Meeting Janet Evanovich

There comes a time in life when you realize that you just need to make time to do some things on that bucket list that's been knocking about your head.  A couple of years ago I had a bout with cancer and have been having some unsettling cells monitored ever since.  I've spent the bulk of my life working and the rest of my life raising a family and doing some light travel.  I decided recently, that there were some things that I wanted to do.  There were also some things that I didn't realize I wanted to do, but when they came up; I knew it was something that I couldn't pass up.  That was how I felt when I heard about Mark My Words, the author interview and discussion series at The Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT.  When I read that Janet Evanovich was going to be the author at last fall's session; I knew I had to go.

I have been a huge fan of Janet Evanovich for decades.  Look Alive Twenty Five was the book being released at the time of the event, and I couldn't wait to go.  The tickets were moderately priced and included a copy of the new book.  As luck would have it, no one could go with me that night.  That normally would make me rethink the event altogether.  I don't like to go to events alone.  I prefer to share them with someone dear to me.  But, this was the time that I didn't let that stop me.  I hopped in my car after work and took off for an evening of intellect, creativity, insight, and jokes.

The Mark Twain House is a landmark in Hartford, where the author spent several years living with his family.  There is also a museum there and the Harriet Beecher Stowe House is also on the property.  It's a classic property and the tours are great.  I particularly like the haunted tour that they do a few evenings a year.  It's worth checking into. 

It's the stunning Immanuel Congregational Church across the street where they have the Mark My Words series.  The church has cathedral like qualities and it worth a tour on its own.  The acoustics are fabulous though and made it easy to hear the discussion from anywhere in the sanctuary.  I sat off to the side, and saw every minute and heard every word.  It was a great event.

I was glad I decided to go for it that night.  Janet Evanovich is charming, elegant, and funny.  She gives honest answers to all questions.  She loves the characters she writes about almost as much as I do.  She gave great advice to all of us aspiring writers too.  But, the one thing that I wasn't aware of was that there was something else after the interview and discussion.

That's right, I got to meet her and she autographed my book.  We talked for a few minutes and I can tell you that I was thrilled.  She was happy to answer my questions, and made sure that I stayed to have my picture taken with her.  So, should you take a chance on a whim?  Yes.  Life is too short not to take the opportunity to meet some of you heroes.  Janet Evanovich is one of mine, and I hope to meet some more of my heroes before I go into that dark night.

After four long years, I have been cleared of all impending cancer issues in my body, and I'm feeling pretty good.  I like to think that my ambition to continue writing has something to do with that.  I'm sure that Janet Evanovich is one of the heroes that keeps me writing.  Take a chance at the last minute.  Do something great.  Enjoy!

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