The first book I read by Ben Bova was Millennium. Don’t confuse
it with the TV show or movie based on another book. This was about a moon
colony declaring freedom from Earth. As a
14 or 15 year old it blew my mind.
While I have not enjoyed every book of his as much as that
one I have read a lot of his books. I was
able to get him to sign a couple of books in Denver. Normally I don’t do repeats on authors but I do
have a weakness for my sci fi authors. This
was an opportunity I didn’t want to waste.
I waited in line for Ben. I tried not to gush when I got in front of
him. He asked if I wanted anything signed
in the book. I said his signature. Well, duh! He meant did I want my name or date or some
quote.
I said just his signature. He looked at me and said it was
no problem to personalize it. Still trying
to get my mind in first gear, I nodded. I
didn’t want my name but I wasn’t really in control of the situation. He looked at my badge. I looked down and moved it closer so he could
read my name.
He handed back the books and I smiled. I mumbled a giddy
thank you and left.
AH
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