Random Updates
Hello there, Blogger Nation. I've been working hard on two different projects, keeping busy. But I figured it was high time I got on here and said hi. The following is what I've been up to and what's been on my mind, in no particular order:
1. I had my last event of the year on Saturday, and I want to thank B&N and all the people who came. I was pleasantly surprised by the great turnout - thank you! And here's a picture of Melissa and Matt, who came with the coolest t-shirts ever (btw, I signed those before they put them on!):
2. We've recently had a couple more foreign rights sales, this time in Portugal and Thailand. Every one of these still blows me away, to think of people in another country reading my story in a different language. So awesome!
3. I stumbled across this Maze Runner fanfiction poem on the Internet by Cheerfully Blue. Go check it out: CLICK HERE . There are also a few videos on YouTube that gave me a kick. Find them when you're bored.
4. I'm happy to say that The Scorch Trials has spent its first four weeks on The New York Times Bestseller List. I really want to thank all of you who made this happen. My readers are the coolest on the planet.
5. I'm knee deep in revisions for The Death Cure. Krista Marino (my editor) has reached down my throat and pulled all of my guts out (um, not literally), making this book so much better. I don't know what I would do without her. Probably be an accountant or something.
6. I've also outlined in detail my next project, which is something I can't tell you about. hehe.
7. People keep asking me why they can't find my book at the iBook store. Answer: Random House doesn't yet have an agreement with Apple. If you have an iPad or iPhone, download another ereader app (like Kindle or Nook, for free) and then you can get it.
8. My Atlanta Falcons have the best record in the NFL. Yeah.
9. Anyone out there a fan of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant by Stephen Donaldson (and the sequel series, The Second Chronicles)? Those were the first fantasy books I ever read, and they have a special place in my heart (and, literally, in my home). The third book in the LAST Chronicles just came out, and I was excited to buy it and place it on the shelf. I'm waiting for the series to be done before I read them. (I know, I'm a hypocrite, expecting all of you to read mine as they come out. haha)
10. I miss LOST. I miss LOST so much. Oh Jack, your face at the very end still haunts me!
11. We're about to begin the greatest six weeks of the year. My birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas (or your preferred holiday), and New Year's. Do you realize I'm going to be 38 years old? Is that when Social Security starts paying? I can't wait to get my senior discount at the theater...
12. I have the cutest, best kids on the planet. I know you think yours are, or that YOU are. But seriously. No. Mine.
13. Is anyone still reading? I'm shocked. If so, leave a comment telling us one thing you're thankful for (channel Thanksgiving dinner) and one thing you're hoping to get (or give) for the holidays. I'll pick a random winner and send out a signed book...
Have a great week!
1. I had my last event of the year on Saturday, and I want to thank B&N and all the people who came. I was pleasantly surprised by the great turnout - thank you! And here's a picture of Melissa and Matt, who came with the coolest t-shirts ever (btw, I signed those before they put them on!):
2. We've recently had a couple more foreign rights sales, this time in Portugal and Thailand. Every one of these still blows me away, to think of people in another country reading my story in a different language. So awesome!
3. I stumbled across this Maze Runner fanfiction poem on the Internet by Cheerfully Blue. Go check it out: CLICK HERE . There are also a few videos on YouTube that gave me a kick. Find them when you're bored.
4. I'm happy to say that The Scorch Trials has spent its first four weeks on The New York Times Bestseller List. I really want to thank all of you who made this happen. My readers are the coolest on the planet.
5. I'm knee deep in revisions for The Death Cure. Krista Marino (my editor) has reached down my throat and pulled all of my guts out (um, not literally), making this book so much better. I don't know what I would do without her. Probably be an accountant or something.
6. I've also outlined in detail my next project, which is something I can't tell you about. hehe.
7. People keep asking me why they can't find my book at the iBook store. Answer: Random House doesn't yet have an agreement with Apple. If you have an iPad or iPhone, download another ereader app (like Kindle or Nook, for free) and then you can get it.
8. My Atlanta Falcons have the best record in the NFL. Yeah.
9. Anyone out there a fan of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant by Stephen Donaldson (and the sequel series, The Second Chronicles)? Those were the first fantasy books I ever read, and they have a special place in my heart (and, literally, in my home). The third book in the LAST Chronicles just came out, and I was excited to buy it and place it on the shelf. I'm waiting for the series to be done before I read them. (I know, I'm a hypocrite, expecting all of you to read mine as they come out. haha)
10. I miss LOST. I miss LOST so much. Oh Jack, your face at the very end still haunts me!
11. We're about to begin the greatest six weeks of the year. My birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas (or your preferred holiday), and New Year's. Do you realize I'm going to be 38 years old? Is that when Social Security starts paying? I can't wait to get my senior discount at the theater...
12. I have the cutest, best kids on the planet. I know you think yours are, or that YOU are. But seriously. No. Mine.
13. Is anyone still reading? I'm shocked. If so, leave a comment telling us one thing you're thankful for (channel Thanksgiving dinner) and one thing you're hoping to get (or give) for the holidays. I'll pick a random winner and send out a signed book...
Have a great week!
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I'm thankful for stressful days that end with hilarious blog posts (like this one)! I actually laughed out loud, so thanks for that :)And for the holidays, I am (hoping) and (knowing) that I will be giving my mom and awesome top of the line GPS. Don't tell her! I think she'll really like it though!
I am grateful to stay home with my kids and if you saw them you would know, they are the cutest:) I want your book signed for christmas:) Can you make that happen?
I'm thankful for my 13 month old daughter who has started to hand me books to read to her! I am definitely buying her more books for Christmas. :) And I would love to get a signed book of yours for Christmas!
I love that poem!! and I my sister LOVES Lost! :) I can NOT wait to read The Death Cure!!!Happy late birthday and early christmas What do YOU want?
I am thankful for my family, music, friends and books!!
For christmas I would like tons of new novals, and a camera to take amazing pictures.
I would like to GIVE everything. I want to help those people who are not as fortunate as us by donating food, clothing, toys etc. It's not about the presents (Well not FULLY haha) right?
I'm hoping to get Scorch Trials for Christmas(I wish I bought it earlier!!!!)