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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

James Dashner & Brandon Mull book signing

Yesterday afternoon I had the chance to meet James Dashner and Brandon Mull at a book signing they were doing at Book People in Austin. Can I just say how awesome these two authors are. It was great meeting both of them. I love being able to meet authors face to face, especially after we have been corresponding via email and have had author chats with them.

They were great to visit with and it was neat to hear from one of the associates with the book store tell me what impact they had on the students whom they visited yesterday at some local schools. I think it's so great when authors are able to meet their young fans. It leaves a lasting impression on them.

I bet you're wondering why I'm posting this. Well, I have some SIGNED goodies from both James and Brandon. They both graciously handed me a handful of signed posters to giveaway on the blog. On top of those signed posters, I have a signed book of James Dashner's, The 13th Realty and book one of Brandon Mull's Fablehaven, with a signed book plate in it. They had just sold their last paperback of it before I got there, which is why the book itself is not signed. The reason we're doing paperbacks is so we can open this up to our international followers.

Be sure to visit our blog for our Freebie Friday, as you'll be able to enter to win one of their signed books and signed posters.

Do The Write Thing For Nashville

Be sure to go bid for some amazing SIGNED goodies on Do The Write Thing For Nashville. I've also donated a signed copy of The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan.
You can go bid on that here: http://tinyurl.com/29rhj33

Waiting On Wednesday-Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce

Published by Little Brown
To Be Released on June 7, 2010

Scarlet March lives to hunt the Fenris--the werewolves that took her eye when she was defending her sister Rosie from a brutal attack. Armed with a razor-sharp hatchet and blood-red cloak, Scarlett is an expert at luring and slaying the wolves. She's determined to protect other young girls from a grisly death, and her raging heart will not rest until every single wolf is dead.

Rosie March once felt her bond with her sister was unbreakable. Owing Scarlett her life, Rosie hunts ferociously alongside her. But even as more girls' bodies pile up in the city and the Fenris seem to be gaining power, Rosie dreams of a life beyond the wolves. She finds herself drawn to Silas, a young woodsman who is deadly with an ax and Scarlett's only friend--but does loving him mean betraying her sister and all that they've worked for?

We first fell in love with Jackson's writing with As You Wish (strongly recommend reading) and then we received Sisters Red and absolutely feel in LOVE with this book! We are dying for it's sequel. Sisters Red will be part of our book club pick for June. If you love a great spin on a classic retelling set in modern day, with two strong female characters and of course a hot boy, then this action packed book, with some romance, is a MUST read! We gave Sisters Red 5 stars as this is one book we'll be reading over and over again.

Here's a few quotes that some of our favorite authors have said about Sisters Red:

"Fairy tales take a modern twist with this action-packed story of strong sisters, deadly wolves, and risky love." -Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Lovely

"Darkly powerful and razor-sharp, Jackson Pearce's voice cuts like an ax." -Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, New York Times bestselling authors of Beautiful Creatures

"If you love your romance hot, your bad guys downright dirty, and your heroines real enough to bleed, this is your book!" -Becca Fitzpatrick, New York Times bestselling author of Hush, Hush

"Sisters Red is a captivating blend of sisterly devotion, new love, old secrets, and a vicious enemy that threatens to rip everything apart." -Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth

"Chock-full of re-imagined monsters, heroic girls, and a very delicious romance, Sisters Red is not to be missed!" -Michelle Zink, author of Prophecy of the Sisters
(all quotes taken from Amazon)

You can follow Jackson on Twitter here-http://twitter.com/JacksonPearce and her website here http://www.jacksonpearce.com/



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