Author Awesomeness!

If you weren't at The King's English Bookstore tonight, then you definitely missed a real treat.  From left to right in the photo, Ally Condie, Stephanie Perkins and Shannon Hale came as backup for Margaret Stohl on her Icons book release tour.  Margaret is a HOOT - and she egged on all of the ladies as they answered audience questions and mugged for each other.  I so wish I could get Margaret for a school visit, because she is a born comedian.  It was a really great evening and full of so many jokes I just can't get into, because you should have been there to hear them.  Shame on you for not coming!

See you next week at TKE when Rachel Hawkins talks about her newest - a spin off in her Hex Hall universe!

Author Signing: Brodi Ashton

I've already reviewed Everneath by Brodi Ashton.  Tonight I went to her book launch at The King's English bookshop in Salt Lake City.  I should have known better - Brodi being a local gal - it was packed!!!  The initial reception was down the street at the art gallery - standing room only.  I saw Sara Zarr, but otherwise it was too full to look for anyone else.  Brodi had a powerpoint presentation to support a great story.  I think she would be golden for school visits - middle school or high school. When it moved in to the store for the signing, the line snaked through the whole shop and out the door.  I snagged a sweet early spot in line - and Brodi also gave out "Dead Elvis" guitar pick necklaces (you have to read the book - I am not telling you what that means).  SWEET!

I can't wait until you all get a chance to read it.  Go - NOW!!

--Cindy