Book Tour, Book Two, Neil Gaiman and Solar Eclipses

  

Hellooooo!!! I’m back! Sorry for my extended absence. In April and earlier this month, this happened. If you were one of the amazing, awesome, amazing people who came out to say hello in one of the stops I made: thank you, thank you, thank you! It was so great meeting you--truly one of the best parts of being a writer is hearing from you. Also, thank you booksellers and tour-mates, Tahereh Mafi, Anna Carey, and Cynthia Hand. I can’t wait to do it again!

Where I’ll be next:

June 3-6^th – I will be at Book Expo America in New York City, wandering around the show. Anyone else going? Let’s hang out!

June 10^th  - I will be at the Redwood City Writers Conference. Details here.

July 12-15^th – Comic-Con San Diego. Details to come!

October 20-26^th – Your Best Book Conference, North Carolina.

Katy Longshore signing GILT

What I’m working on:

Just finishing up the last stages of book two, THROUGH THE EVER NIGHT and now I’ll be spending the next couple of weeks playing around with a secret project (very different from the world of UNDER THE NEVER SKY) and then I’ll be full steam ahead on book three.

I’m also going to start painting, which is sooper exciting for me, as I have missed it tremendously. What are you guys working on? 

Other Stuff:

This past weekend, I went to my friend Katy Longshore’s book launch party for her YA historical, GILT. Be sure to pick it up—it’s a great read!

Ring of Fire

Yesterday, there was a solar eclipse which was very, very cool. During the eclipse it got darker, but the light was also golden, and the temperature dropped about 15 degrees in a hurry. The shadow of the eclipse was everywhere you looked—these perfect little half-moons on the street, on houses. It was amazing. My sister-in-law took this photo from her home in New Mexico.

In a pure bit of random, I discovered on tour that there are now televisions inside mirrors. So those of you who can't stand to miss out on your favorite show while brushing your teeth, your problems are solved. I'm both disturbed and impressed by this turn of events. I also wonder: what is it called? Mirrovision? Reflectatube?

Lastly, Neil Gaiman is amazing and this is just one of the many reasons why.

If anyone knows where I can get my own personal Neil Gaiman, please leave a message in the comments.

Lastly-lastly, only eleven more days until Snow White and the Hemsworth!  Can't wait!!

Q & A

I've been receiving so much wonderful feedback from you guys! Thank you! I love hearing from you.


Here are a few of the more frequently asked questions, with my answers below:


Will UNDER THE NEVER SKY become a movie?


I wish I could say a resounding yes!, but the answer is actually maybe. The film rights to the trilogy have been optioned by Warner Bros. studios, which basically means they are developing the story. I have to tell you that this still blows. my. mind. (Who do you think should play Aria and Perry? Leave a note in the comments below! It's always so interesting for me to see how readers view the characters.)


When will Book Two be released?


Early next year. I don't have a specific date yet, but I'll announce it here as soon as I do.


How do I get a signed and/or personalized copy of the book?


Contact Rakestraw Books at (925) 837-7337 with your information (payment, personalization, address) and they will ship it to you.


What are your favorite books?


Anything by Kristin Cashore. Anything my Laini Taylor. Anything by MT Anderson. I also love the His Dark Materials trilogy. I devour George RR Martin's books. I reread Persuasion by Jane Austen every year. I'm obsessed with The Count of Monte Cristo. I was supremely moved by Dave Eggers' A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius. I put Ender's Game into the hands of everyone who asks me for a thrilling book. I thought Incarceron was terrifically original and dark. The Hunger Games blew my mind. Across the Nightingale Floor swept me away. And Harry Potter... I could go on. Sigh. Books are awesome.


Who was harder/more fun to write, Aria or Perry?


Aria. I don't really know why. I just totally channeled Perry right from the beginning. At one point had the story all in his POV. I'm really glad I picked up Aria's voice, and she's as fun/difficult for me to write as Perry now. It just took me a little longer to find her.


How long did it take you to write UNDER THE NEVER SKY?


A year to develop and draft, and then six months to revise.


Will we get to see more of Roar in Book Two?


The answer is.... yes! You will see much more of Roar in Book Two. And you'll meet Liv. I'm going to stop there, so I don't get spoilery. (Lots of questions about Roar from you guys, I must say...) 


Are you going on book tour, if so where?


I will be going on book tour over the next few weeks. For dates and locations, check here or here.


Is there an UNDER THE NEVER SKY playlist?


There certainly is, and it's right over here :)


Is there anything you'd like to know that I haven't answered above? Leave a comment with your question!

Behind the Scenes of the Book Trailer - Part Three

Hello! Here are some final shots of the shoot for the UNDER THE NEVER SKY book trailer.

This is one of my favorite shots from the whole shoot. Unfortunately, it didn't make the cut. I was surprised (pleasantly) by how much of a gamer Wyatt was for the physical stuff we asked him to do. (Wyatt, my fingers are crossed you land a part in a big action movie, because you'd rock it.)

A final shot of the cast. These guys were all terrific! Thank you Madison, Wyatt and Bryan!

I've posted a few more over at the Facebook Page. Check 'em out!

Also, head over here for April/May book tour dates. Hope to see you!

Now, who's ready to go watch the Hunger Games movie? If you've already seen it, what did you think?