great day on Great Day
So I was on morning TV. And it was terrifying. But I think the finished product worked out pretty well. Right now it's near the top of this page -- no telling how long it'll last, so if you want to watch, watch soon!
presto! a paperback! and Target news
THE MAGICIAN'S LIE is out in paperback today! And not only can you get it at fine independent bookstores, B&N and online, but it's the Target Book Club Pick for October! I'm going to drive around eastern Iowa signing books at Target stores to celebrate.
Coincidentally, McDonald's starts serving breakfast all day TODAY. Coincidence? I don't know, but if I get hungry between Targets, I'm stopping for a sausage biscuit.
Happy paperbacking!
Best news: BESTSELLER!
Incredible news! THE MAGICIAN'S LIE has hit the bestseller lists! As of October 1, my little book is a USA Today bestseller. (No, I don't get my own pie chart out of it. Wouldn't that be great?)
Definitely popping the champagne! Hooray!
And here's a piece on Radio Iowa about it, along with a list of the five cities in Iowa I'm hitting on my tour, which starts on Monday, October 5. Prepare yourselves, Hawkeyes, here I come!
Paperback book tour starting soon!
Just updated the Events page with a lot of bookstore and festival appearances in September, October and November! Looking forward to meeting more readers as we launch the paperback of THE MAGICIAN'S LIE.
And if I'm not coming to your town in person, don't forget, I'd be happy to visit your book club via Skype. Just reach out to me via the Contact page. Cheers!
New May Events!
I've been hunkered down at home working on the next book, but things will be different in May -- I'm out and about again! Check out the Events page for what's going on.
Two months! Also, let's connect...
Yes, the 13th of the month has taken on a new significance for me -- it's the book birthday of THE MAGICIAN'S LIE. In this case, the book's been out on shelves for two months. And it's been a delightful, amazing, unbelievable ride.
I'm here on the blog from time to time, but if you want to connect with me more regularly, social media is the way to go: here's where to find me on Twitter or Facebook.
Warm Up Your Winter
Snowed under and shivering? (Aren't we all?) SheKnows suggests you snuggle up with a good book -- and they put THE MAGICIAN'S LIE in that category. Wonderful!
See the full list of 10 books -- including Gayle Forman, Anne Tyler, Amanda Eyre Ward and more -- at this link.
Buzz Buzz!
Well, here's a place I never expected to see THE MAGICIAN'S LIE -- as one of the answers to a Buzzfeed quiz! I tell you, this publication ride is a strange and amazing roller coaster, every single day.
Popping up in the Washington Post
Oh wow! This one has me dancing around the kitchen. The Washington Post calls THE MAGICIAN'S LIE "spellbinding" and "atmospheric." And they mention Agatha Christie! Never a bad thing. Off to add it to the Praise page, wheeee!
Pick of the (Snowy) Week
Just got word that The Magician's Lie is the Pick of the Week in the Boston Globe. So it must be perfect to snuggle up with as the coming snowpocalypse approaches, right? Seriously, everyone stay safe in this heavy winter weather. Brrrrr.
At this moment my luncheon event in Connecticut is still on for Wednesday midday, but I'll update the Events page if that situation changes. Stock up on books and charge all your devices! See you on the other side of the melt!