Here is my conversation with Fake Gail Honeyman <gailhoneyman.author@gmail.com>. Now this is an unusual one, since the Nigerian scammers usually pick a globally best-selling author as a lure into their marketing scam. Not this time. Honeyman is an acclaimed, but not widely-known, Scottish writer. I don’t know why they chose to use her. Perhaps they are adjusting their swindle so their emails seem less obviously fake from the get-go.
FAKE GAIL HONEYMAN: Hi, It’s always inspiring connecting with fellow authors, every writer has a unique voice and a different spark behind the stories they create. Some days the words flow with ease, other days require more patience, but that passion for storytelling is what always brings us back to the page. My name is Gail Honeyman, and I’m the author of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine. Writing has given me the opportunity to explore human connection, resilience, and the small moments that shape a person’s world. Beyond my own work, I truly enjoy getting to know other writers, learning from their experiences, and exchanging ideas about craft, creativity, and the journey behind every book. Here is my Amazon author page if you’d like to explore my work: [address] I’d love to hear your story as well, what first inspired you to start writing? Was there a particular moment, challenge, or experience that made you realize storytelling was something you wanted to pursue? Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Warm regards, Gail Honeyman
ME: I’ve never stopped loving you. Send me more nudes.
FG: What did you mean?
ME: Don’t be coy. Ever since we did that panel in Ottawa, you’ve been sending me those incredibly hot texts and photos. And then, a few weeks ago, they stopped. Did your husband catch on?
FG: ok, I really can’t remember. Can you please send me some pics I’ve been sending to you so far if I could remember tha!
ME: You can’t REMEMBER?! Are you Gail… or are you her husband?