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5 Minutes with P.J. Hoover
For November, I got a chance to talk with scientist/archaeologist/writer P.J. Hoover, and ask her the tough questions- both about her book "The Emerald Tablet," and whether she thinks King Tutankhamun was murdered! Come find out what she thinks right here!
Guest Blogging at My Favorite Author
I'm guest blogging at My Favorite Author today- all about what happens from the moment an agent offers to rep you, all the way up to the point when you sell a novel.
DOUBLE DIGITS
DOUBLE DIGITS DAYS!!!!!!! The wait for Shadowed Summer has dropped into the double digits- just 99 days until debut!
Interview at Author2Author
Kristina Springer of Author2Author interviewed me recently as part of their Teen Read Week, and she's the first person to ask me if I've seen a ghost! Have I? Read the Interview to find out!!
My First Interview, by Chandler Craig!
Chandler Craig of Fumbling Toward Fiction has been interviewing the Debs, and this week, she spends some time with me! Check out the interview here!!
Win Shadowed Summer Now!
The fabulous Brooke Taylor's Monster Month of Giveaways has moved into GHOST WEEK. You can win an ARC of Shadowed Summer FOUR months before it hits the shelves, plus one of two AMAZING gift packages. Enter to win at any of Brooke's online joints, including: Brooke Taylor's Blog, Brooke Taylor Books MySpace, and Brooke's Books Live Journal!
Digital Shadows VLog!
Get behind the pages of Shadowed Summer with my new feature- Digital Shadows! In this installment, find out why there's no voodoo in my Louisiana-set novel!
5 Minutes with A.J. Menden
For October, it's time to prowl the night, righting wrongs, and writing heroines with a kick- come spend 5 Minutes with Phenomenal Girl 5 author A.J. Menden!
Unveiling the Shadowed Summer Website!
I know I always say I'm excited, but I really am excited to unveil the Shadowed Summer website! This site is all about the book- all the deets, resources for teachers, and all kinds of stuff to play with- including fridge magnets and a Magic 8 ball! I hope you'll stop by and check it out!
Book Blocks
I was lucky enough to be part of Jenny Rappaport's Book Blocks program recently with my piece on procrastination masquerading as research. Estonian is involved- find out how right here!
Shadowed Summer Appearances
I am so excited! My lovely publicist has scheduled my first appearance for Shadowed Summer's launch! I'd love it if anyone local could join me at Mudsock Books and Curiosity Shoppe on Saturday, February 21, from 1-3 PM!
It's located at 11631 Fishers Station Drive, Fishers, IN, 46038, and I'll be signing, doing Q&A, and there will be a raffle for the amazing haunted gift bag! More details to follow as they become available!
I hope to see you there!
A Crowe's Nest
I'm excited to announce that Wonder Agent Sara has unveiled a new group blog called A Crowe's Nest. Not only will she be posting there, with news and insight on children's and YA book industries, but her clients will be sharing all kinds of neat tids as well. For example, right now, fantastico sister Deb, Heidi R. Kling, has an interview with her editor at Putnam about the most important thing a debut writer can do to promote her book. There's already more, and soon to be still more, so come check it out!
Shadowed Summer's First Review!
Shadowed Summer was reviewed by librarian.net's Jessamyn West. She says
The best thing about this book is how real it seems. The girls act like girls, not some older woman's idealized idea of what her teenage years might have been like.
You can read the whole review right here! So exciting!
5 Minutes with Maggie Stiefvater
She paints! She plays the bagpipes! And she's got a book about homicidal fairies- come spend 5 Minutes with debut author Maggie Stiefvater!
Congratulations to Tim Gotimer & Fresh Films Dallas Crew!
I'm so proud to announce that Fresh Films Dallas' film, "Saturday," written by my student Tim Gotimer, has won the 2008 Fresh Films Online Film Festival. He and the crew who made the film, will travel to Los Angeles, and see their movie premiere at the prestigious AFI Fest! Congratulations, Tim and Dallas! Want to be involved? Sign up for our newsletter to find out when applications open for the 2009 program!
2008 Fresh Films Comedy Premiere!
I'm proud to announce that the comedy shorts from the Fresh Films program have premiered online- go, watch and vote for your favorite. My students worked hard to find their inner funny- which can be a lot harder than finding the angst! Check the films out- and remember- every time you vote, you register yourself to win a fab trip to LA, all expenses paid! So what are you waiting for? Watch, vote and win!
2008 Fresh Films Action Premiere!
I'm proud to announce that the action shorts from the Fresh Films program have premiered online- go, watch and vote for your favorite. My students in the action program got a real writers' room experience- writing fast, on the fly, short deadlines and with everchanging input from producers and sponsors alike- just like they would if they worked on a television series.
And this year, our sponsor for action was the National Guard- our teen filmmakers got to go incredible places with the Guard's input! Check the films out- and remember- every time you vote, you register yourself to win a fab trip to LA, all expenses paid! So what are you waiting for? Watch, vote and win!
Pre-Order Shadowed Summer at Borders!
Shadowed Summer is now available for pre-order at Borders! Check availability for more information!
5 Minutes with Dean Lorey
For August, we're spending 5 minutes with "Arrested Development" screenwriter and author of Monster Academy, Dean Lorey. Come check it out!
2008 Fresh Films Drama Premiere!
I'm proud to announce that the first three films from the Fresh Films program have premiered online- go, watch and vote for your favorite. Not only will you get to see the debut films from my students in the Emerging Screenwriters program, not only will you get to watch movies that were made by teens from script to edit, but you'll also enter yourself for fabulous prizes- including a trip to LA!
5 Minutes with Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
Take a stop on the blog tour! We're spending 5 minutes with Amelia Atwater-Rhodes- find out which animals are inherently too silly to were-them, and what she thinks the most important literacy issue is!
Junior Library Guild & Kindle News!
Shadowed Summer has been chosen as a Junior Library Guild selection for 2009! And, it will also be available in e-book and Kindle format! Check availability for more information!
