Susane Colasanti's Blog, page 60

best day ever

TGIM! Wouldn't it be awesome if every day felt like this?

why i live here, reason #103

KIMM FENEX, Motivational Artist, 6th Avenue & 9th Street:

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KIMM's purpose is to help others feel good inside, encourage self-awareness, and engage people with their surrounding environment. New Yorkers typically walk very quickly without taking time to really look around. I was crossing the street when I noticed KIMM's bright pink sneakers. He was holding a bowl of rolled papers tied with pretty ribbons. So of course I had to ask about them. They were motivational messages for the mind and...

pub date + more news

The pub date for So Much Closer has been finalized! It's May 3, 2011. I know that's a while from now, but Amazon already has a So Much Closer page and we're pretty sure the pub date won't change. When I'm allowed to share the cover, you'll see it here first. It's my favorite cover so far. I hope you'll love it as much as I do.

There's also some event news. I'm coming to Texas! I'll be at the Austin Teen Book Festival on October 2. I've been hearing how cool Austin is and I'm really l...

colors and copyedits

I have this conflict about paper. I love paper. The different textures, the colors, the nuances amidst the fibers. I even like the way every book seems to have its own unique smell. I have zero desire to read a book in electronic form. I look at a screen all day, thanks. Reading is supposed to be my relaxation time. That said, becoming increasingly paperless is a good thing for many reasons. You guys know I'm all about the green living. But paperless books? It will take me a long ti...

be the change

Fight on.

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Fight on, everyone.

you're the only you you've got

There are a lot of things I wish I could change about myself. I'd rather be shorter and get to dress up in cute 4-inch heels than be 5' 8". It would be excellent if my hair were naturally straight so I didn't have to deal with butt-numbing Japanese straight perm retouching every six months (which takes over five hours, by the way). And if my circadian rhythm enjoyed mornings, it would make life much easier.

It's not just me. Everyone I know wants to change part of who they are. That whole...

getting connected

Whenever people ask me what I like best about being an author, it's always easy to answer them. The best part of my job is getting to meet my readers! You guys are why I write. The thing is, I work at home all day and rarely get the chance to see my readers. Which is why I'd love to meet you on my next book tour! If you'd like me to visit your area, please join my Facebook fan page discussion. Just tell me where you are and the name of your school or local bookstore. With enough intere...

the hunger games

I know I'm tardy to the party.

But oh. my. god.

I cannot believe how amazing The Hunger Games is.

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When was the last time a book had me so addicted? I can't even remember. This is the kind of rare book that you stay up way too late reading, knowing you're going to pay for it the next day but not caring. The time was 3:21 a.m. when I finally put this book down. I could have easily read right into sunrise.

Fans of Suzanne Collins have been raving about this book. Of course I heard them. It's j...

college, 15 years later

Those of you who've lived in more than one place know that nostalgic feeling of returning to somewhere you used to live. You're interested in how things have changed and how they've stayed the same, passing by your old building and being like, "I lived right there!" If someone's with you on your trip down Memory Lane, you want them to feel the same way you do. But of course that's impossible. Which is why I had a blast walking around Penn by myself. It wasn't until I was there that I rea...

working out, kicking back

Going to the gym is hilarious on so many levels. First off, it's amazing that I've belonged to gyms since I was 18 considering that I hated gym in high school. No, I HATED. IT. Those of you who've read When It Happens know what I'm talking about (see the Here's Why Gym Sucks list on page 127). But belonging to a gym as a grownup is a whole different thing. I don't have to be tormented by scary dodge balls flying at me. I can do my elliptical or lifting or kickboxing or whatever else I ...