Cover reveal: THE IRON KNIGHT

So, here it is.

The cover of the fourth book in The Iron Fey series. Ash's story, The Iron Knight.

But, before I reveal the awesome, gorgeous, fabulous cover, I have more exciting news to share with you.








Summer's Crossing, a free e-novella told from Puck's point of view, is available today as well, and you can get it at Harlequin's ebook store here.

And now, on to the main event.

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Almost there... (Hey, I'm an author, I have to tease, it's in the contract.)


















Ta daaaaaaa:



































SIGH. Isn't it gob-smacking awesome? I love it, it's my absolute favorite so far. Oh, but we're still not done. Harlequin TEEN and I want to invite everyone to a live online event on June 15th, where we'll reveal the back cover copy of Iron Knight, and answer your burning questions about the series. (But there will be no spoilers.) So mark your calendars for that, and I'll post details later!

Thanks so much for waiting, everyone! Hope you love it as much as I do!

Julie

BEA: wrap-up

I am finally home.

So BEA...how was it? Exhausting, exhilarating, chaotic, noisy, stressful, terrifying, awesome, and fabulous. And since my brain is far too tangled to put the days I spent in NYC into any kind of order, I will give you the highlights.

In no particular order.

Met my fantabulous editor, Natashya Wilson, for the first time! Tashya is smart and funny and down to earth and wonderful and I love her even more now. Also got to hang out with Adam Wilson, another editor o' mine, and he is lovely also. As is my agent Laurie. As is the ENTIRE HARLEQUINTEEN TEAM, whom I met over the course of three days and cannot remember all their names for the life of me. Giselle and Michelle and Janye and everyone else, you were rock stars. Thank you so much for an amazing time!

Went to an awesome pizza place with Tashya and several bloggers I've been dying to see. Including my two Team Ash captains, Gail and Erica, who finally thwarted the universe's determination that we should never meet. The food was great, the company was wonderful, and the pizza lived up to its New York reputation.

I GOT A FINISHED COVER FLAP FOR THE IRON KNIGHT. Are you jealous? You should be. It is GORGEOUS.

I did two signings on Wednesday, and they passed in sort of a mad, chaotic blur. I met so many awesome bloggers, whom I recognized from Twitter, Facebook, their blogs, ect. I can't remember the amount of times I said: "I know you!" or "I read your blog!" Thank you to everyone who came and said hello; I know the lines were insane, but you truly made my afternoon.

Met Lauren Kate (who was lovely) and got my copy of Passion signed. Might have a giveaway sometime later. Snagged a copy of The Scorpio Races by Maggie Steifvater. Won't be having a giveaway of THAT, sorry. :D

Saw the awesome cover reveal for The Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare. Stared at it for awhile, until my agent was forced to drag me away.





















Oh, and in the Harlequin Booth, there was a huge wall of The Iron Fey! And a massive Iron Fey banner hung over one of the entrances to the Javits! So awesome!

(waaaaah)




















Saw the Naked Singing Cowboy of Times Square. Don't worry, he wasn't totally nude; he wore boots and a hat and tighty whities. He played the guitar and people put money in his boots. Only in New York, right?

Rode in a stretch limo for the first time. Ate yummy sushi. (Mmmm, sushi.)

Had a fabulous last night at the Harlequin Party in the Kimberly Hotel. Saw the Chrysler building, all lit up at night, and contemplated what an awesome experience this has been. I really hope I get to come back next year.

Came home and slept for 19-ish hours.



I know I've forgotten several key things, but my brain is still recovering so this will have to do. :) Just know that it was a great experience, and I'm so glad I went. Also, I did want to remind you of two things.

1. Summer's Crossing, Puck's e-novella, will be available for download on June 1st!

2. And, we will be revealing the cover for The Iron Knight, the fourth and last book of the Iron Fey series, on June 1st as well. (Trust me when I say you don't want to miss it; the cover is beyond gorgeous.) Details will come later, so be on the lookout for that!

You may commence with the freaking out. ;)

Julie

Teaser Tuesday: the last Summer's Crossing teaser

So, I'm still in NYC for BEA, and I'm having a blast here! Will post a full report of my trip when I get home, but for now, here is the last SUMMER'S CROSSING teaser until the real thing comes out next week. :D

I'm excited.

Since this is the last teaser, it's going to be short, but it will give a tiny hint as to the things to come. You can expect no less from the most famous trickster in the world.





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“Worry not, ice-boy. I already have a plan.” I flashed him my best impish smile, rubbing my hands together. “One brilliant Goodfellow prank, coming right up.”


***


And that's it! Be on the lookout for Summer's Crossing, coming soon and available for free download from HarlequinTeen. :D

BEA and New York: Day 1

Things I have learned about New York City (from a small town girl who has never been to a large city before).

You know how in the movies they make New York City this giant, bustling, loud, noisy, crowded, chaotic mess of people, cars, and constant motion? You know how the taxis are always honking, people are always yelling, there are food vendors every ten feet, and you can see anything from a mime on the street corner to someone holding a sign that says "Free Hugs."

They aren't exaggerating.

I'm at a hotel on Times Square, looking down on the street 25 stories below. Its 10pm and the streets are STILL insanely crowded. I can still hear the honking and the sirens echoing through the window. Truly, this is the city that never sleeps.

Tomorrow I get to meet my awesome editor for the first time, tour the Harlequin office, and meet several awesome authors at the SLJ Day of Dialog. I'm so excited! *Bounces* So, how many of you are here in NYC right now? What are you up to? I feel like I'm the only starry-eyed newbie staring slack-jawed at Times Square. Tell me what you've got planned for this week. Hope I see you at BEA sometime! :)

BEA signing information

This Sunday I'm off to New York City for BEA!

For those of you who don't know, BEA stands for Book Expo America, the largest publishing trade show in the United States. Authors, editors, agents, publishers, librarians, bloggers, nearly everyone in the book business will be at this ginormous event for three days of signings, giveaways, and other events.

This will be my first time at BEA.

I'm told its absolutely crazy.
















ANYWAY, if you happen to be going to BEA this year, I will be signing THE IRON QUEEN at the two following spots:

Harlequin Chute Signing: Wednesday, May 25th, 11:00 am--12:00 pm, Javits Center autographing area, Table 25

Harlequin In-Booth: Wednesday, May 25th, 12:00 pm--12:45 pm, Javits Center, booth 4638


Note that I have to be at the Harlequin In-Booth at 12pm, and my other signing at the autograph area ends at 12pm. So, if you see me fleeing madly across the conference center on a Wednesday afternoon, you'll know why. ;)

Hope to see you there!

Julie

Teaser Tuesday

It's Teaser Tuesday!

And here is the second of three teasers leading up to the release of Summer's Crossing, Puck's story. Of course, Puck is at his best when he's tormenting a certain Winter Prince, so today's teaser features both of them.

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A rustle in a bramble patch drew our attention, and we caught a glint of a baleful green eye as something huge and bristly drew away into the shadows.

“And…there it goes to alert the rest of the pack.” Ash glared at me. “Why do these things always happen when I’m around you?”

“Just lucky, I suppose,” I said cheerfully, as we hurried away before the rest of the pack could arrive.

***



Puck: Hey, ice-boy, did you hear the news? You have a new nickname; its all the rage on twitter...Ashy-poo.

Ash: What. Did. You. Say?

Puck: You don't like it? Personally I think its like the best name ever, ASHY-POO.

Ash: ...

Puck: Um, your eyes are starting to glow.

Ash: ...

Puck: Crap. Put that sword down, Ashy-poo, I was just kidd--

*Sounds of icy explosion, Puck fleeing in gleeful terror.*

Author: Sigh. Those two will never learn.

The ding and what came after

So, did I survive the seminar?

Well, yes and no.


The good news: I am now a level one Kung Fu student.


























Woo!

The bad news: I had a stiff neck before the seminar, and four hours of non-stop kicking, punching, and chopping aggravated it so much it started to spasm near the end of class. The pain was so crippling I had to go to the urgent care center to get some pain meds and muscle relaxants.

Lesson learned, though. Won't be doing THAT again. At least not with a sore neck.










Ouch.