And in case you were worried that Kiersten’s writing will end with this series, let me assure you that it won’t! In fact, soon you’ll be able to read TWO new books a year by Kiersten! That’s right, HarperTeen has just acquired Kiersten White’s next FOUR BOOKS in a major deal and plans to publish two per year beginning in Winter 2013.
Summer Books!
And July 26th is when Kiersten White’s SUPERNATURALLY arrives in stores. Of course this is the sequel to NYT bestseller PARNORMALCY, so don’t miss this chance to catch up with Evie, Lend, Reth and all your other favorite characters. For publicity and tour updates, not to mention Kiersten’s all around fun blog posts, click here
New deals
Kasie West's debut PIVOT POINT, pitched as reminiscent of the movie Sliding Doors, about a girl with the power to search alternate futures who lives out six weeks of two different lives in alternating chapters, both of which hold the potential for love and loss, and ultimately she is forced to choose which fate is she willing to live through, to Sarah Landis at Harper Teen, in a pre-empt, in a very good deal, in a two-book deal, by Michelle Wolfson at Wolfson Literary Agency (World). Follow Kasie’s path to publication via her blog posts.
Mark Di Vincenzo's sequel to the NYT bestseller BUY KETCHUP IN MAY AND FLY AT NOON, a quirky collection of brand new timing tips featuring new categories as well as more tips in old favorites like the best time to buy this and do that, to Kate Nintzel at Harper Perennial, in a very nice deal, for publication in Fall 2012, by Michelle Wolfson at Wolfson Literary Agency (World).
HUGE congratulations to author Kiersten White for PARANORMALCY, which debuted on the New York Times bestseller list! And here’s a look at the gorgeous cover for the second book in the trilogy, SUPERNATURALLY, which is coming out August 30,2011. For updates, follow Kiersten’s blog or check out Kiersten’s author page at HarperTeen.
First-time author White shows the technique and polish of a pro in this absorbing romance, which comes closer than most to hitting the Buffy mark.”
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
PARANORMALCY by Kiersten White hits the stores on August 31. PARANORMALCY stars Evie, a teenager who thinks of herself as normal despite working for the International Paranormal Containment Agency. Kiersten will be touring several cities promoting the book. For more information on her tour and other PARANORMALCY updates, follow Kiersten’s blog or check out Kiersten’s author page at HarperTeen.
Check out the PARANORMALCY book trailer here.
On August 3, you can find IN THE SHADOW OF FREEDOM by Tchicaya Missamou and Travis Sentell in book stores everywhere. Kirkus Reviews described it as, “A remarkable escape story by a young soldier caught in the devastating Congo civil war…a polished, engaging story of courage and will.” For author updates and a video of Tchicaya’s amazingly inspirational story, check out his author page at Atria.
Congratulations to PARANORMALCY author Kiersten White and IN THE SHADOW OF FREEDOM authors Tchicaya Missamou and Travis Sentell on being named Writers Digest Notable Debuts. Both books will be out this summer.
Debut author Tawna Fenske has a new three book deal with Sourcebooks! Deb Werksman bought the books and has planned an aggressive publishing schedule-three books in 12 months. The first of the three romantic comedies, MAKING WAVES, is due out in August 2011. All three books feature fun, faulous characters who show us that while normal is nice, weird can be wonderful! Check out Tawna's blog.
Mark Di Vincenzo's second book, THERE'S WOOD IN YOUR TURKEY BACON: And 333 Other Fascinating Facts That Will Make You Smarter, Safer and Healthier sold again to Kate Nintzel at Harper Perennial in a very nice deal. This book is a quirky collection of fun, cocktail party facts that have Mark's trademark wit, humor, and practical attitude, all grounded in a solid foundation of research.
Big congratulations to Mark Di Vincenzo for hitting the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST for his super fun book BUY KETCHUP IN MAY AND FLY AT NOON. Mark has been getting amazing publicity and you may have seen him on Rachael Ray, heard him on Martha Stewart radio, or seen the book’s cover on the Entertainment Weekly bullseye matrix of cool, hip trends. Keep an eye and ear out for Mark as he continues his publicity blitz for this fabulous book!
Erica Sussman at HarperTeen has acquired World Rights to debut author Kiersten White's teen paranormal trilogy in a significant pre-empt. The first book, PARANORMALCY, is due out in Fall 2010. The books follow a16-year-old named Evie who works for the International Paranormal Containment Agency. At least she does until paranormals start dying, and
she finds out that she may be the only one with the power to save them.
You can learn more at Kiersten's at www.kierstenwhite.com
and her daily blog for fun facts about her life and writing.
Wall Street Journal columnist and author of Upcoming NEW JOB, NEW YOU Alexandra Levit is moving from Ballantine to Berkley with her new book, YOU'RE NOT THE EXCEPTION, YOU'RE THE RULE: Debunking the 10 Myths of
Business Success. Andie Avila acquired World rights to this guide that tells people how to adapt to the new corporate culture that appreciates earnestness, authenticity, and good old fashioned hard work. As always, keep track of Alexandra at her website www.alexandralevit.com
TravelMamas author Colleen Lanin was featured in the June/July issue of BabyTalk magazine. For frequent updates on her guide to traveling with babies and kids, visit her website at www.TravelMamas.com
AJ Menden’s second book in the Elite Hands of Justice series, TEKGRRL, just came out in stores and is getting terrific reviews. Romantic Times gave it 4½ stars and made it a Top Pick in the June 2009 issue saying, “[Tekgrrl] Picks up where Phenomenal Girl 5 left off, Menden brings us into the world of Mindy, the new crime-fighting woman on the literary scene, blending passion, humor and adventure perfectly. The Elite Hands of Justice is a series to look out for, and readers will definitely finish this with one thought in mind: Whose story is next?”
And Dorchester just picked up the next two books in the series, both scheduled to come out in 2010. Keep track of the news, reviews and characters at www.ajmenden.com
Acupuncturist Aimee Raupp’s new book CHILL OUT & GET HEALTHY: Live Clean to Be Strong and Stay Sexy will be in stores in August. Advance praise is already coming in. One early reader emailed,
“When I was in NYC a few weeks ago, I stumbled upon an advance copy of your book…Aimee, your book is changing my life. Thank you. I wish I still lived in NYC to see you for acupuncture. I have pre-ordered copies for several of my girlfriends as presents and I have posted about it on FaceBook to a girlfriend of mine in NYC who has been trying for years the CTFO! I look forward to finishing your book, and to the transformation I hope to achieve in diet, lower stress levels and most importantly, the Mental Detox.
I've been eating more of the foods your recommended this week and have been able to shift my anxiety levels just with reaching for the right foods at the right times. Again, thank you! thank you! THANK YOU!”
Mark DiVincenzo’s BUY KETCHUP IN MAY AND FLY AT NOON: A Guide to the Best Time to Buy This, Do That, and Go There will be out in October but it’s already getting great buzz. Look for this snazzy cover everywhere, as well as the author in stores and on your TV. Updates to follow as the release gets closer.
Alexandra Levit, our resident career and general workplace expert, is a member of the Business Roundtable's Springboard Project, which is advising the Obama administration on current workplace issues. But you don’t have to wait for the committee’s recommendations to read Alexandra’s advice; check out her weekly, syndicated Wall Street Journal column
And Alexandra’s next book NEW JOB, NEW YOU: A Guide to Reinventing yourself in a Bright New Career will be coming out in January 2010 with a foreward by Stephen Covey, bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Ballantine has designed the dynamic new cover shown here.
Advance praise for the book is great:
"NEW JOB, NEW YOU is one of the best career books I've read in a very long time. It's packed with success stories, interesting statistics, and probing exercises. But equally important, it does a terrific job of helping readers understand their motivations for seeking change in the first place. If a new, better, or different career is on your horizon, you want -- you need -- Alexandra Levit as your guide."
-- Daniel H. Pink, author of A WHOLE NEW MIND and THE ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY BUNKO
The second edition of Alexandra’s top seller THEY DON’T TEACH CORPORATE IN COLLEGE is available now with plenty of new tips. As always, you can find more information at Alexandra’s website at www.alexandralevit.com
