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Publication Day!!!

In the Shadow of Blackbirds is officially out in the world today!
Lauren DeStefano will be hosting a Twitter chat with me at 4:00 pm EDT/1:00 pm PDT this afternoon (4/2/13). To follow along and ask me questions about the novel, please join us at that time, using #blackbirdsnovel . The chat will likely run for about an hour.

You can also find me at the following locations today:

ABRAMS Blog:I answered 10 questions on my publisher's blog...plus I shared a hint about my new book and a photo of my sc...

UK Release Day!

In the Shadow of Blackbirds is officially available in the UK today, one day earlier than it is in the U.S.! The same hardcover version of the book is releasing in both locations, Americanisms and all...you'll just get to read it a little sooner over there.

To celebrate, Abrams & Chronicle Books is sharing photos and quotes from the novel on both Twitter and Facebook . I'm extremely grateful for their enthusiasm for the book!

UK purchasing links for In the Shadow of Blackbirds:
Local Booksho...

IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS Twitter Chat!

On April 2 (PUBLICATION DAY!) , the amazing and talented Lauren DeStefano will be hosting a Twitter chat with me at 4:00 pm EDT/1:00 pm PDT. To follow along and ask me questions, please join us at that time, using #blackbirdsnovel . The chat will likely run for about an hour.

Lauren blurbed In the Shadow of Blackbirds a while back , and ever since then she's been like an unofficial publicist for this novel. I'm so incredibly grateful for her help! Thank you, Lauren!!!

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The IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS Blog Tour!

The In the Shadow of Blackbirds Blog Tour is now underway! Gabrielle at Mod Podge Blog Tours has helped me arrange 13 haunting days of guest posts, giveaways, and interviews.

Here's where I'll be visiting and what you'll find at each stop:

March 25 - Recreate the Cover Contest @ The Mod Podge Bookshelf March 26 - Interview @ Icey Books March 27 - This or That Questions @ Novels, News & Notes March 28 - An Introduction to My Ghost, Stephen Embers @ Two Chicks on Books March 29 - Interview @ Ho...

Library Journal Spotlights IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS

"[A] gorgeous production...The book’s historic setting is as much a star as the plucky Mary Shelley..."—Library Journal
Yesterday I was thrilled to discover that Library Journal ran an article spotlighting six debut YA novels , including In the Shadow of Blackbirds . They reviwed the book, and they also featured novels by two of my fellow members of The Lucky 13s : Kasie West (Pivot Point) and Leila Howland (Nantucket Blue).
You can read the full article at http://reviews.libraryjournal.com .

How to Pre-order Signed Copies Online

If you can't make it to my In the Shadow of Blackbirds launch party at Powell's Books on April 6, but you still want a signed copy, I have a shiny-new option for you:

Pre-order a signed copy at Powells.com!
I'll be signing the pre-ordered copies at the event, and then Powell's will ship the books to customers.

If you can attend the launch party, there's no need for you to pre-order a copy. I will sign your book in person directly after the reading. Here are the details for the event:

In the Shad...

Getting closer...

FREE COUNTDOWN WIDGET
I'm busy writing guest posts and responding to interview questions in preparation for the book's release. Next week I should have some info about ordering signed finished copies.

Check back soon for updates...

Behind the Scenes: The IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS Cover Design

Today at The Lucky 13s , I'm interviewing Maria T. Middleton, Associate Art Director at ABRAMS , about her cover design for In the Shadow of Blackbirds. Find out what TV series' opening credits inspired the title type, learn how the ghost on the cover was created, and view cover shoot photos and the initial cover comp:

Cover Scoop: In the Shadow of Blackbirds

More Giveaways!

Here are the latest In the Shadow of Blackbirds giveaways:

Lenore Appelhans of Presenting Lenore is hosting a joint review discussion of In the Shadow of Blackbirds with Christina at A Reader of Fictions . Five advance copies of the novel are available to win in a giveaway that ends March 8, 2013.

A Reader of Fictions has selected In the Shadow of Blackbirds as the March Book of the Month! Head over to her site to enter to win a finished hardcover copy of the novel.

The Young Adult Connection is...

More Interviews, Giveaways, & Guest Posts

According to the brand-new countdown widget that now appears at BlackbirdsNovel.com , there are 38 days left until the publication of In the Shadow of Blackbirds! Because April 2 is getting so close, you'll more than likely see me and my novel, as well as several giveaways involving the novel, showing up across the Web.

Here's where In the Shadow of Blackbirds and I turned up this past week:

Realm of Fiction : An interview with me that involves fairy photos and flu remedies, plus an international...