It was a life changing moment for me when I realized that this was it, this is what I wanted. I wanted people to be lined up around the block, waiting for me to sign their book, my best seller, just like I was doing for Terry McMillan that afternoon in Chicago.
That day–decades ago–I stood in fellowship with a group of women whose singular gospel was how amazed we were at Terry’s ability to break through the hierarchial publishing world and make Waiting to Exhale a must-read for black women around the world…or at least in the United States. She had busted out of the norm, had thrown open the curtain to reveal the romantic goings on in the real world of sexy, successful, single black women and their lovers. She had written prose that you didn’t need to read a hundred times to understand the breathless dance that happened when a man and woman became one. Someone had finally written our story and we reveled in it! More
I will be there, Renee. And I cannot wait
Thanks for your energy and support, Regine!
Hi Renee
Keep it up. Hoped the Authors Round-a-bout at Source Booksellers moved the needle for you.
Thank you, Janet. The Authors Round-a-bout was great, and I’m willing to come back at any time!
Not only did she wobble, she did it in five inch heels with the biggest smile ever! We love you, Sherri. Come back anytime! I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the snail mail will not disappoint and come through with a book just for you and Jeffrey! Let me know…
By the time I got to wobble… it was a small but mighty crowd. I ended up losing b/c Detroit has the wobble & all the other line dances on a lock-down! I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you & look forward to receiving your book, and am excited to see the fruition of your dream coming true. God Bless You!
Thank you Myrtle. I’m so glad you and your grandson enjoyed the book! I’ll let you know when Malcolm Mows the Lawn comes out.
My grandson and I read, reread and collaborated on Taz Cleans the Garage. We decided that you are a hit in our book. Keep ’em coming.
Thank you, girlfriend. You are my best fan!
I have a copies of your first and second books. Can’t wait to stand in line for the third one!
I think I’ll stand in your line.
…and me in yours!
Renee, you are a great writer- keep dreaming!! One day there will be a line of people waiting to sign YOUR book!!
Thanks, Tanya. Hope is eternal!