A moving moment, and a great compliment. As for the terror, it never quite goes away. For my last class ever at University I had decided to do a full reading of Eliot's Four Quartets. There were about 60 students, and I had taught and read for over 35 years. But as I looked at them before starting, it was perhaps a good thing there was no one to take that photo . . . (But the reading went wonderfully well, oof.) Your book is marvellous, and I can't wait for the 6 copies I pre-ordered (3 or 4 for the newly-opened independent bookshop here in the South of France, which has an English section also).
I can't wait to read the whole thing! And to give copies to family and friends who don't already know you! And *of course* you rehearsed your off-the-cuff remarks. Spontaneity is best when we plan for it in advance.
A moving moment, and a great compliment. As for the terror, it never quite goes away. For my last class ever at University I had decided to do a full reading of Eliot's Four Quartets. There were about 60 students, and I had taught and read for over 35 years. But as I looked at them before starting, it was perhaps a good thing there was no one to take that photo . . . (But the reading went wonderfully well, oof.) Your book is marvellous, and I can't wait for the 6 copies I pre-ordered (3 or 4 for the newly-opened independent bookshop here in the South of France, which has an English section also).
Can't wait for my copy! I will definitely share it among my close friends ... Congrats, and sending so much love to you!
I can't wait to read the whole thing! And to give copies to family and friends who don't already know you! And *of course* you rehearsed your off-the-cuff remarks. Spontaneity is best when we plan for it in advance.
I now feel very special that I got to see that photo. 🦋 ✨
This is so exciting!!! Congrats!! I tried the first link you shared but it wouldn’t open. Do you have another link you could drop in the comments?
Jane Marie: Thanks for telling me! I’ve fixed the link. It’s https://www.susqupress.com/books/objects-of-affection