I’m a little bit late, but Happy October, everyone! October has always been my favorite month, thanks to pumpkin spice lattes, the trees changing colors, and Halloween, among other things.
And! I have all kinds of good news to share (so please excuse all the exclamation marks):
#1 – I’m excited to announce that my third book, MAGNOLIA, has been sold to Simon & Schuster/Gallery Books!
It’s a standalone, so you won’t see any of the folks from CREEP and FREAK in this one (at least I don’t think you will, but I guess I shouldn’t say that since I haven’t actually written it yet). But I will say that I’m stoked to write something new with all-new characters who have totally new flaws. Release date is tentatively scheduled for June 2014, but I’ll keep you posted. And since I haven’t written it yet, I don’t want to say anything about what it’s about, because things always change as I’m writing.
#2 – The cover for the mass market paperback version of FREAK was sent to me while I was at Bouchercon!
This cover may not be final yet, but here’s a sneak peek of what they’ve come up with so far (it may change, and if it does, I’ll post those versions, too).
What do you think? I love the red! It’s so bloody eye-catching. The release date for the mass market version is summer 2013.
#3 – I was on the Lifestyle Network in the Philippines! I remember doing a few TV interviews while I was there (at least three, I think) and I was told this particular clip aired about a week ago. While I have to admit I’m a little freaked out about seeing myself on TV (okay, a lot freaked out), I’m still glowing from the amazing coverage my books received while I was in Manila last month. I really couldn’t have asked for a better book tour.
#4 – If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, FREAK will be featured tomorrow, October 17th, on Good Morning Texas, at 9 a.m. Central time, on WFAA Channel 8. I’m told it’s the fifth largest US television market! If you can’t catch the show, there will be a link to the segment on the show’s website after it airs (and I’ll add it to this post once it does). Woo hoo!
#5 – My good friend JB Lynn’s newest book, FURTHER CONFESSIONS OF A SLIGHTLY NEUROTIC HITWOMAN, is out today! I loved JB’s first book and can’t wait to read this one. Congratulations, Jen!
Whew! Are you having a good October? Any good news to share?
All good things! Except that we have to wait so long for Magnolia.
Omg! Congratulations on your neW deal! And the red cover is so striking, it's gorgeous! Yeay for you on all the cool October stuff!
Wow! It's great to hear so much good news. 😀 Congratulations!
Congrats on all the amazing news! And I LOVE the new cover. 🙂
Congratulations girl!! That's amazing news, I am so happy for you=)
Love the red cover. And congrats on selling MAGNOLIA!
Great news about your third book. Now all you have to do is write it … no pressure 😀
Pfft… a mere technicality. *she says and then faints*
🙂
Thanks babe! 2014 does seem like forever…
Thank you! Glad you like the red!
Thanks, Carrie! Hugs!
Thanks Peggy! And so glad you like the cover. 🙂
Thanks, babe! Miss you!
Thank you so much! 🙂
Oh boy, this is what I've been waiting for! I couldn't wait to hear about your next book deal, Jen, and now it's finally here. You know what, I'm actually more excited about this being a standalone rather than a sequel to Freak. Yeah, imagine that! You have so much talent, and all I want to do is see it grow and branch out to all sorts of twisted, exciting places. Woooooooo!
Oh, and the marketing people know what they're doing with that awesome red cover. Wow! Talk about grabbing one's attention from across the room!
I'm so happy for all your continued success this year. Now, get to writing! But no pressure. No, none at all. 🙂
Yay!!! How awesome for you!!! First, I agree with David, that cover stands out and is a GREAT eye grabber! Second, 2014 will be here before you know it, so get to writing! Third, I love October as well, it's my favorite month of the year. And lastly, I can't tell you enough how much I admire you and your talent! You're truly inspiring and amazing! -For reals! ha!
Love the FREAK cover! Red is my 2nd fav color (blue being #1). I'm glad so many good things are happening to you…you deserve it. : )
Congratulations on the next book! And you and your book on TV? Whoa…
Nancy's book comes out tomorrow and I can't wait for her to visit the Ninja Army on Friday, as that's a special day for me!
Congrats all-around!
(and thank you!)
Congratulations on Magnolia! That's awesome news. And I know I'm a little late, but I started Freak last night. So far, so delicious. ;o)
Awesome. There are always good things who come to work hard. Can't wait for that new book!
Everyone is telling you that you're awesome. Maybe you agree, maybe you don't, but now there's proof. Magnolia sold before you have written it.
BAM!
Absolute proof of awesomeness. There can be no doubt.
My good news is that I have finished my book. (I think.) We'll see.
Happy October Jennifer, and rock November and December too.
Congrats, Jenny! And how cool that October is a great month for you, too. My book just hit Oprah.com (brag brag) but I wanna be on Dallas TV, that's awesome – and so close to me, I wonder if I can watch it somehow?!
YOU ON FIRE!! Book #3 already? Holy cow. I'm impressed — and proud of you.
love the cover! the only change I would make would be to have the title carved into the book, and/or your name. congrats on Magnolia.
I hope you and your readers will sign up and take part in my Scare Me! Blogfest on Halloween. Should be fun.
Congratulations on all of this exciting news! I'm especially excited to read your new book, and wish 2014 wasn't so far away!
Well, not good news like that!!!! Whewww hooo!!! I didn't know you had a name picked already!! I picture large magnolias with drops of blood on them.ha I think I just creeped myself out.
Love the red cover, and congrats on the continued coverage! By the time we get a chance to stalk Stephen King together, he will be begging to meet with you!lol This is good.
Congrats on the awesome news, Jennifer! I can't wait to complete the set, but I suppose you *do* have to write it first, so I'll try not to be too impatient.
Wowzer!! Lots of great news. Really, awesome cover and congrats on selling the third book. And I've noticed Manilla really knows how to treat authors right. You and Samantha both got the royal treatment there. So cool.
Congratulations, Jennifer! So psyched for your new book!
Thanks, David! I'm very, very excited about writing this one. I'm sure the nerves will hit later, ha.
Thanks so much, Yvonne. Your support means everything!
Thanks girl! 🙂 I love the red, too – though I never wear red myself. But I think it looks cool on a book.
So proud of you, my friend! You've accomplished so much and given back so much, and the world is better with you in it.
Thanks Jen! And congrats again!
Aw, thanks B.E.! I'm so glad (and nervous, haha) that you're reading! Hope you enjoy. 🙂
Thanks, B. I so appreciate that. 🙂
YOU FINISHED YOUR BOOK! YAY! So happy for you! *fist bump*
Hope you're feeling a bit better after today, Charlie. I'll check in with you later!
Brag away, my friend! So excited for your Oprah review! That's as good as it gets, and so well-deserved. 🙂
Thanks, Milo! Proud of you too, buddy. We've come a long way, haven't we?
Those are awesome ideas, Budd. Maybe with the next one they'll do something more evil!
I'll be sure to tweet about your blogfest!
Thanks Ghenet! 2014 does seem like it will never get here… but I know better. 🙂
I already love your cover idea! And we need to make that Stephen King stalking excursion happen soon, while we're both still young and strong enough to rule the prisons we'll inevitably be sent to. Ha.
Aw, thanks Sophia! I'll write fast, I promise – maybe they'll move up the release date (haha, as if). 🙂
Manila was fabulous, and if they like me, they LOVE Samantha! She is a true rock star. 🙂
Thanks girl! Dying to read yours already!
So so happy for you! Keep up the great work. D
Thank you, my friend! 🙂
Woohoo! Being a southern girl, I love the name Magnolia! Super exciting. And congrats on all the other news and JB's news, too!
I'm late to the party, but OMG!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Amazing news, beautiful book cover, and the glamour of TV!! Wow, girl, you're on fire!
This makes me really, really happy!! 😀 When is Magnolia coming out? 2o14?
Bah, in my excitement I hadn't realized that I already had read that it was probably out in June 2014. lol!! ;D Guess the tentatively made my brain understand I didn't know yet, lol.
Also late to the party. Congratulations on all your good news, and great review for FREAK on that TV show. I've been on TV and radio a couple of times; I think what gets me isn't so much how I look as how I sound. I can't get used to that.
Congratulations, Jennifer. You seem to be well on your way, my friend. And I couldn't be happier. Happy Halloween.
-Jimmy