Hi everybody!
Sorry I didn’t post last week. I’m afraid I got pretty sick with one of the flu-like plagues that is going around. I don’t think I had “The Bad Flu” but I had something. And I’m just now able to sit upright without my sinus cavities wanting to explode, so I’m counting that as a win.
(It says a lot about me that sitting upright now constitutes “winning”.)
But I am. And it does.
What else is going on?
Well, a few things, actually.
WATTPAD
Are any of you members of wattpad? Well, I am! I just joined. I’m “TheAllyCarter”, and you can see my full profile here.
Hopefully, we will be posting some cool stuff there for wattpad users in the coming months, so if you’re on Wattpad, please follow me so that you can get all the news and updates (and freebies!).
Embassy Row
Obviously, the big thing in my world is that I’m working on Embassy Row. I have gotten the manuscript back–all scribbled on and edited, and now I’m in the last long haul, trying to make it as great as possible before anyone else sees it! (Especially all of you.)
Remodel
Another big aspect of my life at the moment is that I’m doing some remodeling to my house. Nothing huge. Just some stuff that HAD to be done (new window, new siding, replacing a porch that was falling down). All of this simply means that my house is kind of loud and chaotic at the moment.
I will post pictures once it’s all finished, so you guys can see!
Photography Class
And speaking of pictures…I’ve enrolled in a photography class!
This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. I’m not artistic (can’t draw. can’t paint). But I’d love to be able to take awesome pictures, and a few years ago I invested in a good camera and lens. But that doesn’t do me much good if I don’t know how to use it. So I’m taking a class. Wish me luck!
Austenland
I also wanted to let everyone know that one of my favorite movies of 2013 is now available on DVD/BluRay/digital download.
Austenland is based on the novel of the same name by the uber adorable Shannon Hale.
It’s a wonderful movie with an equally wonderful story BEHIND the movie.
You see, it was written, directed and produced by three women–something that is very rare in Hollywood. And it is funny and warm and sweet and just the kind of movie we don’t get very often anymore. No explosions. No superheroes.
Now, I love explosions and superheroes as much as the next person, but don’t you miss movies that are funny and romantic? I know I do. And that is just one reason why Austenland made me so happy.
(I saw it in the theater, but I just watched it again on DVD and I think I might have liked it even more the second time!)
But don’t take my word for it; check it out for yourself!
And that’s it, gang!
I’ve got to get back to work.
-Ally
Sarah Nguyen says
February 12, 2014 at 7:36 pmI can’t wait until Embassy Row comes out! You are my favorite author of all time, and when you say that a new book is coming out, I can’t help it but do a silly dance! Good luck, with your classes and remoleling! 😀
Sammie Jones says
March 27, 2014 at 3:35 pmIs “Embassy Row” a completely new series? :O
Kristi says
February 12, 2014 at 7:56 pmMy mom just bought it today and we are watching it for my cousin’s first bachelorette party, so I’m super excited! Feel better!
Xo, Kristi
JessicaN says
February 13, 2014 at 11:24 pm*reads about photography, zones in on that and forgets everything else* You’re taking photography classes? I’m so jealous!! I’m a photographer (dreaming of going pro / to college for it) and people keep telling me I don’t need classes, but I really want them! Tell us how that works out, k?
Jadyn says
February 14, 2014 at 2:32 amThat movie looks amazing! I love pride and prejudice and I am going to have to watch this! and soooo excited for embassy row!
Prany says
February 14, 2014 at 1:24 pmI LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY!!!! Hope u love it too!!! I CANNOT WAIT FOR EMBASSY ROW!!! Your one of my ALL time fav authors so, EEP!!!!
Amalia says
February 15, 2014 at 3:51 amI read Austenland last year, after reading some of Shannon Hale’s other novels, and it is my absolute favorite book she has written. I have been dying to see the movie and now that I know it has the Ally Carter Seal of Approval, there is no question about it, I am going see this film. Also, I hope you feel better soon!
kaitlin says
February 15, 2014 at 4:43 pmIm glad your better from the flu. Im so excited to here you got a WattPad!! Im definatly going to follow you!
Sam says
February 15, 2014 at 6:42 pmHi Ally, this is my first time on your blog! I just wanted to tell you that I absolutely LOVE your Gallagher Girl series. I started the first book last month and within a week I had finished all 6! I can’t wait to read Heist Society and that series too! Thank you SO much for writing such an amazing series, and for including characters like Cammie and Zach. 🙂 You wouldn’t believe how happy I was to find these books!
Samantha says
February 16, 2014 at 9:37 amAah I’ve now watched Austenland twice and I want to watch it again. I love how it doesn’t take itself seriously at all! And JJ Field is amazing 😀 And there’s a Kiwi, so bonus! 😀 All the best with the photography classes and I can’t wait to read Embassy Row!
Natalie says
February 16, 2014 at 6:41 pmCan you give us an update on I’d Tell You Love You, But The I’d Have To Kill You movie option?
Sabina G. says
February 17, 2014 at 8:06 amThat sounds like a lot of fun! I can’t wait until Embassy Row comes out so I can read it! Ah I am so excited!!
esther says
February 17, 2014 at 7:18 pmI’ve never saw an author who keeps her fans up-to-date about his/her life and cares about them so much. We you Ally!! Oh and by the way later in the future will you tell us how
Cammie and the gang end up.. once they finish growing up. (wink wink)
Evie says
February 18, 2014 at 9:07 pmHi, Ally!
Just curious, but is Austenland similar to the movie Lost in Austen?