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Teen Author Tuesday Presents Jennifer Cervantes

Today, I'm happy to welcome another author-friend from The Tenners, Jennifer Cervantes. Her debut novel,TORTILLA SUN, is due out tomorrow, May 5th, 2010 from Chronicle. It is contemporary multicultural middle grade, for ages 9-12.


I've had the pleasure of reading this one, and it is well worth picking up. Even my son, who is only six, and my husband (who is much older than 12) thoroughly enjoyed when I read parts aloud to them. This is truly a book for everyone.


Welcome, Jennifer! Can you...

100 Followers...The Winner!

Thank you so much to everyone who follows my blog! To celebrate my 100th follower, I decided to give away my first Swag Pack, including a LOSING FAITH mouse pad.

My friend and I made up a quick vlog to draw the winner...



And if you can't view the winner, it is...

Shelli (sjohannes)!
Shelli, I will try to get a hold of you, but if you see this message first, email me at d(at)denisejaden(dot)com.

Thanks again, everybody for supporting my blog (and I'll be sure to give away another batch of swag when...

Celebrating 100 Followers!

My Blogger blog now has 100 followers, and to celebrate, I'm going to give away my first LOSING FAITH swag pack, including a LOSING FAITH mouse pad. I'll be randomly selecting one of my AWESOME followers later today, so if you are not yet a follower, there's still time...

Back in a few hours with a winner!

An Honest Debut Author Perspective

I know many of my blog readers are aspiring or about-to-be-debuting authors, and I wanted to post something that may add some perspective and/or preparedness to your situation. I recently received a letter from an author-friend that saddened me, first for her of course, but secondly, it put words to some of my own fears. After selling a book, the truth is, we have so little control over so much of the publishing process. Not only that, but as debut authors, we don't know so many things until ...

Teen Author Tuesday Presents Leah Cypess

I'm happy to welcome another debut author who writes for teens, a member of The Tenners and Class of 2k10, Leah Cypess.


Leah's debut novel, MISTWOOD, is due out April 27, 2010 from Greenwillow/HarperCollins. It's a Young Adult fantasy for age 12 and up.



Welcome, Leah! I've had the pleasure of reading an early copy of your novel, and your writing is just beautiful. Can you tell my readers about your book in seven words or less?

Intrigue, danger, magic, shapeshifter, romance, royalty, betrayal
Grea...

The Winner!

I drew a name this morning for the contest I'd been holding on my blogs and the Class of 2k10 Blog for Sydney Salter's SWOON AT YOUR OWN RISK.

The winner is:
Jen4777
Jen, you'll find instructions on getting your prize in your inbox.

Thanks so much for entering, everybody!

Lisa Schroeder Talks Verse Novels...

Over the past several months, I've been toying with writing a verse novel. I LOVE reading a good verse novel, and when I was in the middle of reading the fabulous FAR FROM YOU, by my author-friend Lisa Schroeder, I decided I needed some expert advice before really pursuing my project.

I sent Lisa a few questions, and her answers were so interesting that I asked her if I could share them with the rest of the world. And as many of you know, April is National Poetry Month, so this seemed like the...

Teen Author Tuesday Presents Sydney Salter!

This post is cross-posted to the Class of 2k10 Blog. Sydney has generously offered to donate a copy of her latest book to one lucky winner. Leave a comment either here or at the 2k10 blog (or both!) to enter to win!

This is a really exciting Teen Author Tuesday for me. Sydney Salter is a member of Class of 2k9, and besides having her THIRD(!) book releasing this month, she's also acted as my mentor and has always been there to answer any of my questions along the path to publication. She is g...

March Madness - The Last Winner!

I have not heard from yesterday's winner, sruble, yet, but I'm going to go ahead and draw the last name. It'll be a race for these last two books!

The remaining prizes include:
(The following prizes can only be mailed to the U.S. or Canada:)

ON WRITING by Stephen King
MY SOUL TO SAVE by Rachel Vincent

And now for our next winner....
out_totheblack

Congratulations! You may choose either prize from the above list. Please email me your choice and mailing address to d (at) denisejaden (dot) com. And co...

March Madness - Wednesday Prize Draw!

Happy Wednesday! Well, it's now getting easier to list what's left, rather than listing what has been chosen.

The remaining prizes include:
(The following prizes can only be mailed to the U.S. or Canada:)

ON WRITING by Stephen King
MY SOUL TO SAVE by Rachel Vincent

And now for our next winner....


sruble
Congratulations! You may choose either prize from the above list. Please email me your choice and mailing address to d (at) denisejaden (dot) com. This winner has 24 hours to have the next choice of ...