So you want to know which authors I met? Drumroll please...... Terry McMillan, Victoria Christopher Murray, Reshonda Tate Billingsley, Rosalyn McMillan, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Jae Henderson and R.M. Johnson just to name a few. I also had the priviledge of meeting Alfre Woodard. After meeting the authors and listening to their readings, getting some books signed, taking tons of pictures, we ventured to the panel discussion. At the forum/panel discussion several of the authors answered questions and of course you know I had to ask one. I think I asked a pretty good one if I say so myself. Then we left from there, did some shopping at some of the vendors, there were over 300 of them in attendance. Then we went to Beale Street, ate at B.B. King's and watched some live entertainment. Pooped and tyde...yes, I said tyde, cause that's what my feet kept yelling at me in the 100 degree heat, we retired to our hotel room. That was just Saturday. Sunday was a great experience too. But you will have to come back and read about it because it's Monday and I'm still tyde. :-)
I will go into details about what happened with each author and what tidbits I learned from the showcase starting tomorrow. So check out the post everyday this week where I will discuss each author and show off the pictures I took with them.
Which author do you think I should discuss first tomorrow? Hmmmm.
I am excited to see who you discuss first! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun ... except for the 100 degree heat. That sounds awful!!!
ReplyDeleteTerry McMillan! I read one of her books years ago and loved it!
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Victoria Christopher Murray!
ReplyDeleteWow that sonds like it was a lot of fun. And I love me some Alfre Woodard...she's the bomb.com.
ReplyDeletePresent them like a good meal! Each dish is delicious, but dessert comes last!! That's MY two cents.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great time, Lena! I'm afraid I haven't heard of the authors you met (at least, the names don't ring a bell). Maybe I read different genres?
ReplyDeletePoor feet! I hope they're better now. :-)
Thanks for your suggestions everyone. I have an idea of which author I will start with. Leeswammes, thanks my feet feel much better. Have you ever heard of the book Waiting to Exhale or the movie Waiting to Exhale? Or perhaps, How Stella Got Her Groove back? Those are all books by Terry McMillan. But it's okay if you don't know, that's the wonderful thing about reading, we get to enjoy genre we would otherwise not read or never come across. I have found so many great YA novels, I never thought I'd read and some nice romance novels too. :-)
ReplyDeleteI seen advertisement about that event. glad to know you was able to attend. now who you will discuss tomorrow, either will be just fine, however be sure you not tyde cause we would like a full report. oh did you send me you address. you were a book winner
ReplyDeletehow wonderful- it is such a thrill to meet an author whom you admire or who inspires you - looking forward to hearing more about it!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! You really got to meet some fabulous authors! I'm so envious, but I'm glad you had fun!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great time. I am looking forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteI am extremely jealous that you were able to meet Alfre Woodard. I simply adore her and everything in which she has acted.
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