And now, I have to tell you about my geek out moments last week while I was at RWA... So, Wednesday evening, I got to party with the YA Golden Heart finalists before the Literacy Signing. Very cool group of ladies. I had to leave early to go get set up for the signing, so I leave them to their margaritas, and step onto the elevator, and right there in front of me is Melissa de la Cruz! I do the complete geek thing and gush to her about what a fan I am. Yes, I am smooth like that. Anyway, Melissa walks to the signing with me. Such a genuine and nice person.And then! I've known Tera Lynn Childs online for forever, but never had a chance to meet her in person until this conference. Again, nicest person alive. I love her.
And I got to hang out with Marley Gibson and Wendy Toliver and Rosemary Clement-Moore and meet Tina Ferraro and hold Simone Elkeles's Rita statue, and... it was so cool.
Oh! And I met Meg Cabot!!! She's one of my most favorite authors ever. I am completely in love with Jesse, the hot Spanish ghost in her MEDIATOR series. They gave copies of her new book, INSATIABLE away at the conference and I devoured it in like two days. Anyway, I got my picture taken with Meg Cabot!!! Yes, I am such a geeky fangirl.But back to Melissa de la Cruz... she and Ally Carter did a workshop about author branding. Afterward, I went up to talk to Melissa, and... she remembered me from Wednesday and greeted me warml
y. Can I just say what a thrill that was? As was meeting Ally Carter for the first time. My daughters and I have read every one 
of the GALLAGHER GIRLS books as well as HEIST SOCIETY and we all just love her.Both Melissa and Ally were kind enough to sign copies of their books, THE VAN ALEN LEGACY and I'D TELL YOU THAT I LOVE YOU, BUT THEN I'D HAVE TO KILL YOU for our Freebie Friday giveaway, which means... two winners!
To be entered to win, leave a comment below, telling me... have you ever totally geeked out when meeting someone famous? (Or even someone you really liked, or were crushing on?) This drawing will remain open until Wednesday, August 11.
And don't forget this month's TRANCE Countdown Drawing. Up for grabs is $160 in CSN Store money. Be sure to spread the word and enter below. Or click here.
13 comments:
YES! I totally geeked out when I met Chino from Deftones. They have been one of my favorite bands since I was 13. I stood in line FOREVER and when I finally got to the front, I started babbling about the most ridiculous things. "I love your music! Did you have a white pony? Because you named your album white pony...can I hug you?"
Yeah...
*shame*
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
*crosses fingers and hopes*
-Lena
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Totally! I geeked out when I met Brenna Yovanoff online and probably slobbered all over myself. Thank goodness cooties don't transfer online!!
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I'm such a big Ally Carter fan! Although I haven't been able to meet her in person (yet), I text all my friends when she sent me a tweet.
I'd love to have a signed copy of the first Gallagher book!
I totally geeked out when I met Diana Peterfreund at ALA I believe I told her that I came on Saturday just for her signing.
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I have not been able to meet any of my favorite authors in person but I imagine I would totally geek out. I am rather shy and usually from instances in the past when crushing on someone and then being introduced to them I get totally tongue-tied. So embarassing. I have not read either of these authors yet so I would love to be entered in the drawing. Thank you!
I got to meet the musician Matt Nathanson last summer in a really random way and I totally geeked out. I was walking home from his concert in Central Park and happened to just run in to him and because I wasn't expecting it I just totally lost it. He was a total sport and took a picture and signed some stuff thank goodness.
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Sadly (or maybe not?) I have never met someone famous. I'm sure that I would be in awe though and say something dorky and later think of a billion things I would have wanted to say. Lol
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I haven't meet any famous person before. but (maybe) i'm sure that i will be so freaked out when i met such a famous author or someone that i adore so much :)
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I geeked out when a speaker whom I admired came to town. We took photos and I was thrilled about this opportunity.
Definitely! My geekdom moment arrived at a book signing with a local author. I could barely speak.
The time I geeked out is when I met Cassandra Clare at a book signing. I couldn't say anything and I just kind of stared.I was totally embrassed .I was just so excited,and she is one of my favorite authors.
Maybe next time I meet her maybe my mouth will start moving. :)
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When I was 16 I met Dez from Coal Chamber (which was my favorite band) and just shut down. I even stammered when I talked...it was so embarrassing.
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hehehe!!=) I have not met to many famous people- weird since they all come to Hawaii but I dont think I pay attention very well. I do recall walking past Adam Sandler and a few others w/o even knowing. But then I seen an interview by Adam later saying that it's the reason he comes to Hawaii so often- many of us don'r recognize or pay much mind.
Anyhow- I do have a moment.
Recently, I had to visit a home that my work sent me out to. The gentleman and his wife (in their old age) were both surf legends and i wanted to die just meeting with them and chit chatting among them. Of course, everyone know someone who knows someone in Hawaii- so I do know one of their children and grandchild but have never met them personally. AMAZING!!
As for the prizes I am blown away. I JUST read and reviewed Book One of the Gallagher Girls and LOVED IT! Melissa de la Cruz is on my TBR so I would love to win!=)
Mahalo for this opportunity!! Also, I am posting my review of Trance sometime tonight or tomorrow. I am one of the ARC readers with Lauren.
Mahalo for a fabulous read with Trance!
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