This
would be even better if I was sitting in first class. Or if I was going to Nice.
Or if that person was Jon Stewart. Or Aaron Rodgers. Or Judy Bloom.
2. To Have More Twitter Followers Than Followings
Not
really a publishing dream. Just a goal in general. But every time I gain a new
follower I add a new following. It’s a losing battle. Like when I exercise at
the gym, I always get doughnuts on the way home.
3. To Speak at a
Writers Conference
This
would honestly be very intimidating. I think I just want to be on a panel. I
could handle a panel.
4. To Have
a Kid (that I’m not related to) Say That My Book is His Favorite
I’d
probably start crying and attack the kid with a crushing hug. He’d probably be scared for life. He may
never read again and always have a fear of authors, bookstores, and libraries.
And it would be all my fault.
5. To
Have A Serious Discussion With My Agent About Long term Career Goals
No
jokes here. I need this.
6.
To
Run A Contest For Aspiring Writers
I
love FREE online contests and have even won some. It would be great to be on
the other side. Sure, most of the entrants would be disappointed but contacting
the winner would be an awesome feeling.
7.
To Have A Line at My Book Signing
How
many people do you need to make a line? Two? Three? It doesn’t have to be
around the block. A little line will do.
8. To
Publish So Many Books That I Run Out of People to Dedicate Them To
This
could never happen. There is always someone to thank and the list grows. Even
if I was as prolific as James Patterson, I’d still have people (and pets) to
dedicate my work to.
9. To Do School Visits Where the Kids Are
Excited But Not Just Because They Are Missing Class
The
kids in elementary school get excited over a fire drill. Still, I love working
and talking with kids. Their honesty and creativity cannot be duplicated in
adults.
10. I’LL
GO BIG HERE: To Walk The Red Carpet At A Movie Premier (Where the Movie is
Based Upon a Book by Stacy McAnulty)
I’ve
already got my dress picked out.
