I am re-blogging this post which I did back in 2011 when I met Nicholas Sparks personally. I am presently reading one his books (his latest, I think) and I suddenly remembered meeting a real life author. Every Breath is better than some of his books I read before. Back in 2011, there was no “like” feature yet on WordPress.
I was a typical celebrity fan for a day, shouting, laughing and cheering with kindred souls while waiting for Nicholas Sparks at the Podium yesterday. Gosh, if Nissa was excited to give me her gift, I was just as excited to take a glimpse of one of her favorite authors, Nicholas Sparks.
The Best of Me.
It’s the newest book by Nicholas Sparks which was launched yesterday at the 2nd floor lobby of The Podium. I told Nissa earlier that I won’t be caught dead lining up for hours just to have a book signed. Signed or not, I could still enjoy reading it , right? Nissa asked me to just try since this is the first time that a very popular and well-known author is visiting the country. I am sure there have been so many authors who visited the country before but Nicholas Sparks is “the Nicholas Sparks”…
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Good to see your excitement when meeting the writer, Arlene.
You get such joy from literature.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ll write about his newest book soon. I’m at the last three chapters. Thanks Pete!
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That was fun reading about the book signing. I’ll be interested in your reaction to the newest book. I read at least two of Sparks’ books and told myself not to read another. The endings were heart-wrenching.
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Yes, I will post a short review Anne. Glad you liked my previous post. Nicholas Sparks is one of Nissa’s favorite authors so she gives me books when there is something new.
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I’ll look forward to your review of the Sparks book. I really like his writing, just not his endings.
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I’ve finished it last night. I don’t really review a book per se like summarizing the story. I just like to write why I like it and if it has made an impact on me.
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That’s fine to know your reaction to a book. That’s what I’m interested in.
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Thank you Anne.
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