Contrary to her prediction, she didn't fall off of it. She did make us laugh, though. A lot. For example, she said that paranormal romance needed to have some humor in it. "There's just death and death and making out in between."
I was nervous about the signing, a side effect of staying for the infamous Markus Zusak signing, but thankfully the line wasn't nearly that long.
This picture makes me think I need a new haircut. Actually, I know I need a new haircut. I think the last time it was trimmed was for my birthday and the egg-frying-on-the-sidewalk temperatures outside have nothing in common with the temperatures in January.
But I'm trying to focus more on the positives in life, so hey, I have something clever written by Kiersten White in a pink pen in my new copy of SUPERNATURALLY!
One of my favorite bits of advice from Kiersten was that she never allows herself to go back and edit while she's writing her first draft. For her, writing-mode and editing-mode are completely different. Editing requires her to pick out what doesn't work, but writing is all about loving what you're writing. The two can't go together. (Unfortunately, I keep trying to make them go together.)
And now for one final quote:
"Books are real life plus explosions. And death-death-making out."
I couldn't agree more.
That sounds like a lot of fun. I wish I could have gone with you! But I agree about the writing and editing thing--I try to do the same thing with my academic writing (get a first draft out of the way so I can see what I'm thinking, then get down and edit).
ReplyDeleteIt was lots of fun! Maybe you'll have to come up for the next awesome signing. :)
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ReplyDeleteSo jealous you got to meet her! I bet it was so fun to see her in person. I love reading her blog, she's so fun and silly. Thanks for the quotes-I'm trying out that writing 1st draft and no more going back editing.
love the death-death-making out:)
Robin--I hope you get the chance to meet her sometime. She's so fun!
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem with going back and editing. But I'm going to stop doing that. Really.
Thanks for dropping by and commenting!
Again, the writing community in UT sounds awesome! Everyone down here in SC wants to write the next "The Help" or so it seems!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the thoughts on editing. I'll tuck that away:)
Kelly--I liked "The Help," but I can see how that would get old pretty fast. We do have a great children's writing community here and I feel lucky to be here.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting!
Dang, I'm going to miss those signings. Wish I could have been there!
ReplyDeleteLiesl--It was a lot of fun, but I think she's coming to Illinois later on this year. Maybe you could catch her then? If not, you'll just have to come back and visit lots. :)
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