I haven't read Keeper of the Lost Cities yet, but my daughter has. Several times, in fact. She loves it and can't wait to see what Shannon Messenger does next!
2.) A few weeks ago, MG fantasy author Brandon Mull visited the Phoenix area as part of his book tour for Arcade Catastrophe, the newest installment in his Candy Shop Wars series. My daughter (the same bookish young lady I talked about above) came home with amazing news: not only would the author be visiting her school, but she had been picked to introduce him when he spoke to the student body. Thrilled does not begin to describe her reaction to this fabulous opportunity.
I had planned to join her on the Big Day, but a monster cold was kicking my butt, so I ended up at the doctor's office instead. My daughter said the whole thing was awesome. She had lots of fun listening to and visiting with the very, very nice Brandon Mull. Our whole family had actually gone to see him at Deseret Book the previous year (see photo above), but she was excited to spend more time with him.
The good folks at Shadow Mountain asked me to post the book trailer for Arcade Games (which I haven't read, but my daughter says is great) a few weeks ago. I'm a little late, but here you go:
Pretty fun, right?
Anyway, while I was in the store, I noticed Mark S. Nielsen sitting at a table signing copies of his book, I Believe in Jesus Too. The title will probably sound familiar because I reviewed it not long ago. As we chatted, Mark asked about doing another giveaway on my blog, just like the one I ran back in May. Of course, I agreed. It's a lovely book and I'm happy to help someone win a copy of it. Although it's not preachy, I Believe in Jesus Too is about children who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Obviously, you don't have to be LDS to enter the contest, but I wanted to make sure you all know that it is about Mormonism.
Okay, so, up for grabs is one hardcover copy of I Believe in Jesus Too. The giveaway IS open internationally. Here's what you need to do to enter—just leave a comment on this post by midnight on January 1st saying that you're interested in winning the book. For fun, why don't you tell me what you're looking forward to most this holiday season. And ... that's it. Easy cheesy. Good luck!
Let's see, I think that's all I've got for you today. Watch for more reviews to come, but if they don't happen right away ... forgive me, yeah?
I don't need to win the book. I just wanted to say thank you for a personal post. Just what grandma needed. See you all soon!
ReplyDeleteAh, I feel like it's been ages since I went to an author event at Changing Hands. Except it hasn't been that long. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't need to win the book either, just want to tell you that I agree about authors being rockstars!!
ReplyDeleteFun stuff! I'm sorry about the cold, though.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a chance to win the book. And for the Holidays I am totally looking into more time to read!!! Thanks for your reviews, I love reading them and love adding your books to my goodreads selection!
ReplyDeleteJenny
Yea!! I agree... meeting an author is uber cool!!! For the holidays, I'm looking forward to puzzles and games with my kids!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win.
ReplyDeleteI am most looking forward to my husband having some time off of work during the next couple of weeks.
I would love to win the book! This holiday season, I am most looking forward to spending time with my family. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book to read with the kids!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book. It sounds great for all of our littles. I look forward to sleeping in until 7 or 7:30, during the Holidays.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that you do this blog Susan. You were always such a wonderful writer in Journalism in High School. I am so glad your daughter takes after you. Your mother is a wonderful writer as well. :) Love ya! :)
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