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July 15, 2009
Nine Authors to sign books at BOOKS OF WONDER in New York on July 25th!
Now here's the event you've been waiting for! Nine authors will be at Books of Wonder in New York City on Saturday, July 25th, from 2pm to 4pm. Stop by and buy a book or nine and say hello!
Participating Authors:
Lauren Barnholdt, author of Two-Way Street, The Secret Identity of Devon Delaney, Four Truths and Lie, and others
Sarah Cross, author of Dull Boy
Erin Dionne, author of Models Don't Eat Chocolate Cookies
Heather Duffy-Stone, author of This is What I Want to Tell you
Mandy Hubbard, au
July 14, 2009
The Half-Naked Burrito Girl takes the world by storm
So, I realized I have never shared any teasers from Prada & Prejudice, at least not since I inked the deal with Razorbill. So I decided to share one of the more comedic moments-- one that inspired a hilarious real-life conversation that I'll also share!
As soon as she’s gone, I’m ready to go to Emily’s room. I walk toward the door in my cotton nightgown, but stop halfway there. It seems . . . bizarre to leave the room like this. I’m wearing a thin nightdress that barely covers my butt. I haven’
July 12, 2009
Reviews... should I read them?
I am at an intersting point, post-release, for Prada and Prejudice. I've had a number of good reviews, both official industry ones like Publisher's Weekly and SLJ, as well as those from review bloggers and regular teens. I feel good about my book, and I know its finding it's audience.
But I still stalk my Amazon and Goodreads reviews like no tommorrow. As time goes on, I know my chances of discovering some really bad reviews goes up.
So why do I keep looking for more? I feel like I should stop wh
But I still stalk my Amazon and Goodreads reviews like no tommorrow. As time goes on, I know my chances of discovering some really bad reviews goes up.
So why do I keep looking for more? I feel like I should stop wh
July 10, 2009
Friday Five
1) I have been a busy writer girl this week. I completed the outline for Summer 2010 YA, and have 7500 words written of the manuscript. It is going well. I think.
2) Also working simultaneously on my NASCAR fic. I did the math and discovered between the two, I must write 8,000 words every single week. Um, no pressure. ha.
3)I am still over the moon excited about the TIME magazine thing. I actually keep looking at it thinking that there is someway I am mistaken.
4)I also have a 1 page article in
2) Also working simultaneously on my NASCAR fic. I did the math and discovered between the two, I must write 8,000 words every single week. Um, no pressure. ha.
3)I am still over the moon excited about the TIME magazine thing. I actually keep looking at it thinking that there is someway I am mistaken.
4)I also have a 1 page article in
July 7, 2009
I can haz trailer for PRADA AND PREJUDICE?
The Uber talented Andie at Air Productions made me a trailer for PRADA AND PREJUDICE!! I <3 it!!
Please feel free to repost!!
July 6, 2009
OMGOMG--- Amazingly awesome news
So.... I just bought five copies of Time Magazine.
Why?
Because PRADA AND PREJUDICE is in it.
Let me repeat that, in case you missed it: PRADA AND PREJUDICE IS IN TIME MAGAZINE. This weeks issue features Summer Reads. On page 57, it says, "Actress Abigail Breslin is reading Prada and Prejudice by Mandy Hubbard. It's about a girl who thinks she'll be cool if she wears the right shoes and clothes to fit in, but then takes a fall and ends up in 1815. 'I love fashion, and am fascinated by history. Thi
July 2, 2009
HELP!! Book Research
Okay, so for my 2010 book, I am creating a character VERRRRA different from who I am. So I need help getting in the right mindset!
I want her to be snarky, cynical, and yet still sympathetic. She's the loveable outcast!
I need some examples of movies or TV shows with characters like this.
So far I'm thinking:
Veronica Mars
Molly Ringwald (is it 16 candles or Pretty in Pink I want to check out? I confess I have seen only clips and can't remember which one she's the outcast type.... )
Juno
10 things I
I want her to be snarky, cynical, and yet still sympathetic. She's the loveable outcast!
I need some examples of movies or TV shows with characters like this.
So far I'm thinking:
Veronica Mars
Molly Ringwald (is it 16 candles or Pretty in Pink I want to check out? I confess I have seen only clips and can't remember which one she's the outcast type.... )
Juno
10 things I
July 1, 2009
This totally has "Book" written all over it....
Because I am a high-concept type writer, people ask me where I get my ideas. My answer: everywhere.
I get ideas from playing a what-if game, I get ideas from twisting known fairy tales, I get ideas from creating my own biggest fantasies and then handing them to a make believe character.
But I also sometiems get ideas from seeing news stories.
This story, about a thirteen year old girl surviving a plane wreck when the other 153 peple all died, is a prime example. It's not the type of book I write,
June 30, 2009
Welcome to my blog! I am the author of PRADA & PREJUD...
Welcome to my blog! I am the author of PRADA & PREJUDICE, a novel for teens releasing June 11, 2009. It's about a fifteen year old girl who trips in her Prada heels-and lands in Austen era England (1815)
Visit me at
www.mandyhubbard.com
