Megan Campbell

Sarah Carerra - 2.51 - Jive the Day Away

sc2.jpg Soon the lights dimmed, and a hush fell over the crowd. The excitement in the air was palpable, and it reminded me of the anticipation I always felt as I approached the stage for one of my concerts. I couldn't believe that people were so excited about a music player, even if it was ten times better than my iPod had been!

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.51 - Jive the Day Away
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: August 29, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.50 - Scenic Interview

sc2.jpg Every day that I stepped out as Sarah brought the risk that the secret would be revealed. The more I interacted with people who knew me, the greater the chance that they would see through my disguise. And there were the missing parts of Sarah's life that people would start to question.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.50 - Scenic Interview
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: August 22, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.49 - Central Park

sc2.jpg The sun was starting to light the sky as our car pulled up to the drop-off point near Rumsey Playfield. The sky was clear and the weather was welcoming as I walked toward the backstage area.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.49 - Central Park
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: August 15, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.48 - Nautica Pavilion

sc2.jpg I nodded as we continued to watch a big ship pass by in front of us. The Nautica Pavilion was built on a bend near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. Austin and I were sitting in a pair of lawn chairs that had been set up outside my tour bus, which was parked within view of the river. We had watched a number of ships pass by since we had arrived. It was going to be an interesting show, because I was sure they wouldn't be stopping just because I was performing.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.47 - The Indiana State Fair
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: August 8, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.47 - The Indiana State Fair

sc2.jpg "I want to go on some of the rides," Austin said. I did too. He and my parents had enjoyed the California Mid-State Fair while I was forced to wait on the bus. I wanted to experience at least one of the fairs that I was going to be performing at. This seemed like a good one.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.47 - The Indiana State Fair
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: August 1, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.46 - On the Road Again

sc2.jpg Two hours later, I was contentedly resting on the couch in my bus as we made our way east. It was going to be a long trip to Indiana, but at least the bus was very comfortable to travel on.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.46 - On the Road Again
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: July 25, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.45 - Bad News

sc2.jpg Friday morning proved to be as horrible as I was afraid it would be. My name and face were plastered all over the entertainment sections of most of the newspapers that Dad had delivered to our house.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.45 - Bad News
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: July 18, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.44 - The OC Fair

sc2.jpg What was really worrying me was the thought of spending all of that time in the presence of friends and family who didn't know the truth about me. I only knew them as Megan, yet they were here to meet Sarah.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.44 - The OC Fair
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: July 11, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.43 - Sparkle

sc2.jpg Joe asked me to sit down in a chair while he walked over to a wall of guitars. There was a large crowd of people looking on now, while he pointed to a large red guitar that was hanging on the wall.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.43 - Sparkle
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: July 4, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.42 - Paramount Theatre

sc2.jpg The Paramount Theatre was the smallest venue on the tour, seating slightly less than 3,000 people. But the noise those fans generated rivaled anywhere else I had performed as it reverberated around the small theatre that had been designed with acoustics in mind.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.42 - Paramount Theatre
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: June 27, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.41 - The Mid-State Fair

sc2.jpg Each step toward the stage brought the level of the rush I had been feeling all day closer and closer to the storm that I knew was coming. Each step closer provided me with a louder and louder roar from the crowd.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.41 - The Mid-State Fair
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: June 20, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.40 - The Best Day

sc2.jpg There was a small stack of presents on the table that we made Mom open before I had to go get ready, and by the time I stepped into Sarah's room to put on the wig I knew that she had already had a great day.

My song was totally going to make it the best birthday ever.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.40 - The Best Day
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: June 13, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.39 - Riding in Style

sc2.jpg We were driving up a fairly busy street when I first got a glimpse of it. I noticed a small group of people congregating around a chain-link fence; they were pointing in at a parking lot while taking pictures.
A moment later it came into view.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.39 - Riding in Style
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: June 6, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.38 - Hey! You're On TV!

sc2.jpg While I was fast-forwarding through the second commercial break, something caught my eye. It looked like me! I immediately hit play again and the image on the screen solidified into a picture of Sarah! Seconds later I heard my voice come from the speakers!

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.38 - Hey! You're On TV!
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: May 30, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.37 - All Aboard the Crazy Train

sc2.jpg I took a seat next to Holly and the rest of the band, who were looking at the proceedings with the same confused look that was plastered on my face. None of us really understood what was going on.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.37 - All Aboard the Crazy Train
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: May 23, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.36 - My Hero

sc2.jpg Scott wanted me to write another song for the concert tour. I had been trying to find the emotions and feelings that were always the beginning of the inspiration for a song. Staring up into my mother's eyes, I found it.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.36 - My Hero
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: May 16, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.35 - Friends and Family

sc2.jpg I arrived home shortly after noon to find my mom excitedly waiting for me. She had a big smile on her face as she waited for me to change. Once I was out of Sarah's clothes and into one of my own dresses, she dragged me back out to her car, refusing to tell me where we were going or why she was so excited.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.35 - Friends and Family
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: May 9, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.34 - Tonight's Headline

sc2.jpg "My first guest of the evening has managed to capture the hearts of America in a very short amount of time. Her first album, 'Intuition', is currently on track to go platinum within the first month of its release. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the lovely and talented, Sarah Carerra!"

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.34 - Tonight's Headline
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: May 2, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.33 - The Songs We Sing

sc2.jpg When we finished playing each of the songs, we'd have a brief discussion about whether to include it in the tour or not. Truthfully, I didn't think anyone was going to say ‘no’ to any of them. It felt slightly like we were just going through the motions when everyone already knew they would be included. They probably just wanted to hear them.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.33 - The Songs We Sing
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: April 25, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.32 - Surprise Interviews

sc2.jpg The one thing I liked least about Sarah Carerra was her crazy schedule. I knew that I was up early so that I could be interviewed on a number of radio shows.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.32 - Surprise Interviews
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: April 18, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.31 - Golden Friendships

sc2.jpg There it was - the real reason that Ethan had been so awkward around me since the concert in Salt Lake City.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.31 - Golden Friendships
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: April 11, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.30 - Hidden Inspiration

sc2.jpg It was so nice to just hang out with the band for a while. When we got together most of the time, all we did was work. I knew we needed to have another type of relationship if we really wanted to be successful.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.30 - Hidden Inspiration
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: April 4, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.29 - A Friend in Need

sc2.jpg With a great amount of trepidation, I got out of my car and headed for the front door. Ringing the doorbell was almost enough to make me want to head back home. I hadn't had to face anyone who knew me as my old self in over a month and a half.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.29 - A Friend in Need
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: March 28, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.28 - A Staple for the Holliday

sc2.jpg The arena was alive with sound as we approached the doors onto the floor. I smiled to myself as I felt the rush start to creep into my bones. When my escort opened the door, the rush intensified immensely at the sound of Josh singing and the roar of the crowd. The place was awash with energy, and I couldn't help but bask in it.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.28 - A Staple for the Holliday
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: March 21, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.27 - We Love You Too, Austin!

sc2.jpg I loved Austin. I knew that I had been taking a lot of my parents’ attention this summer. I didn't mean to make him feel left out at all.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.27 - We Love You Too, Austin!
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: March 14, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.26 - Lucky Girl

sc2.jpg The house itself was something I had only ever seen in movies before. I knew that my family lived in a nice house that would get us a pretty penny if we ever sold it, but this place put to shame the home I'd known my entire life. I was really intimidated as I stepped out of my car and approached the front door. I really wished I had Mom and Dad, or even Emily or Ethan with me to help keep me from turning and running away.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.26 - Lucky Girl
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: March 7, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.25 - Just Another Day at the Mall

sc2.jpg When I awoke on Thursday morning, I couldn't contain the excitement level that started to rise within me. Not only was I going to get the chance to sing and interact with a number of my fans, but I was also going to release my first album!

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.25 - Just Another Day at the Mall
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: January 17, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.24 - Doctors and Pop Stars and Music Videos, Oh My!

sc2.jpg A large grin spread across his face when he saw me, and my heart nearly melted. I had forgotten how cute that smile was.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.24 - Doctors and Pop Stars and Music Videos, Oh My!
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: January 10, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.23 - Star Power

sc2.jpg Dad and I had signed a contract with Starlight for at least three commercials over the next year. This first one, along with the print ad, was focusing on the 'Night Sky' eye shadow collection that Stephanie had been using to give me my signature look.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.23 - Star Power
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: January 3, 2011

Sarah Carerra - 2.22 - Stardom

sc2.jpg "What do you have going on today?" Mom asked.

"I've got a meeting with the people who make the perfume we wanted to endorse," I told her. Then I thought of something that I hoped would really make her happy. It would make me happy, at least. "Do you want to come?"

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.22 - Stardom
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: December 27, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.21 - Independent Women

sc2.jpg "Can you sing?" Katy piped up. She looked surprised at this information. Naturally, I hadn't sung much around Mom's family before, so few of them knew about my singing ability.

"She is really good," Tracy told her. Katy looked at me with a puzzled expression. This was a side of me she had never seen, never even considered before.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.21 - Independent Women
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: December 20, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.20 - Beach Party

sc2.jpg I smiled when I stepped into my own closet to get ready for the day. No glam outfits, no wigs, no Sarah for the whole weekend. I smiled at the opportunity to just be myself.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.20 - Beach Party
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: December 13, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.19 - The Jive

sc2.jpg I'd spent the whole week living Sarah's life alone when I had a perfectly good friend sitting at home bored out of his mind. I was going to get Ethan off his parents' couch and into my car if it was the last thing I did. Calling him wasn't going to get me anywhere; he probably wouldn't answer anyway. But he couldn’t really ignore it when a #1 recording artist was ringing his doorbell.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.19 - The Jive
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: December 6, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.18 - Fly Like an Angel

sc2.jpg "That's a wrap!" Jonothon finally called. I smiled. It had been a long, hot day, but I had no doubt that it was all worth it. This video was going to rock.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.18 - Fly Like an Angel
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: November 29, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.17 - Stairway to Stardom

sc2.jpg "Action!" Jonothon yelled, and I took a step forward. I took a total of five steps before I reached the sign pointing down the alley. I could hear the cameras behind me as I ran my fingers over the top of the sign while turning to walk down the alley. When I was two steps into the alley, Jonothon yelled, "Cut!"

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.17 - Stairway to Stardom
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: November 22, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.16 - Unexpected Visitor

sc2.jpg I had stepped over to the small table in the studio that held my water bottle and wet my throat. Then I turned toward the control booth to hear what Scott had to say about our latest attempt. But instead of Scott, my eyes connected to similar, emerald-green eyes on the boy who had just stepped inside from the hallway.

Johnny. Johnny Crawford.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.16 - Unexpected Visitor
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: November 15, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.15 - Mary, Me, and Ethan

sc2.jpg Ethan had been as close to me as a brother while we had grown up. In some respects, he was closer to me than Austin was. Were these feelings the same feelings that I had for Austin now? Or were they more?

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.15 - Mary, Me, and Ethan
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: November 8, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.14 - Wake Up! Redux

sc2.jpg The last time I was here I had collapsed on stage. That wasn't likely to happen today, but that knowledge didn't make me feel any less nervous.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.14 - Wake Up! Redux
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: November 1, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.13 - The Perfect Shot

sc2.jpg "Oh heaven above, I think that was it!" Jay said loudly. "Sarah, that was brilliant! Do it again."

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.13 - The Perfect Shot
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: October 25, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.12 - Album Art

sc2.jpg As I stepped out of the car, I started to feel nervous. It looked like there was an area cordoned off for the shoot, but there were still many people milling about preparing for a day at the beach. I hadn't really been seen in public since the press conference, and this photo shoot might give me more exposure than I was ready for.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.12 - Album Art
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: October 18, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.11 - It's Just a Job

sc2.jpg Dad looked back down at the folder before turning back to me. "Do you want to go over the endorsements?"

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.11 - It's Just a Job
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: October 11, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.10 - The Woman behind the Wig

sc2.jpg It was the presence of the band that was the real issue. The idea of not wearing the wig in front of them almost felt like I would be standing naked in front of them. It felt like I was being exposed more than I ever had before.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.10 - The Woman behind the Wig
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: October 4, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.09 - The Band Played On

sc2.jpg I smiled. This was the first time that I had seen the band since I had collapsed on stage. While I deeply regretted not calling them to let them know I was okay, I was happy that they cared enough to worry.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.09 - The Band Played On
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: September 27, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.08 - It's a Date

sc2.jpg The press conference had taken away the one thing that I enjoyed most about being Sarah, and it left me shying away from the idea of performing again. The adrenaline rush that made it all worthwhile seemed to pale in comparison to what I was feeling now.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.08 - It's a Date
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: September 20, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.07 - Press Forward

sc2.jpg He stepped up to the microphone, and I stopped short just behind him, in plain view of the large number of people that filled the room. I had never seen so many reporters and photographers in one place before!

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.07 - Press Forward
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: September 13, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.06 - Hospital Blues

sc2.jpg The constant hum of machinery and the intermittent beeping were the first things that I became aware of. The smell of antiseptic was next. I opened my eyes a moment later.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.06 - Hospital Blues
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: September 6, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.05 - Wake Up!

sc2.jpg I was nervous. For the first time since before the concert, I was nervous.

"Please welcome Sarah Carerra!" I heard a male voice say. I knew that it was the voice of Matt Donaldson, one of the co-hosts of 'Wake Up!'.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.05 - Wake Up!
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: August 30, 2010

Sarah Carerra - 2.04 - Song and Sand

sc2.jpg I'd had two songs running around in my head since the concert - two songs that I wanted to write down on paper. It had been a while since I had written a song, but I needed to get these out of my head soon.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.04 - Song and Sand
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: August 23, 2010

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