Cassandra Clare and Holly Black preview



Wow! What a fantastic evening! I took the day off to attend a book signing with Curlypow in Etobicoke on Friday for Holly Black and Cassie Clare. Since it is nearly 1am and I'm slowly losing consciousness, here's a little snippet of our author visit. If this seems a bit disjointed, I'll write more once I get some zzz's and it will make more sense -

Things we learned about Cassie Clare and Holly Black

• Holly Black talks nuts. No, really! She is all about con men, fairytales about nuts and likes getting locked in the trunks of vehicles


• White Cat is out if you haven't already read it, Red Glove (can't wait!) will be out April 5, 2011 and Black Heart will be coming in 2012


• Cassandra Clare is hilarious! She takes photos of nude men cooking and has been using her Teen Read award as a defensive weapon. Plus, she isn't afraid of wearing bright colored tights


• City of Fallen Angels, book #4 in The Mortal Instruments series has been submitted to her editor. Can't wait for this one either!! (We think she said it would be out in April - but don't quote us on that, we're not sure)


• All in all, Cassie Clare + Holly Black = An incredibly entertaining, Dynamic Duo....ladies, have you ever considered writing a book TOGETHER?

Smart Chicks Kick It Tour

Calling all YA Paranormal fans!!

Smart Chicks Kick It Tour

In September 2010, a group of paranormal authors will be touring across the USA and stopping in (only) one Canadian city (sniff, sniff).  Each stop will feature 6 authors.  Appearing at every stop will be Melissa Marr, Alyson Noel, and Kelley Armstrong.
 
 

 
Here is a list of all of the authors involved.
 
Appearing at Every Stop


Melissa Marr http://www.melissa-marr.com/

Alyson Noel http://www.alysonnoel.com/

Kelley Armstrong http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/

Appearing at Selected Stops

Jennifer Lynn Barnes http://www.jenniferlynnbarnes.com/

Holly Black http://www.blackholly.com/

Sarah Rees Brennan http://www.sarahreesbrennan.com/

Rachel Caine http://www.rachelcaine.com/

Cassandra Clare http://www.cassandraclare.com/

Melissa de la Cruz http://www.melissa-delacruz.com/

Kimberly Dertlng http://www.kimberlyderting.com/

Becca Fitzpatrick http://www.beccafitzpatrick.com/

Kami Garcia &Margaret Stohl http://www.beautifulcreaturesthebook.com/

Jackson Pearce http://www.jacksonpearce.com/

Mary Pearson http://www.marypearson.com/

Carrie Ryan http://www.carrieryan.com/

Jeri Smith-Ready http://www.jerismithready.com/

Jessica Verday http://www.jessicaverday.com/

Rachel Vincent http://www.rachelvincent.com/

I cannot tell you how excited Curlypow and I (Christinabean) are about this.  Seeing there that is only one Canadian stop, we have both booked the day off....hope to see you there!  (How can you NOT be excited about this??)

Rachel Vincent will be coming to the Chicago area!

Here's your chance to meet Rachel Vincent, author of the Soul Screamers series!

Rachel Vincent Event Schedule


Friday, June 25th:
10am-12pm
Meijer Highland, IN
10138 Indianapolis Blvd
Highland, IN 46322

2pm-4pm
Kmart Tinley Park, IL
16300 Harlem
Tinley Park, IL 60477

6pm-8pm
Walmart Joliet, IL
2424 W. Jefferson
St, Joliet, IL, 60436

Saturday, June 26th:
10am-12pm
Kmart Naperville, IL
1199 E. Ogden Ave.
Naperville, IL 60563

2pm-4pm
Kmart Bloomingdale, IL
156 South Gary Ave
Bloomingdale, IL 60108

6pm-8pm
Walmart Gurnee, IL
6590 Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031

Sunday, June 27th:
10am-12pm
Kmart Racine, WI
2211 South Green Bay
Racine, WI 53406

2pm-4pm
Kmart Brookfield, WI
18200 W Bluemound Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045