“What’s your advice?” I remember thinking about how pathetic I sounded. She probably gets that question all the time.

         “Write what you know.”

         That’s it. Wow, thanks Hope!

         I clutched her book to my chest to hide my disappointment, and murmured a quick thank you. As I turned away, I realized that this was my one chance with a superbly talented author. Thus, I was going to ask a second question because I had to.

         “How do I get started?”

         She made eye contact with me...

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