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Hurricane Sandy

As some of you who follow me on social media may know, my husband, cat and I live in Zone A in Long Island City, and had to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Sandy. We’ve since returned home, and I’m happy and relieved—and acutely aware of how lucky we are—to report that our apartment has power/TV/etc. Given the choice, however, I would evacuate again, because when your mayor, building and the police tell you to do something, you do it.

The power is out in much of LIC. The Brooklyn-Battery tunnel looks like a swimming pool. Breezy Point is destroyed. Most residents below 42nd Street are out of power. But what hasn’t changed is the undeniable resilience of New Yorkers and the true small-town spirit that exists here. I grew up here, on Fifty-First and Tenth. (Anyone who read Spellbound and Spellcaster will recognize this address as Angelique’s building—my homage to my Hell’s Kitchen roots.) As soon as evacuations were announced, I immediately received tons of texts and calls from concerned friends and family. “Do you need a place to stay? We’ll come get you. Bring the cat!” Social media was flooded with open announcements of “Come stay! We’re happy to take you in!” As the effects of Sandy continue, so do these posts.

Half of Manhattan is still in darkness, but real New York spirit shines bright.

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Remembering 11 Years Ago

There’s so much to say, but I’ll let the Beastie Boys say it for me.

I <3 NYC. 

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KERRERTS!

This made me crack up. Best if read out loud. KERRERTS!

 

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And the Winner Is…

I’ve picked a winner for my Spellbound and Spellcaster prize pack giveaway!

Congrats to Beth P! You’ve won the signed copies of Spellbound & Spellcaster, plus bookmarks and the temporary tattoo of Emma’s crest!

Congrats—and thanks to everyone who entered!

Kc-Approved Prize Pack

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Pretty Cover Is Pretty

How pretty is the UK cover for Spellbound? I love her dress. Is this how you guys pictured Emma? I have to say, she’s pretty close to what I was picturing! And yes, that is Belvedere Castle in the background.

I want her dress!

 

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Guess What….

It’s Gonna Be MAAAAAYYYY!!

(Sorry, I’ve been waiting all month for the right time to post this ever since my friend Kiran sent it to

me.)

UPDATE:

I just called her and said, “Oh no, do you know what tomorrow is?”

Kiran: “No, what?!?”

Me: “It’s gonna be Maaay!”

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Spellcaster & Spellbound Giveaway

I’ve hit 900 likes on Facebook! As promised, I’m giving away a Spellbound & Spellcaster prize pack! Enter here to win a signed copy of Spellbound & Spellcaster, plus bookmarks and temporary tattoos of Emma’s crest! [UPDATE: GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER]

Kc-Approved Prize Pack

My cat wishes everyone good luck! It just sounds like meow, meow, meow, but you know what he means.

And yes, the giveaway is international!

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Contest Coming Up Soon…

I’m itching to give away a prize pack. Maybe it’s the gorgeous weather in NYC today! Or maybe it’s how cute my cat is being. (Seriously, look at that face.)

So, here are the details: When I get to 900 likes on Facebook, I’ll give away a prize pack with signed copies of Spellbound and Spellcaster, plus bookmarks and temporary tattoos of Emma’s crest!

I’m close—at 879 on Facebook right now!

 

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Emma Dedicates a Song to Brendan

The Spellcaster music blog tour ends today! Head on over to Fiktshun to see what song Emma dedicates to Brendan—and check all the tour stops for your chance to win an iPod Nano!

Thank you SO much to all the awesome bloggers, and Danny and Heather over at Kismet Book Touring, for this fun tour! You guys all rock!

Missed a tour stop? Click for more….

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