Favorite Book Making it to Bigscreen

I am extremely excited to be counting down the days until I head to the movie theater to see The Secret Life of Bees, a novel by Sue Monk Kidd! This is my favorite book and one of the only books I have read more than once! In fact, I think I have read it 7 times! To the point where my copy is tattered and worn with love!

My personal copy of this book is special to me as it was a gift from someone on my 16th birthday. My high school art teacher gave it to me with a special message inside and I have cherished it since that day. It's a long story, but nevertheless, almost 6-years later I still love the book!

So go check-out a copy and snuggle under a blanket for a good read! I will note that there is some strong content in the book that could be triggering for some and it is by no means meant for children. Furthermore, guys beware...this is a definite chic flick all the way!

Anyone wishing to join me on October the 17th is welcome! I plan on getting dressed up, going to dinner, and then early to the movie to get good seats! It will be great just to have a fun night!

Creatively yours,
Kat

New Authors and the William Allen White Award Weekend!

I have been so focused on getting stuff completed for Mid-Terms and training at work for the new Illiad Program that I completely forgot to make a post that I had been wanting too! A few weeks ago I had the privilege of meeting not one, but two great authors! Lisa Harkrader, author of Airball: My Life in Briefs, and Ann Martin, author of The Babysitter Club Series, A Dog's Life, and many other books!
I had this honor because they were both the recipients of the William Allen White Award. An award that is given by the library I work at! Every year, two authors are selected as the winners and are flown down for a celebration and presentation of the award. This was my first year helping out with the event and I had a blast! I was the one who drove to Kansas City, Missouri to pick up Ann Martin and her handler. An adventure in itself! I will admit, as a child I was one of her biggest fans. So needless to say, my nerves were high as I pulled into the airport (finally... I am thinking of personally banning myself from Mapquest), on Friday, October the 3rd!

The drive back was crazy because of all the construction and detours, and ended up taking over 2 and a half hours, but it was nice to be able to talk to her. We had a chance to talk about the SCBWI and about her work as an author. It is really nice to be able to talk to people who have succeeded in the very same career path which you are just embarking on!

Although I did not get to go to all of the events that weekend (same weekend that I had to work and prepare for mid-term tests), I did get to attend two different dinners. It was great! Overall it was a great weekend and it awesome to say that I have met two amazing women; one of which I have wanted to meet since I was little!

I don't know what is worse!

The stack of books I want to read, or the pile of ideas of things I want to write! They are both getting pretty tall! I have been going through a huge withdrawal in the absence of my computer! Yet at the same time, I have been working a lot with a few ideas! I am even excited to announce that I finally have come up with a Halloween book! Something I have been wanting to do for awhile now! So despite setbacks, I have been getting a little done!

Other than that, life is going at the same pace. It is Fall break, and I did actually manage to get away for a day. Currently I am in Ark City, Ks to visit family. I came last night and will leave in a few hours... a very short visit. But it was just good to get away. Honestly, I just really like to drive. It helps me clear my head and relax. There is nothing quite like driving through the flint hills, your favorite music filling the car, and knowing that you are in control of where you go.

On that note, I need to start getting ready to leave, but I wanted to pop in and say hello! Check out my website for the synopsis of the new book; I will post it soon! Actually, I may wait and do it on Halloween just for fun!

Creatively yours,
Kat

Oh, for the love of Technology!

I am at a standstill with everything because my wonderful <

Other than that I have been up to my eyeballs in mid-term papers, homework, and studying for tests. This next week is Fall break so things have been crazy. I work clear though break however. Plus because of break my work schedule is chaotic!

But life is good, still complicated, but good! I have decided it's similar to trying to put together a puzzle with no picture. You know if can be done, but it takes time and patience... and faith that all the pieces are there. So, as always... just like my favorite song... One Step at a Time!

As always,
Creatively yours,
Kat