With all the devastation in the world these days it’s pretty easy to get down. But I can’t do that. I have books to finish and things to do so I’m going to focus on the positive here today and give you Ally’s Big List of Happy Things!
— The WHITE COLLAR season finale. (Seriously, how good was that episode? Answer: so, so good!)
–Alex Pettyfer’s Abs. (Saw Beastly with Jen Lynn Barnes. The abs alone were worth the price of admission.)
–Smashburger. (Do you have a Smashburger near you? Do you like hamburgers? If so, put 2 and 2 together and I promise it will increase the happy in your life.)
—E. Lockhart’s books. (Finished the fourth–and final–Ruby Oliver book last night, Real Live Boyfriends. As fabulous as all the others. Highly recommend!)
A totally happy thing
–The My Panera rewards program. I mean, if you eat there almost every day it doesn’t take long to accumulate A LOT of rewards!
–The RT Convention in LA (especially teen day!) Read all about teen day here. Register here.
–The Rochester Teen Book Festival
–And Leaky Con because, come on, Leaky Con might possibly be the happiest thing of all.
—Tara Altebrando has a new book coming and a new baby that’s already here!
–The upcoming release of Holly Black’s totally genius RED GLOVE (sequel to WHITE CAT).
–The “Play Instantly” option from Netflix.
–And, finally, mini excerpts!
Kat had spent days wondering where the
nerve center of palace security must be,
and when she finally stepped into the room, she found it.
UNCOMMON CRIMINALS
in stores June 21, 2011
Hoping you all find some happy in your lives today,
Ally
GGluvr says
March 15, 2011 at 9:44 pmthanks 4 staying positive ally! cant wait 4 GG5!
Miki says
March 15, 2011 at 11:08 pmI cant wait to see Beastly!Has anyone read the book?
Steph says
March 15, 2011 at 11:18 pmI haven’t seen Beastly… yet. However, I did see I Am Number Four, and I an in love with Alex Pettyfer. He is SOSOSOSOSOSOSO hot. Well, thanks for the excerpt, Ally!
Renee1 says
March 15, 2011 at 11:36 pmZo my goodness…. that excerpt made my day
Thanks Ally!!!! 😀
Morgan says
March 15, 2011 at 11:56 pmYou hoped I’d find something happy today, and I just did! The mini excerpt made my day!!! I mean, palaces, security, and Kat (which usually means stealing things)? There’s no way that can’t be awesome!
Also, I really needed a bright spot. This is my first FULL day back at school in, well, a while. Last Tuesday was a 2:00 dismissal, and I was sick Wednesday and Thursday. Then my uncle died Thursday night, but I went back to school on Friday (1:00 dismissal). Then the visitation was Sunday and the funeral was Monday (that was the hardest), and we had a snow day Monday too. Total surprise — but, the farmer’s almanac did call for two significant snows in March…
WannaBeGallagherGirl says
March 15, 2011 at 11:58 pmNetflix rocks!! but only if you can actually find a good movie. . . . . .
Mia says
March 16, 2011 at 12:38 amOMG I LOVE ALEX PETTYFER! and ur rirght , his abbs are worth a million and ONE WORDS. but if ur looking at them, all ur gonna b able to get out is ‘wha hwa wha hot’
great exerpt
Anonymous says
March 16, 2011 at 12:57 amAlly,
I also saw Beastly I loved that movie and Alex Pettyfer’s Abs just maked the movie better, I totaly agree with you. I have never been to a Smashburger, I have been to Nessy Burgers and In-n-out, the hamburgers and cheeseburger are delcious. Random fact: Today May 15 Juluis Caesar was assassinated (in my english class we are reading The Tradey of Juluis Caesar, so that is how I know). I really wanted to go to The RT Convention in LA (especially teen day!) but I don’t can’t get a ride,I don’t think anyone will take me, and have a track meet. I really hope you come back to Califorina because I don’t think I can make it and that fact makes me really sad. 🙁 Well everyone who is going to The RT Convention I hope Ally and you girls/guys (if there are any guys I don’t know, but it is possible) have fun. I also really like the “Play Instantly” option from Netflix, it’s great. I really enjoyed the execpt you posted, it make me want to read more, but I couldn’t. I can wait to read UC and GG5! 🙂
-Alexis 🙂
Anonymous says
March 16, 2011 at 12:59 amWHITE COLLAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like white collar…just a little too much for my own good. 😀
ashvay says
March 16, 2011 at 1:10 amAll those things are really happy! I can’t wait to see beastly! Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Hudgens seem like magic. CAN’T WAIT FOR UNCOMMON CRIMINALS! JUNE IS JUST TOO FAR AWAY!
nat says
March 16, 2011 at 2:43 amO MY GOSH i was totaly in the dumps today my fish died i found out my tennis racket is getting to small for me & i have less than 3 weeks to learn three new songs on the viola PERFECTLY plus the crisis in japan. kind of a sad day for me but your post brought be out of the dumps!!!! “jen lynn barnes” as in jennifer lynn barnes the author of tattoo and fate??!!!????!!!! i LOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE her books you KNOW HER?????????? plus smashburger burgers are awsome!!!! smashburgers = A+W+S+O+M+E they make me happy!!!! beastly looks good!! how old is the girl on the cover she looks young!! real young!!! mini exerps so awsome!! palaces, security, curses o my!!!!!!! looks soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo aaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwssssssooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!! thanks for your posts i follow them daily
happy (and positive) writing
-nat
nat says
March 16, 2011 at 2:51 amokay question for you ally, i went on amazon and you know how amazon always gives the first few chapters of the book there selling, when will the uncommon criminals 1st chaper go up?!?!?!!?!!?!?!?!?!?!? so excited i can hardly stand it
june 21 is marked on my calandar(litiraly)
happy writing
-nat
Lindsey Wilson says
March 16, 2011 at 2:55 amBEASTLY WAS AMAZING!!!!! And who doesn’t love Alex Pettyfer’s abs????!!!??? He’s pretty much amazing, and I’ve liked him since he did Operation Stormbreaker. Good movie, especially if you’ve read the books. =)
Sovathary says
March 16, 2011 at 4:53 amI’M NEWCOMER!!! I enjoy reading every single book of yours, even I have finished them all, but I still reread the parts I love and my favorite proses.
I’ve never seen any author who could write book series that doesn’t disappoint the readers. To be honest, your series are way way better than Twilight. So you’re one of my most favorite authors beside Rick Riordan.
Oh, I love Cammie so much that I decided to name one of my book character after her, do you mind about the copyright? I mean you’re my inspiration and all, besides I do want to be a writer just like you, well I sound so lame, but that’s how I really feel. Thank you all my heart, I know you wouldn’t read this comment anyway. *hug*
Morgan says
March 16, 2011 at 6:42 pmwhite collar finale was AMAZING! i can’t wait for the next season! I watched beastly and it was an amazing movie. Love his abs.
Lindsay says
March 16, 2011 at 6:49 pmME. TOO. <3
Lindsay says
March 16, 2011 at 6:53 pmthe white collar finally was absolutely amazing, but now we have to waaaiiit foooor soooo loooong….i mean what a cliff hanger!!! jeez!! and panera=love. especially the bacon turkey bravo. or any type of soup, in a bread bowl, with a side of bread. ughh im salivating at the thought. anywayss, thanks for the excerpt, cant wait for uncommon criminals!!
Erin, the redhead says
March 16, 2011 at 7:15 pm1) White Collar was AMAZING! Did Neal do it?! Honestly, I don’t think he did…I think it was that Alex girl instead. Guess we just have to wait for next season!
2) I have yet to see Beastly, but I might just have to now…
3) Smashburger has the best french fries (or I guess “Smash Fries”) EVER. And, they are made with olive oil, so they have to be good for me, right? 🙂
Thanks for the update, Ally!
Hailie says
March 16, 2011 at 10:24 pmI loved the White Collar season finale! I wonder who filled the storage facility with all the stuff from the ship!? Thanks for the excerpt! Amazing like all the others:)
Jen says
March 17, 2011 at 2:28 amOMiGoodness Rochester is like 2 hrs away from my little town!
ldsjaneite says
March 17, 2011 at 2:57 amAh, yes. The watch instantly on Netflix. A very happy thing.
Lauryn says
March 17, 2011 at 3:48 amI have read it! I <3 th book! really good and reminded me of this series.It has a lot of things a teen i guess goes through like cammie.I like the books the same not one better! I LOVE READING! 🙂
Anonymous says
March 17, 2011 at 4:43 amMy thoughts are with Japan everyday… Ever since my childhood, I have always been involved into Japanese culture and entertainment… and it pains me so much more everytime I hear of a dreadful news there…
5 friends from the fanclub I was in were officially declared dead. I feel guilty even when I catch myself smiling nowadays. Even rereading my favourite Georgette Heyer book can’t remove my sadness.
So I am very thankful for your post. Lightens me up a bit…
And I also want to add one additional good thing… Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins is SO good… better than Hex hall. It’s like the magical version of Only The Good Spy Young.
snippet straitman jackson says
March 23, 2011 at 2:30 pmHiii ally! i love you’re books and yes, knowing that ther WILL BE a GG5 MAKES ME HAPPY! i love those books, i also just read Heist Society IT WAS AWESOME!! cant wait for the 2nd one bye 😀 😀
Meg says
March 26, 2011 at 2:20 amI met E. Lockhart tonight! And then I read this! Coincidence? I think not.