Top of the Rude Chain.

Last week's LA Times Festival of Books was great–if you don't mind extreme heat and free Ben & Jerry's ice cream–which I don't. I spoke on a panel called Smells Like Teen Spirit. Terrible title, awesome company. I was joined by three other teen authors–

1) Elizabeth Eulberg: author of Prom and Prejudice.

2) Joanna Philbin: author of The Daughters.

3) Abby McDonald: author of Anti-Prom.

We had a blast, talked about writing for teens, and signed books. It's nice to get out of my veal pen every once in a while and hang with cool chicks who do what I do. But the best part was meeting the fans and giving sweaty hugs.

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Sorry to those I hugged too hard. But I've been feeling fragile lately. A bit of empty nest syndrome if you will. All of my series' have grown up and moved out. First, The Clique and now Alphas.

Next Tuesday (May 17th) marks the official release date of Top Of The Feud Chain- the fourth and final novel in the Alphas series. Who will survive Alpha Academy? Who will Shira Brazille name top Alpha? Who will end up with her hot sons? Who will end up a hot mess?

All those answers and more can be found in THIS…

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And let me tell you, it has THE most unpredictable ending of any series on any planet in any universe. A gross exaggeration? You decide.

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SHOUT OUT: to the ah-dorable girl who came to the festival with her father. She comes every year to see me. I wrote down her name so I could give her the shout out she deserves. Then I put it in my purse for safe keeping. Sadly, a bottle of not-so-Smart Water spilled and turned her name into a Sharpie puddle. If you read this please post your name. I'm so sorry. I am top of the RUDE chain. Forgive me.

TTYW,

Lisi