Some bloggers, like Jenny “The Bloggess” Lawson have a devoted following that shower her with gifts.
What do I get? Well read on and you’ll see…
So I’m taking a break from five hours of doing… well, nothing, quite frankly, (you gotta love the life of a bellman in the winter) and I decide to satisfy my hunger and head over to the local gambling den for lunch. No, I wasn’t planning on putting down any bets – you have to make money to gamble it away – but there is a pizzeria in the food court that serves a mean slice of pie.
I’m riding the “down” escalator, contemplating my place in this universe (seriously, I can be deep sometimes!) when I hear a voice emanating from both behind and above…
“HEY HOOK! YOU ROCK, MAN! YOUR BOOK IS THE BEST!”
I turn around and face my over-zealous fan, whose appearance, quite frankly, gives me pause:
- He was a twenty-something, white male in full identity crisis mode: chains, a backwards hat, a tight, white sleeveless t-shirt. Very original.
- Muscles sat upon muscles that sat upon muscles. Seriously, this guy was JACKED! I’m lucky he wasn’t able to give me a bear hug.
I studied his face hoping to see someone I actually knew, but he was a complete stranger. His escalator reaches the top and as he steps off, he screams another message “HEY, HOOK! HEY -“
The words died in his throat as two sets of arms appeared behind him – and quickly pulled him to the floor.
My over-enthusiastic fan was then dragged away by casino security.
I had my first real fan encounter and it was over in thirty seconds.
I still have no idea who he was or just why he was dragged away, but the mystery actually adds a much-needed layer to the tale, so I can live without the answer to this riddle.
So there you have it; thirty-seconds of my life. I get praise, but no cool gifts.
So be it.
YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO CHECK THIS OUT…
Le Clown and Becca are working wonders on their blogs lately. I’m going to let their work speak for itself… Just make sure you’re prepared to be wowed – and moved.
CHECK IT OUT!
SHOUT-OUT TIME…
Benjamin Wallace is a new friend but a true one. Like Vina Kent, – and Jo Bryant before her – he’s come through with helpful tips and contacts where others have brushed me off, in a friendly way, of course. Check his site out. He’s blazing a new trail for dumb, white husbands everywhere…
TIME FOR OTHER BUSINESS..
A shout-out to my blog buddy, Kristen Lamb and her best-selling tome, We Are Not Alone: The Writer’s Guide to Social Media. Give it a try, folks. You won’t be disappointed…
ONE LAST ITEM OF BUSINESS…
A fellow bellman and artiste/filmmaker extraordinaire, Joseph Mancini, has created a new digital presence to share with the world. Show him some of that awesome devotion you’ve bestowed upon yours truly and check his work out, okay? I appreciate it, folks. Until next time, stay cool…
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You've Been Hooked! 
One day I too will have a fan, hopefully not one who is dragged off by security. ha! ::-)
Also, I read Le Clown and Becca’s blogs all the time. Two really fantastic people.
You already have a fan – yours truly! And yes, Le Clown and Becca are exceptional mammals…
Thank you very much! Sentiments are the same here! 🙂
Congratulations Hook,
You have just experienced thirty seconds in the life of Elvis, The Beattles, Mick Jagger, and every other celebrity you can name. It is an accomplishment to be proud of. ( I know, bad writing, preposition dangling and such).
Your post is awesome as always.
Tim
Your comment was awesome as always, Tim!
you are on your way friend
The question i s: where am I going?
*pouts* The only place that I ever get recognized, is at work…. and that’s only because I force my coworkers to read my blog…
Tell you what: come to Niagara and I’ll stalk you – in a friendly, non-threatening way, of course!
Maybe they were holding him down so you could sign his forehead?
Would have been quite the treat for him!
I’m laughing too hard to type a proper response…
It starts with a few hounding you down at your hotel. You’ll have real stalkers in no time! You’re on your way to fame, Hook!
We’ll see…
HaHA! You definitely would have fans who have to get dragged away by security. Good for you – that’s when you’ve reached a whole new level!
I’ve always been on a whole other level.. But that’s not what you meant, is it?
That’s totally what I meant ^.^
Hey, at least you have a cool story now. when your super famous, you can tell this story to David Letterman
I sure hope so!
Look at it this way. At least you have a fan. A crazy one, yes, but a living, breathing one. That’s more than most of us can say.
Thanks for the perspective!
That is SO awesome!!! You`re such a celebrity now!! Only major celebrities have their fans/stalker taken down by security like that.
Now you`re one of them 😀
So I’ve arrived, have I?
Let’s just hope that guy is only a fan and not a stalker.
But, good for you. It’s great that people are recognizing you and your work. Must be exciting! =]
I think he was.. well, I don’t know what he was…
But he was excellent blog fodder!
I would say free publicity and fodder for a post is a good thing. Next time get him to shout out the title.
Great idea!
Probably the beginning of a long line of fans just waiting to seek you out! 😀
Not quite!
That’s seriously excellent!
Thanks, Cameron! it was seriously surreal…
How cool is that! You’re going to have to get yourself a clever disguise now. You’d probably look awesome in drag. But wait, maybe then you would get hit on. At least it would be good fodder for another awesome blog!
I’m not wearing a dress!
I am a fan…but sorry to say the security people will not be carrying me away whilst screaming your name…I am a fan though.
Fortunately for you, Leah, devotion to The Hook does not require imprisonment!
It wasn’t me, just in case you were wondering. — I wonder what he did to get taken down like that. Or, were they your body guards?
I’m not Bieber, pal!
HAHA! Thank you for the chuckle!!
You’re more than welcome!
Cool story …. Made me smile I inside and out!
Wow! That’s pretty cool! Thanks!
A crazy fan!! Woot woot!! Throw in some hate mail and I’d say you have made it bigtime! Plus..if he was loud enough I would say that’s great free publicity! 🙂
J
Oh, I’ve gotten hate mail… Trust me on that one!
Woo-hoo!! Maybe someone will spot my short story in Apiary and ask me to sign their moob. Yes, moob. I’d be honored.
Of course, you would! Thanks for the visit.
This was so cute! Thank you for the humor 🙂
Thank you for the visit – and the praise!
Awesome! Glad you found me. I’ll be checking out your book. We just got published by a children’s ebook app. No public fans yet (unless you count my dad).
Congrats on your book and your fan!! Even if was a short time, you have a funny story to tell. 🙂
Can you let me know more about this children’s e-book app? My 14-year-old daughter is a gifted writer who has created her own series and she may be interested in this…
Thanks for stopping by!
Hey, it’s often easier for kids to get published – seriously. There’s several respected digests/magazines of young writers that are constantly taking submissions. It would be so cool for her!
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MOST. CREATIVE. COMMENT. EVER!!!!
Hook!! Oh my god! That is simply too funny. Is this for real?
Yes indeed, my friend. Could only happen to you.
You’re awesome.
Thanks! Now I need to devise a way to amplify and project your praise across the blogosphere – and the world!
Grüsse dich herzlich und wünsche dir eine gute Woche,und eine schöne vorweihnachtliche Zeit.Grüsse dich Herzlich Gislinde.
Frohe Weihnachten für Sie als gut, mein Freund.
I hope that translated properly!
WOW! You’ve arrived! A marginally stable stalker. Oh, more hilarity shortly to arrive no doubt. (your book would make the best movie or TV series).
Lovin’ the German comment thread!!
I had a feeling you would!
Well CONGRATS on being SEEN!!!! Soon you won’t be able to go to the mall!!!! Jacked guys will SWARM!!!
I’m surprised your security were able to wrestle the guy to the floor! But I hope he’s only the first of many, fans I mean! You’re obviously becoming famous, HOok (just gradually).
Ever find out anything from security?