I may have laughed for joy then got teary-eyed when he told me this story. I’ll never tell. Later that night he called back and told me she was dying to read the next one. I told him how to find it and I could hear her cheering in the background. She said she hadn’t read anything that good since Harry Potter and Twilight. In all my life, I never expected to stack up against either of those authors in anyone’s mind. But for at least one girl, I did. That means the world to me. Thank you for inspiring me, Maddie.
What inspired you last week?
Also, you can catch me today over at the Indelibles blog chatting about An Underlying Purpose to an author's platform.
That is amazing! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie! I was so touched. :)
DeleteThis is such a wonderful reminder of writing. We write so that others may enjoy our stories. We are storytellers, just putting our tales down on paper or on the screen so the story may fly far and wide to readers all over.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had this wonderful experience.
Exactly! Beautifully said, Angela. And thank you. :)
DeleteWhat a great thing! That's so awesome!! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you Cortney!
DeleteThat is seriously inspiring. Thanks for sharing, and congrats. It's all worthwhile when moments like that happen.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shell, it really was. This will keep me going for a long time. :)
DeleteBeyond awesome. If you can reach even one reader in this way, then it is all worth it. Congrats Heather! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much Tina! I feel the same way. :)
DeleteHow great is that??!!! And you make such an important point, Heather. We want to make our readers SO excited to read our books. It's about them as much as anything or anyone. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteIt really is about them in so many ways. :)
DeleteAwww, it was your book? That's so awesome! I'm so proud of you!! :D
ReplyDeleteand I just saw that your next book is coming! WOOOOOT! So excited for you!!!
Thank you so much, on both counts!
DeleteThat's an amazing story!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. :)
Thanks GE, I was pretty amazed. :)
DeleteHow wonderful Heather!! That is honestly the best compliment any author can receive!!! you go girl!
ReplyDeleteIt truly is, and I feel so honored.
DeleteIt is wonderful to have those sorts of stories told to you about your own book! And I think the comparason is not any exaggeration! (^;
ReplyDeleteYou are the best hon! Thank you so much for saying so. :)
DeleteWonderful. It can't get better than that for a writer. Thanks for reminding us what great writing can do. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteSo very true, it can't! You're welcome, and thank you Dora!
DeleteThat was super sweet. Thanks for sharing! And congrats!
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It was, I'm so touched by it. And you're very welcome!
DeleteThat is so sweet! I feel inspired by that story!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it could inspire you Lin!
DeleteThis is why we all write isn't it? To reach readers like Maddie.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your story. Very inspiring. :)
It definitely is! She made my year, for sure. And it was my pleasure sharing it, you're very welcome. :)
DeleteHeather, this is the most amazing story. I'm crying too! Thank you so much for sharing it. Now this is totally inspiring.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't that make it all just worth it?! How wonderful!!
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