Happy Memorial Day Weekend to those of you who live in the U.S. For my family, it also marks the end of the school year (something about which my nieces are super excited).

Memorial Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. Not because it is about going to the lake or the pool or having barbecues. I was raised to believe that Memorial Day is for…remembering.

We always went to the cemetery as a family to decorate the graves of veterans and our family members. We always have big family meals and gatherings (one of which we had last weekend, actually).

I know for a lot of people this weekend is special because it marks the beginning of summer. But it actually has a much different origin than that, so I’d like for all of you to keep that in mind this weekend.

And even if all you can do is mark the beginning of summer, then enjoy that too. Be safe out there and have a great holiday, everyone!

Ally

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So thrilled to come to you today with something that has been in the works for a very long time.

As many of you no doubt saw, last week EW.com unveiled the title, cover, and description for the sixth–and final–Gallagher Girls book. (Read the original announcement here.)

Well, now I can officially share it here.

I hope you’re as thrilled as I am!

Cammie Morgan has lost her father and her memory, but in the heart-pounding conclusion to the best-selling Gallagher Girls series, she finds her greatest mission yet. Cammie and her friends finally know why the terrorist organization called the Circle of Cavan has been hunting her. Now the spy girls and Zach must track down the Circle’s elite members to stop them before they implement a master plan that will change Cammie—and her country—forever.

Look for it in stores in the US and Canada on September 17, 2013!

(International release dates will vary. Check with a local bookseller for information about when the book will be available where you live.)

I’m completely thrilled. But what about you guys? Are YOU thrilled?!

-Ally

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Great job last week on finding the excerpt! I accepted all answers from hardback, paperback, and electronic formats. No prize this week but I do have some questions for you!

As I am starting to pack for my vacation later this week I was gathering my GG books to take. I am rereading the GG series before Ally gives me United We Spy to read!

So my questions for you are….

1. What is on your summer reading list?

2. Are the books for school, pleasure, or both?

3. Have you read the book(s) before or will this be the first time?

4. Any books that are also movies?

5. What book are you most looking forward to reading?

I can’t wait to read your answers and hopefully get some more summer reading ideas for myself ; )

Have a great week!

xoxo,

Shellie

P.S. Don’t forget to send all your Fan Art to allycartercontest@gmail.com

P.S.S. United We Spy excerpts will start in a few weeks!

P.S.S.S. As a rule we do not let people exchange email addresses on this site. This is for security reasons since we cannot verify that everyone are who they say they are. Sorry!

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And the winner is……

Becca C. says:

May 13, 2013 at 2:45 pm (Edit)

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Huge news today.

Huge.

Mega.

Enormous.

You see, the title and cover for Gallagher Girls 6 is now live over at EW.com.

Check it out (and please let EW know how grateful we are to them for hosting the reveal.)

Ally

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I had so much fun reading all your responses to last weeks post! And now I know how to turtle or panda someone!

This week I have a mission for you all.

Try to figure out what GG BOOK & PAGE NUMBER this excerpt is from:

“I thought rules were made to be broken,” I said, confused at first but growing angry. “I thought being a spy was rules-optional,” I said, throwing her own words back at her.

I will pick a winner randomly from all the correct answers. I will hold all Comments/Answers for 48 hours and then I will pick a winner. Winner will be chosen on Wednesday at 8am central time.

Winner will receive a SIGNED copy of the GG book this excerpt is from!!!!

Also, check back for a Super Special announcement TOMORROW!!!!

Have a great week!

xoxo,

Shellie

P.S. I added page number to make it more difficult!!!!

P.S.S. Only US residents can be named as a winner, but feel free to comment, just let me know you are not eligible just commenting for fun!

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Hope you all had a great week last week and an even better one this week!

Since Ally has so many fans across the nation and across the world I wanted to ask what is cool where you live? What is the latest fad in your area?

Right now in our area everyone seems to be mustache crazy! Kids are having mustache parties and wearing fake mustaches for fun.

Here is a pic of me with a silly mustache:

Hope you all have a giggle over my silly photo! I will see if I can get Ally to take a picture with a mustache this week and post later ; )

Here is Ally’s mustache photo:

Love you guys!

xoxo,

Shellie

P.S. Keep all the really cool artwork for Fan Art Friday coming!!! Please submit to allycartercontest@gmail.com

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Laticia says:

April 29, 2013 at 8:53 pm (Edit)This summer I am planning to have a party for my little cousins and some girls I babysit. I am also going to swim a lot. I will be helping my family work on our basement (we are putting extra rooms in). I am especially looking forward to September when the new Gallagher Girl book will come out. !

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I loved reading all of your answers for the fun quiz we had last week!

And to keep the good times going and because I can’t wait for summer to get here…….. I am giving away some Heist Society promotional sunglasses this week!!!!

Here is what you need to do: Just comment what you are looking forward to most this summer!

I will pick a random winner on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. central time! U.S. Residence only please!

Good Luck Everyone!

xoxo,

Shellie

P.S. These are promotional sunglasses therefore we cannot guarantee the  UVA or UVB protection! Wear at your own risk!

P.S.S. I love cleaning out Ally’s closets and finding cool stuff to give away!

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Since last week was so crazy I thought we all just needed something fun to do!!!

So, I have a fun little quiz for everyone to take.

1. Hamburger or Hotdog or I don’t eat meat?

2. Call or text or payphone?

3. Purse or Backpack or Nothing, a true spy just uses what’s around?

4. Outside or Inside or Either?

5. Makeup or just mascara or nothing but face lotion?

6. Bike or skateboard or what are those?

7. Winter or Spring or Summer or Fall?

8. High heels or Tennis shoes or Hiking boots?

Love you guys! Hope everyone has a good day!!!

xoxo,

Shellie

P.S. Don’t forget to send your Fan Art Friday entries to allycartercontest@gmail.com !!!

P.S.S. I can’t wait for this summer so I can start giving you guys excerpts from GG6!!!!!

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