She’s Not Too Big to Miss, But Her Book Might Be!

I got an email this morning that made me sit up and take notice. Fellow Sister in Crime Sue Ann Jaffarian writes,

“Just this morning I signed a TV/Film Option Agreement with producer [shhh!]. They have optioned Too Big To Miss, the first Odelia Grey book. YAY!”

Well, first off, major congrats to Sue Ann are in order. This is possibly the biggest news any published author could want to hear. I have, twice, been asked for review copies of my books for possible film options. Although neither occasion panned out, I was thrilled, nonetheless, to be asked.

What makes a book a contender for the screen? Setting, plot, content? It’s all and none of these. It is most often just dropping the book into the right hands at the right time. That’s not to say Sue Ann’s book got there by sheer luck not at all. I’m saying that all things being equal, and one of those things being a quality, viable story, good fortune does play a part.

The Odelia Grey series involves “women of size” and has met with great success with readers of all sizes.The news that Too Big To Miss has grabbed Hollywood’s eye will undoubtedly benefit book sales, regardless of whether the option comes to fruition or not. And that kind of exposure is nothing to sneeze at, either.

So “BIG” kudos to Sue Ann and her much-deserved grab at the brass ring. I can’t wait to see what happens next!