Being a book blogger from a country outside of US or Europe is really #struggleisreal. I envy those book bloggers or booktuber who are able to attend a book event such as Book Con, YALLWEST, and many more. Like you can meet and chat a bit with your favorite author. Huft, If only I could make my own book panel.
Luckily, Evenbrite inspired me to make my own book panel! Since they are the world’s largest event technology platform in 180+ countries. They build the technology to allow anyone to create, share, find and attend new things to do that fuel their passions and enrich their lives. Music festivals, venues, marathons, conferences, hackathons, air guitar contests, political rallies, fundraisers, gaming competitions — you name it.
So if I’ve given a chance to create my own Book Panel, it would be like this.
Since I’m from Indonesia, I would like to include my favorite authors from Indonesia:
I discovered Tere Liye last year. She has wrote TONS of books. Like I’m not even exaggerating. Her books are everywhere. I feel like whenever I go to the bookstore, she always has a new book coming out. I think it would be fun to hear her writing journey in this book panel.
Sitta Karina is the first Indonesian YA Author that I genuinely thought, “Wow, there’s YA author in here that actually write quality content.” Her socialite life writings what drew me to her. Since I’m not one, it’s fun to imagine how is it like to be one. Sitta Karina also write a good fantasy book. Even though her writings are heavily influenced by the Western culture, I love how she could add some Indonesian culture in her writing as well, and somehow she makes it work. It’s beautiful, doesn’t seem weird at all. It’d be lovely if she can share her tips and trick!
I obviously have more than two authors, but their names are on the top of my head right now. and I don’t want this post to be too long than it already is since I’m rambling now.
