Suzanne Young's Blog, page 12
May 19, 2011
I wonder...
I've seen the inside pages of A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL--totally exciting. I've seen the cover. I've looked through the Advanced Reader Copy--even read a few pages. The final jacket was gorgeous as I tried it on my other books to daydream about what my real live book would someday look like. I've wondered....
Until now. YAY!! A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL is ALIVE!! Not really, but I got a finished author copy and she is so pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love her.
It's small moments like this, holding your finished book--that make it real. All the rest is just blog posts and guesses. So I'm going to take a moment to cuddle my book, and in 32 days A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL will be on a shelf near you.
A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL is also part of Teenreads.com Beach Bag Contest and here you can read a three-chapter excerpt from the novel. If you want...
Until now. YAY!! A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL is ALIVE!! Not really, but I got a finished author copy and she is so pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love her.
It's small moments like this, holding your finished book--that make it real. All the rest is just blog posts and guesses. So I'm going to take a moment to cuddle my book, and in 32 days A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL will be on a shelf near you.
A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL is also part of Teenreads.com Beach Bag Contest and here you can read a three-chapter excerpt from the novel. If you want...
May 16, 2011
Some Coolish Updates
A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL comes out in just a little over a month. I honestly can't believe it. It seems like a million years ago (last January) that I announced the deal and did a little dance. But now... it's almost here! Yay! Have you preordered it yet? It might be kinda cool if you did....
Anyway, the reviews are just starting to come in, and I'm super excited to say that BOOKLIST gave it a STARRED REVIEW!!! *dies. *revives
Here's a quick peek:
"A clever and well-written fantasy. Whether Charlotte is an angel or a being less freighted by religious tradition is left up to the reader, but the dilemma of how we can make a lasting impression is a very human concern. Young offers an elegant solution that is well worth consideration."
— BOOKLIST (STARRED REVIEW)
Kirkus had some kind things to say as well:
"A gripping supernatural romance… An imaginative twist on the timeless battle between dark and light. " --Kirkus
And then today, I ventured out into the day in search of a magazine--Girls' Life (GL) Magazine to be exact. The June/July issue is finally out and A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL is included on their Beach Blanket Book Club!! (Hope you don't mind sand in your tears).
So it has been a pretty cool last couple of weeks. I also sold a new book series (details on my books page) and FINALLY caught up on the laundry.
Feel free to grab the A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL countdown widget from the sidebar or embed the awesome book trailer that VLC Productions put together on your own blog!
Have a fantastic week!!!
Suz
Anyway, the reviews are just starting to come in, and I'm super excited to say that BOOKLIST gave it a STARRED REVIEW!!! *dies. *revives
Here's a quick peek:
"A clever and well-written fantasy. Whether Charlotte is an angel or a being less freighted by religious tradition is left up to the reader, but the dilemma of how we can make a lasting impression is a very human concern. Young offers an elegant solution that is well worth consideration."
— BOOKLIST (STARRED REVIEW)
Kirkus had some kind things to say as well:
"A gripping supernatural romance… An imaginative twist on the timeless battle between dark and light. " --Kirkus
And then today, I ventured out into the day in search of a magazine--Girls' Life (GL) Magazine to be exact. The June/July issue is finally out and A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL is included on their Beach Blanket Book Club!! (Hope you don't mind sand in your tears).
So it has been a pretty cool last couple of weeks. I also sold a new book series (details on my books page) and FINALLY caught up on the laundry.
Feel free to grab the A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL countdown widget from the sidebar or embed the awesome book trailer that VLC Productions put together on your own blog!
Have a fantastic week!!!
Suz
May 12, 2011
Trailer: A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL
It's finally here!!! YAY!! Okay, so I'm about to show the finished book trailer for A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL. After that, the best thing to do is preorder your copy!! :-)
Also, if you'd like to WIN a finished, signed copy there are three ways to win! Contests all end Sunday 5/15 at midnight.
1. Embed the trailer in your blog and then go HERE and link the Novel Novice to your site. Chances here are probably best. From the blogs, I'll pick one winner.
or
2. Link to the trailer on twitter using the hashtag #aNsB From those links with hashtags I'll pick one winner.
or
3. Post the trailer on facebook and tag me so that I can see it. From the linked or embedded trailers I'll pick one winner.
So yay!!!! Are you ready?? This is insanely exciting!!!
Also, if you'd like to WIN a finished, signed copy there are three ways to win! Contests all end Sunday 5/15 at midnight.
1. Embed the trailer in your blog and then go HERE and link the Novel Novice to your site. Chances here are probably best. From the blogs, I'll pick one winner.
or
2. Link to the trailer on twitter using the hashtag #aNsB From those links with hashtags I'll pick one winner.
or
3. Post the trailer on facebook and tag me so that I can see it. From the linked or embedded trailers I'll pick one winner.
So yay!!!! Are you ready?? This is insanely exciting!!!
April 15, 2011
Get Your Sunscreen! Time to register for SCBWI's Annual Summer Conference in LA!
New unicorn messenger bag? Check. Professional-looking cardigans? Check. Fancy dresses that make me look taller? Check. PJ's? Uh...
It's time to register for the SCBWI Annual Summer Conference in LA!!!!! Registration opened today and you can sign up HERE!! Yes, right HERE! (click the link)
This year's format has changed to add maximum potential for all the fabulous attendees! I'll be there. Alice Pope, Lee Wind, Jaime Temairik, Jolie Stekly and Martha Brockenbrough (TEAM BLOG) will be there. WILL YOU????
The amazing line-up is heart-stopping, and really, isn't it just fun to think about having a PJ party by the pool?? (For real. There's a PJ party).
So register online today!! See you there!
It's time to register for the SCBWI Annual Summer Conference in LA!!!!! Registration opened today and you can sign up HERE!! Yes, right HERE! (click the link)
This year's format has changed to add maximum potential for all the fabulous attendees! I'll be there. Alice Pope, Lee Wind, Jaime Temairik, Jolie Stekly and Martha Brockenbrough (TEAM BLOG) will be there. WILL YOU????
The amazing line-up is heart-stopping, and really, isn't it just fun to think about having a PJ party by the pool?? (For real. There's a PJ party).
So register online today!! See you there!
April 14, 2011
I'm so excited.... about Wordstock!
I'm one of those writers who gets fixated on things. Whether it's obessing about a cover or a book trailer, there is always something (or several somethings) that I WANT. Like WANT WANT. And so today was an awesome day!!
I've wanted to be a speaker at Wordstock--an awesome literary festival here in Portland--since I attended it two years ago. For me it was one of those, "I wish I wish I wish" things. Today, I was INVITED TO SPEAK THERE!!
Omg, yay, right??? I'm so unspeakably excited about this. Of course, right after I said yes, I thought, WAIT!? What am I going to talk about for 45 minutes????
Well, I'll have some time to think about it since the festival is October 8-9th. But I'll keep you posted on my increasing anxiety and social disorder leading up to the event!
Check out more about Wordstock HERE!!
I've wanted to be a speaker at Wordstock--an awesome literary festival here in Portland--since I attended it two years ago. For me it was one of those, "I wish I wish I wish" things. Today, I was INVITED TO SPEAK THERE!!
Omg, yay, right??? I'm so unspeakably excited about this. Of course, right after I said yes, I thought, WAIT!? What am I going to talk about for 45 minutes????
Well, I'll have some time to think about it since the festival is October 8-9th. But I'll keep you posted on my increasing anxiety and social disorder leading up to the event!
Check out more about Wordstock HERE!!
April 11, 2011
A sneak peek at the A Need so Beautiful trailer!
The fantastic VLC Productions is doing the book trailer for A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL as I type! Well, sort of. It's in post production--but Vania was kind enough to send me some stills from the photo shoot yesterday
And since we all know I'm a patient, mature and classy lady, I will just say that they were lovely. Thank you.
NOW HERE'S KISSING!!!!! Oh My Harlin! And it's Charlotte!!!!
Look for the full trailer in a few weeks!
And check out A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL coming June 21st!!
And since we all know I'm a patient, mature and classy lady, I will just say that they were lovely. Thank you.
NOW HERE'S KISSING!!!!! Oh My Harlin! And it's Charlotte!!!!
Look for the full trailer in a few weeks!
And check out A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL coming June 21st!!
March 25, 2011
A Need so Beautiful final
Okay, I'm coming back from my very short vacation because I got to see the finished jacket for A Need so Beautiful and I want to share because I love it!!!!! I'm so excited!!!! Less than three months....
March 24, 2011
Suzanne Runs Away
Sorry I haven't been posting much. I've been doing this thing. It's called living. :-) I've been planning birthday parties and sleepovers and making doctor's appointments and cooking dinner. Okay, I'm lying about the last one. But I have ordered a lot of pizza.
Basically I'm going to runaway from my online life for a bit. I've already been withdrawing, but with A Need so Beautiful coming up in three months, I know I have a lot of interviews and posts to ready. So for now, I'll just relax--which really means I'll catch up on laundry, read published books, meet friends for lunch.
Anyone else want to run away from the internet with me??? Where should we go??
xoxo Suz
Basically I'm going to runaway from my online life for a bit. I've already been withdrawing, but with A Need so Beautiful coming up in three months, I know I have a lot of interviews and posts to ready. So for now, I'll just relax--which really means I'll catch up on laundry, read published books, meet friends for lunch.
Anyone else want to run away from the internet with me??? Where should we go??
xoxo Suz
March 14, 2011
Winner- Awesome Contest of Awesomeness
And the winner of a ton of cool stuff from me and author Hannah Moskowitz is....
NIKKI MEIGGS! Congratulations, Nikki!
But since there were so many entries, let's name a few runners up!
Brandon Crews, you've won a copy of Invincible Summer by Hannah Moskowitz!
Jenn (BooksatMidnight),you've won a copy of A Need so Beautiful by Suzanne Young
Winners, I'll be contacting you soon! Thanks for all the entries!! You all are.... well.... awesome.
Suz
NIKKI MEIGGS! Congratulations, Nikki!
But since there were so many entries, let's name a few runners up!
Brandon Crews, you've won a copy of Invincible Summer by Hannah Moskowitz!
Jenn (BooksatMidnight),you've won a copy of A Need so Beautiful by Suzanne Young
Winners, I'll be contacting you soon! Thanks for all the entries!! You all are.... well.... awesome.
Suz
March 8, 2011
Book Signing: Starring Kimberly Derting
Very excited that fabulous author Kimberly Derting (The Body Finder series) was in town talking about her newest book Desires of the Dead at Powell's. I was happy to catch up with her and a couple of blogger friends!
Kimberly taking questions from the audience:
Violet, Candace and me:
Ariel, me and Sarah:
And me and Sara from The Novel Novice:
Sara, Kimberly, me and Inara Scott (Delcroix Academy):
Good times. Good times. Go buy Desires of the Dead today!!
Kimberly taking questions from the audience:
Violet, Candace and me:
Ariel, me and Sarah:
And me and Sara from The Novel Novice:
Sara, Kimberly, me and Inara Scott (Delcroix Academy):
Good times. Good times. Go buy Desires of the Dead today!!
