The lovely and talented, Susan Shapiro, author of upcoming book Only As Good As Your Word: Writing Lessons From My Favorite Literary Gurus, threw me the most incredible book party last night.

She invited journalists, editors, filmmakers and authors. She arranged platters of sushi on her coffee table and strategically scattered bowls of carrots and grapes on corner tables. She opened her home to me, and I have never felt more special, more loved, more celebrated.

It's one thing if your mom throws you a party. Your best friend. Your lover. But your teacher? A mentor? It's a completely different feeling to have someone you respect and admire professionally take you seriously and champion your work.

That's the beauty of Sue. She gives what she gets and gets what she gives. She is the queen of good karma.

I met a lot of people last night who love Sue as much as I do. My mother always said she loves anyone who loves me. I understand how she feels. I loved everyone in that room for loving someone who is so good to me, someone who is so good and generous, period.

I hope to be a mentor one day. I certainly have an excellent role model.

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