characters and cats are friends, not pets

The bird? Oh yeah. The bird moved out. No note.

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:50:00 -0400

The bird? Oh yeah. The bird moved out. No note.

I’m just putting the new kitten in here for safekeeping....

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:49:50 -0400

I’m just putting the new kitten in here for safekeeping. Not planning to ship him to Mumbai or nothing.

Nnnggghh… So far away…

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:35:50 -0400

Nnnggghh… So far away…

At least there are still kittens in the world.

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:32:20 -0400

At least there are still kittens in the world.

Hey, just wanted to say thank you a million times, for Wither, I read it in less than two days. Gotta be one of my favorite books ever. Can wait until they translate Fever. You have a huge fan in Brazil, you made it into my hall of inspiration! xx

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:46:32 -0400

Why, thank you! <3

Do you have it played out in your head what has happened to Rhine and Gabriel after Sever?(ps. Thank-you so much for putting all your efforts into these three marvelous books, they have brightened my style of writing and given me a purpose)

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:51:52 -0400

Nope. After I wrote the last paragraph, all the characters just faded off into the fog. But I think that was their way of telling me they’d be alright.

fishingboatproceeds: Last night I finished reading Bridget...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:59:02 -0400

fishingboatproceeds:

Last night I finished reading Bridget Zinn’s excellent novel Poison.

Poison is silly and funny and features both a bad-ass heroine and some excellent kissing as well as first-rate pig and dog characters. I suppose Poison is a book for kids and teens, in the Harry Potter sense, but one is never too old to live inside another world for a while, and this book really did transport me.

Poison’s author, Bridget Zinn, died in 2011 of colon cancer. She was 32. It was a huge loss for kid lit—although I didn’t know how huge until I read this excellent first (and sadly last) novel.

These days publishers depend a lot on authors to market their own work. You’ve gotta tweet and tumbl and facebook and pinterest and set up school visits and signings and attend festivals. Sadly, Bridget isn’t here to share her excellent book, but I hope it still finds the many readers it deserves. Check it out.

Which side of history are you on?

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:49:25 -0400

Which side of history are you on?

Sokka and Cecil = OTP

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:26:56 -0400

Sokka and Cecil = OTP

#sever

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:08:07 -0400

#sever

I just signed a TON of stock at BN. You can order by phone and...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:29:51 -0400

I just signed a TON of stock at BN. You can order by phone and they’ll ship to wherever you are. You can pay by credit or gift card if you prefer. When you call, if you have additional questions, ask for Alicia. Or you can email the store at CRM1897@bn.com. The store is located in North Haven, CT and their number is 203-234-1805!

Hi, Lauren! I finally got my copy of Sever- Wow! I stayed up till 1:30 a.m. to finish it and I really, really loved it. It was a wonderful conclusion to the trilogy. You are such a gifted writer!

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:59:57 -0400

Thank you!

Cecil dreams of my cover reveal…

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:35:49 -0400

Cecil dreams of my cover reveal…

To order a signed copy of my books, contact Barnes and Noble in...

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:47:36 -0500

To order a signed copy of my books, contact Barnes and Noble in North Haven, CT: 1-203-234-1805! If you’re outside the US and Canada, inquire about shipping rates. Alicia Norris is the one to speak with if you have any additional questions. Signed copies are immediately available for all three books. :)

beverlyanna: This book is literally making me feel physically anxious. My chest is tight and I...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:44:48 -0500

beverlyanna:

This book is literally making me feel physically anxious. My chest is tight and I don’t feel like I’m breathing right. And all I’m doing is reading the thing.

"There is a silence so great that I can hear the ice crystals cracking and falling from eyelashes of..."

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:43:53 -0500

“There is a silence so great that I can hear the ice crystals cracking and falling from eyelashes of girls who will never blink again.”

- Lauren DeStefano, Sever (via justanotherquoteblog)

"It isn’t a perfect place. There are no perfect places. But nobody cares about perfection when there..."

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:43:26 -0500

“It isn’t a perfect place. There are no perfect places. But nobody cares about perfection when there are sand castles to build and kites to chase, children that are being born, old hearts that are giving in.”

- Lauren DeStefano, Sever (via justanotherquoteblog)

fppld-teens: Coming soon from Lauren DeStefano: a utopian...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:43:10 -0500

fppld-teens:

Coming soon from Lauren DeStefano: a utopian series! That’s right, not a dystopian, a UTOPIAN! Read the article from USA Today.

Hi Lauren! First, thank you for writing such amazing books! I'm an aspiring author and was wondering what the process was for you getting your writing published. How did you find an agent when you first started out? And what are your tips for becoming a published author? Thanks! :)

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:15:17 -0500

Hi! Even though I was an English major in college and knew publication was something I knew I wanted to pursue, I really didn’t know what to expect or where to start looking when I had a finished story and was ready to try. I found the 2008 Writer’s Market at B&N, which is like a phone book of agents who are actively seeking clients. It’s well-researched and updated every year, so in my opinion it’s a good resource. I followed the agency submission guidelines to the letter, and ultimately found an AMAZING agent I’m still with five years later. Having an agent really helped, because she answered every question I had, and was the one to submit my story to editors, and email me pictures of puppies when we got rejection letters. And once I already had a contract, it was up to my agent to make sure I was being treated fairly and that my contract was negotiated in my best interests. Even with three books under my belt, new questions and situations often arise and I’m so glad she’s just an email or phone call away to counsel me!

And once you’re published, my advice would be to just take it day by day. :)

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Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:18:28 -0500

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