It’s here!!!!!  My cover is finally here…well…it’s not here.  It’s HERE!!!!

Tags: Anica Rissi, Kim Sabatini, Kimberly Sabatini, Lindsay Cumming, Michelle Wolfson, Simon and Schuster, Simon Pulse, YA Author, YA Novel, YA Writer

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I thought I would have my Random Act of Publicity be an update about the up-and-coming books (that currently have cover art) of the Apocalypsies.  The Apocalypsies are a group of debut authors for 2012, which means that some of these books are coming your way soon and may even be floating around as ARC’s (Advanced Reader Copies).   I still don’t have a cover yet, but after seeing all the amazing covers for 2012, I know that I can’t go wrong.  Of course, I’m not the only Apoclaypsie waiting, the covers are constantly rolling in and the list is always growing.  I’ll be updating it again at a later date, but in the mean time…drum roll…here is the current line-up.  Feel free to click on each book cover to find out more about the book and author.

*POSSESS is out and currently available for purchase!!!!!  Reading my copy and loving it!

Don’t forget, you can also add these and other Apocalypsie 2012 Debut books to your Goodreads list.  And if you don’t have time to do your own Random Act of Publicity, please feel free to pass this list of amazing authors along to everyone you know.  Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.  Now…go…act random…in public…shoo!

Tags: Kimberly Sabatini, Random Acts of Publicity

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Yes, I didn’t get far. It’s still Friday morning. But I’m liking how the awesomeness of Bruce Coville is followed by the amazingness of Jerry Pinkney.

Jerry Pinkney-A SENSE OF PLACE: REAL AND IMAGINED

What I loved about Jerry Pinkney was learning that he took special care to find the smaller stories, hidden in his own illustrations.  I wish I could show you the art work.  The example he used, that really allowed me to understand what he was saying, was a red wagon.  In the first picture, the wagon, a prized possession of a child, was amongst the things needed to be packed when a family had to leave their home behind.  In a later picture of the house, now vacant, the wagon was left in the yard.  There was no room for it to be taken.  This one little detail, told so much about what was happening in the lives of the characters in the story, yet it was not the story itself.  It was hauntingly sad and beautiful at the same time.  His artistry had amazing depth.

Additionally, I was encouraged to discover that Jerry was dyslexic and a very reluctant reader growing up. As many of you know, my oldest (10) is dyslexic and I love to find positive role models that he can look too. <3  We spent time talking and he was a very gracious and kind person.  I was so proud to bring a signed book home for my son.

I know you’ve been sitting for awhile so it’s time to get up and switch rooms for the first Workshop of the Conference.  I decided to do something I’ve never done  before and attend an illustrators session.  Why?  Well…*squee* My cover is being worked on at this very moment and I’m finding it hard to think about anything else. LOL!!!  Also, this next speaker just happens to be Art Director for Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers AND he was a puppet designer in Jim Henson’s Muppet Workshop.  That is just cool!  It was too tempting of an opportunity to pass up.

*Moderator-Lin Oliver

Here are the best and most interesting comments that I took from the panel discussion…

BH-Don’t be too tough on the electronic future, it has potential.  It is bringing in new readers.

JSG-There is no one right way to sell a book.  Every path is different.

JH-Kids are always at the forefront of innovation and technology.

JH-No matter what the format, content is key.  Great writing is key.

BH-Sometimes you can be “before” the trend.  A strong back list-repackaging.  Need to be nimble and think in a new way.

JSG-The only time social media works is when it’s genuine to the author.  When it feels natural to the author, they capture their writing voice in their social media voice.

JH-While there is an upside to social media, it can cause a lot of stress and take up writing time.

JSG-I firmly agree in voices finding their way, when publishing doesn’t serve, but at the risk of being unpopular, I firmly believe in publishing.

DD-Adults are buying YA

BH-The teen market has only about 4% of the ebook market.

I know that this was a bit of a mash-up of thoughts from the publishers, but those were the things that jumped out at me.  Before I sign off (until the next installment) I thought you might like a peek at the hotel…

This was the Hyatt Regency and I’m just going to put it out there and say that they had one of the nicest hotel staffs I’ve ever met.  They were really, really sweet and friendly and I LOVED riding the elevator and chatting with them.  My favorite person was the adorable lady helping me get into my room when the key didn’t work.  She didn’t even laugh, when she pointed out that I was trying to break and enter into room 1656, when all of my own personal belongings were clearly in room 1652.  *head thunk*

This was the line of people at Starbucks in the lobby.  Each morning, our eyes propped open with tooth picks, we all descended upon the coffee people.  We picked their barista bones clean, leaving empty shelves and discarded coffee sleeves in our wake.  The whole scene made me want to write.

THE DAY THE WRITERS CAME…

When the morning sun wakes up,
We writers come to get a cup.
We come from almost all the states
So Starbucks gives us discount rates.
I check my watch, I need to go,
Why is the freaking line so slow?
The staff is nice, they really are,
But god, I wish I had my car.
Should I get a cake pop? NO!
I settle for a cup of Joe.
And perhaps a bagel.  :o)

First up on Monday…Libba Bray!!!!

Tags: Jerry Pinkney, LA11SCBWI, publishers

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You might recall that I’m a member of the Apocalypsies, a 2012 group of debut authors.  All of a sudden it seems like I can’t keep up with all the gorgeous cover reveals.  They are blowing my socks off, so I’ve just got to share them with you.  The covers alone make me want to snatch the book and run, but make no mistakes, what’s between the pages has me as excited as the amazing cover art.

*drum roll please*

You can click on each cover to find out more information about the author and the book. 


WE ARE NOW UP TO THREE FOUR COVERS ADDED ON TO THE ORIGINAL LIST!!!!


4) It’s an addiction and I just can’t stop…

3) Glad I crossed my fingers because I missed one…and you don’t want to miss this one!

2) Last cover add on…I promise *fingers crossed behind back*  You have to see this!!!!

1) Amended…brand new cover added NOW!

See–told you they look AWESOME!  And like the rest of the Apocalypsies, I can’t wait to have one of my own some day.  If you like what you see, you can also add these and other Apocalypsie 2012 Debut books to your Goodreads list.

Of course–if a particular cover and/or book just makes you go *squee* I know the author would love to hear about it.  And to make it fair– if you’re the author of one of these gorgeous covers, maybe you could leave a little tidbit of information about your cover in the comment section.

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Tags: Waiting on

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