There are just a couple of author blogs I follow, and one of them is by the fantastic Shannon Hale. Here's a post from about a week ago:
"On April 4, I'm taking part in a really miraculous event. Faith Hochhalter, former book buyer for Changing Hands books and all around book babe, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. A flurry of authors surrounded her and declared war in her favor. I'm honored to be a part of Save the Book Babe project, a fundraiser to earn money for Faith so she can sit back and fight that nasty cancer in peace. You think you can intimidate our friend? HA! You ain't seen nothing yet! See the Book Babe website for details. The event will be in Phoenix."
Phoenix, you say????
Oh Baby.
When I click on the link (you can go to the Project Book Babe site at this link in case the above isn't working) I discover it gets even better. A practical army of authors will be at this event, including Frank Liddor (author of The Looking Glass Wars) and Stephanie Meyer of Twilight fame. Now, I realize most people would be excited about the Meyer part since she's so huge, but honestly, I just want to see Shannon Hale. I love this author (if you haven't read Princess Academy or Goose Girl, you're missing out).
I'd love to say my desire to attend this event is fueled by higher intentions. Breast cancer is serious and scary, and I'm sure the Book Babe needs all the help she can get.
However.
Shannon Hale. That's the real reason. So guess where I'll be on April 4th?
Oh yeah, baby.
P.S. Brian gets mongo bonus points for encouraging me to go. I love ya babe!
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WHAT IS PROJECT BOOK BABE?
Music! Comedy! Intellectual Stimulation! Free books! Prizes! And all for a really great cause!
This exciting event to help The Book Babe beat breast cancer will feature a panel with popular authors, as well as live music. And for a small donation, you can get sketches from published comic book artists!
WHEN IS PROJECT BOOK BABE?
Saturday, April 4th 2009
2:00PM to 5:00PM
WHERE IS PROJECT BOOK BABE?
Marcos de Niza High School Auditorium
6000 S. Lakeshore Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(Please do not contact the school for information about this event or to register)
WHO WILL BE FEATURED AT THE PROJECT BOOK BABE EVENT?
AUTHORS:
Frank Beddor
-The Looking Glass Wars series
Chris Gall
-There’s Nothing to Do on Mars
P.J. Haarsma
-The Softwire series
Shannon Hale
-The Princess Academy
J.S. Lewis
-The Revenge of the Shadow King
Stephenie Meyer
-Twilight saga
Brandon Mull
-Fablehaven series
James A. Owen
-Here, There Be Dragons
Janette Rallison
-Just One Wish
Laini Taylor
-Faeries of Dreamdark series
MUSICIANS:
Adam Kump- from Phoenix, AZ.
Adam Watts Band- from Orange County, CA.
ARTISTS:
Shannon Eric Denton
Benjamin Glendenning
Scott Godlewski
Tony Parker
Terry Tibke
REGISTRATION FOR PROJECT BOOK BABE:
Bronze Member - $25: Admission to the event with seating in the back of the auditorium, signed paperback from either Frank Beddor, P.J. Haarsma, Shannon Hale, J.S. Lewis, Brandon Mull, James Owen, or Janette Rallison*
Silver Member - $50: Admission to the event with seating in front of the bronze member seats, a signed paperback from either Frank Beddor, P.J. Haarsma, Shannon Hale, J.S. Lewis, Brandon Mull, James Owen, or Janette Rallison*, and a commemorative poster signed by all 10 participating authors
Gold Member - $100: Admission with seating in front of the silver member seats, a signed paperback from either Frank Beddor, P.J. Haarsma, Shannon Hale, J.S. Lewis, Brandon Mull, James Owen, or Janette Rallison*, a commemorative poster signed by all 10 participating authors, and a signed hardcover book from Stephenie Meyer**
Platinum Member - $300: (SOLD OUT) Admission with seating in front of the gold member seats, a signed paperback from either Frank Beddor, P.J. Haarsma, Shannon Hale, J.S. Lewis, Brandon Mull, James Owen, or Janette Rallison*, a commemorative poster signed by all 10 participating authors, a signed hardcover book from Stephenie Meyer**, and access to an invitation-only reception and signing after the event with books from all 10 authors, which they will personalize***
*Excluding Stephenie Meyer and Chris Gall. Books are given out at random and cannot be exchanged.
**Titles by Stephenie Meyer are handed out at random and cannot be exchanged.
***One book from each of the 10 authors is guaranteed; however, particular titles cannot be requested.
Particular titles may not be requested at any membership stage.
IMPORTANT NOTE - THIS IS NOT A SIGNING EVENT!
I LOVE Shannon Hale. I need to read Princess Academy... maybe after April 15th.
Donna - you have a blog....I'm so excited! I have really loved reading all your fun adventures. You have been one busy lady. I love all the feet photo's. You have got some really cute feet...lol
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Christy
Whoa! I've gotta see if I can fit that in my sched. Okay, not that my schedule is really that crazy but it more like the other five people I live with. I'm going to look into it.
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