Susane Colasanti's Blog, page 77

If I couldn't be a science teacher or a teen book author or a closet organizer, I would probably be an urban planner. I have serious love for New York City, especially its green architecture and parks and all the ways in which it interacts with the people living here to enhance our lives. The idea of creating a Zen space out of a desolate area is fascinating. That's why the High Line makes me so happy.

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There's an old elevated subway line running from the West Village into midtown. For years i

I'm still buzzing from my High Line experience last night. It was even more amazing than I was expecting! I'll be posting pics later this week.

Some links:

Teens Writing for Teens interviewed me about fear, inspiration, and advice. I just found this awesome site, which was totally created by teens. If you're a teen writer looking for advice, check them out.

Nisha and LIbrary Lounge Lizard recently reviewed Waiting for You.

The Wall Street Journal posted an article about darker YA fiction.

Even th

Top Five Things I Heart This Week:

1. My new Rocket Dog flip-flops. Back before flip-flops got some style, I used to get silk and velvet ribbons from the fabric store and cover the rubber thong parts of my flip-flops with them. Then I would glue on sparkles or sequins. But now flip-flops are all tricked out. My Rocket Dogs are even tie-dyed.

2. The High LIne is open! It's an old elevated portion of subway tracks that has been transformed into a park. Reclaimed and recycled materials were u

Congrats to the three winners of my Floor Display Contest!

Renee took first place with her super creative entry:

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Love the When It Happens theme. Surprisingly, she was the only one who busted out the Photoshop. I could seriously play around on Photoshop for days. So fun! Renee won copies of all three of my books.

This pic scored a second-place win for Marjon:

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Note the waiting mode of both the friendly neighbors in the pic and of the book itself. Putting sunglasses and the scarf on Waiting for Yo

The big day is almost here...



Sarah Dessen's much anticipated Along for the Ride will be released on June 16! To celebrate, I'm giving away an Along for the Ride galley. Not mine, though. I know you'll probably think I'm crazy because I didn't read my copy right away. It's been seriously difficult to resist. The thing is, I'm going to the Greek Islands in September, so I need to save this book for the 12-hour flight. No other book would be acceptable. Sarah's books always have such a calmi

My book is in the Raleigh-Durham airport Borders!

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But I'm jumping ahead.

We went to Chapel Hill, North Carolina this weekend for a wedding.  Chapel Hill is a cute little town with impressive trees and sweet air.  They love their Tar Heels! Sarah Dessen often raves about her Heels on her blog, but I just thought she was a fan.  Now I understand it's more like a way of life.  These were the wedding favors:

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I had no idea what these cookies were supposed to be.  Get it?  Tar on the heels? Other things

I heard a rumor that recent Gap ads are using the most excellent Seals & Crofts song, "Summer Breeze." I'm a bit disturbed that no one checked with me first. That's my song! Well, that's my summer song. Every year when spring finally turns warm, I go around singing, "Summer breeze! Makes me feel fine!" Whenever a warm breeze blows through my window, I'm all like, "Summer breeze!" Seth Cohen's boat is the Summer Breeze. My desktop folder is titled "Summer Breeze." I even bought the CD jus

...to enter my Floor Display Contest! All entries must be received by Friday, June 5 at 11:11 p.m. Email a photo of you with my books (at home or in the store) to me at friendly.neighbor [at:] hotmail.com. The three most creative photos win.

MyFavoriteAuthor is featuring a month of First Love & Summer Romance. I shared some thoughts about the magic of summer love. Check back for more book reviews and authors' opinions.

Remember my massive giraffe balloon from BEA? Well, there's supposed to be

My Soul Mates Contest with Melissa Walker had so many fabulous entries! You guys love Lorelei and Luke, Buffy and Angel, Meredith and Derek, and of course JIm and Pam. We all know it's a Jam thing. I randomly selected two winners. Sarah will receive a signed copy of Melissa's new book, Lovestruck Summer, and a fun Too Faced makeup gift bag. Chrissie will receive a signed copy of Lovestruck Summer. Congrats to our winners!

Looking for another contest? You have until this Friday, June 5 to en

Attention readers! This is the last week to enter my Floor Display Contest. You have until 11:11 p.m. on Friday, June 5 to email me your photo with my books. The three most creative photos will win. Here's how to enter.

It's been a very exciting time here in New York. BEA was all weekend and right before that was the NYC Teen Author Carnival. I am just so proud of the Carnival's organizers for putting such a major event together (and so quickly!). So the most important photo to start with i