Post - YA MANIA!

I had an absolute blast this past weekend at YA Mania in Boca Raton, FL! It was so much fun being part of a panel and getting to talk about creativity, inspiration, struggles, and happiness! Everyone there shared the same love for literature, and it felt great being able to spread the love! I'll have more photos to post later this week, along with a vlog on my channel - MeggieCaptured :)

YA MANIA!

Less than two weeks from now, I'll be getting in the car and beginning a 13 hour drive to southern Florida! I am oh so very excited that this is going to be the first stop on my Small Circles Tour! This event has been put together by a group of students at FAU High School. It's completely organized and hosted by young people that have a love for young adult literature. It's incredibly refreshing to know that reading still has such an impact on teenagers! I do what I do because of them. I write the stories I write, because I know for a fact they make a difference. I've seen the difference it makes when teens can pick up a book and relate to the characters inside it. This first stop is going to kick off an incredible journey for me, and I'm anxious to share every bit of it with you along the way! 

More from the East Side...

I wanted to share a few more photos from East Side Storytellin'! 

All of the full quality photos can be found on my website www.megandukebooks.com 

 I am still so grateful that I was given this opportunity! Speaking about my stories was more exhilarating than writing them! It's made me realize how passionate I am about speaking out for young people. I want to share stories that actually make a difference!

 Above all else, I'm so happy I got to share the stage with this wonderfully talented friend! I met Lauren Lyle about two years ago, and from that point on she's done nothing less than inspire me and help push my creativity. She's a loyal friend and a terrific agent, as well as business partner. I can't wait to continue working together in the future!