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what did you have in mind the theme of the book being?

Hi, 

Some of the big themes I focused on were trust and manipulation: how to discern whom to trust—and how to learn to trust yourself. I’ve also always been fascinated by the border between sanity and insanity, and for this novel I tried to “walk the line” between the two. Toward the end of the novel, the theme I focused most on was courage/overcoming obstacles. It’s always interesting to think about how people in dire situations pull themselves up and out and change their lives. 

Thanks for asking!

xAnna

Taken outside my favorite Parisian taxidermy shop, Deyrolle

Taken outside my favorite Parisian taxidermy shop, Deyrolle

Could you post other end of the ruining? I personnaly liked it but i felt like you restrained yourself :)

YES! I’ll post it before the end of the day!

Hi! I just read the ruining (it only took me a day, I couldn't put it down). I just wanted to tell you how good it was like oh my gosh i can't stop thinking about it it was fantastic. congratulations on being amazing. are you currently working on anything?

Thank you!! I’m so glad you liked it! I’m working on a book called FEUDS, under a pen name—it’ll be out in 2014. It stars a cage fighter and a genetically enhanced ballerina. And I’m working on another psychological thriller, but it’s in early stages, so I don’t want to say too much yet! I’ll update my Tumblr as it progresses! 

WE HAVE A GIVEAWAY WINNER! CONGRATS, ISABEL JERM! Here’s...

WE HAVE A GIVEAWAY WINNER! CONGRATS, ISABEL JERM! 

Here’s Isabel’s story about a time someone drove her crazy—and let me just say that it’s definitely Ruining-level nutso. (Is it too late to add a supplementary chapter?!)

“Well, once upon a time there was a happy girl (me) and her best friend. They had been BF forever. But one day they argued about which TV series they were gonna watch. The happy girl loved Vampire Diaries and her best friend loved House. Since the happy girl was an eager House fan as well, she said that they could watch House. (That was a biiiig mistake.) The best friend got so angry that she threw her (glass)  bowl  against the wall. And then suddenly there was a knock on the door. It was the pizza man, yay. I had ordered a pepperoni pizza about 30 minutes before. 

I paid for the pizza while my BF picked up all the bits of the bowl and chips. 
Then she freaked out on me because she was suddenly a vegetarian (I asked when this happend. She said 10 minutes ago…) She dropped the pieces from the bowl and hurried home. But she stole my pizza in the process…. Sometimes I wonder what is wrong with me.”

Giveaway Update

The RUINING book bday contest closes at 3pm EST today! I’ve seen some fantastic “crazy” stories so far—stragglers, you have 4 hours to send me your entries!

THE RUINING finished copy giveaway!

The Ruining comes out on Thursday—and to celebrate, I’m giving away a finished copy! As you may or may not know, The Ruining is about a nanny whose nefarious employer drives her to the brink of madness. Tweet about it with a link to this page (and tag me, @annacollomore) for 1 entry; or tell me in no more than 3 short sentences about the last time someone drove you totally crazy, for 3 entries. (Put your story right here in the comments section of my website—but please, keep it PG!) Then email me at anna.collomore@gmail.com with your point total and contact information, and on Thursday I’ll announce the winner! 

xAnna

maddieonthings:Coffee with Maddie. Atlanta, GA

maddieonthings:

Coffee with Maddie. Atlanta, GA

Walking home in snowy Paris…

Walking home in snowy Paris…

Hiya! My name is Reese and I was the winner from the blue team from the YA scavenger hunt. I was just curious if you have sent the book yet? If you haven't I was curious if you would send it to another address for me? I am going back to school and would lo

Hi Reese! I was waiting for finished copies to come in bc I figured you’d prefer that (the book isn’t on sale until next month). I should receive them any day though, so please do send your school address to Anna.collomore@gmail.com. Sorry for the delay!! xAnna