

YallFest was an amazing experience. I was happy just to be surrounded by some of
my favorite authors, friends, books and book lovers just like me. The trip was 9 hours, but it was worth every
minute. I was able to get all my books
signed and got to meet some authors I had never met before and say hi to some I
already had. Great job to everyone that
took part in that awesome event! I can’t
wait to go again next year!
Who would've thought getting out of Florida would take so long, but
driving through two other states took less than a second. (Not really but you
get my point)! Even though we did have a long drive it was while worth the
trip. On the way up we decided to make a pit stop in Savannah, GA and I am so
glad we did. We never would have never discovered the most delicious french
toast in the entire world. *le sigh* I still find myself daydreaming about
those.
On with the story and into a new state. South Carolina was so beautiful.
We finally got to see some fall weather! You might make fun of us, but we NEVER
get to see fall colors on our trees. That was a nice change. We got in a day
early just to see where everything was going to be at and I'm glad we did. The
day of the actual event was smooth sailing. We knew where everything was and
got there early just because we are OCD like that. We were surprised to find
out that there were still tickets to meet Veronica Roth. We had all but lost
hope of actually getting those wristbands lol! Lines; there were a lot of
lines! It was my first year going and I've gone to many other book events, but
there were a lot more people than I expected! We had an awesome time though
because while making lines we made new friends. Really that's what it's all about.
We can never have enough book friends. I got to meet a lot of new authors as
well as a few old favorites as well. The highlight and the sole reason of this
trip (for me), was meeting Stephanie Perkins. She is quite honestly one of the
most nicest person I have ever meet. Beautiful both inside and out. Words can't
express how much it meant that she took the time to not only sign everybody's
book, (She stayed until the very last person got their book signed. I know
because I got in line for the person that was signing after her in the same
spot.) but she actually interacted with her readers. From telling her how much
I loved St. Clair to admitting that Anna & The French Kiss was my first
contemporary read. She ended up thanking me for taking the leap into contemporary
and for giving her books a chance. Can you see why I adore her!? Thank you,
thank you, thank YOU Stephanie for writing such incredible books and taking the
time to meet all of your readers. You truly looked genuinely happy to see us
all gush about your books.

YALLFest rocks! I had an incredible time
there. It was my first time attending to YALLFest and I have been planning for
a while, making my author list and buying books. After an eternity of waiting,
the time came and I was eager for this huge event. I drove all the from Miami
to Charleston, SC with a few friends. The road trip was exhausting, we arrived
to Charleston at 5:30 am of the day of the event (the event started at 10 am).
As we got to the event I started to spot a lot of authors walking around the
street, it was like a dream come true! I was OMG, Oh, Ah, You know who that is?
and other total fangirl quotes. I was able to meet several author, fangirl with
them and go on and on about their books. One of my favorite author that I got
to meet was Stephanie Perkins, she is so sweet and adorable. Braving the long
lines, I bonded with other yallfesters and made new friends. The signings, the
panels, the Keynote and the Smackdown were really good, the event was a bit
disorganized causing a lot of confusion and huge lines. My overall experience
was amazing, I had a great time with my friends. I am really glad that I got to
meet all those amazing authors that we all love and I am definitely doing in it
again next year!

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YallFest sounds like it was tons of fun! I would have loved to meet Veronica Roth and others!
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