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Winner of Moonglass is Jenna Wallace!
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By: Melissa Walker,
on 3/22/2011
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Lindsey Leavitt is a member of The Contemps (along with me) and her new book, Sean Griswold's Head, is a super fun read. Hear more about what I thought at The Contemps blog. 
So I always pictured Sean's head when I thought of the cover. Kind of like Feed by MT Anderson (right), but with hair.
"But then I got an email that sales wasn't sure the title would work. We went back and forth for a few months, brainstorming titles. It's an aggravating process--there were some possibilities I liked, but nothing felt right. At one point, my publisher was leaning toward THE SEAN GRISWOLD PROJECT. Here is one cover comp that design came up with that my editor just now sent me (left). I'm glad we didn't use this. I can say that now, right?
By: Kimberly Pauley,
on 5/6/2010
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Magical rouge, tiaras, and exotic locations. Sounds like a fun job, right? Desi Bascomb longs for some glamour in her Idaho life. Then one day a woman steps out of an iridescent bubble and asks if she'd like to take on such an assignment. Desi has a rare magical ability. When she applies some "Royal Rouge" she can transform into the exact look-alike of any princess who needs her help. But the transformation is only temporary. What should Desi do? Princess for Hire is one of those stories that's sure to make you smile. Read more of my review at YABC.
By: Katie,
on 8/1/2009
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I have spent the last three weeks madly tweaking and perfecting KISS & TELL. And I must say, it is a thing of beauty. (literally, it's chock full o' makeup)
I was planning on going to the fair this week as a reward for all of my work but it was rained out, darnit! So, what did I do? What any good southern gal does of course, I baked! And the object of my affection was none other than a Tomato Pie.
A tomato pie can only be made in the summer and requires few ingredients, so I suggest you try one of your own. I don't like to use a recipe but you can google and find loads. Here is what I do.
First, I slice about 4 tomatoes and let 'em drain in a colander in the sink. You can salt them at this point which helps with the draining. While that's happening, I pre-bake a deep dish crust at 400 for 10 minutes. I stab it with a fork a few times first.
Then I go tweak my book or email or something.
After a few hours, when the maters are all dry, I sprinkle some parmesan cheese in the bottom of the cooled crust and layer them suckers in there. Be sure to toss in some fresh basil. The kind in the jar will NOT do. It must be fresh. And then, for the top, I just combine some shredded sharp cheese (about 2 cups) and a cup of mayo and spread it around.
I also shake some pepper in somewhere, and green onions if I feel like it (which is not often).
That's it! Then, I bake that baby for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees and try not to inhale it :-) Maybe you can try one too :-)
P.S. Guess which ARC I'm reading on the plane to LA??
Lindsey's Leavitt's Princess For Hire!!! I can't wait!
I loved Princess for Hire, too. :) Fun read.
My favorite Princess? Today I'm saying Rapunzel from Tangled because she does all she can to make her dreams come true.
In my TBR pile!! :-)
A real princess? Since I'm still harbouring my Royal Wedding obsession I have to say Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge. Loved her dress and poise..gah!
A fictitious one would have to be Mia Thermopolis. I totally adore the Princess Diaries books.
Would love to win this!
These sounds like books that my girly girl would love! Thanks for the book recommendation!
My favorite fiction princess has to be Andrea from Two Moon Princess for I based her on my son.
Real princesses I must agree with Bee, Katherine, Princess of Cambridge awed me too at her wedding.
I loved Princess for Hire! I don't think I have a favorite real life princess - maybe Grace Kelly? But I'm looking forward to The Royal Treatment!
Oh, I adored these books! I just finished The Royal Treatment and I get to review it for Deseret News. Happy work! I can't wait for the next book! (Why do I suddenly sound like a thirteen-year-old?)
Can't wait to read The Royal Treatment! I think it should have been released the same day as Princess Kate of Cambridge wed!!! Must admit one of my favorite real life royals is Prince Albert of Monaco!
I haven't read Princess For Hire. It sounds like a fun mg. :-)
I've only reviewed a few books on my blog. Like you guys, I don't post about them unless I love them. :)
I thought Princess for Hire was a really cute book. I don't really have a favorite princess but I like Belle and Ariel from the Disney movies :)
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