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May 3, 2005

My New Love

From Marianne, May's Guest Literary Chick!

The fluttery feeling in my stomach. The weakness in my knees. Can’t eat. Can’t sleep. When my eyes fall upon him, I’m filled with awe at his beauty.

You might think I’m talking about a new boyfriend, but really I’m thinking of my book.

I’m Marianne Mancusi. Guest Literary Chick of the month. As of today, my first book, “A Connecticut Fashionista in King Arthur’s Court” officially hits store shelves. And did you know having a new book is a lot like having a new boyfriend?

First, just like with a new guy, you think about your new book constantly—and it makes you feel kind of funny inside. You like what your book looks like on the outside, but know it’s what’s on the inside that counts. You bore your friends with constant talk about your book—name dropping it somehow into every conversation.

You Google your book on the Internet to see where it’s been and what people are saying about it. When someone says something disparaging, you get mad and you defend your book. You want to brag about your book, but realize others might be jealous, because they want a book of their own. When your book is up for an award, you attend the awards dinner to support your book. You introduce your book to all your friends and family. You take your book home to mother, who might not like the language your book uses.

When you get your author copies you may even sleep with your book. Thankfully, however, there’s no morning after awkwardness. And your book doesn’t expect you to cook it any breakfast.

After you’ve had your book for a while, you may start to get jaded about your book. It’s not as cool as it once was. You can do better next time. So you dump your once-treasured book and you start seeing a new book. You never do find your soul mate book.

The only difference between a new book and a new boyfriend? Your husband doesn’t mind you bringing the new book to bed!

Marianne

Posted by at 8:14 AM