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(Only In) New York Story
June 12, 2007

Last year, I interviewed an author who was a bit controversial and a tough "get." The best thing about finally posting the interview was that the publisher was pleased. 

And no, I'm not talking about Ann Coulter.

Fast-forward to BEA week. One night after attending three parties in a row, a girlfriend and I headed to a spa (thankfully one that stays open quite late) for mini-facials. We were inside the building trying to find the spa entrance when I noticed a woman by the bank of elevators. She was obviously just leaving her office at 9:30 p.m. and was laden with dry-cleaning on each arm, including a man's suit. She also looked strangely familiar...

It was Bonnie Fuller -- the author who was "a bit controversial and a tough 'get.'" I couldn't resist: I introduced myself and reminded her of our interview about her book The Joy of Much Too Much. She stopped rummaging in her bag for her keys and said "I remember that interview! It sold a lot of books. Thank you so much." She then pointed us towards the spa entrance and said "Have a great time; you deserve it!" as she exited.

Yes, only in New York can you meet someone who is famed as a magazine-world Tasmanian Devil... and have a gracious encounter. 

But of course, the high point? Finding out that an author interview sold books. 

Meeting Bonnie Fuller: $6 cab ride
Mini-facial at Oasis Spa: $65
Realizing that the Internet really does matter to publishing: Priceless.

Posted by Bethanne Patrick on June 12, 2007 | Comments (2)