Good News Friday EVERLASTING Trailer!!

It's a good day for trailers, did you see Melissa's (below) for SMALL TOWN SINNERS? Awesome--I can't wait to read it!

The EVERLASTING trailer was also released today--the final installment in THE IMMORTALS series will hit stores on Tuesday, June 7- and I'd love to see you at one of the tour stops!

Enjoy!!

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The TFC Anniversary party continues . . .

Wow, I can’t believe it’s actually been 3 years since I first started blogging here—it just flew by! And yet after reviewing my old 2007 date book (yep, I actually did that!) I was amazed at just how much was going on back then.

In short:

Fly Me to the Moon, Kiss & Blog, and Saving Zoë were all published that year, and I did book signings, library talks, school visits, gave a keynote speech, took part on a few different panels at various events, and continued to take classes, and learn as much as I could about this ever-changing industry.

I also continued writing Evermore on the side (I started it in 2006), and was heavily involved in researching Ever & Damen’s world—getting hypnotized, taking psychic development classes, reading lots and lots of books about ghosts, spirits, reincarnation, etc. But, since I was actually contracted to write Cruel Summer, and not Evermore, it was a while before I found the time to finish it.

And as good as this writing career has turned out to be, with 10 published novels, 2 anthologies, 2 novels in various stages of production, 9 more under contract—and hitting bestseller lists in a way I never imagined—I don’t want to give the impression that it’s been non-stop tulips and champagne swilling—because it hasn’t.

This business is tough. And the truth is, it’s just as tough to stay published, as it is to get published—maybe tougher! And all the challenges that come along have an uncanny way of feeling really personal, even when they aren't.

Since signing my first book contract back in 2004, I’ve had 3 agents (third one is the absolute charm!), 3 editors, 1 publishing house, and countless meltdowns.

There were days when I cried, threw things, threatened to give up, and thought for sure I was just days away from having no choice but to squeeze back into the fugly, navy blue, polyester dress and bunion-inducing heels of my former light attendant career because I just wasn’t made of the right stuff.

Luckily, my husband was there to talk me off the ledge and convince me to keep on keeping on.

And while I absolutely love what I do, and wouldn’t change it for the world, writing is a very solitary business, which is why being part of this awesome group of writers and readers here at The Café has definitely served as one of the bright spots!

So, as a way to say Thanks to all of you awesome readers, I am giving away a signed copy of Shadowland along with an “eternity” bracelet (pictured at the top) from one of my favorite places to indulge, Dogeared.

All you have to do is leave a comment, and a winner will be chosen at random and announced on March 15th!!

Thanks for 3 awesome years everyone!

:)

Alyson

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More Good News For Friday!!

Major Congrats to Sara and Lauren for all their good news!!  And since today's the day for sharing, here's mine:

EVERMORE is at #3 this week on the New York Times Best Sellers List for Children's Paperbacks-making for 17 weeks in the top 4!!! It's also at #92 on the USA Today list, and #2 on the Publisher's Weekly Children's Fiction list!!!

Oh, and the audio version of EVERMORE is now available--you can listen to a sneek peek HERE!

And reviews are coming in for BLUE MOON--(in stores July 7th!!)--getting the 5 Star Gold Award from TeensReadToo who says:

"I really enjoy sequels, but they make me nervous, especially when I loved the first book as much as I did EVERMORE. But Alyson Noel surpassed all my expectations, and not only is BLUE MOON an amazing sequel - it sets the bar for the rest of this series very, very high! When I reached the last page of this one, all I could say was “wow!” . . .There were numerous twists that kept me guessing. Just when I thought I had things figured out, I would get pulled in a new direction, which kept the book fast-paced and full of suspense - I had to keep turning the pages. . .Another highly recommended book from Alyson Noel, I can’t wait to read more about Ever and Damen. THE IMMORTALS series is one you’ll want to get your hands on!" 5 Star Gold Award- TeensReadToo

And 4 Stars from Romantic Times magazine who writes:

“In the second installment of the bestselling and captivating Immortals series, gutsy young heroine Ever is faced with the twin teenage terrors of isolation and alienation. Noel does an excellent job exploring Ever’s growing fears and her determination to save lost love Damen. This author is on a roll!”4 stars Romantic Times

I also have an interview in this month's Romantic Times, but since my scanner is on strike I'll just say that it's about the research I've done for THE IMMORTALS series, and it's on page 71!

And speaking of interviews, I also did one this week for OC Arts & Culture that you can read HERE. 

And last but not least a reader made an IMMORTALS series forum that you can join HERE, and Free Book Friday is seeking your questions for an upcoming interview I'm doing over there--so anything you want to know about my books, me, or whatever--click HERE and check out the sidebar to see how to submit!

That's it from me--what about you??

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