Hello, all!
Ally here! I’m sorry I’ve been a little MIA lately. Things have been super busy as I try to finish writing Embassy Row 2 and prepare for the launch of Embassy Row 1, ALL FALL DOWN.
What all does that entail?
Well, the writing part involves a lot of . . . writing.
And thinking that I should be writing.
And feeling like a really terrible person when I’m not writing.
But I have to take a break from the writing and the not writing and the writing-related guilt to remind you guys of a couple of very cool things that are coming up!
1. If you are in the New York area then you must try to come into the city THIS THURSDAY, December 4th! for two amazing events with 10 of the 12 authors of MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME.
There will be two chances to meet the authors and get your books signed! (And it is my understanding that all authors will be allowed to sign backlist…aka “our other books”.)
BARNES AND NOBLE TRIBECA
Booksigning!
December 4th
4:00 pm
*you must purchase a book–any book–at BN to be seated, but everyone is welcome to attend
McNally Jackson Books
Reception!
December 4th
7:00 pm
Please help us celebrate the holidays, great books, and McNally Jackson’s anniversary.
2. Who is ready to read the NEXT chapter of All Fall Down!?!
Devoted blog readers have no doubt already read the first two chapters of All Fall Down, but you will be excited to know that Chapter 3 is available now!
My great publisher, Scholastic, is counting down the “12 Days of YA” and All Fall Down kicked things off yesterday.
Click here to read the first THREE chapters now.
3. Would you like to win a copy of All Fall Down? Well, Scholastic is giving away two–one for you and one for a friend. Click here to enter.
4. We are still accepting Ally Ambassadors!
I have to thank everyone who has signed up or helped spread the word in some way. I was with the people running the program last week, and they were AMAZED at the response! They knew we would have a lot of people signed up, but I don’t think anyone was prepared for the virtual floodgates that opened. So thank you!
And if you haven’t yet signed up, it’s not too late!
Just know…Ally Ambassadors will be emailed a special, exclusive Embassy Row-set story that ONLY ambassadors will be able to read.
So keep that in mind.
(A general FYI: As many of you have seen me say on Twitter and elsewhere, I’m extremely fortunate that this is something Scholastic is doing on my behalf, so Shellie and I are not personally sending out the notification emails or packing up the books or any of that stuff. In short, if you have questions about the Ally Ambassador program we may not know the answer. But rest assured that the folks at Scholastic are amazing and they are on top of things, and if you encounter a problem and let them know then I bet it will be resolved.)
And that’s it, gang.
I’ve got to go write!
Ally
Zach Vs. Hale says
December 2, 2014 at 3:38 pmYAY!!!! I’m going to read the third chapter (and probably the first and second again) just as soon as I’m done writing this!!! I thought the first two chapters were AMAZING and I literally can not wait until All Fall Down is in stores!!!!!!! I would love to come to the book signings but unfortunately I can’t:( I hope that some day, any day I will be able to meet you, Ally! I’m sure you’re doing great with Embassy Row and I’m just excited for it as ever! You’re an amazing author and no matter what happens, I know the book will be great. Have a wonderful Christmas!!!
Lara says
December 2, 2014 at 3:56 pmHey Ally!
I love the Heist Society series and of course The Gallagher Girls! So I’m really looking forward to All Fall Down, is there any chance that you’ll be coming to New Zealand at any point?
Thanks 🙂 Lara
Sabina G. says
December 2, 2014 at 7:26 pmOooo I can’t wait to read chapter 3! I am so excited to read the whole book when it comes out! I pre-ordered it! I wish I could meet you on Thursday, maybe next time.
Good luck with the writing Ally!!
Sky says
December 2, 2014 at 10:48 pmI am going to read chapter 3 right now! 🙂 I loved the first 2 chapters and I can’t wait to read the whole book! Have a very Happy Christmas Ally and good luck with Embassy Row 2!!
Madeline says
December 4, 2014 at 7:40 pmHey Ally!
I can’t wait for your new series to come out! I’m sure it will sky rocket to the top of my favorites! I just finished reading My True Love Gave to Me and it was phenomenal and exhilarating! I loved your story and all the other auther’s too! I wish I could meet you all in New York! I’m sure the your writing will be Amazing!
With love,
Madeline
Kara says
December 6, 2014 at 12:49 amI know this is a long shot, but wondering if you know if the US/Canadian ambassador emails/books have gone out? #hopingagainsthope
Ally Carter says
December 9, 2014 at 12:39 pmI’m not sure. I know Ally signed books while she was in NY last week so I am thinking they should start arriving soon!
xoxo,
Shellie
Kara says
December 9, 2014 at 12:50 pmThanks Shellie! Guess I’ll just have to keep my fingers crossed!
Lea Howse says
December 9, 2014 at 10:06 pmHey Ally,
The Gallagher Girl series is probably one of my favorite series. I thought that they were very well written and had a good plot. And I was thinking that if you were looking for a new idea for a book you could do a book from Zachary Goodes perspective. For example in the last book Zach and Joe are on a mission that you could explain more about. Or you could do a book about Zachs perspective in the third book because he’s not in the book too much.
Anyway it might be cool to do because Zachs life is kinda mysterious. Just wanted to run the idea by you!
Thank You,
Lea Howse
Mick Berger says
December 10, 2014 at 8:41 pmGO ALLY!
Can’t wait for the book to come out! Keep up being an awesome writer.
btw, I’m still in love with the Heist Society plot, please tell me you’re not done with that! I just want to find out Hale’s name. Who’s with me?
-Mick