So you guys know how I’m friends with Jennifer Lynn Barnes (who has a GREAT new book called Raised By Wolves out in June, btw).
Anyhow…
What you probably don’t know is that sometimes authors need slapped. Hard. I mean, let’s face it, we’re a fairly dramatic and creative bunch, so there’s never any real shortage of things that might drive us to worry.
Or panic.
Or go running into the street screaming I’LLNEVERWRITEAGAIN I’LLNEVERWRITEAGAIN I’LLNEVERWRITEAGAIN.
Not that I’ve ever done that. But I’ve wanted to. And that’s when it’s nice to have someone you can count on to slap you. Hard.
Jen is my slap person, and I’m hers. The problem is that Jen lives in Connecticut most of the year and I am in Oklahoma. Hence the need for…
Slap Proxy.
You see, if Jen needs slapped all I have to do is call Jen’s roommate, Neha, and say “Initiate slap proxy.” And then, oh yeah, Neha slaps her. (Not that we’ve ever had to do this, mind you, but Neha assures me she is not only willing to fulfill this obligation but also looking forward to it.)
When I start freaking out Jen can call my assistant Heidi or my sister, both of whom would probably equally enjoy the opportunity to smack me around.
So there you have it, gang. If you want to be a successful writer you need a great book, a reputable agent, an excellent work ethic. And someone to slap you.
And when that fails, someone to slap you on someone else’s behalf.
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Ally
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ps…I highly recommend everyone go read Jen’s version of events here.
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LOL. dude i should try that. sometimes you just need somone there to just slap u back into reality when u need it! and conidering how stressed i am most of the time, i reallity need it
That is the best idea ever.
So priceless!
I like this layout it’s prettier
That is SO hilarious! It kinda sounds like me & my Mom, though my Mom’s the one who’s getting on me. She’s the best, I love you Mom!
Slap proxy. I highly approve of this lovely idea. XD It’s all sorts of wonderous! *slap*
Briana
LoL
i actually have a slap prxy, My friends Jaden,Samantha,Sam,Nicole,and Kennedy.
they slap me when i get stressed for a test or when i am about to give up on somehting. the only down side for them is……that i slap then back, twice as hard.:)
im their slap proxy too, i guess.
i highly recomend a slap proxy also, or somehting like a slap proxy.
Man, I wish I had someone to slap me…XD
Sounds like me and my friends. We’re always like, Do I have permission to slap her? (the answer: always yes)
Oh, and Ally, thank you thank you thank you for coming to Dallas!! I can’t wait!!
That’s hilarious!!:D