Do you ever notice that the author’s attitude influence you and your opinion on their books? I find that they do. Strike that, sometimes I like or love a book, even if the author’s a snot. But mostly I love it even more if they are friendly. If they interact, with us little people, on Facebook or Twitter, that makes a HUGE difference. What’s even better, is if they actually take time to answer their emails. That’s more personal, I think.
For example, I have a book that I am completely in love with, but the author seems kinda snotty. I won’t say her name, but she never interacts with us. I think it’s rude. I don’t love her book any less, but it’s hard to encourage others to buy it, if she doesn’t seem to appreciate the praise she gets. How hard is it to interact with us on Facebook really?? Not that hard.
On the opposite end, I have another book, which I will read over and over and love to the depths of my soul, and the author is amazing. She responds to emails and completely interacts with us on Facebook. She is a riot!! I even sent her a book to sign. But she didn’t just sign it, she made swag to go with it.
How amazing is that?!?! I mean, truly, she is awesome!! I love her to death and I’ve never even met her. However, that is on my bucket list. *crossing fingers*
I understand that authors are busy writing. I mean, we don’t expect them to chat with us all day long, but we’re the ones that take the time out to buy their books. The least you can do is respond to us when we give you praise or ask a question.
~Melpomene
Random Book Muses 
I hope you get to meet her soon!
My favourite author is like that, too (although I’m not on facebook, so didn’t get to interact with him much until recently because he had trouble logging into his own forum…). I had the honour of meeting – and actually just hanging out and talking to him – a month ago and it was so… I keep meaning to blog about it, but every time I try to, the words just flee and I sit there just giggling and grinning and thinking, “How is this my life?”
I really wish you a similarly awesome experience!