Suzanne Young specializes in writing “new adult” books for young people, and her subsequent novels are very popular among readers. She gained popularity thanks to the series “The Program”, which sells so well that the author often appears on the prestigious list of best-selling authors of the New York Times magazine.
No one came to her author meeting. “I cried all the way home”
Young is currently promoting his latest novel In Nightfall – a horror story about vampires. As part of the promotional tour, the publisher scheduled her to meet readers at the First Draft Book Bar in Phoenix on Saturday, March 29. It was going to be a failure – she reports ” Unfortunately, no reader appeared at the meeting. The devastated writer took a picture of an empty room and posted it on Twitter. She decided that it was the worst day of her career and cried all the way home. Meanwhile, the network was in turmoil – the photo was viewed 7.6 million times.
Young’s entry began to be commented on by journalists, other writers and readers. Everyone began to share similar experiences with her. Bestselling graphic novelist Michael Northrop also showed a picture of an empty room and wrote tersely: “It hurts, but only for a while.” Writer Lija Fisher, in turn, recalled: “I was at an author’s meeting with two other authors and no one came, so we used photoshop and glued the cheering audience on our picture.”
Fantasy writer Susan Dennard, who also made the New York Times bestseller list, added: “Suzanne, I went through exactly the same thing a few months ago. I’m so sorry – know you’re not alone and you’re not the only one this happened to.” Children’s book author Matthew Holm confessed, “I’ve had it a few times. Cartoonist Judd Winick went through it with me once in Seattle.” Acclaimed and award-winning historical-romance writer Beverly Jenkins shared her experiences: “I’ve been through this too. Sending hugs and lots of love. Their loss.”
Aurora journalist Lydia Dominguez added – “We love you. You are amazing – wish I was there. I just bought the book online.” Others pointed out that, in their opinion, such an experience is something like an honorary badge and a baptism of fire, and they strongly encourage her not to give up writing, because there will undoubtedly be no vacancies at the next meetings with readers. “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” actress Charisma Carpenter commented: “When vulnerability and vulnerability become super powers. Thank you for sharing this. Congratulations on your book as well.” A lot of similar entries have appeared – readers are asking where they can buy a new book and whether there is a list of meetings with the author to which they could come.
Suzanne Young was surprised by this reaction: “I had no idea how common this experience was until now. I was so ashamed to post this photo, I was so ashamed. But the wave of support coming from you is amazing. I would love to meet each of you, hug and cheer for you at all author meetings from now on. Thank you! Thank you for sharing this, “she wrote and in the next post she added that she was “swifted by all the support and kindness that is reaching her “.
Source: Gazeta
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