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Are blogs still a thing?

 

 
Are Blogs Done?

Has the demise of blogs arrived? I know that we haven’t been as active for several years. Quarantine didn’t help revive the activity level. 2020 everything stopped, no more book mail, no more shopping, no more “normal” life. I thought being stuck at home would get me reading non-stop again, but it did not. The quarantine actually had the reverse affect, I couldn’t get passed a few pages in ANY book. 

So then 2021 arrives, and we are allowing starting to “live” life again without the fear of dying from Covid. I still could not pick up a book. So this blog, just was there. Every once in a while another past reviewer from OUaT, would share some movie passes, etc… That was literally the only thing keeping this blog afloat. 

So here we are, it’s 2023 and life has return to normal. Normal? Well something close to what we used to call normal before 2020. So now that I have sometime again, to dedicate to the blog, is it worth it? Do I wanna spend time writing content and no one cares what book, movie or other relevant thing Ive read/seen. 

If you are reading this, I would love to know your opinion?

Are blogs dead?
Is social media your go-to place now for everything?
Which site(s)? TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (X)?

Love,

Yara 


Don't Give Up on OUaT (and Me)!!!



You might have seen this posted on Twitter today, well this will be the long sappy version. 

OUaT has been around for a long time compared to other sites that started around the same time. It has evolved into so much throughout the years. What started as a 1 person blog, evolved into team of folks located worldwide. But life happens and people change, move on, etc...

OUaT has slowed down a lot in the last 2-3 years. Many of the reviewers have moved on in life. They have become Moms, started new life ventures or just didn't have the time anymore. And this is ok and expected. What I didn't expect, was that 2019 would affect me and OUaT. Here comes the sappy-sad part...

2019 has been one year to remember and it's not even over yet. This year has been good at times, but sad/heart breaking at other times. I have had to deal with medical issues that have impact my life, The passing of my Father in Law (CANCER SUCKS) very recently, my oldest is in his Senior year of High School, and the Family business we own has struggled. So OUaT, took a back seat and I honestly just has no energy to deal with it. 

I have seen its effects on our readers, our numbers have gone down. Publishers and PR companies have taken notice and its under stable that they just don't see OUaT as an asset to them. I will be OK, if these relationships never get reversed, we had a good thing for a long time. 

I will say, that this is not me quitting, this is not me saying that OUaT is going away. Nope! I have come to realize that I do miss OUaT. I miss having something to write about. I miss reading (its been over a year since I have finished a book). I still watch movies, but I miss chatting about them. Like, I said, I miss it. With that being said, I will start in 2020 to dedicate time again to OUaT. I will say, that OUaT won't be what it used to be, because it's going to be pretty much Me, Myself and I again. I do have 1-2 folks that still share a review here and there (which I am GRATEFUL for). So if you have been here since the start, it will be similar to how I use to run the pace back them. A post here and there and who knows what about. If you came along these last couple of years, I understand if OUaT, is not what you need anymore. Thank you for hanging out while you did. 

These are posts I plan to bring back in 2020:

  • book reviews 
  • movie reviews
  • random post about life events/moments
  • giveaways (not as often as before)
  • make up posts
  • pretty much anything I feel inspired to write about 
Social media will be waking up also (OuT Instagram, Twitter and Facebook). 
So there you have it. Again I ask, don't give up on OUaT (and me). See ya back at it in 2020! 

XOXO


Merry Christmas from Once Upon a Twilight!


From all of our here at Once Upon a Twilight, we would like to wish all of our readers and their families a very Merry Christmas. We hope you were on the nice list and that Santa Claus paid each and everyone of you a visit and left some thing wonderful for you.

We expect that you are enjoying today with your love ones, but just in case you did stop by here are some fun Chrtmas GIFs.

Merry Christmas!!!







Twas the Night Before Christmas & A Very Special Birthday!



Today is not only Christmas Eve, but a very special day... Today we celebrate the birth of Stephenie Meyer. A Godsend human being that pretty much changed our lives, here at Once Upon a Twilight. We want to wish her a very Happy Birthday! We are thankful and we love you, Stephenie Meyer!


Now, here is a special Twas the Night Before Christmas Twilight Style:

‘Twas the night before Christmas in the house of Cullen,
All were quite busy, no one was sullen.
Emmet downed a pine with just one blow,
Which Alice had decorated so grand, don’t you know!
Only one stocking was hung up tonight,
For a child named Renesmee, who squealed with delight!
For this celebration was made for one cause;
The arrival of none other than Santa Claus.

Back at the cottage, with paper and bows, Bella wrapped presents for Nessie…with Rose.
Delighted, that now, they were sisters, so dear;
It’s amazing what happened in just one short year.
Charlie and Sue, engaged, now, to marry,
Were also quite busy, no time to tarry.
Charlie cursed quietly under his breath.
They still couldn’t leave. Where were Leah and Seth?
When, finally, Sue’s two kids did arrive,
With the car fully loaded, they pulled out of the drive.
It seemed kind of silly to leave break of dawn,
But he wouldn’t argue, no, not Charlie Swan.

Carlisle and Esme were cooking up stuff,
But with werewolves coming, would there be quite enough!
Folks soon would arrive, but one thing to do first;
Go on a hunt to make sure there’s no thirst.
Alice could see that they still had one hour,
Which was plenty of time for some deer to devour.

Edward drove up with wrapped presents galore,
Brought some in the house, then went back for more.
“This time,” he thought, “she’ll accept what I give…
She’s my Bella, my wife, for as long as we live.”
On the back porch, Nessie did what she oughta,
For the reindeer, she put a big bowl of water.
Next to the tree, on a cloth made of silk,
For Santa, some cookies and a tall glass of milk.

Candles were lit and the tables were set
For a Christmas morning none would forget.
The music was playing. There were lights on the trees.
The house would be found with the greatest of ease.
The guests were arriving. All Cullens were there
To greet their new friends and wish holiday cheer.
People were laughing and eating the food.
Even Leah was in a good mood.
If one looked at Jasper, they’d see a broad smile;
He’d keep Leah happy, at least for awhile!

Only one person seemed very sad.
Renesmee said, “Mama, I must have been bad.
Santa should be here, but where is his sled?
Has he gone to see other children instead?”
“Hey, Renesmee,” said Emmet, “what’s all that noise?
Could that be Santa Claus, bringing you toys?”
Nessie ran to the window. All talking did pause.
For there in the yard was dear old Santa Claus.
Instead of reindeer, eight wolves pulled the sled.
By a ninth wolf, in front, the others were led.
“It’s Rudolph, Mama!” and Bella smiled back.
For the wolf, with the red nose, was Jacob Black.
With tears in her eyes, she thought, “Oh, that boy!
He’d do just about anything to bring Nessie joy.”
Suddenly, Santa was gone…that was weird.
He was now in the house with red suit and beard.
His eyes, how they twinkled. He carried a sack.
If you looked very closely, you’d see Billy Black.
Then Paul and Embry and others were there.
Soon, Quil arrived, carrying Clare.

It was a time full of happiness…no one was sad.
A celebration that good triumphed bad.
A time to put old issues to rest,
As each saw the other for their very best.
Then, Carlisle and Billy looked very mysterious.
“We have something to say, and it’s really quite serious.
Loyalty proven…It wasn’t an act.
And the time is right for a brand new pact.
Quileutes and Cullens exist hand in hand,
Free to walk on the other’s land.
If ever we’re threatened, with death, by others,
We’ll all stand together…sisters and brothers.”

With emotion filled comments and tears in some eyes,
People were hugging and saying goodbyes.
Cars, loaded with gifts, food, and holiday cheer,
All promised to be on hand next year.
“Renesmee is snoring, so we’d better go;
But Carlisle and Esme, I want you to know
I love you so much.” Bella said, so sincere.
“Before we go, let me make this quite clear.
The decision to change was mine from the start,
No need for another…your son IS my heart.”

Hands clasped together, Bella and Ed
Carried Nessie home, and put her to bed
“She’s perfect,” he said, “but then, so are you.
Who would have guessed, after all I’ve been through,
That I would have love and a life filled with bliss.”
Then he hugged her and gave her the most tender kiss.
Of course, there was more…’twas a night full of passion.
But, I’ll tell you the rest in Stephenie fashion.
The love that they shared was honest and true.
Having said that, MERRY CHRISTMAS to you!


Love and hugs to all of you!

Happy Thanksgiving from Once Upon a Twilight!


From everyone here at Once Upon a Twilight, we'd like to wish you a safe, happy, and hearty Thanksgiving. 




May's Comment Love Contest!


What do we love more than reading books here on OUaT? Reading the comments that our readers leave us on our posts. So we decided we would start awarding the top commentator every month. 

MAY is HERE!!!

How to Enter:
  • Simple, just leave comments on the post we share daily per month. 
  • No Rafflecopter to fill out. 
  • You have no limit as to how many comments per post. 
  • Multiple comments on the same post don't count unless its new content. 
  • Contest ends last day of the month at midnight. 
  • Read our Giveaway Policy (if you are not familiar)
  • Make sure we have a way of contacting you (Google profile, email, twitter, ext...) or new winner will be chosen.


Here is the current book list from where you can choose your prize. 



April's Comment Love Contest!


What do we love more than reading books here on OUaT? Reading the comments that our readers leave us on our posts. So we decided we would start awarding the top commentator every month. 

APRIL is HERE!!!

How to Enter:
  • Simple, just leave comments on the post we share daily per month. 
  • No Rafflecopter to fill out. 
  • You have no limit as to how many comments per post. 
  • Multiple comments on the same post don't count unless its new content. 
  • Contest ends last day of the month at midnight. 
  • Read our Giveaway Policy (if you are not familiar)
  • Make sure we have a way of contacting you (Google profile, email, twitter, ext...) or new winner will be chosen.


Here is the current book list from where you can choose your prize. 


OUaT Update: Giveaway Winners


Hey everyone! 

First off, I'd like to say thank you to everyone who participates in all the giveaways that we share on the site. We will continue to share as many as we can for everyone to enter for as long as we exist. 

Alright with that being said. I've noticed a pattern when we contact winners after they win and I thought it would be good to address it so that hopefully it doesn't continue. For a few months now, we have contact the winner and after 48 hours we haven't gotten a reply back, but then the next winner also doesn't reply back. Normally this is OK if it is a giveaway OUaT is hosting but most of the times the giveaways are provided by PR companies, Publishers, ext... And these companies most of the time have a deadline by when they need the winner information, if they don't receive it by the date assigned, then the giveaway prize is no longer available. So we have had a few giveaways that we didn't make cutoff, because the winners would not reply back. This sucks if you ask me, because I'm sure others that enter to win, would have replied back in the time given. 

So PLEASE only enter a giveaway if you WANT TO WIN the prize and make sure the email you have provided is a good working email that can receive emails from us. Make sure you check your spam folders daily as well. 

Thank you for your cooperation and hopefully no more prizes go unclaimed. 



Next item on the table, lol! There are a couple of you that have won and haven't receive your prize. I'm aware of it and will be getting those packages out soon. I usually take time off during Christmas break and didn't really check or do much with the site during this time so I could spend it with my family. So just bare with me, this month you should receive your prize. This pertains to giveaways provided directly from us (OUaT), NOT publishers, agents or PR companies.

If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to email me - YARA.

Hope everyone has a great start to 2015!!!


Celebration Time: OUaT Surpassed a HUGE Milestone...TWO MILLION HITS - Thank You!!!



We are beyond thrilled here at OUaT central. We have been celebrating since finding out the news of this HUGE milestone YOU the readers helped us achieve. We officially surpassed TWO MILLION HITS. Can't even begin to tell you how unbelievable that is. 

THANK YOU!

YOU the reader made that happen, no one else. 

So of course this huge milestone must be properly celebrate and you know how OUaT loves to give back to our readers. 

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
(international giveaway)


{ Once Upon a Twilight } Turned 4!



Once Upon a Twilight 4th Birthday!!!
Today we celebrate OUaT 4th birthday!!! I can't even begin to express how happy I am and THANKFUL that this birthday arrived. YOU, yes YOU the readers, authors and publishers have made all these years possible. I never still to this day would have ever imagined being here 4 years later. But here we are and as long as you will continue to have us, we will be here.

When I created OUaT again I repeat myself, it was suppose to be just a site that I would share my adventures and the books I read for a few friends. I didn't expected that little by little more and more would start reading what I had to share. Then when I open the doors up and took on a team, OUaT took off even faster and so much since then has happen and so many wonderful, amazing opportunities have been granted to us that its something I can't believe some days. And on a more personal level, having OUaT as something to focus for these past years has helped me personally with certain things in my life that I am very grateful it came to my life when it did. So again THANK YOU!

THANK YOU TO THE READERS that comment, tweet or share via Facebook or any social media site. YOU guys are core of this site. I can read millions of books but if you the reader isn't reading what is being shared, then we wouldn't be here like we are. So 4 million times THANK YOU!

To my OUaT Coven, Ladies you complete OUaT. I can never go back to being solo, OUaT would be broken. I am so lucky to have the team I have, we are more than just a team , we are a family. I love our daily chats and emails, I look forward to them everyday. Thank you for sticking around and here is to many more years of doing what we love and sharing it with everyone.

Thank you to everyone else in the bookish world (authors, publishers, agents and anyone else I'm forgetting) that has helped OUaT grow and be here 4 years later. The readers are the core but you guys are the many layers that are needed to make it solid. So thank you for everything and trusting in us.
(Theo is Celebrating with Us!)


Now I don't have cake to share with everyone but I do have something that might make up for the cake. If you look below you will see some things you might like.

  • (1) Grand prize: 20 books!!! The top 10 books are all hardcovers of recent releases. Then the other 10 are a mix of paperback and advance reader copies (Titles are listed under picture below). (US ONLY)
  • (1) Vampire Academy Prize: Movie-tie in paperback, make up, nail polish, pencils, ext... (US ONLY)
  • (1) Divergent Prize: 3 different posters plus faction tattoos. (US ONLY)
  • (3) Ebook Bundles from Omnific Publishing: Your bundle could contain any of the following books listed below: (INTERNATIONAL)
The Blood Vine Series (3 books) by Amber Belldene (PNR, Vampires)
Fatal, by TA Brock (YA, Zombies)
Shades of Atlantis by Carol Oates (YA, Arthurian)
The Embrace Series by Cherie Colyer (YA, Witches & Fae) 

The Light Series by Jennifer DeLucy (PNR)The Reaper Series by Kate Evangelista (YA)
Divine Temptation by Nicki Elson (Angels)
Divinity by Patricia Leever (PNR)
Grave Refrain by Sarah Glover (Ghosts)
Love in the Time of the Dead by Tera Shanley (Zombies)



Books from Grand Prize Box: Cruel Beauty | Don't Even Think About It | Faking Normal | Never Ending | Kissing in Italian | Uninvited | The Book of Love | The Beginning of Everything | Steadfast | No One Else Can Have You | The Book Thief | Unbreakable | Scan | Jet | Sleep No More | Clipped Wings | The Forbidden Library | The Impossible Knife of Memory | Noggin | To All The Boys Ive Loved Before

Valentine's Day {Giveaway} on OUaT!

Happy Valentine's Day!

We hope everyone has a great Valentine's day with their loved ones. Don't forget the chocolates! 

I wanted to giveaway something special that I believe everyone would love to have. You k now here at OUaT we love all of our followers and we always want to give back somehow. Today there will be two items bundled up for one winner. This will be open INTERNATIONALLY, so that everyone has a chance at it. So before we share the giveaway, we wanted to share some odd gifts that have been given before on Valentine's day. 


Doesn't everyone need one of these? LOL!


Hmmm, I think I'll pass! 


When you need to say I love you,  you send a jello mold of a real heart, of course! 


For the really creative people! LOL!!!


Here's hoping that you all were a bit more creative or even traditional in your gift giving today. 



Here are the terms and conditions since I think most of you don't read them in the rafflecopter, lol. We normally don't choose mandatory entries but this one does. Good luck!!!
  • International giveaway
  • Twitter, Instagram and Facebook will be mandatory entries
  • Giveaway will run from 2/14 - 2/24
  • 48 hours to reply back to winning email or new winner will be chosen
  • NO Po Boxes accepted in US
  • Prizes are a signed copy of the movie-tie in Vampire Academy paperback. Signed by Lucy Fry, Zoey Deutch and Dominic Sherwood. An infinity Pride and Prejudice scarf (pictured above). 

Book Tour: Sentinel | Jennifer L. Armentrout | Elixir - Walk Through Memory Lane | Giveaway

Welcome to our halloween edition stop on the Sentinel book tour for Jennifer L. Armentrout. Its a happy and sad day for us because we are dying to read the conclusion in the Covenant series but we are not ready to say good bye to the series (or Aiden especially). We know all good great things must come to an end but our hearts will be sad when we turn that last page in Sentinel.

This tour will be a walk though memory lane. The tour began October 27th and ends November 2nd (Sentinel release day).  You can visit Stuck in books for a full schedule of stops.

October 27th - Diamon | October 28th - Half-Blood | October 29th - Pure | October 30th - Deity | October 31st - Elixir | November 1st - Apollyon | November 2nd - Sentinel


So lets begin this walk down memory lane with Elixir's cover

Aiden St. Delphi will do anything to save Alex.
Even if it means doing the one thing he will never forgive himself for.
Even if it means making war against the gods.

Elixir's cover was the 1st cover in the series that did not have a black background like Diamon, Half-Blood, Pure and Deity had. The cover also show a design in water as opposed to a gas-like fire design. Still to this day, it stands out from the rest of the covers because of those elements in the design. I also thought it was genius to use the flower-water design because it represents the title of the book, Elixir which is a liquid that Alex drank to break the bond between her and Seth.

Next memory is that we finally (thank you Jennifer) got to be inside Aiden's mind. Elixir is told in Aiden's point of view. I will not forget how we suffered alongside Aiden as he didn't lose hope he would get his Alex back. It was such a welcomed treat that depended the love and affection we already had for Aiden.


Ah Aiden, but let's not forget also that Elixir this summer won Jennifer an award. Elixir won Best Supernatural Novella at the utopYA awards ceremony. (Onyx won Best YA Scifi Novel too)
And before we end this wonderful stroll down memory lane, I think its only fitting to have some quotes from Elixir to remind us why we go goo-good-gaga for Aiden.

“Alex, you have to be in there. I know you. My heart would not be beating if you were truly gone.”
“I swore to you that I wouldn't let that happen, and I know I've failed you, but I'm not going to just give up, Alex. I'll never give up on you.”
“Please come back to me, Alex. Please. I love you too much to lose you.”
Oh Aiden, you will be missed.

Author bio:

# 1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout Lives in West
Virginia.

All the rumors you heard about her state aren’t true.

Well, mostly. When she's not hard at work writing, she spends her time, reading, working out, watching zombie movies, and pretending to write.

She is the author of the Covenant Series (Spencer Hill Press), the Lux Series (Entangled Teen), Don't Look Back (Disney/Hyperion) and a yet untitled novel (Disney/Hyperion), and new YA paranormal series with Harlequin Teen.

Jennifer also writes New Adult and Adult romance under the pen name J. Lynn. The Gamble Brothers Series (Tempting the Best Man/Tempting the Player) and Wait for You. Under her pen name, she is published with Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.


It's a beautiful day for a war. As the mortal world slowly slips into chaos of the godly kind, Alexandria Andros must overcome a stunning defeat that has left her shaken and in doubt of their ability to end this war once and for all. And with all the obstacles between Alex and her happily-ever-after with the swoonworthy Aiden St. Delphi, they must now trust a deadly foe as they travel deep into the Underworld to release one of the most dangerous gods of all time. In the stunning, action-packed climax to the bestselling Covenant Series, Alex must face a terrible choice: the destruction of everything and everyone she holds dear... or the end of herself.

Spencer Hill Press is giving away a $200 gift card to Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Book Depository or any indie bookstore of the winner's choice to not only stock up on amazing books, but to perhaps buy a Nook HD or Kindle Fire.

A Message from Yara

Hey everyone,

First, I want to say Thank You to everyone that has emailed, tweeted or Facebook me with Get Well Soon wishes.

An update was posted that I was under the weather on Monday but in case you missed it, Ill explain what has been going on.

On Friday was the first day I felt off, when I say off I meant off balance but I took a nap and was fine after that. Then Saturday came around and the world crashed on me. I was disoriented, nauseous and even had severe vomiting all day long. I thought I ate something bad and got food poisoning. Then Sunday comes around and I still feel as the world is spinning around me and I cant stop it, the vomiting was stopped with meds but the sipping sensation was going strong. So this made me think it wasn't food poisoning. It was something else completely. Monday again I'm laid out and cant move or anything because I'm off-balance and still spinning but at least I'm holding down jello, apple sauce and liquids. So finally on Tuesday I made it to the Dr.'s and it turns out what I thought was wrong finally was the culprit. I had my first case of Vertigo ever. Vertigo is HORRIBLE, I don't wish it on anyone. The Dr. discovered I have a ruptured ear drum and infection. My iron level are also low, so with that being said I am now on medications and Im starting to fell better but the spinning sensation comes and go and when I take the medication for the spinning it makes me woozy. But I am finally on the mend. ( I hope). If the medication I'm taking dont correct it then Ill have to visit an ENT Dr. to find out what exactly is causing the Vertigo if its not the ruptured ear drum.

So the reason behind this email is to ask everyone to be patient with me as I recover from this. Its very hard to sit here right now and type and focus on keys and computer screen when all my eyes want to do is bounce back and forth rapidly. If I missed a schedule post, I AM TRULY SORRY and will work with you once I am 100% to make up for the missed post. I promise you that once I am full functional again, the site will be back to what its normal routine. I haven't even been able to read since Friday, that's 5 days of no reading. That's a record for me, The most I have gone without reading before was 3 days max. Its eating me inside that I cant focus and read my books.

You might wonder why someone else doesn't cover for me, well because its my fault. Yes I do have a team but have always been afraid of opening up the site for anyone else to edit or add to. I did have a co-blogger for meme posts but she moved on to handle her own craft site and work and that put me back at posting everything again you see go up. The site is my baby and I guess I have an anal way of handling it. But this has taught me that I should have those on my team that want and can understand blogging to give them permission to add or make changes. Maybe its time to let others help me after 3 years. Its get harder and harder to do all the postings myself when I have a million other things to do.

To my team, thanks for helping me when I asked for help during these days, it was really appreciated, you guys are AWESOME and I heart you all. For the authors and publishers, thanks for being patient. I have spoken with some of you and your words have been sweet. To OUaT readers, you guys are the core of this site and without you no one would be reading this site. So just be a little more patient with me and I hope come Monday if not sooner, I will be back 100% and that means OUaT will be too.

LOVE YOU ALL!!!

p.s. Sorry for any typos I missed after spell check, like I mentioned its very hard to focus when my eyes feel like the room is spinning.


BEA 2013 Recap!


The 2013 Book Expo America has come and gone again. This was my 3rd year attending the expo and my first time attending without a structure plan or schedule. I truly enjoyed that and feel that it made my experience this year easier and happier. The first official day of BEA is when I downloaded the BEA app on my iPhone and would randomly check it to see what was happening that day. Like I said, no schedule whatsoever. So when the doors opened everyday, I would head over to the booths and see what books were being dropped and if I didn't have it at home, I would grab a copy. This year I concentrated more on meeting authors, I had yet to meet in person before and only knew via twitter or email.  So as soon as the morning drops died down, I would head toward the signing lines and see what line I could get in that wasn't a mile long. Then I would check the BEA app for In-booth signings too. This approach again I cant stress enough ho much I loved. I hardly became stressed out at BEA this year. 

So lets begin with my first day in New York. I arrived Tues afternoon in NYC and my buddy Damaris from Good Choice Reading picked me up at the airport. We went into the city to have a snack and a drink before we headed to the Simon Teen BEA blogger preview event that night. Once again Simon Teen did an amazing job. I had a ton of fun talking to the authors and Simon people. The foods and drinks were great. 

Then on Weds we headed back into the city to attend the Harper Collins party later that night. I took advantage of being around the Javitt and I went to pick up my badge and came across this:


This Allegiant banner was located by one of the main entrances onto the exhibit floors. This banner was HUGE. I was so excited to see it. 

Later that day it was time to finally head to the Harper Collins party that was combining for the first time the YA side and the adult side. This party was crazy, so many people to talk books with. The food and drinks once again were great. Got to meet new authors, publicist and editors. Got to see old faces. I also met the Team Time ladies in person, that was exciting. 

HarperCollins Party - slideshow

On to Thursday, the official first day of BEA. The day started off with attending Harlequin teen breakfast which consisted of a speed-dating type setting. Got to chat with Harlequin teen authors such as Julie Kagawa, Katie McGarry and Elizabeth Scott. Then just at 9am, doors opened. The usual happened we head to the booth and go see what books are being dropped. Then I headed to a few signing lines such as Gretchen McNeils, Veronica Rossi, Veronica Roth and many more. 

Then after BEA concluded that day, it was time to start getting ready for the The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones party that night. I was so excited for this party. Thursday was one of the busiest nights during BEA with several parties happening that night, but I knew once I got the TMI Invite, that's where I had to be. So a long cab ride later, I arrived at that Angel Orensanz Foundation for Contemporary Art building. Those attending got to mingle, enjoy cocktails, food an music. Plus get your own Rune airbrushed on you. I got the Fearless one of course. Here are the pictures I took that night.


Then Friday was upon us. Once again I head to as many signing lines as I could to meet or see again authors I have interacted with. Then at lunch time, I head to a Fire & Ice Luncheon from Penguin Teen that had Richelle Mead and Melissa de la Cruz in attendance. I was able to take some video that you can watch HERE and HERE. They talk a little about the movie and lifetime show. It was exciting. 

So that pretty much concluded BEA this year. It felt really good to not have a schedule and just browse the BEA app when needed. Another great thing was being able to go into the press area to charge cell, use computer and grab a refreshment while waiting. Next year BEA will be back again in NYC before it movies to Chicago the following year after that. I don't know what my plans are as of yet for BEA14. I do truly recommend that if you have yet to go to BEA and you are involved in the bookish world somehow or even if your a just a book reader, that you must attend at least once. 

To all old blogger friends, I was so happy to see and hang out with everyone here and there. To new blogger friends that I finally met in person, here is to many more years of friendship. To BEA thank you for a great conference again this year. To the publishers, you guys always make me feel welcomed and to the authors, THANK YOU, because if you didn't write books, none of this would be possible. 

Last but not least, a picture of my book haul. I limited myself big time this year. I only mailed home one box of books and the rest brought in suitcase. Most of the books pictured are from the signing lines I attended to meet the authors. 

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