Ally Carter's Blog, page 19
April 3, 2014
What Natalie said…
Hi everybody!
You know how sometimes I like to offer writing/publishing advice because I know a lot of you have that as a dream? Well, today I want to point you to some most excellent advice and words-of-wisdom by author Natalie Whipple.
Really, it is GREAT STUFF. And those of you who are interested in this crazy business would do well to go read it. Right now.
-Ally
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April 1, 2014
Greetings from New York!
Hi everybody!
Guess what: I’m in New York!
Now, those of you in and around NYC, don’t freak out–I’m not doing any public events. You didn’t miss any announcements. I’m just here for some meetings with my publisher. If and when I have some tour dates to announce, rest assured, I’ll let everybody know.
Like how I’m going to be in NEW ORLEANS, LA in May and SAN ANTONIO, TX in July. Check here for details.
I have spoken to Shellie and she and the baby are doing very well. She’s not getting much sleep...
March 26, 2014
He’s here!
Hi everybody,
Ally here with a very happy-making announcement:
Shellie is the proud momma of a very happy, healthy and beautiful baby boy!
Baby boy joins one very adorable big sister, and the entire family is doing well.
Won’t you join me in congratulating Shellie in the comments?
XOXO,
Ally
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March 24, 2014
Magnificent Monday
Hi Guys!
Since I am having my baby this week, and I won’t be able to go again for a few months,I decided to go see a movie this past weekend. What movie did I see? Divergent of course! It was so good.
Ally has said many times that if you want your favorite YA novels to become movies then you really need to go see the YA movies when they come out. Divergent isn’t the only YA movie this year. What movie(s) are you looking forward to seeing?
And in case you missed the Ally Carter movie news you can...
March 17, 2014
Magnificent Lucky Monday
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I thought today would be the perfect time to have another giveaway! Up for grabs…a signed Ally book of your choosing!!!
Who is feeling LUCKY????
Just post in the comments what book you would like to win.
Standard Rules Apply: Please only comment one time. US residence only. I will pick a winner randomly in 24 hours!
xoxo,
Shellie
P.S. Please send your Fan Art Friday artwork to allycartercontest@gmail.com and I will post to Ally’s Tumblr page. (FYI, when I don’t have any new...
March 12, 2014
Embassy Row is finished!
Hi everybody,
Ally here with what I hope is an exciting announcement…
Last night at about 3:30 a.m. I turned in the final draft of Embassy Row! And you know what this means.
This means we do the Dance of the Finished Book!
(it goes like this)
What does this mean? Well, Embassy Row is now in the hands of the great people at Scholastic who will go about turning it from a Microsoft Word file into a book. And then make sure that those books are in stores and stuff.
When will that be? Well, I still can’...
March 10, 2014
Magnificent Monday
Hey Everyone!
We just finished up having a 4th birthday party for my daughter! Since the new baby is due next week I opted to have a friend who just started a party planning business put together everything for Amelia’s Cowgirl Birthday! It turned out so stinking cute that I just had to share with you guys! Amelia’s favorite color is green and her one request was that she have a green number four candle on her cake. Here are some pictures:
What has been your favorite birthday? Or is there a b...
March 6, 2014
Photography class
Hi everybody.
Ally here with a very exciting development: I HAVE A HOBBY.
Yes. *high fives self*
You see, for the longest time, writing was my hobby. But once something becomes your job it sort of by definition stops being your hobby. So I’ve been on the hunt for a new hobby, and I think I have one.
I’ve been taking a photography class. It’s nothing fancy. Just a beginner level class where you basically learn how to work your camera and the basic principals.
Well, our final projects are due next M...
March 3, 2014
Magnificent Monday
Hi Everyone!
It is another snowy and icy day here and we are all stuck inside drinking hotchocolate and watching movies! I have decided to spend some of mytime working on an upcoming post for all of you. What it is you ask? Well it is a fun quiz to decide which Ally character you should date.
So, my question to you is….. What male Ally character is your favorite other than Hale or Zach?
And just in case you haven’t seen it before go here for a fun Gallagher Quiz : )
Stay warm everyone!
xoxo,
Shelli...
February 25, 2014
Ally’s advice for new writers
Last week you guys asked writing questions. This week I’m trying to provide writing answers.
In reading through all of the comments I found that, as usual, we had a lot of repeated questions dealing with…
-Writer’s block
-Character
-Organization
-The writing process
-Inspiration/dedication (which can often overlap with writer’s block)
When I went away to college and had to start cooking for myself, I would frequently call home and ask my mom for recipes. Now, my mom is a GREAT cook, but I soon learn...
