This is Part 2 of my 3-Part Series on the 9th Annual Spring Planting Festival events + the amazing opportunity I had to meet TWO Editors…

Wow. What can I say? As I look at this photo of me standing next to an Editor-In-Chief, I think to myself: Did this really happen? Is that really me? My life? My experience? My autographed copy of The Herb Companion–signed by none other than K.C. Compton? Yes, it’s real. Yes, it’s my life. Yes, I had the once-in-a-lifetime experience of meeting an Editor-In-Chief. (K.C. is the Editor-In-Chief of a “department for Ogden Publications, which includes The Herb Companion, GRIT and Capper’s”).  Like I said: Wow.

K.C. Compton + Me!

So, how did this come about? Well, I’ve gone to the Bakersville Festivals for the past several years. I’ve missed some here and there but for the most part, I’ve attended a LOT of them for a long time. But you’d better believe when I found out K.C. Compton was not only going to be singing at this particular festival, but speaking as well, I was determined that regardless of the weather or what was going on in my life, that I’d be there–and I was!

That morning was pretty chaotic, though, so by the time I got there, K.C.’s speech was just ending. I took a deep breath, mustered up all the courage I could, and stopped her on her way out (she was headed toward another building to prepare to sing with her group). She was so kind and patient to allow me time to have a photo made with her. Thank you, K.C.! (And a big thanks to my Mom, the photographer!).

More Than an Editor

K.C. Compton is not only an Editor-In-Chief, she’s K.C. of: K.C. & The Checkered Past Band! My favorite song was Bigfoot, about the huge footprint most everyone is leaving in our world. It’s such a fun, eco-friendly song, with such a strong, important message. Great job performing, K.C.!

Look at Her Sing!

Autograph! Autograph!

You can imagine all the exciting thoughts that were racing through my mind. For a writer, meeting an Editor-In-Chief has to be just about the most fantabulous thing ever–other than an author landing a book deal. I know it’s a small world and all things are possible, but in reality, how many times do you think I’ll run into K.C. again, huh? So, I knew I had to catch her one more time and nab her handwriting on the current issue of The Herb Companion I was lugging around all over the place. Those of you who have followed me for a while know how determined I am. Enter….

K.C. Compton’s Autograph

K.C., you can rest assured that I’ll keep writing and keep in touch online–and that I’ll see you at the next Spring seed festival!

And thank you (from the bottom of my heart!) for making a country gal’s writing dreams come true.

Check it out!

K.C. blogs: Samurai Sage

Coming Next

Get ready, ’cause in the next post, I’m sharing the adventures of meeting Hank Will, Editor of GRIT Magazine. He’s quite the fascinating man–with a (seed) history that’s awesome!

You’ll definitely want to stay tuned!

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