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Wednesday, May 17, 2006

What It's Like To Live In My Head

I had a desk once. Still do, in fact...I'm almost certain. Every few weeks, my beautiful cherry desk will emerge from its paper-strewn lair. And wow, what a sight! But, much like the groundhog, it doesn't stay out long.

In short, I really need to clean off my desk.

In other, extensively happier news, my wonderful editor loved my back story, my series title, and my other thing that I'm not telling you about. (We'll refer to it as SUPER SECRET SURPRISE from here on out, or perhaps SSS if I'm feeling lazy and/or snake-like) Plus, I'm making ground on the outline for the second Wonderland book (which I may be calling Reflections of Wonderland...don't know yet). So all in all, a good week for Auntie Heather.

I wish I had an exact date for the release of Eighth Grade Bites. I'd like to obsessively begin a countdown. After all, if you don't do something obsessively, then really, what's the point? For now, the time frame I have is "late summer of '07", but that may change. Over a year...wow, that's a long time.

What am I doing?! I have work to do. And so do you, my minions. Stop slacking off! Get to work...you know, doing my bidding and stuff.

4 Comments:

Blogger Ewoh Nairb said...

I'm working, I'm working already.

Stop with the teasing about the SSS :)

I just outlined another chapter in my new story. I should have 2 or 3 more done by the end of the day.

Is that enough?

Maybe I can work in some more edits on my SF/R draft as well.

You are a harsh mistress sometimes :)

11:25 AM  
Blogger Heather Brewer said...

In the words of Chandler...
*WHOOPA!* :)

11:40 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

But Heather, even if you get a date - they can change it on you! (My sequel date has been changed three times already. Last time was just a couple of weeks ago!) So don't fret - you'll have plenty of time to obsess, don't worry!

2:18 PM  
Blogger Heather Brewer said...

AAAHHH!! Don't tell me that, Melanie! I'm enjoying my denial. ;)

3:35 PM  

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What People Are Saying About 'Eighth Grade Bites'

"A spooky mystery that's funny, gruesome, heartwarming, spellbinding, sad, joyous, surprising and topped off with a tasty blend of blood and chocolate. Yum. What more could you ask for?" ~D.J. MacHale, New York Times-bestselling author of PENDRAGON: JOURNAL OF AN ADVENTURE THROUGH TIME AND SPACE

"'Eighth grade Bites' had me on the edge of my seat. It's a great piece of fiction. It drops you right into the action, grabs you by the throat (pun intended), and won't let go. Vladimir Tod is a truly sympathetic character cursed with an existence not of his own doing, but doing his best to do the right thing. It's part 'Goosebumps' mixed with 'Harry Potter' and a dash – no, a heaping tablespoon – of Stephen King. If you're in eighth grade, or a vampire, or an eighth grade vampire, 'Eighth Grade Bites' is a definite must read!"~Butch Hartman, creator of Nickelodeon's THE FAIRLY ODD PARENTS and DANNY PHANTOM

"Eighth Grade Bites is a terrific vampire tale told with a sharp, middle-school grin. It definitely does not bite!" ~Christopher Moore, author of BLOODSUCKING FIENDS and A DIRTY JOB

"Eighth Grade Bites is a delightful novel filled with dark, biting humor that will appeal to everyone who ever felt they were different. A deft hand at depicting the angst of teen years, Heather Brewer does a wonderful job blending vampire legend with the modern day horror that strikes fear in the heart of so many: the eighth grade."~Katie MacAlister, New York Times-bestselling author of EVEN VAMPIRES GET THE BLUES

"Heather Brewer has invented the most endearing of vampires in Vlad, an eighth grader juggling the woes of adolescence with the decidedly unique difficulties of being a vampire. She perfectly captures the humor and angst of eighth grade, mixed with a nail-biting adventure. Utterly charming and irresistible!" ~Liza Conrad, author of HIGH SCHOOL BITES: THE LUCY CHRONICLES

"This book will fool you. Just when you think you've identified it as a story lit by the cheery glow of a slightly scary jack-o-lantern, it becomes something else -- a tale told by the flickering light of a dying campfire late at night. And the shadows are very dark indeed. A surprising mix of humor and horror." ~Douglas Rees, author of VAMPIRE HIGH

"Fresh and fast-paced, with just the right brew of chills and laughs. I’m looking forward to finding out what happens when Vlad hits Grade Nine." ~Nancy Baker, author of KISS OF THE VAMPIRE

"A fabulous book from a gifted storyteller! I never wanted it to end." ~Gena Showalter, author of OH MY GOTH