Reminder
Don’t miss the chat tonight, 7pm central / 8pm eastern. I’ll be announcing the winner of the Monthly Favorites contest and then I’ll hold an hour-long q&a. I look forward to talking to you.
Renegade is live (plus contests)
Jonesing for more March? Go check out the story and then come back here to let me know what you think. It’ll be worth your while, and not just for the free story. Why? Well, I heard that a big box of ARCs is heading my way. That’s right; I’ll be giving away advance copies [...]
Theme songs
Most of my books have them. I find one that encapsulates the mood of the book and then play it until I can sing every word by heart. For GRIMSPACE, it was Song to Say Goodbye by Placebo. For WANDERLUST, it was Lost Cause by Beck. For BLUE DIABLO, the first Corine book, it was [...]
From the mailbag
I thought I’d pull out a few questions I’ve received and answer them here. If they’re funny enough, I add questions to my FAQ permanently and send the person who asked a prize. These questions, however, are so awesome (or freaky) that I felt they deserved a blog post. They’re all Grimspace related, so maybe [...]
Wicked Game winner
First I’d like to thank Jeri Smith-Ready for entertaining people on my blog when I was in no shape fit or able to do so. I’ve been quite heinously ill for the past week, and I appreciate her blog presence over here so the place didn’t seem quite so empty. I’m sure y’all have seen [...]
An interview with Jeri Smith-Ready (And a Wicked Game giveaway!)
The Squee First, let me state: Jeri is a good friend of mine. However, I don’t squee about books that aren’t squee-worthy. I might tell you she’s a nice person, I’m excited to present this interview, I love her hair, or that I loved rooming with her in Pittsburgh. I might tell you any number [...]
Cyclone Nargis Contest Winners
Without further ado I bring you… the winners! Grand prize (150 in book money) = Lisa Kessler Bonus prize (50 in book money, funded by Alessia Brio) = Will Nobilis Bonus prize (50 in book money), funded by Lauren Dane) = Jolene Congrats! I need you three to email me with your information. If you [...]
Cyclone Nargis Contest
Cyclone Nargis Contest Dear Ann, Thank you for your donation to Save the Children’s response to the Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. With the support of friends like you, brighter futures await children and families in need who are benefiting from your support. Transaction ID: 31003151 Date: May 7, 2008 Name: Ann Aguirre Now I’m going [...]
Hell Fire
Houston, I have a draft. Let the loafing begin! Seriously, this was a fucking hard book, emotionally wrenching. Now that I’ve written the final lines, I feel like getting drunk or taking a Xanax or something. Because damn, this project took a lot out of me. Happy stories and good news, stat!
Vegas Jackpot Winners!
Pam K (19) Sula (37) Melissa (52) Robyn L (13) Jackie (28) Congrats, ladies! Email me with your addresses and I’ll get the book sent out to you right away. Be sure to send me a link when you’ve written your reviews. Enjoy the sexy!