Writer Faux Pas
So last night I met up with Sarah and Jason, and we were telling some good stories and out of it came an idea for a blog post. Dave White's Writer Faux Pas... where he shares embarassing stories of knowing NOTHING about the publishing industry.
-The first one I can think of was when I picked up a copy of DC Noir. In it is a story by James Grady. And I'm thinking... "Wow, the guy who got shot when the assassination attempt on Regan happened? That's impressive, writing from a wheelchair."
-Asking both my agent and editor for blurbs for the book they sold and edited.
-Thinking CJ Carpenter was CJ Box until the seconed time I met her and asked her last name.
-Telling a really bad joke to Laura Lippman and Tess Gerritsen and then having Tess slowly walk away. (I think using the line "Oh, I'm needed over there.")
-Asking Jen Jordan to keep an eye on my books as I went to use the restroom. Then having to go to each table and ask for my books back in the bar.
-Thinking Duane Swierczynski was in his 50s and then acting shocked and pointing that out to him the first time I met him.
More as I think of them (or as they happen). And let me know in the comments section if you have any good ones.
-The first one I can think of was when I picked up a copy of DC Noir. In it is a story by James Grady. And I'm thinking... "Wow, the guy who got shot when the assassination attempt on Regan happened? That's impressive, writing from a wheelchair."
-Asking both my agent and editor for blurbs for the book they sold and edited.
-Thinking CJ Carpenter was CJ Box until the seconed time I met her and asked her last name.
-Telling a really bad joke to Laura Lippman and Tess Gerritsen and then having Tess slowly walk away. (I think using the line "Oh, I'm needed over there.")
-Asking Jen Jordan to keep an eye on my books as I went to use the restroom. Then having to go to each table and ask for my books back in the bar.
-Thinking Duane Swierczynski was in his 50s and then acting shocked and pointing that out to him the first time I met him.
More as I think of them (or as they happen). And let me know in the comments section if you have any good ones.
posted by Dave White at 5:17 PM
8 Comments:
Man, this could be an entire blog unto itself.
Best Dave White post ever.
But Dave, the good thing about me is that I never remember anything, so I don't remember the joke.
And, really, what are the odds that you could offend me?
Unless it was a joke about my weight. Was that it? Were you making fun of my weight again?
Don't forget the "author photo" you took, balancing the beer bottle on your head.
I'm sure if I dug deep enough I could think of something to add to this list...but I'll refrain. :)
I agree with Duane. More self-deprecation please.
Mentioning relatives on people's blogs. That gets me into big trouble.
Hey Jason, I've got a whole collection of photos with Dave and beer bottles ;-) Hell, that's how he first got noticed in CrimeSpree Magazine - he was the guy with the beer.
If you really want to lead Dave down a path of destruction, I have three words for you...
"Karaoke on Demand"
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