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"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet"

Let's build a world. Explore what we believe by writing. In many ways my characters’ experiences with fate, destiny and free-will mirror my own. What is up to us and what isn’t? It’s one of the great questions of the human experience, I think. But no matter what is for us to control, we must own the identity. You’re a writer if you write. Period. Writing is a lovely way to spend one’s time. Enjoy it. And I hope you enjoy my writing here.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

COMIC CON!!!!!!


I just landed back in New York after a week in Los Angeles! I had an amazing time with family and friends, and I got to go down to San Diego and attend my first-ever comic con!! It was a crazy, ridiculous, unbelievably awesome experience. As someone who has been a fan her whole life-- of books, TV shows, you name it-- it was incredible to meet so many people who are so passionate about the things they support. From the actual floor just packed with endless booths and costumes and lively discussion, to the panels themselves--- it was a wild ride, and one I'm so honored to have been a part of.

I was on a panel entitled literary franchises in Hollywood and there were so amazing names up there beside me. Margaret Stohl (co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series whose book has just been turned into a movie, and former video game sound editor), Scott Speer (Music video and commercial director/creator and author ofImmortal City), Tony DiTerlizzi (co-writer of The Spiderwick Chronicles and creator of The Search for WondLa series), Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz (TV writers and screen writers [X-Men, Thor], and authors of Colin Fischer), Mike Richardson (president of Dark Horse), Rob Reger (author/creator of Emily the Strange, which is being made into a film by Dark Horse Entertainment for Universal) and Mark Frost(Co-writer of TV’s Twin Peaks, screenwriter for The Fantastic Four movies, and author of The Paladin Prophecy). I couldn't even believe I was sharing the stage with these people! 


I was by far the newbie in the group, which is always fine by me--- I loved being able to listen to these guys and soak up all their info. I felt like an audience member myself! 


Scott and I got there first and I had a chance to chat a bit with him (side note: everyone go see STEP UP! It's going to be amazing!) Such a cool guy, and so incredibly humble. He kept the panel fun and positive, and made sure we ended on the right note by saying, hey, getting to do what we do is pretty freaking cool. Agreed. 


Below are some pictures of the day! And no, I didn't get to attend Twilight--- maybe next year? 


XOXOXO, 



At a Starbucks somewhere in between LA and SD! We woke up earrrrrrrlyyyy



Waiting for our panel to begin! I was a little nervous, to be honest.
 Official comic con name tag!

Let's keep it PG, guys. 


People start to come in! I was actually sitting up on the stage alone, at this point, and fielding a lot of photographs. Thankfully, Scott decided to join me up there. 

Very happy! 

And we're off exploring! 

Costumes galore! 

 Me and the awesome Stacee--- her blog on comic con is rad, btw. Check it out: http://www.toofondofbooks.com/2012/07/time-we-went-to-comic-con-2012.html
 Signing!
 That's a lot of people!
Scott and Margaret signing! 



The floor! 




Hope you all had a great week! 
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3 comments:

  1. RachelJuly 17, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    I guess I was wondering - What did you get asked on the panel? What was your favorite question? It looks like it was a great and crowded time, lol. I've only ever been to the Boston comic con (mucccch smaller!).

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  2. RebeccaJuly 18, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Rachel--- great question. They asked us a lot about the experience of having your book turned into film, and how the mediums are different. Everyone basically said the same thing--- you have to let your book go (so true), and that what works in one medium doesn't necessarily work in the other. We laughed about how different the world's are, and ended with our own personal favorite book to film adaptations. Three people said The Lord of The Rings. I, of course, said Harry Potter. It was a lot of fun!

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  3. StaceeJuly 19, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Thanks for the shout out! It was so much fun meeting you. :)

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