I love when the authors come to me!

Not only did I get to meet Paula Uruburu yesterday, but it was in my beautiful library! Mrs. Uruburu is professor and writer, the author of American Eve: Evelyn Nesbit, Stanford White, The Birth of the "It" Girl and the Crime of the Century. It is what we call "nonfiction that reads like fiction", meaning it is pure fact but still a fun, fast read because it is written like a bestselling novel. This is a book for anyone interested in New York City history, sensational trials, architecture, crime, rags-to-riches stories, pop culture and society during the turn of the century or well written books.

Needless to say, I was a bit excited about the author visit. I was able to sit with Mrs. Uruburu beforehand and I asked her about what she was working on now. She is writing a book on Lizzie Borden (and recently stayed in the house where the murder took place) and a book on Emily Dickinson. I can't wait to meet Lizzie and Emily through Mrs. Uruburu's thorough research and skillful writing. Her talk on Evelyn Nesbit was fascinating and patrons really enjoyed it - asking questions, buying copies of the book and lining up to talk to Mrs. Uruburu after. She is a brilliant woman; I wish I had brought a paper and pen because she was mentioning so many books and people and events! From Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow to Shakespeare's Sister by Virginia Wolfe. And of course I got my book signed! It is a lovely inscription.

Here is an interview with Mrs. Uruburu from May 2008 New York Magazine.

I'm sorry I still have no author horror stories. One of these days I'll meet a real jerk!