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YOU DID IT!

You hit 300 entries on Rafflecopter!  I'll be annotating and giving away TWO copies of LADY THIEF! 

Still one day to enter...get on it!! 

 

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But WAIT, There's More!

Alright, guys, I have a challenge for you. 

Since today is the ACTUAL day of my birth, AND you guys have been super impressive with contest entries, I'm going to respond in kind--if the Rafflecopter gets more than 300 entries before the end of the run (still another week!) I'll add a second annotated copy for a second winner. 

I KNOW, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?

(I was trying to find a Homestar Runner gif, but I couldn't find the one I wanted, so there's this instead:)

Because yeah. 

HAVE AT IT, KIDS!!

*Second copy is STILL internationally available!  I love international love! 

*If you're viewing this NOT on my blog, click through to my blog to use the Rafflecopter widget or your entries won't count!  To which I say:

 

 

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HECK YES!!!!!

Guys, the Red Sox won the World Series. 

[image error]For the first time on home soil since 1918. 

BOOM. 

I'm in the mood to celebrate--which is handy, because my birthday is next week!  So we're going to CELEBRATE, and I'm going to give away an ARC of LADY THIEF!!

But not just any ARC--an annotated ARC, with all my secrets about the writing process and getting to this point in the trilogy.  You know you want to know my secrets...

 So enter to win a copy in the Rafflecopter below!!

ALSO, let it be noted that FIVE--count 'em, FIVE--copies of the book are up for grabs on Goodreads (generously being run by my publisher and not me) so enter to win! 

*This giveaway, in honor of the pseudo-"World" Series, is ABSOLUTELY open internationally!

 

 

 

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LADY THIEF!

So, LADY THIEF isn't out yet, buuuuut there are few ways to get a little taste of it!

LADY THIEF is available for bloggers and reviewers on Net Galley!

AND

More importantly, EVERYONE can read the first three chapters RIGHT NOW!

Finally,

You can still pre-order LADY THIEF so when it's available, you don't miss a second of the adventure. 

 

Look for more fun and excitement soon! 

 

xx

Let's Change the Narrative

So...I've been in a bubble.  Not like a crazy bubble, because I still *heard* about Miley's performance on Sunday, but I just saw it now.  And after a week of hearing other people talk about about it, after a week of starting grad school and being so crazy inspired by it, I just don't get what the big deal is. 

Because here's what I saw:

1.  Plus size, or otherwise non size-zero women being represented and celebrated on stage

2.  Women who weren't wearing heels as they danced on stages that look shiny and slick and dangerous

3.  Miley Cyrus--a young woman with a bangin' body rocking out in clothes that ultimately didn't actually reveal anything (I mean seriously, that's like the most covered up version of a bikini I've ever seen) embracing her sexuality without using another person to do it.  Yes, she grinds up on Robin Thicke at two points, but a) they don't seem to actually touch, b) she's actually doing the same dance she was doing before, there just happens to be a man standing behind her. 

4.  A confident girl. 

You know what I'm afraid of?  I'm afraid of her being called trash because she sticks out her tongue and strips (albeit only a little).  I'm afraid of Robin Thicke not being indicted in public opinion for a song that (as dancy and catchy as it is) kind of promotes a situation where women don't have a lot of agency or choice. 

I'm not really afraid of Miley Cyrus in latex granny panties. 

But hell, I applaud her. 

ARCs!

ZOMG THE ARCs ARE HERE!!!!

 

This is not actually the final cover, but it's pretty close and I think it's GORGEOUS.  I'll let you know as soon as the new cover is available! 

 

ALSO, this means people will want to, you know, get their hands on a copy.  Understandable!  It's so pretty!  But because I acknowledge that I'm really bad with email (and I'm starting grad school, so it's only going to get worse), I've set up a form where you can make such requests a bit easier on me! 

ITS HERE!

Boston Teen Author Festival!

Hey Guys,

First, I will be appearing at Boston Teen Author Festival at Cambridge Public Library on September 21st, 2013!  Woot!  I know a LOT of other authors will be there, but I'm not sure who yet...I'll keep you posted!

 

But in spreading the word for this, the organizers are also spreading the word about a CONTEST!  So if you know a Boston-area teen that fits the bill, send this to them!! 

See you there, and good luck!! 

The Sound and the Tumblr

SO! 

Do you remember when I told you that SCARLET would soon have a voice?  Well she does!  The audiobook is available for pre-order, which you can do with an Audible account or as a single title.  I AM SO EXCITED TO HEAR IT! 

The narrator is Helen Stern, and I can't tell you enough good things about her.  I had the privilege of being involved in the selection process, and I thought Helen really captured that addictive quality of Scarlet's voice--it's different, but once you start listening it's difficult to stop.  I listened to all the samples while cleaning my house (exciting, right?) and Helen's was the one that totally carried me away.  She really understands the characters and the tone and I can't wait to hear the rest of the book (yes, even I haven't heard all of it yet!). 

Super cool!

And I hope that I'll have more news to tell you guys about LADY THIEF in the near future, but for now, my lips are sealed and my (audiobook) headphones are in. 

AND I wanted to apologize for being so vacant on the blog--but it's really because I'm kind of obsessing over Tumblr right now, and I'll be posting a lot more frequently on there (and you can ask me questions, which, it turns out, is a way better forum than the question form I've had before).  So if you have questions--ask me here!

I think that's it!

xAC

SCAR 2 Has a Name!

And a date!  And a PREORDER PAGE!

Do you want to know the title?

Maybe. Kind of. Alright, well--

Nope, definitely too tired. Alright, Lucy, you wake up, and I'll share the description of the book. 

Scarlet’s true identity has been revealed, but her future is uncertain. Her forced marriage to Lord Gisbourne threatens Robin and Scarlet’s love, and as the royal court descends upon Nottingham for the appointment of a new Sheriff, the people of Nottingham hope that Prince John will appoint their beloved Robin Hood. But Prince John has different plans for Nottingham that revolve around a fateful secret from Scarlet’s past even she isn’t yet aware of. Forced to participate at court alongside her ruthless husband, Scarlet must bide her time and act the part of a noblewoman—a worthy sacrifice if it means helping Robin’s cause and a chance at a future with the man she loves. With a fresh line of intrigue and as much passion as ever, the next chapter in Scarlet’s tale will have readers talking once again.

Well what are you waiting for? Tell me the title!Okay, Lucy.  If you're ready for it, the title is...

LADY THIEF! 

 

As of right now, it's also available for pre-order here, but it won't be out in the world until February 11th, 2014! 

That's only 259 days.  Or 8 months, 14 days.  Or 37 weeks, or 372,960 minutes, or 22,377,600 seconds.  Only 22 million seconds!!

I am so crazy excited to be able to share this book with you guys.  I know it's been a long wait, but thank you so much for sticking with me and SCARLET--this is my dream and you are the ones who make it a reality. 

And, you know, Lucy. 

But thank you--and YAY!!!

Watch Me Tumble

So, I am a Tumblr now.  I haven't done much with it yet, but you'll notice one fun post that I was playing around with tonight...