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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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Gif by GifGrrl!

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!