The "Waitin' on An Email from an Old Friend" Story

It was an ordinary day. I still hadn't heard from him yet. I emailed him two times in the last few months and he still hasn't responded. I know he is busy writing, but I figured since we carry the same surname, he would at least acknowledge me. Stuart is one of my favorite authors. I started reading his novels about 10 years ago and just found the last two that I hadn't read. I found "Run Before the Wind" and "Deep Lie" at our neighborhood used book store. Now I can finish the last of the 30 or so novels that he has written in his life. I had just finished reading his "Lucid Intervals" and am waiting for his next new novel. In the back of each novel he tells his readers that if they want to contact him, do it by email and not a mailed letter. He also tells you not to send him ideas for books. If you have an idea, write it yourself he states. I guess I'll try one more time to see if he has time for one of his readers and family members. I have two other favorite writers that I read all the time. James Patterson and John Grisham. I know, everyone else reads their books and why can't I be different, but I like the way they write. Patterson keeps his chapters to 3-5 pages and usually the last page of the chapter is only part of a page. It makes it seem like you are reading faster. Also doesn't require him to write as much to fill a book. James is the first author to have #1 new titles simultaneously on The New York Times adult and children's lists and is the only author to have five new hardcover novels debut at #1 on the list in one year-a record-breaking feat he's accomplished every year since 2005. In the past three years he has sold 170 million copies worldwide. If he clears at least $1 for each of those books, figure out how wealthy he must be. And just for putting words on paper. The first book I read that he authored was "Along Came a Spider", and I was hooked. I have read all his books except the Maximum Ride series which I think are weird. I recently read his first novel, "The Thomas Berryman Number" and his latest, "Miracle on the 17th Green." If you enjoy golf, you certainly would enjoy the latter. I'm working on "The Postcard Killers." at present. Grisham is an American author, best known for his legal thrillers. In 1991 I read "The Firm" and have not missed a book since. Even had to go back and read his first book, "A Time to Kill" written in 1989. He was a successful lawyer and politician and has sold over 250 million copies worldwide. I really enjoy his legal dramas, but I also enjoyed his five non-legal fiction books: "A Painted House," "Skipping Christmas," "Bleachers," "Playing for Pizza," and his most recent "Ford Country." Recognize any of those titles? Betcha you have read some of them. A few were made into movies while I read "Playing for Pizza" while traveling on a bus as I toured Italy. Made it come to life!! I used to enjoy Clive Cussler, but his hero, Dirk Pitt seemed to always have to find some kind of boat or ship that was buried in an iceberg. Got tired of that. I'm headed on vacation soon and have my two new paperback finds from Stuart Woods to take with me. Should be able to read one a week. And .... maybe when I return I'll have that long awaited email from him. It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy. PS - Authors from the top are" Woods, Patterson, and Grisham.