Yesterday I spoke to a school class about being an author. I’ve long dreamed of doing this.
I loved it. The teacher gave me up to an hour, I hoped I could fill 30 minutes, and I ended up running out of time. The kids actually seemed to be enjoying it…asking questions…looking engaged…
I’d do that again in a cold flat minute.
And then, today the teacher asked my permission to read my novel aloud to the class as soon as they’re done with the one they’re on. She’s read it and has been one of my first “fans.”
Whuuut? She’s going to READ MY WHOLE BOOK aloud to the class? I almost started crying.
And this picture? Oh, it’s Scotland, and that’s another dream. For another day.
Which book? The one getting published that I know nothing about or the epically awesome one that needs to be published?
I love talking to kids about writing. 🙂 They are just so easy to talk to and so much fun!
This is so cool! You rock! I think you are beyond awesome and the students were very lucky to have you!
It's the one you read. **gush(do you mind emailing me if this reply comes into your email box? Still trying to fiddle with IntenseDebate.)
No way! Awesome! Those kids are so lucky!!!! That's such a fantastic book! And um… when do I get to see it in print form? With a lovely autograph from The Damsel? You know… I'm gonna hound you forever until you get it published! It's so great!
Need I gush some more????? IT IS AWESOME!
An awesome picture of a great and fabled land. How appropriate for an awesome writer. I had a similar experience with regards to interpreting. I'm so glad you got to have that experience. If I can just live up to the example set by the Damsel . . .
Thanks so much, Chris. That means everything coming from you.
(and I'd love to hear about your interpreting experience)
Wait!! What did I miss?! You have a book already published?!!!! So what is the name? How do I get one? Barns and Noble special request? I love your writing, I have no intention of missing anything!!
Oh, you are so nice! Actually, my book has been accepted but not yet published. It's supposed to come out next summer. I'll shout it from the rooftops when it's ready!