Me? A Cosmo Girl?

by | Jun 6, 2012 | Uncategorized | 49 comments

We interrupt our contest programming to bring you a few short announcements:

I’m interviewed at horror author Luke Walker‘s blog today, where I discuss tipples, Stephen King, and what a mean boy said to me in a workshop.

I got a brief mention in Canada’s National Post last Friday! Super cool.

I was over at the ThrillerFest blog yesterday, where I admit to gushing all over Jeffery Deaver (and yes, there is pictorial evidence).

I’ve always dreamed of being a Cosmo Girl and now it’s happened! I am honored to have been chosen as Cosmopolitan Philippines‘ Fun Fearless Female for June! The article isn’t available online without a subscription, but here’s a snapshot of the print article:

And last but not least, did you enter my FREAK giveaway? You have till June 17th! All you have to do is tell me a story using the word FREAK, and you could win an ARC, a copy of CREEP, and a $50 Amazon gift card!

Even if you’re not planning to enter, you gotta read the stories. They’re cringe-worthy, guys! CRINGE-WORTHY! And I mean that as a total freaking compliment.

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49 Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh
    Alex J. Cavanaugh on June 6, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    All of that is awesome news, Jennifer! I'll go check out your guest post.

  2. Cherie Reich
    Cherie Reich on June 6, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Yay about all the great announcements!

  3. Casey L. Clark
    Casey L. Clark on June 6, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    OMG! That is so AMAZING! Such exciting news!

    (what girl doesn't secretly dream of being a Cosmo girl?!) *lol*

  4. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 6, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Thanks, Alex!

  5. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 6, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Thanks, Cherie! Happy 3-year anniversary!

  6. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 6, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Tee hee! I wonder if I can add this to my author bio for the next book… 😉

  7. Mattie Piela
    Mattie Piela on June 6, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    So exciting whirlie girlie!You must feel as though you are riding dead center of a cyclone!

  8. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 6, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    That's pretty much it, exactly! How did you know? 🙂

  9. Charlie Rice
    Charlie Rice on June 6, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    Excellent news. I'm trilled for you. 🙂

  10. Carrie Butler
    Carrie Butler on June 6, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    Check you out, rock star! I'm loving all the JH buzz. 😀

  11. alexia
    alexia on June 7, 2012 at 1:05 am

    Woohoo! You're a total Super Star! Congrats! Checking out the contest now…

  12. B.E. Sanderson
    B.E. Sanderson on June 7, 2012 at 2:37 am

    Way to go, Jennifer! You rock. =o)

  13. James Garcia Jr.
    James Garcia Jr. on June 7, 2012 at 2:58 am

    Congratulations, Jennifer. Sweet! 😉
    I will definitely be back for the contest. I'm just looking for my muse. Say, you haven't seen her? Have you? No?
    Damn!

    -Jimmy

  14. Nancy Thompson
    Nancy Thompson on June 7, 2012 at 6:06 am

    Maximum exposure!! I caught 'em all except Lyke's which I just read & loved. You're a super star!!

  15. Kyra Lennon
    Kyra Lennon on June 7, 2012 at 6:17 am

    Being a Cosmo girl is just about the coolest thing EVER! Congrats!

  16. Luke Walker
    Luke Walker on June 7, 2012 at 8:12 am

    It was great to have you over at my blog, Jenny. You're welcome any time.

  18. D. U. Okonkwo
    D. U. Okonkwo on June 7, 2012 at 10:30 am

    PS – Hope things are a lot better your end and you're able to smile more. D

  19. David Batista
    David Batista on June 7, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    I really liked your interview on Luke's blog. Thanks for educating us on what a tipple is (which I had to ignore rhymes with nipple), and also for your advice to up and coming writers. So true! I have to constantly remind myself to never give up!

  20. Libby
    Libby on June 7, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! How's it feel to be famous?

  21. Budd
    Budd on June 7, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    I didn't know you were Philipina. Congrats, on cosmo and not being Philipina, not that you shouldn't be proud of that, just that you have always been that and it was your parents that did that and not you. Crap, congrats for that too.

    Camosta ca?

  22. Ghenet Myrthil
    Ghenet Myrthil on June 7, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    So cool that you're in Cosmo!

  23. The Golden Eagle
    The Golden Eagle on June 8, 2012 at 12:54 am

    Congratulations on all the news! 🙂

  24. Yvonne
    Yvonne on June 8, 2012 at 5:17 am

    Yay!I'm all kinds of excited for you! How cool is that??? Congratulations again! 🙂

  26. Milo James Fowler
    Milo James Fowler on June 10, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Way to go! You are seriously all over the place. The more folks who learn about your work, the better.

  27. Danielle B.
    Danielle B. on June 11, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    How cool is that! Super excited for you!

  28. Jennifer
    Jennifer on June 11, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    That is way cool! Congratulations…….I have to go now and finish my story for the contest.

  29. Marsha Sigman
    Marsha Sigman on June 11, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    OMG. You are officially a celebrity.ha How freakin' awesome is that? Congrats to you!!!

  30. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    Thanks Charlie!

  31. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Aw, thanks, Carrie! I'm so happy for your amazing news!

  32. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Thanks, my friend! 🙂 And thanks so much for the mention on your blog!

  33. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Thanks B.E.! 😀

  34. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Your muse is a girl? Mine is a guy. INTERESTING… 🙂

  35. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    Haha, I knew you'd seen them all for the most part (that's either a plus or a drawback to being my friend.) Thanks, babe. 🙂

  36. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Aw, thanks, Kyra!

  37. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Thanks for having me, Luke! Looking forward to your guest post.

  38. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Thanks, D.U.! Things are better… and I'm working on the smile. 🙂

  39. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    Thanks, David! NIPPLE NIPPLE NIPPLE! I thought a tipple was, like, the tip of a nipple or something, haha.

  40. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Thank you! And… it's pretty cool. 🙂

  41. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Budd, I don't even speak the language! One of these days I should really buckle down and learn. Thanks so much.

  42. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Thanks Ghenet! And I enjoyed all your BEA pictures!

  44. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Thank you, Yvonne! 🙂

  45. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    No problem, your blog is awesome. Thanks for stopping by.

  46. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Thanks Milo! I always find it challenging to promote myself without annoying people – it's an art I have not yet mastered. 🙂

  47. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Thanks Danielle!

  48. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    Thanks Jennifer! And your new puppy is so cute!

  49. Jennifer Hillier
    Jennifer Hillier on June 12, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Thanks Marsha! I don't know about celebrity, but I'll take it! 🙂

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