YA Bloggers Meet Up - The Details

There were a fair few people who mentioned their interest in a meet up for YA bloggers, and together we have sorted out the details for the event. Details:

Where?
At Waterstone's Piccadilly's Costa Coffee (down stairs).
203-206 Piccadilly,
London,
W1J 9LE Closest tube: Piccadilly
When?
Saturday 15th May, 12 Noon.
People Coming:
Jo (me!) of Once Upon a Bookcase & Ink and Paper
Lynsey of Narratively Speaking
Sophie of So Many Books, So Little Time
Nayuleska of Nayu's Reading Corner
Lauren of I Was a Teenage Book Geek
Becky of The Bookette
Carly of Writing From the Tub
Sammee of I Want to Read That
Sarah of Sarah's Book Reviews
Cat - unpublishing YA author who blogs on This Counts as Writing, Right?
Keren David - YA author who blogs on Almost True
We may or may not decide, while there, to move somewhere for food, and some people may decide to move on to a pub a little later on. There is no end time for the event, we'll just leave when we leave, however we won't be out ridiculously late as a big group, as there are some people who have to travel a fair way to get home.

There are a number of people coming who don't live in London, so it seems a little silly to call it a London meet up - either way, if there are other bloggers in the UK who are interested in coming and are happy to come, please let us know! Again, any under 18s will need to have an adult come along, just for your safety.

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YA Book Bloggers (In and Around) London Meet Up

I loved the idea of the UK Book Bloggers Meet Up, and was looking forward to going, until I found out a few things - not many people I know seem to be going, like Becky of The Bookette, and it's 18+. Being mostly interested in meeting other YA bloggers - and some bloggers who review adult books too - from the UK that I already know online, I brought the idea of a YA book blogger meet up for those who live in London, or not too far from London, and she thought it was a good idea!

So, is anyone intested? A meet up in London for YA book bloggers of all ages - though if you're under 18, you'll have to come with an adult for your safety, even if you live in London. I know it's a pain, but your safety is important. The location or date hasn't been decided yet, this is just to find out if anyone would actually like to take part.

Just because I've said in or around London doesn't mean people farther away can't come if they want to. The more the merrier. You just have to be willing to travel, I suppose.

As well as saying if you're interested or not, any suggestions would be welcome. I don't think this should be too formal, but whatever your ideas are, comment with them, please. So yeah, let us know! :)

ETA: There's been a development that could be really good, but I'm not going to go into detail about it in case it falls through. However, to keep a closer eye on how many people are interested, and so I can contact you all when and if necessary, I'm now going to ask those who are interested to email me at joannestapley[at]googlemail[dot]com. Also, it would be a great help if you could post about this on your own blog, point people in the direction of this post, to generate more interest. Thanks.

Also, for some strange, stupid reason, Googlemail is playing up on me, and I'm unable to reply to emails at the moment. I am NOT ignoring you, or intending to be rude. I don't know what's wrong with it, but hopefully it will sort itself out soon, and I will then reply to you all. Thanks for understanding.

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