Thank you, Gracias, Danka, Merci Beaucoup, Efharisto!!

Thank you to all of my wonderful readers, for your comments, letters, bulletin board posts, and support during the last two and a half years!

I wish each and every one of you a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Alyson

Hey Everyone!

I'm blogging over HERE today-- about playing hooky! So please stop by and say hello!

Have a good weekend-
Alyson

Hard Sun

So I just returned from a long, relaxing weekend in beautiful and sunny Scottsdale, Arizona where I hung by the pool, shopped a little, ate a lot, and saw lots of stuff like this:





And this:





And while I was there my awesome editor sent me the new cover for my May 2008 release, CRUEL SUMMER, and I absolutely LOVE it!! But since there may be a few minor tweaks I will wait for the final product before I post it here.

And the funny thing is, in the book, the main character, Colby, is faced with the prospect of moving to Arizona and she FREAKS! Whereas I really didn't want to leave because it's just so dang peaceful in the desert. . .

What about you-- what are some places you've visited that you were reluctant to leave?

Eight Alyson Factoids

I've been tagged! Actually, it was awhile ago (hey, I've been busy!), and THIS lady's to blame! But all it requires is for me to list eight of my most dirtiest little secrets, so here goes:

1) Birthday cake is medicinal. I’m completely convinced of this, which is why I never turn down a piece.

2) The first time I laid eyes on my husband I knew he was “the one” even though I didn’t believe in things like that at the time.

3) My husband and I once ordered fried crickets in a restaurant out of curiosity. They were very, very crispy.

4) Every time I watch Flight of the Conchords I secretly try to decide which one I’d choose as my desert Island companion—Brett or Jermaine??? I can never decide.

5) When I like a song, I tend to play it over and over (and over!) again.

6) I can’t pronounce the word “thing.” It comes out sounding like “theen.”

7) I eat pizza with a fork and knife, but only because I have an open bite (my front teeth don’t meet) and not because I’m trying to be all fancy.

8) I believe in silver linings.

Okay, now you know all about me--so now it's your turn--tell me something strange, wonderful, secret, or fascinating about YOU!

2 Nite

So I just learned that my next book-- CRUEL SUMMER-- is scheduled for a Spring/Summer 2008 release--and I couldn't be happier!

It's the story of Colby, a seventeen year old girl on the verge of having the best summer of her life, when her parent's decide to get divorced and pack her off to live with her "crazy aunt Tally" on a tiny Greek Island. . .

I had so much fun writing this book--and I hope you enjoy reading it! I'll be sure to post cover photos and news, as I receive them!

But, concerning more recent events--- tonight I will be here:

Oct 15 - Readers & Writers Group
6:30 PM
Alyson Noel, author of "Fly Me to the Moon," Kiss & Blog," and "Laguna Cove" will discuss writing fiction, followed by coffee and conversation.

Los Angeles Public Library
Memorial Branch Library
4625 W. Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, 90019

Click HERE for more info!

I hope to see you there!!

Have a good day everyone!
Alyson