I will use as my example, oh....I don't know....I'll just pick an author at random.....let's just say maybe you wanted Brandon Sanderson to know just how much you loved his books. These are the things you may or may not want to do to show him:
*Make sure you attend nearly all the events he is participating in.
*Make sure you sit in the very front row at said events.
*Whenever he looks your way smile really big.
*Whenever possible, try to talk to him.
*When talking to him, ask questions such as: How exactly do you pronounce this character's name in your book (and while asking clasp your hands together and bounce up and down a bit).
*Pull one of his books out of your purse to show him which one you're reading. Put it back. Pull it out again to show him that the cover is different than the one he is selling (as though he didn't know his books had different covers). Put it back. Pull it out again and tell him you read it on the airplane. (btw, at this point he will probably ask you if you want it signed, as though he thought that's what you were hinting at when you pulled it out THREE SEPARATE times. But really you weren't hinting at that at all, you were just really nervous, but you should probably let him sign it anyway).
*Go to his reading and reception afterward where you make sure you are first in line for him to sign the book you bought while there.
*Ask him if you can take a picture with him.
Your picture may look a little bit like this:
But this was just an example of what you could do. I don't know anyone who would actually do those things.
You were hilarious!!! Miss you already!
ReplyDeleteSo funny - I have a bit of a crush in him too and I haven't even read his books yet. So great to see you this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed being an ultimate fangirl with you this last weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteDo you think he knows how much you like his books yet?
ReplyDeleteI loved reading how much you enjoyed this experience, superfan and all! (Hugs)Indigo
All you needed was an I <3 Brandon shirt and you would have been the ultimate fangirl.
ReplyDeleteIf I ever came face to face with Brandon Mull or James Dashner, I have no doubt the shameless fangirl in me would come busting out! :-)
ReplyDeletePerfect fangirl picture. I bet he loved the attention and is incredibly flattered.
ReplyDeleteThat is too funny!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I imagine quite flattering for a writer, so I don't think any of that is embarrassing at all -- authors have to love it. Not that anyone would do that, of course; I'm speaking strictly notionally here.
Candice, I miss you too. Let's start planning the next time we can get together. :)
ReplyDeleteMary, it was so fun to meet you in person. And your crush will only grow larger on Brandon when your read him. :)
Renee, I had a blast with you too. We must get together more often.
Indigo, I don't know. I may have been a little too subtle. :)
Nat, why didn't I think to make an I <3 Brandon shirt?? What is wrong with me?? I also forgot to include as one of my steps to becoming ultimate fangirl that when the boy next to you says: Brandon is my creative writing teacher, I say: Brandon is my boyfriend. :)
ReplyDeleteShannon, yes, I met both of them and I was just as shameless. Actually, James Dashner is so down to earth and very funny.
Lois, I don't know about flattered, but I'm sure he enjoys the attention. I know I would.
Guinevere, yes, if anybody did that, I'm sure Brandon would've felt happy that someone loved his books so much.
Cute! I'm sure he loved it!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if he got the message! *grin* Cute post!
ReplyDeleteYou are so photogenic. But you look fabulous in person too! So glad to have met you this weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh you crack me up!!!!! Hehe, glad you had a great time, even without your computer. :)
ReplyDeleteI knew they were both going to be there - jealous is such a small word for what I feel right now. :-)
ReplyDeleteI assaulted him with, "Hi, remember me? Your in-laws are in my ward." He pretended like he remembered me because he's nice like that. It was fun to see you, Kasie, even though it was just for a second in line in the bathroom. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny!!! What a great pic! Worth every embarrassing action, I'm sure... for both you and him!
ReplyDeleteI had so much fun meeting you! I was little too understated with Brandon and went kind of the opposite way when I told him I hadn't been sure if he could pull off writing the WOT books. Afterwards I couldn't believe I said that!! It's not what I meant! AAHHHH!!
ReplyDeleteKasie--you are so cute! It was fun, wasn't it??
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Your unhelpful advice is very helpful. I will have to remember how to be a proper fangirl at my writing conferences.
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't imagine going to a conference with someone like that--
ReplyDeleteWait! I just did, and it was awesome! ;)
So half the people commenting say how much fun they had meeting you. Maddeningly unehelpful ADICE (is that like an addiction to advice?): How I can meet Kasie. 1) Dream about her. 2) Swim in her make-believe pool. 3) Keep commenting on her blog. 4) Maintain enemy relationship.
ReplyDeleteI love his look. It says, "I'd better have our picture before she follows me into the bathroom."
ReplyDeleteOf course we both know you wouldn't do that. Well maybe just inside a few feet. That wouldn't hurt.
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