So we’ve been thinking… our authors are pretty flipping great. And what better time to share all the ways in which we love them than National Authors Day? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite authors’ posts, funny and sweet, to share why they’re just the best.

They have faith, and take the leap—for us.

I know it seems dramatic. But EVERY SINGLE BOOK is a leap of faith, from page one to the last. Whether you’ve written one or, you know, 13.

— sarahdessen (@sarahdessen) October 26, 2016

They have the best comebacks.

The Shirley Jackson guide to responding to mean reviews. Via @ruth_franklin #shirleyjackson pic.twitter.com/QL7wF5Fe1i

— Anna Mazzola (@Anna_Mazz) October 26, 2016

They stay in on a Saturday night for us. (Sabaa, just go with it.)

My wild Saturday night. (No really, it’s wild…all sorts of havoc in the Empire tonight…) #amwriting #atorchagainstthenight

A photo posted by Sabaa Tahir (@sabaatahir) on Oct 24, 2015 at 8:00pm PDT

They keep it real.

does it count as writer's block if you're trying to work but all you can think about is the leftover pumpkin pie in your fridge

— Tahereh Mafi (@TaherehMafi) October 25, 2016

They face their fears for us.

What I love most about being an author, talking to groups of readers, is what would’ve scared me away from being an author. #troublesleeping

— Jay Asher (@jayasherguy) October 27, 2016

They make their dreams into books we can hold in our hands (or our e-readers, depending on your jam)

The permission to daydream all day. It used to be a reward for getting stuff done – and now it IS getting stuff done. It’s my job!

— Jenn Marie Thorne (@juniperjenny) October 27, 2016

They don’t forget their mentors.

Me with my mentor and hero, Lee Smith.

A photo posted by Sarah Dessen (@sdessen) on May 5, 2016 at 6:27pm PDT

They tell it like it is.

Alone in a dark corner. In a weird fog with my novel right now but inspired to push through it. Writing is a solitary shitshow sometimes huh

— Nova Ren Suma (@novaren) October 27, 2016

They ask the important questions.

I’m just going to stay in my pajamas and eat muffins all day while I write some words. Is that cool with everyone?

— Richelle Mead (@RichelleMead) July 25, 2016

They geek out, too.

My day with RDJ….. ‘s jacket. 😂😂😂 #tbt #byrequest #robertdowneyjr #istillhavethatpinkclipboard pic.twitter.com/JaGSqhurZx

— RHOphiuchus (@RominaRussell) October 13, 2016

They are inspirational.

Editing/reading/writing/sharing among a community of curious, caring people has been the best way to exist for the past quarter of my life

— Tavi Gevinson (@tavitulle) September 6, 2016

They love their fans.

St. Peters, Missouri. Man, some of the conversations I had tonight… I’m heading back to my hotel emotionally drained (in a good way!) and so inspired by how beautiful people can be.

A photo posted by Jay Asher (@jayasher13) on Oct 26, 2016 at 7:56pm PDT

They’re readers first, just like us.

When I see bad reviews of my books: *chuckles, shrugs*
When I see bad reviews of my favorite books: pic.twitter.com/dThmRUfHGC

— Jenn Marie Thorne (@juniperjenny) October 27, 2016