Two months ago, I met Delia Ephron behind the curtain at the Book Expo autographing area. I must admit, she’s one of my idols. My kids have snorted oatmeal out of their noses laughing at her book Aunt Delia’s Manners Quiz. And I have seen every Nora/Delia Ephron movie a thousand times. Okay, I’m exaggerating. Two thousand times.
She was standing there, practically alone, with only her publicist to protect her. I swallowed my nerve and sauntered over, heart beating wildly in my chest, and introduced myself. She was kind and gracious, and we chatted for a few minutes before her signing. The moment before I left, I gathered up all my courage and said, “Ijustwroteabookcalled15minutesof shameaboutadatingexpertwhofindsoutherhusbandischeating…” gasping for air, “could I send it to you?”
She smiled at me and said, “That sounds like a movie.”
More beautiful words have never been uttered. My book. Sounds like a movie. As declared by one of the greatest writers of smart, funny, relevant chick flicks to have ever walked the earth. Sleepless in Seattle! You’ve Got Mail! Bewitched! For the rest of the week I imagined my book on the big screen, gliding down the red carpet arm-in-arm with my new best friends Nora and Delia Ephron. Or frankly, fetching them lattes and jelly donuts as they hammer my little novel into a movie.
The thing about good movies and good books is that they can give us hope, help us see the future, make us believe our dreams can come true. And for a just a brief moment, this book opened a window to one of my wildest dreams.
Ms. Ephron, I’m ready for my close-up.
OMG, Lisa, you didn’t BEG to go meet Nora as well? What a power sister team they are! And SHE HAS YOUR MANUSCRIPT? That’s like, practically already a film now! How awesome! And good job on the shameless networking…That’s what it takes, girl!
I would have, you know, but sadly Nora wasn’t there. I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed.
Funny post, Lisa and I agree with Delia, sounds like a great movie! Any producers out there… take note!
That is SOOO exciting!!!! And like Jenny & Gail said, it’s only a matter of time. I’ll start popping the popcorn. 🙂
AAAHHH! I love/worship/adore/ have a major girl on girl crush on the Ephron sisters. I would have just rolled over in the booth and exposed my tummy in submission. Good on you for asking! Nice moxy.
Kudos to you, Lisa, for making the most out of your introduction to Delia Ephron. In fact the way it happened almost sounds like a movie! 😉
Go, Lisa! I turn into a bit of a wreck in situations like that. Not that I’ve actually been in quite THAT situation. Amazing. And with a premise like yours, the book really should be made into a movie.
Danielle
Ooooh, you’re so right, those are the most beautiful words! Fingers tightly crossed for you, Lisa!
Thanks everybody! I appreciate the good wishes 🙂