Jul 27, 2010 Posted by thunderchikin

PJ Hoover Gives Away an ARC of Black Hole Sun

Author and Texas Sweetheart (FCC disclaimer: they really are in Texas and really are sweethearts) PJ Hoover (author of The Forgotten Worlds Trilogy) is giving away an ARC of Black Hole Sun, which she calls one of “two of my favorite reads this year.” Here are the details: Clickity... read more

Feb 27, 2010 Posted by thunderchikin

Covers for Black Hole Sun & Soul Enchilada Paperback

Guess what? After months of anticipation (and teasing on my part), the Fall 2010 Greenwillow Books catalog has been released, which means I can officially share the jackets for both Black Hole Sun (a future-dystopia kick-ass action novel set on Mars that will will be released on August 24) and the paperback version of Soul Enchilada (to be released on August 31). Looks like August is going to end with a... read more

Jan 26, 2010 Posted by thunderchikin

Join Me at the Virginia Festival of the Book

Come join me and a host of other YA authors for this year’s Virginia Festival of the Book, March 19-20 in Charlottesville, VA. I’ll be presenting and reading from Black Hole Sun on March 20, joined by Jennifer Hubbard, Amy Brecount While, and Paula Chase Hyman. But that’s not all!  The day will be full of panels featuring award-winning YA and children’s authors: Terrific... read more

Jul 14, 2009 Posted by thunderchikin

ALA 2009

Got on plane to Chicago. Had dinner with seven friends I’ve never met. Slept. Had breakfast in presence of Newbery rock star. Signed many books. Wandered the hall. Listened the best young adults talk books. Floated out of room. Had dinner with editor and partner in crime. Accidently offed writer during conversation. Slept. Klatched a bunce of coffee. Wandered the hall. Grabbed a sub. Heard old Neil talk... read more

May 4, 2009 Posted by thunderchikin

Boys & Girls Club Brilliance

Ever had the odd experience of *knowing* you’ve made a post, but when you look back, it’s not there? That’s the case with my post last week chronicling the second day of the WonderTwins Mini-Tour. Although I wrote the post, somehow my blogging client software didn’t follow my command to post it. What good is software if it doesn’t follow your commands? The original post is... read more