Stephenie Meyer

I must gush. I got up at the ungodly hour of 4am and headed off to Frisco this morning. I sat in the cold and wet for 2 & a half hours. And...it was worth it. I was rewarded with not only with Stephenie Meyer's new book, The Host (which I have to admit I've had an advance reading copy sitting on my desk for over a month...just too busy), but I got a ticket to go see her speak on Saturday and for a book signing. Since I got there so early I got a ticket in the auditorium for row D. As in the 4th row!!!

I have to admit I'm feeling a big dorky by this point. I mean, I've stood in line for countless concerts. Prided myself on getting front row seats to see over a hundred bands, but to do all this for an author? All I can say is....I wish I could write like that.

The only other author I can imagine with this kind of draw is J.K. Rowling (you knew that already). But I don't think I'd want to meet her now. The series is done. My questions are answered. Anything else she could add to HP would only ruin what is in my mind a complete story. But Mrs. Meyer, we're all still on the edge of our seats. There's still so much more to find out. Added bonus: It's got vampires.

Hope you were one of the lucky few. In which case, see ya Saturday.

It's here!

I have Sarah Dessen's copy of Lock and Key in my hands. Yay! I can't wait to start reading it. It's supposed to be more old-school Sarah Dessen, as opposed to Just Listen (blah). It's tempting me right now, trying to lure me away from my work. But it will have to wait! I'll let you know how it is once I get started.....

What I Can't Wait For...

Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
Bewitching Season by Marissa Doyle
Footfree and Fancyloose by Elizabeth Craft & Sarah Fain
How to Be Bad by E. Lockhart, Sarah Mlynowski, and Lauren Myracle
GemX by Nicky Singer
Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
Lucky by Rachel Vail
Little Brother Cory Doctorow
Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson
Wake by Lisa McMann

And I definitely can't wait for Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer! In the meantime, this new find will have to satisfy my Twilight cravings. Check out the first Twilight fan-band, The Bella Cullen Project.

What I've Been Reading Lately...

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Spanking Shakespeare by Jake Wizner
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
The Fortunes of Indigo Skye by Deb Caletti
Before I Die by Jenny Downham

The Luxe by Anna Godbersen