FOLLOW THE MASSES
I'm just going to say this right here, right now. NYCC was a giant flee market filled with overpriced crap smattered with some legitimately awesome things. I was largely disappointed with the entire thing, I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't what I experienced. Aside from a numerous amount of books that are due to publish within the remainder of the year, the publishers were peddling older books for $10 a pop. Meh. The best part about CC? THIS BEAST OF BEAUTY.
There is a huge but here though, which was the off site panel at B&N featuring the gracious duo that make up Ilona Andrews! One very expensive cab ride across town, an overpriced scolding hot latte and and scuffle with the cashiers about who got to a book first was all worth it when we came up the escalator and walked right into these guys!
Like a creep, we just stood there, and started taking shameless pictures, because duh. Behold, the powerhouse behind Kate Daniels, who came with a box or two of Burn For Me, yet to be published!
On the fourth floor of Barnes and Nobel, the panel was fun, intimate and well worth it. But this was the best part, eep.
I have to say, I've met my fair share of authors and their handlers, these two were far and away the most gracious, down to earth, pleasantly charming of the lot. They spent time with each fan take the time to connect, take pictures, chat, sign things, it was nothing short of heart warming. They shared their tale of braving the New York City Subway and they were delightfully surprised that us east coasters aren't as gruff as we are protrayed. Oh and the icing on this kind of weird day? I got to share it with that pretty lady in black, JennyJen, my book buddy!
So, it's time folks. TIME FOR A GIVEAWAY!
Fine print and all that jazz: Open internationally. This is my copy from BEA 2014, it is not to be sold, it is an advanced readers copy!
On the fourth floor of Barnes and Nobel, the panel was fun, intimate and well worth it. But this was the best part, eep.
I have to say, I've met my fair share of authors and their handlers, these two were far and away the most gracious, down to earth, pleasantly charming of the lot. They spent time with each fan take the time to connect, take pictures, chat, sign things, it was nothing short of heart warming. They shared their tale of braving the New York City Subway and they were delightfully surprised that us east coasters aren't as gruff as we are protrayed. Oh and the icing on this kind of weird day? I got to share it with that pretty lady in black, JennyJen, my book buddy!
So, it's time folks. TIME FOR A GIVEAWAY!
Fine print and all that jazz: Open internationally. This is my copy from BEA 2014, it is not to be sold, it is an advanced readers copy!
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You guys look great. I've always heard that Ilona and Gordon are very down to earth....and snarky. Very funny people. As witnessed on twitter.
ReplyDeleteI adored them, truly!
DeleteHmmm..... I think Ghastek is my favorite right now. Although the latest incarnation of Julie is giving him a run for his money!
ReplyDeleteI did not see that coming, I like your mind!
DeleteI'm soooo jealous that you met Ilona and Gordon! I really would love the chance to meet them one day but the UK publisher didn't even publish the whole Kate Daniels series over here so I don't think they'll be brought over on tour :o( I'm sorry that NYCC was disappointing but I'm glad you got to meet up with Jenny & go to this event. That must have made the trip worthwhile :o)
ReplyDeleteHow am I supposed to pick just one character? It feels too obvious to choose Kate or Curran (although I do adore them both!), I've always been a Derek fan though & Andrea is awesome too. I pick ALL the characters LOL
Honestly, it was a dream. I'd be jealous too! They don't even come to our coast often, they didn't think they would like NYC but it turns it out, it was neither as scary or unfriendly as they imagined, so fingers crossed they come back again. All the character is an acceptable response! xo
DeleteDina and Sean from Clean Sweep! I love Dina's snarky southern sass! I can't believe you got to met them your so lucky!!
ReplyDeleteO0o0o0o0o interesting choice! I like it!
DeleteDerek! I love his tortured soul...
ReplyDeleteAfter my own heart <3
DeleteWas I supposed to pick a character I like? Because it would be Dali. She's nuts! and crashes into everything. I love the characters that make me chuckle.
ReplyDeleteYes!! Dali is fantastic… maybe Sarah was onto something with "all of them" lol.
DeleteI love Julie because she always does whatever she wants.
ReplyDeleteJulie is great, I'm loving all these answers!
DeleteThis is amazing! It's always awesome to meet your favorite authors! :)
ReplyDeleteKate Daniels is on my TBR list for so long, and I have to make time to binge-read the whole series! :D
Girlfriend, we need to powwow right now. Clear your day, clear your week, seriously, cash in on some sick days or something and READ THEM.
DeleteHowever, best part of Burn for Me is its a new series, so you'll be ahead of the curve!