Thing the First:
Yesterday’s Giveaway of THE BLONDE OF THE JOKE is still going strong. Comment on yesterday’s post to enter. Open thru Friday.
Thing the Second:
The blog tour is still going strong. Today, you can find me at:
- a Fresh new Voices of YA interview with The Book Chic, talking about why I love YA, why I love the National Zoo, and what I’m working on next.
- an interview with the BookKids Blog of the Texas indie bookseller BookPeople, talking about strong female characters, the social ramifications of virginity, and what YA books I’m loving right now.
- The Plotmonkeys blog as a guest of the inimitable Julie Leto, talking about why I think RAMPANT is the book of my heart.
More to come!
Thing the Third:
Giveaways!
- Did you know that there currently exists on this planet not a single, solitary signed finished copy of RAMPANT? Short of attending my signing in Rockville this Saturday (which I highly encourage you all to do), would you like to find out how to own one of the first? Then enter this giveaway on Carrie Ryan’s blog, where you might have a chance of winning one of two free, signed copies of RAMPANT!
- Speaking of giveaways, the contest is still open over at Angieville. Come on guys, four measely more entries to break 100. Three free books. That’s like a 1/30 chance!
Thing the Third, Part Deux:
More Giveaways! Why? Because Harper Teen is having a BANNER week, that’s why. So there’s me and RAMPANT, in all our sword wielding, bowhunting, killer-unicorn-slaying glory, and then there’s Bennett Madison’s madcap mall thievery adventure of THE BLONDE OF THE JOKE, and then, there’s the debut of Jackson Pearce, and her djinn novel AS YOU WISH, which you can win right now by leaving a comment below!
(Note: AS YOU WISH was edited by my own fabulous editor Kristin Daly.)
Ever since Viola’s boyfriend broke up with her, she has spent her days silently wishing—to have someone love her again and, more importantly, to belong again—until one day she inadvertently summons a young genie out of his world and into her own. He will remain until she makes three wishes.
Jinn is anxious to return home, but Viola is terrified of wishing, afraid she will not wish for the right thing, the thing that will make her truly happy. As the two spend time together, the lines between master and servant begin to blur, and soon Jinn can’t deny that he’s falling for Viola. But it’s only after Viola makes her first wish that she realizes she’s in love with Jinn as well . . . and that if she wishes twice more, he will disappear from her life—and her world—forever.
Jackson Pearce spins a magical tale about star-crossed lovers, what it means to belong . . . and how important it is to be careful what you wish for.
August 26th, 2009 at 8:16 am
OMG I’ve been so wanting to read all three of those books for SO LONG! I follow Bennett Madison, Jackson Pearce and Diana Peterfreund on twitter, and they’ve been TAUNTING me with their books!
Pick me Pick Me Pick Me!!!!
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August 26th, 2009 at 8:24 am
This sounds so cute! I can\’t wait for both Rampant and As You Wish.
Thanks, Diana!
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August 26th, 2009 at 8:35 am
YAY! My copy of RAMPANT shipped yesterday, I wish it had ARRIVED yesterday. *G* I remember Jackson Pearce from… was it the NANO forums a few years ago!? Great to see she’s getting out there.
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August 26th, 2009 at 8:36 am
I so want to read As You Wish, it sounds so good! Right along with Rampant. Can’t wait to read both!
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August 26th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Ooh, pick me. I am really wanting to read this. Also congrats on your release. It is currently sitting on my nightstand calling for me to read it asap.
neverendingshelf@gmail.com
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August 26th, 2009 at 8:59 am
I hope your release is going well. I ordered my copy already and entered a contest for a few (I could share with my friends right!). I also ordered the new ones by Molly Harper, Michelle Rowen and the Unbound Anthology-free ship with $25 order. You have several other great books listed here. Enter me please!
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August 26th, 2009 at 9:30 am
I would so much love to win this book!
wandanamgreb (at) gmail (dot) com
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August 26th, 2009 at 9:40 am
EEEK I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while – djinns! Will the wonders of YA lit never cease?
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August 26th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Contests, contests, contests! Who doesn’t love free books?!
But, more importantly, I didn’t know you were going to be doing a singing in Rockville (North Bethesda to the White Flint snobs) this weekend! And what do you know, I have an eye doctor’s appointment right down the Rockville Pike right before that. See you there!
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August 26th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Yes. All the spam words are words I pick. It’s a thing.
And yes, please do come! I know, I never know what to call that place. Officially, I think it’s “Kensington” — that’s what my publishers always call it, anyway!
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August 26th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Oooh, As You Wish looks so good! I would to enter!
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August 26th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Sounds like a fun book. Please enter me.
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August 26th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
I’m loving Rampant! As you wish sounds great, what a fun idea.
Signed copies of Rampant that would make a good giveaway, maybe I should pick up an extra copy on the 15th and have my own giveaway. That is if the planets align and the baby allows me to stand in what I’m sure will be a very long queue
And I’m so glad you put a spoiler thread up, I love those!
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August 26th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
ah that was a typo I know it’s the 12th, I DO I DO. My fingers just seem to type 15!
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August 26th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Aaaaand we just hit 100 entries! Yay for RAMPANT!
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August 26th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Sounds like with Jinn, Viola is the chaser.
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August 26th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I’d like to enter.
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August 26th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
I’ve heard great things about all three of those books (especially Rampant, which I have been reading rave reviews for). If only I didn’t live in Vermont, where I have to travel long distances for author signings haha.
-Lizzy
Cornucopiaofreviews@gmail.com
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August 26th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Would love to read this, looks like a great end of summer read.
bbricke AT yahoo DOT com
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August 26th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Congrats Diana! Oh I wish I could see you on Saturday in Rockville, but I will be working on Saturday in DC.
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August 26th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
As You Wish sounds like a cute story!
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August 27th, 2009 at 10:45 am
I tweeted about everything for Carrie Ryan, and for YOU! =)
Wish I could be reading Rampant on the beach instead of doing research for a job interview…sigh.
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August 28th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Oh, I hope it\’s not too late. Busy week! I can\’t wait to read these books. Good luck with the launches!
*hoping to win*
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August 29th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Ooh enter me!
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September 1st, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I wish to win As You Wish
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