People Come and Go

Here's the cool thing about being a writer. People come and go out of our lives, and sometimes we never see or speak with them again. And even if we do, it can never be quite the same. But somehow, even if it's years down the road, they can creep into our stories, and in that way we can stay connected to these singularly wonderful and unique souls.

Of course, we will want to be able to call them up and say, "Did you read my book? You know that larger-than-life guy on page 78? The stage director with the quirky habits? That's you!" But we can't, and maybe we shouldn't anyway. Maybe that would take away from the fun.

Yes, this is a warning. If I'm ever published, you should probably turn to page 78, and don't be surprised if you find yourself.