Every Picture Tells a Story

(Blog title courtesy of Mr. Rod Stewart)

Hey Everyone-

So I just received what has got to be some of The Cutest Riley Bloom Reader Pics EVER--and I had to share them with you . . . so, without further ado:

Signing a copy of DREAMLAND on the Pen Fatale Tour!

Group photo!

Look--it's a real life Buttercup!

And he reads too!

LOVE this one--too cute!!

Also, as I mentioned on Twitter, last night my husband and I went to a cooking class at Charlie Palmers in South Coast Plaza - and it was awesome! Though, in the interest of full disclosure, allow me to say that I am probably one of the worst cooks you will ever meet--though I do love to eat, and there was plenty of amazing food to be had!

Also, the amazing chef Charlie Palmer was kind enough to take a picture with me, even after I confessed I was mostly there to eat!

Have a great night, everyone!

Alyson

xoxo

Closer Magazine!

Hey Everyone-

Well, I'm gearing up to start work on ECHO, book 2 in my new SOUL SEEKERS series- (I just finished book 1, FATED, which will be in stores on 05.22.12- see the awesome cover in the blog post below!)- but wanted to take a few moments to share a few things:

Last December while on book tour in Paris, I did this interview for Closer magazine (it's like People only in French), and since it was just sent to me, I wanted to share it with you!

Also, we've been working on it for a while now, and I'm happy to say that the International Immortals page is now up, featuring covers and links from all over the globe! You can see it HERE!

And, for those of you in the Chicago area, I'll be heading your way next April for the RT convention. Last year the Teen Day in L.A. was amazing--and this year's is gearing up to be just as good if not better--so I really hope to see you there! To see my scheduled events, click HERE!

Also, the Pen Fatale Tour made Amazon's Omnivoracious Blog! To read it: click HERE! To see my Q&A where I talk about my favorite tour moment, favorite literary character, and favorite shoes--click HERE!

And last but not least, I'm thrilled to announce that the SOUL SEEKERS series has sold translation rights to the UK & Germany . . .with more to come!

Have a great day, all!

:)

Alyson

Playing Catch Up!

Hey Everyone-

Well, it seems I've been very lax about blogging, facebooking, and tweeting lately (yes, they are all action words!), and my excuse is that I returned from the Pen Fatale Tour and went straight into deadline mode.

For those who don't know, deadline mode is a very sorry state of unwashed hair, unhealthy meals . . . well, let's just leave it at that--it's best not to go into too much detail.

For those who do know, then thank you for understanding.

Anyway, after climbing out of the rubble that is my desk, I thought I'd share a few random pics and articles and videos with you, presented in no particular order, so here goes:

Random Video #1, filmed during my Brazilian Book Tour, where I talk about The Immortals series, Brazilian culture, and more!

Random article # 2- a piece in Publisher's Weekly Children's Bookshelf where me and my fellow Pen Fatale Tour Mates spill the dish on group tours! To read it, click HERE.

Random article #3- DEAR BULLY--an amazing anthology where 70 YA authors speak out, yep, including moi, on the horror that is bullying-- featured in PEOPLE magazine--how awesome is that?!

And last but not least, random pic #4- Enjoying a little time off in Seattle with the talented & lovely Mary Pearson & Jessica Brody!

That's it for now--the manuscript won't revise itself!

Or will it?

Hmmmm . . . .

:)

Pen Fatale Heads for Seattle!!

Hey Everyone-

The Pen Fatale Tour is on its way to its final two stops in WA! Hope to see YOU at one of the signings at:

Wednesday, October 12

7:00 pm

Third Place Books

Lake Forest Park, WA

Thursday, October 12

7:00 pm

Barnes & Noble

Lynwood, WA

Pen Fatale Tour!

Hey Everyone-

The Pen Fatale Tour has been on the road for the last week--making stops in Texas, Chicago, and Colorado--visiting schools, signing in stores, and having a blast meeting the most amazing readers!

Today is a day of rest--but tomorrow we'll be signing at Vroman's in Pasadena at 3:00 and would love to see YOU there! Details below . . .

Pen Fatale Tour Final Stops:

CALIFORNIA

October 9, 3:00 p.m.

Vroman's

Pasadena, CA

October 10, 5:00 p.m.

Upland Public Library

With Mrs. Nelson's Toy & Book Shop

Upland, CA

WASHINGTON

October 12, 7:00 p.m.

Third Place Books

Lake Forest Park, WA

October 13, 7:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble

Lynnwood, WA

The Pen Fatale Tour!!

Hey Everyone-

Well, tomorrow I'm off to Texas to get ready for The Pen Fatale Tour's official start on Wednesday, and I can't tell you how exited I am!

Hope to see YOU at one of the events listed below!

Pen Fatale Tour 2011

September 27 - October 15

TEXAS

September 28, 6:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble

The Woodlands, TX

September 29, 7:00 p.m.

Off-site event hosted by Blue Willow Bookshop

Houston, TX

October 1

Austin Teen Lit Festival

Austin, TX

ILLINOIS

October 4, 7:00 p.m.

Anderson's Bookshop

Naperville, IL

COLORADO

October 5, 7:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble

Boulder, CO

October 6, 7:00 p.m.

Tattered Cover

Highlands Ranch, CO

CALIFORNIA

October 9, 3:00 p.m.

Vroman's

Pasadena, CA

October 10, 5:00 p.m.

Upland Public Library

With Mrs. Nelson's Toy & Book Shop

Upland, CA

WASHINGTON

October 12, 7:00 p.m.

Third Place Books

Lake Forest Park, WA

October 13, 7:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble

Lynnwood, WA

Pen Fatale Tour!

Hey Everyone-

Just wanted you to know that one week from today, the Pen Fatale Tour begins in Houston, TX, and I couldn't be more excited to sign alongside such amazing authors as Mary Pearson, Gabrielle Zevin, and Jessica Brody!

Hope to see you at one of the events listed below!

Pen Fatale Tour 2011

September 27 - October 15

TEXAS

September 28, 6:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble

The Woodlands, TX

September 29, 7:00 p.m.

Off-site event hosted by Blue Willow Bookshop

Houston, TX

October 1

Austin Teen Lit Festival

Austin, TX

ILLINOIS

October 4, 7:00 p.m.

Anderson's Bookshop

Naperville, IL

COLORADO

October 5, 7:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble

Boulder, CO

October 6, 7:00 p.m.

Tattered Cover

Highlands Ranch, CO

CALIFORNIA

October 9, 3:00 p.m.

Vroman's

Pasadena, CA

October 10, 5:00 p.m.

Upland Public Library

With Mrs. Nelson's Toy & Book Shop

Upland, CA

WASHINGTON

October 12, 7:00 p.m.

Third Place Books

Lake Forest Park, WA

October 13, 7:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble

Lynnwood, WA