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Thursday, February 05, 2009

Fabulous News, Minions!

Thanks to my brilliant, fabulous agent (Michael Bourret of Dystel & Goderich), I just sold the fifth book in The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod to my publisher, Dutton (Penguin)!!! Everybody say "Thanks, Michael!" and for that matter, give a shout-out to my publisher for loving Vlad almost as much as you Minions do. :)

FYI: I think I've developed a better way to ship Bling, so watch for that announcement soon. It'll require a bit more work on your end, but at least you can be assured you'll receive your Bling intact...so that's good.

It's very strange to know that I've sold the fifth Vlad book. I'm elated, but a little sad. Vlad's very much a part of my life now and while I'm already working on some things to come after this series is done, it troubles me to know I'll be letting these characters go. I'm conflicted, which is something I totally didn't expect. Regardless, I know a certain half-human/half-vampire that deserves my eternal gratitude. Without him, I might not have my Minion Horde!

32 Comments:

Blogger AVL!_VLAD_LOVER! said...

Thanks, Micheal! And Hello Dutton (Penguin)!

Hey Vlad. Congrats Auntie Heather, you've worked hard!

I'll miss Vlad very much Auntie, :'[


luv AVL

7:22 AM  
Blogger AVL!_VLAD_LOVER! said...

Really really gonna miss Vlad....


luv AVL

7:24 AM  
Blogger AVL!_VLAD_LOVER! said...

Oh Auntie I forgot to ask; will you be having a trailor for TGB?



luv AVL

7:38 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ty Micheal and Dutton!
We need confetti to celebratwe ;)

Jess

12:04 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congrats Auntie Heather! Thanks to Michael and Dutton! I don't know how I'm going to live on knowing that there isn't another Vlad Tod book coming out! I'm going to miss him so much! :'(

1:12 PM  
Blogger Camidee said...

Yay! Thanks Mr. Michael! And don't worry, Auntie, we'll all miss Vlad, but as long as his story ends happily I bet you won't be too sad. I always think about the endings of my books, but I think I'll be happy to let my characters go as long as they're happy. ^^

4:17 PM  
Blogger Ren @ All By Myshelf said...

I just finished reading Eighth Grade Bites yesterday, and I just wanted to say IT WAS AWESOME!!! I can't wait to get the second book!
And, YAY, a fifth Vlad book!

Now, I must get back to reviewing EGB. :D

4:48 PM  
Blogger Vampireex3 said...

Thanks Michael and Dutton (Penguin)!!! xD
& Gratz Auntie Heather ~:)=!!

5:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm sad that Vlad's story is coming to an end, but i can't wait to see what comes next!

6:31 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think we are all sad to see those characters go D:

7:22 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

wait, FIFTH? does that mean you finished the series?

9:30 PM  
Blogger AVL!_VLAD_LOVER! said...

My hair has now been cut. :)=



luv AVL

7:49 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congratulations! And thank you Michael and Dutton! It is kind of sad to know that Vlad's story will be coming to a close eventually, but I'll definitely be looking forward to what will come afterwards :)

And cool, AVL! Getting a haircut is fun :) I cut my hair last weekend (Yeah, I have a hobby of cutting it myself, lol. It looks pretty good, though, if I do say so myself!) Hooray for haircuts!

10:26 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

yes it confused me to anonymous.... and that makes very sad : (

3:33 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congrats Auntie Heather! And thank you Michael and Dutton (Penguin)! I can't believe Vlad is done, it's going to be sad, but Vlad's story is great, and i can't wait for new stuff :)=

Oh that's cool Zombie! My hair would look horrible if i cut it myself o.0 but i am getting it cut soon!!

7:59 PM  
Blogger AVL!_VLAD_LOVER! said...

O0o0o0o0o0oo sounds awesome blackleaper12 and zombie!

luv AVL

6:11 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

haha yeah i am excited! what did you do to your hair AVL?

2:41 PM  
Blogger Vampireex3 said...

I'm gonna miss Vlad too much T_T
Maybe you could try writing another vampire story, and maybe MENTION Vlad?!?!:)

4:55 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I can't wait to get my bling!! :D

Congrats!

8:01 PM  
Blogger AVL!_VLAD_LOVER! said...

Vampireex3 i sorta got it a razor style, but she didnt use a razor, its lots of layers, thick uneven, has bangs and about shoulder length. its reallly coool looking everyone liked it. :)=


I just finished Dance With A Vampire. I got it the other day at Borders, they had Kissing Coffins but it was hard cover n big and the other four i have are smaller and paperback so i didn't get it. I'll have to get it online.

luv AVL

5:07 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks Michael(sp?)

Hey, has anyone seen the Uninvited? I thought it was amazing.

6:53 AM  
Blogger AVL!_VLAD_LOVER! said...

No i didn't see the Uninvited, i thought it looks awesome though, my cousin wanted her 'step-sisters' to go with her to see it instead of me so w.e. But i asked my ma if me my younger bro pete and jimmy (he is visiting from VA) can go see Push today or tomorrow cause he leaving tuesday and she didn't want us going yesterday. Well i asked if i can ask Jimmy and Pete if they wanna go, but she only gave me a maybe.

luv AVL

8:00 AM  
Blogger AVL!_VLAD_LOVER! said...

WHoops forgot to write my older bro Jimmy lol...

luv AVL

8:01 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It took me like, 3 different mirrors set up in my bathroom to cut the back of my hair xD

Your haircut sounds really cool, AVL! :D razor-cut styles (or even if they're not cut with a razor but use the same techniques or whatever) are really cool. I need to get a razor for myself, it'd be fun xD

I haven't seen the uninvited, but it does look very intriguing :D

10:56 AM  
Blogger Vampireex3 said...

Gratz AVL! :D
It sounds really cool! ^_^

1:38 PM  
Blogger AVL!_VLAD_LOVER! said...

Sank u :)=



luv AVL

1:47 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

your hair sounds awesome AVL!!! My sister saw the Uninvited and didn't really like it that much, but my friend saw it and said even though it was a little confusing it was really good...so i guess i will just have to see for myself :)

2:16 PM  
Blogger AVL!_VLAD_LOVER! said...

Yeah i think it looks coool, my friend seen it and she said it was good but really wierd lol.

has anyone here every read The Book Of Time? I'm reading it right now and its really good. Vlad Tepes is in it. :)=

I also have the second one but im not up to that yet; my mom gave them to me for x-mas.




luv AVL.

7:06 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

thanks, michael! and guys, vlad's story will never die if we keep it alive.

7:08 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

true that true that

1:52 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

who is a girl that likes football players who are the star QBs

3:15 PM  
Blogger Ajay Mayar said...

Creator maybe you should think about making another series like a sub series you know maybe about a next generation vampire??

Thank you Michael Dutton!

AVL Push is a pretty good movie, and ur hair sounds awesome

All of this is coming from a half vampire - I neeeeed blood but i dont have the fangs to get it
i found myself cutting my finger and drinking the blood last night

12:34 PM  

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