Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians, came to my local independent bookstore, Malaprops, a couple of weeks ago to promote the paperback release of his book. I had just finished reading and enjoying it, so I headed out to see what he had to say. He read us part of a short story set in Continue Reading…
Author Masha Hamilton and Two Projects You Should Know About
Over the weekend, I attended the Blue Ridge Book Fest in nearby Flat Rock, NC. It was a small event, but I recognized the names of local(ish) authors Robert Morgan, Ann B. Ross, and Joshilyn Jackson, so I decided to head on out. I knew I’d have the opportunity to meet some authors whose work Continue Reading…
Sarah Addison Allen: Meeting the Authors
I was fortunate enough to attend Sarah Addison Allen’s book signing on March 16, the release day of her newest book, The Girl Who Chased The Moon. She was very sweet and seemed to genuinely enjoy interacting with us. We had a packed audience, with standing room only. She told us a little bit about Continue Reading…
Spotlight: Michael Cogdill, Author of She-Rain: A Story of Hope
I reviewed She-Rain: A Story of Hope by Michael Cogdill a few weeks ago. I absolutely loved it and blathered on and on about it in my review. I’ve been given permission to post an article Michael Cogdill wrote. He had me tearing up again when I read this. I swear I’m not a crier, Continue Reading…
Charles Vess: Meeting the Author (Illustrator)
Well, meeting the artist/illustrator. Close enough, right? If you read any of the big names in fantasy, chances are you’ve come across some of Charles Vess’s artwork. Listening to him talk last night was like listening to a who’s who in the world of fantasy publishing. Names like Neil Gaiman, Charles de Lint, George R.R. Continue Reading…
Sarah Addison Allen: Meeting the Author
Sarah Addison Allen, author of Garden Spells and The Sugar Queen, had a signing at a local bookstore today, so my mom and I braved the cold and the flurries to go see her. We both just love her books, and our reading tastes rarely overlap. She was very sweet, even when we approached her Continue Reading…