Posted Apr 25 2013 in author, Book Hungry, Patty Blount, What I'm Reading
This month’s Book Hungry pick comes from our newest member, Blake Leyers. We’re so happy to have you join us, Blake! Cassandra Clare’s first book in The Mortal Instruments series and soon to be a movie is about 15-year-old Clary’s newly-discovered ability to see the Shadow world and all the creatures of stories gone by […]
Read More...Posted Dec 10 2012 in author, bullying, cyber-bullying, Kristen Stewart, parenting, Robert Pattinson, Send, social networking, suicide, YA
Ever since SEND was released last August, I’ve been talking about bullying and ways to help end it. Last week, I had the great pleasure of addressing my day job colleagues at a Lunch & Learn event. Every month, our Parenting Network schedules a different hour for parents looking to benefit from the experiences of […]
Read More...Posted Dec 7 2012 in author, bullying, Patty Blount, Send
Amber Arnett ~ “I started reading this book yesterday and couldn’t put it down….” (More) slsmitty25 Shannah ~ “What a great book! I was immediately hooked from the get go…” (More) Kimberly Sabatini ~ “My heart simultaneously breaks and soars for the characters in this book…” (More)
Read More...Posted Dec 3 2012 in author, fiction, Send, teens, YA
Ever since SEND was released back in August, whenever I get any sort of fan mail or reviews, the same comment comes up over and over. “GAH! Did Dan click Send or not? Did Julie return? What happens? Well now’s your chance to know. Tell me what YOU’D like to see in the missing epilogue… […]
Read More...Posted Nov 22 2012 in author, grief, November, YA, YA Outside the Lines
I’m blogging over at YA Outside the Lines today about November being a time for profound changes. Join us?
Read More...Posted Nov 17 2012 in author, Breaking Dawn, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Twilight, YA
I saw Breaking Dawn, Part 2 tonight and I am blown away. I’m sad to see the series end. It’s kind of like saying goodbye to friends. But I made some new friends tonight. *waves* Hi, Dawn and Brittany and your friend whose name I can’t remember! It was very cool to hang out and […]
Read More...Posted Sep 19 2012 in author, Miscellany, Patty Blount, suicide, teens, YA
The lovely Joy Preble – also a Sourcebooks author! — has invited me to take over her blog. Come on over and say hi!
Read More...Posted May 31 2012 in author, bullying, cyber-bullying, fiction, Patty Blount, social networking, teens, YA
So… one of my Book Hungry friends – the READING MACHINE Karla Nellenbach, suggested I do an ARC Tour of SEND. What the $%&*!@ is an ARC Tour? Glad you asked. Here’s how it works. If you can’t wait to get your hands on the actual physical ARC of SEND pictured here, email me your […]
Read More...Posted Mar 30 2012 in author, bullying, cyber-bullying, Dan's Blog, fiction, Patty Blount, Send, suicide, teens, violence, YA
SQUEE! ! ! ! Please forgive the abuse of exclamation points but SEND HAS A COVER AND IT’S THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING EVAH! Behold… Do you love it?!? Tell me you love it. Lie to me if you must. It’s really happening. My precious is A REAL BOOK! *happy dance* I um… *coughs*… went a […]
Read More...Posted Mar 9 2012 in author, Compelling Stories, Patty Blount, social networking, Twitter
In the wake of the Franzen frenzy about Twitter this week, I thought I’d write this homage. Out of all the social networks, Twitter has a special place in my heart for helping me achieve a life-long dream. Twitter made me an author. Here’s how it happened. Back in 2009, a new boss encouraged us […]
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