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FATED Release & Trailer!!

Hi Everyone,

FATED is in stores today and I’m so excited to celebrate the release of this book with you! THANK YOU to all my readers for being so amazingly awesome—your enthusiasm and support mean the world to me!

I’m thrilled to announce that the FATED trailer is now live and you can view it HERE! I’m so impressed by the fantastic job my publisher did with this trailer--it really captures the characters in the bookand brings them to life! I hope you enjoy it too!

I’ll be signing at Alamosa Books in Albuquerque, New Mexico tonight and I hope to see YOU there—and at the other stops on the FATED tour!

Tuesday, May 22, 7:00PM
Alamosa Books
8810 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
There will be a ticketed tea in the afternoon, details can be found  here . 

Thursday, May 24, 3:30PM – 5:00PM
Wilkinson Public Library, in conjunction with Between the Covers
100 West Pacific Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435 

Tuesday, May 29, 7:00PM
Tattered Cover
9315 Dorchester Street
Highlands Ranch, CO 

Wednesday, May 30, 7:00PM
The King's English
1511 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105 

Thursday, May 31, 7:00PM
Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 South McClintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283



More news to follow soon!

xoxo

Alyson

FATED Release and Tour Dates!

Hi everyone,

I can't believe the release of FATED is almost here! Writing this book has been such a blast and I hope you have as much fun reading it as I did writing it!

To celebrate the release, I'll be hitting the road for a special book tour. Hope to see YOU at one of the following stops:

Tuesday, May 22, 7:00PM
Alamosa Books
8810 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
There will be a ticketed tea in the afternoon, details can be found  here . 

Thursday, May 24, 3:30PM – 5:00PM
Wilkinson Public Library, in conjunction with Between the Covers
100 West Pacific Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435 

Tuesday, May 29, 7:00PM
Tattered Cover
9315 Dorchester Street
Highlands Ranch, CO 

Wednesday, May 30, 7:00PM
The King's English
1511 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105 

Thursday, May 31, 7:00PM
Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 South McClintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283 


I had the opportunity to visit New Mexico while doing research for the SOUL SEEKERS and I can’t wait to return and see some familiar faces—plus meet readers in a few cities I haven’t had the chance to visit yet!
I’m also excited to share that FATEDhas been named a TOP CHOICE by Flamingnet Teen Book Reviews! Here’s what they had to say about it:


"I loved this book. All the characters were beautifully developed including some of the minor characters. . . I for one had high expectations of this book because of EVERMORE and FATED defiantly met those standards." TOP CHOICE    —Flamingnet

FATED has also been named a TOP PICK by RT Magazine and a PW PICK by Publishers Weekly!
There’s also a nice mention of FATED in Midwest Book Review:


"The first Soul Seekers urban fantasy is a superb thriller starring a "troubled" young lady who learns she holds the fate of the world in her hands. The key to this absorbing tale is the heroine who makes the Noel mythos seems genuine as she enters the underworld in a soul searching rescue mission while wondering whom does she trust. Filled with twists, this is a winning opening act."
— Midwest Book Review

The FATED trailer will be released on Tuesday, so stay tuned for that! I’m so thrilled with the way it turned out and I can’t wait to share it with you, but until then, here are a few preview pictures as featured on Maximum Shelf!




 

Shelf Awareness also had some kind words to share about FATED:


“In Noël's capable hands, Daire straddles the otherworldly elements of her calling as a shaman (including a captivating scene of Daire's vision quest) and thefamiliar trappings of a "normal" life as a high school student. . .Daire's sense of humor balances out her dark visions. . .The perils of high school often feel as threatening as navigating the Lower-, Upper- and Middleworld that Daire's destiny as a shaman requires of her. Readers will feel the pull of Daire's quest just as forcefully as Daire herself does, and will count the days until the release of Echo,
the second installment, this fall.”  –Jennifer M. Brown—Shelf Awareness


Okay, that’s all for now—more news coming soon! And don’t forget to visit the SOUL SEEKERS official website to build your own dream catcher, find your animal spirit, and more!
Alysonxoxo

Singapore/Australia FATED Tour Dates!

Hi all,
I'm so excited to announce that I'll be visiting Singapore/Australia this June to promote the release of FATED! Hope to see YOU at one of the following stops!


SYDNEY
Monday 25 June        
1.00pm      
Westwords Library Event                      
Wetherill Park Library
Stockland Town Centre
Polding St, Prairiewood

       
BRISBANE
Tuesday 26 June        
6.30pm      
Riverbend Author Event                      
193 Oxford Street
Bulimba


GOLD COAST
Wednesday 27 June               
6.30pm (approx.)      
VIP Gala Event Night                              
Westfield Shopping Centre
Millaroo Drive, Helensvale
               

GEELONG
Thursday 28 June        
4.00pm-5.00pm      
Schools event                                      
Waurn Ponds Library
140 Pioneer Road
Waurn Ponds

7.00pm-8.00pm      
Author event                                      
Geelong Library
49 Little Malop St
Geelong


MELBOURNE
Friday 29 June        
5.30pm (approx.)      
Author event                                      
Dymocks Melbourne
Lower Ground Floor
234 Collins Street
(between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets)
Melbourne

Please look for additional information coming soon! And don’t forget you can keep up with all my latest tour details as they’re announced on my website HERE and my iPhone app, which you can download for free HERE. Thanks, as always, for all your kind words and support!
Peace * Joy * Love

Alyson

The SOUL SEEKERS Website is LIVE!

Hi everyone,

I’ve been waiting weeks to announce this and I’m so excited to share that the official SOUL SEEKERS website is now live at http://www.soulseekersseries.com!






I hope you enjoy all the fun features, including character profiles, a special audio excerpt, an exclusive short story where Ever Bloom & Damen Auguste from  THE IMMORTALS  meet Daire Santos from  THE SOUL SEEKERS , and more. Check back for even more cool items to be added in the coming days, including a build-your-own dream catcher widget and a quiz to determine your spirit animal.
FATED is highlighted in RT Magazine's Authors in the Spotlight feature! Read an excerpt, along with my letter to the readers—it's all HERE!


                                                           


I also wanted you to be among the first to know that I'll be taking part in Y'ALL FEST along with an amazing group of your favorite YA authors! The line-up was just announced on the MTV Hollywood Crush blog- see it HERE. Y'ALL FEST takes place in Charleston, SC on November 10—details HERE. I hope you can join me for this awesome event!
Plus, I just learned that I’ll be touring Singapore and Australia in June to promote the release of FATED—I can’t wait to see YOU there, so please look for additional info coming soon!
You can also keep up with all my latest tour details as they’re announced on my website HERE and my iPhone app, which you can download for free HERE.

More news to come soon  . . .stay tuned!
Alysonxoxo

SOUL SEEKERS Website, Trailer & More Coming Soon!

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for all your messages and kind words in support of WHISPER  on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, this blog, and/or Pinterest! You are truly amazing and I’m so lucky to have the BEST READERS EVER!

I’m completely gobsmacked by everyone’s generosity and all the thoughtful reviews that keep coming in, like this latest one:

"WHISPER is Alyson Noël's fourth ghostly adventure with Riley, and each one is a delightful and intriguing journey into human nature. Noel weaves in many important life lessons for people of all ages, and does so with a vividly descriptive voice. She enriches her tale with symbolism, limerick, foreshadowing and some well-placed alliteration. Of course, the star of theshow, the spunky and enthusiastic Riley, shines throughout the pages, bonding with the readers in both her failures and triumphs. Her boundless energy and quirky sense of humor make her the perfect traveling companion to explore the interesting and oftentimes violent aspects of the ancient gladiator world. Noël even includes some romance to sweeten the ride. And, like the three previous books, the pretty cover art continues to shine and entice." —Chirs Shanley-Dillman, KidsReads.com

And speaking of Riley, she’s been making her way into homes across the U.S. in the WHISPER   trailer, which is airing on various TV stations.  You can also see it here in case you missed it:





WHISPER was one of my favorite Riley Bloom books to write and I hope you enjoy it too! Not only did I get to put Riley through a dramatic make-over and give her the chance to become the teenager she's always wanted to be, I also got to travel to Italy and imagine the fun adventures Riley would have at places like this:




Me enjoying the view from the very same restaurant where
Bodhi and Buttercup wait for Riley's return!





Venice at dusk!


You can see the rest of the pics from my trip HERE! 
I’m also excited to share that the release of FATED is just weeks away and I can’t wait to celebrate it with you, so be sure to mark your calendar for May 22! And don’t forget, those who pre-order will receive a pair of SOUL SEEKERS-inspired earrings. A limited number are available and they’re going quickly, so hurry and click HERE for details!

Get a sneak preview of selected scenes from FATED on the SOUL SEEKERS FB page—along with an exclusive short story where Ever Bloom & Damen Auguste from  THE IMMORTALS  meet Daire Santos from THE SOUL SEEKERS HERE!

Which reminds me of this extraordinary Sao Paolo Brazil street sign I saw on tour last year--
IMMORTALS meets SOUL SEEKERS-Damen August meets Daire Santos!



You can also check out my SOUL SEEKERS playlist HERE. The song Into the Night by Carlos Santana & Chad Kroeger reminds me of Daire Santos so much that I think of it as her theme song!

And you can read all the latest reviews HERE, including this one:

"FATEDwas absolutely original in its own way! From the vivid descriptions to the spiritual world the author, Alyson Noël, has cleverly created, I was so intrigued and stunned by this book that I can't wait to see where Noël takes this series to because she sure as hell has a winner right here!" 4.5 stars
—Tales of the Inner Book Fanatic
The UK & US FATED trailers are filming now and I can't wait to share them the moment they’re ready, but in the meantime, check out my Pinterest page for all the latest behind-the-scenes pics like this:




Plus, I’m excited to share that a special SOUL SEEKERS website will be revealed next week, including some super-fun quizzes to find your spirit animal, a place to build your own dream catcher and more. Stay tuned for additional details coming soon!

And I’ll be hitting the road soon for the FATED tour and I hope to see YOU at one of the signings, so please save the date for:
Tuesday, May 22, 7:00PM
Alamosa Books
8810 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
There will be a ticketed tea in the afternoon! Details can be found here!

Thursday, May 24, 3:30PM – 5:00PM
Wilkinson Public Library, in conjunction with Between the Covers
100 West Pacific Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435

Tuesday, May 29, 7:00PM
Tattered Cover
9315 Dorchester Street
Highlands Ranch, CO

Wednesday, May 30, 7:00PM
The King's English
1511 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Thursday, May 31, 7:00PM
Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 South McClintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
I also can’t wait to see all my amazing Brazilian readers at Bienal do Livro in August 2012! Look for more tour details and other exciting news coming soon!
 That's all for now--more on the way!


Peace * Joy * LoveAlyson

FATED - On Location!!!

Hey All-

So excited to announce that the FATED book trailer is being filmed as I write this-- and a few on location shots were recently sent my way, and I wanted to share them with you!

FATED takes place in the fictional town of Enchantment, New Mexico, and I'm amazed at how they were able to capture the images I describe in the book--it's like they raided my brain!

Anyway, without further ado . . .



This pic is inside Paloma (Daire's grandmother) house!


Paloma's den!

Paloma's house- exterior!


Surrounding landscape!

I am seriously stunned by these images, and I cannot wait to see the finished trailer! And of course I will share it with YOU the instant it's ready!

And, speaking of trailers . . . my UK publisher is doing their own version, and check out the actors they chose!




Daire Santos looks so much like I imagined her-- and Dace Whitefeather is truly smokin'!!!! Can't wait to see how it plays out!
To read more on FATED and the rest of THE SOUL SEEKERS series, click HERE!
To see more images from the world of THE SOUL SEEKERS, click HERE!
For a free download of selected scenes from FATED and/or to preview an exclusive short story where Ever Bloom and Damen Auguste from THE IMMORTALS meet Daire Santos from THE SOUL SEEKERS, "like" THE SOULS SEEKERS Facebook page HERE!
To pre-order a copy of FATED and receive a pair of SOUL SEEKERS inspired feather earrings, click HERE!
To listen to an audio excerpt, click HERE!





That's all THE SOUL SEEKERS news for the moment, but I'm celebrating the release of WHISPER by giving away copies! Click HERE and/or HERE for your chance to win!

Mort news to come soon  . . .stay tuned!
Alysonxoxo

WHISPER - FATED - & More!

WHISPER was released yesterday, and I want to thank all of YOU who contacted me via Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, this blog, and/or Pinterest to express your excitement--your enthusiasm and support means the world to me! I truly couldn't do it without you!






Speaking of WHISPER- -there's a really fun poll happening over at Discovery Girls asking where you would go if you could travel through time. Ancient Greece- a castle in England - back to a time when dinosaurs roamed??  Click HERE to weigh in!





Also, just discovered a nice article on my Sunday panel at the LA Times Festival of Books (pictured above with amazing authors John Stephens and Cornelia Funke), click HERE to read!






And speaking of articles . . . I did a really fun interview in the May issue of Orange Coast magazine titled: 10 True Things (that I know about today's teens). The photo above accompanies the article, and believe me when I say it took several wads of gum and even more failed attempts to get a bubble worth photographing! I was sorely out of bubble-blowing practice!





And, now that WHISPER is in stores, there's less than a month to go before FATED , book 1 in my new SOUL SEEKERS series, will join it!

I'm so excited about this new series! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I've enjoyed writing it!

Early reviews are starting to come in, saying:

"I found myself unable to put this book down, completely captivated by the narration and the beautifully crafted world. I  definitely recommend FATED. It was a refreshing YA fantasy with new elements I’ve never before." --Love, Literature, Art and Reason

"Noël's story is nicely paced and well-written . . .Noël's many fans will be eager to find out what happens next." --Publisher's Weekly"Noël has done it again! With fantastic characters and an amazing plot, this book will suck you in and leave you breathless. . . Noël is a master with words, and readers will realize anything is possible in her world. With passion and thrills around each corner, this book is a must read" 4.5 stars, Top Pick! --RT Magazine
"All I can say is this book is amazing. I bet you've read a million reviews where the reviewer says this book is like nothing they've ever read before. Well with Fated that is honestly how I felt . . . Dace is mysterious yet warm, caring and in some ways shy and naive. Daire is witty and strong- the kind of girl we all wish to be. There are so many interesting twists and on the edge of your seat moments. . .It's fun, exciting, sexual and in some places a little terrifying . . . it is so far the best thing I have read this year. If you're looking for a new series to get stuck into The Soul Seekers is out of this world. . ." --Dark Readers"I just finished Fated just a couple of minutes ago and I have to say, 'Alyson Noël has surpassed all of my exceptions with a new world filled with magick, trust, and love.' . . . I absolutely adored the characters, especially Daire and, of course, DACE! I completely and utterly fell in love with all of the characters and, yes, even the bad ones. This novel has everything and anything you would want. I found myself not reading the pages fast enough, and completely devouring this book much faster than I thought. It just mesmerizes me how Alyson can create a world filled with fast-pacing, heart-breaking plots along with awesome characters and such a magical world. It's just I'm stunned, and absolutely speechless but one thing is for sure. Daire isn't over with her story just yet. Oh no, it is just beginning and might I say her the end of her first adventure has left with so any questions and I am already dying to read the next book in the series . . Echo. . . Trust me, really trust me, when I say you will not regret it!" --Cover Analysis"The first Soul Seekers is a superb thriller starring a “troubled” young lady who learns she holds the fate of the world in her hands. The key to this absorbing tale is the heroine who makes the Noel mythos seems genuine as she enters the underworld while wondering who she can trust. Filled with twists, this is a winning opening act." --Alternative Worlds
“I loved this book. All the characters were beautifully developed including some of the minor characters. . . I for one had high expectations of this book because of Evermore and Fated defiantly met those standards.” –Flamingnet







While FATED won't officially be released until 05.22.12, you can download a free e-sampler containing selected scenes from the book - and read an exclusive short story where Ever Bloom & Damen Auguste from THE IMMORTALS meet Daire Santos from THE SOUL SEEKERS by clicking HERE!





And those who pre-order a copy of FATED are eligible to receive a pair of SOUL SEEKERS inspired feather earrings! Click HERE for the details!

And, for those of you who enjoy audio books (count me among them!), you can catch an early listen of chapter 3 by clicking HERE!

Whew- I think that gets us all caught up for now!!

Again--thank you all for your generosity and support--I'm so grateful to have The Best Readers Ever!

:)

Alyson
xoxo

WHISPER In Stores Today!!!

Hey Everyone!

So excited to announce that WHISPER is officially in stores - as well as iBooks, Kindle, Nook, Sony E-reader, etc. - today!!

Although those of you who came to see me at the LA Times Festival of Books, were able to pick up hot-off-the-press early copies!



John Stephens, Me, Cornelia Funke on the YA Stage at LATFOB

I have to admit, that this was definitely one of my favorite RILEY BLOOM books to write!




Not only because I got to travel to Italy for research (pic above is me in front of the Roman Colosseum! You can see the rest of the pics from that trip HERE )- but also because in this particular book I got to give Riley everything she's always wanted - and then let her determine if it's really all that she hoped it would be . . .


Early reviews are trickling in, saying:


“Absolutely loved it . . .The word whisper plays an important role in this story, where Riley again outwits the souls she is entrusted to help cross over. The world of ancient Rome is seductively described by Noel and you really feel like you are in the Coliseum cheering on the gladiators. . .I so enjoy Riley's adventures.  This is safe for the youngest of teens and is a series that even the most reluctant of readers will get into.  I know since I have recommended this series to several kids who say they hate to read but ask me when the next book will be out!” –Bookhounds
“I really adore this series . . . Whisper is the fourth book in the series, and it is my favorite book yet . . . Riley's got a great voice that most kids and teens will relate to in one way or another.  This series is also great for reluctant readers.  Each book is short enough and paced so that the reader will not lose interest, and although the covers are pretty, boys and girls alike will enjoy these books.” -- 4.5 stars, YA Litwit
“A sweet, well paced book for Tweens, WHISPER is perfectly written for young readers. Noel handles fundamentally heavy subjects with humor and grace, allowing her heroine to come of age in the afterlife.  Riley struggles with crushes, forgiveness, body image, and romance, all while trying to rescue the long tormented ghost of a Roman gladiator. . .Noel’s characters and mythology were accessible and charming.  Even the sticky issue of a heroine coming of age in the afterlife was handled with aplomb, neither downplaying death nor harping on darkness . . .  WHISPER is note perfect for a young reader who is already trying to find their place in a teenage world.” –All Things Urban FantasyAnd the trailer will be playing on various TV stations all week, but you can also see it here:


I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoyed writing it!
Peace * Joy * LoveAlyson

LATFOB!!

Hey All!


Just a reminder that today I'll be at the LA Times Festival of Books! My panel, In the Middle: Tweenage Fantasy, is happening at 10:30AM on the YA Stage, and I will be signing early copies of WHISPER, and free posters of FATED, directly after!


Hope to see YOU there!


xoxo
Alyson

LA Times Festival of Books!!

Chicago!!

Hey Everyone-

Just back from the RT convention in Chicago, and boy was it fun! I got to catch up with tons of amazing authors, such as:


Amy Plum, Josephine Angelini, me, & Melissa de la Cruz


Rachel Caine, me, Margie Stohl


me, Melissa de la Cruz, Ally Carter



Margie Stohl, me, Melissa de la Cruz


Margie Stohl (she rides in style!)

But the best part of all was meeting so many of YOU at this year's Teen Day Event, which was totally off-the-hook amazing!! Thanks to all of you who came out! I had so much fun talking with all of you and signing your copies of the  RILEY BLOOM  books  THE IMMORTALS  series, my stand alone books, and the super cool  FATED  posters I was giving away!
And, speaking of  THE IMMORTALS,  between the gorgeous red tulips on Michigan Avenue . . .



. . .and the sign for Damen Avenue on the way to O'hare airport . . .


(My husband was born on this street, and the name served as the inspiration for Damen Auguste!)
. . .it seemed like there were reminders of Damen & Ever practically everywhere I looked!
But, as much as I miss those characters, I'm equally excited about Dace & Daire, who you'll get to meet in  FATED  when it hits stores on 05.22.12!


You can read more about the world of THE SOUL SEEKERS by visiting my website, and/or "liking" the Facebook page where you'll have access to a free e-book exclusive containing selected scenes, and an exclusive short story where Ever Bloom & Damen Auguste meet Daire Santos!
Oh, and those who pre-order are eligible to win a pair of super-cool SOUL SEEKERS inspired feather earrings! Details Here!
Though weeks before FATED hits the stores,  WHISPER , book 4 in the  RILEY BLOOM  series, will be released on 04.24.12!
As most of you know, Riley Bloom holds a special place in my heart, which is why I had so much fun writing her latest adventure in  WHISPER!


Early reviews are starting to trickle in, like this one from Book Hounds that says:

“Absolutely loved it . . .The word whisper plays an important role in this story, where Riley again outwits the souls she is entrusted to help cross over. The world of ancient Rome is seductively described by Noel and you really feel like you are in the Coliseum cheering on the gladiators. . .I so enjoy Riley's adventures. This is safe for the youngest of teens and is a series that even the most reluctant of readers will get into. I know since I have recommended this series to several kids who say they hate to read but ask me when the next book will be out!” –Bookhounds
This weekend, I'm scheduled to appear at the LA Times Festival of Books held on the USC campus in Los Angeles, CA--and I'm told early copies of WHISPER will be on hand for me to sign! So be sure to drop by my panel on Sunday, April 22, at 10:30 AM, on the YA stage--to clinch your copy before it hits stores--the book signing will directly follow!Panel: In the Middle: Tweenage FantasyAlyson Noël, Cornelia Funke, John StephensModerated by: Aaron Hartzler
In the meantime, you can read more about WHISPER and check out the trailer HERE!That's all for now--have a great day!Alysonxoxo