Tue, September 18, 2012
Top 10 Bookish People I’m Dying to Meet
It’s Top 10 Tuesday (hosted at The Broke and the Bookish) and the topic is:
Top 10 Bookish People You Want to Meet
Guys, I just had a moment.
Like, a serious MOMENT.
I was trying to think of the bookish people that I haven’t met but am dying to. And I realized, I’m ALMOST through with my author bucket list. OH MY GOSH THAT GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS.
This list will never be complete, though, without Megan McCafferty and Jennifer Echols.
Have you heard the story of when Carla met Maggie Stiefvater? We met Maggie at a party in NYC in 2011, and Carla started shaking like a leaf. Normally the life of the party, Ms. Carla was left speechless. I can only imagine I’d react the same if I ever met Megan. You know my feelings about the Jessica Darling books!
I also will not be satisfied till I meet Jennifer. She’s one of the authors I most consistently adore, and it would be a HUGE treat for me to meet her.
Also on the list? I’d LOVE to meet Kristin Cashore, Jennifer E. Smith, E. Lockhart and Gayle Forman.
Crazy-never-gonna-happen authors are J.K. Rowling and Suzanne Collins, but they HAVE to be mentioned.
Plus, a shoutout to my bloggy friends I have yet to meet in person, including Magan & Estelle, Capillya and Lisa. OK, technically we’re at 12 so now I’ll stop. Here’s to another year of meeting some fantastic bookish people!
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Joie @ Joie de Lire said:
ahhh so jealous you’ve met so many awesome authors already! I’d love to meet all the authors on your list too!
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jen said:
HEY IT’S US AND RICHELLE.
The planets will align when you meet Megan Mc.
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Tanya Patrice said:
Wow – that’s pretty darn awesome! It would be amazing to meet many of my favorite authors in person … as opposed to me stalking them
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BarefootMedStudent said:
I am super jealous that you’ve met so many authors! I always tend to miss out on the (very few) opportunities.
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Christi the Teen Librarian said:
Too funny, Elizabeth Scott is on my to-meet list (as is Jo Knowles), but I’ve already met some of your must-meets, including Megan McCafferty. Not only did I meet her at the Bumped launch party, but I’ve spotted her in the audience for other authors. I’ve met E.Lockhart & Gayle Forman, too. My dream list includes Stephen King…
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Carla said:
GIRL can you even imagine what it would be like to meet Megan? like seriously, I think the world would implode from two extra amazing people being in the same room. WHAT WOULD YOU EVEN *SAY* TO HER. I mean, you get all these things in your head that you’ll do and then you end up stood in a circle of people shaking like crazy person, unable to speak and frantically pointing at your name badge, trying hard not to have a full force panic attack.
and yes, I did act like a fool. and I have to admit it was funny looking back.
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Anna Reply:
September 18th, 2012 at 7:09 am
HAHA sorry I just told that story again. It is just EXACTLY how I feel when I think about meeting her. Like, I could cry/puke just thinking about it.
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Heidi @ YA Bibliophile said:
Gayle Forman! YES!
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Liesel Hill said:
Wish I was almost through my bucket list! Good for you!
My TTT
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Estelle said:
I feel super famous right now.
Meetings authors is such a funny thing. I know I felt a little starstruck when I met Jen E. Smith. And she is so lovely when I see her at repeat events after that shakey first time! I GET SO NERVOUS.
Can I ask for your autograph when we meet?
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Magan said:
My dear, I sincerely hope to meet you at some point, too! Chicago ALA …next year? Could we make that happen?
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Vikk @ Down the Writer’s Path said:
You never know who you might meet. I helped President Carter at a booksigning years ago and had the delight of hosting Ray Bradbury for a booksigning event, too. Ray Bradbury is one of my top fav writers. Enjoyed your list.
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Lisa said:
One day, my friend!
And keep rockin that author bucket list! IT WILL HAPPEN FOR YOU.
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Cait said:
What a great list!! And oh my goodness… definitely jealous of your author pics! And it’s so exciting that your bucket list is almost complete!
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Candice @ The Grown-Up YA said:
I feel so behind not having ever met an author! I have a feeling there are several authors out there that I’d probably stutter like an idiot around. ha! Jennifer Echols actually lives in my hometown (eee!); wish I could meet her for you!
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Quinn @ Quinn’s Book Nook said:
JK Rowling is on my list, too. I would just die, if I even met her, or even if I was in the same room as her. But I doubt it will even happen.
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Vyki @ On The Shelf said:
Great list! I am jealous at all the authors you have been able to meet so far. Here’s my Top Ten Tuesday!
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Alexa @ Alexa Loves Books said:
One of the best things about my first time at BEA was the moment where I met you. That was pretty darn awesome
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Emily @ Too Many Books said:
Oh, good! I’m glad I made your day. I was worried it would be creepy. I always look forward to checking your blog. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about books!
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Christina Booktasty said:
Great list! I’d love to meet Kristin Cashore!!
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Elin said:
Good for you:) You are lucky:)
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capillya said:
Oh man I remember that story of when Carla met Maggie! Brought a big ol’ smile to my face! When are we gonna meeeet, Anna? We need to make this happen in 2013, dangit! Can you come down to St. Louis in November and we can meet halfway?!
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