Hey guys!
So something pretty hilarious happened at Barnes & Noble recently. I wandered throughout the store, grinning like a fool every time I spotted a familiar book. After half an hour of frolicking, I forced myself to stand in line at the checkout counter. That’s when the cashier asked if I wanted to donate a book to a child in foster care.
Me: Absolutely! Can I pick the book?
B&N Guy: Sure.
Me: Okay! I’d like to donate ‘Awkward’ by Marni Bates.
B&N Guy: Barney…Barney…
Me: *tries not to flinch at elementary school nickname* Uh, no. Marni. Marrr-knee Bates.
B&N Guy: I’m sorry, I’m not seeing his books.
Me: Um, her books, actually. Are you sure?
B&N Guy: Yeah, I can’t find her.
Me: Did you try searching for ‘Awkward’?
B&N Guy: Yeah, I just checked. A-K-W-A–
Me: No. Awkward. As in…awkward. A-W-K-W-A-R-D.
B&N Guy: Uh, okay. I see it. Now I just need your name to complete the purchase.
Me: Um…Marni Bates.
LOOOOONG PAUSE.
B&N Guy: Oh. Well. This is awkward.
(Picture it like this)
I laughed my whole way home.
Happy Monday!
Awkwardly yours,
Marni
Marni Bates 
omgg LOL this made my day, i hope to become an amazing author like you one day:)
Hah! I’m glad you liked it! And I wish you all the luck with your writing! 🙂
Thanks for sharing. Very cute, I’m sure he was pretty embarrassed at first but in awe also. I can relate being called Barney! & Marty, They usually don’t get it right on the first try. Just bought your book, can’t wait to read it.
~Marni E.
Ha! I think we both found the whole thing pretty funny. But I totally know what you mean about being in awe of writers! Every time I go to a conference I have a half dozen fangirl moments…
I hope you enjoy my book, Marni! 🙂