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Maggie Stiefvater
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All of Maggie Stiefvater's life decisions have been based around her inability to be gainfully employed. Talking to yourself, staring into space, and coming to work in your pajamas are frowned upon when you're a waitress, calligraphy instructor, or technical editor (all of which she's tried), but are highly prized traits in novelists and artists. She's made her living as one or the other since she was 22. She now lives an eccentric life in the middle of nowhere, Virginia with her charmingly straight-laced husband, two kids, two neurotic dogs, and a 1973 Camaro named Loki.
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Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.15 — 1,816 ratings — published 2000 9 editions |
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Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.02 — 708 ratings — published 2008 5 editions |
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Ballad: The Gathering of Faerie by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.33 — 142 ratings — published 2009 2 editions |
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Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads author) avg rating 5.00 — 8 ratings — published 2010 |
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Forever (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #3) by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads author) avg rating 5.00 — 2 ratings — published 2010 |
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date: October 30, 2009 09:45AM location: The United Kingdom description: Maggie Stiefvater will be having a Live Chat with the members of Wild Things on the 30th October, at 12pm EST. If you cannot be online at the time please leave a question in the topic provided at the top of the group discussion page. Hope to see you all there! | |||
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"Still Wolf Watching" - A SHIVER trailer by Maggie Stiefvater
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Stop-motion animation trailer made by Maggie Stiefvater, featuring hundreds of paper cut-outs.
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"You're beautiful and sad," I said finally, not looking at him when I did. "Just like your eyes. You're like a song that I heard when I was a little kid but forgot I knew until I heard it again." For a long moment there was only the whirring sound of the tires on the road, and then Sam said softly, "Thank you."
— Maggie Stiefvater (Shiver)
— Maggie Stiefvater (Shiver)
"'Sam,' the girl said. 'Sam.'
She was the past present and future. I wanted to answer , but I was broken."
— Maggie Stiefvater (Shiver)
She was the past present and future. I wanted to answer , but I was broken."
— Maggie Stiefvater (Shiver)
"..and me holding this moment that was as fragile as a bird in my hands"
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Hi ya Maggie! Stopping in to say hello and hope all is just tremendous for you and yours!!! XOXOXO thinking of ya always! Have a fantastic day!
Haley wrote: "Maggie Stiefvater, you are excellent at writing about badasses. I just finished Ballad and sweet baby Jesus, I love that Mr. Sullivan. Haha.But I have some questions (some of which you might not ..."
*grin* Thanks. I'm really glad you liked Ballad, especially the SullivanLove bit. ;) And in my head, there are more stories in that series, but they are a bit backed up behind other novels in the queue, so it might be a bit of a delay. Thanks for all this, by the way!
Heather wrote: "Finally working on that Kraken love story, huh? :PSo Lament and Ballad aren't going to be part of an ongoing series? "
Heh. No kraken. Believe me, something much, much cooler. ;) And in my head, there are more Ballad/ Lament novels, but they are definitely a few books back in the queue.
Maggie wrote: "Heather wrote: "Hey, Maggie! Just wondering: Of your two current series, which one is your favorite? I realize that may be like asking a mom which of her kids is her favorite, but... I'm curious. I..."Blood, beaches and kissing... Finally working on that Kraken love story, huh? :P
So Lament and Ballad aren't going to be part of an ongoing series?
Maggie Stiefvater, you are excellent at writing about badasses. I just finished Ballad and sweet baby Jesus, I love that Mr. Sullivan. Haha.But I have some questions (some of which you might not be able to answer)! Is there going to be a third novel in the Lament series? It seemed like there will be, but your list of books only has the Mercy Falls books. And Dee and Luke- I don't know what to say! I love them together but now they seem broken. Will you write more about them from Dee's perspective?
But Dee and Luke aside, I loved Ballad. James and Nuala are so perfect for each other. I cracked up laughing more times than I can count while reading it because of them (and Paul, too). Oh, and thank you so much for killing off a certain awful relative. I wanted to punch her in the face so bad, you have no idea. Haha.
But this is starting to get long so I'll end it here. And also, congrats on the Shiver! I cant wait to find out about the cast and all that.
Hi Maggie!
Just wanted to thank you for coming to answer questions in the YA group. I'd hate to think you had a bad expierence doing it but judging on some of the people's responses, I think you may not have enjoyed it as much as you should have. =(
I wrote a comment in responses in that group already but just incase you don't go back there anymore, just know that there are thousands of people who loved your book.
It was one of my favourite reads of this year, by far.
I'm writing a story myself and I really fear having to face the different reactions. I suppose that's immature of me. I know that people have different tastes and that I understand but then there are those who offer unintelligent and cruel reviews. That frightens me. :P
So, in short, I think you are courageous to go through with this whole process. Your books are deserving of the high praise they get. Don't ever doubt it! <3
Kate wrote: "Hi Maggie, I am SO sorry about what I wrote in my review about you not intending for her readers to cry while reading Shiver. I am really sorry. :( I just read an interview where you said I wrote S..."Hahaha!! Oh, Kate, please don't apologize, I was amused when I took a peek at your review. :D It was a great review.
Hi Maggie, I am SO sorry about what I wrote in my review about you not intending for her readers to cry while reading Shiver. I am really sorry. :( I just read an interview where you said I wrote Shiver because I like to make people cry. Many apologies.
Heather wrote: "Hey, Maggie! Just wondering: Of your two current series, which one is your favorite? I realize that may be like asking a mom which of her kids is her favorite, but... I'm curious. I've read all you..."Hee! I can't answer which is my favorite -- they both scratch different itches. But I can say that yes, Shiver's a trilogy, and my book after that will involve blood, beaches, and kissing. :)
Hey, Maggie! Just wondering: Of your two current series, which one is your favorite? I realize that may be like asking a mom which of her kids is her favorite, but... I'm curious. I've read all your published books, so far, and while I adore them all, I'm a total Sam/Grace girl. Also, we all know that Shiver is the first of a trilogy, but I was wondering if anything is going to follow Lament The Faerie Queen's Deception and Ballad The Gathering of Faerie.
See ya on LJ! Heather/bella_fox
Maggie wrote: "♥ Brigid ♥ wrote: "Hi Maggie! Thanks for adding me. :D I loved your book Lament – read the whole thing in one sitting. :) I'm excited to read your other books!I'm so glad you loved it, Brigid! Good luck with your writing."
:D thanks!
Oh, and I just read Shiver a few days ago. It was great!! ^_^
Kate wrote: "Hi Maggie, just wanted to let you know I reviewed SHIVER on Goodreads and on my review site: http://readthisbook.wordpress.com/2009/1...=] I love SHIVER! "
What a great review!!! Thanks so much and I'm so glad you loved it!
Hi Maggie, just wanted to let you know I reviewed SHIVER on Goodreads and on my review site: http://readthisbook.wordpress.com/2009/1...=] I love SHIVER!
Rachel wrote: "Hi, Maggie :)I just wanted to say congrats on having the rights to Shiver picked up. It's going to be amazing watching your book come to life on the big screen.
~ Rachel"
Thanks! It's really exciting!!!!
Hi, Maggie :)I just wanted to say congrats on having the rights to Shiver picked up. It's going to be amazing watching your book come to life on the big screen.
~ Rachel
Greek Ninjaful wrote: "Hi Maggie Stiefvater, I am reading Shiver! Im on page 169...I LOVE IT! I can't get enough of this book. I love Sam! He's awesome. I am so glad I got my hands on this book.
Greek Ninjaful
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Thank you! And yes, the film rights have been optioned by Unique Features/ Warner Bros. So fingers crossed it all works out!
Katy (twilight_teen14) wrote: "Maggie,Thanks so much for friending. I LOVE THE BOOK SHIVER! It's one of my favorite books! Sam and Grace are an awesome couple! I cannot wait until it's a movie!
Katy"
Thanks, Katy! I'm so glad you loved it!
Hi Maggie Stiefvater, I am reading Shiver! Im on page 169...I LOVE IT! I can't get enough of this book. I love Sam! He's awesome. I am so glad I got my hands on this book.
Greek Ninjaful
(There's going to be a Shiver movie?!)
Maggie,Thanks so much for friending. I LOVE THE BOOK SHIVER! It's one of my favorite books! Sam and Grace are an awesome couple! I cannot wait until it's a movie!
Katy
Maggie,
First of all, thanks for the friending. I love your writing!
Also, I love love love the trailer "Still Wolf Watching". Very creative :-)
Well, I'm just glad that we're friends now and I hope all is going well. :-)
Ruby wrote: "It's gonna be a movie? I didn't know! :-) "Yup, the film rights have been optioned, which means they're onto the step of trying to arrange for directors and actors and stuff.
Alison wrote: "Maggie, I just saw in Variety that Shiver is on its way to the big screen! Congratulations!!
Alison
Alison's Book Marks"
Thank you! I'm so excited!
Maggie,
I just saw in Variety that Shiver is on its way to the big screen! Congratulations!!
Alison
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Terra wrote: " I just got my friend Shiver for her birthday! "Hope she loves it! Loki is doing great -- good weather for driving him nowadays!
Morning Pal! I know I have been MIA lately. Lots happening. I hope you are doing fabulous. I just got my friend Shiver for her birthday! She is stoked to start it, she doesn't even want to finish the book she is reading right now. LOL
Happy Friday and have a GREAT weekend!!! xoxox
PS How's Loki?! ;-)
Terra
Maggie wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Hello, thank-you for accepting my friend request i really loved your book Lament. I couldn't put it down. I'm looking forward to reading your other books =D~Rachel"
Thank you! Ball..."
Awesome! I'm gonna pay a visit to the bookshop very soon lol
Rachel wrote: "Hello, thank-you for accepting my friend request i really loved your book Lament. I couldn't put it down. I'm looking forward to reading your other books =D~Rachel"
Thank you! Ballad comes out in bookstores today -- very exciting!
Maggie wrote: "Spooky wrote: "Hey Meggie,I made some alternative bookcovers for Shiver. Check them out if you like (http://spookycookie.deviantart.com/art/S...). "
Cool! I like the one on..."
Thanks so much :D
Hello, thank-you for accepting my friend request i really loved your book Lament. I couldn't put it down. I'm looking forward to reading your other books =D~Rachel
Spooky wrote: "Hey Meggie,I made some alternative bookcovers for Shiver. Check them out if you like (http://spookycookie.deviantart.com/art/S...). "
Cool! I like the one on the far right especially!
Hey Meggie,I made some alternative bookcovers for Shiver. Check them out if you like (http://spookycookie.deviantart.com/art/S...). It's not that I don't like the actual cover for Shiver (in fact I think it's awesome), I just was so bored at work :P
RENÉE wrote: "I absolutely fell in love with Shiver!! "Wow, thank you so much! And thanks for passing the word along -- I really, really appreciate it.
I absolutely fell in love with Shiver!! I really think that you are a great writer, not just in the young adult realm, but just in general. I've already gotten 2 other friends hooked on the Mercy Falls wolves!! You've made me an overnight fan!& thanks for the add (:
♥ Brigid ♥ wrote: "Hi Maggie! Thanks for adding me. :D I loved your book Lament – read the whole thing in one sitting. :) I'm excited to read your other books!I'm so glad you loved it, Brigid! Good luck with your writing.
Hi Maggie! Thanks for adding me. :D I loved your book Lament – read the whole thing in one sitting. :) I'm excited to read your other books!I'm trying to get a book published right now. I'll keep you updated. :] ttyl!
-Brigid
Sara wrote: "Ahhhh, it was amazing Maggie!! I loved Shiver and was so surpsied that your first book dealt with Celtic mythology because I never would have expected it. I'm a HUGE celtic mythology fan and so I w..."You know I can't tell you if there's Luke in Ballad! shhhhhhh . .
I am sooo thrilled that you love the romances. I think you'll like Ballad, even if I can't tell you any hints about it. And yes, there are more books in that series rattling around in my head. :)
Ahhhh, it was amazing Maggie!! I loved Shiver and was so surpsied that your first book dealt with Celtic mythology because I never would have expected it. I'm a HUGE celtic mythology fan and so I was totally excited! You did not dissapoint! It was even better than I could have expected.The way you write about romance is just..soo... I'm lost for words. It's so perfect.
Your females aren't these feeble little things who give their hearts to more than one man and seem completely and utterly undecisive.
They are strong despite their constant battle with genuine and relatable vulnerabilities.
I completely adore the couples in your novels. They are just thrown together for the sake of it. They actually...for lack of a better word, click.
I can not wait for Ballad!!- I'm very excited it is from James perspective too- I was rather fond of him. I think he was an amazing friend and I'm excited for his dealings with nuala! muahaha.
Will there be any Luke in Ballad? I sure hope so- even a little tiny smidge? Will there be a third book? With all of them? To wrap it all up? Pretty please?
=)
Sara wrote: "Hi Maggie!SO, I've just started Lament. (I read shiver less than two weeks ago)
Can I just say that I LOVE the way you write?
You are too, too nice, Sara! Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're loving Lament as much as Shiver so far . . . I worried about readers enjoying both of them since they are so different, subject wise. Hope you keep liking it!
Maggie
Hi Maggie!
SO, I've just started Lament. (I read shiver less than two weeks ago)
Can I just say that I LOVE the way you write?
There have been times when I love a story but find I am annoyed with the writer's style. But that is completely not the case with your stories- I love the way you write! To top it off, it looks like it's going to be as intense and exciting as Shiver.
Okay, back to reading!
Keep up the great work,Maggie!
-Sara
Alice Cullen (alice34526) wrote: "Your such a good writer! I love Shiver! I haven't even finished and I dream about werewolves! Its so intriging!"Yay! Thanks! I hope you keep loving it!
Carla wrote: "I think you should change your picture on here to the one of you wearing a kilt playing the pipes. Also, you need a bumper sticker for Loki which says "Emo on the Inside" "On the inside, Loki is a Ferrari. ;p
I think you should change your picture on here to the one of you wearing a kilt playing the pipes. Also, you need a bumper sticker for Loki which says "Emo on the Inside"
Spooky wrote: "Thanks so much for your reply :) I think it's great that you're staying in such close contact with your fans!Is there a set release date for Linger yet? And will the audiobook be released at the s..."
It'll most likely be August 1 2010 for both of them!
Thanks so much for your reply :) I think it's great that you're staying in such close contact with your fans!Is there a set release date for Linger yet? And will the audiobook be released at the same time? Because I listened to it and loved it.
Spooky wrote: "Hey Meggie,just wanted to let you know that I just read Shiver and wow, it was amazing! The last chapter really had me shiver.."
Thank you! I'm SO glad you loved it. :D I am excited about Linger, and my editor just read it and said "this is everything Shiver fans will want." So I'm hopeful fans will like it!
