In which Deb Kristina doesn't hear from Oprah

I'm willing to bet it's the Number One thing a new author hears: "You should go on Oprah!"

There's so much packed into that statement. It's a compliment: "You really could get on Oprah! You're book is just as good as MIDDLESEX!" It's optimism: "Your book would stand out from the pack, I just know it!" It's cheerleading: "I want you to be a success and I know that would do it for sure!" And yes, it's naivete: "Just send your book in! Maybe she'll love it! It can't hurt!"

I wonder how many books Opr