Author Event: Lauren Kate

So, last week I listened to and met Lauren Kate, author of the fantastic Fallen series and The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove .

Attendees waiting for Lauren Kate.

This was the first time I had ever met or heard an author speak before (mainly because the only "authors" that have events here are ex rugby or cricket players who are writing their biographies and let's face it, that's not exactly my cuppa tea).

Lauren Kate was pleasantly fascinating to listen to. She spoke of how she came to write the Fallen series and how she got into writing itself.  She also read a chapter from her latest novel, Passion, which was amazing. She read it so well and effortlessly - it was more like watching a performance.

She ended the event with a signing session. I waited a bit to let the masses have their turn, and because I couldn't be bothered standing around for 20 minutes when, instead, I could sit for those 20 minutes and then wait in line for 5.  When I finally got to the front of the line I asked Lauren how she was enjoying NZ, thanked her so much for going to Dunedin and complemented her on her necklace (two angel wings - simply gorgeous).  She was then gracious enough to pose for a photo with me.

Me with Lauren Kate.