It's Nice Bumping into Fans!

I haven’t had many experiences in my career where people recognize me, but when it happens I freely admit it is seriously fun for me.  The first time it happened I was at a book signing in California at a winery. Lots of strangers there for a tour or lunch wandered into the room and perused our books, some even bought a few. One woman walked up to me and I asked do you like to read romance? She said yes, I’m in KU, then she told me my name looked familiar. I proceeded to explain that she wouldn’t have read me as I’m not available in KU. She was scrolling through her phone and told me if she loves an author she’ll buy their books. Then she got a bright smile and showed me her phone. She owned every book I had written to that date. It was an amazing feeling to find a real fan. 
 
The next time that happened to me I was on a cruise with my mom (before she had dementia) and we were in a massive line getting off the ship. We struck up a conversation with the women behind us. As usual, my mom started bragging on me. The women asked what do you write? I said romance and handed them each my business card with a photo of Adam on the front. One woman actually squealed. Then she told me she’d read all my books and loved me and could I please autograph the business card. Surprised the heck out of me, but once again made me smile.
 
Just the other day it happened again. I had to have a stress test due to a bout with unexplained chest pain (apparently having a mother with dementia isn’t good for a daughter with stress induced heart disease). As you can see from this photo, I was pretty well hooked up, and they let me do the treadmill barefoot!  Due to a few mistakes (like the hospital wanting to charge me 8k instead of 1.5k – and yes heart disease healthcare is expensive so please tell all your friends to buy a few books! LOL) I had to do the treadmill instead of the injection nuclear test. The nurse/technician was lovely and very helpful as I was draped over the treadmill hanging on for dear life (doctor says I’m in horrible condition for my age- but it’s hard to be in good condition when you’re whole day is spent on your derriere hovering over a computer lol).  After it was all over I gave her one of those book cover business cards. She smiled at me and waving the card told me – I knew your name looked familiar to me! Another fan! It put a happy spin on a rather stressful day!
 
I hope everyone who celebrates Easter and  Passover  has had a blessed time with family and friends. Next week I’ll be writing from our family vacation at the Beach! Yay!
 
Do you have any family traditions this time of year? My favorite Easter tip is to let kids color eggs with the egg in a whisk J

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