BookCon NYC Changed My Life | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

BookCon NYC Changed My Life

I never thought it would, but it did.

Martha Donnelly
Jun 05, 2017
SUNY Brockport
26
BookCon NYC Changed My Life
Martha Donnelly

This past weekend I attended Bookcon and it really opened my eyes to a lot of things. I have always known that I wanted to be a published author who was able to share their ideas with the world. While that idea really got cemented in my head that I want to start doing that sooner rather than later. I have always had the dream of writing books for many different people. I have always wanted to be able to share my ideas with the world and maybe they would leave an impact on the people or person who came across them.

Bookcon really helped me realize that once I put my mind to something I can accomplish it. At Bookcon, I was able to meet some of my favorite authors such as Jenny Han and Morgan Matson who have really shaped my goal of becoming a published author. Their books have inspired me in so many ways and really helped me understand that I have a voice just like they do. Meeting them was a dream and I had a true fangirl moment. It made me realize that someone's words can really make an impact on someone and might even help them through some rough parts in their life.

Not only did I meet some of my favorite authors I also met two of my favorite YouTubers, Chelsea Crockett and Natasha Bure. If you did not know I also make youtube videos so this was super cool for me. I was able to have them sign copies of their books for me and talk to them for a little bit. It was really awesome to be able to meet YouTubers who I would see through their videos weekly but actually talk to them in person.

Overall, attending Bookcon was an amazing experience. Little did I know it before walking through the doors of The Javitz Center in New York City my life would be changed forever. You might be thinking that this is weird for me to say but it is honestly so true. That day I was able to meet some people who I have looked up to for many years. I also was able to realize that my dreams are not too big or hard to reach. It was so awesome to be able to see all these readers and authors come together in one huge event.

I just want to say a huge thank you to Bookcon NYC 2017 for changing my life. Thank you for inspiring me to chase after my big dreams because maybe one day I could be an author there that is signing her first published novel among my inpirations who have inspired me to chase my dreams.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

AI music threatens creativity

The Soul of Sound: How AI Challenges Human Expression in Music

283762
Humans and robots face off in a rock band battle with guitars and drums, under dynamic lighting.
StableDiffusion

In an age where artificial intelligence can mimic the voice of Freddie Mercury or reimagine pop hits as synthwave ballads, a new frontier has emerged — one that blurs the line between innovation and erosion. While AI offers undeniable benefits in technical domains, its intrusion into creative arts, especially music, raises urgent questions. Not just about copyright, but about culture, education, and the very soul of artistic expression.


Keep Reading...Show less
ai generated music
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
617323
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
531774
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
509352
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
780225
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments