tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post345011363673706063..comments2024-03-16T22:32:46.026-06:00Comments on It's All About Books: I Am Just a Reader: My LTUE ExperienceSueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-73718557076249097162011-02-22T20:46:05.825-07:002011-02-22T20:46:05.825-07:00Charlie likes the reader panel idea, too. FYI. :)Charlie likes the reader panel idea, too. FYI. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-13523407940981450052011-02-22T20:39:46.870-07:002011-02-22T20:39:46.870-07:00That sounded like a great event, and James Dashner...That sounded like a great event, and James Dashner sounds like a great speaker. I wish I could've been there. :)Darlyn (Your Move, Dickens)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00979296421309409564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-52405732274480495352011-02-22T14:27:07.154-07:002011-02-22T14:27:07.154-07:00There are indeed benefits to the fly-on-the-wall m...There are indeed benefits to the fly-on-the-wall mentality. For instance, you don't have to worry (before, during, and after) that everyone would be/is/was wondering about the weird chick who keeps talking all the time.<br /><br />It's easier to be accepted as part of a crowd when you don't stand out. I'm not shy--but with confidence comes more risk that you'll crash and burn in a very public manner....<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog! I've emailed the Reader's Panel idea to Charlie Harmon, who is one of the organizers. :) I think that's an excellent idea. You should be on it. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-4164726957868970382011-02-21T16:57:50.648-07:002011-02-21T16:57:50.648-07:00Ibeeeg: You seem like you would SO be good at ming...Ibeeeg: You seem like you would SO be good at mingling! I don't believe it! :) Yes, I was by myself and this does make me much much shyer. About "gentle" books... I think I'll do a post, so stay tuned. Yes, I've read Ender's Game, a couple of times, one of my favorites. You need to bump it up on the list!<br /><br />Inside: Loved your comments! Going together would be so fun, huh. Your book festival sounds fun, be sure to tell us all about it.<br /><br />Kailana: Yes, it was very fun as always.<br /><br />Laura: I don't remember if I saw you! :( I didn't do the breakfast thing, I had no idea what it was, but I heard all about it. Here's to next time!<br /><br />Chris: It's awesome!<br /><br />Enna: Oh man you should have twittered for me to find you! :)<br /><br />Jaleta: I enjoyed several panels you were on. Yes, I'm sure I'll come back...this was my fourth year at it.<br /><br />Lesli: Ha! Wear a sign! That cracks me up! :) I LOVE the idea of a Readers panel... or two. Make it happen!<br /><br />Susan: You are very easy to mingle with! I'm glad you were there.Sueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-63331679834746840512011-02-21T12:13:59.231-07:002011-02-21T12:13:59.231-07:00Now I feel even more specialer that you mingled wi...Now I feel even more specialer that you mingled with me. I loved seeing you there, your enthusiasm for the writers and excitement at the opportunity to be where they were was beautiful and contagious. <br /><br />Love the suggestion for a READERS PANEL.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10842214061035737747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-45915346953567528692011-02-21T11:14:56.806-07:002011-02-21T11:14:56.806-07:00On behalf of all the writers at the LTUE this year...On behalf of all the writers at the LTUE this year, THANK YOU FOR COMING! Next year, wear a sign and see just how happy we are to see you! <br /><br />You are who we write for--the mysterious entity out there to whom we all want to connect. It's all about YOU.<br /><br />Next year, I'm going to suggest we have a READERS PANEL and just see how huge the crowd will be!<br /><br />Lesli Muir LytleL.L. Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479212854384361721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-49839826936273178882011-02-21T11:09:47.124-07:002011-02-21T11:09:47.124-07:00Hi. I don't remember meeting you but it sounds...Hi. I don't remember meeting you but it sounds like we were at several of the same panels.<br /><br />LTUE is great because it is not just a writer's conference. Most of the authors are also voracious readers. And most of them are very approachable and friendly.<br /><br />I hope you come back next year. It's a great place to learn about all sorts of new books coming out.Jaleta Clegghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05442641418941475763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-44006400957422833872011-02-21T10:23:13.458-07:002011-02-21T10:23:13.458-07:00I felt the same way! I had a bunch of really well-...I felt the same way! I had a bunch of really well-meaning authors ask me "what I was working on now." And I'll admit that I felt really awkward going "Uh... um... I'm not actually a writer. At least... not right now." But I had a blast at the conference, too (at least, the little bit I went to).<br /><br />You are not alone! And had I known what you looked like, I would have found you and mingled with you. :DEnna Isileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15060181766305720582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-51036124284856185572011-02-21T10:02:28.562-07:002011-02-21T10:02:28.562-07:00I hate to mingle too but that event sounds like a ...I hate to mingle too but that event sounds like a good one.Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-38029185276755010762011-02-21T10:02:18.064-07:002011-02-21T10:02:18.064-07:00It sounds like you were at some of the panels that...It sounds like you were at some of the panels that I started off (I was the one wearing black with the green boots and green choker, hair up). <br />Did you happen to go to the killer Breakfast Saturday morning? It was not about writing, but it was hilarious. I think out of all the panels that I went to, the one that I enjoyed the most, that I didn't think I would, was the Villains one. It was cool to get that perspective on how villains can and should be portrayed. I was also at the Fractured Fairy Tales and the Health and Writing panels. <br />I too have a hard time going up and talking to random strangers (especially when there's only about 5 minutes between panels), but I made myself talk to an author and give them my card. Yay me! We'll see if I can do 2 next time. =J<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cedarfortbooks.com" rel="nofollow"> Laura J. </a>Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01130609033540773700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-19143926808784636022011-02-21T09:56:15.462-07:002011-02-21T09:56:15.462-07:00I'd be like you. I am terrible at mingling! Se...I'd be like you. I am terrible at mingling! Seems like you picked up a lot from the experience, though, and had fun, so really that is all that matters. :)Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-7402478966577113382011-02-21T08:57:43.971-07:002011-02-21T08:57:43.971-07:00Well thank heavens!! I thought I was alone in that...Well thank heavens!! I thought I was alone in that I am NOT a writer. I do NOT have a book just waiting inside of me. I do not 'aspire' (yes, it is a great word!) to be anything other than a voracious (another good&sparkly word) reader. When I managed a bookstore customers would always ask me if I was a writer just waiting to get my big break. No. I had one woman become very argumentative with me - she insistant that I had to write a book. <br /><br />Being a reader at a writing conference should be a distinct reminder to those authors that they are indeed writing to be read by us! The readers. What a great opportunity you had. I am so glad that you took advantage of it. How interesting to hear their comments to each other and know how they orient themselves ad how they craft their writing. <br /><br />I would like to think I would be brave and confident, but I do believe that hanging back and being the 'fly on the wall' has its advantages. Maybe if we went together it might engender some confidence. Hmmmm :)<br /><br />Thanks for the list of books you heard being talked about. I have read most, but I got a few added to my TBR list! <br /><br />I can't wait for the Tucson Book Festival in 3 weeks. There I will get to rub shoulders with authors and readers alike - just me and a few thousand of my closest friends. But I'll take it because I am a reader!Inside A Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962025550367558251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-71882214894975998932011-02-21T08:12:25.156-07:002011-02-21T08:12:25.156-07:00I umderstand why you felt a bit like you were cras...I umderstand why you felt a bit like you were crashing a party, but I am very glad that you realized that you *do* indeed fit for all the reasons you stated.<br /><br />You know I am not good at the meet and mingle talent. Maybe you needed my Mom to hang with??? :)<br />She definitly would not allow you to hang in the corner. LOL<br /><br />Did you go with someone else, or by yourself? I always need someone with me at things similar to this just to help break the ice for me.<br /><br />What is meant by "gentle" books?<br />I cannot remember, have you read Ender's Game? I have not but it is sitting on my dresser patiently waiting its turn.<br /><br />It is very cool that you have opportunites such as this.ibeeeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222760102843468991noreply@blogger.com