Ally Carter's Blog, page 44
April 1, 2011
Uncommon Criminals
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March 29, 2011
Some updates
Hey Everybody!
Sorry if the blog's been sort of quiet. I'm on deadline and we just did an overhaul of the server which has resulted in some behind-the-scenes complications (including why no comments have been approved in several days--there are kinks. And yes, that's the technical term I'm going with.)
But there are a few things I wanted to remind everyone about in the meantime...
1. NEXT WEEK I will be in Los Angeles, CA attending the RT Booklover's Convention. (I know many of you have...
March 18, 2011
Big blog of random
--I walked four miles tonight. Why do I always forget that the first two miles are the HARD miles? The last two are all endorphins and calorie burning. So why do I stop at two usually? Why? Why? Why?
--I need new glasses. This is both exciting and terrifying. Fortunately, I have given glasses proxy to Jennifer Lynn Barnes. I find that, in situations like this, just telling someone else to make the decision is best.
--I don't know any details yet, but it does look as if there will be a ...
March 17, 2011
The Widget Contest
Hey everyone,
I've got an important notice today and I hope it doesn't cause too much grief and/or controversy.
As many of you will remember, for the last several book releases we've held a "widget contest" wherein readers have designed "countdown widgets" that have cool graphics and literally count down the days/hours/minutes until the new book goes on sale.
This, like all of our contests, has always been a lot of fun, but this one has also come with its own brand of drama. Not because of...
March 15, 2011
Ally's big list of happy things
With all the devastation in the world these days it's pretty easy to get down. But I can't do that. I have books to finish and things to do so I'm going to focus on the positive here today and give you Ally's Big List of Happy Things!
-- The WHITE COLLAR season finale. (Seriously, how good was that episode? Answer: so, so good!)
--Alex Pettyfer's Abs. (Saw Beastly with Jen Lynn Barnes. The abs alone were worth the price of admission.)
--Smashburger. (Do you have a Smashburger near you? ...
March 14, 2011
Mini blog: interview
Hey everybody!
There's a new interview with yours truly up today, courtesy of fab author and all-around-good-guy Sarwat Chadda and his Kiss Me, Kill Me blog series.
Thanks, Sarwat, for having me! And, everyone else, please check it out!
-Ally
March 11, 2011
Another NEW pop quiz!
Just leave your answers in the comments if you want to take part!
Thanks,
Ally
1. Do you prefer quizes where you put answers in the comments or where you click on answers (like this one)?
2. Who is your favorite singer?
3. What's your favorite movie?
4. Which is better, Facebook or Twitter?
5. Are you a tomboy or girlie girl?
6. What do you "like" on Facebook?
7. Do you Text or do you Call?
March 9, 2011
Survey time!
Well, since the last survey was such a hit many of you have asked that it be something of a recurring thing around here.
Ask and ye shall recieve!
March 8, 2011
How to write a novel
One of the most frequent questions I, or any writer, gets is "how do you write a novel"?
Well, there is no easy answer to that question because, of course, writing a novel is no easy feat. After all, almost everyone will say they'd like to write a novel someday. The number of people who HAVE written novels (published or not) is far, far smaller.
One reason it's such a hard question to answer is because there is no one, set, preferred way to do it. Some people labor over every word. Others...
March 6, 2011
RT Booklover's Convention Teen Day!
Hi everyone!
As many of you may have already heard, I will be participating in the RT Booklover's Convetion this spring in Los Angeles. This year, for the first time ever, RT will have a special "Teen Day"--including specially discounted pricing.
For more information, (including a roundup of all the fab authors appearing) check out this flyer!
And I hope to see all you So Cal readers there!
-Ally
