Debbie Reed Fischer

Thank you Internet

debbierfischer

5/2/08 11:20 am

The internet is an amazing thing. Since Braless in Wonderland came out last week, I've been getting really kind e-mails from adult readers of teen fic (my peeps), friends and fellow writers.

But today's letter was really special.

Behold, my first letter from a kid:

Debbie,

I just wanted to sent you a quick note and let you know how much I enjoyed your book.  I'm 13, and after reading about it, I was excited to read it.  It took me one day, and that includes sneaking in extra pages under the covers with a booklight to find out how it ended.

I've already talked to my YA librarian and asked her to order more copies and to tell kids about it.  I can't wait to read your next book!

Thanks again for creating such a wonderful book!

I've read it about five times. OK, ten. When I think of the rejection letters, the self doubt I had when I started this journey, some of the disappointments that came along - and still come along  once in a while even after getting published - I remember that my ultimate goal was always to connect with teen readers.

So that's why today is pretty special, at least to me.

Favorite Line right now: "Every struggle you have is just preparation for the success to come." ---Lisa Lopez, from the documentary The Last Days of Left Eye  

 

Tags: braless in wonderland, email, letter, teens readers

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• alixwrites

  5/4/08 11:17 am (UTC)

  

  Hey you. Can't wait to go to your May 22 BRALESS signing down here at Books & Books. Congrats on the fan mail and the great Kliatt review (saw it on BN). Hope everything's exciting for you!

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  • debbierfischer

    5/4/08 12:04 pm (UTC)

    

    Thanks, Alex, that letter was definitely one of the more exciting moments. I know you've received thousands, but hey, I'm still all green. Looking forward to seeing you on the 22nd (at B&N, not B&B).

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• mindyalyse

  5/5/08 04:37 am (UTC)

  

  Congratulations, Debbie! Wow, I hope you print out the e-mail and frame it.
  
  I had pre-ordered Braless from Amazon, and received an e-mail that I should receive it by the 7th. I can't wait to read it, and see you at the May 8th signing.

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  • debbierfischer

    5/5/08 01:07 pm (UTC)

    

    Great! Thanks, Mindy

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  rowanda380

  5/5/08 01:48 pm (UTC)

  

  Makes all the hard work worth it doesn't it?

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    debbierfischer

    5/5/08 02:17 pm (UTC)

    

    Definitely! THis is what it's all about . . .

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• eluper

  5/5/08 02:39 pm (UTC)

  

  Yes, letter like that are amazing, aren't they? Be sure to save all of them and reread them when you're feeling down about your writing. It helps!

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  • debbierfischer

    5/5/08 02:42 pm (UTC)

    

    I agree with you. I WAS feeling down when I received it and already feel so much better. :)

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• mewalker1999

  5/24/08 04:06 pm (UTC)

  

  Those emails are the BEST. Definitely save it for when you need a boost. And congrats on BRALESS--I keep hearing great things and can't wait to check it out for myself!

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  • debbierfischer

    5/25/08 01:23 pm (UTC)

    

    Thanks for the comment, Melissa - and nice to meet you! And congrats on all your success with the Violet series. I've great things about your books too - they are definitely at the top of my summer reading list! :) debbie

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