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Happy Book Birthday… To ME! (and BroodingYAHero)

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Well, here it is. The morning of my book birthday, and the day I give BroodingYAhero’s story over to you, the readers.

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I’m so thrilled and truth be told, utterly nervous.

Everyone dreams of being an author. I certainly have since I was five. Now that I am SO close to being once (at the time of writing this) I think, it feels different every single day. Some days I catch myself just gazing dreamily at my book, my REAL book, on my bookshelf. Other days, I get hit with the “oh, if only I had done this and this and this instead…” bug. Other other days, I hear from a reader or friend that they liked it, and I swear I’m floating. Still other days, I consider running away and hiding in some cave in Scotland, away from all these writerly thoughts. 

Most days, though, I am so happy to be an Author, and to share this odd, wonderful novel with you, the reader. BroodyBook isn’t like any other book, and I think Brooding YA Hero wouldn’t have it any other way.

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This adventure has had a lot of ups and downs, but I’m so utterly glad to share it with you. BroodingYAHero was started to make friends smile, and I think, if the legacy of the book featuring our Broody hero is to make even more people smile, well, that is a legacy I can be proud of. I am just so so amazed my dream is finally here.

I am an Author.

Thank you so much to every single person who preordered, requested from the library, recommended, reviewed, and tweeted. You are amazing.

I’d like to take one minute to personally thank Linnea Gear, the illustrator of this book. Her beautiful art made this story come alive, and I’m utterly thrilled to work with her. You can check out her other work here: link to portfolio and here: link to DISSENT, her webcomic.

 

To purchase Brooding YA Hero: Becoming a Main Character Almost as Awesome as Me, check out the links below.

AMAZON: LINK HERE

BARNES AND NOBLE: LINK HERE

BOOK DEPOSITORY: LINK HERE

INDIEBOUND: LINK HERE

Summary 

After two weeks of having no authors ask him to star in their stories, book hero Broody McHottiepants tries to write his own novel, despite interruptions from ex-girlfriend Blondie DeMeani. Includes quizzes, lists, and games.

Thank you all again for reading! I can’t wait to celebrate today with you! (Despite what he says, Broody is looking forward to it too)

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New Release Date: Oct 17th

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Hi everyone!

Just a little update. As you probably know, nothing in the publishing world is for certain and often, things take longer than expected.

I also want to be sure that you, dear reader, are getting the swooniest, best version of BROODING YA HERO: Becoming a Main Character (Almost) as Awesome as Me.

So… there’s going to be a new release date! The Broody Book will be coming out on Tuesday, October 17th.

If you’ve already preordered, don’t worry–it will update the date automatically. If you haven’t preordered yet… GOOD NEWS! Now you have more time to preorder… and I’ll be revealing TWO MORE INCREDIBLE PREORDER PRIZE PACKS.

That’s right! Every person who preorders (or requests the book from their library or Overdrive app) will get this set of goodies….

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Postcards vary, 7 designs in all

PLUS:

Preorder by Sept 10th for a chance to win this swag set, including a BROODY BLANKET!

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BUT WAIT THERES MORE

Now…. the surprise. ANYONE who preorders prior to Oct 16th, (so 11:59pm on OCt 15th) will be entered to win….

A full-color drawing of THEM with either Brooding YA Hero or Blondie the evil ex!
That’s right. Linnea Gear, illustrator of the book,  will draw you hanging out with/hugging/high-fiving Broody himself. (just keep it safe for work, please!)
If you’d prefer, you can request a fictional character of your choice to hang out with Broody. 🙂

ALL PREORDER PRIZES ARE INTERNATIONAL!

Email BroodyBook@gmail.com with proof of preorder/proof of library request!

So, new release day… but new prizes too! I, for one, am ready to swoon.

Why library preorders matter

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One of my favorite books of all time, Lirael by Garth Nix, features the most incredible library in any universe, complete with books, magic, and monsters. I loved that library, in part because it represented all of the libraries that I adored. From my cozy middle-school library to the sprawling quiet of my university library, a great deal of my life has been spent among the shelves of books.

If it wasn’t for libraries, I certainly wouldn’t have been able to enjoy nearly as many stories as I have over the years. Libraries provide books, education, and so much more to everyone.

Everyone deserves access to wonderful books.

That’s why my preorder prizes are available to you if you request your book from a library, just like if you order it!

Additionally, you’ll be eligible for a very special library-preorder prize only! (pictures to come)

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How to request:

Most libraries have a request form. 

  • You can also request the ebook via the Overdrive App (which is a super cool tool, even if you don’t use it to request my book! FREE E-Books and audiobooks!)

Please include the below

  • Title: Brooding YA Hero: Becoming a Main Character (Almost) as Awesome as Me
  • Author: Carrie DiRisio
  • Publisher: Sky Pony Press (October 3, 2017)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1510726667
  • ISBN-13: 978-1510726666
  • Trade Reviews:
  • “VERDICT A clever, tongue-in-cheek novel that will appeal to teens with a disdain for the formulaic. A good choice for YA shelves or where satire is popular.- School Library Journal”
    “A satirical look at the world of the male hero in young-adult literature . . . In short, subheaded chapters that address the audience directly, he does so, hitting on some funny moments that are also critically insightful. ―Kirkus Reviews

Once you’ve requested, just fill out this form AND email Broodybook@gmail.com with the proof (a screenshot/photo/scan of the request form works!)

Click Here To Open Form

 

Thank you so much! Not only are you getting swag, you’re helping more people get access to my book!

Broody Book Preorder Prizes!

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It’s that time of year! In which BroodingYAHero himself wants to send you prizes for preordering his lovely book! Preorders are super important, so Broody And I want to say thank you!

If you’ve already preordered, great! Send proof to broodybook@gmail.com, and fill out the form! CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM

Thank you! Here are locations to pre order:

Want to preorder an AUTOGRAPHED COPY? Go here: Books Of Wonder Link

 

Other links

AMAZON: LINK HERE

BARNES AND NOBLE: LINK HERE

BOOK DEPOSITORY (free international shipping!): LINK HERE

INDIEBOUND: LINK HERE

AND NOW….

THE PRIZES

EVERY PERSON (including international) who preorders will get:

-STICKERS! Label the characters in your life with this set, designed by ReadAtMidnight!

 

 

-Also, this LARGER sticker, for the most important character of them all: Broody Himself

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-Broody Bookmarks!

But that’s not all! You’ll also get…

Three limited edition Broody postcards, drawn by Grace Fong (Fictograph) Each one of these seven limited edition cards captures a different aspect of our adorable hero

Preorder (or email your library request form) a copy of BROODING YA HERO- Becoming A Main Character to win

Want these prizes? Just email proof of your preorder/library request form to BroodyBook@gmail.com then complete this form: FORM HERE

PLUS

Preorder by September 10th, and be entered to win an incredible BROODY BASKET including:

-A BroodingYAHero Tote Bag

-your very own Broody Notebook to jot down your main character adventures

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-A #TeamMe tee shirt!

-A set of two custom candles from Novelly Yours:

Evil Ex Girlfriend: An icy, but surprisingly sweet scent

BroodingYAhero: Only the Most Swoonworthy Scent in all of the World.

And a…

Your choice of a BROODY or BLONDIE blanket! That’s right! This cuddly fleece blanket will keep you warm as you read all about these character’s adventures!

 

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Questions? Email BroodyBook@gmail.com

CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM Once You’ve Preordered

In case you need those links again…

Want an AUTOGRAPHED COPY? Go here: Books Of Wonder Link

AMAZON: LINK HERE

BARNES AND NOBLE: LINK HERE

BOOK DEPOSITORY (free international shipping!): LINK HERE

INDIEBOUND: LINK HERE

Raffle: Donate and WIN BIG

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Hi everyone! From June 14 until June 30th,  I’ll be running a very special raffle. Keep reading for details!
Linnea Gear is the illustrator of Brooding YA Hero: Becoming a Main Character. She’s incredibly talented, a friend of mine, and an all-around awesome person.
Take a look at her art!
Recently, one of Linnea’s close friends has faced a really tough situation regarding domestic violence” and there’s a GoFundMe set up to help this friend and her family.

To help her friend, Linnea and I are running a special raffle!

Simply email proof of your donation (any amount counts!) to broodybook@gmail.com to be entered to win. EVERYONE who enters will receive Broody swag, and a handwritten thank you from Broody himself!
Donate here: GoFundMe Link
Now, let’s talk about the GRAND PRIZES. 
Writer Prize: An edit of your first 100 pages! Not only will I provide detailed edits on character, voice, etc, but Broody himself will chime in with (probably useless, but very amusing!) advice. This is a one of a kind feature! You’ll also get a mailed package of fun Broody Swag and an autographed bookplate!
Art Prize: Linnea will draw and color any OC or character of your choice. (No nudity please.)
Runner up prizes:
3 runners up will receive a preorder of BROODING YA HERO: Becoming a Main Character, plus a personalized, autographed bookplate! (international okay, as long as The Book Depository ships to you!)
If you can’t donate, please share on social media! Thank you.
So, to recap. Any donation amount will get you BROODY SWAG+Thank You letter from him. PLUS, you have a chance of winning a preorder or a manuscript edit or CUSTOM ART.
This will run until June 30th!
Thank you so much for your donations. This means a ton to Linnea, Broody, and me. ❤
Donate here: GoFundMe Link

Brooding YA Hero: Becoming a Main Character (Almost) as Awesome as Me

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Hi!
Broody here. I’ve stolen Carrie’s blog, (as well as all of your hearts) to share some exciting news.

My cover has been revealed! Check it out over on Bustle.com! The amazing author Zoraida Córdova interviewed Carrie (although she let me sneak in a few lines, which is nice)

A little about my cover. You might notice I look slightly different from my Twitter photo. That’s all right. I change appearances as the plot demands, and this book demanded a little more leather-jacket swagger. However, the art for both is done by the talented Linnea Gear! Linnea also has an amazing webcomic, DISSENT, which you all should read.

Did you look at my cover yet???

Okay.
Fine. Maybe you don’t want to click on the link to the cover.

If that’s the case, keep scrolling.

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Tada!

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Join Broody McHottiepants as he attempts to pen Brooding YA Hero: Becoming a Main Character (Almost) as Awesome as Me, a “self-help” guide (with activities–you always need activities) that lovingly pokes fun at the YA tropes that we roll our eyes at, but secretly love.
As his nefarious ex, Blondie DeMeani, attempts to thwart him at every turn, Broody writes the best book ever on main character status.

Pretty handsome, huh?

Well. You know how to make it look even better? Get a copy to put on your shelf!

Preorders available at the below locations! (and save your receipts! Email proof-of-purchase to broodybook@gmail.com to win a special preorder prize. Open internationally!)

Amazon: link here

Barnes and Noble: link here

Book Depository: link here

Indiebound: link here

 

And for updates, subscribe to my newsletter! link!

 

xoxoxo

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I SOLD A BOOK! (#BroodyBook)

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This is the blog post every writer dreams of writing. I SOLD A BOOK! Follow this blog, and Broody’s Twitter, for more news.This book is a loving parody of the YA genre, narrated by the BroodingYAhero himself. There will be quizzes, games, and a wonderfully Broody storyline.

And add it on Goodreads here! LINK

A quick story:
I was presenting at YALSA, which was an incredible conference, in which I met many incredible authors and librarians!  I spoke on social media on that Friday, and had the time of my life. Saturday, I got an email from my agent.

We had an offer on BROODING YA HERO’S GUIDE TO ACHIEVING MAIN CHARACTER STATUS from Skpony Press.

I celebrated, cheered…
And then the election happened.
It was very strange to feel both overwhelming joy and hope, and utter, heart-crushing grief. (Hence the long delay on writing this blog post.)  But,  I do think it’s important to celebrate small good things, even in the dark days.

So, now it’s time to celebrate. In the comments, I’d love to hear about a small good thing you’re celebrating!

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Here’s the part where I get a little bit motivational. If you told me when I was young, or even a year ago, that my first book would be a YA parody, I would have… been very confused. I learned two things.

First of all, it’s very hard to claim that you’re funny. Seriously. If you don’t believe me, turn to the person nearest you, and say “I’m very funny.”

They will almost always reply, “well, say something funny then. Make me laugh.”

Haaaa. Good. Not like there’s any pressure now, right? But hey, once you get used to being considered at least slightly funny, it’s not all bad. (If my friends don’t laugh at my jokes, I can now say 37,000 people on the internet find me funny)

Secondly, I was quite sure, for the longest time, that I was born to take up the mantle of Tolkien and write sweeping fantasy epics.

I had no idea I’d write a YA parody for my first novel instead.

So, my tiny little motivational speech is to… be open to new ideas. Don’t assume you know what your first published book will be. Don’t be afraid of trying new ideas.

And above all, always be Broody.

Or at least, a main character 😉

Vote for a New Face for BroodingYAHero

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So, as many of you know, Brooding YA Hero (found here) is getting a book deal! Woooooo!!!!
And… he’s also getting a makeover!
I’m thrilled to reveal that I’ve been working with the very talented Linnea (check out her site here!) on designing four possibilities that capture Broody in all his gemstone-eyed, swoony jawlined, feeling-avoiding, majesty.
And you, dear reader, get to vote on the winner.

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The winning image will have extra detail added to it, and will be the new face found on his Twitter account.

But it’s not just about giving Broody a makeover. He’s the generous sort of book boyfriend, and wants to give you a chance to win an exciting prize! Vote on your favorite Broody, and you’ll be entered to win a fabulous prize package!

You see, Broody might not admit it, but he’s a big fan of books. And so, to celebrate his new look, we’ve set up a fun giveaway, where you get to vote on your favorite face, and get extra points for other things.

Two Broody Bundles will be given away! Click on the titles for more info on these awesome books!

Ready to vote/enter to win? CLICK THE RED LINK BELOW

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The First, for fans located in the USA, contains new copies of:

OF FIRE AND STARS by Audrey  Coulthurst

NO PLACE TO FALL by Jaye Robin Brown

A SHADOW BRIGHT AND BURNING by Jess Cluess

SWORDSPOINT by Ellen Kushner

IF I WAS YOUR GIRL by Meredith Russo

And the second, for international fans, is an ebook bundle of….

SONG OF SUMMER by Laura Lee Anderson

CARAVAL by Stephanie Garber (this is a preorder)

TIMEKEEPER by Tara Sim

Plus an exclusive, hand-written, mailed-to-you love letter by Broody himself.

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Brooding YA Hero’s Tips to Become a Main Character

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This is a guest post by  Broody McHottiepants, aka @broodingYAhero on twitter.

So. Summer’s half over, right? And you’re stressing because you’re not sure if you’re a main character? Don’t worry. I’m here for you. (Literately. I’m always around when you need me. Except in Chapter 23. I had to skip that one.)

Anyways, here’s a list of the top seven ways you can achieve main character status before school starts up again. Not in school because your dystopian society has forced to you duel love interests to the death instead? Or maybe you’re an immortal assassin who’s too busy uncovering conspiracies about love interests to go to school? That’s okay, these tips still can help.

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BROODY’S 7 TIPS TO BECOME A MAIN CHARACTER BY THE END OF SUMMER

1.  Move. To England. Or a remote small town in America.  Or Canada. Or New York City. Or out of your room. Preferably somewhere you won’t have to waste time learning a new language. That gives you more time to reinvent yourself.

2. Get a hobby. The quirkier the better. Goat racing! Plastic bag knitting! Celery painting! This unique skill will certainly lead you towards other quirky characters, and a plot will form around you.

3. Get a destiny/curse/prophecy. These are a little harder to find nowadays, but a good destiny bestowed upon you by a well-meaning magical old lady (or a ominous prophecy from a vengeful Greek god) will grant you main character status every time.

4. Find a place to volunteer. This will let you learn an important lesson about that one character flaw you seem to have, and you’ll emerge at the end of the summer a better person. Also has a high chance of granting you a love interest, should you desire one.

5. Find a magical portal. Check in decrepit buildings, all mirrors, behind ornately carved bookshelves. Inspect all old jewelry, from stuff acquired at a garage sale all the way up to family heirlooms. Maybe do some dusting in the process. You’ll stumble into a gateway to a magical land before long.

6. Roadtrip! Need I say more?

7. Fall in love. This is a risky one. Summer romances don’t always grant you permanent main character status. Better to cross paths with a mysterious stranger, who will just happen to be enrolling in your school that fall. Proceed with caution, least you stumble into a Grease remake.

Alright then. You’ve got the advice. Now, excuse me, I have an old car I have to go work on, while blasting classic rock, and brooding about how no one will ever understand me. Very time consuming. Best of luck. You’ll find me in the halls of school this fall, ignoring you and skipping class.

Want more Brooding YA Hero? He’s on Twitter here and Tumblr here, and all his appearances on other sites are kept here.

Want to interview him or feature him on your site? Contact him at broodingyahero@gmail.com

Why I YA

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I’m not a young adult. Shocking. I’m kindasortamaybe a new adult? I suppose? Although that term makes it sound like we hatch adults out of eggs, rather than the stumbling, chaotic, unavoidable slide toward adulthood that actually occurs.

But I love young adult literature.

I love reading it, I love writing it, I love being part of the YA community.

I’ve been reading young adult lit since before I was a teenager, and I’ll probably still be reading it when I’m in a nursing home. I don’t write t for a high school do-over. My high school career, although mixed and full of some truly awkward moments, made me who I am today. I don’t need to redo it.

Look at TEEN ME! I don't need to re-write that smile.

Look at TEEN ME! I don’t need to re-write that smile.

 

I don’t read it because I refuse to grow up. Honestly, I’m pretty good at this wine-sipping, business clothes wearing, grad-school attending adulthood thing. And I l enjoy being an adult! (Mostly. Except doing the dishes. And the taxes)

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ADULTING! Why would I give up fancy drink time?

I love young adult literature because it captures the core of our emotions.

Even as adults, when we’re set off kilter, freed of adulthood type rules, when we’re tipsy or tired, stressed or in love, we act…well, like teenagers.

Our teen years are when we’re a confusing, exciting, contradictory, tragic, ecstatic mess.  We laugh for hours over dumb inside jokes, and we’ll cry for days over a cruel off-handed comment. We’re not afraid of so many things because we don’t know enough to be. The future is open and bright and terrifying.

To me, YA lit captures all of that, those core moments that shape us for the rest of our lives: first kiss, first heartbreak, first hope, first failure. It’s the comet flashing neon-bright against the unchanging night-sky of adulthood.

 

So, tell me, why do you YA?