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1. Happy Mermaid Monday!

<< Purchase A Mermaid Calendar Here >>
Explore the mermaids amongst the ocean waters, swimming and resting with their fish and sea life companions. Let the bright and bold colors sweep you away into the underwater imagination of watercolor fantasy artist Sara Burrier.

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2. Calendario 2016!!!!!!! :D











Calendario 12 mesi


edizione limitata di sole 50 copie
Carta patinata, 30x24cm

Monthly calendar, limited edition of 50 copies only
Matte Finish paper,  11,81x 9x44 inch. Italian language.

Price € 15,00 + spedizione (shipping)

Shipping/Spedizione
Italia                           raccomandata   € 3,00

Europa                       priority mail (not registered)   € 7,oo

                                   registered mail € 9,50
                          

for more info contact: [email protected]

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3. LOVE IS….

Un altro assaggino :D

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4. April :)


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5. Calendar 2015



Calendario 12 mesi

edizione limitata di sole 50 copie
Carta patinata, 30x24cm

Monthly calendar, limited edition of 50 copies only
Matte Finish paper,  11,81x 9x44 inch. Italian language.

Price € 15,00 + spedizione (shipping)

Shipping/Spedizione
Italia                           raccomandata   € 3,00

Europa                       priority mail (not registered)   € 7,oo

                                   registered mail € 9,50
                          

for more info contact: [email protected]

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6. August 2014 Events


Hi, everyone. Sorry this month's events page is a bit late. I've been in and out of town for the past couple of weeks and have only just found the time to write up the calendar today. If I am missing any local SoCal events, please let me know in the comments below and I'll add them ASAP. I hope you guys are able to come out to some of these events. Happy reading! 

Friday August 8, 2014 7pm
Gayle Forman
If I Stay

Barnes & Noble Americana
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way
Glendale, CA 91210, 818-545-9146
event page

Special Instructions
A BN receipt of purchase must be presented in order for any titles to be signed. Seating space is extremely limited, so please arrive early. Attendance for the discussion is only available for those seated in the event space, and is not guaranteed

Monday August 11, 2014 7pm
YA Summer Road Trip
Amy Tintera, Debra Driza, Kasie West and Shannon Messenger

Barnes & Noble Americana
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way
Glendale, CA 91210, 818-545-9146
event page

Friday, August 15, 2014 7pm
Suzanne Lazear
Fragile Destiny
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101

Saturday, August 16, 2014 3:30pm
LAPL Teen Author Reading Series
Livia Blackburne, Chris Terry and Rachel Shukert and your host Cecil Castellucci

Chinatown Branch of LAPL
639 N Hill St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
event page

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7. July Events


Hello, summer! It's hard to believe that half the year is already behind us but summer is here and it's going strong. Lots of really cool events this July, including signings by Maggie Stiefvater and the Fierce Reads Tour. Alethea and I (Thuy) will be at Comic-Con in San Diego as well. If you see us, say hi, cause we'd love to meet you.

Saturday July 4, 2014 5pm
Ed Brubaker
reads and signs Velvet

Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
event page

Friday July 11, 2014 7pm
Mary E Pearson 
Kiss of Deception launch party
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
Ste 302
San Diego, California 92111-1040
Wednesday July 9, 2014 7pm
Bernie Su
Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet
3rd Street Promenade
1201 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-260-9110
event page

Saturday July 19, 2014 7pm
LA Sizzles
Cecil Castellucci, Catherina Linka, Livia Blackbourne, Amy Talkington
Once Upon a Time Bookstore
2207 Honolulu Ave
Montrose, California 91020

Saturday July 19, 2014 2pm
Chris Colfer
The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning

Barnes & Noble The Grove
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-525-0270
event page

Wednesday July 23, 2014 7pm
Fierce Reads Summer Tour
Ann Aguirre, Anna Banks, Leigh Bardugo and Marissa Meyer 
We are honored to welcome the Fierce Reads Summer Blockbuster Tour featuring Ann Aguirre (Horde), Anna Banks (Of Neptune), Leigh Bardugo (Ruin and Rising) and Marissa Meyer (Cress). Anthony Breznican (Brutal Youth) will be moderating this discussion!
Wednesday July 23, 2014 7:00 PM

The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-525-0270
event page

Thursday July 24, 2014 7pm
Deborah Harkness
The Book of Life 
Barnes & Noble The Grove
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-525-0270
event page

Special Instructions
This event is wristbanded. Please check back soon for complete event guidelines.

July 24 - 27, 2014
San Diego Comic-Con
San Diego Convention Center
event page

Monday July 28, 2014 7pm
Maggie Stiefvater
Sinner

Barnes & Noble The Grove
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-525-0270
event page

Special Instructions
This is a wristbanded signing. Please check back soon for complete event details.

Monday July 28, 2014 7pm
Deborah Harkness
The Book of Life 

Vroman's Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, California 91101

Tuesday July 29, 2014
Maggie Stiefvater 
Sinner
Once Upon a Time Bookstore
2207 Honolulu Ave
Montrose, California 91020





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8. June 2014 Events


Hi, everyone! Summer is almost here! I can tell by the warm weather and by all of the awesome author tours happening. June is a packed month and I cannot wait. I hope to go to a couple of the signings below. We will definitely be at Leigh Bardugo's Ruin & Rising release but I am also planning on going to the Summer Lovin' Tour in Glendale and ALA. I am really excited about all of these events and hope that you guys can make it to some of them. If you see us, don't be shy and say hi. :)

Tuesday June 3, 2014 7:30pm
Joanna Philbin, Leila Howland, Morgan Matson

Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Boulevard
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
event page

Monday June 09, 2014 7:00 PM
Girls Gone Sci Fi

Jessica Brody, Jessica Khoury, Alexandra Monir, Gretchen McNeil, Lauren Miller
Barnes & Noble Montclair
Montclair Plaza
5183 Montclair Plaza Lane
Montclair, CA 91763, 909-399-1966
event page

Tuesday June 10, 2014 7:30pm
Girls Gone Sci Fi Tour
Jessica Brody, Jessica Khoury, Alexandra Monir, Gretchen McNeil, Lauren Miller
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Boulevard
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Tuesday June 10, 2014 700pm
Green van Eekhout
Launch Party for California Bones

Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 302
San Diego, CA 92111-1040
event page

Local author and friend of Mysterious Galaxy, Greg van Eekhout is the author of the middle-grade novels Kid vs. Squid and Boy at the End of the World and the mythological fantasy novel Norse Code, as well as about two-dozen short stories. His latest is California Bones, the first in a contemporary fantasy trilogy in which Daniel has ingested kraken spine that affords him magic layered deep within his bones. He and his equally gifted friends are on a quest to retrieve Daniel’s dead father’s sword, an object of untold power. Stop by and help us celebrate this much anticipated book launch with Greg. There will be pizza!

Thursday June 12, 2014 7:30pm
Catherine Linka
A Girl Called Fearless

Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Boulevard
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
event page

Saturday June 14, 2014 2pm
Jillian Cantor
Searching for Sky

Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 302
San Diego, CA 92111-1040
event page

Saturday June 14, 2014 10:30am
Drew Daywalt 
The Day the Crayons Quit
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101
event page

Monday June 16, 2014 7:30 pm 
Leigh Bardugo
RUIN AND RISING LAUNCH PARTY!!
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring Street
Downtown Los Angeles, CA
*Champagne! Prizes! Kids & teens welcome!
Click here for details & to RSVP

Monday June 23, 2014 7pm
Summer Lovin' 2.0 Tour
CJ Floor, Suzanne Young, Sarah Ockler, Jody Casella
Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 302
San Diego, CA 92111-1040
event page

Summer Lovin’ and Summer Readin’ go hand in hand as MG hosts a quartet of Simon & Schuster Teen authors!

Tuesday June 24, 2014 7pm
Summer Lovin' 2.0 Tour
CJ Floor, Suzanne Young, Sarah Ockler, Jody Casella
Barnes & Noble Glendale Americana
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way
Glendale, CA 91210, 818-545-9146

Join us for our Summer Lovin' 2.0 Panel Event featuring: C.J. Flood, Suzanne Young, Deb Caletti, Sarah Ockler and Jody Casella. They will be discussing and signing their new books at this exciting, yearly celebration of Young Adult Authors.

June 26, 2014 - July 1, 2014
ALA Annual Conference 
Las Vegas, NV

Super excited to be going to ALA this year! I will be hanging out with lots of good book peeps,authors and pubs and I can't wait!

Save the date:
Tue July 15 at 7 pm - Bryan Lee O'Malley at Barnes & Noble at The Grove
Sat July 19 at 2 pm - Chris Colfer at Barnes & Noble at The Grove
Mon July 28 at 7pm - Maggie Stiefvater at Barnes & Noble at The Grove
Tue July 29 at 7pm - Maggie Stiefvater at Once Upon a Time in Montrose
 



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9. The Mobile Author, Part Three: Managing Your Project


Once your work space is organized, you'll want to organize your work life and your projects.

It helps to think of a writing project as a job. Not the boring 9 to 5 kind, but rather a totally awesome job with the hours that work best for me. And, being a mobile author means I can write wherever I want to. I can write in an office or den if I want to, and that's often the best place to do it. But, if I want to, I can also go to a cafe or coffee shop, or I can work from a hotel room, or on the plane, or a train. I'm mobile; I can do what I want.

A calendar, a notebook, and a task manager should give you everything you need to stay on track.

Wunderlist task manager app



Calendar

If you treat writing as a job, you'll want at least the basic organization tools. A good calendar is a must.

There are many calendar apps, many of them free. You might be happy with the one that came on your phone or tablet, or you might want to experiment a little with other apps until you find one you like better. As always, check reviews and feature lists to make sure the calendar you choose is going to work for you.You'll want to make sure your calendar can sync with the calendar for your day job, if you have one. You'll also want it to sync with your personal calendar, like a Google calendar or iCal.

Use your calendar to schedule deadlines, even if those deadlines are no more than personal goals. You can also use it to remind you of local writing events, conferences, signings, and presentations. If you are in a writing group, you might use your calendar to keep track of your group meetings, with reminders to prepare your chapter for critiquing. A shared calendar, like a Google calendar, used by all members of your group, is perfect.

Notebook

You're also going to want a good notebook. My definition of a good notebook is one that you like to use so much that you actually do.

For me, that means having the ability to keep multiple notebooks so I can place certain types of notes in the right notebook. It also means being able to search the notes so I can find what I want. Finally, I prefer a notebook that syncs across devices without me having to remember to copy my notes. Or having to remember to do anything at all, really.

I find it useful to keep two kinds of notebooks, a fancy robust one for serious note keeping and a lighter notebook for quick notes. Kind of like a composition book and a stack of stickies.

One of the most popular apps in all of appdom is Evernote. Evernote is one of those rare apps that has the ability to be almost everything for almost everybody. You can store ideas and notes, write a whole scene, store photos, record voice notes, draw diagrams--you name it, you can do it in Evernote. Evernote lets you create your own organization style, with notebooks for each project, for your ideas, or whatever you need your organizational style to be to actually stick with it. And of course, everything you put into Evernote is automatically available everywhere you have the app, as well as on the computer in your home office. You can put an icon or widget on your device for easy access. And it's available for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. And it's free, although you can also pay for additional features and more storage space. You want this app.

If you have a recent version of  Microsoft Office, you likely have Microsoft OneNote, which is very similar to Evernote. I use both, although I tend to use OneNote more for my day job. If you have it, use it. It works well, and has a handy app for most major devices.

There are many other note apps, so if you want to try another one, check out your app store. You might want something that looks more like a paper notepad, for example. Many notebook apps let you save to Dropbox or Google Drive so your notes are available wherever you need them.

In addition to a robust notebook, I like having a second app for quick notes. Although you can use Evernote or OneNote, I find it convenient to use a smaller notebook. The iPad and iPhone come with a good note pad, but Android somehow neglected to add one. The recently released Google Keep fills that hole. I use Keep for short reminders, pictures, or short voice notes. Notes are stored on Google Drive, and are synced with any device where I've installed the app. It can't compare to Evernote or OneNote for sheer awesomeness, but it's a good part of my mobile writing toolkit, and it's a perfect app for that smart phone you always have with you.

Just remember the number one requirement that I mentioned above: a good notebook is one you like to use so much that you actually use it.

Task Manager

The third app you'll want is a good task manager. You could use your notes app for tracking tasks. Evernote and Google Keep are both good for checklists of tasks.

The best task managers, though, give you more than a checklist. The ideal task manager lets you create and track subtasks, the many little tasks that need to be done to complete a larger task. It also syncs with your calendar. Of course, it goes without saying that you can access your lists from anywhere and from any device. And, it's a joy to use, so you'll use it.

Two of the most popular task managers that meet my criteria, both available for Android and iOS, are Wunderlist and Any.Do. Both are free.There are many others, so find the one that does what you need.

For a task manager that goes beyond to-do-lists, especially if you are visually oriented, you might try Trello, which I've recently discovered. Think of it as a bulletin board (or as many bulletin boards as you need) where you can pin cards for each task or group of tasks, and move the cards around as you work on them. For example, if a card is in your to-do stack, you can move it to your Doing stack while working on it, and when you finish that task, you can move the card to your Done stack. If you are collaborating with another author or an illustrator, or want to review your plans with your writing group, Trello includes collaboration features that let you share and work on your boards with others. Trello works on pretty much anything, either through the mobile app or a web browser. You'll see this app mentioned more than once in this series.

By the way, your smart phone is a great place to keep your task manager. Most task managers don't require a large screen, and you probably have your phone with you all the time.

Next Step

Now that your portable office is ready and you're set up to manage your projects, you can start to plan your story. Come back next week to find out how to use your mobile device as a convenient story planning tool.



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10. The Great Critique

Giving and receiving critiques on your writing is one of the most helpful and necessary parts of the process. I value my critique group beyond any other writing tools I have. They let me know what works and what doesn't, when something I thought was crystal clear is not, and when my characters are acting out of character. They offer encouragement and cheerleading.

Not only has constant critique made me a better writer, it has made me a more professional writer. When I receive notes from agents, editors, and other professionals, I am able to receive the notes with a professional calmness. I don't get defensive. I get revising.

I hope everyone who writes is able to find a group or a few trusted beta readers who can offer valuable critique, but I know that there are quite a few writers in our SCBWI region (Utah and southern Idaho) who may not even know any other writers in their community. Or perhaps they don't know how to get a group started. Or have never critiqued anyone else's work and feel inadequate.


That is why we started a region-wide event called The Great Critique. We give you the opportunity to meet with other children's writers in your area and critique away. On one day, August 9, we all meet throughout the region, helping each other become better writers (and illustrators--they get to participate as well!). During the summer, you'll receive excerpts from manuscripts by the others registered in your area. You'll read them, prepare comments, and then meet in August for live critiquing. And if you don't have a meeting close by, we offer an online location as well. This event is FREE, and we hope you take advantage of it.

In addition, if you wish to have a critique from a publishing house editor or an agent, you can register for that through our web site. And for an extra bonus, you can get a professional query critique.

You'll find all the details on our registration page. So there are no excuses. Sign up NOW. Registration is open until June 15.


by Neysa CM Jensen
your regional advisor for SCBWI
(I live in Boise, Idaho, but don't hold that against me.)

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11. March 2014 Events


Hello! Wow February really is a short month.. I am not sure how it's already March but it is and with it come some really great book events. I don't know how many of these I (Thuy) will be able to make since a lot of them are in Redondo Beach or San Diego. Hopefully I can make the Holly Goldberg Sloan signing in Burbank though since it's right in my hood. We hope that you are able to get out to some of these events. As always, let me know if I've missed anything and I'll add it to the calendar. Happy reading!

Kasie West (Pivot Point) Shannon Messenger (Let The Sky Fall), Kiersten White (Mind Games)
Tuesday March 4, 2014 6pm
Barnes & Noble Oceanside
El Camino North Shopping Center
2615 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
760-529-0106
event page

Brandon Sanderson
Launch party for Words of Radiance
Tuesday March 4, 2014 7pm
Mysterious Galaxy
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 302
San Diego, CA 92111-1040
event page

This is a numbered event – numbers for the signing line are free with the purchase of Words of Radiance from Mysterious Galaxy, starting March 4th at 10 AM when the book goes on sale. Come by the store or call us! Either way you will be covered for the event.

Brandon Sanderson
Words of Radiance
Wednesday March 5, 2014 7pm
Barnes & Noble Huntington Beach
Bella Terra, 7881 Edinger Ave. #110
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
714-897-8781event page

Holly Goldberg Sloan
I'll Be There, Counting by Sevens
Thursday March 6, 2014 7pm
Burbank Buena Vista Library Branch
300 N. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA
818.238.5620
www.yathinkbpl.blogspot.com

LAPL Teen Reading Author Reading Series
Maria E Andreu, Elana K Arnold, Scott Bly, Risa Green, Francis Sackett and host Edith Cohn
Saturday March 15, 2014
Playa Vista Branch, Los Angeles Public Library
6400 Playa Vista Drive
Playa Vista, California 90094
events page

Lauren Oliver 
Panic
Sunday March 9, 2014 2pm
Barnes & Noble
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-525-0270
event page
Shannon Messenger 
Let The Storm Break
(with guest host Kristen Kittscher)
March 13, 2014 7pm
Mysterious Galaxy
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd 
Ste 302
San Diego, CA 92111-1040
event page

Dan Wells & Robison Wells
(Ruins, Blackout)
Wednesday March 19, 2014 7pm

Mysterious Galaxy
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
Ste 302
San Diego, CA 92111-1040

Brandon Mull
The Five Kingdoms
Wednesday March 26, 2014 7pm
Once Upon a Time Bookstore
2207 Honolulu Ave / cross street Verdugo Rd
Montrose, California 91020
event page

Jonathan Maberry
Code Zero
Sunday March 30, 2014 2:30pm
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Boulevard
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
event page


Save the Date
April 1 7pm - Ava Dellaria at The Grove
April 24 7:30pm Carrie Arcos at Skylight
April 26 5pm - Brandy Colbert at Skylight

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12. Weekend Event: Ontario Teen Book Fest


Don't forget, everyone, that Saturday May 11, 2013 is the Ontario Teen Book Fest. This is a really awesome FREE event. A huge lineup of authors will be there and you will be able to buy books and get them signed. Lunch will be served so you don't have to worry about that. Again, this is a free event. If you love YA and live in the area, you should definitely go. I can't make it, but @frootjoos will be there. Let us know if you're going to be there!


Teen Book Fest 2013

Sat May 11 - 9am-5pm (ticketed event - free but RSVP for room capacity)
Door open at 8:30 am, arrive early to purchase your books!
Merton E. Hill Auditorium on the Chaffey High School Campus
211 W Fifth St, Ontario, CA
  • Carrie Arcos
  • Leigh Bardugo
  • Jennifer Bosworth
  • Jessica Brody
  • Stephen Chbosky
  • Sara Wilson Etienne
  • Marie Lu
  • Morgan Matson
  • Gretchen McNeil
  • Gregg Olsen
  • Andrew Smith
  • Ann Stampler
  • Lex Thomas

Call 909 395 2225 for more info and tickets!

Sponsored by Best Buy Children's Foundationi and Friends of Ontario City Library




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13. May 2013 Events


Happy May! Apologies for the slightly late posting of this event calendar. All of us have been very busy here at RNSL headquarters. As you can see, May has a lot to offer for author events. The Ontario Teen Book Fest especially looks like it's going to be really fun. Alethea is definitely going and I am a maybe. If you're in the area, you should totally check out the fun, free event.

Gabrielle Douglas
Raising the Bar
Monday May 06, 2013 7:00 PM
Glendale Americana
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way
Glendale, CA 91210
event page

Special Instructions
This will be a wristbanded event. Wristbands will be distributed with purchase of Raising the Bar starting on May 6 at 9:00 am. She will not be signing any other memorabilia.

D.J. McHale
Pendragon series, Morpheus Road series
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 4:00PM
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA
818-238-5630
Open to kids Grade 4-12 only

Ontario Teen Book Fest 2013
This is a HUGE event, people! All day event!
Sat May 11 - 9am-5pm (ticketed event)
Door open at 8:30 am, arrive early to purchase your books!

Merton E. Hill Auditorium on the Chaffey High School Campus
211 W Fifth St, Ontario, CA
  • Carrie Arcos
  • Leigh Bardugo
  • Jennifer Bosworth
  • Jessica Brody
  • Stephen Chbosky
  • Sara Wilson Etienne
  • Marie Lu
  • Morgan Matson
  • Gretchen McNeil
  • Gregg Olsen
  • Andrew Smith
  • Ann Stampler
  • Lex Thomas
Author panels will be moderated by local area teen librarians.
Lunch is included.
website

Call 909 395 2225 for more info and tickets! Tickets are FREE though you must RSVP due to capacity issues. Sponsored by Best Buy Children's Foundation and Friends of Ontario City Library.

Ahmet Zappa
Because I'm Your Dad
Thursday May 09, 2013 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-525-0270

In Ahmet Zappa's first picture book for children, Because I'm Your Dad, a dad like no other promises to give his kid a childhood like no other. Join us tonight at Barnes & Noble at The Grove for a special Storytime and signing with Ahmet Zappa.

Special Instructions
Note: This is a wristbanded event. Wristbands will be available after 9:00 am on May 9 with the purchase of Because I'm Your Dad. Personalization with first names is available and photos are permitted from the signing line. Ahmet Zappa is signing books only. No memorabilia, please.

Margaret Stohl & Melissa de la Cruz
(Icons & Gates of Paradise)
Saturday, May 11th at 5 p.m.
Dark Delicacies
3512 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505http://www.darkdel.com/

LitFest Pasadena 2.0 
Satuday, May 11th 10am - 5pm
Pasadena Central Park
Green/DelMar
Pasadena, California
event page

2nd annual Pasadena LitFest will have some fabulous authors - check out the website and facebook page for the authors (picture book, middle grade and YA) appearing on panels and then signing at ONCE UPON A TIME's booth.

Catch a Rising Star Tour
Jessi Kirby, Suzanne Young, Shannon Messenger, Sarah Ockler,Kimberly Derting & Morgan Matson
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7PM
Once Upon A Time Bookstore
2207 Honolulu Ave
Montrose Shopping Park
Montrose, CA 91020
event page

Rachel Hawkins
School Spirits
Thursday May 16, 2013 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Glendale Americana
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way
Glendale, CA 91210

Lauren Miller
Parallel
Sunday May 19, 2013 2:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-525-0270

We are pleased to present a panel of great young adult authors featuring Lauren Miller (Parallel), Jordanna Fraiberg (Our Song) and Jay Asher (The Future of Us, Thirteen Reasons Why).

Special Instructions
This event is not wristbanded. Please stay tuned for event guidelines.

Life Actually Tour
Life Actually Tour featuring Lurlene McDaniel (The Year of Luminous Love), Elana Arnold (Sacred), Tom Leveen (manicpixiedreamgirl) and Wendelin van Draanen (The Running Dream).
Monday May 20, 2013 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-525-0270
event page


Life Actually Tour
Life Actually Tour featuring Lurlene McDaniel (The Year of Luminous Love), Elana Arnold (Sacred), Tom Leveen (manicpixiedreamgirl) and Wendelin van Draanen (The Running Dream).
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7PM
Once Upon A Time Bookstore
2207 Honolulu Ave
Montrose Shopping Park
Montrose, CA 91020\

Cecil Castellucci
Odd Duck
Saturday, May 25, 2013 3PM
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, California90027

Josephine Angelini
Goddess
Tuesday May 28, 2013 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-525-0270
event page

Special Instructions
This is not a wristbanded event. Please check back for complete event details.





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14. Upcoming Event: Gayle Forman at Burbank Library


Just a quick post to let everyone know that Gayle Forman (Just One Day, If I Stay) will be reading and signing at Burbank Library Buena Vista this coming Monday April 22. Sorry for the short notice but I had no idea this was even happening until late last week when I popped into the library to return a few things. Luckily I saw the flier at the checkout desk. Details below.


Gayle Forman
Monday April 22, 2013
7:00PM
Buena Vista Branch Library 
300 N Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 
818.238.5620

I actually haven't read any of Gayle's books yet (for shame, I know) but I may stop by. I literally drive by this library to and from work. There will be books available for purchase as well. If you live nearby, definitely come check it out. I love this library and I hear great things about Gayle. Carry on with your weekend!






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15. March 2013 Events


You guys have no idea how long it took me to format this post, and I didn't even do pictures this time around. As you can see, March is an insane month for book signings. So many great authors coming to SoCal including Stephenie Meyer and Cassie Clare. There are also lots of book launches and The YAppiest Day on Earth, which sounds fantastic. Scroll down to see all of these events and more. Hope to see some of you out and about. Happy March!

Jessica Brody
Unremembered Launch Party
Tues March 5, 2013 730pm
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 ~ 310-542-6000
event info

Shannon Messenger
Let The Sky Fall Launch Party
Tues March 5, 2013 7 pm
Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111 ~ 858-268-4747
event info

Malinda Lo 
signs Adaptation
Thu March 7, 2013 at 7:30pm
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 ~ 310-542-6000
event info

Robin Benway 
signs Also Known As
Fri March 8, 2013 7 pm
Vroman's
695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California 91101
event info

Mindee Arnett 
signs The Nightmare Affair
Sat Mar 9, 2013 at 2:30 pm
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 ~ 310-542-6000
event info

Dan Wells and Claudia Gray

Mon Mar 11, 2013 at 7 pm
Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111 ~ 858-268-4747
event info

Jodi Meadows (Asunder), Cynthia Hand (Boundless), and Brodi Ashton (Everbound)
Fri March 15, 2013 7:00pm
Barnes and Noble (Westlake Village)
160 S. Westlake Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, 805-446-2820
event info

Stephenie Meyer 
signs The Host 
Fri Mar 15, 2013 at 2 pm
Barnes & Noble The Grove
189 The Grove, Los Angeles, CA 90036
*Wristband event
Join us for an incredible signing when Stephenie Meyer and actors Max Irons and Jake Abel visit in celebration of the upcoming film release of The Host. (This event is wristbanded and wristband distribution will begin after 9:00 am on March 15.)event info

Debra Driza
signs Mila 2.0 
Sat March 16, 2013 3 pm
Mysterious Galaxy offsite
San Marcos Public Library
2 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069event info

Joyce Carol Oates 
signs Accursed (adult novel)
Tues Mar 19, 2013 7 pm
Vroman's
695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California 91101
event info

Cassie Clare 
signs Clockwork Princess
Thurs March 21, 2013 7:00pm
Barnes & Noble The Grove
189 The Grove, Los Angeles, CA 90036
*This event will be wristbanded. Wristbands will be available when B&N opens at 9am on Friday, March 21, 2013 with the purchase of Clockwork Princess. Please check www.bn.com for event updates or call the store at 323.525.0270 with any questions.
event info

Marie Lu

signs Prodigy
Thurs March 21, 2013 7 pm
Vroman's
695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California 91101
event info

Cassie Clare
signs Clockwork Princess
Fri March 22, 2013 6:00 PM
Whale of a Tale Bookshop
Offsite Event at Mission Viejo Library
100 Civic Center Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $21.50 and include a copy of the new book, Clockwork Princess, and book signing.….additional titles will be available for purchase at the event. For information please call Whale of a Tale at 949-854-8288 or Mission Viejo Library 949-830-7100 Ext. 5105

Jenn Reese
Mirage Book Launch Party
Sat March 23, 2013 2pm
Once Upon A Time
2207 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020 - 818-248-9668
event info

Ann Stampler
The Cats on Ben Yehuda Street Launch Party
Sat March 23, 2013 10:30am
Children's Book World
10580 1/2 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90064
event info

Mary Pearson 
signs Fox Forever
Sun Mar 24, 2013 2pm
Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111 ~ 858-268-4747
event info

Shannon Messenger
signs Let the Sky Fall 
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7pm
Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111 ~ 858-268-4747
event info

Cat Patrick
signs Revived
Wed March 27, 2013 7pm
Barnes & Noble
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30, Los Angeles, CA 90036 - 323-525-0270
event info

Stacey Jay
signs Romeo Redeemed
Thu March 28, 2013 at 7 pm
Barnes & Noble Americana
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210, 818-545-9146event info

Debra Driza (MILA 2.0) and Chris Howard (Rootless) 
Thu Mar 28, 2013 at 7 pm
Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111 ~ 858-268-4747
event info

The YAppiest Day on Earth
Sat March 30 8, 2013 am-8 pm
Disneyland - Anaheim
Spend the day at Disneyland with 16 authors! Join Elise Allen, Carrie Arcos, Jessica Brody, Sean Beaudoin, Jennifer Bosworth, Martha Brockenbrough, Cecil Castellucci, Kevin Emerson, Chris Howard, Lish McBride, Gretchen McNeil, Robin Mellom, Shannon Messenger, Cat Patrick, Kasie West, and Gabrielle Zevin in the land of enchantment! The YAppiest Day will wrap up at the Anabella Hotel, where the authors will sign books for fans! event info
*Note that this event sounds awesomely fun. Unfortunately I don't think I can make it but pretty sure that @frootjoos is going. Take pics!

Save the date:
Lemony Snicket & Jon Klassen 
signing The Dark
at Mrs. Nelson's Tues April 23, 2013
event info




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16. Upcoming Events: Darren Shan at Central Library


Hi, everyone! Wanted to give you a heads up that Darren Shan, author of the popular Cirque du Freak and Zom-B series will be having an event on on Thursday, Feb 7 at the Central Library in downtown Los Angeles. The event is free, so please come and show your support. Darren's new book, Zom-B Underground came out last month. So support Darren (and zombies) and come out to the signing. Full details below.

Date(s): 
Thursday, February 07, 2013

Time: 
7:00pm

Location:
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071Phone:
(213) 228-7000
event page

Find Darren:

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17. Feb Events


Hi again! January really flew by. Things seem to be picking back up event-wise as stores and publishers gear up for their new spring releases. As always, we try to bring you the most up to date info on events in the SoCal area. But if we miss anything, please let us know and we will add it to the calendar.


Get a Clue!
Friday, February 1, 2013 at 6:30 pm (ends at about 9 pm)
Field Elementary School in Pasadena
3600 East Sierra Madre Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91107 [ MAP ]

Kevin Emerson, author of The Fellowship for Alien Detection (Walden Pond Press, 2013)
Kristen Kittscher, author of The Wig in the Window (Harper Collins, 2013)
Leslie Margolis, author of Vanishing Acts: A Maggie Brooklyn Mystery(Bloomsbury USA, 2012)
Gordon McAlpine, author of The Tell-Tale Start (The Misadventures of Edgar and Allan Poe) (Viking Juvenile, 2013)
Kathleen O’Dell, author of The Aviary (Knopf, 2011)
Shawn Thomas Odyssey, author of the Oona Crate series: The Wizard of Dark Street (Egmont USA, 2011) and The Magician’s Tower (Egmont USA, 2013)
Ellis Weiner, author of The Templeton Twins Have an Idea (Chronicle Books, 2012)

We'll be at this one so come hang out and help solve a mystery. Full details at Bridge to Books


Pitch Dark Days
Monday, February 4, 2013 7:00 PM 

Barnes & Noble Huntington Beach, CA
Bella Terra, 7881 Edinger Ave. #110
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
714-897-8781

See Brodi Ashton (Everbound), Cynthia Hand (Boundless), Tahereh Mafi (Unravel Me) and Veronica Rossi (Through the Ever Night) on tour!


Kiersten White
Mind Games
Wednesday, February 19th, 2013
 
San Diego, CA - details TBD
Mind Games launch party, with guest Kasie West, author of Pivot Point. Somewhere in San Diego County, to be announced soon...Keep an eye on Kiersten's website for the most up to date news.

Ally Carter
Perfect Scoundrels (Heist Society Series #3)
Sunday, Feb 10, 2013
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
310.542.6000

Monday, Feb 11, 2013
B&N Americana
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way
Glendale, CA 91210
818-545-9146



Brenna Yovanoff (Paper Valentine)
Marie Lu (Prodigy)
Jessica Khoury (Origin)
Andrea Cremer (Rise!

Sunday, February 10th
Barnes & Noble, The Grove, 2pm
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Monday, February 11th
Mrs. Nelson’s Toy and Book Shop, 7pm
1030 Bonita Ave., LaVerne, Ca 91750
As you can see, lots of fun things happening this month. If you see us out and about, please say hi. Happy February!




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18. Calendario 2013





























Calendario 2013



Calendario 12 mesi
edizione limitata di sole 50 copie
Carta patinata, 34x32,5 cm

Monthly calendar, limited edition of 50 copies only
Matte Finish paper, 13.39x12.8 inch. Only italian language.

Price € 20,00 + spedizione (shipping)

Shipping/Spedizione
Italia                           raccomandata   € 3,00
Europa                       priority mail (not registered)   € 7,oo
                                    registered mail  € 9,50

for more info contact: [email protected]









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19. A few more September Events

Hi again! Looks like we forgot a few events on our last calendar update. We don't want you guys to miss out on any of the great events in the So Cal area so here are all the details. As always, let us know if there are any mistakes or if we have missed and event. Cheers!

BFF Tour 2012
with Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian (Burn For Burn)

Tuesday September 18th at 7PM
Mysterious Galaxy (San Diego)
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92111

Wednesday September 19th at 7PM
Barnes & Noble
189 The Grove Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

For complete tour dates, please visit Jenny's blog.


Jessica Shirvington
author of Entice

Wednesday Sept 19, 2012 7pm
Barnes & Noble
3rd Street Promenade
1201 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-260-9110
event page





Rachel Hartman
author of Seraphina

Friday September 28, 2012 7pm
Barnes & Noble 3rd Street Promenade
1201 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-260-9110 



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20. The 2013 Calendar is coming!

Victoria of Paper & Type and I are teaming up for our 3rd collaborative calendar. We like experimenting with different formats, themes, and sizes (see 2012 & 2011) so we're trying the poster angle this year. Have a peek!
Ink illustrations by Victoria

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21. Events in September


It's time again for another event post. It's really amazing how quickly the year is going by. We're already in September which means back to school. Well none of us are in school anymore but it does mean great fall releases and fall weather. There are lots of great events this month including two Bridge To Books events. We'd love it if you could make it to these events. There is a lot of hard work that goes into B2B and the only way we can keep the great events coming is if people continue to come and support these awesome events. We have some great lineups and I don't think you'll be disappointed. Now, on to the events!

Melissa Marr
Carnival of Souls release party
Sept 4, 2012 7:30pm 
Mysterious Galaxy (Redondo Beach)
2810 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
event page

signs Carnival of Souls
Sept 5, 2012 7pm
Dark Delicacies
3512 W. Magnolia
Burbank, CA 91505


Lauren Kate at Ontario Library
Fallen series
Sept 12, 2012 3:30pm
215 East C Street Ontario
Ontario, California 91764
event page





Lisa McMann & Margaret Peterson Haddix
Sept 13, 2012 5pm
Mrs. Nelson's Toy & Book Shop
1030 Bonita Avenue
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 599-4558
event page






Bridge To Books presents
Middle Grade Authors at McKinley School
with Margaret Peterson Haddix, Lisa McMann, Shannon Messenger, Helen Stringer
Sept 1, 2012 10:30 am - free (ticketed)
McKinley School
325 South Oak Knoll Ave
Pasadena CA 91101
panel discussion, book signing, books available for purchase, refreshments available (cash donation)
please order YA/older titles a week in advance from Once Upon a Time in Montrose (818) 248-9668 http://www.shoponceuponatime.com/

More info | event Facebook page | download PDF flyer | reserve your free tix


Bridge To Books presents
YA Rising Stars at Barnes & Noble Americana
Sept 22, 2012 2:00-5:00 pm - free (ticketed)
with Jesse Andrews, Kathy McCullough, Lissa Price, Sherry Shahan, Ann Redisch Stampler, Lisa M. Stasse, Carol Tanzman, and Allen Zadoff

panel discussion, book signing, books available for purchase, raffles/library booster boxes



More Info | event Facebook page | Download flyer | Reserve your free tix


LA Sizzles
with Marie Lu, Lissa Price, Jennifer Bosworth, Scott Speer
09/22/2012 7:00 pm
Once Upon a Time Bookstore
2207 Honolulu Ave / cross street VerdugoMontros
event page
Join four of the sizzling hot Young Adult authors who KNOW LA - and write fierce, brave, in-your-face thrilling dystopian tales about our favorite city of the angels.


Anna Carey & Josephine Angelini
Sept 27, 2012 5pm
Mrs. Nelson's Toy & Book Shop
1030 Bonita Avenue
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 599-4558
event page





Orange County Children's Book Festival
Sept 30, 2012 9:30am - 4:30pm
Orange Coast College (directions)

Lots of great children's and YA events all day. Check the official site for the complete schedule.
http://kidsbookfestival.com/
If I missed something, let me know. Have a great month, everyone!




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22. Events in August


Hello again! Wow, July really flew by. Last month was jam packed and this month looks like it's going to have some great events as well. I know Kimberly and I will be hitting the Kendare Blake & Co signing at Mrs. Nelson's on the 16th and Alethea will be at the Fat Kid screening the same day. Wish I could make Cassandra Clare but, alas, I am working. Hope to see some of you at these events. Let us know if you're going and we'll keep an eye out. If we've missed any events, just let us know in the comments and we'll add them in. Happy August!

Cassandra Clare 
 Wed Aug 1, 2012 7pm

Mysterious Galaxy
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302
San Diego, CA 92111
event page





Sarah J Maas Launch Party
launch party for Throne of Glass
Tues Aug 7, 2012 6 pm

Mrs. Nelson's Toy & Book Shop
1030 Bonita Avenue
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 599-4558

event page

Sarah J Maas
Wed Aug 8, 2012 7pm

Vromans Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: 626-449-5320

event page

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23. Events in July



Happy July! Wow this year is really flying by. Last month was full of bookish events and it looks like July will be more of the same. Both Alethea and I will be heading to Comic Con next weekend where we are going to get our geek on. If you see us, please say hi. Hopefully we'll remember to bring some bookmarks and buttons for anyone who wants one. And if you're heading to any of the events below, let us know and we'll keep an eye out for you. :)


Jessica Brody at Barnes & Noble
signing 52 Reasons to Hate My Father

Saturday July 07, 2012
3rd Street Promenade
1201 3rd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-260-9110 (there is no time listed online, so best to call. also, b&n often does a wristband type thing so you should confirm what the procedure will be for this event.)
event page


Dark Days Tour at Barnes & Noble
with Aprilynn Pike, Veronica Roth, S.J. Kincaid, Dan Wells

Tuesday July 10, 2012
Huntington Beach (why does B&N not have times on their site?)
Bella Terra
7881 Edinger Ave. #110
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
714-897-8781
event page
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24. Cover Shot! Hot Guys and Baby Animals 2013 Wall Calendar

I don’t usually talk about calendars here, but when I saw this one, I had to share.  The first thing I did was laugh, but then I thought, yum! What’s better than a dude of hawtness cuddling a cute baby animal?  I might have to get this for my office.  LMAO!

You can preorder it here: 2013 Hot Guys and Baby Animals wall calendar

 

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25. E.C.’s and Finite Walls

Microsoft Excel spreadsheet

Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I recently learned that a controversy brewed about the real use of the editorial calendar. I’m new to this tool of the writing business, but I never realized that such a tool could have so many sides. Who knew that which deadline date one uses was controversial?

Here you have spreadsheet with columns and rows of items. Columns, for me, relate to the days of the week. The rows house the activities required for those days. Some people use the opposite approach. Call me traditional with calendars. Days belong across the top of the sheet.

Those activities plugged into the spreadsheet range from book chapters that must go to a critique partner/group to poem revisions necessary before submitting a packet to a magazine. Everything goes on the calendar; at least in my work world. I also need to allot for time spent on said activity. I know. I’m a bit anal due to having so many projects on the board.

The one thing that I don’t understand about this calendar debate is why it exists. Yes, some writers use a submission deadline date supplied by the magazine, publisher, agent, etc. Others like me, like lots of cushion to account for unforeseen circumstances, and plug a project into a day prior to the actual deadline date.

Isn’t it a matter of needs?

Everyone has a specific way of thinking about work and deadlines. I see deadlines as finite walls. There are no doors in those walls. If I can’t make a deadline, it’s my fault. I knew it was there. I knew what I needed to do. If I don’t make it, it’s because I didn’t prepare adequately to get the job done. It’s really that simple.

In order to make the deadline, I place a date a few days prior to that of the finite wall. In the back of my mind, I know that cushion is built in. In the day-to-day work, though, that realization tends to disappear. My calendar tells me that I need to have something done on a specific day. And that’s what I do.

Others may not need that cushion. They work better under pressure to make deadline. That’s how their creativity erupts; but a sense of immediate need.

I work on a monthly calendar and a weekly one. One gives a longer overview, especially because of coursework I need to keep in mind. The short week calendar gives me detail on upcoming work and deadlines. They operate in tandem to give me all I need to keep my activity level constant.

I haven’t been doing a calendar prior to May. I don’t enjoy the time spent creating them. For me, it’s tedious, but the hour or two I spend on those spreadsheets saves me tons in frus

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