I’d like to speak to the manager!!!

Last night, a friend from high school, shared with me a link to a new book, written by a Maitre‘d.  He wrote the book, sharing stories of his encounters in NYC, in some of the nicest, of the nicest restaurants.  

He finished by saying that he really thought I should compose my stories into a book.  He also shared that I should include my 9/11 story in the publication.  

I have been told this several times.  

I think it’s there.  But as I told him, I have really figured out an in.  

A hook.

A direction.

A focus.

I sit down to write.  And most of the time something comes.  

Sometimes, I think it’s funny and engaging.

Other times, I re-read the story the next day and am embarrassed that I hit publish.  

Full confession:  It’s late when I write.  I don’t spend a lot of time editing.  I read through the post once or twice and hit publish.  

My 9/11 story has been written for more than 10 years and every single year, I read something and change it to make it sound better to me.  

I always chalk up what I do, like an artist who creates a painting a day for a year.  I’ve only been posting for 18 months and have 635 posts.  

That being said. 

I’ll continue to look for an angle.  A hook.  An in.  

And when I do, I won’t share it with you, I’ll just let you know when you come to my book signing.  

PS. If anyone has a suggestion, please share because I’ve yet to figure it out.