Therefore, instead of a real post, here are some “me in the media” links:

Publishers Weekly report on the Teen Press Conference:

Minute-by-minute blogging of the event by Edward Champion, includes short audio interview with me right before the ceremony. (podcast #8)

Video blog at the Publishing Spot (also features Kathleen Duey)

A first-person report about What Happened at the finalist reading (literary scandal! sort of…I like this report of it because I pretty much agree with the blogger’s opinion about the events that transpired)

On a more personal note: Thank you for all your beautiful comments on the previous post. They made me weepy all morning.

Also: I lost my phone. But then our wonderful, tireless cab driver from last night called me to say he has it and will bring it by my hotel tonight. So I’ll be reachable at my normal number tomorrow. Phew.

Last: This is all of the finalists after the medal ceremony, and I just love this picture (taken by agent Michael) because it captures us all in our moment of processing the reality of what was going on without trying to look cool or blase.