Happy Mother's Day!

For Mothers around the world who taught their children the love of books. Like mine.

I love you Mom.

But I promise NOT to buy you an e-reader.

Tim Hawkins is one of our family's favorite comedians. We have watch all of his DVDs multiple times. This particular two minute sketch is the perfect cautionary tale for the author who wants to do a book signing someday.

"The Last Bookshop"
This short film is delightful. It is 20 minutes long, but if you view the first five minutes I think you might be hooked into watching the whole thing.

I'd be curious to hear your thoughts about this in the comments below.

On YouTube the creator of the film actually responds to comments and questions made by viewers! So very rare to see that.

A vivid illustration of the life of a writer...

Don't be this guy:

A visual demonstration of what a multi-tasking agent seems to do every day.

And then someone comes along and yanks all support.

The "feel good" story of the month.
I want to go to this place for lunch!

I want to feel like this when I wake up!

or

This is an illustration of what it is like to get that phone call offering you your first book contract.

Have you ever had a similar, but virtual, experience while buying something online?
Very clever two minutes:

HT: Kim Moore