Lisi Harrison's Blog, page 24

SURF, SAND, AND SI

Hola mi amigas!!! Sorry about all of the secrecy last week. I know we have a full disclosure policy going but I get creeped out announcing online when I am going out of town because I heard freaks and robbers scour websites and  Facebook pages looking for info like that. When they read someone is going away they pounce on the vacant house and steal. Granted, I have been so busy with work for the last few years my house is still pretty much empty so the joke would be on them. But still. My favorite vintage cowboy boots are there and those are more precious to me the crystal vase I got for my wedding. (No offense to the vase buyer, it's just that vases, or rather empty ones, depress me. They remind me that someone is not buying me flowers).

Anyway, I was in Punta Mita, Mexico. Where was I staying you ask? Google Casa Las Palmas West and imagine me there. It was perfection. A group of six freaks went and we had a blast. A lot of reading, knitting, and discussing world issues. Okay, I'm lying about that part but it's best if that's what you think I was doing so I can maintain role model status. As far as you're concerned the craziest thing I did was forget to apply SPF one late afternoon.  And look what the sun did to my hair. My 2010 summer highlights went haywire. I literally am half blond and half having more fun.

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FYI-I saw Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne at baggage claim at LAX (Los Angeles Airport) Saturday night. She had one of those Hello Kitty wheelie bags that looks like Louis Vuitton. Black, of course.  Paparazzi was waiting for them so when you see their photo this week in US Weekly just know that you heard it here first.

Once again I apologize for the secrecy but if I came home to a bootless closet…OMG speaking of boots (yup another crafty segue) we're less than a month away from the release of A Tale of Two Pretties! To celebrate, this Sunday, 1/23 at 4 PM EST/1 PM PST, we're continuing our countdown by partying on Twitter once again.

Title: These Boots Are Made for Stalking is up this week! Follow @TheClique on Twitter ay-sap so you can join the fun. Then, check out the questions and my answers for this Sunday's party!

Questions:

1. What are your tips for creating an ah-mazing Halloween costume?

DON'T EVEN CONSIDER BEING A SEXY CAT. IF I SEE YOU I WILL TAKE YOU DOWN. MEOWWW.

2. The PC's matching trampire costumes – hawt or nawt?

COUNT FABULOUS

3. Who's cuh-yuter – Landon or Bark?

LANDON & BARK, TOGETHER. THEY ENHANCE EACH OTHER'S CUTENESS. LIKE MARY KATE AND ASHLEY.

4. Were you for or against the crush upgrade?

I KNEW IT WOULD LEAD TO TROUBLE. THAT'S WHY I DID IT

5. If you were in Claire's Keds, how would you have coped with the crush upgrade?

CAM I AM.

6. The PC upgrade their looks to impress their 9th grade crushes. What defines sophisticated style?

NOTHING THAT RESEMBLES THE SEXT CAT.

7. Massie's puppy cam plan – brilliant or bonkers?

BRILLIANTLY BONKERS.

8. Is it ever smart to snoop?

NEVER EVER EVER. RESIST THE URGE MY FRIENDS.

9. How would you have brought Ankle-Bird down?

AN ANKLE SLINGSHOT

10. Do you blame Claire for trying to find a new clique?

I'M PROUD OF HER.

11. Mary says that the perfect guy makes you want to be exactly who you are. What's your definition of the ideal crush?

I AGREE WITH MARY. HAIL MARY!

SHOUT OUT TO MARIE FOR WRITING THAT AH-MAZING POEM FOR ME. THANKS MARIE!!!

TTYW,

LISI

P.S. You Love Me (by "me" I mean my Blah-g)

Do you want to know how I felt after reading your recent comments?

Like someone who spends her entire birthday moping around because none of her friends remember to call. The day is almost over and all she wants to do is go to her room, listen to songs about losers, and journal about her pathetic life. She walks in the front door, tears streaming down her cheeks, hair limp, spirit more limp, and everyone yells, "SURPRISE!"

I MEAN WAS MY FACE RED OR WHAT???!

I'm sorry I ever doubted you. But at the same time  it was soooo nice to hear how much my blah-gs mean to you. And let me assure you, I luh-uv writing them. And so I shall keep the virtual love alive in 2011 and attempt to dazzle you on a weekly basis*.

That said: We're less than two months away from the release of A Tale of Two Pretties! To celebrate, this Sunday at 4 PM EST/1 PM PST, @TheClique will host an ah-mazing Twitter party. This week, we'll be tuh-weeting about P.S. I Loathe You and the boy fever that sweeps BOCD.

Follow @TheClique on Twitter ay-sap so you can join the fun. Then, check out the questions AND MY ANSWERS for this Sunday's party below.

1. Would you rather attend the old OCD or new BOCD?

BOCD! BOYS ADD A WHOLE NEW LAYER OF DRAMA AND I LOVE ME SOME DRAMA.

2. Which crush is more de-sirable: Dempsey or Derrington?

PERSONALLY I WOULD CHOOSE DERRINGTON. I'M A SUCKER FOR A NUTBALL.

3. Derrington luh-vs Dylan's goofy charm. Do you think Derrington and Dylan are soulmates?

I THINK THEY ARE PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER. IT'S ALWAYS NICE TO BE WITH SOMEONE WHO APPRECIATES YOUR HUMOR. LIFE CAN FEEL LONELY WHEN YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE LAUGHING. (TRUST ME, I KNOW)

4. Kristen is torn between the Petty Committee and the Witty Committee. Is it possible to be loyal to two cliques?

IT SHOULD BE. IF IT'S NOT THEN YOU'RE HANGING WITH THE WRONG PEOPLE.

5. Does Kristen's crush on Dune surprise you?

NOT AT ALL. HE'S A SALT OF THE EARTH KIND OF GUY.

6. Dylan's detention-dating plan – brilliant or bonkers?

BRILLIANT. (BUT MAYBE I'M A TAD BIASED)

7. How do you make sure competing crushes don't crush your friendships?

BACK OUT OF THE RACE. (YOU ASKED)

8. Alicia forms a rival cheerleading squad. Has her desire to become an alpha gone too far?

NEVER. GO FOR IT! IF YOU TAKE THINGS TOO FAR YOU'LL REALIZE IT EVENTUALLY. BUT YOU HAVE TO TRY.

9. At the end of the book, Massie sets out to start a new clique. Were you convinced that the PC was over?

NO. BUT I KNOW ALL THE SECRETS.

HAPPY 2011!!!!!!!!

SHOUT OUT: TO EVERYONE WHO COMMENTED. I LOVE U MADLY!

TTYW19

LISI

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* (except next week) I can't reveal why I won't be blah-gging next week but I will tell you when I return on January 19th. Pinky Swear.

To Blah-g or not to Blah-g? That is the question.

Question: Do you guys actually read my blah-gs or are you just logging on to post comments?*

SHOUT-OUT to 2010. Thanks for the memories.

TTYW2011,

Lisi

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*No I'm not cranky and I'm not PMS-ing. It's just that back in the day you guys used to respond to my Blah-gs and now you don't. I'm not looking for charity reads. And I'm nawt fishing for compliments (although I do appreciate them). I'm just trying to figure out of I should keep posting in 2011 or if it's time to change things up a little. Your feedback would be appreciated. If I don't hear from you I'll know you're not reading this and I'll start blogging with my invisible font

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I AH-DORE YOU ALLLLLLLLLLLLL!

THE SKYE IS FALLING

For the last five days STUH-RAIGHT (or has it been more?) it has been pouring rain in Southern California. While my friends and neighbors stayed indoors texting their frustrations and varying degrees of seasonal depression I was out, about, and loving it. Because I am from the east coast. And this is nothing…or so I thought.

What started out as a great excuse to wear ah-doarble rain boots and hunker down for the holidays quickly turned biblical. Downtown has become a wild river. Trees are falling. Mud is sliding. And houses are flooding. Aside from the property damage I have to say it's been awesome. Finally some sky drama… Wait! Did someone say sky drama? That's so funny because this Sunday at 4 PM EST/1 PM we'll be tuh-weeting about about Sealed With A Diss which is loaded with Skye drama.

Follow @TheClique on Twitter ay-sap so you can join the fun. Then, check out the questions for this Sunday's party below (and my answers).

Questions:

1. Skye hosts a "famous couples" soiree. Do you heart costume parties?

THE COSTUME PRESSURE STRESSES ME OUT BUT ONCE I'M THERE I HAVE FUN.

2. Which famous couple would you dress up as with your crush?

SOFIA VERGARA'S BOOBS

3. The PC's got ESP. What are your tricks for getting the inside scoop on your crushes?

DRESSING UP AS A BOY AND HIDING OUT IN LOCKER ROOMS

4. Which clique would you rather be a part of – the DSL Daters or the PC?

PUH-LEASE

5. Claire is crushed when she hears Cam's ESP. Is snooping worth the emotional risk?

NEVER. NEVER. NEVER.

6. Massie gives Chris a makeover after his breakup. What are your tips for getting over a crush?

FIND A NEW ONE.

7. Do you think gaining access to the secret room was worth all the trouble?

OF COURSE. WHAT AN ADVENTURE.

8. Claire and Cam's relationship is filled with drama. Are you still convinced that they're meant to be together?

LIKE POPCORN AND MUSTARD

(THAT'S A YES.)

9. Principal Burns announces that Briarwood has collapsed. If you were in the PC's ah-dorable shoes, would you have confessed?

ONLY IF SOMEONE ELSE WAS GETTING BLAMED FOR SOMETHING I DID.

SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE RESCUE WORKERS AND FLOOD FIGHTERS. THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK (UNLESS YOU'RE READING THIS RIGHT NOW. THEN YOU'RE SLACKING.)

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL TTYW,

LISI

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PASS OR FLAIL

(For some reason this didn't post yesterday. So I am trying again. Hopefully this worked.)

I just saw a documentary called Race To Nowhere. It's about school life, but not the kind I write about. It's about the non-fun part– the learning. Don't get me wrong I think learning can be one of the most incredible things on the planet. But from what I saw many of you are doing hours and hours of homework and not retaining much. It's all about getting killer grades for college; the Race To Nowhere. And the pressure is INSANE! One girl was so burned out she had to take a massive step back and reevaluate. While they talked about her new and improved low-key lifestyle they showed a shot of her laying on her bed reading A CLIQUE BOOK– Ha! Take that James Joyce!

Good grades are something to be proud of, don't get me wrong. But it's more important for you to learn how to think, how to solve problems, how to collaborate with others, and how to be creative. Trust me. The school system is just that– a 'system'. It's one way of educating, yet it expects everyone to thrive. That's like saying all graduates in 2011 need to become a world class surgeons, whether they faint at the sight of blood or not. Could you imagine?

I was a HORRIBLE student. Bored, disruptive, distracted, unwilling to follow directions…it goes on. These days I'm sure someone would have tried to diagnose me with ADHD and it's tragic. I don't have a disorder. My brain rocks in some ways and rolls in others. Just like everyone's. I wrote 29 novels in 8 years but ask me to do seventh grade math and I would tear out my highlights.

How many of you think you're "stupid" because you have a hard time in school? Well guess what? You're brilliant. If there was a 'system' geared toward you, the kids getting straight A's would be failing and you'd be captain of the Scholar Ship.

Thankfully, my parents held their ground. Every time a teacher told them I should be going to a different school because I couldn't handle the curriculum mom and dad ignored them. They believed I was smart. They just knew I had my own way of showing it. Instead of making me feel inadequate they helped me develop the things that interested me. I must have seen every musical twice thanks to my mom.  My dad finally gave in and let me go to Emerson College so I could study writing. He had no reason to believe I'd do well but it was the first time I was excited about learning so he took a chance. A very expensive one. And I got my A's. Still, I didn't start believing in myself until I began working at MTV. Suddenly, I was surrounded by creative people who were encouraged to break the mould and challenge the system. And I was good at that. My horrible grades in High School proved it. I found my system!

I'm not suggesting you drop out. All I'm saying is don't give up on yourself. Try to have fun and learn a few things. Be aware of what works for you instead of focusing on what doesn't. Every minute you survive brings you closer to the day you'll thrive. I promise.

SHOUT OUT: To the girl in Race To Nowhere who was reading the Clique. And to your mother. Like my parents, she believes in you more than the system. And that's ah-mazing.

TTYW

XXXX Lisi

The Walking Dead(line)

I woke up today feeling like the walking dead. Only not in the trendy zombie way. More in the I'm-going-to-collapse-in-my-chai-latte-if-I-don't-get-a-break way. I have another deadline on Friday- Where There's A Wolf There's A Way (Monster High 3) and I seriously have hit the wall. I worked until 4am this morning and here I am again. It sounds like I'm complaining (because I kind of am) but the truth is I loathe complaining. And lu-oathe complainers.  So when I get in this funk I tend to keep to myself until I turn in the book and reboot. Unfortunately I do come into contact with people and sometimes the negative feelings leak out. So I asked an athlete friend of mine what his coach tells him during times like these. He told me to read a poem called, It's All In The State Of Mind. Usually one to shy away from poetry, I Googled it. And then I read it.

And re-read it.

And re-read it.And re-read it.And re-read it.And re-read it.And re-read it.And re-read it.And re-read it.And re-read it.And re-read it.And re-read it…

Now I'm at my desk with a fresh Chai and clean jeans, ready to hit the keyboard and deliver a novel I know you will love. I'm back, baby!

It's all in the state of mind

If you think you’'re beaten you are.

If you think you dare not, you don’t.

If you’'d like to win, but think you can’t,

It’s almost a cinch you won’t.

If you think you'’ll lose, you’'re lost.

For out in this world you find,

Success begins with a fellow’s will:

It’s all in the state of mind.

Full many a race is lost

Ere ever a step if run;

And many a coward fails

Ere ever his work begun.

Think big, and your deeds will grow;

Think small, and you'’ll fall behind;

Think that you can, and you will.

It’s all in the state of mind.

If you think you’'re outclassed, you are:

You’'ve got to think high to rise.

You'’ve got to be sure of yourself before

You can ever win the prize.

Life’'s battles don’'t always go

To the stronger or faster man,

But soon or late the man who wins,

Is the fellow who thinks he can.

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Okay, now that I've been rehabilitated it's time to PARTY!!!!!!

This Sunday, 12/12, at 4 PM EST/1 PM PST, we're continuing our countdown to the release of the final Clique book, A Tale of Two Pretties!

In case you haven't heard, every Sunday @TheClique hosts an ah-mazing Twitter party focused on one of the books in the series.  This week we'll be discussing Dial L For Loser. So dial J for Join Us.

Check out the questions for this Sunday's party below and my answers.

1. The PC has lots of time on their hands after getting expelled. How would you have kept busy with your clique?

We'd launch an online company, sell it for billions of dollars, and start a charter school where we make all the rules.

2. Kristen writes a philosophy essay. How do you cope when you're grounded?

Okay, I seriously don't understand this question. Is something wrong with me? What does this mean?

3. Massie dreams of becoming a Hollywood starlet. What's your glambition?

To be an author with no deadlines. I'm halfway there

4. Claire and Cam have to spend three weeks apart. What are your tips for staying close when you're far away from your crush?

Get a smartphones. Sometimes it's better than actually being together.

5. Massie, Alicia, and Claire are determined to fake it til they make it. What would you do if you were offered an audition?

Read the poem above and own it!

6. Were you shocked x 10 when Rupert replaced Hadley with Claire?

Nope. She was the right choice. Less affected.

7. Who do you think deserved the role – Massie, Claire, or Alicia?

Claire.

8. Clothes. Makeup. Star Crushes. What's the biggest perk of being a famous alpha?

I am one of those people who think being in the public eye is a curse. But the clothes would be nice.

10. Who's hawter – Cam or Conner?

Puh-lease. Cam. Given.

Okay, enough of this chatting. I've got a kick-butt book to write.

SHOUT OUT TO: Ryan for telling me about this poem.

TTYW,

xxxxx Lisi

SPANXGIVING-(Get it? Cuz we have to wear Spanx after because we ate so much?)

What's up sisters?

I hope you all had an ah-mazing Thanksgiving. Mine lasted 11 hours and it was a blast. I honestly think it's my favorite holiday. No presents to buy, no religion involved, just gratitude. Of course I wasn't feeling so chipper when the bag of canned food I was taking to a homeless shelter broke and smashed onto my toes. My neighbors heard me scream things that were nawt in the spirit of Thanksgiving. But I am pleased to say they forgave me, the cans were delivered, the swelling went down, and I am back in my cute boots. J. Crew by the way–how ah-dorable?

[image error]. You can't tell from the photo but they are peep toe and cuh-omfy. Yes, I know I'm a baddict (boot addict) but there are worse things to be addicted to…Like harem pants and Twitter.

(Just kidding about the Twitter part. I was looking for a segue so I could talk about this week's Clique Twitter party)

Did someone say Clique Twitter Party? Well, now that you mention it, last Sunday was the most popular one yet. Ready to party again?

This Sunday go to  Twitter.com/TheClique, at 4 PM EST/1 PM PST. We're picking up where we left off and continuing our countdown to the release of the final Clique book, A Tale of Two Pretties!

This week, we'll be discussing The Pretty Committee Strikes Back so get ready to tuh-weet with loyal Clique fans about the PC's weekend in the wilderness!

Here are the questions for this Sunday's party along with my answers:

Questions:

1. What would top your packing list for the camping trip with the Briarwood Boys?

Baby wipes. Good for wiping everything (if you know what I mean).

*For those of you who think I am a shallow baddict who can't survive in the wild I'll have you know I used to canoe and camp ah-lot when I was a young Canadian lass. Where I went there were no bathrooms or showers. So trust me on the baby wipe thing.

2. How do you rock the "camping chic" look?

UGGs (given), leggings or flattering sweats, sexy cami, hoodie, jacket with hood sticking out, fingerless gloves, and a cute wool hat. No fedoras-too city. No glitter-too city at night. No perfume- unless you want to attracts bears and bugs.

3. Massie loses her appetite. What are the telltale signs you have a crush?

Tons of energy, ah-dorable outfits, and constantly checking my phone.

4. Should Kristen have let Massie pay her way for the trip?

Friends and money don't mix. Never give a friend money unless you are perfectly content never seeing it again and not hating her for it. Trust me. So I admire Kristen for figuring it out herself. There's always a way if you want it badly enough.

5. Claire is crushed when she loses Cam. How do you deal with breakups?

Listen to songs about people who are more depressed than I am. Read books about people who are more depressed than I am. Hang with single friends who are happier than I am.

*If you can, avoid changing your hair. I've done that too many times after a break up and it only makes me more upset because I never look like the model in the picture and it gives me another reason to feel insecure.

6. What advice would you have given Claire after her haircut disaster?

Own it!

7. The PC's got M.U.C.K. Where do find your lip kissing tips?

Bathroom walls (just kidding).

8. Merri-Lee tags along on the trip. How do you cope when your parent is chaperoning?

Deny. Deny. Deny.

9. Claire dresses up like one of the guys. How would you have snuck in to see Cam?

Same way.

10. Did Alicia go too far by sabotaging Cam and Claire's reunion?

Friends sabotaging friends is never a good idea. Girls fighting over guys is UGLY. No guy is worth that. Always walk away from that fight. Guys like who they like. If you walk away chances are you'll be the one he wants. And if you're not, listen to depressing music and avoid hair salons.

11. Kristen gets in serious trouble for sneaking in. Was it worth the risk?

Yes.

12. What would have happened if the PC actually got expelled from OCD?

They would have ruled public school.

SHOUT OUT TO THE JEWS!!! HAPPY CHANUKAH!

TTYW,

Lisi XXXX

Bloggle Bloggle

That is my seriously pah-thetic attempt at making a Thanksgiving meets Blah-g title. But my brain is fried like Kentucky Chicken (okay, what's wrong with me today?) I am putting the finishing touches on A Tale of Two Pretties and it's more emotional than I thought. I'm going to miss those girls. They totally get my sense of humor and they do whatever I say. What's not to miss?

One of the many things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving is you. And the ah-mazing opportunity you have given me. Writing the Clique has changed my life in so many ways (none of which have to do with money so stop thinking with your ATM cards) and everything to do with the chance to put something out there that GLUs respond to. I've taken chances with these characters and the story lines and you've been right there with me, along for the ride and sitting shotgun. It's been ah-mazing! (I'll save the rest of the mushy stuff for the letter I am putting in the beginning of  the book, so I'll leave it at that. Just wanted to tell you all how much I ah-dore you.)

Moving awn…

This Sunday, at 4 PM EST/1 PM PST, the A Tale of Two Pretties countdown continues – and you're invited! So many of you have already chatted about The Clique and Best Friends for Never. This week it's all about  Revenge of the Wannabes.

Follow @TheClique on Twitter ay-sap so you can join the fun. Below are the questions for this Sunday's party and my answers.

Questions:

1. Alicia hearts being the best at BADS. Where do you go when you want to feel fabulous?

BED.

2. Alicia doesn't want to be a beta any longer. How do you share the spotlight with your clique?

EVERY MEMBER OF EVERY CLIQUE HAS SOMETHING UNIQUE TO OFFER. FIGURE OUT WHAT THAT IS TOGETHER AND MAKE EACH GIRL THE  ALPHA OF HER 'THANG' AND LET HER LEAD.

3. Alicia has the chance to be featured in Teen Vogue. What magazine would you luh-v to appear in?

DID YOU SAY APPEAR "IN?" PUH-LEASE. I WANT TO BE ON THE COVER OF A MAGAZINE CALLED THE 'MOST AH-MAZING WRITER ON THE PLANET.'

4. Lucinda says that "it's more important to look hot than to feel hot." How do you do both at once?

THERE WAS AN OLD WONDERBRA COMMERCIAL THAT USED TO SING "WHEN I LOOK GOOD I FEEL GOOD AND WHEN I FEEL GOOD I LOOK GREAT."  AND I NEVER FORGOT IT. IT'S TRUE.

5. If you could pick one item from The Closet what would it be?

THE DIXON.

6. The PC's spray tan plan – hawt or nawt?

OMG I COMPLETELY FORGET WHAT IT WAS!!! SOMEBODY HELP ME.

7. What were your impressions of Faux-livia?

PRETTY IS AS PRETTY DOES.

8. How would you have designed the GLU headquarters in the Block's barn?

THE WAY I DID.

9. Did you ever believe that the Unbelievably Pretty Committee could work?

PUH-LEASE.

10. Which Fisher boy do you heart most – Cam or Harris?

CAM. HARRIS IS HOT BUT CAM HAS SOUL.

11. Secret telling sessions – BFF bonding or recipe for disaster?

DISASTER. I PRIDE MYSELF ON BEING A VAULT. PEOPLE WHO GOSSIP ARE INSECURE AND IN MAJOR NEED OF A HOBBY. IF SOMEONE TRUSTS YOU WITH A SECRET YOU HAVE TO TAKE THAT SERIOUSLY. DON'T BE A RHYMES-WITH-SNITCH.

12. Which PC secret surprised you the most?

NONE. I KNEW THEM ALL

13. Is Todd growing on you – or is he as ah-nnoying as ever?

I AH-DORE TODD. HE'S SO REAL.

14. Claire's now an official PC member. Was it worth the wait?

GIVEN.

I will not be Blah-gging next week because of the holiday and the massive to do list I have. You see, we thought it would be fun to host Thanksgiving every year for friends who don't have family in Laguna Beach because Kevy and I don't either.  Now we have 25 people coming over. It's going to be a blast but it will take me a minimum of two days to figure out how to use my oven and then two more to learn how to make food in it. Funny, all this time I thought it was a warm storage space for pans. Who knew? We all make choices, ladies. I chose to write like a maniac instead of learn how to cook. Pray for my guests, will ya?

SHOUT OUT TO: EMILY!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY

SHOUT OUT TO: YOU!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

TTYW12.2.2010

XXXX LISI

TWEET TO THE HAND

For those of you just tuning in, we are having weekly Twitter parties until A Tale Of Two Pretties drops in February. This week's focus is BEST FRIENDS FOR NEVER. So get those typing nails polished because you're invited!

Last week we had an ah-mazing conversation about The Clique and relived some of our favorite PC memories with other @TheClique fans. Now we're picking up where we left off, and we'll be discussing Best Friends for Never.

Follow @TheClique on Twitter ay-sap so you can join the fun. Then, check out the questions below for our second party. We can't wait to tuh-weet with you!

Time: Sunday, November 14, 4PM EST / 1PM PST

Place: Twitter.com/TheClique

Here are the questions (and my answers). I can't wait to read yours.

Questions:

1. What would you have done if Todd had stained your suede?

Give him a self-tanner mustache in his sleep.

2. Did you ever believe that Massie's power was slipping?

Yes. Power slips. It happens to everyone. But I had no doubt she'd find a way to get it back.

3. What do you think it would take for a Massie overthrow?

Massie never stops fighting. She always finds a way to get what she wants, no matter how far fetched her solution may seem. The only way to overthrow her (without involving the U.S. Army)* would be if she was  ready to surrender her Alpha status. Which would kind of mean she won because she got what she wanted. Yeah, I know, it's not easy. I've tried many times.

4. The PC's Dirty Devils costume – ah-dorable or just plain dirty?

Both. That's what makes them so fab.

5. Do you prefer boy-girl parties or bonding time with your BFFs?

Both. Having just one would be like riding a bike with a missing wheel. It's all about balance. Tip: schedule the BFF bonding for after the boy-girl party so you can discuss your crushes.

6. How do you cope when you and your BFF have the same crush? What advice would you give Dylan and Kristen?

This happens. It always has and it always will. And here's my advice based on a great deal of personal experience in the matter: who ever the boy likes, wins. End of story. The heart wants what the heart wants. If he wants your friend all the sulking and cat fighting in the world won't change his mind. In fact, it will make him realize he made the right choice because you're psycho. Put on a happy face, just like you do when your sports team loses. Congratulate the other team and sulk about it in private. Why lose a best friend over a boy  you'll eventually make fun of at your 20th high school reunion? If the situation was reversed you wouldn't want your friend crossing you off her bestie list over a boy, so don't do it to her. Also, if you fight with your friend that's all her and the crush will talk about. And you don't want to cast yourself in a bad light around him. Because you never know, he might have a cute cousin at another school and if he thinks your cool, you might get an introduction. (Do you see why I answer here and not on Twitter? I am a 140 characters and over kind of girl. The only thing short about me are my nails)

7. Massie tells Claire that "friends are like clothes – they can't be in forever." How do you make your BFFs last more than one season?

Freeze them.

8. How would you cope if your school went uniform? Or, how do you put the "you" in uniform?

At first it might feel like a relief not to have to plan my outfits but after two days in the same mini I'd go mad. I'd quickly become an expert hairstylist or accessory maniac because personal style is the window to the soul. The eyes are just a sunroof. And my soul always has something to say.

9. Massie decides to email Cam, her ah-dorable new crush. What are your ah-mazing tips for making the first move?

Don't do it when you're feeling desperate or anxious. Guys respond to confidence and you can't fake that. If you're feeling off wait until you're on again.

10. Remember who Massie's first lip kiss was!? Spill here!

I remember but I'm not spilling.

11. Remember Alicia's betrayal? How do you prevent backstabbing in your clique?

Make everyone feel special.

12. Are you beginning to luh-v Claire yet – or does she still need more alpha training?

I've always loved her. She's so down to earth.

SHOUT OUTS A PLENTY:

1) Happy 14th Birthday Lillie!!!

2) Happy not-14th Birthday mom (November 12th). I shipped your present last week and it came back to me. That means I loved it I'll send it again today.

3) Thank you Meghan for sharing your embarassing Kuh-laire story and thanks to the girl who was nice enough to give you her cardigan.

4) * Thank you to everyone who served and who is serving. Happy Veteran's Day!!!

TTYW,

Lisi

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Did everyone have a good Halloween? I am still recovering. I said I would post pictures of my costume and now I'm taking it back. No way no day. I was an '80s dancer. I wore black spandex leggings, a metallic gold one-piece (that was so embarrassed it kept trying to hide in my butt ), leg-warmers, old-school Nike high tops that I found at the Salvation Army, a neon pink scrunchie, a crimped side-pony, and a neon pink belt.  Let the record show, I have no pride. Well, actually I do have a little because I am not showing any of you the photos. Why? Because I hate goodbyes. And you will leave me.

But check out my ahhhh-dorable next-door neighbor as Clawdeen.

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Could I ah-dore them any more? Um, let me think about that…NO!

Moving on to Clique news…

I am putting the finishing touches on the  fourteenth and final (sniff, sniff) Clique book- A Tale of Two Pretties. To celebrate it's debut we'll be throwing a party every week until it drops February, 2011. And, ah-bviously, YOU'RE INVITED!

Starting November 7th, every Sunday at 4PM EST / 1PM PST @TheClique

will host a Twitter party to gossip about one of our favorite books in The Clique series. So, mark your calendars and get ready to discuss where it all started. This week, we'll be tuh-weeting about Book #1!

Follow @TheClique on Twitter ay-sap so you can join the fun. Then, check out the questions below for our first party. We can't wait to tuh-weet with you!

Time: Sunday, November 7 4PM EST / 1PM PST

Place: Twitter.com/TheClique

Questions (and my answers)

1. Did you luh-v Massie from the start—or did it take a while for her alpha charm to win you over?

I loved her from the start. She is misunderstood. Super insecure, lonely, sassy, and fabulous. She never gives up. Never admits defeat. And does learn to be a better person.

2. On first glance, which PC member is your fave and why?

Dylan. I love a girl who eats and burps.

3. How would you have coped on your first day at OCD if you were in Claire's Keds?

The same way Kuh-laire did. Beg my mom for some new clothes ay-sap!

4. Claire's friendship bracelets: hawt or nawt?

HAWTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT.

5. What do Lyons do? Complete the phrase if you're a true Clique fan!

(I'm not giving that away but I sooo know the answer.)

6. What would you have told Claire to wear for her first day of school?

I guess Claire can blame me because I'm the author and I kind of made her wear them. So, sorry Claire. But look how far you've come? You stuck with them and made them your signature piece. You are the goddess of sensible shoes.

7. Claire's lost-and-found makeover: hawt or nawt?

Hawt because she looked good but not hawt because it's not her true style.

8. Was Claire's lunch with Layne a wise first-day move?

Given! Layne is the best. She is not ashamed of who she is. She helped Claire accept herself and always made things fun. The Clique without Layne would be like popcorn without mustard. Bland.

9. Remember the Red Bull incident? How do you prevent your covert crush operations from becoming total flops?

Still working on that.

10. Do you have a business idea that's as ah-mazing as Glambition? Spill!

A mask that's an exact replica of your  face with makeup in it. You put the mask on for two seconds, peel it off, and you look perfect.

11. Claire's IM scheme – too far or deserved?

Both.

12. How do you cope when your parents pull a Mr. Block and do something embarrassing x 10?

Become an author and write about it.

13. What was your favorite moment of the book?

Massie's state of the union at the end. I love how she isn't sure whether she'll accept Claire but admits that she's open to it. Not a perfect "Happy ending" but a realistic one.

14. Now that you're a Clique expert, what surprised you the most about book 1?

How much you all related to the characters. Loved that. Love you.

SHOUT OUT TO CiCi. THANKS FOR BEING SUCH AN AH-MAZING  NEIGHBOR, FRIEND, AND BEE BEE LOVER.

TTYW,

Lisi