Posted Oct 1 2019 in books, Contests, Exclusive Content, giveaways, I read YA, Raffles, Scavenger Hunt, teens, YASH
Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt, spring edition! I LOVE the scavenger hunt. This is such a fun way to discover new authors and win amazing books. image by Derek Murphy This bi-annual event was first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus […]
Read More...Posted Oct 2 2018 in books, Scavenger Hunt, teens, YA giveaways, YASH
Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! This bi-annual event was first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus material from their favorite authors…and a chance to win some awesome prizes! On this hunt, you not only get access to exclusive content from each author, […]
Read More...Posted Sep 4 2018 in American President, democratic process, election2018, rock the vote, teens, vote
One of my favorite movies is The American President with Michael Douglas as President Andrew Shepard. At the end of this movie, he makes this amazing speech in which he calls America “advanced citizenship.” I love this. Advanced citizenship. You have to want it bad. You have to be willing to back up pretty words […]
Read More...Posted Jun 5 2017 in beach, books, giveaway, reading, summer, teens, YA
If you’re like me and love reading on the beach, I’ve got a contest for you! Details are right here: http://jessicaruddick.com/giveaways/ya-beach-reads-giveaway/
Read More...Posted Apr 30 2017 in Convention, RT, teens, YA
Hi! *waves from under a pile of clothing to pack* I’m packing like crazy for my flight tomorrow. I’ll be in Atlanta by dinner time for my first ever RT Booklovers Convention! (May 2-7th). I’ve alreadys shipped some cool swag and prizes. You can find me out and about and I’ll definitely be […]
Read More...Posted Apr 18 2013 in rock the drop, teens, YA
Happy to participate in this year’s ROCK THE DROP! If you’re in Islandia, look for SEND in public places :)
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 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 Aug 23 2012 in bullying, cyber-bullying, Kristen Stewart, Patty Blount, Robert Pattinson, teens, trampire, Will Ferrell
A few weeks ago, Kristen Stewart released a public apology to her boyfriend of three years, Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, for apparently cheating on him with a much older and married man. This unleashed the most vicious hate campaign since the last presidential election. Fans took to the internet, recording tearful editorials, posting remarks that […]
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 […]
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