So let's see...Oh! I got to have dinner with some of my very favorite bloggers in the entire world last Friday, and the fabulous Hilary Storm joined us. I talk to Hilary a lot because of the Hard Rock event, but it just never gets old seeing her in person. There are absolutely moments of "OMG THAT'S HILARY STORM" that pop up in my little fangirl mind. I don't think I'll ever get used to it. At the same dinner, we had Jamie, my blogmate here at SBBB. Also Maegan from We Stole Your Book Boyfriend (she's also an author herself who just released her debut novel, Perfectly Broken last month. Go one-click!) and Cheryl from A Pair of Okies. They're complete sweethearts and I'm so so glad we've become such fast friends.
I was also interviewed by Vox Magazine for an article on Laura Miller. I ADORE Laura and was thrilled to talk to them. I was thrilled right up until my phone rang, and then I kinda clammed up and couldn't form complete sentences. It was...yea. Just yea. When the link is up, I'll post it on Facebook. Even though I sounded like an idiot, I was honored to be asked to do it and couldn't have picked a better author for the article. Laura Miller is one of the nicest, most genuine people I've met in this little book world we all live in and if you haven't checked her out, please do. There isn't a single Laura Miller novel you won't love. But have Kleenex's handy. A LOT of Kleenex's.
As for books I'm reading, I just finished The Story of Us by Ellen Faith. Way adorable. I'm on to Saturdays at the Viper Rooms by Kirsty-Anne Still. I've heard amazing things about it from Katie, and have been patiently waiting to start it. So tomorrow when I have bags under my eyes at work, it's your fault Kirsty! <3 Plus the cover is gorgeous. I know I know, don't judge a book by its cover. We all do it, and this one is breathtaking. So she gets an A+ from me already. This week's new releases were crazy too and I'm itching to dive into so many of them. Or ALL of them. Olivia Cunning, K.A. Linde, and J. Sterling in the same week?! Ahhh.
I'll mention it again next week but I'm SO excited about the Austin Book Fest! It's less than 2 weeks away and I seriously cannot wait. Will I cry in front of Katie Ashley or Jessica Sorensen? Probably. Will I nearly pass out when I go to Karina Halle's table? Quite possibly. Will it all be worth it? No doubt. I'm also Lori Otto's assistant which makes me eeeeek so much. The Emi Lost & Found series will forever be one of my favorites and I'm thrilled to be able to sit next to her for a few hours. I'm not sure if I'm embarrassed or proud, but wanna see my stack I'm taking? Ready?
I think I need to stop typing. Jibberish, see? To be fair, I did warn you lol I'm sure this little diary ordeal will evolve over time. It'll become more organized, not as lengthy, etc. It should be fun to see what happens. So come back on Thursday. Katie or Jamie will have theirs up and you can see what's new in their world.
Love y'all! <3
Erin