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Megan came to Utah again! We didn't scare her or slobber all over her too much last time so she came back! Thank you! And it was awesome!

Here we are at the lovely King's English independent book store in Salt Lake City, waiting for Megan to arrive. There was such a lovely hum of anticipation in the air! Complete strangers became best friends for the night, all because of Megan's stories. Sigh. Books are so magical.


Two awesome fans who brought Gen and Irene artwork!


Look at Gen's expression! Look at the mosaic style artwork! Gah!


There was a good-sized crowd and they had to scramble to bring more chairs out and even then, people were standing on the sides and in back.


Megan arrived up with Shannon Hale as her MC. They are so adorable together, just look at how much fun they're having.


The sun was shining right into their eyes so they climbed up the steps and hid behind the shadow of some ivy for a while. It was hilarious. They talked a lot about writing, about fangirling each other (and other authors), and kept saying, "We're not going to talk about our kids," even though they kept talking about their kids. I love these ladies so much.


I wish I could tell you that she unloaded a bunch of inside information. HAHAHAHAHAHA. She did explain WHY she doesn't tell (because the Sounis LJ community is so amazing and she doesn't want to get in the way of the magical things that happen here and yes, this place IS magical). So after the conversation with Shannon and a few questions, she went in to sign books while the fans formed a serpentine line throughout the bookstore and chatted happily with each other. Here I am with two of my sisters and Megan and Shannon. Megan remembered us, 'cause that's how our girl rolls, and even asked questions about my family and some of the other crazy Utah fans who couldn't make it. We're so lucky to have such a cool author as our favorite author, aren't we?


And isn't the King's English such a charming store? If you're ever in Salt Lake City, stop by and check it out. There are amazing food places next door and across the street and it's not too far from the downtown area. You won't regret it!




My sister got her sketchbook signed by Megan and then Shannon signed as well with a big heart around Megan's name. Awwww! Author besties are the greatest!


My amazing book group, plus the guy who brought his wife to see Megan and kept photobombing us. He was so funny! And we had a marvelous night. It was so fulfilling.


MWT fans often think alike and here's proof. I'm wearing the same shirt as this lovely fan named Carol. The best part is that when I asked her name she said, "Carol as in Carol the nurse from Curious George." Not Christmas Carol as most people would say, but Carol the nurse from Curious George. WHUT. THAT IS SO COOL. MWT fans are the coolest.


At our last Thiefcon, one of my daughters dressed up as Gen. While I was cleaning up and Megan was signing books, I had my daughter get in line to get my books signed and she had the nerve to channel Gen and have them all signed to her! That child! Anyway, here she is now all grown up and all dressed up as Irene (on her way to the high school drama banquet).

Date: 5/31/17 04:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freenarnian.livejournal.com
Awww!! This post is ten kinds of awesome and makes me ten kinds of happy!

Thanks for sharing! So wonderful to see pictures, not just of these great authors, but of all their lovely fans gathered to celebrate Thick as Thieves! I do hope somebody told our author friends that, like Sophos, they mustn't hide in the ivy and mustn't be afraid to step out into the sunbeams! :D

Also: HOW COOL is your daughter, dressed up like Irene?! I have serious dress envy!!

Thanks again for sharing with Sounis! Looks and sounds like it was a really special event. <3

Date: 5/31/17 09:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freenarnian.livejournal.com
Anyone who is a fan of MWT and a friend of Sophos is a friend of mine. :)

Date: 5/31/17 08:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] checkers65477.livejournal.com
I was going to say everything freenarnian said but she said it first and said it better so let's just say I said it, too. :-)

I especially appreciate seeing all the terrific pictures. Thanks so much for sharing. And, is your daughter's name Irene? If it's not, it should be! (Not that I think she'd ever cut off anyone's hand or anything.)

Date: 5/31/17 10:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freenarnian.livejournal.com
Sorry, checkers! But always happy to speak on your behalf, if needed. ;) <3

Date: 5/31/17 04:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] badtzphoto.livejournal.com
Thanks so much for sharing the awesome meeting with 2 fabulous authors. And the photos and Irene.
What a lovely bookstore King's English is.
A beautiful fan art. So much richness!!!!

Date: 5/31/17 03:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] furem.livejournal.com
That is hands-down the best fan-art I've seen. Your daughter is absolutely lovely! Thanks for sharing :)

Date: 5/31/17 06:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] readsintrees.livejournal.com
Are they in this group? If not, WHY NOT??

Date: 5/31/17 08:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] checkers65477.livejournal.com
Oh, and do you mind putting the pictures behind an LJ cut, so older computers don't take so long to load? Thanks. Instructions here: http://www.livejournal.com/support/faq/75.html

Date: 5/31/17 08:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rosaleeluann.livejournal.com
Sigh. I'm glad you all had fun. I just wish I could have been there too. 🙃

Date: 5/31/17 10:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freenarnian.livejournal.com
I wish I could have been there, too! But thanks to the internet and fellow fans and posts like these, I almost feel like I was.

To quote Captain Jack Aubrey: "What a fascinating modern age we live in!"

Date: 6/1/17 12:06 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rosaleeluann.livejournal.com
It's true. But to clarify, when ACoK came out I lived near Salt Lake and went to the awesome Sounis meet ups. I have since moved. Thus the specific jealousy about this event. 😉

Date: 6/1/17 01:00 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freenarnian.livejournal.com
That's understandable!

Date: 6/1/17 08:58 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sgwordy.livejournal.com
Magics and Wiches!!!! Utahns!! Author love!!! Such bliss! What a lovely gathering. Thanks so much for sharing the amazing good times via photos and details.
(I will not NOT explode with jealousy!)
(Probably.)
From: [identity profile] piartemis18.livejournal.com
Here's a video of them talking for 45 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0olcYKh7Lg

Date: 6/1/17 08:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] frosted-feather.livejournal.com
I am so moved by Shannon's tale (or her secret plot) of being "writing buddies" with Megan. What a great contribution she made!

I totally understand how it helped Megan, since I have a writing group and they are what keep me producing chapters to show them sort of on schedule.
Edited Date: 6/1/17 08:08 pm (UTC)

Date: 6/4/17 10:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freenarnian.livejournal.com
I know! I didn't realize what a debt of gratitude we MWT fans owe to Shannon Hale! We should buy her coffee, too.

Date: 6/3/17 03:07 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] agh-4.livejournal.com
Thanks so much for the recap and beautiful photos, this looks like it was a barrel of fun.

The mosaic drawing must have taken suuuch a long time; it's beautiful, and it definitely captures them. :)

Date: 6/5/17 10:20 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] filkferengi
Thank you so much for sharing all the lovely pictures and details!

Date: 6/10/17 05:47 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] filkferengi
I've not heard from you in a while; how're you and all the not-so-smalls? ;)
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