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Tweets for 2009-08-07
- For those asking: yes it's true there will be a new cover for Liar when it publishes in Oct Http://tinyurl.com/nsn9ec (via @JustineLavaworm) #
- Want to win a copy of Zetta Elliott's acclaimed A Wish After Midnight? http://tinyurl.com/mokbam (via @JustineLavaworm) #
- Loving the new Liar cover! http://tinyurl.com/mvpumb (via @moonsoar) #
- Why are YA books always grouped with children's books on book websites? I am not a CHILD. I do not want books about Barbie (via @khyrinthia) #
- Do you live in Australia? Can you write? Love to read? Then check this out: http://bit.ly/3RFHnM (via @yaReads) #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-08-06
- RT @robinwasserman The first ever excerpt of CRASHED has snuck into the world & wants to meet you: http://s7y.us/12jc (via @maureenjohnson) #
- Win all 3 #books in the #YA Dragon Speaker series – signed! http://ow.ly/jaq6 #kidlit (via @CherylRainfield) #
- Got my final cover jpeg! http://bit.ly/WYLTd
Not a lot different, but now it pops! (via @joellewrites) # - Simone Elkeles guest blogs at Ballads Cyber Launch Party. Check it out and win her book: http://tinyurl.com/lg7tu6 (via @writerstephanie) #
- Have you entered our August Audiobook Giveaway yet? http://tr.im/1se2 Tell us about your fave invention to enter. (via @recordedbooks) #
- RT @Powells: Here's a graphic novel I can definitely get excited about: Fahrenheit 451 http://bit.ly/DfVQ8 (via @lilithsaintcrow) #
- By @jodotha : Utterly incredible icon/wallpaper set for Eyes Like Stars: http://bit.ly/4uo65x (via @LisaMantchev) #
- New About My Query post: http://bit.ly/olXYU
What do you think of it? Act like an agent for a day! (via @DaphneUn) # - WIN the complete HARRY POTTER book box set!! http://bit.ly/dUoTS #contests #harrypotter (pls rt if you <3 Harry Potter!) (via @teenscene) #
- @mstiefvater's SHIVER debuts at #9 on the New York Times Bestseller List! CONGRATULATIONS MAGGIE! (via @dawnmetcalf) #
- One of my favorite books of the decade, @scottwesterfeld's UGLIES, can be downloaded TOTALLY FREE: http://is.gd/23NX0 (via @realjohngreen) #
- Another ASH giveaway! RT @melissa_marr: My new give-away is up. IMMORTAL (G. Shields) & ASH (M. Lo): http://bit.ly/1B8nrq (via @malindalo) #
- RT @bethrevis: Pls RT! Want to question a debut YA novelist? Ask anything! http://tinyurl.com/l4l8bc @ckmarciniak (via @ckmarciniak) #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-08-05
- Fictionwise.com has 100% micropay rebate on the @HarlequinTEEN title "My Soul to Take" by @RachelkVincent! http://bit.ly/AjOIX #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-08-04
- RT @katrchrdsn Want a fab zombie cover flat? Get in on Mark Henry's (@mark_henry) contest: http://bit.ly/FHvxr (via @kazdreamer) #
- Will be doing Online Agent Pitches this week. I am eager to sign people. Want WOMEN' S FICTION and ROMANTIC MYSTERY (via @greyhausagency) #
- Take a sneak peak at a novel we are sending out, Kemper's BETWEEN THE DEVIL & MISSISSIPPI: http://bit.ly/pZedx (via @StrothmanAgency) #
- My first interview here: http://tinyurl.com/lerfp7 There may be a giveaway if @kathleenfoucart gets enough comments.
(via @kazdreamer) # - HEY LOOK a contest http://jacksonpearce.com/ (via @JacksonPearce) #
- Just had a reader ask me the moral of "Undead Much?" Hmm, got me to thinking. "Zombies always come back for more?" mayhap? (via @Stacey_Jay) #
- AUTHOR CHAT TONITE: http://www.chatzy.com/811642710591
9 p.m. EST. Bring questions, randomness & humor! (via @mstiefvater) # - RT @randomhousekids: Fantasy Road Trip Contest: Win an 8GB iPod Touch and Signed Audiobooks! http://ow.ly/iVQU (via @barrygoldblatt) #
- Charles Vess fans will be happy to know that DRAWING DOWN THE MOON, his art book, is coming http://bit.ly/6SFxi (via @neilhimself) #
- Tenner Steve Brezenoff's debut YA has an official title! The Absolute Value of -1: http://stevebrezenoff.blogspot.com/ (via @TheTenners) #
- The Cinderella Society is now available for pre-order on Amazon! YAY!!! http://bit.ly/13mafK (via @KayCassidy) #
- RT @lifeafterjane Eyes Like Stars Giveaway http://bit.ly/18VNkg Cuz I wantz you to readz it. (via @LisaMantchev) #
- Russet: real-time Twitternovel. Full text: http://bit.ly/UNuvX Certainty. Maybe. (via @kathleenduey) #
- CONTEST ALERT: 7 new Twenty Boy Summer giveaways for August! http://sarahockler.com/contests/ (via @sarahockler) #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-08-02
- Twitter Book Party! TROY HIGH | @shananorris | YA | Amulet | http://bit.ly/RTGTS #bookbday (via @claudiaosmond) #
- SYTYCD + ya books = http://blog.marthaflynn.com/ with shoutouts to stephanie meyer, @ellenhopkinsya & @carrieryan (via @EllenHopkinsYA) #
- Blog post up! Are you accepting my challenge? I doubledog dare you! Yeah, I'm looking at you. http://tinyurl.com/nhuvoo (via @halseanderson) #
- Apply for the 2010 National Library Week Grant: Sponsored by Scholastic Library Pu.. http://bit.ly/70J2J (via @alscblog) #
- Just put the revamped/improved book trailer up at http://www.ikissedazombie.com (via @adamselzer) #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-08-01
- Blogging at @booksmugglers YA Appreciation Month (co-starring the fairies) plus a giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/mhhktc (via @LisaMantchev) #
- I am live on blogtv right now and it's kind of IMPORTANT: http://bit.ly/ULN43 (via @realjohngreen) #
- Ready for PreOrder: My Zombie Valentine on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/ksm4kn – buy now before hungry zombies eat you! (via @mariannemancusi) #
- Book FANS: Final hours. Massive SIGNED gimmie & book giveaway starts soon. Get forms in tonite! http://tinyurl.com/lchgul (via @cynthea) #
- Win BB! @wordforteens is giving away copies of the book! http://wordforteens.blogspot.com (via @MelissadelaCruz) #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-07-31
- RT @simonkids_UK: Join the fansite for Hush, Hush – a dark and sexy debut coming in November! http://bit.ly/E0Mtn (via @LadyHawkins) #
- New author newsletter just sent. Sign up here http://www.luciennediver.com/newsletter.html if you'd like to be on the list! (via @LucienneDiver) #
- Dont forget Total Chaos Twitter Party Sat, Aug 1st 8-11pm EST/5-8pm PST 2 celebrate Prophecy Launch! (via @SaundraMitchell) #
- Ha @rowijo, I just stole your Speak card in the YA Fiction Twading Cards Game: http://bit.ly/OatwB (via @writereader) #
- Have you all seen the awesome @bordersmedia videos, the Book Club discussions? http://www.bordersmedia.com/bookclub/ (via @compelledtoread) #
- BEFORE I DIE by Jenny Downham – on sale in ppbk at BN.com http://ow.ly/iBWz @ BNTweetDeals (via @randomhousekids) #
- Frostbitten ARC-a-Day Giveaway week Day 5. Today's contest ends 10:30a EST http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/cTwitter.htm |via @KelleyArmstrong #
- Part 12 of MAKERS, my serialized novel http://tinyurl.com/ngj95d – Print book and CC release Oct 09 (via @doctorow) #
- Contest alert! Win "Beautiful Creatures" and "The Hate List" now! http://bit.ly/Rq4z6 (via @yaHighway) #
- library-themed ice cream! http://bit.ly/64T0M (via @CherylRainfield) #
- RT: @clwilsonbooks Excerpt for QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS is up on the CL Wilson website http://www.clwilson.com (via @dpeterfreund) #
- RT @melissacwalker: Win @elockhart's The Treasure Map Of Boys… for a song: http://bit.ly/jAMiS (via @elockhart) #
- Awesome YA author Bennett Madison has started a new Tumblr, and I'm hoping he posts a lot. http://bennettmadison.tumblr.com/ (via @jayang) #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-07-31
- RT @simonkids_UK: Join the fansite for Hush, Hush – a dark and sexy debut coming in November! http://bit.ly/E0Mtn (via @LadyHawkins) #
- New author newsletter just sent. Sign up here http://www.luciennediver.com/newsletter.html if you'd like to be on the list! (via @LucienneDiver) #
- Dont forget Total Chaos Twitter Party Sat, Aug 1st 8-11pm EST/5-8pm PST 2 celebrate Prophecy Launch! (via @SaundraMitchell) #
- Ha @rowijo, I just stole your Speak card in the YA Fiction Twading Cards Game: http://bit.ly/OatwB (via @writereader) #
- Have you all seen the awesome @bordersmedia videos, the Book Club discussions? http://www.bordersmedia.com/bookclub/ (via @compelledtoread) #
- BEFORE I DIE by Jenny Downham – on sale in ppbk at BN.com http://ow.ly/iBWz @ BNTweetDeals (via @randomhousekids) #
- Frostbitten ARC-a-Day Giveaway week Day 5. Today's contest ends 10:30a EST http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/cTwitter.htm |via @KelleyArmstrong #
- Part 12 of MAKERS, my serialized novel http://tinyurl.com/ngj95d – Print book and CC release Oct 09 (via @doctorow) #
- Contest alert! Win "Beautiful Creatures" and "The Hate List" now! http://bit.ly/Rq4z6 (via @yaHighway) #
- library-themed ice cream! http://bit.ly/64T0M (via @CherylRainfield) #
- RT: @clwilsonbooks Excerpt for QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS is up on the CL Wilson website http://www.clwilson.com (via @dpeterfreund) #
- RT @melissacwalker: Win @elockhart's The Treasure Map Of Boys… for a song: http://bit.ly/jAMiS (via @elockhart) #
- Awesome YA author Bennett Madison has started a new Tumblr, and I'm hoping he posts a lot. http://bennettmadison.tumblr.com/ (via @jayang) #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-07-30
- @MichelleZink always runs the coolest contests! Check it: http://bit.ly/Nrnz3 (via @JenniFunny) #
- OMG! NAIBA has named SAME DIFFERENCE a finalist for their BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR! yay! http://tinyurl.com/create.php (via @siobhanvivian) #
- And don't send an agent a singing telegram with your manuscript. It's been done, and it's never pretty. (via @4writers) #
- blog: The Secret Agent Interview: Part I: All shall be revealed!I haven't really meant to keep… http://bit.ly/aps6R (via @hollycupala) #
- http://bit.ly/AdHK0
Who Doesn't Want to Win over *20* Books? (via @AS_King) # - Enter the @BWBooks ”Year of Books” Contest and win a year’s supply of books! (http://bit.ly/yearofbooks) #bwbcontest (via @louisehawes) #
- RT @devynburton AUGUST 1st AT 5:00 PM (EST) JOIN US ON http://tinyurl.com/FAYAF FOR A LIVE CHAT WITH @AS_KING !!! (via @AS_King) #
- Jay Asher is on tour NOW! Get dates and info at the Thirteen Reasons Why website: http://thirteenreasonswhy.com (via @PenguinTeen) #
- I interview Eoin Colfer about writing the next Hitchhiker's Guide novel at HcN podcast: http://snurl.com/o8yk6 (via @LesLivingston) #
- Say What? @sarahockler is giving away Twenty Boy Summer? Sweet! http://tinyurl.com/kw9wxo (via @cynthea) #
- amazing ads for BOOKS! go, penguin. http://bit.ly/3fP7bd
(thanks @sarahmaclean!) (via @melissacwalker) # - Inkygirl explains "Twitter Chats For Writers" complete with instructions, links and schedules. http://bit.ly/3fr13G (via @teralynnchilds) #
- RT @lethebashar: Book Cover Archive http://www.bookcoverarchive.com/ (via @iainbroome) #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-07-29
- This might be the greatest book cover contest ever: http://ow.ly/ioRw (via @booksin140) #
- RT @NathanBransford: Want to guest post on my blog? The second guest blog challenge: http://tinyurl.com/n3bs6e (via @BookEndsJessica) #
- don't say your book targets ya and adults. that's rare. who does it target more-where should it go in the store #pubtip (@BookEndsJessica) #
- Mini-contest! Today only! I came up with a NEW crafty giveaway! http://katiealender.com/?p=1060 (via @KatieAlender) #
- RT @AmazingPics Astonishing 3D murals painted on the sides of buildings: http://bit.ly/PlQiB (via @JenniferWeltz) #
- B&N offers free wi fi http://bit.ly/bFvWj (via @JanetKGrant) #
- RT (from everyone) Today's releases: Demon Inside by Stacia Kane and Eternal Kiss w/ a story by Karen Mahoney. (via @RichelleMead) #
- Oh, yeah. Turns out today is also release day for my Thorn Queen, contrary to what I'd been told for next week. (via @RichelleMead) #
- Time to live blog my queries again! Check it out on my blog: http://bit.ly/IsEIT (via @DaphneUn) #
- EPISODE THREE OF THE PRIVATE CASTING CALL IS UP @ http://www.teen.com/private! CHECK IT OUT! (via @KieranScott) #
- I am live on blogtv now answering your questions: http://bit.ly/ULN43 (via @realjohngreen) #
- Teen Author Challenge plus a special giveaway and @EgmontGal guesting on the blog tomorrow http://www.kaycassidy.com/blog (via @KayCassidy) #
- CONTEST TO LAUNCH OF PRIVATE WEBSERIES! Starts 8/2! 1 copy of PRIVATE a day for 10 days! http://www.myspace.com/KateBrian! (via @Kate_Brian) #
- Jay Asher is on tour NOW! Get dates and info at the Thirteen Reasons Why website http://thirteenreasonswhy.com/author.php (via @PenguinTeen) #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-07-28
- RT @seaheidi Tomorrow starts Shiver week! Look for an exclusive @mstiefvater Shiverview on my blog: http://seaheidi.livejournal.com #
- My "ask the agent" thread has devolved. Ask good questions, or I'll cancel it. http://bit.ly/16jNZW (via @literaticat) #
- Top 40 most requested YA books in Hennepin County, MN. http://bit.ly/BZSzj (via @mitaliperkins) #
- It's YA Appreciation Month over at the Books Smugglers: http://thebooksmugglers.com/ (via @LaurenBaratzL) #
- Narrative nonfiction definition: nonfiction that illuminates through story (memoir, history, true crime, etc.) (via @NathanBransford) #
- ALIBI JUNIOR HIGH contest on Free Book Friday: http://bit.ly/8IfTl (via @LaurenBaratzL) #
- Creating an imaginary language for your fantasy YA? Writer Unboxed offers some great tips. http://bit.ly/uhBOa (via @teralynnchilds) #
- @BostonBookGirl @LiteratiCat @Kate_McKean @RachelleGardner Doing an #askagent hour. Want to jump in? =) (via @ColleenLindsay) #
- @robynschneider what css work do you need done? Involved or fairly simple? in reply to robynschneider #
- Want a HEIST SOCIETY mini excerpt? There's now one up at http://www.allycarter.com/blog.html ! (via @OfficiallyAlly) #
- Interviewing David Tennant + Russell T Davies for @boingboingvideo on Wednesday w/ @xenijardin Got questions? Tweet 'em (via @markjeffrey) #
- ETERNAL KISS antho is out today — new Morganville short story "All Hallows" in it! Tons of YA authors in it! (via @rachelcaine) #
- Twitter Book Party! THE CLEVER STICK | @johnlechner | PB | Candlewick | http://bit.ly/12DnVe #bookbday (via @gerbsan) #
- Ultimate YA Bookshelf from @yalsa includes 50 books, 5 magazines and 5 audio books http://bit.ly/xz9ts (via @mitaliperkins) #
- RT @melissafrancis giving away AUTOGRAPHED copy of her awesome new BITE ME!! Get it here!: http://twurl.nl/7×78a6 (via @KnightAgency) #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-07-27
- Looking for a beta reader to critique your manuscript? Post it on the forum http://bit.ly/9Sr55 (via @mariaschneider) #
- CAPE STORM on August 4! New contest here: http://bit.ly/d5RNK – mailing list subscribers have an extra prize! (via @rachelcaine) #
- Bookshelves crowded? Donate kids/teen books, including ARCS to 2 kids who need them. http://tr.im.com/ShowYouCare. (via @cynthea) #
- Want a FREE copy of Alibi Junior High? http://teens.freebookfriday.com/ (via @GregLogsted) #
- Win Amber Kizer's Meridian + bonus book! http://georgiamcbridebooks.wordpress.com/ #YA #kidlit #yalit (via @Georgia_McBride) #
- One more spot left for our Meet The Editor Evening on Aug 11 with Catherine Onder, editor at HarperCollins Children's Books! (via @4writers) #
- Apple touchscreen tablet will battle the Amazon Kindle by September http://bit.ly/1UY1a (via @JenniferWeltz) –Oh Apple, how I love you. #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-07-26
- It's official. The Blood Promise excerpt: http://www.richellemead.com/excerpt/excerpt10.htm (via @RichelleMead) #
- Interview up at Write Brigade, where I'll also take and answer questions today: http://bit.ly/UpPAi (via @LucienneDiver) #
- Trailers for new and upcoming books compiled by @FlyingPigBooks http://bit.ly/gfJX6 (via @mitaliperkins) #
- Upset about #coverfail? Take heart by the interest in the 10-book giveaway at @coloronline http://bit.ly/LkiCb (via @mitaliperkins) #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news
Tweets for 2009-07-25
- RT @BostonBookGirl Client Sashi Kaufman–who is revising a YA–started a blog. Head over& say hi? http://bit.ly/7TVVl (via @StrothmanAgency) #
- 2 interviews & giveaways (winner's choice of ANY of my books): http://is.gd/1KmQF & http://is.gd/1KmRt Go forth & win. (via @jsmithready) #
- Track&Protect Online Content-enables content owners & publishers 2 manage & control digital content http://bit.ly/UmVm7 (v. @JenniferWeltz) #
- Part 9 of MAKERS, my serialized novel on Tor.com http://tinyurl.com/kl7mxv (due out 10/28 in the US/UK). (via @doctorow) #
- Let me also remind you that I'm holding Lyrics contest for a SHIVER ARC over on my LJ: http://bit.ly/mSygD (via @tiffanytrent) #
- RT: Also, please check out the Fairies and Demons Contest going on here: http://www.tinyurl.com/fairydemons #TweetSulk (via @LisaMantchev) #
- Guide to Literary Agents – New Agent Alert: Laura Wood and Ward … http://bit.ly/F7OAP (via @PublishingSpy) #
tags: agent news, contests, Tweet Tweet, ya author news