Last year I wrote to Ms. Moriarty to tell her how much I enjoyed her 2011 novel, What Alice Forgot, and to my delight and surprise, she actually responded. So, like the dork I am at heart, I decided to write her again when I finished The Hypnotist's Love Story. And, again, she wrote me back. How cool is that?! I've included our recent correspondences below, and definitely check out all Ms. Moriarty's books on Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page.
Happy reading!
July 10, 2012
Dear Ms. Moriarty,
Hello! I don't know if you remember me, but I wrote to you last year
while I was reading What Alice Forgot. I
am such a huge fan of your writing, and eagerly awaited the publication of your
latest novel in the US. In fact, I almost ordered it from an Australian site
before it was even out here! I just finished it today, and it was another hit. I
loved the character of Ellen - she was so real! - and it was interesting to see
another side of a stalking case like that. I wasn't sure about Patrick and Ellen
until the end, and then, of course, I'm glad they ended up together. What
an intriguing idea for a book - not just the hypnotism side of things, but the
whole story.
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I'm sure you hear praise like that all the time! You are fabulous, and I
just wish I had a new Liane Moriarty novel to look forward to more often. Do you
ever think about going on a book tour in the US? I tell everyone I know about
your novels, but more people should definitely know about you.
My husband and I were recently on a vacation in Italy, and we met up with
so many Australians. One couple was seated right next to us at a dinner in
Milan, and so we got to talking. The wife loved to read, and I told her all
about you. I was shocked she hadn't heard of you! :)
Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for another wonderful read.
Best,
Michele
Dear Michele,
Who was that Australian in Italy who didn’t know my books? What sort of
Australian was she? Thank goodness you were there to set her straight.
(Actually, I am extremely envious – a trip to Italy would be wonderful right
now, although I have to admit I don’t even have a valid passport at the moment,
that’s how home-body-ish I’ve become.)
I’m so glad you enjoyed The Hypnotist’s Love Story and I’m VERY grateful
that you’re recommending my books to people. I’m sure a book tour in the US will
be on the cards some day, although I think need to write and sell a few more
books before my publisher will feel justified in bringing me out, so in the
meantime I’ll have to depend on you to keep telling your friends. When and if I
do get there, I will look forward to meeting you and thanking you personally for
all your wonderful support.
With very best wishes,
Liane Moriarty
Liane Moriarty
PS. Hope your George is not being as naughty as mine is right now...
