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January 1, 2012
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It's after midnight, which means we're in the last day before BLOODROSE hits stores. I'll admit that I have very mixed feelings about BLOODROSE going into the wild. On the one hand I'm thrilled that the final book of the Nightshade series will be in readers' hands. I can't wait until you see what happens and I hope you revel in the adventure as much as I did.
On the other hand I cried a lot (seriously, a lot) while writing this book. It's a journey coming to a close. And while there will be more stories set in the world of Nightshade, this particular story does have its ending. That's a bittersweet reality that I'm still coming to grips with.
In the last hours before BLOODROSE arrives, there are a couple of things I want to mention.
1) My post about endings. It's the best answer I can offer about everything that happens.
2) My donation to Defense of Wildlife. Your support is invaluable: Here are the details for what' I'm doing: Because I'm committed to advocating for wolves, I've decided to tie in BLOODROSE to this action: for every picture of a reader and her/his new copy of BLOODROSE that is sent to me via email, Facebook, or Twitter I will make a $2 donation to Defenders of Wildlife.
And to up the stakes: If in its first days of release BLOODROSE climbs into the top 10 of the Barnes and Noble (and remember that B&N has an exclusive edition with additional content!) and/or Amazon rankings I'll up that donation to $3 per picture.
And finally: Because BLOODROSE is book 3, Nightshade moves from the New York Times Chapter Book list to the notoriously-difficult-to break-into Series list. If BLOODROSE hits in the top 5 of the NYT series list I'll increase my donation to $5 per picture.
I encourage you to support wolves and spread the word about the risks of taking gray wolves off of the endangered species list. I hope you're as excited as I am for next Tuesday. Thank you so much for sharing Calla and the packs' journeys with me!
On the other hand I cried a lot (seriously, a lot) while writing this book. It's a journey coming to a close. And while there will be more stories set in the world of Nightshade, this particular story does have its ending. That's a bittersweet reality that I'm still coming to grips with.
In the last hours before BLOODROSE arrives, there are a couple of things I want to mention.
1) My post about endings. It's the best answer I can offer about everything that happens.
2) My donation to Defense of Wildlife. Your support is invaluable: Here are the details for what' I'm doing: Because I'm committed to advocating for wolves, I've decided to tie in BLOODROSE to this action: for every picture of a reader and her/his new copy of BLOODROSE that is sent to me via email, Facebook, or Twitter I will make a $2 donation to Defenders of Wildlife.
And to up the stakes: If in its first days of release BLOODROSE climbs into the top 10 of the Barnes and Noble (and remember that B&N has an exclusive edition with additional content!) and/or Amazon rankings I'll up that donation to $3 per picture.
And finally: Because BLOODROSE is book 3, Nightshade moves from the New York Times Chapter Book list to the notoriously-difficult-to break-into Series list. If BLOODROSE hits in the top 5 of the NYT series list I'll increase my donation to $5 per picture.
I encourage you to support wolves and spread the word about the risks of taking gray wolves off of the endangered species list. I hope you're as excited as I am for next Tuesday. Thank you so much for sharing Calla and the packs' journeys with me!
December 26, 2011
Final BLOODROSE Teaser, plus Saving Wolves!
One week! BLOODROSE is on sale in ONE WEEK!
It's a good thing the holidays keep me busy lest I be tearing my hair out waiting for January 3 to arrive. (Okay, I'm still tearing my hair out a little bit, but not as much as if it hadn't been the holidays).
Here is the last teaser before next Tuesday's release:
"One thing." He leaned down to whisper in my ear. "One thing that I'd always been afraid of. I still am."
As you've read the Nightshade series I hope it's been obvious how much I respect and admire wolves. They are beautiful, intelligent creatures with complex social relationships. If you follow environmental news, you may already know that
Because I'm committed to advocating for wolves, I've decided to tie in BLOODROSE to this action: for every picture of a reader and her/his new copy of BLOODROSE that is sent to me via email, Facebook, or Twitter I will make a $2 donation to Defenders of Wildlife.
And to up the stakes: If in its first days of release BLOODROSE climbs into the top 10 of the Barnes and Noble (and remember that B&N has an exclusive edition with additional content!) and/or Amazon rankings I'll up that donation to $3 per picture.
And finally: Because BLOODROSE is book 3, Nightshade moves from the New York Times Chapter Book list to the notoriously-difficult-to break-into Series list. If BLOODROSE hits in the top 5 of the NYT series list I'll increase my donation to $5 per picture.
I encourage you to support wolves and spread the word about the risks of taking gray wolves off of the endangered species list. I hope you're as excited as I am for next Tuesday. Thank you so much for sharing Calla and the packs' journeys with me!
It's a good thing the holidays keep me busy lest I be tearing my hair out waiting for January 3 to arrive. (Okay, I'm still tearing my hair out a little bit, but not as much as if it hadn't been the holidays).
Here is the last teaser before next Tuesday's release:
"One thing." He leaned down to whisper in my ear. "One thing that I'd always been afraid of. I still am."
As you've read the Nightshade series I hope it's been obvious how much I respect and admire wolves. They are beautiful, intelligent creatures with complex social relationships. If you follow environmental news, you may already know that
Because I'm committed to advocating for wolves, I've decided to tie in BLOODROSE to this action: for every picture of a reader and her/his new copy of BLOODROSE that is sent to me via email, Facebook, or Twitter I will make a $2 donation to Defenders of Wildlife.
And to up the stakes: If in its first days of release BLOODROSE climbs into the top 10 of the Barnes and Noble (and remember that B&N has an exclusive edition with additional content!) and/or Amazon rankings I'll up that donation to $3 per picture.
And finally: Because BLOODROSE is book 3, Nightshade moves from the New York Times Chapter Book list to the notoriously-difficult-to break-into Series list. If BLOODROSE hits in the top 5 of the NYT series list I'll increase my donation to $5 per picture.
I encourage you to support wolves and spread the word about the risks of taking gray wolves off of the endangered species list. I hope you're as excited as I am for next Tuesday. Thank you so much for sharing Calla and the packs' journeys with me!
December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas
Wishing you wonder and joy this season.
And for those who prefer their Christmases a bit more macabre, please enjoy this homage to Calvin and Hobbes
And for those who prefer their Christmases a bit more macabre, please enjoy this homage to Calvin and Hobbes
December 20, 2011
Hobbitses!!!
In case you haven't seen it!!!
Cannot wait!!!!!
Cannot wait!!!!!
December 19, 2011
BLOODROSE Teaser 3!
Two weeks! Two weeks!
In case you haven't seen it - the official BLOODROSE book trailer is live.
And here's your third soundtrack teaser:
"He needs to know you can make the wrong choice and still deserve a second chance."
The National - Afraid of Everyone
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas!
In case you haven't seen it - the official BLOODROSE book trailer is live.
And here's your third soundtrack teaser:
"He needs to know you can make the wrong choice and still deserve a second chance."
The National - Afraid of Everyone
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas!
December 13, 2011
TREACHERY and BLOODROSE Teaser Two
Ansel's tale: Treachery (an e-special from Philomel) is available today! Buy at Barnes and Noble for Nook or Amazon for Kindle.
In honor of the novella's release, today's Bloodrose teaser features Ansel.
"My bones ached as I watched him. Why did it have to be Ansel who suffered?"
In honor of the novella's release, today's Bloodrose teaser features Ansel.
"My bones ached as I watched him. Why did it have to be Ansel who suffered?"
December 8, 2011
BLOODROSE Tour
Want to keep the holiday spirit going and avoid the winter blahs? Come run with the wolves and celebrate BLOODROSE with me!
Check out the tour stops - I hope you can make it!!!
Friday, January 6: St. Paul, MN
BLOODROSE release party
7 p.m. Red Balloon Bookshop
Tuesday, January 10: Seattle, WA
7 p.m. Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park)
Wednesday, January 11: Huntington Beach, CA
7 p.m. Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Thursday, January 12: San Diego, CA
7 p.m. Mysterious Galaxy Books
Tuesday, January 17: St. Louis, MO
7 p.m. Puddn' Head Books
Friday, January 20: New Orleans, LA
5 p.m. Octavia Books
Check out the tour stops - I hope you can make it!!!
Friday, January 6: St. Paul, MN
BLOODROSE release party
7 p.m. Red Balloon Bookshop
Tuesday, January 10: Seattle, WA
7 p.m. Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park)
Wednesday, January 11: Huntington Beach, CA
7 p.m. Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Thursday, January 12: San Diego, CA
7 p.m. Mysterious Galaxy Books
Tuesday, January 17: St. Louis, MO
7 p.m. Puddn' Head Books
Friday, January 20: New Orleans, LA
5 p.m. Octavia Books
December 6, 2011
Time to Shine
Cool news: for aspiring authors out there Amazon and Penguin have announced today their 2012 Breakthrough Novel Award. And guess what? I'm a judge for YA entries!
If you have a manuscript that you've been itching to get out there - the next month is the time to really polish it to its shiniest, shine. Submissions for the award are accepted from January 23 to February 5.
I'm thrilled to take part in this award and I can't wait to see all the creative magic harnessed in these manuscripts!!!
Now get writing (and revising)!
December 3, 2011
One Month
It's December 3 that means we're within one month of BLOODROSE's publication date: January 3. In the lead up to the release I'll post a weekly soundtrack teaser, with music and a line from the book (no spoilers though! And not in chronological order - mwaa-haa-haa-haa!)
You should also check out Penguin Teen's Tumblr for more info and teasers leading up to January 3.
Hope you're as excited for the countdown as I am. 2012 here we come!
Week one BLOODROSE soundtrack teaser:
"Waves lapped the shoreline a few yards from where we lounged on the rocks."
You should also check out Penguin Teen's Tumblr for more info and teasers leading up to January 3.
Hope you're as excited for the countdown as I am. 2012 here we come!
Week one BLOODROSE soundtrack teaser:
"Waves lapped the shoreline a few yards from where we lounged on the rocks."
November 30, 2011
Something Special
Exciting announcement! I'm so happy I can share this news: Barnes and Noble will release an exclusive addition of BLOODROSE on January 3 that features additional content. If you'd like to learn more about the Searchers and Keepers and weapons be sure to check it out :)
