So a few years ago I was lucky enough to be allowed to review
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness.
I absolutely loved the book! As you can read in
my review! I have been recommending it to all of my friends. The drawings and the story line are just!!! I have no words. I may be a little slow to learn things now days but.... I JUST found out that they are making it into a
movie!!!!!!!!!!!
I know, I'm too excited. I'm sure it won't be anywhere as amazing as the book! But eeeekkk!!! So freaking excited! October 26th cannot come soon enough!! I mean it can I would love to enjoy the sun as long as possible.. But Soo much excitement!
Back in January I announced that I was going to be published(!) alongside some of my MOST FAVORITE authors in the HarperTeen anthology DEFY THE DARK, edited by Saundra Mitchell but I couldn't tell you who they all were. Well today I can spill the beans. And what's more, I can also share with you the exciting contest that could make YOU the eighteenth author!
So, first things first, here are the authors appearing in DEFY THE DARK:
- Sarah Rees Brennan
- Tessa Gratton
- Rachel Hawkins
- Christine Johnson
- Valerie Kemp (eee!)
- Malinda Lo
- Myra McEntire
- Saundra Mitchell
- Sarah Ockler
- Jackson Pearce
- Aprilynne Pike
- Dia Reeves
- Beth Revis
- Carrie Ryan
- Jon Skovron
- Courtney Summers
So you see why my head basically exploded when I found out.
BUT that's not even the best part, because
HarperTeen and
Figment have teamed up to hold a contest to find one more story for the anthology. That's right. YOU could have YOUR STORY published alongside those AWESOME WRITERS! The details aren't all out yet on just how the contest will work, but you can sign up
here at Figment to be notified the moment they're released.
You can also learn more about the DEFY THE DARK, the writers, and
see sneak peeks of their stories at the newly launched
DEFY THE DARK website. The sneak peek at my story, STILLWATER is
here, you know, if you're interested.
Hey everyone! Just a quick post to let you know about an upcoming exhibition I'm involved with! The exhibition is taking place in Cheltenham from the 2nd - 8th March 2011. Take a look at our Facebook event page here. Everyone is welcome to come along, it's going to be a great show!
There will be 5 main illustrators exhibiting from the gradgallery collective, including:
Sophia Bloxham
Liz Clayton
Rachael Wilson
Philip Rhys Matthews
...and myself!
There will be a variety of illustration exhibited and prints/greetings cards etc for sale! Please pop along if you live locally, it would be lovely to see you!
fun! this sounds awesome :)
I can't wait for this anthology and am so excited that you're in it!! :)