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Two Contests to Win ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

Hey all!



Just wanted to make sure that you knew there were two contests going on to win a copy of ACROSS THE UNIVERSE.



The first is the one Penguin's running on the Facebook Fan Page for the book: Just comment on this post for a chance to win. Only 137 people have entered so far, so your chances are pretty good! That contest ends 9/17.



The second is newer--a copy of the book is being given away on GoodReads. Just clicky here to submit to win a copy through GoodReads. This contest is open u...

Getting the Writing Done

I've been floundering a bit lately. I want so hardcore to finish the first draft of Book 2 by the end of September. I want to be able to send it to readers, get ideas, and revise at least once before sending it on to my agent and editor.



But to do that, I need to be more productive. MUCH more productive. I can only say that for me, with my schedule, it was the right decision to focus on writing full time--the days of the week seem to fly by, leaving me in the dust as I scramble to type faste...

Samurai Mind Tricks

Whoops! I meant to post this at League of Extraordinary Writers...so if you got a link from my twitter or Facebook feed leading you here, please click over to the League where the real post is! My bad...back to Labor Day laziness now!

THIS OMGYESTHIS! CAN'T WAIT!

Business Cards Mean Serious Business

The sure way to make sure I blog every day in a week? Post on Monday that I'm taking the week off. *facepalm*



BUT I've been talking to some fellow Elevensies and a very helpful Author Friend about business cards and recently got my shipment in the mail. Here they are in shiny glory!



Front: Glossy and shiny, with book cover + book website.

Back: Matte, with all the information you might need to know.

Banned Books

I have no idea why I bother posting that I'm taking a break for a week...because I never do.



BUT.



This is worth blogging about!



Banned Book Week is coming up soon--it's the last week of September.



Several awesome people in the blogosphere are coming up with ways to celebrate--including The League of Extraordinary Writers--but there are two that I want to highlight today.



[image error] First is READ A BANNED BOOK, a website pulled together by author Miriam Forster. She has a place for readers to read a...

FAQ

There are many stages of the awesome I'm currently planning for you.



*insert evil laugh*



But one of the things I am working on now is a website re-design. (squee!)



And, I thought it'd be nice if there was a FAQ (frequently asked questions) Page.



And...uh...no one's asked me questions. Not frequently, at least.



So...do y'all have any questions?

Coming Up Short

I may have to take a impromptu week off of blogging...but it's for YOU! I'm planning something way cool, but it's taking more of my focus than I thought it would...

Want an ARC?

I have a feeling that ARCs of ACROSS THE UNIVERSE are going to be rare. Because...um...I don't even have my copies yet!



BUT if you'd like to enter for a chance to WIN a copy, PenguinTeen has set up a fan page for the book, and will be sending one commenter a copy of an ARC!







The link to the actual contest is here: http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=149253628431929&share_id=145908228774225&comments=1

(But you have to "like" the fanpage before you can post a comment.)

My Universe, It Is Changing

DUDE.



If you subscribe to Publishers Weekly...you might have gotten this is your inbox.



*dies*



It's happening. It's all really happening. ARCs are currently flying through the air towards me, some readers already have ARCs. Evidence of this: is here and here. The cover is made and out. Preorders are open. I have a webpage just for the book, and my first chapter is online.



In short: this is, apparently, all real.



*sputters*



I...I mean...I can't even express how surreal it is to want som...