Editor's Note: Face to Face
Later, as I was leaving our party, I found myself walking directly past this celebrated group. Though my intent was to slip quietly past, I stopped and thought “what the heck.” I screwed up my courage and approached the table. “Hi!” I said brightly, “I’m in the book business too!” I introduced myself and mentioned my Book Business affiliation. I looked toward the dinner guest at the far side of the table. “Hello,” she said, with a warm smile, “I’m Mary Higgins Clark.” “Wow,” I thought, “this is exciting!” Despite my many years in the business, I still get a thrill meeting a well-known author. The gentleman to her left spoke up.“Hello,” he said pleasantly, “I’m Nelson DeMille.” One by one, they went around the table presenting friendly faces and bold-faced names.