Last Call!

Hey Everyone-

Just a reminder that today, is the last day to chat with us over at Romance Divas, click HERE to get your questions answered by: Rachel Caine, Cassandra Claire, Lucienne Diver, Rosemary Clement Moore, Christopher Golden, Jeff Mariotte, and me!

And tomorrow is the last day to bid on the hot-off-the-press, signed copy of BLUE MOON over at Brenda Novak's auction to benefit Diabetes. Click HERE to place your bid!

Also, tomorrow, I'll be signing copies of EVERMORE over at Laguna Beach Books from 1:00 - 2:30 PM, alongside: Marlene Perez, Debby Garfinkle, Mary Pearson, Kathryn Fitzmaurice, and Debborah Lytton, click HERE for further details.

And, last but not least, I just wanted to say:

Thank YOU!!

Thank you for keeping EVERMORE in the top 4 on the New York Times Best Seller List for Children's Paperbacks for the 4 months straight!!

Seriously, thank YOU!  I couldn't have done it without you!

Have a fun weekend everyone!

A

GCC Presents . . . Melissa Walker!!

This week on the Girlfriend's Cyber Circuit I'm thrilled to host amazing author, founder of the awesome newsletter, I Heart Daily, and fellow Teen Fiction Cafe Patron, Melissa Walker, who's latest novel, LOVESTRUCK SUMMER, was released by HarperTeen on May 5!!

Melissa was kind enough to take time out 

of her busy schedule to answer a few 

questions, but first, The Story:

LOVESTRUCK SUMMER is the story of Quinn, an indie rock girl who came out 

to Austin, Texas for a music internship. She also plans to spend long, lazy days in the sun at outdoor concerts--and to meet a hot musician or two. Instead, she’s stuck rooming with her sorority brainwashed cousin, who now willingly goes by the name “Party Penny.” Their personalities clash, big time.
But Sebastian, a gorgeous DJ, definitely makes up for it. Sebastian has it all: looks, charm, and great taste in music. So why can’t Quinn keep her mind off Penny’s friend cute, All-American Russ and his Texas twang?

Sebastian is the kind of guy Quinn wants, but is Russ the guy Quinn needs? One thing’s certain: Quinn’s in for a summer she’ll never forget!

The Same 5 Questions I Always Ask:

1. Every story has a backstory, what's the backstory for your book?

I took a trip to Austin in the summer, and I was so inspired by everything there--the live music! 

the sweltering heat and the cool water spots! the BATS! I just had to set a book there, and a summer romance seemed perfect.

2. What's your work environment like? Any rituals, totems, or must haves?

Just my big pink flowered chair. Oh, and iced coffee that has enough cream and sugar in it to taste like ice cream. I must have that by my side as I write.

3. If you could live inside any book-- which would it be?

Maybe a Sarah Dessen book, because they're like real life. And I'm into real life. My favorite one, so far, is THE TRUTH ABOUT FOREVER.

4. What book rocked your world growing up?

I re-read Franny and Zooey by JD Salinger 3 times in one day just so I wouldn't have to leave their world behind. That's pretty world-rocking. (Alyson note- OMG, I did the same thing!!! LOVE that book!)

5. If you could visit any time, place, or person- what, where, or who would it be?

I'd go back a few years and have one more good, long talk with my dad. Preferably on his sailboat, under the stars.

Melissa's Story:

A former editor at ELLEgirl and Seventeen magazines, Melissa Walker knows her indie rock. She hails from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. She loves talking about books, fashion, magazines and all kinds of pop culture. Visit her at melissacwalker.com or on iheartdaily.com.

Romance Diva

Just a reminder, I'll be over at the Romance Divas today, tomorrow, and Saturday, chatting, hanging out, and answering questions on writing paranormal YA, alongside some very amazing authors, like:

Cassandra Clare, Christopher Golden, Rosemary Clement Moore, Lucienne Diver, Rachel Caine, and Jeff Mariotte.  

The workshop is free, all you have to do is register and click HERE!

Also, I'm blogging over at Magical Musings today about inspiration, so why not drop by and tell me what inspires you??? Just. Click. HERE!

Hope to see you there!!

A

Tumbling Dice

Just got home from a long weekend in Las Vegas to celebrate my husbands b-day, which translated to long afternoons spent by the pool, elaborate meals (my hubbies a foodie!), and very little gambling (I'd much rather shop, it's a sure thing!). Only to come home to stacks of mail, piles of laundry, and dust bunnies that have been busily multiplying while we were gone . . . in other words--REALITY!!!

Though thankfully, it's not all about housekeeping duties as there's some exciting stuff brewing this week, stuff like:

Starting tomorrow, Thursday May 28 through Saturday, May 30, I'll be over at the Romance Divas discussing the ins and outs of writing YA Paranormal fiction along with amazing authors: Cassandra Clare, Rachel Caine, Rosemary Clement-Moore, Lucienne Diver, Christopher Golden, and Jeff Mariotte, so feel free to drop by, say hello, ask a question, or just hang out and chat-- you can find us all HERE.

On Friday, I'll be giving a talk at a local middle school--it's a closed event, but I still thought I'd mention it because I can't wait!!

And on Sunday, if you're in the Laguna Beach area, don't forget to stop by Laguna Beach Books where I'll be talking and signing as part of the "An Afternoon with 6 YA & MG Authors" from 1 - 2:30 PM (details on the sidebar at right!) there will be books, authors, cupcakes, and hopefully YOU!!

Oh, and as a reminder, this Sunday is the very last day to bid on the hot-off-the-press signed copy of BLUE MOON I'm auctioning on behalf of Brenda Novak's diabetes fund raiser!! To place your bid, click HERE!

And speaking of BLUE MOON,  I just learned Romantic Times Magazine gave it 4 stars!!! I haven't received my copy yet so I can't quote from the actual review, but as soon as it arrives, I'll post it here!

Oh, and one last thing--tomorrow (Thursday) I'll be blogging about "inspiration" over at Magical Musings --a blog so great if you're not reading it, all I can say is: Why???-- So come join me by clicking HERE!

Okay, that's it on my end--have a good day everyone!

A

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BLUE MOON Excerpt!!!

It's up!!

The website is now updated with all things BLUE MOON including an excerpt of the first 3 chapters!!!

(BLUE MOON trailer coming soon!)

To see for yourself, click HERE!

Also, EVERMORE jumped up to #2 on the New York Times Best Sellers List for Children's Paperbacks (last week it was #3, prior to that it was #1 for 1o weeks, on the list for a total of 15 weeks!), up to #85 on the USA Today List (last week, #104, peaked at #47, on the list for a total of 15 weeks!), and #2 on the Publisher's Weekly Best Sellers List for Children's Fiction (last month #3)!!!!

Oh, and for your chance to win some awesome signed books,  don't forget to swing by Free Book Friday for both Teens & Adults!!

Have a great day everyone!!

Alyson

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