Sarah & Laurie pt. 2

So, remember a while ago when I was all excited about meeting Sarah Dessen and Laurie Halse Anderson?

It happened. And it was amazing.

When they came in, Laurie spotted me in the audience and grinned and waved and said “Hi Ronni!” Eeeee!! I about died from glee then. I’m so excited that she remembered me from our meeting more than two years ago.

When it was my turn for my books to be signed, SARAH RECOGNIZED ME FROM MY COMMENTING ON HER LIVE JOURNAL. *dies* SARAH DESSEN KNEW WHO I WAS, you guys!!! MAJORfangirlSQUEE!

Sarah Dessen, the author whose books have caused me to get speeding tickets because I wanted to hurry home and finish reading. Sarah Dessen, who has sold more than two million books but is still worried that she’s a “hack.” Sarah Dessen, who has no idea the impact her words has on readers and teens and wanna-be authors. Sarah Dessen knew ME. *squeal!*

And here we are:

Two of My Favorite Authors

Yup, that’s me in between Laurie Halse Anderson and Sarah Dessen (who is mid blink, bless her heart).

*faints*

I had a great time talking with both of them. Laurie hugged me, blew me kisses, complimented me on my wedding photos, and encouraged me to keep writing. She’s definitely getting a shoutout whenever I get published. She’s so inspirational and supportive and amazing.

I snagged this from Laurie’s Twitter. Can you see me and Aidan in the audience?

That was such an amazing and magical day. So sorry it took me so long to post about it here. But so far this year, I’ve had the opportunity to meet three of my favorite authors ever. Life is good. 🙂