Susane Colasanti's Blog, page 36
June 25, 2012
three days to go
How long have I been waiting to say that I’m moving in three days? About three years. Longer actually. If you count how long I’ve been waiting to move into an apartment I own, that would be my whole New … Continue reading →

Published on June 25, 2012 12:20
June 20, 2012
team unicorn
When foreign editions of my books are published, I really have no idea what the covers will look like until I find them online. Every country has its own aesthetic for teen novels. What works here might totally backfire somewhere … Continue reading →

Published on June 20, 2012 06:35
June 18, 2012
packing my bffs
In case you’re wondering what that big L on my forehead is, it might be because the 70-year-old lady in my gym class today was lifting heavier weights than me. Ah, the joys of being back at Square One. I … Continue reading →

Published on June 18, 2012 12:27
June 14, 2012
events this week
Woo! This has been one crazy week. This whole month has been crazy. But crazy in the best possible way. The kind of crazy where everything is happening at once and everything is exciting. I’m moving two weeks from today. … Continue reading →

Published on June 14, 2012 11:33
June 12, 2012
front of store
You guys. Barnes & Noble is displaying Keep Holding On for front of store promotion nationwide. When I first heard about this, I was excited for my book to get to play with the grownup books. This is the first … Continue reading →

Published on June 12, 2012 11:50
June 11, 2012
up on the roof
The literary extravaganza that is BEA was so much fun! I had my first signing there and met so many teachers, librarians, and bloggers I knew from online. My signing time flew. I was worried that a bunch of people … Continue reading →

Published on June 11, 2012 13:15
June 7, 2012
books and greetings
What up, New Jersey! An epic YA event is coming your way this Saturday, June 9 at 11:00am. You know how Books & Greetings in Northvale does all these amazing events? Check this one out: That’s right. Jen Calonita, Elizabeth … Continue reading →

Published on June 07, 2012 12:44
June 6, 2012
shining stars
Last night was Penguin’s Shining Stars party at the Top of the Standard. If you ever have a chance to go there, you will not be disappointed. The views are spectacular. The festivities were just as spectacular. I finally got … Continue reading →

Published on June 06, 2012 08:14
June 4, 2012
keep holding on playlist
Presenting…the officialKeep Holding On playlist! 1. “Keep Holding On” – Avril Lavigne This song inspired the title of the book. So empowering and encouraging. 2. “Wait Til You See My Smile” – Alicia Keys On the darkest days, there’s always … Continue reading →

Published on June 04, 2012 16:52
June 1, 2012
on the news
Thanks for all of your pub day love! And thanks to everyone who saw the Keep Holding On segment on the PIX11 morning news yesterday. Emilie Woda, the girl who was interviewed, was so open and articulate. I love her … Continue reading →

Published on June 01, 2012 11:15