Vanessa & Laura Marano Excited About Their Movie!

Love these sisters and I can't wait to see them as Echo and Zoe!

Saving Zoe Quote

Thought I'd have a little fun with the Saving Zoe movie excitement and post these from time to time!

xoxo

Alyson

SAVING ZOE movie option!!!

Hey Everyone-

Well, I've been sitting on this news for a while and I'm so thrilled to finally announce that SAVING ZOE has been optioned for film!!

Here's the Publisher's Marketplace listing:

September 9, 2015
		Film rights		#1 NYT bestselling author Alyson Noel's SAVING ZOE, about the complicated relationship between two sisters showing how the bond can endure long after one of them has gone, to actress/producers Ellen Marano, Vanessa Marano (Switched at Birth), and Laura Marano (Austin and Ally) with Jeffrey G. Hunt (Vampire Diaries) directing.

I'm so excited to have such amazingly talented people attached to this project! I met the Marano sisters and their mother, Ellen, a few years back when they first expressed interest in Saving Zoe and I can honestly say that not only are these girls beautiful both inside and out, but I can't think of a better pair to portray fictional sisters Echo and Zoe.

SAVING ZOE was released in 2007. It marked my seventh book at the time, and even though I've written many books since, ZOE has always held a special place in my heart. Which is why I'm thrilled that my dream of seeing this story adapted for either the big or small screen is one step closer to becoming a reality.

For those of you unfamiliar with the story, here's a blurb:

One dead sister's secrets save the other's life—in more ways than one...

It's been one year since the brutal murder of her sister, Zoë, and fifteen year old Echo is still reeling from the aftermath. Her parents are numb, her friends are moving on, and the awkward start to her freshman year proves she'll never live up to her sister's memory.

Until Zoë's former boyfriend Marc shows up with her diary.

At first Echo's not interested, doubting there's anything in there she doesn't already know. But when curiosity prevails, she starts reading, becoming so immersed in her sister's secret world, their lives begin to blur, forcing Echo to uncover the truth behind Zoë's life, so that she can start to rebuild her own.

Prepare to laugh your heart out and cry your eyes out in this highly addictive tale, as Alyson Noël tackles the complicated relationship between two sisters and shows how the bond can endure long after one of them is gone.

SAVING ZOE also received some nice recognition, including these:

• National Reader's Choice Award winner for the Young Adult category 
• Nominated for YALSA's 2008 Teens' Top Ten list! 
• Nominated for a CYBIL AWARD 
• Featured on the CBS Early Show's "Give the Gift of Reading" segment as a book to buy for teens! 
• Chosen as one of the "Best Books of 2007" on TeenReads.com 
• "Reviewer's Choice 2007 Top Ten List" on TeensReadToo.com
• Chosen as a Junior Advisory Board "Favourite read" for Canada's largest book retailer, Chapter/Indigo/Coles

More to come, but for now -- thanks for letting me share this exciting news!!

Peace * Joy * Love

Alyson

One More Week!!!

Hey Everyone-

Just one more week until HORIZON hits the stores--but the early reviews are starting to trickle in and this is what they're saying:

“I am definitely marking this series as an absolutely favorite one. . . Everything that unfolds in Horizon is what the entire series has been building up to. It will suck you in and not let you go until you see that last word…Alyson Noel delivers yet again a series that I can get lost in way after the reading is over… I can't recommend it enough…I just can't believe it's over!” Shayna Varadeaux, 5 Stars

 "Fans will revel in this truly terrific ending to the SOUL SEEKERS series." 4 Stars
   —RT Magazine

  

“ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT…Told in several different viewpoints, this is one stunning conclusion to a wonderful series…you won't be disappointed..I loved how this ended.” –BookHounds

“Plenty of action and heartbreak …I actually really really like the ending…I think it was absolutely perfect and fitting…It’s a well done and solid final installment in my opinion and if you are fan of the series I think you will definitely be happy with it.” –Library of a Book Witch

“I am a huge fan of Alyson Noel and when I saw the chance to read Horizon I jumped on it. This is the 4th book in the series, and Alyson did not disappoint me one bit. Fun, intriguing, twists and turns, love, and pain. Alyson Noel has a way of transforming her characters, that they pulled me in without even realizing what was happening, and soon I was so caught up, that I hardly realized 2 hours had past. Books like this that can keep my intrigue and keep my mind reeling are reasons why I am a fan of this writer…

Overall I feel that the author did a great job in building the story and the characters. I loved the plot line, and the uniqueness of it all. There is mystery and suspense that had me captivated for hours. I do recommend this series!” Book Boyfriend Reviews, 4 Stars

“…if you have never read the previous books, than this one will get you caught up in what happened in the first three books…The main thing that I do like with this book and the other two books in this series is that the point of view switches between characters. I like learning what Dace and Lita and the others are thinking but I also like how Daire is finally starting to become prepared for whatever is about to happen.” –Panda Book Lover, 4.5 Stars

Everything that went down in the previous books, FATED, ECHO, & MYSTIC , has been leading up to this moment...and I hope you enjoy the explosive ending as much as I enjoyed writing it!

In the meantime, you can get a sneak peek at the first two chapters HERE!!

Also, over on THE SOUL SEEKERS Facebook page, we'll be making some fun posts as part of our daily countdown, so be sure to check by daily!

And, lastly, I'm so excited to be headed back to Alamosa Books, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to celebrate the finale of the series--same place I celebrated the release of FATED last year!


Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 p.m.
Alamosa Books
8810 Holly Ave. NE, Ste. D
Albuquerque, NM 87122

If you can't make that signing, maybe you can visit me in Paris! I'll be making a couple of appearances in Paris, France at the annual Children's Book Fair (can't wait!)!!

Wednesday, November 26, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Montreuil Children's Book Fair
Paris, France

Saturday, November 30, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Montreuil Children's Book Fair
Paris, France

More to come!!

xoxo

Alyson

On The Road Again...

Hey Everyone!!

With the final SOUL SEEKERS books, MYSTIC hitting the shelves on 05.07.13, & HORIZON following on 11.12.13, I have a lot of touring in the works for 2013! And I'm so excited that I'm finally able to announce some of the upcoming events!  

So, without further ado...

Saturday, March 9, 2013

ALPHA 21st Annual "A Day of Authors"

Titan Center

California State University

Fullerton, CA

Registration begins at 8:15AM

Alyson will give a talk during 2 Break-out Sessions at 9:50AM & 11:20AM

Book Sales & Signings will immediately follow each session

*Group Tour in March/April 

with Rainbow Rowell & CC Hunter!

March 26, 2013

5-6 PM

Saddlebrook Library (sponsored by The Bookworm)

14850 Laurel Avenue

Omaha, NE

April 4, 2013 

6:30 pm 

Greenfield Public Library (sponsored by Boswell Books)

5310 West Layton Ave

Greenfield, WI

April 5, 2013 

4:30 pm

Evanston Public Library (sponsored by The Bookstall)

1703 Orrington Ave

Evanston, IL

April 6, 2013

1 pm:

Zion-Benton Library (sponsored by Lake Forest Books)

2400 Gabriel Ave

Zion IL 60099

April 8, 2013

Teen pizza party! Details to come!

Anderson's Bookshop

123 W Jefferson Ave

Naperville, IL

60540

April 10 2013

7 pm

Blue Willow Bookstore

14532 Memorial Drive

Houston, TX 77079

November 1 -2

Vegas Valley Book Festival

Las Vegas, NV

Details Coming Soon!!

Hope to see you at one of these events!!

Please note, there are more places/dates still in the works, so check back soon!!

xoxo

Alyson

Teen Choice Book Awards - Vote by Jan. 31!

Hey Everyone -

Hope you're enjoying the holiday season! I’m excited to share that I received a special surprise over the holidays--both FATED & ECHO are nominated for the Teen Choice Book Award!!!

You can vote for your 5 fave teen titles of the year by clicking here by Jan. 31!  

Also, I wanted to share this amazing cover for the French version of FATED - I absolutely love it and I hope you do too!

You can check out more covers from SOUL SEEKERS around the world here!

And, for those of you who have been asking about the paperback version of EVERLASTING, I’m excited to announce that it will be released on 1.1.13!

My 2013 tour schedule is shaping up with a whole host of exciting cities/countries and I can’t wait to announce the details as soon as they're confirmed, so stay tuned!

THANK YOU for all your kindness, generosity, and support throughout the year—it means so much to me!

Wishing you a Happy New Year!!!

xoxo

Alyson

ECHO in Stores Tomorrow, Tues., Nov. 13!!!

Hi everyone,

The release of ECHO is almost here and I'm SO excited to share this book with you! 

She inherited a magical destiny—and a mission to stop a powerful family of dark sorcerers. She never expected to fall in love with one of them.

 

There's still so much Daire Santos has to learn about being the last Soul Seeker....and about herself. As her magical training becomes more intense, so does her relationship with Dace. But when she learns that his connection to the evil Richter family goes far deeper than she ever imagined, she begins to question if love really can conquer all. 

Dace is painfully aware that he wouldn't exist if it wasn't for the Richters' dark magic—and now his brother Cade is determined to use his love for Daire against him. Dace is willing to sacrifice anything to protect the girl he loves—including his own life. But will Daire allow it? And what if defeating Cade costs not only his life, but his soul too?

In case you haven't seen it yet, here's a glimpse at the next installment in the SOUL SEEKERS series...




Read an excerpt from ECHO HERE.

The reviews for ECHO are starting to come in and I'm happy to share that Night Owl Reviews gave it 4.5 stars and named it a Top Pick!

"Daire and her boyfriend Dace are back to restore the balance of good and evil after saving her grandmother and her soul. Dace is deliciously yummy, and if I say so myself, so is his evil brother Cade. It's a bit more  fast paced than Fated was, and it's setting up the series to have longevity. If only it wasn't so long again until the next installment!" 

ECHO will be available in paperback, hardcover, e-reader, and audiobook tomorrow! Check out www.soulseekersseries.com for all the latest details and a complete list of retailers!  

I had such a blast writing this book and I hope you enjoy reading it! 

More news coming soon!

Xoxo

Alyson