Read a little about The Miami Book Fair / de Groot Prize for unpublished authors.
This opportunity allows an unpublished author to win a $6,000 cash award, publication by critically acclaimed indie press Melville House, an expense-paid trip to the Miami Book Fair after publication, and a chance to participate in our Fair. The two runners-up also win a worthy prize including being publicized in print and online media and an expense-paid trip to Miami to participate in the fair.
The Miami Book Fair wants to encourage unpublished authors to submit their written work.
What:Twitter Takeover. Award-winning author Caragh M. O'Brien will be discussing some of her "firsts" and answering reader questions about her books! (The Vault of Dreamers Trilogyand the Birthmarked Trilogy)
How: Head over to @YoungEntmag on September 14th, follow along, and tweet your questions to Caragh!
Why: The Keep of Ages, the highly anticipated final chapter of her mind-bending Vault of Dreamers trilogy, hit shelves 8/29/17!O’Brien brings together a daring, no-nonsense heroine and a wildly imaginative, unnerving plot to create a high-octane adventure unlike anything readers have seen before. Hailed by Kirkus as “psychologically and philosophically rich,” the timely themes of surveillance, manipulation, and an imbalance of wealth will resonate with citizens in our uncertain global climate, while the unsettling mind games and deep existential questions provide intriguing food for thought. Action-packed and utterly unique, The Keep of Ages is a perfect summer read for fans of mysteries, science fiction, and psychological thrillers.
About the Book:In the fast-paced, high-stakes conclusion to Caragh M. O'Brien's Vault of Dreamers trilogy, Rosie travels to a derelict theme park to shut down dream mining once and for all.Driven by fear when Dean Berg kidnaps her family, Rosie Sinclair strikes out across the country to rescue them. When an elusive trail leads her to Grisly Valley, the contaminated ruin of a horror theme park, Rosie has to consider that Berg may once again be manipulating her every move to make her fearful, priming her for a final, lethal dream mining procedure. As Rosie struggles to outmaneuver Berg, she unearths the ultimate vault of dreamers and the hint of a consciousness more powerful and dangerous than any she's imagined before. Faced with unspeakable suffering and otherworldly beauty, Rosie must discover how to trust her mind, her friends, and reality itself.Propulsive and deeply speculative, The Keep of Ages concludes the Vault of Dreamers trilogy with stirring possibilities for what it means to be alive.
About the Author:Caragh M. O’Brien is the author of the BIRTHMARKED trilogy and THE VAULT OF DREAMERS series, both from Macmillan/Roaring Brook Press. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ms. O’Brien was educated at Williams College and earned her MA in the Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University. Her young adult science fiction has been honored by the YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults, the Amelia Bloomer Award, the Junior Library Guild, and numerous state reading lists. A former high school English teacher, she now writes young adult novels full time from her home in rural Connecticut.
BookCon @ NYCC to Host R.L. Stine, Danielle Paige, Ann. M. Martin and Others October 6-9 as New York Comic Con Expands Programming Options and Footprint in New York City
NORWALK, CT - June 8, 2016 - ReedPOP, the world's leading producer of pop culture events, is writing a new chapter for BookCon - the one-of-a-kind consumer book event where storytelling and pop culture collide - by debuting BookCon @ NYCC as part of New York Comic Con 2016. BookCon @ NYCC marks the first expansion of the BookCon brand reaching a whole new audience of book lovers. Access to BookCon @ NYCC is included with a valid NYCC Badge for that day and will bring books to life through a series of Panels, Autographing Sessions, Meet and Greets and more for four full days of content. BookCon @ NYCC will be hosted a short walk from the Javits Center at Hudson Mercantile (500 West 36th Street) during NYCC - October 6-9, 2016. The initial guest list for BookCon @ NYCC brings together bestselling Authors with the hottest new talent in publishing, including beloved children's author Ann M. Martin (The Baby-Sitter's Club series, Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure), YA sensation Danielle Paige (Dorothy Must Die, Stealing Snow), Chuck Wendig (Star Wars: Aftermath, Star Wars: Aftermath: Life Debt) and Naomi Novik (Temeraire series, League of Dragons). R. L. Stine (Goosebumps) will also be at BookCon @ NYCC to discuss his new middle-grade novel Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story. This is only the start of a power-packed lineup that will continue to be unveiled leading up to the event in October. The world's most influential publishers will have their authors present including Gallery, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Bloomsbury, Del Rey and others. Gallery will also showcase the new Millennials of New York book by Connor Toole and Alec Macdonald. Created by the top editors at Elite Daily, Millennials of New York is a satirical social media phenomenon done in the photo essay style of Humans of New York that parodies the plights of millennials today such as waiting for a brunch table or taking the perfect selfie. "BookCon @ NYCC is a testament to the continued success of New York Comic Con as the Show grows beyond the Javits Center," said Lance Fensterman, Global Senior Vice President of ReedPOP. "We are continuously striving to reach new audiences and provide more of the programming and events that Fans are looking for and the robust lineup of authors and events at BookCon @ NYCC will allow us to do just that. It's a privilege to connect leading publishers and authors with throngs of NYCC Fans and to unite two great New York City events for our Fans to experience." BookCon will continue to live as a dedicated event in addition to BookCon @ NYCC and is set to return to the Javits Center on June 3 & 4, 2017. BookCon @ NYCC is a NYCC event requiring Fans to have a valid NYCC Badge for that day to attend the programming and events. To attend NYCC and BookCon @ NYCC, Fans must complete a Fan Verification profile for the opportunity to purchase Tickets. Fan Verification is open through Monday, June 13 at NewYorkComicCon.com/FanVerification. Additional exciting details about New York Comic Con events, talent and sponsors will be announced in the coming months. For more information, please visit NewYorkComicCon.com and NYCC's social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). ABOUT REEDPOP ReedPOP is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions exclusively devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium brands in the pop culture world. ReedPOP is dedicated to celebrations of popular culture throughout the globe that transcend ordinary events by providing unique access and dynamic personal experiences. The ReedPOP portfolio includes: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) West, East, South and Australia, Emerald City Comicon (ECCC), BookCon, BookExpo America, Oz Comic-Con, Comic Con India, Paris Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration, TwitchCon, ComplexCon, UFC Fan Expo and more. The staff at ReedPOP is a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to serve those with whom they share a common passion. ReedPOP is focused on bringing its expertise and knowledge to world communities in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, India and Australia. (www.reedpop.com)
Jazz Jennings Named Latest Read Proud Listen Proud Author Ambassador
Her new book, BEING JAZZ: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen, goes on sale June 7
NEW YORK, NY (May 25, 2016)—Teen transgender rights advocate Jazz Jennings has been named the second Read Proud Listen Proud Author Ambassador. Jennings follows Stonewall author Ann Bausum and narrator Tim Federle, who kicked off the LGBTQ literature awareness campaign last year.
Jennings is a role model for fellow LGBTQ teens, speaking out for equality and acceptance via her groundbreaking TV series, I Am Jazz (the second season premieres on TLC June 8), TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation, picture book I Am Jazz, and memoir Being Jazz:My Life as a (Transgender) Teen. Time named Jennings one of the most influential teens of 2014 and 2015, and I Am Jazz was recently recognized alongside I Am Cait as Outstanding Reality Program at the 2016 GLAAD Media Awards.
Read Proud Listen Proud, a joint effort by Listening Library, Penguin Young Readers and Random House Children’s Books, is an online resource designed to spark discussion in the classroom and at home and to encourage understanding through storytelling, celebrating everyone for who they are.
The website recommends LGBTQ books for young adults and provides kids and teens, parents, educators and librarians thought-provoking discussion guides, inspiring author interviews, and audio clips, all hosted at www.readproudlistenproud.com.
“Read Proud Listen Proud represents the LGBTQ community by celebrating the power of literature and can help people better understand how to accept LGBTQ individuals for who they are,” says Jennings. “When I was younger and transitioning, I would have loved to have a book like Being Jazz to let me know that I wasn’t alone in the process.”
Read Proud Listen Proud was inspired by the work of the We Need Diverse Books movement. Since its launch in June 2015, Read Proud Listen Proud has received an enthusiastic response from the publishing community, educators, and librarians and was nominated for an Excellence in Marketing Award by the Audio Publishers Association.
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About Jazz Jennings
Jazz Jennings is a trans girl, YouTube celebrity, spokesmodel, activist, and co-author of the picture book I Am Jazz. She has a docu-series about her life also called I Am Jazz on TLC, which started airing in July 2015. She was named to Time’s “Most Influential Teens” list two years in a row, was one of Huffington Post’s “14 Most Fearless Teens,” and was the youngest person ever featured on Out’s “Out100,” as well as on Advocate’s “40 Under 40” list. In 2014, she was named a Human Rights Campaign Youth Ambassador and received LogoTV’s Youth Trailblazer Award. Jazz also hosts a series of videos about her life on YouTube and is one of the faces of Clean & Clear. You can follow her on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter at @jazzjennings__, or subscribe to her YouTube channel.
Teen transgender rights advocate Jazz Jennings, author of the forthcoming BEING JAZZ: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen (on sale June 7, 2016), has been named the latest author ambassador for the newly relaunched Read Proud Listen Proud. Read Proud Listen Proud was introduced in June 2015 as an online resource for kids and teens, as well as their parents, teachers and librarians, to find LGBTQ literature that encourages understanding and acceptance, celebrating everyone for who they are through the power of storytelling.
The site now features fresh content, including an interview with Jennings filmed while she was in the recording studio narrating BEING JAZZ and additional title recommendations. LGBTQ reading and listening recommendations, in addition to BEING JAZZ:
·LILY AND DUNKIN by Donna Gephardt; narrated by Ryan Gesell, Michael Crouch & the author
For all Lara Adrian fans, the author shared a note on delay and a surprise because of that delay in publishing Defy the Dawn.
Note from Lara Adrian:
Hi, everyone!
I can't believe it's nearly May already. I know you're eager to hear more about Defy the Dawn, and I'll get to that--and something all-new on the way--further in this message. First, I want to fill you in on some personal news I have not shared publicly. (Sorry, it's long. What can I say? I'm a novelist!)
I am very fortunate to have found the love of my life thirty years ago. Anyone who knows me knows I adore my husband, John. He's my best friend, my personal hero, and the strongest, most amazing man I have ever known. It's really no wonder I write romance novels, because I have the privilege of living my happy-ever-after each and every day.
So, imagine my panic when last year--literally two days after my mom died--John came home from a post office run, telling me that he felt extremely weak and feared he was going to pass out. He took his blood pressure and discovered it was dangerously low. As was his heartbeat, which was in the 30s per minute.
We rushed him to the ER, where he spent the night for monitoring and testing. They concluded his heart was strong, but his electrical system was not. The cardiologist told him the odds were good that he'd need a pacemaker in the not too distant future. He was right. In February, John got the device installed. I'm happy to report he's doing great now, but it was a scary bunch of months for us, before and after.
As wakeup calls like this tend to do, it's convinced us to make some changes and quit putting off plans we've been setting aside for "someday" - because life is precious, and it's never as long as we hope it will be. For John and me, those plans will include trading New England winters for a permanent home on the beach in Florida! My dad expects to relocate nearby as well, and we're all looking forward to starting a sunny new chapter in our lives.
Now, don't think all of this means I haven't been writing! Defy the Dawn is on the way (although delayed from my anticipated Spring timeframe) and I've also got a big surprise release that I'm bumping up earlier than planned to make up for the missed deadline on Defy.
Please read on for all of the release info and the exclusive cover reveal that you're seeing before anyone else!
An immortal warrior must decide between loyalty to his people and desire for a beautiful Breed female determined to bring a powerful enemy to justice at any cost, in this new novel in the "steamy and intense" (Publishers Weekly) Midnight Breed vampire romance series from New York Timesand #1 international bestselling author Lara Adrian.
Virtual Signing
There will be a Virtual Signing for print copies of Defy the Dawn, which will open for orders on Lara Adrian's website as soon as she is certain of the new release date.
Now for the surprise!!!
FOR 100 DAYS
Release Date: May 24th 2016
From Lara Adrian:
Are you ready for something hot? You may recall a brief mention in this newsletter last year about a new contemporary erotic romance trilogy I've been working on.
I've been sitting on the first book, For 100 Days, for a while now, the plan being to publish it in the summer. Since I'm disappointing many of you who were waiting for a new Midnight Breed book in May, I've decided to release this new novel in its place! :)
I'll tell you more about this sexy (non-paranormal) romance novel and the 100 Series in a special email next week. For now, feast your eyes on that beautiful cover!
If you'd like to reserve your copy of the eBook version now--and save $1 off the regular retail price--you'll find pre-order links at the following booksellers:
Please note: If your preferred retailer is not among the pre-order buttons above, look for the book to release on May 24, 2016 at all major retailers in both eBook and trade paperback.
German readers, look for this book to release September 1 from Egmont LYX! Pre-order open now at Amazon.de
Virtual Signing There will be a Virtual Signing for print copies of For 100 Days in August, as part of the VS for Defy the Dawn. Unfortunately, I can't do it earlier for this book, as I will be in the process of moving when it releases.
You’ll Love to Listen! INTRODUCING AVON ON THE AIR, A New Podcast for Romance Readers Hosted by Avon Books
Press Release: New York, NY (September 24, 2015) – With increased demand for podcast content in niche markets, leading American romance publisher Avon Books (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) is taking to the airwaves with “Avon on the Air,” part of the HarperCollins global podcast network. The first author featured is none other than New York Times bestseller Susan Elizabeth Phillips, a queen of the romantic realm.
This new podcast will showcase fan-favorite romance authors being interviewed by Lucia Macro, VP/executive editor of William Morrow/Avon Books. New “Avon on the Air” podcasts will post on iTunes and Soundcloud every Thursday. All episodes will be archived online at www.avonontheair.com. Listeners can follow the “Avon on the Air” Soundcloud page for alerts via newsfeed of new content; and via iTunes, listeners can subscribe to the podcast for email updates, and automatic downloads.
Programs feature enticing interactions with reader-favorite romance authors. The “Avon on the Air” podcast is always lively, sometimes provocative, and never afraid to ask the question, “What really happens between the covers…of your novel?”
Ana Maria Allessi, HarperCollins VP of Digital Innovation and Publisher of Harper Audio, identified a special opportunity in the digital broadcast arena…for more romance! She began working with the Avon team to create interviews and episodes featuring some of the biggest and most beloved voices in the genre – content that readers would love to listen to! “It’s well known that romance readers consume content voraciously, and they share a special connection with their favorite authors,” says Allessi.
Liate Stehlik, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Avon Books, says, “Weekly podcasts, available anytime and anywhere, that take readers beyond the book – and make them feel more personally in tune with beloved novelists: this is a new platform that all of us at Avon feel passionate about.”
“Readers will have as much fun listening to Avon on the Air as I did being interviewed,” says New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn. “I love that Avon is always coming up with inventive new ways to support and promote their writers.”
“Avon on the Air” already has an impressive array of interviews scheduled, with Macro and the Avon team recording new content weekly:
9/24/2015: Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Heroes Are My Weakness
10/1/2015: Sophie Jordan, All The Ways to Ruin a Rogue
10/8/2015: Tessa Dare, When a Scot Ties the Knot
10/15/2015: Jennifer Ryan, Her Lucky Cowboy
10/22/2015: Tessa Bailey, Make Me
10/29/2015: Lisa Kleypas, Cold-Hearted Rake
11/5/2015: Lori Wilde, Back in the Game
11/12/2015: Wendy Corsi Staub, Blood Red
11/19/2015: Helen Kay Dimon, Facing Fire
11/26/2015: Julia Quinn, Romancing Mr. Bridgerton
12/3/2015: Tonya Kappes, A Ghostly Murder
12/10/2015: Megan Erickson, Dirty Talk
12/17/2015: Lizbeth Selvig, The Bride Wore Red Boots
About HarperCollins Publishers: HarperCollins Publishers is the second largest consumer book publisher in the world, with operations in 18 countries. With nearly two hundred years of history and more than 120 branded imprints around the world, HarperCollins publishes approximately 10,000 new books every year in 17 languages, and has a print and digital catalog of more than 200,000 titles. Writing across dozens of genres, HarperCollins authors include winners of the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery and Caldecott Medals and the Man Booker Prize. HarperCollins, headquartered in New York, is a subsidiary of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) and can be visited online at corporate.HC.com.
It was announced by Forever Twilight in Forks and Stephenie Meyer herself that this year she will be there. Meyer won't just be present, she will be signing on September 12th during the event.
On October 5th, a decade will have passed since Twilight was first published. An entire decade—crazy! I feel like this calls for some kind of celebration.
As they’ve done for the past eight years, the town of Forks, Washington is celebrating Twilight with their annual Forever Twilight in Forks festival. I’m thrilled to announce that this year I will be in Forks on Saturday, September 12th to sign books!
There will be more details to come with instructions on how you can register (it’s free and open to everyone!), so check back on my blog. And for those of you who can’t make it but wish you could, we’ve got something for you. Two very cool BookTubers, Kat from Katytastic and Sasha from ABookutopia, will be with me in Forks to sit down and discuss all things Twilight plus cover the weekend’s events so you won’t miss them.
Okay, so rolling up to the July 28th release of the first book in my newest series (THE BOURBON KINGS,) I know I'm supposed to talk about how fabulous the book is, how much people are going to like it, how great the world building is, etc., etc., etc., how my readers should jump into the...
Blah, blah, blah.
Look, the sh*t doesn't suck, okay?
Let's just get that out of the way up front. (Oh, and in case you're wondering, that's about as much praise I give my own work lol, so take the statement with that in mind.)
Yes, I love the BOURBON KINGS. Of course, I do. I wrote the book from the heart, and I want to write the other books in the series because I see them so clearly and so urgently that it takes me back to DARK LOVER days.
But I'm sh*t terrified.
And the truth is, that's the way it SHOULD be.
Naturally, I want to vomit.
The BOURBON KINGS is a different series than the BDB in some ways-for example, if there's blood shed, it's not because someone's hungry. And if there's a scent of baby powder around, it's because someone's burping an infant on their shoulder. At its core, though, you have a group of people confronted with a series of monumental problems that require them to either band together... or sink like a stone.
There's even a guy with a lot of scars. (And before anyone asks, yes, Edward is my favorite. And yes, he pays for sex. And yup, he's in love with a woman he's not involved with. And uh-huh, she has her own issues. Whyyyyyyy whyyyyyyyy do I always love the complicated hurt ones the most???)
And so I'm scared of the BOURBON KINGS in the same way I was scared of DARK LOVER. I want the opportunity to write the whole series- whether it's six books (like my Fallen Angel series) or open ended and forever like the BDBs- and that is only going to happen if readers embrace the people, the places, the stories.
And I have no control over that.
Nor should I.
But no one knows what people are going to think. And that's what keeps me on my toes. And makes me grateful for the people who love my books enough to spend their hard earned money on them. It would be an honor to get to keep writing the BKs. That's my dearest hope.
But not my expectation.
And there's a world of difference between the two.
Today we are excited to share the latest book cover for one of our all-time favorite paranormal romance book series written by one of the top authors around plus some of her latest updates.
The Shadows by J. R. Ward
Black Dagger Brotherhood #13
Two brothers bound by more than blood discover a conspiracy that will change their destiny in the astonishing all-new novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, the "frighteningly addictive" (Publishers Weekly) series by #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward.
We are beyond thrilled and patiently waiting for this installment to release. Here are some updates that the WARDen herself has shared lately regarding The Shadows.
For all the fans of Charlaine Harris that live in the U.K. Harris will be starting her tour the end of August until November. So mark your calendars and have your Sookie Stackhouse books in hand.
NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK New York Times Bestselling author Gail McHugh’s PULSE
At long last, PULSE, the sequel to Gail McHugh’s New York Times bestselling debut novel, COLLIDE, is available in print wherever books are sold. Think we’re joking? How could we do that to you when we’ve been waiting just as long? You can find your very own paperback copy of PULSE in your favorite store TODAYand hold it close to your heart, murmuring sweet nothings to your #1 book boyfriend, Gavin Blake.
A passion-wrought whirlwind rich in drama and heartbreak, the Collide Series tells the story of Emily Cooper, a young woman fresh on the heels of college graduation and the unexpected death of her mother. Torn between Dillon Parker, her seemingly perfect boyfriend with a pain-filled past, and Gavin Blake, a notoriously wealthy and dangerously charming playboy, Emily must make a choice that will destroy friendships, shatter hearts, and forever change her life. The equally amazing sequel, PULSE, continues Emily and Gavin’s story as their love is tested and their relationship is pushed to the brink. Emily will have to find the confidence to fight for their love and bring Gavin back from the edge, even if it means giving everything to make their love last.
As so many reviews point out, this is a contemporary romance series you want to read again and again, and fans are ravenous to get their hands on the first available printed copies. If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to #MeetGavinBlake, you can throw your hat in the ring to win paperback copies of COLLIDE and PULSE by visiting the Atria Indie Authors Facebook page.
Colleen Hoover’s new, sexier than ever, still heart-wrenching, powerful, make you feel all the feels novel Ugly Love is now available, and you do NOT want to miss out on one of the best books of the year! The reviews have been off-the-charts, the fans have been rock stars, trade reviewers are taking notice, and Colleen may or may not be causing rapid insomnia outbreaks across the book-loving community (along with sporadic cases of readers being “ruined for all future men”). Join the#MilesHighClubandgrab your copy today! OR if you want to take Miles, er, the book for a spin, you canread the first 5 chaptersexclusively on Wattpad.
Hearts get infiltrated. Promises get broken. Rules get shattered. The book jacket has bubbles on it you can feel. Love gets ugly, but this story gets 5+ stars… Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover.
Calling all Richelle Mead fans! Mead will be doing a Silver Shadows tour this summer.
Silver Shadows Tour Info:
Richelle will be doing a series of in-person and virtual events. For in-person events, Richelle will actually be at the hosting bookstore to sign books, take pictures, and answer questions. For virtual events, Richelle will chat with readers via Skype, and the stores will have signed copies of Silver Shadows for sale that Richelle signed and sent to them in advance. Each store hosting a virtual event will also be doing contests for TONS of copies of the Vampire Academy DVD to give away to lucky winners, with priority given to those who buy SS from them! Call the hosting stores for details and be sure to pre-order SS from them to make sure you get a signed copy and get in the running for a DVD!
Tuesday, July 29th - Seattle -IN-PERSON EVENT
7:00 PM University Bookstore
4326 University Way NE
Seattle WA 981105
206-634-3400
Richelle will be there in-person to meet with readers, sign books, answer questions, take pictures, and do giveaways! Book signing limits: four per person, one personalized to you and three just autographed.
Wednesday, July 30th - East Lansing, MI - VIRTUAL EVENT
7:00 PM Schuler’s Books & Music
Eastwood Towne Center
2820 Towne Center Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48912
517.316.7495
Richelle will chat and answer questions with readers via Skype! The store will have autographed copies of Silver Shadowsfor sale and be doing giveaways of the Vampire Academy DVD. Call to pre-order a copy of Silver Shadows!
Thursday, July 31st - Coral Gables, FL - VIRTUAL EVENT
7:00 PM Books & Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305.442.4408
Richelle will chat and answer questions with readers via Skype! The store will have autographed copies of Silver Shadowsfor sale and be doing giveaways of the Vampire Academy DVD. Call to pre-order a copy of Silver Shadows!
Thursday, July 31st - Chicago -VIRTUAL EVENT
7:30 PM Anderson’s Bookshop
123 W Jefferson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-2665
Richelle will chat and answer questions with readers via Skype! The store will have autographed copies of Silver Shadowsfor sale and be doing giveaways of the Vampire Academy DVD. Call to pre-order a copy of Silver Shadows!
Saturday, August 2nd - Portland, OR - IN-PERSON EVENT
4:00 PM Powell's Books
1005 W. Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97209
503-228-4651
Richelle will be there in-person to meet with readers, sign books, answer questions, take pictures, and do giveaways! NOTE: this is the Powell's downtown flagship store. Book signing limits: four per person, one personalized to you and three just autographed.
If you're wondering how Richelle is doing two chats on 7/31, it's because they're in different time zones. So don't worry, she'll be able to chat at least an hour with each one! And if you live in a place that doesn't have an in-person event or a virtual event this time around, remember that you can always order signed copies of her books from University Book Store and have it mailed to you. They ship internationally, and you can get the info here.
Exciting news for fans of USA Today bestselling author Karina Halle.
Atria Books Press Release:
(May 30, 2014 – New York, NY) Atria Books is thrilled to announce a two-book deal with USA Today bestselling author of the runaway hit, LOVE, IN ENGLISH, Karina Halle. The new books will both be contemporary romance standalones that deal with finding love while traveling abroad, just like LOVE, IN ENGLISH.
As Halle says, “the first book in the series is about Vera’s brother, the hot, tatted artist Josh, who falls for a mysterious girl who leads him on an adventure in New Zealand. The second book is about a girl who finds love on the steamy beaches of Brazil!” As with LOVE, IN ENGLISH, Halle will take readers on a turbulent, emotional and sexy journey in these new and exotic settings, with “flawed yet lovable characters.
Atria plans to release simultaneous e-book and trade paperbacks for the first book in the Spring of 2015. Atria Editor Jhanteigh Kupihea says, “We’re so excited to welcome Karina to the Atria family. Her characters are refreshingly real, her settings beautifully observed, and her writing resonant and witty. We look forward to helping contemporary romance, new adult, and women’s fiction readers discover new stories by this remarkably gifted author.”
Pretty exciting, right? The only thing missing from this news, though, is the title of the first book. And for that, Karina needs YOUR help! Head on over to her website and vote for your favorite title by clicking here.
We can’t wait to see what you all choose!
AUTHOR BIO: Karina Halle is a former travel writer and music journalist and theUSA Today bestselling author of Love, in English, The Artists Trilogy, and other wild and romantic reads. She lives in a 1920s farmhouse on an island off the coast of British Columbia with her husband and her rescue pup, where she drinks a lot of wine, hikes a lot of trails, and devours a lot of books. Visit Karina at authorkarinahalle.com.
So head on over to Halle's website to vote on your favorite title choice for the new book.
Love, In English
Published: April 20th 2014
Publisher: Metal Blonde Books
A standalone, contemporary romance about the ultimate forbidden love...
He’s thirty-eight. I’m twenty-three.
He speaks Spanish. I speak English.
He lives in Spain. I live in Canada.
He dresses in thousand-dollar suits. I’m covered in tattoos.
He’s married and has a five-year old daughter.
I’m single and can’t commit to anyone or anything.
Until now.Because when they say you can’t choose who you fall in love with, boy ain’t that the damn truth.
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To a restless dreamer like Vera Miles, it sounded like the experience of a lifetime. Instead of spending her summer interning for her astronomy major, she would fly to Spain where she’d spend a few weeks teaching conversational English to businessmen and women, all while enjoying free room and board at an isolated resort. But while Vera expected to get a tan, meet new people and stuff herself with wine and paella, she never expected to fall in love.
Mateo Casalles is unlike anyone Vera has ever known, let alone anyone she’s usually attracted to. While Vera is a pierced and tatted free spirit with a love for music and freedom, Mateo is a successful businessman from Madrid, all sharp suits and cocky Spanish charm. Yet, as the weeks go on, the two grow increasingly close and their relationship changes from purely platonic to something…more.
Something that makes Vera feel alive for the first time.
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