Presence

Dorothy Allison, author of Bastard Out of Carolina, is speaking, reading and book-signing at SJSU next Wednesday.

I have the book. It'd be cool to have it signed!

I feel inclined to attend this event. After all, i went to SJSU just last year. I can probably find the Music Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.

I imagine standing in line to finally approach Ms. Allison. O to be in her proximity!

"How did you like the book?" She'd ask, looking up briefly from signing "Love, D.A." with her marbled-barrelled rollerball.

"Umm..." I'd stammer. "I haven't read it yet. But i've seen the movie. Luv the movie!"

I imagine her hurling the book at me. I'd duck, pick it up, and merrily skip out of there. The bastard that i am.