Have you ever met an author in person?

SidnayC · Post by **SidnayC** » 14 Jul 2014, 16:28

No but S.C. Stephens author of the thoughtless replied to my tweet and it felt so amazing so I can't imagine how meeting her in person would feel!

AnythngArt · Post by **AnythngArt** » 15 Jul 2014, 14:39

I used to regularly attend Book Expo America, sponsored by the ABA (American Booksellers Association) when I was working in the publishing business. It's great to meet your literary idols, but sometimes their personalities don't come through and the situation becomes a big letdown. Sometimes it's better to keep the mystery going.

suzy1124 · Post by **suzy1124** » 16 Jul 2014, 09:29

AnythngArt wrote:I used to regularly attend Book Expo America, sponsored by the ABA (American Booksellers Association) when I was working in the publishing business. It's great to meet your literary idols, but sometimes their personalities don't come through and the situation becomes a big letdown. Sometimes it's better to keep the mystery going.

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I hear ya!............... once my local radio station was having my fave nutritionist on as a guest............

I called and begged them to let me meet him in person to autograph my book that he wrote...........

Imagine my shock when I saw him SMOKING

RIGHT THERE IN THE STUDIO........

AryanaMender · Post by **AryanaMender** » 16 Jul 2014, 13:34

I've met Karen Hopkins--author of the Temptation series. We lived in the same county, so we actually got to run into each other quite often. Other than that, I've talked with several authors online, but never had the opportunity to meet them in person.

clara7733 · Post by **clara7733** » 18 Jul 2014, 09:57

I met Valorie Burton who is a author and life coach.She was very sweet.Mrs Burton took a picture with me and gave me some advice on writing books.

toshilou · Post by **toshilou** » 19 Jul 2014, 00:46

Yes! Two authors. A few years ago I met Melissa de la Cruz and she signed my book. Of course, this was one of the best days of my life considering she's one of my favorite authors. And then last month there was a lady selling her book at my local bookstore. I decided it sounded good so I bought her book and she signed it and I got to talk with her for a bit

suzy1124 · Post by **suzy1124** » 19 Jul 2014, 04:58

Gail Godwin in my local book store...

Reyes183 · Post by **Reyes183** » 19 Jul 2014, 09:18

After reading his all his books.I have every book he has written.I'm a big fan of the Gabriel Allon series. He created this character.He is the author of one of the best series in the world.I have been a fan of his for 14 years.This past week July 15th 2014 i finally got to go to a book signing at Barnes and noble on 14 street here in New York City and meet in person one of the greatest writers in the world,Mr. DANIEL SILVA.His new book THE HIEST was released on July 15th and Daniel SILVA was starting his book tour from New York city,with a book signing and a meet and greet.I finally got to meet my favorite writer in person,i got my book signed and was allowed to take one picture with him.I must say it was a great moment to actually meet him ,shake his hand and get my book signed by him.I will never forget that book signing.

allesha · Post by **allesha** » 19 Jul 2014, 11:38

No unfortunately I haven't, I live in the middle of nowhere.

Apogea · Post by **Apogea** » 19 Jul 2014, 11:46

I haven't had the pleasure to meet an author in person yet, but it would be awesome!

mikenbel · Post by **mikenbel** » 20 Jul 2014, 00:12

I actually met and visited the home of the astrologer who did "Sun Signs" (I forgot her name) in Laguna Hills when I was a teenager. Linda Goodman was her name...beautiful lady! I have also met Rhonda Byrne of the Secret, and Michael Bernard Beckwith!

Sciadoe · Post by **Sciadoe** » 20 Jul 2014, 18:06

I met Janet Evanovich at the release and signing for her book Plum Spooky.

aMYethoughts · Post by **aMYethoughts** » 03 Aug 2014, 12:42

I'm reading through these posts just for the sake of being jealous of y'all...

Kzin · Post by **Kzin** » 03 Aug 2014, 16:45

Yeah, I met brian michael bendis, at which point I stopped reading his work. I also saw Larry Niven once, but I was too sleepy to meet him.

zoikes319 · Post by **zoikes319** » 04 Aug 2014, 13:49

Several but because they were work related meetings I wasn't able to ask about their books. I know all about their dogs though (I work in the dog care industry)