R.I.P. William Goldman

Because I Write "Humorous Cozies":

Because I write "humorous cozies":

• People are surprised when I say, "Fuck."
• Some people think I'm a gender other than the one I am (which is fine).
• There are those who assume I'm good at knitting, or something.
• No review of a book I wrote will ever include the words "shattering," "gripping," "intense" or "important."
• People are generally very gracious when they recognize my name.
• Readers ask when my books will be adapted by the Hallmark Channel.
• I'm often asked if Louise Penny is nice (she's lovely--we've never met).
• I am occasionally asked (online) which Disney princess I believe I am. (Sneezy.)
• When I was in chemo, I received many knitted hats. (Thank you!)
• Everybody wants to know if I believe in ghosts (that's specific to the Haunted Guesthouse books).
• Once in a while someone will look at me and go, "Say something funny." (And when I reply, "Something funny," they don't look amused. You can't please some people.)
• I will never be mentioned in the New York Times Book Review.
• My name will never be bigger than the title. (Which is perfectly okay with me.)
• People are equally surprised when I say, "Shit."
• Some bookstores will place my books in the Romance section. I mean, fine, but... ?
• There are those who will be unprepared for my characters to have actual emotions.
• I have been gifted with a career by lovely people who like my books. (BIG thank you!)