Daisy Whitney's Blog, page 15

Ah, Paris…

There is nothing like this city…Sigh

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A Street in Paris After the Rain

Paris in the Rain

Summer romance and cute boys – get to know "Endless Summer" author Jen Echols

As part of the Girlfriend's Cyber Circuit, I am pleased to host Jen Echols today. Her novel "Endless Summer" releases this week and it's a fantastic romantic comedy and perfect beach read. So get to know Jen and the book! Here's a description of the story.

Two irresistible boys. One unforgettable summer.

Lori can't wait for her summer at the lake. She loves wakeboarding and hanging with her friends–including the two hotties next door. With the Vader brothers, she's always been just one of...

Books to Read in Paris

In just two days I'll be leaving for a week-long vacation in Paris where I plan to eat, shop, walk, write and read. Here's what I'll be bringing with me in the book department, some on my Kindle and some in paperback.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier

The Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin

Fodor's Paris' 25 Best

And, finally…..Super Secret Manuscript from Totally Awesome Writer Friend Shared With Me Seven Months Before It'll be Pubbed.

Excluding the travel guide s...

The four essential French phrases pour moi…

As I prepare for my trip to Paris next week I am practicing the four key French phrases I will need to know.

I would like a green tea please. J'aimerais un thé vert.

I would like a latte. J'aimerais un latté.

I would like to look at this necklace. J'aimerais voir ce collier.

I would like to buy this necklace. J'aimerais acheter ce collier.

There you go! Thanks to Josyan McGregor for the translations!

And the winning photo is….

After much gnashing of teeth and wringing of hands, I have chosen an author photo!!!

Thank you all so much for your input! I got such a kick out of seeing all the responses and am so flattered that so many people weighed in!

Here is what you'll see staring back at you from the inside back flap when y'all buy The Mockingbirds on November 2!

Option 2

And yes, that necklace I am wearing IS from Paris. And yes, as a matter of fact I am going there in SIX DAYS!!!

Ooh la la…

Help Pick My Photo for Book Jacket!

My fabulous videographer-editor-photographer hubby took some new photos of me Friday for my book jacket. Want to help me pick which one to use? Let me know what you think!

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

Option 5

And, yeah, I know they're not that different! But humor a girl and weigh in! You can click on each one to see a larger version of the photo.

Writing Forward, Writing Back

I'm deep in the middle of writing Mockingbirds2, the first novel I've written under contract. Which means it's the first novel I have an official, publisher-declared deadline for. If you're keeping track, that deadline is August.

Gulp.

Yes. August. As in three months from now.

But I have never met a deadline I couldn't meet, so the deadline doesn't scare me. What's interesting though is how to approach said deadline. Knowing the book is going to wind up in very specific hands and in front of v...

Re-reading the Classics

I love new books. I love reading what's current. I love being up on the trends in young adult literature. But I also believe it's equally important to return to our roots now and then. So I just finished re-reading John Knowles' "A Separate Peace." I remember liking it when I read it the first time in high school. After re-reading, I remember why. (Though I suspect I have added appreciation for it with the accumulation of years and life experiences.) It's precisely what a book should be...

Passion, mystery, music, ghosts – get to know Jeri Smith-Ready's "Shade"

As part of the Girlfriend's Cyber Circuit, I am pleased to host Jeri Smith-Ready today. Her novel "Shade" released this week and earned a coveted starred review from Publisher's Weekly, which said "Smith-Ready changes the world completely by simply changing our ability to see." For now, get to know Jeri and the book! Here's a description of the story.

Best. Birthday. Ever. At least, it was supposed to be. With Logan's band playing a critical gig and Aura's plans for an intimate after-party...