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oooh, shiny links!

This has been a very good week for links..

Author Juliet Marillier on how she came to writing -- "It never occurred to me to seek out the advice and opinions of experienced writers during my journey to initial publication. I've never studied creative writing and, until the last few years, did not belong to a critique group or attend events at our local writers' centres, which routinely run writers' groups, workshops and talks by visiting authors. Why didn't I feel the need for this, and how...

links and update on DC signing

I'm very pleased to say I'll be doing a panel talk and signing in the DC area this month with Kieran Scott and Jenny Han--the three of us will be speaking, courtesy of Politics and Prose, at the Bethesda Public Library on Saturday, June 12th, at 2 PM.

If you live in the DC area, I hope you'll come by the library--it's very easy to get to via bus, car, or the Metro, plus Kieran and Jenny are both awesome, and since we're speaking at the library, we'll get a chance to talk to everyone in addit...

BEA giveaway #1!!!!

And if, for whatever reason, you can't see the video, you can check it out here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EUNd5eiz-o

Don't forget you have until Friday to leave your comment HERE! (and make sure to leave a way for me to get in touch with you)

And again, a huge thank YOU to everyone who came to the Teen Author Carnival or to my signing at BEA or went and asked for a Grace ARC. You all make doing this the best job ever.

EVER!!

Interview with Jennifer Echols--and win a copy of Endless Summer!

The Girlfriends' Cyber Circuit (GCC) is a webring of YA novelists, and I'm happy to be part of it because I get to talk to other YA authors about their books--which, well, how awesome is that? (And I think we all know how much I love YA!)

Today I'm talking to Jennifer Echols about her new novel, Endless Summer



Me: Tell us about your book in ten words or less!

Jennifer: Lori loves older brother, younger brother loves her. Summer heat!


Me: What's the best writing advice you've ever been given?

Jenni...

NYC YAY! (Teen Author Carnival, BEA, Book Blogger Reception!!)

I'm headed up to NYC this week for BEA, but today I'll be at the Teen Author Carnival!

It starts at 5 PM at the Jefferson Market Branch of the NYPL, and there are going to be so many AMAZING authors there that if you live in the area, you should totally come by--there are going to be panels and candy and giveaways!! (And the author list really *is* amazing--I'm so excited I'm going to be surrounded by famous people!)

Also! Congrats go to last week's contest winners: Jessica, Brooke, Jacqueline...

thank you!

If you came out to RJ Julia last night, Thank YOU! It was so much fun, and Jenny and Kieran are awesome!!

Also!! If you're out this weekend and find yourself in one of

Don't forget to come see me at RJ Julia--and contest time!

Don't forget that tomorrow I'll be in Connecticut signing books (and talking about YA with Jenny Han AND Kieran Scott) at RJ Julia. It all starts at 7 PM--hope to see you there!

Also, I just realized I hadn't done the contest I'd talked about before, so...it's time for one, and YOU might win a copy of the awesome Lovestruck Summer by Melissa Walker!

I have five to give away, and all you have to do for your chance to win is leave a comment about your favorite summer activity. You'll need to hav...

this Thursday--you, me, and CT, right? Also, BEA update, links, and etc.

Don't forget that this Thursday (!!!) I'll be signing copies of The Unwritten Rule at RJ Julia Booksellers and talking about books with Jenny Han AND Kieran Scott. If you live in/around Connecticut, make sure to come by! You can get more event details here

I'll also be at the Teen Author Carnival in New York on Monday, May 24th--I can't wait! (Last year was SO much fun!) The Teen Author Carnival will be held at the Jefferson Market Branch of the NYPL, and it starts at 5 PM--hope to see you the...

Wow, Kroger has many names--and where I am today!

Just a quick update on yesterday's Find The Unwritten Rule in Kroger contest--it turns out Kroger grocery stores go by many names including: Fred Meyer, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., King Soopers, City Market, Smith's, Hilander, Jay C, Pay Less, Owen's, Scott's, Dillons, Dillons Marketplace, Gerbes, Baker's, Smith's, and QFC! (A full breakdown of where Kroger stores are, and what they are called in their various locations can be found at: http...

oooh! Kroger!! And links.

Awesome Thing I've Just Learned: The Unwritten Rule is in some Kroger grocery stores! (This is the first time one of my books has made it into a grocery store, which might not sound like a big deal, but it is!)

Anyway, if YOU see The Unwritten Rule in your Kroger by Sunday, May 23rd and buy it, take a picture of your receipt and email it to me at elizabeth AT elizabethwrites DOT com, I will send you a $25 gift card to the bookstore of your choice! (I'll send you a $50 gift card if you send me ...