Book Signing with Nicholas Sparks

I found out a few days ago that Nicholas Sparks, novelist and screenwriter, was going to be signing books at the Harvard Bookstore and I was stoked! I wrote it in my planner well in advance and set my alarm early to wake up in time to go stand in line to meet this fabulous man.

When I was 13, I read my first romance novel: A Walk to Remember. I remember reading it in less than 3 days and crying out loud, but wiping the tears out of my eyes as fast as I could so that I could continue reading how the story ends. I was obsessed with the movie when it came out. I still own the book, the dvd and soundtrack to this day. And yet, I am not embarrassed to admit these things as my fanaticism paid off today.

Other famous novels of his turned movies include The Notebook, Nights in Rodanthe, Dear John...etc.

Um, I have to say that after putting these movie posters side by side, Hollywood seriously needs a new movie poster manager... The look alike: tight heterosexual embraces...

Today, more than a decade after reading his first book, I got to meet Nicholas Sparks in person! He was a cool guy, dressed in jeans and a baby blue polo shirt. He was sitting on a table talking to fans and taking pictures with us. Here is some of the madness I endured to get my 30 seconds with him.

The long line that wrapped around the bookstore

Not only did this lady cut the line,
but then went on to talk with him for like 5 minutes! 

Finally, got my moment!