tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30155656.post1126448344190752267..comments2024-03-11T01:59:40.386-07:00Comments on Jay Asher: Spread the HopeJay Asherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714231298501579417noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30155656.post-50376900381614816912012-03-27T15:53:30.659-07:002012-03-27T15:53:30.659-07:00I attended your talk at West Genesee High School l...I attended your talk at West Genesee High School last Tuesday... It's been almost 10 years since I graduated from there... Hard to believe how time flies! Anyways, you are such a great speaker! And I LOVE your books! <br /><br />I enjoy reading all sorts of books, but I've always been drawn to young adult books. I work at a library and one day I just stumbled upon 13 Reasons Why... I remember thinking "Ooh this sounds interesting!" and it was a something different from everything else that is out there. Because I was traveling back and forth to college, I decided to listen to the audiobook and it was so powerful to actually hear "Hannah's voice." <br /><br />Since then, I can't tell you how many people I have recommended 13 Reasons Why to. When I learned (I think sometime last summer) that The Future of Us was coming out, I immediately requested that our library director purchase it for the our library. She did and she actually read it before I did... We both rave about it!! Again, such an unique concept and Josh and Emma's story is just very touching.<br /><br />So, I did want to ask... I completely forgot to bring my copies of 13 Reasons Why and The Future of Us to your talk last week, but I would still love to get them autographed. Is there any way I could send them to you to autograph them?? I would really appreciate it! Please let me know :)<br /><br />Thanks again for coming to West Genesee!Sparkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11790990128878866352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30155656.post-19750346391475885312012-03-23T11:40:56.203-07:002012-03-23T11:40:56.203-07:00Mikala, yes, Universal does own the movie rights t...Mikala, yes, Universal does own the movie rights to THIRTEEN REASONS WHY. But I am absolutely honored to hear your passion for my book. That means so much to me.<br /><br />A lot of people have filmed versions of 13RW just for the experience, and as a way to have fun with friends. If that's the route you decide to take, I wish you the best!Jay Asherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714231298501579417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30155656.post-45785544510864802192012-03-22T18:31:15.685-07:002012-03-22T18:31:15.685-07:00Dear Jay,
This is going to sound desperate becaus...Dear Jay,<br /><br />This is going to sound desperate because I probably am, but that just shows how passionate I am about your book. My name is Mikala Thompson, and I have dreamed about turning 13 Reasons Why into a movie for about a year now. Only a few weeks ago did I finally get the opportunity to start the production. It is my favorite book of all time, and it helped me get out of a really dark place in my life.<br />But I'm rambling now.<br />I just saw that your book is currently being made into a movie starring Seleva Gomez. I just found out about twenty minutes ago. I'm trying not to cry as I write this because I need to hope for the best. My request is that you give me the permission to use your premise and characters so I can make my dream come true. I will literally give you as much of the profit (if we make any) as you please. I am so excited about doing this movie over the summer and I've already cast certain parts that I just can't give up so easily. Please, I know I can do your book justice. I'll do anything for the opportunity.<br /><br />Thank you for reading,<br />Mikala ThompsonMikala Thompsonhttps://www.facebook.com/cantstopmymindnoreply@blogger.com