The O.R. Report

Good morning everyone!

Today is Monday, yes, I know. It's the most dreaded day of the week, but I hope to shine a little light on your day.

The O.R. Report is kind of like my own news show. It 'airs' every Monday sometime in the morning or whenever I can find the time to type everything up.

If you're interested in knowing what's going on out their in the YA world, then sit back and read.

THE CITY OF FALLEN ANGELS

In 2006, we were introduced to a world where vampires and werewolves were the result of a demonic disease. A world where people with Angel blood prowl the night, protecting humans from the Downworlders. I mean, who knew that warlocks held house parties and werewolves hung at clubs?

Cassandra Clare is the writer of the very popular and very great Mortal Instruments series. Everyone who has read the series, including me, was really upset that the series ended at the third book. And the prequels are not slated to come out until 2010?

I recently visited Miss Clare's blog and it says that there will be a fourth book in the series! Names and release dates are not set in stone but it will be about Simon.

To tell you the truth, I was kind of hoping to hear more about the sexy, the funny, beautiful *drools* Jace, but Simon is a great character and I think it's interesting that he's a vampire who can walk out into sunlight. So that will be something great to read.

If you want to find out more, just go on over to Cassandra Clare's blog.

UPCOMING RELEASES

Two books that I really want are coming out tomorrow!


The Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead is one of my favorites. If you haven't heard of it, the series follows the life of a dhampir Guardian-in-training named Rose Hathaway.

I was first introduced to the series a year ago by one of my friends. I was kind of tired of the whole vampire thing, but if you want to read a story about a snarky, bad-ass, fierce character. If you want to read a story filled with action, romance, and great dialogue, then go read these books now.

Blood Promise hits stores tomorrow, so don't forget to go get your copy!






Isn't this cover great? Well, a lot of people may not have heard of this author or this book, but I'm here with the 411.

This is teen author Hannah Moskowitz's debut novel. It's about a boy who is on a mission to break all of his bones. Crazy, right?

When I first heard about this story, I was really intrigued. I am a huge fan of contemporary novels. And I will bet you any money that you will enjoy this book. If you don't, you can egg my house. But that will not be necessary because when I say a book is going to be good, I mean it.

So go pick up your copy. I've heard it through the grapevine that it's already starting to show up now when it's release date is tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be able to get my hands on one, so that I can do a review.





CONTESTS

Everyone loves ARCs! I've never won one but I really want to win one someday soon. But I'm not completely competitive so, here's a couple of contest that are going around now, as we speak.



Coming 12/22/09 from Bloomsbury...

Nimira is a music-hall girl used to dancing for pennies. So when wealthy sorcerer Hollin Parry hires her to sing accompaniment to a mysterious piano-playing automaton, Nimira believes it will be the start of a better life. In Parry's world, long-buried secrets are about to stir. Unsettling rumors begin to swirl about ghosts, a madwoman roaming the halls, and Parry’s involvement in a group of corrupt sorcerers for whom the rules of the living and dead are meant to be broken for greater power. When Nimira discovers the spirit of a dashing fairy gentleman is trapped within the automaton, she is determined to break the curse. But even as the two fall into a love that seems hopeless, breaking the curse becomes a perilous race against time. Because it's not just the future of these star-crossed lovers that's at stake, but the fate of the entire magical world.

Want to win an ARC with original sketches from the author inside? See http://fabulousfrock.livejournal.com for details!

When I first heard about this book, I was blown away by not only the cover, but the plot as well. I am a huge fan of historical romances and fantasy is a genre that I am really starting to love. Put those two together, and wow. I can really tell that this going to be a hit when it comes out. Like I said, when I say something is going to be great, I'm usually always right. Don't mean to be miss-know-it-all, but you can ask anybody that knows me. I'm usually right on about this kind of things.




It is so awesome when authors and writers get together, especially when it's for a good cause.

Everyone thinks changing the world can only be done by doing something big, but even the greatest start small.

Living Your Five was founded by Kay Cassidy and together with three other great writers, they've created a website where you're free to join the movement.

I'm not really good at explaining things but check out their website at Living Your Five

They're holding a contest where you can get a chance to win ARCs of these authors upcoming books. I'm not telling you who they are, but if I were you, I'd go check it out.




Steph Su is holding a Hush, Hush contest which ENDS in FOUR DAYS so get yourselves over there and enter NOW!!!



















WRITING SITES

I am a member of YWS an online community for young writers. It recently got a complete make-over and it looks fabulous. I want to give a shout-out to the wonderful administrator and founder of a place I'm not afraid to call home, Nate Caldwell. Really, if it wasn't for that website my writing wouldn't have went anywhere today.

Also, if you're looking for a close-knit writing site, join AW or absolute write. Many famous authors frequent the website and the people there are so nice and helpful and I'm glad I'm apart of that place too.

You will be able to find links to these places in the sidebar sometime soon.

THE TENNERS

Since we're on the subject of shout-outs, I want to mention The Tenners. They are a group of writers whose books are coming out in 2010. I tell you, 2010 is going to be one of the best years for YA. Go see for yourself: The Tenners

ADIOS

I hope you guys enjoyed the first 'episode' of The O.R. Report because I enjoyed writing this. Please, leave any comments, questions, and I'll try to reply to them.

Have a wonderful wonderful day everyone, and I'll see you guys next Monday with more juicy news!