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October 17, 2013
Autumn Author Events
Wednesday, October 23, I'm joining the Los Angeles Review of Books for North Hollywood's First Annual Lit Crawl! Come out to Republic of Pie from 6 to 7pm for Book & A Movie!
Then on Sunday, November 3, I'll be at Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Montrose for SCBWI's "Inside Story" Event, from 2 to 4pm, to chat all things BRUISED. Hope to see you there!
Then on Sunday, November 3, I'll be at Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Montrose for SCBWI's "Inside Story" Event, from 2 to 4pm, to chat all things BRUISED. Hope to see you there!
October 6, 2013
COVER REVEAL: HIGH AND DRY
My contemporary YA mystery, HIGH AND DRY, comes out April 15th, 2014 from Amulet Books! I love the gritty cover:
What's HIGH AND DRY about?
Framed for a stranger's near-fatal overdose at a party, blackmailed into finding a mysterious flash drive everyone in school seems anxious to suppress, and pressured by his shady best friend to throw an upcoming game, high school soccer player Charlie Dixon spends a frantic week trying to clear his name, win back the girl of his dreams, and escape a past th...
What's HIGH AND DRY about?
Framed for a stranger's near-fatal overdose at a party, blackmailed into finding a mysterious flash drive everyone in school seems anxious to suppress, and pressured by his shady best friend to throw an upcoming game, high school soccer player Charlie Dixon spends a frantic week trying to clear his name, win back the girl of his dreams, and escape a past th...
September 25, 2013
"Get Real" Panel & Signing at the West Hollywood Book Fair
Hi all,
This Sunday, 9/29, I'll be at the West Hollywood Book Fair on a panel called "Get Real!" at 3-4pm, with a signing afterward. We'll be chatting about all things young adult contemporary.
With me will be...
Moderator/author Amy Spalding (THE REECE MALCOLM LIST)
Ann Stampler (WHERE IT BEGAN)
Carol Tanzman (CIRCLE OF SILENCE)
Stephanie Kuehn (CHARM & STRANGE)
Hope to see you there!
This Sunday, 9/29, I'll be at the West Hollywood Book Fair on a panel called "Get Real!" at 3-4pm, with a signing afterward. We'll be chatting about all things young adult contemporary.
With me will be...
Moderator/author Amy Spalding (THE REECE MALCOLM LIST)
Ann Stampler (WHERE IT BEGAN)
Carol Tanzman (CIRCLE OF SILENCE)
Stephanie Kuehn (CHARM & STRANGE)
Hope to see you there!
August 21, 2013
BRUISED playlist, and Updates on Local Author Night
The wonderfully kind Jim of YA Yeah Yeah and The Bookbag interviewed me last week. If you're into playlists, you can find the one I created for BRUISED there.
Secondly, Local Author Night happen this Friday from 4 to 7pm at the Valencia Barnes & Noble.
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Secondly, Local Author Night happen this Friday from 4 to 7pm at the Valencia Barnes & Noble.
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July 10, 2013
Upcoming Summer Events
I'll be signing at two fun YA events this summer with lots of local authors. Hope to see you there!
Summer of YA - Saturday, July 27th, 2 to 4pm
Barnes & Noble, at the Glendale Americana, Glendale, CA
From Paranormal Romance to Action Adventure join us for a "speed dating" styled event where you can sit down and meet 11 up and coming YA authors. We will be hosting Jessica Brody (Unremembered), Stacey Jay (Of Beast and Beauty), Kathy McCullough (Who Needs Magic?), Gretchen McNeil...
Summer of YA - Saturday, July 27th, 2 to 4pm
Barnes & Noble, at the Glendale Americana, Glendale, CA
From Paranormal Romance to Action Adventure join us for a "speed dating" styled event where you can sit down and meet 11 up and coming YA authors. We will be hosting Jessica Brody (Unremembered), Stacey Jay (Of Beast and Beauty), Kathy McCullough (Who Needs Magic?), Gretchen McNeil...
June 19, 2013
Super Swag Sunday
GET READY FOR
The 2nd Annual
SUPER SWAG SUNDAY!!!
When: June 24th thru July 1st
Where: laurisareyes.blogspot.com
Why: For a chance to win lots of cool promotional items signed by 42 of today's best middle grade and young adult authors!
Every day for seven days, Laurisa's blog will spotlight some of the most amazing new books for kids and teens! Monday thru Saturday visitors will be able to enter for chances to win one of 6 swag packs containing everything from signed bookmarks a...
The 2nd Annual
SUPER SWAG SUNDAY!!!
When: June 24th thru July 1st
Where: laurisareyes.blogspot.com
Why: For a chance to win lots of cool promotional items signed by 42 of today's best middle grade and young adult authors!
Every day for seven days, Laurisa's blog will spotlight some of the most amazing new books for kids and teens! Monday thru Saturday visitors will be able to enter for chances to win one of 6 swag packs containing everything from signed bookmarks a...
June 12, 2013
BRUISED Trivia
Have you read BRUISED?
Wanna test your knowledge of the book's content?
Some kind soul wrote BRUISED trivia questions over at Goodreads. See how you stack up!
(Embarrassing confession: I wasn't 100% positive about the answer to one of the questions, though my guess turned out to be correct.
I swear I wrote this book, though.)
Wanna test your knowledge of the book's content?
Some kind soul wrote BRUISED trivia questions over at Goodreads. See how you stack up!
(Embarrassing confession: I wasn't 100% positive about the answer to one of the questions, though my guess turned out to be correct.
I swear I wrote this book, though.)
May 29, 2013
The Brenda Novak Auction: Win a Critique, New Reviews, Giveaways, Interviews, and More
Brenda Novak Auction
Two days left to bid on a critique of 20 pages of a Young Adult novel, offered by me (BRUISED, HIGH AND DRY) and Miranda Kenneally (CATCHING JORDAN, STEALING PARKER, THINGS I CAN'T FORGET, RACING SAVANNAH). All funds benefit diabetes research.
New Reviews of BRUISED
"Poignant and emotionally raw at times and humorous at others, this debut novel adeptly portrays a shattered life...and the road back to normalcy. Fans of realistic fiction will appreciate the multilayered story,...
Two days left to bid on a critique of 20 pages of a Young Adult novel, offered by me (BRUISED, HIGH AND DRY) and Miranda Kenneally (CATCHING JORDAN, STEALING PARKER, THINGS I CAN'T FORGET, RACING SAVANNAH). All funds benefit diabetes research.
New Reviews of BRUISED
"Poignant and emotionally raw at times and humorous at others, this debut novel adeptly portrays a shattered life...and the road back to normalcy. Fans of realistic fiction will appreciate the multilayered story,...
May 24, 2013
Relief for Oklahoma
The Lucky 13s have joined forces with the Friday the Thirteeners and the Enchanted Inkpot to help those affected by the Oklahoma tornado. To that end, we are offering up a large giveaway. "Kidlit Authors for Oklahoma" is starting today and will run for 2 weeks.
By donating to Red Cross, you can enter for your chance to win 1 of 5 book prize bundles or a critique from our authors.
By donating to Red Cross, you can enter for your chance to win 1 of 5 book prize bundles or a critique from our authors.
March 27, 2013
Four Places to Win a Free Copy of BRUISED
1. The Nocturnal Library (six more days to win!)2. Books, Bones & Buffy (two more days to win!)
3. A Thousand Wrongs (one more day to win!)
4. And coming tomorrow... a chance from YA Fresh
Thanks to Maja, Tammy, Laurisa, and Tina for hosting these giveaways.
And if you strike out this time, check back here in April for at least two more chances!
Happy reading.
