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THE PROGRAM pre-order giveaway

Hey, everyone. I'm teaming up with IB Book Blogging for a PROGRAM  pre-order giveaway. The book is just a little over a month away (WHAT?!), and if you pre-order your copy in the next few weeks, you'll receive a prize pack and be entered to win one of three grand prizes. Here's more info:

All preorders of THE PROGRAM made before April 22nd will receive a signed poster, bookmarks, and ring pop with a quote from book. In addition, you will be entered to win one of these grand prizes.
3rd Prize- An advanced copy of JUST LIKE FATE by Suzanne Young and Cat Patrick--which will be release in August. 2nd Prize- The Suzanne Young Collection (includes signed copies of A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL, A WANT SO WICKED, and an ARC of JUST LIKE FATE)1st Prize- The Suzanne Young Collection + a lemon yellow iPod shuffle with THE PROGRAM playlist preloaded (includes songs like Comfortably Numb, Mad World, and eight more).

In Sloane’s world, true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program.

Sloane knows better than to cry in front of anyone. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories.

 Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in. And The Program is coming for them.

You can read the first chapter of THE PROGRAM at www.theprogramseries.com

 Here’s how to enter:

You must pre-order The Program to be entered into the giveaway and to receive your gift package. You can pre-order from anywhere, but if you order from Changing Hands Bookstore, the books will be signed. You just have to put a note requesting a signed copy when ordering. Follow the link to their site:  HERE

We are not requiring you to send your receipt to enter (honor system), but if your name is drawn for one of the grand prizes, we will ask for proof of purchase.

To enter, sign up at rafflecopter. Sorry, but the contest is only open to US residents due to the cost of shipping.

Good luck!

 http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/f53fae39/"

THE PROGRAM preorder giveaway

Hey, everyone. I'm teaming up with IB Book Blogging for a PROGRAM  preorder giveaway. The book is just a little over a month away (WHAT?!), and if you preorder your copy in the next few weeks, you'll receive a prize pack and be entered to win one of three grand prizes. Here's more info:

All preorders of THE PROGRAM made before April 22nd will receive a signed poster, bookmarks, and ring pop with a quote from book. In addition, you will be entered to win one of these grand prizes.
3rd Prize- An advanced copy of JUST LIKE FATE by Suzanne Young and Cat Patrick--which will be release in August. 2nd Prize- The Suzanne Young Collection (includes signed copies of A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL, A WANT SO WICKED, and an ARC of JUST LIKE FATE)1st Prize- The Suzanne Young Collection + a lemon yellow iPod shuffle with THE PROGRAM playlist preloaded (includes songs like Comfortably Numb, Mad World, and eight more).

In Sloane’s world, true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program.

Sloane knows better than to cry in front of anyone. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories.

 Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in. And The Program is coming for them.

You can read the first chapter of THE PROGRAM at www.theprogramseries.com

 Here’s how to enter:

You must preorder The Program to be entered into the giveaway and to receive your gift package. You can preorder from anywhere, but if you order from Changing Hands Bookstore, the books will be signed. You just have to put a note requesting a signed copy when ordering. Follow the link to their site:  HERE

We are not requiring you to send your receipt to enter (honor system), but if your name is drawn for one of the grand prizes, we will ask for proof of purchase.

To enter, sign up at rafflecopter. Sorry, but the contest is only open to US residents due to the cost of shipping.

Good luck!

 http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/f53fae39/"

THE PROGRAM offical trailer shoot

I'm pretty excited to share a few pictures from the trailer shoot for THE PROGRAM. It's reminiscent of the opening scene of the book--which you can read right now at www.theprogramseries.com.

Sloane, in a stark white classroom, filling out the survey used to determine her state of mind. A horrific task considering what one wrong answer can do...

Here are the pictures:



THE PROGRAM is only a few months away, but you can pre-order your copy now!!!

THE PROGRAM series

Just a quick update to say that THE PROGRAM has its own site at www.theprogramseries.com 

You can read the first chapter now--and stay tuned for more content, including an audio clip, book trailer, and much more.

SCBWI Winter Conference NYC

Catch up on all the conference workshops, events, pictures, and gossip at the official conference blog: http://scbwiconference.blogspot.com/

A little book news...

Coming August 27, 2013 from Simon Pulse...






JUST LIKE FATE
by Cat Patrick and Suzanne Young

JUST LIKE FATE follows the dual possible narratives that spring from one girl's fateful choice: to stay by her dying grandmother's bedside, or to go to a party and miss her grandmother's last moments.


 
Cat Patrick is the author of Forgotten, which was on the Summer 2011 Indie Next List, Revived and The Originals. She lives near Seattle with her husband and twin daughters. When she's not writing, she's playing dress-up, exploring the great outdoors or planning for a zombie apocalypse. Visit her online at www.catpatrick.com.

Suzanne Young currently lives in Tempe, Arizona, where she teaches high school English. When not writing obsessively, Suzanne can be found searching her own tragic memories for inspiration. She is the author of several books for teens, including The Program, A Need So Beautiful, and A Want So Wicked. Friend her on Facebook, follow her on Twitter at @Suzanne_Young, and visit Suzanne-Young.blogspot.com.

WIP excerpt time

AFTERI’m standing at the edge of the world, staring out at the ocean. The beach is rocky beneath my bare feet, grit between my toes with broken seashells, sharp and jagged. I take in a deep breath, filling my lungs with salty air. It feels so good to be alive. To be back.             “There you are,” he says from behind me. His voice is on the wind, blowing over me as my heart breaks. “I thought you left me again,” he continues, “was sure of it, actually. But then Marceline said—” He pauses as I turn to him slowly, my long red braid slipping over my shoulder. Harlin smiles sadly. “You’re different now,” he whispers. “How will I find you?”            My eyes well up, and I step forward into his arms, hugging myself close to him. “I don’t know,” I say. “Guess you’ll just have to look harder.”            Harlin’s breath is warm against my skin, even as the air surrounding us quickly chills. I don’t want to let him go—because the minute I do, he’ll be gone forever. But the cold is starting to burn the bare skin of my forearms, the backs of my legs; the icy breeze burrows into my clothing, searching out my soul.             “You can’t save him,” a voice calls from across the beach. “I won’t let him live. He owes me too much.” Her words crawl over me, and I close my eyes, holding tighter to Harlin. The edges of the scene are beginning to fray, and I pull back, ignoring the voice as I take a final look at Harlin. His hazel eyes search my face –trying to memorize me before we both evaporate. “I love you,” he says miserably. “No matter who you are, I’ll always love you.”             I lean forward to kiss him one last time, but it’s too late. Instead I’m falling, ocean waves climb to catch me and pull me under; ocean waves bury me before dragging me out, away, from Harlin. I try to scream to him, but the salty water fills my mouth and chokes me. And then I’m gone, alone again in a vast nothing.

Giveaway--THE PROGRAM

Simon Pulse (Simon & Schuster) is giving away FIVE copies of THE PROGRAM!! It's the first giveaway!! You can enter HERE on Goodreads.


Good luck!

Recap

 
A quick recap of the SCBWI LA Conference... in pictures! With absolutely no explanation! Enjoy :-)


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SCBWI 2012 Summer Conference LA: Pre-Conference Faculty Interview--Arianne Lewin

 
The 2012 SCBWI Summer Conference is only a few weeks away (excited?!), and I'm here with a faculty pre-conference interview with a fantastic editor and speaker at this year's event, Arianne Lewin. 
 
Arianne Lewin is an executive editor at G. P. Putnam’s Sons, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group. She edits all kinds of books, with an emphasis on young adult novels and fantasy. Ari has worked with Mike Rex, Cinda Williams Chima, Rachel Hawkins, Katie Alender, Marie Lu and Jessica Spotswood (from SCBWI's site)
 I was lucky enough to be able to ask Arianne some questions about the upcoming conference:
Hi, Arianne! What do you think newly published authors can gain from attending a conference?  
Conferences are a fantastic opportunity for new authors to keep growing. It takes a long time for a baby writer to know their way around publishing, and conferences provide the opportunity to meet editors, agents, and experienced authors who can answer some of their burning questions. Pre-pub and post, the burning questions never stop...
What topics will you touch on in your talk? 
Which talk? I’m doing three. One is about how and what I acquire. Another is about writing fantasy (but could really be applied to most genres). My intensives are about improving first pages.
The SCBWI Summer Conference is a great way for authors to meet prospective agents and editors. Have you ever met an author through a conference or after-conference submission? 

I’ve worked with a number of authors who I’ve met at conferences, but haven’t signed any yet. Still, signing people is the whole reason I come; I know it will happen eventually – I just have to keep at it! 

Thank you so much, Arianne! I'll definitely be at the writing fantasy session.

If you can't attend the conference this year, you can follow the action through the official SCBWI Team Blog site HERE. Hope to see you in LA!


-Suz