Ami McKay: by appointment only
On her blog, author and recent Q&Q cover girl Ami McKay writes about the difficulties of being an approachable author, and the need to occasionally shut the door and refuse all visitors.
“Let me start by saying this – I love my readers! I love that so many of you feel connected to Dora’s tale and to The Birth House. And, I have loved giving readings in so many amazing places and have loved getting the chance to meet so many of you. Just ask my publicists – they often have to drag me away after readings…I’d chat away for hours if they’d let me.
But here’s the thing…
By the end of last summer, the drop-in visits to the house got to be a little crazy. On sunny weekends, we’d have several carloads a day. Well, it seems that the by-chance knocks on the door are ramping up even more-so this year, and they are coming right as I’m trying my best to pull myself away from the world to write the next novel and my first stage play. So, while I wish you well as you happily wander around Nova Scotia on holiday, I’m afraid that I must retreat into a summer of solitude.”
She finally decides to put up a sign that reads “By Appointment Only.” She still needs to work on the whole “reclusive author” thing, however: at the end of the post, she writes: “By the way – I’m wondering what would you do? Any advice? What would your sign say?”
Ami, Ami, Ami – if you really want privacy, the answer is dogs, not blogs.
