You Know You Have Arrived As An Author When... (Part I)

Your book is made into a movie.






Fans line up for days to buy your book or watch said movie.



Entire websites and forums are dedicated to your awesomeness...










...or perceived lack thereof.




(I feel conflicted about linking to these websites. Haters to the left and all. Also, I have never visited most of those communities, pro or anti, so proceed at your own risk.)

Odd crafts with your title begin to appear on Etsy.

Like Gimli and Frodo cuff links


Or a vampire survival kit


Or Edward and Bella in... whatever form this is...


Or RPattz panties


Or a snitch necklace

Or a Jacob Black MANLLOW. Half man, half pillow. I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP.

Or a thoughtful card for a very patient significant other...

 

Or an "Eye of Sauron" onesie for your baby (sweet dreams, little one! bwa ha ha ha.)


Or a lucky (?) poker chip with Gollum on it. It's just PRECIOUS.


Or some Harry Potter-themed garters for your wedding (I wish I had seen these before I put together my HP Wedding Signature...)


Or... whatever this is...


or.. SHUT UP-- SPARKLE SOAP. I AM SO FOR REAL.


I found so much crazy stuff, I had to break this up into two posts-- come back tomorrow for more signs that your book is bigger than the Beatles, Elvis and sliced bread combined.