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So, for some reason I didn't get a lot of pics, but here are a few from the launch of THE LAST ECHO at Ravenna's Third Place Books:





So, someday I swear I'm going to try to give a speech WITHOUT flinging my hands around...



Love the LAST ECHO shirts...


It's always good to be surrounded by friends :)



For more pics, and a better recap of the night's events, visit Kristina's World of Books (she did a FAB job!).

And don't forget, THIS SATURDAY I'll be at Foyles in London!!! You know what that means...

That's right...I'll be bringing home a new British accent! (Prepare to be dazzled!)

Well, today's the big day, THE LAST ECHO is finally out in the world!!! YAY! And where am I? Celebrating by sleeping in? Lunching with friends? Shopping and getting my nails done?



No, no, and double-no.



I am actually on a plane, on my way to see those of you in Dayton, Chicago, and Boston, where I'll be appearing with superstar authors Dan Wells and Jill Hathaway!



Here's what my next week looks like (and if you're anywhere near these cities, you can come celebrate THE LAST ECHO's release with me!):



Wednesday, April 18 th at 7:00PM

Books & Co

4453 Walnut Street

Dayton, OH



Thursday, April 19 th at 7:00PM

Anderson's Bookshop

123 West Jefferson Ave.

Naperville, IL



Friday, April 20 th at 7:00PM

Barnes & Noble

98 Middlesex Turnpike

Burlington, MA



Tuesday, April 24 th at 7:00PM

Powell's Books

Cedar Hills Crossing Store
3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Beaverton, OR



And don't forget to come see me in Seattle on Saturday, April 28 th for the official launch event for THE LAST ECHO!



Saturday, April 28 th at 6:00pm

Ravenna Third Place Books

6504 20th Ave. NE

Seattle, WA



It's gonna be killer (pun totally intended)!


**And yes, I will have a limited number of the (not so) secret nail polish with me at all these stops...all you have to do is say the phrase that pays ;)

If you've watched my first two book trailers, then you know I've been blessed by the book trailer gods (otherwise known as the madly talented Vania Stoyanova of VLC Productions!). Well, Vania (with the help of HarperCollins) has created yet another incredible trailer for the upcoming release of THE LAST ECHO (coming next Tuesday, April 17th)! I mean, seriously, this is arguably my favorite of the bunch!



Check it out:



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I don't know about you guys, but this trailer makes me want to look over my shoulder even more than usual!



All I can say is thankyouthankyouthankyou to Vania and HarperCollins--you've done it again!

It's less than a month now till THE LAST ECHO hits shelves, and I have reached that stage where I'm both nervous AND excited...nerv-cited!!! On the one hand, I can't wait for you guys to read it, and hopefully love it as much as I do.

But...then there's always that other side of me, the doom-and-gloom side that starts whispering in my ear (in a very Eeyore-like voice): What if no one reads it? What if everyone hates it? What if no one wants to be your friend???

Fortunately, I have tools for dealing with that nasty little voice. Things like chocolate. And shopping. And, as weird as it sounds...GIVEAWAYS!!!

So in honor of the approaching release date, and the fact that a giant box of these...




just landed on my doorstep, it's giveaway time! (and if you've read an early copy of THE LAST ECHO, you already know why this nail polish is so creeptastically awesome! If not, you'll just have to wait and see.)

Here's the deal:

You'll have through Saturday to Tweet, comment, "Like", and pre-order your way to one of several prizes, three of which include signed ARCs of THE LAST ECHO, nail polish, and swag packs. The other five are THE LAST ECHO swag packs including the nail polish!!!


What do you have to lose? I mean besides the chance to win this one-of-a-kind killer nail polish!!!!



And don't forget to check out my EVENT'S PAGE to see if I'm coming to a city near you :)




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I was starting to think there might not be one, what with all the travel I have scheduled in April, but whew, we managed to squeeze it in there after all, and YAY, it's at Third Place Books in Ravenna!!!



So, I hope you'll be able to join me on Saturday, April 28 th at 6:00PM for some of my goofy charming wit, some book talk, a signing, and of course some stuff you can win.



I may even have some cool swag to hand out. (Hint: I really will!)



Where:



THIRD PLACE BOOKS

6504 20th Ave. NE

Seattle, WA 98115


Oh, and if you want to order a signed copy, give them a call at (206) 525-2347.



Seriously, though, you should totally come and see me. It'll be fun!

The Smart Chicks are at it again, and guess what? I'm coming with them!!!



This year I'll be joining the tour for their Vegas stop, and you know what that means: An evening of shenanigans, antics, and possibly even some tomfoolery! Plus a whole lotta Smart Chicks, including: Kelley Armstrong, Melissa Marr, Rachel Caine, Kami Garcia, Richelle Mead, Veronica Roth, and me!



I know...right?!?!? How did I manage to squeeze my way into that group of uber-talented ladies????



We'll be in Las Vegas, on Tuesday, September 11 th . The location and time will be announced soon but I just couldn't wait to tell you so you can mark your calendars now...because even if you don't like me, seriously, check out those chicks. You just gotta be there!



For the rest of the Smart Chicks stops and tour info, click here. (There are some sweet stops and some more super sweet chicks (and even a dude) who might be closer to where you live!)

So, I have this book coming out next January...some of you may have heard about it, the second book in the Pledge trilogy???

I've known the title for, like, forever. And I saw the cover ages ago too. But I haven't been able to share either of them with you guys.

Until now...





THE ESSENCE




Just some of the things I love about this cover:

1. It's the same model from The Pledge.

2. The red! Dear lord, the red!

3. I love her expression. She looks fierce.

4. Did I mention the red?!?!


So...I'd love to hear what you think...

Love it? Hate it? Want to cut it out and plaster your walls with it (or is that just me)???


(And look! You can add it to your Goodreads shelf here!)

Enjoy this video of me making a fool of myself as I read from Josh Berk's awesome new book, Guy Langman, Crime Scene Procrastinator. (Berk is a sound effects master. Clearly ;)




Happy Friday, everyone!!!

I'm thrilled to finally announce that I'll be a part of HarperTeen's upcoming Dark Days of Supernatural Tour! This of course means that I'll be in a town near you very soon...assuming you live anywhere near these places, which I really hope you do! And if not, can you say Family Road Trip? What a great excuse to pack up the kiddos, the dog and the cat, and hit the open road. There will be lots and lots of goodie giveaways, fabulous prizes, and a mountain of cookies! (Okay, so I'm not 100% sure about the cookies, but how cool would that be?!?!)

And if a mountain of delicious cookies (maybe...maybe not...) isn't enough to entice you to come out, then I'm sure these fabulous bookstores are:

First up is Dayton, Ohio, where I've never, ever (did I mention never?) been before!


Wednesday, April 18th

7:00pm

Books & Co

4453 Walnut Street

Dayton, OH 45440



Second is Chicago (or rather Naperville), where I've been twice already and love-love. Like, I-could-kiss-you-all-in-Naperville kind of love.


Thursday, April 19 th

7:00pm

Anderson's Bookshop

123 West Jefferson

Naperville, IL 60540



And lastly, Boston. BOSTON! I've never been there either!!!


Friday, April 20 th

7:00pm

Barnes & Noble

98 Middlesex Turnpike

Burlington, MA



I'll also be in Chicago for Romanic Times (where The Last Echo will be available almost an entire week early!), and in Portland, Oregon at Powell's on April 24 th . Check out my websites for all the tedious details, like times and dates and stuff.



ANNNNNDDDD...it might be too early to say for sure, but we're in the (early) planning stages of a signing in London in the near future. Since I've never been before, I couldn't more excited! As soon as I know, you will too!

Mega HUGE congrats to SR Johannes on the release of her super cute middle grade novel, ON THE BRIGHT SIDE! You all know how much I love-loved Johannes' book UNTRACEABLE...well, ON THE BRIGHT SIDE is just as clever, quirky, and hilarious!




You can find out more about it on Goodreads, or you can buy your own copy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble!

YAY, Shelli!!!