Entries by Cynthea Liu
Contest Alert: Library Lovin’ Challenge, PARIS PAN giveaway (03/26/09 – Ongoing)
April 19th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · 
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Who: Open to anyone (13+)
What: Each commenter will receive three autographed PARIS PAN bookplates (if requested). Two winners will receive an autographed copy of PARIS PAN TAKES THE DARE.
When: (03/26/09) - Until 1000 comments are received.
How: Just leave a comment and tell Cynthea to "Show me the money!" You may also request bookplates and enter to win PARIS PAN TAKES THE DARE by completing the bookplate request form. See the link below to take Cynthea's Library Lovin' Challenge.
Where: http://www.cynthealiu.com/2009/03/bloggers-library-loving-challenge/… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: REVELATIONS by Melissa De La Cruz Giveaway (04/09/09-04/13/09)
April 8th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: Anyone is eligible.
What: A copy of Melissa De La Cruz's REVELATIONS (book 3 in the Blue Bloods series)
When: 4/9/09-4/13/09
How: All you have to do is comment on our main blog site during this week to be entered. Other details for the contest on our Contests Page
Where: http://myfavoriteauthor.blogspot.com
Categories: Contests
Author Spotlight: Mark Fink, STEPPING UP (Giveaway Alert: Now – 04/08/09)
April 1st, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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This week, we're celebrating Mark Fink's debut! Mark has written and produced for television and has worked for every major network. He wrote comedies including Full House, and Saved by the Bell, and created the NBC Saturday morning series, Hang Time. Two of his published short stories have won awards. He lives near Los Angeles with his wife and two sons, and plays basketball as often as his body allows.
Here's a little bit about STEPPING UP (WestSide Books)
Ernie Dolan is plagued by the curse of average. Nothing about him stands out, except his stutter. He goes off to a competitive… Continue reading
Categories: Author Spotlight · Contests
Contest Alert: Debs Love Librarians Giveaway (Now through 03/27/09)
March 23rd, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: Librarians and library workers who work with children -- school, public, development centers, wherever. The prize will be sent to you at your library, which must be in the United States or Canada. We do of course love foreign librarians, too, but the cost of postage for such a package is scary. Our hope is that you will read the books, maybe add them to your collection, or give them and the ARCs away as prizes. Spread the love! Are you a librarian-in-training? Yes, you, too can enter. And once you get that fabulous job, bring the books with… Continue reading
Categories: Contests
Connect with Nan Marino: Confessions of a First Time Author
March 2nd, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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I thought that being on this side of a book contract would be different. Don't get me wrong. I'm thrilled to be here. There have been moments of pure joy I will hold inside me forever.
Yet somehow, I thought that having the validation of a book offer would make writing easier. Ideas would surge. Words would flow. The constant tapping of my keyboard would be so loud and persistent, it would force my dog to seek refuge in the farthest corners of our home. And all my writing insecurities would go away.
It hasn't happened. I still fight with words, search… Continue reading
Categories: Connect
Author Spotlight: J.E. MacLeod, WAITING TO SCORE (Giveaway Now-03/04/09)
February 26th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Today, J.E. MacLeod is celebrating her debut! Let's give her a big hand. Just so you know, J.E. lives near the Rocky Mountains and grew up with a hockey-coach father and two brothers who played hockey. Inspiration for the book? I think so ...
A little bit about WAITING TO SCORE.
Zack Chase, new in town, gets a crash course in the dangerous, fast-paced lives of local teen athletes. A good-looking, book-loving hockey star, Zack's also expected to be a womanizing, alcohol-abusing party animal, but it's not who he is. As jealous, obnoxious team captain Mac hounds him, Zack falls for Goth-girl… Continue reading
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Connect with Bettina Restrepo: Golden Books, a Golden Legacy
February 25th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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I attended a conference this weekend where editors spoke about their publishing houses. In particular, Diane Muldrow of Golden Books really impressed when spoke about the history of Golden Books and art she discovered in the archives of Golden Books (former Golden Publishing, now Random House).
Golden Books dates back to 1942 when their books were 25 cents. The original books were hardbacks with dust covers and 42 pages, but that quickly went away due to cost. The dust jacket even contained specialized promotions for War Bonds! Can you imagine the Pokey Little Puppy hocking war bonds? Today Little Golden Books… Continue reading
Categories: Connect
Contest Alert: Win signed ARC of TWENTY BOY SUMMER (now through 2/28)
February 24th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: Anyone, anywhere, who is on Facebook (participants under 13 must have a parent or guardian enter).
What: 2 winners will receive an autographed ARC of TWENTY BOY SUMMER by Sarah Ockler
When: Now-2/28/09 until 11:59PM (EST)
How: Join the TWENTY BOY SUMMER fan page on Facebook
Where: Full details and more chances to win on Sarah's Web site
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Contest Alert: Win the 2nd Great “Haul” of China, including your own terra cotta warrior (Now – 02/28/09)
February 24th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: Any resident within the U.S. Only one entry per guest (total) for the THE GREAT CALL OF CHINA release and after-hours party.
What: The Great "Haul" of China - a $10 gift card, a signed copy of THE GREAT CALL OF CHINA, a certificate declaring you General Commander, and your very own Terra Cotta Warrior direct from Xi'an, China. Everyone wins a party favor including autographed bookplates and a chance to win 1 of 4 hong baos (red envelopes.)
When: Now through 02/28/09.
How: Attend the party online and complete a party favor request form to receive your party favor. To win… Continue reading
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Connect with Deva Fagan: Food and Fiction in Farmer Boy
February 24th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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I love books that make me feel, that entertain me, that give me insights into life and hope for humanity. But there’s something much less cerebral that will always win me over to a book: tasty food descriptions!
When I reminisce about favorite childhood books, I have to admit that a big portion of the memories involve the characters chowing down on delectable treats. From Chester Cricket sharing a bit of liverwurst with Tucker Mouse to Ramona’s trip to Whopperburger to the bubbly pies at Harper Hall, I’ve always loved reading about what characters eat.
At first I thought I’d do… Continue reading
Categories: Connect
Connect with Cynthea: The movie that made Papa Liu cry …
February 19th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Hi everyone,
I'm so happy to post on Connect on this auscpicious day! It's my debut - THE GREAT CALL OF CHINA is out! (ages 12+, an adopted teen searches for answers to her past).
I didn't think the day would be this emotional, but when Papa Liu rang my house, sobbing, I knew I had done something horribly wrong or very right.
Fortunately, I did good.
Come see the movie that made Dad cry.
The film that's convinced him his hard work in the States to secure his children's bright future has finally paid off.
(*Just don't tell him how much I make.*)
This is… Continue reading
Categories: Connect
Connect with Gabriele Goldstone: Finding your voice – literally!
February 16th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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To be a writer, you write, right? If only. To be a writer, you not only write (and isn’t that a loaded word?), you must network (via the internet and in person), and you must promote, via public speaking. Suddenly, the shy, reticent wordsmith has to get out there and talk in front of strangers. Gulp. Help!
So I’m taking a six week course on public speaking. We meet once a week and together we experiment with voice. Not the writing voice, but the speaking voice. It’s been a lot of nerve-wracking fun.
Some points to share when speaking… Continue reading
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Connect with Lauren Bjorkman: Mother Son Book Clubs
February 12th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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I have belonged to one book club or another for more than ten years. I like them! My book club homies motivate me to read challenging books, ones I would've never picked up on my own. Our discussions take us to wild and true places. But I've never belonged to a Mother Daughter Book Club. I don't have a daughter. I have two sons, though, and they both love to read.
So what if I started a Mother Son Book Club? Maybe that would be a good activity for when the teen-age years hit (in 1 year, 1 month, and 5… Continue reading
Categories: Book Recommendations · Connect
Unsung Books: THE CHANGELING
February 11th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Megan Crewe discusses one of her favorite "unsung" books, THE CHANGELING by Zilpha Snyder, a powerful and magical story that more people should be reading. Find out more at http://megancrewe.livejournal.com/191914.html
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Connect with Jennifer R. Hubbard: Choices
February 10th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Stories are full of choices, crossroads, dilemmas. A character may decide whether to speak or keep silent, whether to stay or go, whether to let the rest of the world know who he or she truly is. The character may risk discrimination, injury, or the loss of a dream. As a writer, I build my stories around critical choices.
One of the benefits of literature is the chance to explore alternatives in a way that we can't in life. In books, we get to try the road not taken. One way for readers, classes, and book clubs to approach a book… Continue reading
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What’s New at AuthorsNow!
February 9th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Hello, everyone,
Since our launch last December, AuthorsNow! has received wonderful attention from book lovers like you. Thanks for spreading the word and keep telling your friends and colleagues about us. Your support let's us know we are doing something right in the effort to bring you the latest on debut children's and teen books.
We're also pleased to report we are over 110 members strong with more authors and more books on the way!
Now here's what's new at AuthorsNow!
- Our improved search feature makes it even easier to find books you want.
- The author map (see right sidebar) is very handy for finding
Categories: Announcements
Connect with Kathryn Fitzmaurice: The Story Behind the Story
February 4th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Like many of my fellow AuthorsNow! authors, I have dreamed of being a real writer ever since I can remember. Well actually, techincally, since I was thirteen. Today, my first middle grade novel, The Year the Swallows Came Early, was released. And here, in this link, is the story behind my novel. The story that waited quietly and patiently in a drawer for 25 years. I couldn't be happier with how this reporter wrote it up. My favorite part: when he listened to me read an inscription my grandmother wrote to me ages ago in a volume of Emily Dickinson poetry which… Continue reading
Categories: Connect · Interviews
CONTEST ALERT: CRACKED UP TO BE Giveaway (now – 01/22/2009)
January 20th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada.
What: A signed copy of CRACKED UP TO BE by Courtney Summers!
When: Now - 01/22/2009
How: Leave a comment on
Where: http://www.thestorysiren.com/2009/01/author-tales-courtney-summers.html…
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Welcome to AuthorsNow!
December 7th, 2008 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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New talent is in town! Learn about what's hitting the shelves in children's and teen literature today from our debut authors and illustrators. Not only will you find information about our books, but we'll also point you to other popular groups, web sites, blogs, and communities who love children's books as much as we do! So grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair as we discuss what's happening with AuthorsNow!…
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Class of 2K9
October 1st, 2008 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Many of our AN! members are part of this wonderful organization for middle grade and young adult fiction novelists. Visit http:/www.classof2k9.com to learn more about them. Continue reading
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