I've been really excited to show you guys something, but it just hadn't been quite time for the big unveiling.
This is my May release, The Revised Life of Ellie Sweet. She's a teen writer just like you guys, and look at that mischief in her eyes - you just know she's up to no good, don't you? Here's a little bit about the story:
Don't just get even - write a novel
When ousted by her lifelong friends, teen writer Ellie Sweet takes to story writing as self-therapy. She casts herself as Lady Gabrielle, a favorite in the medieval Italian court, her ex-friends as her catty rivals, and makes a pesky rake of the boy who thinks he’s too good for her in real life. But when Ellie achieves the impossible and her “coping mechanism” becomes a published novel, she faces the consequences of using her pen as her sword.
This book was super fun to write, and it's an extra fun release because I'm helping launch a new line of YA books with several other amazing writers: Laura Smith, Laura Kurk (both of whom you might recognize from being on Go Teen Writers), Jennifer Murgia, and Rajdeep Paulus.
Laura Smith is putting together a "Street Team" for us where you get free books in exchange for helping us promote the new line. And who doesn't like free books? If you want to check out details and get signed up, head on over to Laura Smith's blog.
Happy Saturday, everyone!
What exciting news! I can't wait to read your new release, as well as the other books in this line. Heading to Laura Smith's blog right now..
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jill!
DeleteI saw this book when I stopped by your website a few days ago! I wondered when you would release a new one. I'm really excited for you, Stephanie! I hope this book gets the amazing release it deserves.
ReplyDelete~Sarah Faulkner
www.inklinedwriters.blogspot.com
How sweet, Sarah! Thank you :)
DeleteI love the cover! I can't wait for it to release. It sounds super fun. :)
ReplyDeleteI do too. She's a perfect Ellie :)
DeleteOoh! Your new book looks so cool, Stephanie! I'll be looking forward to its release in May. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Gillian!
DeleteOooo!!!! How extremely exciting, Stephanie! Me oh my! I’m on a ‘un-offical fictional reading break’ right now, but that will be one of the first books I want to read when I’m off of it. Such a cool sounding storyline… And wow, I just like your characters! Congratulations. Amazing cover, too! I really like her eyes. =)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I feel very honored :)
DeleteWait wasn't this he book you were gathering ideas for awhile back? I seem to remember the plot.
ReplyDeleteYes, Anne-girl! It feels like forever ago, but yes, many of you helped me with what kind of story Ellie would want to write.
DeleteI've thought her eyes were pretty mischievous too. I love it, this books sounds really fun and unique :) can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Tonya!
DeleteWill your book be christian fiction?
ReplyDeleteI'll be honest, I don't know the best way to answer this question :) It's a clean book and would be publishable in the Christian market, but there's not much of a spiritual thread or takeaway message, if that makes sense.
DeleteOk! So non-Christians wouldn't have a problem with reading it, then?
DeleteI have lots of friends of different beliefs, and I wouldn't feel weird at all about handing this to them. Everyone is different in what they find offensive or off-putting, of course, but there are no conversion scenes or deep spiritual conversations like you might find in a traditional book labelled Christian Fiction. I was intentional about keeping it clean, but there's no spiritual storyline or arc.
DeleteYou're so sweet, Sierra! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds awesome! Unfortunately...took a look over there on her blog. I don't have much of a Pinterest following, and I don't have Facebook, Twitter, or even a blog yet. :P I use Google+ frequently...but...yeah. Who knows. :(
ReplyDeleteOh well! Great idea! :D
I hope you applied anyway, Amanda. Enthusiasm can make up for a lot :)
DeleteWow! This looks awesome, Stephanie! :D I can't wait to read it. Sounds like something I would laugh all the way through. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rachel! While I'm hopeful that it'll appeal to non-writers as well, I think it's something writers will really relate to :)
DeleteSO incredibly excited! I'm really glad you went with the blue color. It makes the cover pop! Can't wait to read this! So happy for you, Stephanie!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Clarebear! I'm sure my cover designer will be thrilled to hear the praise :)
DeleteYour book sounds so good! Congrats! Definitely can't wait to read this one.
ReplyDeleteThe free books sounds really, really cool...going to look into that.
Thanks, Cait!
DeleteOh my goodness I cannot wait! I have glasses really really similar to hers. :D
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Me too, Piper!
DeleteIt sounds like a good read. There's a movie that follows that same idea and I always thought to myself, wouldn't it make more sense if this was a book. :P
ReplyDeleteOh, how funny! What movie was it?
DeleteI think Writing Junkie was talking about Read it and Weep, based on a different book. Another really good story :) Can't wait to read Ellie Sweet! I've been waiting so long! And I had no idea Ellie would be a novelist. I'll have to pick up a copy! :)
DeleteOoohhh the cover looks so cool! Is this the book you were talking about where she and her crush/boyfriend have really different outlooks on life? This book sounds really good, Stephanie! WHen does it come out?
ReplyDeleteYes, it is, Maya. Good memory! It'll be available the first week of May :)
DeleteCongratulations, Stephanie. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Rachelle :)
DeleteWow! I remember you saying something about that plotline, but I didn't realize that The Revised Life of Ellie Sweet was it. I sort of wondered what happened to that "girl writes book to get back at her enemies" thing. And then when I read this post and found out that the Ellie Sweet book WAS "the 'girl writes book to get back at her enemies' thing", I literally got up and bounced around. Can't wait to read!
ReplyDeleteAww, thank you, Lydia!
DeleteThat's awesome, Stephanie. It must be so fun to see your books in print. It sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Katia! I'm really excited :)
DeleteThis book sounds sooooo awesome!!! Can't wait to read;)
ReplyDeleteCute cover too!
DeleteThank you! And, yes, I'm very pleased with the cover. The girl is a flawless Ellie.
DeleteSounds awesome! I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Zara!
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds really good! I'm looking forward to reading it, especially since you've mentioned it on here a few times (it makes me feel like I'm inside a secret of some sort!) I hope everything goes really well with this book, and that it sells really well!
How kind, Amo. Thank you :)
DeleteDo you have any idea about a UK release date?? Will it be the same as the USA one? I can't wait!! If it's later, I'll just get my grandma to send me a copy, hehehe. Oh the perks of having most of your family living in the States. I miss America! Especially IHOP ;)
ReplyDeleteYES, IHOP is excellent :)
DeleteI'm not sure about the UK release date. Just sent an email asking!
It'll be available in ebook only for a bit even in the states, so it seems like you would at least be able to download it there. *Shrugs.*
That sounds great. I will have to look into getting that.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rachel :)
DeleteThe cover just reminds me of summer. I just want to read it! This is so so exciting, Steph! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteIt IS a very summery cover, isn't it? And thank you :)
DeleteI just got accepted to the street team! :D
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