The big Update-y post of all the Update-y Things!

There's been a LOT going on around here, thanks to how close we're getting to the launch of EVERBLAZE. (Less than two weeks--AHHHHHHHH!) So in case you missed anything, I thought I'd put it all in one place, to make it nice and handy.

First up--the EVERBLAZE Official Launch Party, in Southern California.  There will be cupcakes! And prizes! And an exclusive piece of swag that will be very hard to get anywhere else! Plus you'll get to buy your signed copy a whole day early and be there for all the fun. Trust me, if you're in SoCal you don't want to miss this.  For more details on all of that, go HERE. And here's the when and where:
Monday, November 3, 20147:00pmBarnes & Noble 5183 Montclair Plaza Ln.Montclair, CA 91763(909)399-1966

Next--I'm hitting the road again, for the EVERBLAZE Fall tour!! Each stop will include special swaggish goodies and some awesome raffle prizes. So if you're in Colorado, Utah, Texas, or Arizona I hope you'll come out to see me. Here's a handy tour graphic, and a list of all the stops (in case the graphic doesn't load):




BOULDER, COLORADOWednesday November 5th5:30 pmBarnes & Noble--Crossroad Commons2999 Pearl StreetBoulder, CO 80301(303)444-0349


SALT LAKE CITY, UTAHSaturday November 8th7:00 pmThe Kings English1511 S. 1500 E.Salt Lake City, UT 84105(303)444-0349Further event details HERE.

HOUSTON, TEXASMonday November 10th5:00 pmBlue Willow Bookshop14532 Memorial Dr.Houston, TX 77079(281)497-8675Further event details HERE.


FRISCO, TEXASWednesday November 12th6:00 pmBarnes & Noble--Stonebriar Centre2601 Preston Rd. #1204Frisco, TX 75034(972)668-2820


TEMPE, ARIZONAThursday November 13th7:00 pmChanging Hands Bookstore6428 S. McClintock Dr.Tempe, AZ 85283(480)730-0205

And I know this is the point where those of you who do not live in any of these areas pout because I'm not coming to see you. Believe me, I'm sad too. I wish it were possible to go everywhere. But since it's not, I've got a couple of other options for how you can get signed books and some of the awesome tour goodies I'll be giving away: 
If you want a hand-signed copy of EVERBLAZE and the swag I'll be giving out on tour (except the mirrors--those are only for the launch party), you can order a copy from the stores I'll be visiting and have them ship it to you. Independent booksellers tend to be the best organized for this, so I'd recommend either The King's English, Blue Willow, or Changing Hands. Shipping and availability may vary, so you'll want to be sure to ask. Phone numbers for all of the stores are listed above.If you pre-order a copy of EVERBLAZE before 11/3/14, you can fill out the form on this blog for the Pre-Order Swag giveaway and as soon as I get home from tour, I will send you awesome signed swag. You'll get the Iggy postcard art print, a Keeper series bookmark, and a signed bookplate to stick in your copy and turn it into a signed hardcover (or put anywhere you'd like if you order the ebook.) Plus you'll have a chance to win some extra goodies (including a few of the exclusive launch party mirrors). And this offer is even open internationally--but is only for a limited time. Full details on how it works--and the form you'll need to fill out--can be found HERE. 

And in non-event related news: the KEEPER website has been totally redesigned, and it has some incredible new goodies I think you're going to LOVE!!! Go HERE to check it out, and be sure to keep an eye out for:
Sophie's Foxfire schedulesFoxfire Academy informationAll the details you'll need to create your own Foxfire scheduleAwesome new character artA quiz to discover your abilityA recipe for MallowmeltPlus an excerpt from EVERBLAZE--which includes the first TWO chapters (so yes, if you've read chapter one in the EXILE paperback, another chapter has been revealed!!!) Get thee there quickly for another early sneak peek!
Phew--I think that's everything!!! But as always, keep an eye on this blog, and my other social media because there's a good chance I'll have more updates in the days to come. I hope I get to meet some of you on tour, and that the rest of you sign up to get your swaggish goodies. And thank you all for the excitement and support--THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER!!!!