FATED Tour Dates, Reviews, & an Exclusive short story!

Hey Everyone-

Lots of exciting things happening today, so without further ado, here goes . . .

First up--the trade paper back version of NIGHT STAR (book 5 in THE IMMORTALS series) is in stores today!

Also, reviews for FATED (book 1 in THE SOUL SEEKERS series) are coming in, and I'm thrilled to share them with you:

Publisher's Weekly said:

“Noël’s story is nicely paced and well-written . . .Noël’s many fans will be eager to find out what happens next. “

RT Magazine give it 4.5 stars and made it a Top Pick, saying:

“Noel has done it again! With fantastic characters and an amazing plot, this book will suck you in and leave you breathless. . . Noel is a master with words, and readers will realize anything is possible in her world. With passion and thrills around each corner, this book is a must read.”

And over at Dark Readers they said:

“All I can say is this book is amazing. I bet you've read a million reviews where the reviewer says this book is like nothing they've ever read before. Well with 'Fated' that is honestly how I felt . . . Dace is mysterious yet warm, caring and in some ways shy and naïve. Daire is witty and strong- the kind of girl we all wish to be. There are so many interesting twists and on the edge of your seat moments. . .It's fun, exciting, sexual and in some places a little terrifying . . . it is so far the best thing I have read this year. If you're looking for a new series to get stuck into 'The Soul Seekers' is out of this world. . .”

And speaking of FATED, have you had a chance to check out THE SOUL SEEKERS board on Pinterest? It's filled with all kinds of visuals that inspired the characters and the world they live in--including pictures like this:

And this:

To see the entire board, click HERE!

Also, over on THE SOUL SEEKERS Facebook page there's a free FATED e-sampler for you to download to your iPad, Kindle, Nook, and/or computer, so you can get an early peek at selected scenes from the book!

And, in addition to that, there's a super exclusive short story for friends of THE SOUL SEEKERS Facebook page where Ever Bloom from THE IMMORTALS meets Daire Santos from THE SOUL SEEKERS!!

I had so much fun putting these two very different characters together--I hope you enjoy reading about their meeting as much as I enjoyed writing it! Click HERE to check it out!

And, last but not least--the FATED tour plans are underway, and I'm thrilled to announce that my first stop will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico!! This is especially exciting because not only is New Mexico one of my favorite places to visit, but it's also where THE SOUL SEEKERS takes place!!

So, here's what we have so far . . .

Tuesday, May 22

7:00 PM

Alamosa Books

8810 Holly Ave. NE

Albuquerque, NM 87122

There will be a ticketed tea in the afternoon, details can be found HERE!

Thursday, May 24

Time TBD

Wilkinson Public Library, in conjunction with Between the Covers

100 West Pacific Avenue

Telluride, CO 81435

Tuesday, May 29

7:00PM

Tattered Cover

9315 Dorchester Street

Highland's Ranch, CO

Wednesday, May 30

7:00PM

The King's English

1511 South 1500 East

Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Thursday, May 31

Changing Hands Bookstore

6428 South McClintock Drive

Tempe, AZ 85283

Please note that I'm truly sorry if you're city is not included--I don't get to choose where I sign, I just go where they send me!

But--if you're in the Chicago area in April, I'll be appearing at the RT convention from April 12-14 where I'll be partaking in workshops, and the much anticipated Teen Day Event! Details on Teen Day HERE! Details on my appearances HERE!

And, just after that, on Sunday, April 22, I'll be appearing at the LA Times Festival of Books! Details on that event, HERE!

Hope to see you at one of the stops!!

Alyson

xoxo

Updates, Giveaways, & a video!

Hey Everyone-

It seems it's time to play a little blog catch-up here, so here goes:

First- the giveaways:

Over at Free Book Friday Teens they're giving away 5 signed copies of NIGHT STAR! For your chance to win, click HERE!

Over at YA Fantasy Guide, they're giving away a signed copy of EVERMORE to "my biggest fan." Think that's you? Click HERE and tell them why for your chance to win!

Now, the updates:

I'll be dropping by GoodReads all week, from Monday 2/21 to Saturday 2/26, chatting and answer your questions, which you can start posting now by clicking HERE!

Also, while we're still working on the final Spring/Summer signing schedule for both the SHIMMER and EVERLASTING releases, here are some local, Southern California events that are now confirmed:

Saturday, February 26

2011 SCIBA Childrens Books & Literacy Dinner

Pasadena, CA

April 6-10 RT Book Lovers Convention

Westin Bonaventure Hotel

Los Angeles, CA

Thursday, April 7, 11:15 - 12:15 Panel: "Not Another Teen Panel: YA for Adults"

Saturday, April 9, Teen Day!

2:30 - 3:30 Author Speed Dating

4:30 - 5:30 Panel: "How Do You Build A World-And Characters For It: An Interactive Workshop

For More info on Teen Day, click HERE!

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For more info on the Covention click HERE!

Saturday, April 16, 1:00

Ontario City Library Teen Book Fest!

Talk & Sign along with YA authors:

Katie Alender, Cynthia Hand, Nancy Holder, & Marlene Perez

Ovitt Family Community Library

215 East C Street

Ontario, CA 91764

April 30 - May 1

LA Times Festival of Books!

USC Campus

Los Angeles, CA

Details coming soon!

More event listing coming soon--so stay tuned!!

And the video:

This video comes courtesy of the wonderful Scholastic Book Fair People who spent an entire day at my house filming--mostly chasing the light as we'd just moved in and I had no window coverings, and not much in the way of furniture either for that matter! Anyway, it's for RADIANCE, which is a featured Scholastic Book Fair Pick!

Have a good weekend, everyone!

Alyson
xoxo

CBC Best Books of 2010!!

Hey Everyone,

I just learned that both DARK FLAME & NIGHT STAR have been nominated for the Children's Choice Book Awards "Best Books of 2010"-and I couldn't be more excited!!

You can vote for your fave 5 books of 2010 HERE! Though you might want to hurry--voting ends on Monday, February 7th!!

Also, in case you were wondering, the EVERLASTING cover will be revealed on Tuesday, February 15--so stay tuned for more details on the unveiling!!

Have a good day, everyone!

Alyson

xoxo

A Thanksgiving Thank YOU!!!

I'm in beautiful, snowy Copenhagen today, but just wanted to thank all of YOU for your support of the Immortals series, including the latest release, NIGHT STAR, which landed at #3 on the New York Times Bestsellers list for Children's Series (an insanely tough list!), and at #20 on the USA Today Bestsellers list!!

Your support means the world to me--so:

Thank YOU * Thank YOU * Thank YOU!!

Enjoy your turkey!!

Alyson

Enchantment!!!

Lots to catch up on--but first, I'd live to give a big, huge, sparkly THANKS to all of you who showed such enthusiasm and support for NIGHT STAR's release day! Whether you posted to my blog, twittered, facebooked, myspaced, or made it out to the signing--I just want you to know how much I appreciate all of you!! Thanks for making my release day so special!!

The photo above was taken at the signing, just moments after Birgit gave me her beautiful rendition of "Enchantment" the painting Damen made of Ever when they snuck into the Getty Museum in SHADOWLAND!

It was one of my favorite scenes to write, and I have to say that Birgit really nailed it--this is so much like the painting I imagined--I was stunned! It is just so beautiful!!

Oh, and speaking of, there's a very good chance you will see a reference to "Enchantment" in a future IMMORTALS book . . . just sayin' . . .

Okay, so the signing was a blast--you were all so nice and sweet and asked such great questions--and I want to give a special shout-out to Shay, the B&N CRM who invited me to sign in her awesome store!!

More signing pics:

Me & the beautiful & talented Birgit!

Me, Renee, & the adorable Grace!!

Me & Carlos!!

Signing!!

Thanks again, everyone!!

Alyson

xoxo

NIGHT STAR in stores now!!

Today's the day!

Hope to see you tonight at the...

Night Star Release Party!

Nov 16 - 7:00 PM

Barnes & Noble

791 S. Main St, #1000

Orange, CA 92868

The Night Star Video is Here!!!

NIGHT STAR will be in stores on 11.16.10

I will be signing copies at:

7:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

791 S Main St., #100Orange, CA 92868

Hope to see you there--but for now, enjoy the video!!

Just one more week . . .

in stores 11.16.10!!

Join me at the release party:

November 16, 2010

7:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

791 S Main St., #100

Orange, CA 92868

Hope to see you there!!

NIGHT STAR Countdown Continued . . .

Just 3 more weeks . . .

in stores

11.16.10!

Get a signed copy at the NIGHT STAR Release Party:

Barnes & Noble

11.16.10 @ 7:00 PM

791 S. Main St., #100

Orange, CA 92868

Hope to see YOU there!

The One & Only NIGHT STAR Signing!!

Up early for the TV/Radio Satellite Tour, but wanted to let you know that in celebration of the NIGHT STAR release on 11.16.10 I've just confirmed a signing at:

November 16, 2010

7:00 PM

Barnes & Boble

791 S Main St, #100

Orange, CA 92868

Since the NIGHT STAR release date falls so close to the holidays, and since I'm headed off for more book promo in Scandinavia & Paris shortly after, this will be the one and only signing I'll be able to do--so I really, really, really hope to see you there!!

A

:)

NIGHT STAR Contdown!!

Just one month to go until NIGHT STAR is in stores!!

But until then, you can read an excerpt HERE.

And to receive a special message from Haven and get a sneak peek at Chapter two, subscribe HERE!!

Have a good day everyone!

A

xoxo

NIGHT STAR!!!!

Book 5 in THE IMMORTALS series.

In stores 11.16.10

Imagine

(blog title courtesy of John Lennon)

Hey Everyone-

Wow, I can hardly believe almost a week has passed since my last blog entry, but the truth is there's a very good chance this could happen again as I'm careening toward the deadline for NIGHT STAR (formerly known as Untitled Immortals Book #5), which makes for such crazy-making times that the normal, daily activities like eating & showering are reduced to two more annoying items on the "To Do" list, while blogging definitely takes a back seat.

Though before I jump back into the world of Ever & Damen, I thought I'd take this rare moment of procrastination free time to catch you up on a few "newsy" type things:

1. RADIANCE: I just learned that foreign rights to Riley's series, beginning with RADIANCE, have sold to both France & the UK!!! I am very, very excited about this!

2. KISSES FROM HELL- an anthology: will be in stores September 1, 2010, and I'm thrilled to be included along with such amazing authors Kelley Armstrong, Francesca Lia Block, Kristin Cast, & Richelle Mead. I had a blast writing my story, a gothic romance titled, BRING ME TO LIFE, and I really hope you enjoy it too!

3. The Smart Girls Kick it Tour: Big things happening on the tour front- we've got the Smart Girls Facebook page HERE & The Smart Girls Twitter feed HERE

And a whole line up of awesome authors and exciting cities lined up!

The tour is set to begin mid-September, so stay tuned for more details coming soon . . .

4. And in case you missed it last time, the release of DARK FLAME has moved up to:

June 22, 2010!!

While RADIANCE will be in stores on:

August 31, 2010!!

5. And . . . well, there's actually more to share . . . and as soon as I get the okay, I will . . .

:)

That's it for now-- Happy President's Day everyone!

And, we have title . . .

Hey Everyone-

Just wanted to let you know that we've finally decided on a title for the 5th Immortals book!

What was previously (and affectionately!) referred to as UNTITLED IMMORTALS #5 is now officially:

(insert drum roll here . . .)

NIGHT STAR

!!!!!

Now all I have to do is finish it . . .

Have a good day everyone!

Alyson

xoxo