Canterwood Crest photo shoot pics!

Yesterday was the third photo shoot for the Canterwood series!! We were shooting the covers for books 9-12 and it felt like a reunion of sorts, seeing my girls and the crew. I’m only posting pics that were Tweeted yesterday either by Editor K or I. The rest, hi-res beauties, will be posted around the releases of books 9-12. And maybe a few early ones here and there just to tease. 😉 Or, I might post pics for that specfic cover when it’s finished and I’m allowed to share it. Then you guys wouldn’t have to wait until 2010 to see the videos. That would be sad.

It was a fantastic day. I was up at 4something and the S&S crew (yep, I’m including myself in there) rode together to NJ for the shoot.

We got started around 7something and wrapped around 7:30 that night. Everyone was fabulous and it was the best shoot ever. The covers (ahem, Jessica Handelman) are going to be *insane*. In the best way. Thanks, also, to Russell Gordon for adding his artistic eye to the shoot.


That’s Paige Parker getting a wardrobe adjustment as we get ready to shoot. Aren’t you guys excited to finally see Paige on a cover?!

This is Editor K almost losing it when Zoe, the bay, tried to sniff her. The coversation after this shot:

Editor K: *shooting shocked/pretend-furious look at Totally Innocent Author* OMG! Why didn’t you save me? That horse was about to eat my jacket! You didn’t warn me!

Innocent Author: *swallows and fears for her life* I didn’t know that was gonna happen! *then laughs not so quietly to herself*

Then full out laughter from both parties ensued. Editor K was also later chased by a bee which, apparently, I should have saved from from as well, LOL. Ooops.

We’re getting set up for the first shoot of the day. The models, who are the *sweetest* girls, can turn on the attitude so fast for the camera. Amazing.

One of our photographer’s assistants getting the camera ready. Heavy duty, huh?

Finally, my main girl Sasha getting her hair touched up before a shot. Aren’t you in LOVE with her shirt? I think this was right before the horse drooled all over her when he stuck his head out of the stall door. She was so great about and got cleaned up and kept going.

Sooo….I also vlogged. All day. I interviewed each model, the stylists and took lots of behind the scenes footage of hair and make up. I’m still figuring out how/when I’ll be releasing the vlogs. I reaaalllly want to show you guys all of the video RIGHT NOW. 🙂

Enjoy the pics and know that when I told the models how much support there is for Team Canterwood, they said to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you who read and love the books.

Happy birthday, R!

Another day of crazy. Gotta write a zillion words (or my Excel sheet will continue to tell me that I will not finish RIVAL REVENGE until July 2010 (!!!). And if I don’t pick up my laundry, the cleaners will probably keep it. I’m about to have to wear BFF’s clothes that she left here the other night.

Usually, I’m very OCD about keeping things neat and clean. But empty boxes from Fresh Direct haven’t moved since Monday morning, my sink is piled with dishes and I’m ignoring cleaning. Too focused on book.

BUT

Tonight is supersparkly because it’s RA’s birthday!!! There will be amazing food, drinks and fun–we *never* have a boring night out.

So, happy birthday, Ross! *throws confetti*

The Rock and the River in the NYT


On Sunday, the New York Times is reviewing The Rock and the River. This is super sparkly news because my editor, Kate Angelella, edited this book. The Rock and the River was the first book Kate ever acquired and that speaks to her talent as an editor. Kate is not only the hardest working editor, but she also has an intense passion for her projects. The Rock and the River will be the first of many books on Kate’s list that will achieve this level of recognition.

Congratulations, Kate!!

Bye!

Tomorrow, I’ll be in the air on the way to St. Louis. And, well, Memphis for a 50 minute layover. My plane leaves at 7am, so that means I’ll be on my second Diet Coke by 6am. Yes, I drink soda before coffee in the morning. I’m weird like that.

I’ll be speaking at the Missouri Writers Guild conference. I’m so looking forward to meeting Celeste Perrino-Walker, my awesome editor at Listen. See you Friday, C!

It should be a fun conference! Pics and possible video to come. 🙂

Also, my friend Tiana made this GORGEOUS slideshow for the Canterwood books. Tiana, thank you! I love it!