The evidence above turned out fuzzy and cut out both of my nieces, but we had a blast! When we were getting our books signed, she recognized my name and asked if I'd commented on her blog. Sometimes, having a unique name is totally awesome, and so is meeting one of your favorite authors and finding out she is every bit as friendly and witty as you'd imagined she'd be.
The sequel to RAPUNZEL'S REVENGE comes out this week, and I am anxiously awaiting two (you heard that right), two copies of CALAMITY JACK. I intend to wear out the first copy, but I'm giving the second one away.
Just looking at the cover makes me want to read it. If you would like a chance to win this collaboration by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, and Nathan Hale (no relation), type CALAMITY JACK somewhere in your comment. I'll close the contest at noon (Pacific) on Friday, January 8th, and select a winner at random.
If you can't possibly wait for the possibility that I might mail you a copy, you can click on the cover in this post to pre-order it at Amazon (last time I checked) for a hefty discount. Book stores should be carrying it by the end of the week, and the above mentioned Hales will be throwing a release party this Saturday.
Well, if I'm going to judge a book by its cover, CALAMITY JACK definitely looks fun:) I'll have to check out RAPUNZEL'S REVENGE. Is it the first in the series? And does Shannon Hale live in Utah, or was she just passing through?
ReplyDeleteShe lives in Salt Lake. Rapunzel's Revenge is the first in the series, and our library has it so yours might too. They're graphic novels/comics, and they are a lot of fun. Have you read anything else by her?
ReplyDeleteWell, I loved the Princess Academy (which I someday will remember to return to you. Hopefully that someday will be soon.) so I bet Calamity Jack would be just as good! :)
ReplyDeleteI was having a wonderful day when I was struck by a CALAMITY. JACK aka my aunt Myrna was having a contest that I wanted to win.PS IS this what you were thinking?
ReplyDeleteNo worries, Rorie. I'm glad you loved it!
ReplyDeleteNot exactly, Sam, but it's even better because it's funny. You're in.
Nope, Myrna, haven't read anything else by her. I just requested RAPUNZEL'S REVENGE, but do you have any other suggestions?
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed rapunzels revenge, with all the CALAMITY(s), JACK was my favorite character :)
ReplyDeletehows that?
Krista, I love all of her books. My favorites are probably PRINCESS ACADEMY (which I almost didn't pick up because of the title, but it wasn't what I expected), THE GOOSE GIRL, and BOOK OF A THOUSAND DAYS. Happy reading :)
ReplyDeleteDaniel, that's great! You guys are just being more creative than the others.
I guess I'm too late to win my free copy - ala Myrna B. - of CALAMITY JACK, but I thought it would be fun to type in caps anyway :) Did I sepll that right? Does spelling it right count?
ReplyDeleteMwah's dear. Glad I found your blog!!
Yes, you spelled it right, and I'm sorry the contest is over. I'm glad you found my blog too!
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