Mandy Hubbard's Blog, page 25
June 12, 2009
Debut Novel
I am fully expecting full snarkitude.
My name is Mandy. I wrote a novel. Said novel has been published by a major publisher in NYC. It is my debut and I am excited. (for full excitement, visit my LJ.)
It is called PRADA & PREJUDICE.
Fifteen-year-old Callie buys a pair of real Prada pumps to impress the cool crowd on a school trip to London. Goodbye, Callie the clumsy geek-girl, hello popularity! But before she knows what’s hit her, Callie wobbles, trips, conks her head… and wakes up in the year 181
My name is Mandy. I wrote a novel. Said novel has been published by a major publisher in NYC. It is my debut and I am excited. (for full excitement, visit my LJ.)
It is called PRADA & PREJUDICE.
Fifteen-year-old Callie buys a pair of real Prada pumps to impress the cool crowd on a school trip to London. Goodbye, Callie the clumsy geek-girl, hello popularity! But before she knows what’s hit her, Callie wobbles, trips, conks her head… and wakes up in the year 181
Best. Day. Ever.
Woohoo! I had SO much fun today it's not even funny.
The day started at 8:30, with me looking up all the B&N's in the area and squealing (literally) when I discovered the inventory status had changed to "In stock" at nearly all of them. Yes!! I wrote directions down in my handy-dandy notebook.
Since I wrote a book Prada shoes, I know you want to know what kind of shoes I was wearing, so here's the big reveal-->
First stop: Federal Way B&N. They had five copies sitting at the front counter (I ha
June 11, 2009
Taylor & Prada
How adorable is THIS:
So cute! Kate at READ THIS BOOK surprised me with it this morning.
And don't forget to read the interview she posted!
So cute! Kate at READ THIS BOOK surprised me with it this morning.
And don't forget to read the interview she posted!
How I got here: The Longest blog post I will ever write
So, it's here. Release day. The day I've been working toward for 6 years.
I could start at the beginning-- the VERY beginning, but that would be a bit boring. Suffice it to say that I started on a little site called Fictionpress.com in 2003. That site set the stage for everything I would become. It taught me to write for fun and enjoy every minute of it.
In 2005, I wrote the first book I wanted to get published; THE BROKEN ROAD. It was the longest thing I'd ever written at 85,000 words, and I fe
I could start at the beginning-- the VERY beginning, but that would be a bit boring. Suffice it to say that I started on a little site called Fictionpress.com in 2003. That site set the stage for everything I would become. It taught me to write for fun and enjoy every minute of it.
In 2005, I wrote the first book I wanted to get published; THE BROKEN ROAD. It was the longest thing I'd ever written at 85,000 words, and I fe
June 10, 2009
Double-Win Contest!
In all the excitment, I almost forgot! Serena Robar's brand new YA, GIVING UP THE V, came out yesterday. To celebrate, she's launched a month long contest: Giving It Away For Free
(the only time Momma would approve)
Serena Robar giving it away for free the entire month of June. That’s right. A book a day, every day in honor of her latest book release Giving Up the V. All you have to do to is sign up for her newsletter and you are entered to win. Enter once and you are in the running to win a book
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I have a winner for my contest!! Patty just snapped a picture of Prada & Prejudice at a Books-A-Million in Alabama.
I admit, I kind of got teary-eyed and stared at it for a long minute.
Now obviously I already have an OFFICIAL winner, but I would be THRILLED if y'all would still send me some more pictures of Prada in the wild. :-)
I admit, I kind of got teary-eyed and stared at it for a long minute.
Now obviously I already have an OFFICIAL winner, but I would be THRILLED if y'all would still send me some more pictures of Prada in the wild. :-)
June 8, 2009
Four days. FOUR DAYS--- REALLY??!!
I know I say that it's unbelievable, but it really is hard for me to fathom the idea that my book is going ot be out on Thursday. I've taken Friday off as a vacation day, and I am crossing my fingers I actually see PRADA & PREJUDICE in stores.
As I think about it, I ponder who my core audience will be. YA's, certainly. But I do have to wonder how much Austen fans will be interested in it. And what they'll think of me borrowing a little bit of Jane-- if they'll expect PRADA & PREJUDICE to somehow
As I think about it, I ponder who my core audience will be. YA's, certainly. But I do have to wonder how much Austen fans will be interested in it. And what they'll think of me borrowing a little bit of Jane-- if they'll expect PRADA & PREJUDICE to somehow
June 4, 2009
Wow. Go Stephenie Meyer
Wow. Was just reading this article on YAHOO! about the Forbes list for top Celebrity Earners.
Stephenie Meyer? Number 26, with $50 Million for the last year. $50 MILLION in a YEAR.
That is awe-inspiring for an author.
Stephenie Meyer? Number 26, with $50 Million for the last year. $50 MILLION in a YEAR.
That is awe-inspiring for an author.
June 3, 2009
5 Word Answers with Sarah Ockler
TWENTY BOY SUMMER is a debut YA novel from Sarah Ockler, and it's avilable NOW in Hardcover. This is one I am DYING to read-- I've heard nothing but glowing reviews, and it's just my kind of novel-- realistic and romancey. Plus its summer, so what more could you want in a book? 1) What's one piece of advice you'd like to give other writers?
Write. Revise. Repeat. Repeat more.
2) What's one thing you bought with your advance money?
My ticket to escape corporate!
3) What's one thing that's surprised y
June 1, 2009
Killer Contest with Serena Robar!
All you have to do is sign up for her newsletter, and you're entered-- for ALL of the loot!
That's right, one entry for thirty contests!
One of the prizes is a copy of Prada & Prejudice, too!
