Sometimes I think we’re not meant to meet our heroes. Last night around midnight or later, I was introduced to Anthony Holden. He wrote Big Deal: One Year As A Professional Poker Player , and I’ve talked about him on Written Road before. His book was the first that got me interested in poker, and I could probably trace my interest in moving to Vegas back to the pleasure I got from reading his book.
So, when Steve Hall and Richard told me that he was in the room and that they’d introduce me, I was pleased. I didn’t know what to say to London Tony except give him some thanks for helping me get here. I wasn’t my usual walk right up and introduce myself, self. Instead I just buried myself in my blogging and then let it happen naturally when he joined our table a little later. Steve introduced me, and all I said was hello. I didn’t ask about his new book, which I would’ve liked to. I just didn’t. I shook his hand and kept working. Mostly because he had been drinking and I didn’t feel the vibe. For a brief moment I was hard on myself for not trying harder to engage him in conversation, but I knew that there really wasn’t any having of it.
I kept at my work and Steve and Richard related some stories to me about him.
Believe it or not, it was enough. Is Anthony Holden really a writing hero for me? Maybe. But it’s nothing like Tim Cahill where I can just slap him on the butt and buy him a beer. With Tim, I will always be myself, and that meeting was meant to be. It’s ok if it wasn’t with Tony.
Yeah, some writers are not as great in person as others, that’s for sure. Present company excepted, of course ;-). Tim Cahill must be a blast. Does he have a great sense of humor in person?? I know he must.
By the way, I’m anxiously awaiting news of my story for the latest Travelers Tales anthology. Any date in the works? Or should I assume that since I didn’t hear in June that I’m out of the running??
Love the blog!
A writer even how great he is in his craft for sure has some reservations for himself. Just like an ordinary person:)
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