Sara Shepard Book Signing

I had the pleasure of going to Sara Shepard's book signing at my local independent bookstore. She was discussing as well as signing her latest adult novel, Everything We Ever Wanted and her successful young adult series, namely Pretty Little Liars. I got a few signed books and a copy for my classroom, too. I have many students that are OBSESSED with the show! 


It was really interesting to hear Sara speak about her success and how she got to this point. I had no idea that she initially started off as a ghost writer for one of the Gossip Girl books.  Also, I really captivated, because Sara is a local author and her PLL series is set in the fictional town of Rosewood, which was inspired by the neighborhood I grew up in and surrounding areas.  


Many people asked her about her experience with the PLL TV show, which is on ABC Family as well as The Lying Game.  Sara reported that she loves the PLL show, has met the actors and actresses, and even has had a guest spot.  Did anyone catch that episode? She discussed the many differences between her series and the TV show, but she has embraced the changes that ABC Family has made. 

Image from ABC Family

By the way, I had no idea that there were so many books in the PLL series and shockingly, Sara has plans to write more as per publisher's request! She even reported that she is able to write a book in two months, which I find to be impressive. The tenth book in the PLL series comes out this December and the eleventh comes out this summer. That's a prolific writing schedule!  I hope she comes back to my local independent bookstore for another signing, because I really enjoyed listening to her talk; I just wish I had my camera with me!


I don't know about you, but I am a fan of the PLL TV show and I hate to admit that I've watched the TV show before I read the books, but it's so darn addicting!  I am a few episodes behind though and need to get caught up before it comes back on in January.  Anyone else a fan?