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My True Love Gave to Me!

Hi everybody!

Ally here with what I hope will be some exciting news!

You know how I wasn’t going to have anything new come out in 2014 (because EMBASSY ROW is scheduled for early 2015…)? Well, now that is no longer the case!

I’m absolutely thrilled to be a part of a very new, very exciting holiday anthology edited by the super fabulous Stephanie Perkins (author of ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS, LOLA AND THE BOY NEXT DOOR, etc).

I will be one of 12 authors contributing a story to the collection called...

Magnificent Monday

Hi Everyone!

Not sure if everyone saw this last week….

Here’s whatPublisher’s Weeklyshared today:

Sara Goodman at St. Martin’s Press has bought a YA anthology calledMy True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories, edited by Stephanie Perkins, author ofAnna and the French Kiss. The collection will feature 12 romantic tales of young love by celebrated YA authors, including Rainbow Rowell, David Levithan, Gayle Forman, Ally Carter, Holly Black, KierstenWhite, Matt de la Peña, LainiTaylor, Jenny Han...

A New Year!

Hi everyone!

Ally here wishing you all a very happy new year! I know I have been pretty radio silent lately, but I am vowing to do better in 2014!

So in addition to Magnificent Mondays, I will personally try to post at least once a week. Sometimes it might not be much, but I’m going to try to keep you guys up to date on all that’s going on with me–even though most of it is pretty boring most of the time.

For example…

–Lately I’ve been reading A LOT of historical romance. My favorites are by Sarah...

Magnificent Snowy Day

Hey Everyone!

We are once again stuck at home because of the super cold and snow! My 3 year old has discovered her love of hot chocolate this winter, which got me wondering….

When you are snowed in or it is really cold do you like hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee?

If hot chocolate do you add marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, anything?

If hot tea do you add honey, milk, anything?

If coffee straight black, sugar, cream, flavored?

What kind of movies do you watch when stuck at home….drama, come...

Last Maginificent Monday of 2013!

Hi Everyone!

Since this is the last Magnificent Monday post of 2013, I thought I would close it out with a bang!

So….I am going to give away a signed copy of Perfect Scoundrels!

Just post in the comments what your New Years resolution is.

I will pick the winner randomly in 24 hours. Please only comment one time. U.S. residence only.

Good Luck!

Shellie

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Magnificent Monday Christmas Giveaway!

Hey Everyone!

In honor of Christmas and the giving spirit I am doing another giveaway!!!!!

Up for grabs…..

A signed copy of United We Spy!

Just post in the comments your favorite Ally Carter character.

I will pick the winner randomly in 24 hours. Please only comment one time. U.S. residence only.

Good Luck!

Shellie

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Magnificent Monday Giveaway!!!

Hi Everyone!

We just got a few of the United We Spy Audio Books here at Ally Carter HQ!!! So I thought it was a perfect time for a giveaway!

Here’s how to enter: Just post in the comments what your favorite Ally Carter book is!

That’s it! Super easy! You have 24 hours before I randomly pick the winner!

Please enter only once!

xoxo,

Shellie

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Houston, we have a signing!

Okay, Texas Gallagher Girls and Blackthorne Boys,

I am going to Houston!

I am going to be at Blue Willow Books with Jennifer Lynn Barnes (author of THE NATURALS) at 1:00 on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14th!

One of my favorite bookstores with one of my favorite people.

IT IS THIS SATURDAY!!!!

Come see us!!

-Ally

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Magnificent Cryptogram Monday

Hi Everyone!

Today I have just a simple little cryptogram for you to work on!

OPEEMFWEGLCOQLQZZMFQECPERQXL, BP ZYNPMYH!!!!

For those of you who have never solved a cryptogram puzzle before, the rules are simple… It is basically a secret code where different numbers, symbols, or in this case, letters, represent a different letter.

I will hold all comments with answers for 48hrs to give everyone a chance to solve the puzzle!

xoxo,

Shellie

P.S. The winning designs from the t-shirt contest are now avail...

Magnificent Monday Holiday Survey

Hey Everyone!

The Holidays are in full swing at my house! Andwewatched my favorite Christmas movie yesterday, White Christmas. It was so fun watching my daughter dance around to the music from the movie. This got me wondering…..

What is your favorite Holiday movie?

Favorite holiday dessert?

Favorite family holiday custom?

Favorite holiday song or songs?

Is it cold or warm where you are?

I hope everyone enjoys or is enjoying this holiday season as much as I am!!!!

xoxo,

Shellie

P.S. I am still working o...