Halloween Treat

I received an advance copy of SIREN just in time for the year's spookiest holiday! The cover might change some before the official release, but this will give you an idea of just how haunted Vanessa, the main character, is by the events of the summer before her senior year of high school.

And here's a line from the back blurb:
Something deadly waits beneath the waves off Winter Harbor, and this summer, no one is safe...

If you haven't done so yet and have some time between tricks and treats, be sure to enter the Maggie Bean giveaway contest! I'll be announcing a winner early next week!

Happy Halloween!

Better Than a Magic Genie!

Aladdin MIX, the super fun line for tweens that Maggie and Ruby are so lucky to be a part of, just launched a new website. It's pink, girly, and includes information about all their books—with excerpts! So if you want to learn more about some great authors, AND find out what happens in the first few pages of Maggie Bean in Love, check it out!

www.aladdinmix.com

Updates

It's October 20th, and you know what that means—Maggie Bean in Love hits shelves in two months and two days! It also means Christmas is in two months and five days. I don't know about you, but I'm pretty excited for both events.

Here are some other exciting updates:
1. Maggie Bean Stays Afloat will be available as an e-book on October 27th.

2. I've seen the preliminary cover for Ruby's Slippers, and it's ADORABLE. So colorful and sparkly and fun! I'll share it as soon as I can.

3. I've also seen the preliminary cover for Siren, and it's SPOOKY. So murky and sparkly and fun in its own way. I should be getting my advance copies any day (yay!), and I'll post some pictures as soon as I do.

4. With both Siren and Ruby revisions done, I'm free and clear to work on a new project. I've started two, one young adult and one younger adult (for tweens), and I'm loving both! Starting new projects is kind of like opening presents on Christmas morning, except you get to do it whenever you want. :)

5. In other holiday news...I might've started listening to Christmas music already. I know it's a little early, but I couldn't help it! Christmas decorations are up in stores, it feels like winter outside, and I'm all for maximizing the season. Plus, radio stations will start playing Christmas music non-stop in a few weeks, so I'm just getting warmed up!

6. In still other holiday news, Halloween is right around the corner. Have you entered this month's Maggie Bean giveaway contest? See my last blog post for details!

Have a great day!

And the Winner is...

Carly, from Mill Valley, California!

After receiving many WONDERFUL entries in the Maggie Bean giveaway contest, I wrote down everyone's names on little pieces of paper, mixed them up, and chose this month's winner!

Carly answered question #5:
As we also know, fruit and vegetables are better for us than M&M's and Reese's Pieces...but sometimes only candy will do. What's your favorite kind?

Her response:
"My favorite candy is Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. They could be called healthy because they are peanut butter and chocolate, which comes from a bean, at least that's what I convinced my mom. I like them because they're like heaven on Earth. I love chocolate, especially when it's the creamy outer coating of a peanut butter candy! It's kind of hard to explain."

Actually, I think you explained it perfectly, Carly!

If you sent in a response, THANK YOU! I loved reading your thoughts about school, gym, and candy. And you're automatically entered in this month's contest!

If you didn't send in a response, it's not too late! Just answer any of the first five questions (please see my post from 9/8), OR one of the following, by 10/31.

It's October, and you know what that means—Halloween's right around the corner! As you can probably guess, Maggie loves trick-or-treating (but especially treating), so this is one of her favorite holidays. What will you dress up as this year?

If you haven't decided on this year's costume yet, do you have a favorite that you've worn in the past? What was it? (Send a picture, and you'll be entered to win twice!)

Thanks again! And CONGRATULATIONS, CARLY!