it's raining authors at ALAN!
hello lovely readers!
i'm back from ALAN and had a blast.
it was so much fun but pretty intense. i've
never seen so many authors in one room or
on one schedule as i did for the ALAN reception
and its back to back panels and signings. it was
amazing to meet authors, new friends and old, as
well as speak to teachers and librarians so passionate
about books and reading. how could it not have
been a stupendous few days?
*i was so happy to run into ruta sepetys at the reception.
i can't wait to read her debut, Between Shades of Gray. also,
thrilled to meet jackie dolamore for the first time. i really
enjoyed Magic Under Glass and am looking forward to Magic
Under Stone.
*i was able to chat with alyson noel for a bit. she
is always saying such lovely things about Silver Phoenix.
there are two things you can be certain of when you
meet alyson: 1. she is one of the nicest sweetest people
you will ever meet. 2. she WILL be wearing awesome shoes.
*one of my favorite people, david macinnis gill!
he's so cool he doesn't even have to have his eyes open! =D
seriously tho, i always have fun with david–cause he's
got a quirky sense of humor, like me. ha! (and by quirky,
i mean weird. =)
right after the ALAN reception was the harpercollins
family dinner. thank goodness for laura (a foodie, and
in charge of booking) who got us a wonderful table and
delicious meal at cat cora's kouzzina. YUM!
*cindy in a genius sandwich! alas, i'm not the genius part.
that would be my fantabulous editor, virginia, and megan
whalen turner.
*appetizers included grilled prawns, lamb meatballs,
various dips and spanich pie with feta, leeks and dill.
*i chose the fisherman's stew with scallops, fish, shellfish,
fennel, grilled bread and ouzo butter. it was divine!
*i chose the loukoumades, freshly made greek doughnuts
drizzled with warm honey and cinnamon for dessert. i was
so full i had to leave two! =(
the meal was so delicious and the company made it
that much the better. i had so much fun chatting and
laughing i sort of lost my voice by the end of the night.
whoops!
so what do you think so far? that was just the first afternoon
and evening!!
currently reading:
white cat by holly black
