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Coming on July 26, Aladdin is releasing a "Stable of Canterwood Crest Books" (isn't that name supercute?!) of Take the Reins, Chasing Blue, Behind the Bit and Triple Fault as a set of e-books at a great price. Here's a link to pre-order it via Kindle. I'm sure the link will be available soon for the Nook if it isn't already.
I can't wait for this to come out! I never dreamed I'd have a set of books. Ever.
Thank you so much to Team Canterwood for supporting me, Editor K and the series. It's because of YOU that this is happening. Since it's a virtual release, I'm sure I'll come up with something fun to celebrate with you all . . . :)
xo
5 Comments on A Stable of Books, last added: 6/30/2011
I got some exciting news yesterday! It led to the purchase of the suuuperfun hoodie and the tank below from the place where, um, most of my paycheck goes--VS's PINK line.
The news? Take the Reins earned out its advance! Yay! It wouldn't have happened without *you,* the readers, and my ridiculously talented editor, Kate Angelella.
We decided some celebratory online shopping was in order, so I snagged that doodle zip hoodie and the pretty tank. I love that mix of blue and gray! Plus, I'm always cold, so I can't get enough hoodies.
Again, I'm so grateful that Take the Reins is doing so well and in it's . . . 6th (?--I should check that . . .) printing. I'll be working as I start to feel better on Initiation this weekend and I'm counting down the days until Chosen releases in May. I've got a lot of fun giveaways during release week! :)
Anyone else a PINK fanatic? What's your go-to store when you want to celebrate with clothes, accessories--whatever?
10 Comments on Some celebratory shopping, last added: 3/14/2011
I hope you feel better Jess! My go to place for shopping is ......... Pacsun
Canterwoodluvr said, on 3/12/2011 12:29:00 PM
Fav shopping place? I'd say Target. They have soooooo many nice things for, like, super cheap.
Anonymous said, on 3/12/2011 2:11:00 PM
I hope you feel better... I know how it feels. My go to place for shopping has to be at Dick's Sporting Goods, I am NOT a girly-girl. Also, I was wondering when Dominate is coming out. No pressure or anything, I was just wondering. Thanks!
CrossCountryGirl said, on 3/12/2011 5:49:00 PM
Cool clothes!!! My fave shopping place to celebrate is probs Abercrombie.......or Anthropologie! I luv Pink tho......cute :) Feel better <3
Oh. My. Gosh. This is AMAZING! I'm so, so in love with it and thank you to prancinghorses12! You and your friends are wonderful for bringing Canterwood to life. :) Hearts and sparkles to you!
Everyone, definitely go subscribe to her YouTube channel.
And watch this:
0 Comments on Canterwood live action fan movie! as of 1/1/1900
(Note: this is NOT a real gun--it's a stunt gun used for a Nancy Drew cover shoot. Also, please note her signature Diet Coke in the background...)
This lovely editor, aka Kate Angelella, was promoted to Associate Editor at Simon & Schuster's Aladdin. In addition to being my editor, Kate also edits the sparkly Lauren Barnholdt and the amazing Kekla Magoon among other awesome authors. I'm superproud and thrilled that Kate was promoted. She's an amazing editor AND writer who has both a commercial and literary eye. That's hard to find--no doubt.
Congratulations, Kate! We're all so, so proud! :)
7 Comments on Congratulations, Kate!, last added: 5/5/2010
Every day I find new ways to love my wife. Today, is no exception.
Alicia said, on 5/5/2010 12:10:00 PM
Congrats times ten! You deserve it!!!
Anonymous said, on 5/5/2010 1:53:00 PM
omigod! Jess, something is totaly up with HEATER or however you spell it. R U able to delete it? it's really disturbing. By the way, make C.S. come out nsooner!!!! whaa!
Okay, guys. I've got to close the comments again. I can't have swearing on my blog. The comment that was made was completely unnecessary and thank you all for leaving kind comments. I'm so sorry the blog has to be closed for commenting due to one person's inappropriate remark.
I can't believe it's time for book #8 in the Canterwood Crest series! Ahhh!! We're at the halfway point now of sixteen books and it's. . . well, hard to articulate how I feel. Excited. Humbled. Scared. (And scared because I don't want to disappoint my reader girlies with any book.) Thrilled. Etc.
After eight books, I'm in love with my characters as ever and their horses. The adventures at Canterwood are continuing and I love being along for the ride.
Shout outs and sparkles to the Simon & Schuster team, our photographer, amazing models and the readers who allow me to live my dream to write. Special xoxo to Editor Kate for working her magic and putting her talent into this book.
Yaaaay, HSD! :D
So, since it's a special day, I'm opening comments! I want you to tell me what YOUR sparkle is! :) Mine, of course, is lip gloss and hanging out with my BFF.
Leave a comment here or Tweet at me or Editor K. We can't wait to hear about your sparkle!
PS: Comments have gotten sticky in the past, so please keep them clean. If there's any drama, I'll have to close them and that would be sad. :( So post away on what makes you happy and yaaay HOME SWEET DRAMA!
35 Comments on Happy release day, HOME SWEET DRAMA!, last added: 4/9/2010
Yay first comment! :) My sparkle is curling up in my fuzzy blanket and reading a good horse book (especially Canterwood :D) I like nail polish a lot, to :)
Congrats on your 8th book, Jess! :)
Sara S said, on 4/6/2010 5:20:00 AM
Wow!!!! I am soooo exited about HSD!!! I cAn't wait till after school when I get it. Anyway my sparkles goes to my bffs and of course the schoolpony that I ride
-Sara S
Anonymous said, on 4/6/2010 6:36:00 AM
My sparkle is definitely when I arrive at the barn, and my horse has her head over her stall, neighing for me. Especially if it's a night of no homework, so I can ride forever. It's the only thing better than cherry lip gloss, glittery nail polish, pinkness and of course, a huge piece of chocolate cake. I LOVED HSD, and am already dying for the next to come out. I really liked the cover picture too, and the story was amazing. Congratulations!!!!
Kathleen said, on 4/6/2010 6:52:00 AM
I was lucky enough to get my hands on Home Sweet Drama last Friday, but didn't read it until Sunday because we had company until Sunday afternoon. I loved it, it was soooo good! My sparkle is reading a good book (* cough * Canterwoood * cough *), having fun with friends, doing well at dance, and lip gloss :D Congratulations on Home Sweet Drama, Jess!
Anonymous said, on 4/6/2010 7:28:00 AM
OMG Jess ur books r AMAZING!!!!!!! My sparkle is def. riding my pony and of course reading CC. Keep writing! I luv ur books!!!
Saskia said, on 4/6/2010 8:28:00 AM
Hi!!! i'm on sprind break, and ym aunt, who works at barnes & noble is going to get me the book! yay! And i wanted to give a shout out to Suzanne Weyn, she's starting a new series, she's already has to book's that came out in march, the first one, that i'm reading right now is called Daring to Dream, and the second one, is called Playing for keeps.it's about a thirteen year old girl named taylor, her parent's had split up recently, and she loves horses & riding but her mom is to poor to pay for lesson's, here's thew summary on the back of the first book: Taylor Henry Loves horses, but her single mom can't afford riding lessons, much less a horse. So when she discovers an abandoned gelding, and pony, Taylor is happy just to be around them. But the rescued animals have nowhere to go, and Taylor is running out of time to find them a good home. could the empty, dirty, old barn on Wildwood Lane be the answer? And could Taylor's wildest dream-a horse of her own-finaly come true? Well I hope you guy's check it out! But Canterwood Crest, will alway's be the best! Hope erick and Sasha get back together! Hope callie and Jacob fall down a well! Hope Paige and what's his anme get together! Love you Jess!
Editor K said, on 4/6/2010 9:12:00 AM
I have so many sparkles I don't know where to start! Canterwood, fresh's new Rose lip gloss, Halloween, kitty cats, and DEFINITELY mani/pedis with my BFF!
My sparkle has to be my wonderful mare. I'm so blessed to have a horse and I will never take that for granted. I love you Dottie! Any other sparkles would have to be writing and music. But my horse is def #1 in sparkle content!
Loved HSD as with all of your books. I already am counting down till City Secrets :)
Yay! I so so so so can't wait to read HSD!!! I'm so excited!! :)
My sparkle is figure skating, speech (I know, dorky) hanging with my amazing friends, reading a good book, cuddling with my kitties, dreaming of my Prince someday to come, and so much more! :) Oh and writing. Def!
Anonymous said, on 4/6/2010 1:31:00 PM
I havent read HSD yet because my local bookstore doesnt get books before they are actualy released:( sadness, i know. Any who my sparkle is definatley my amazingly awesome friends and all you awesome Canterwood Crest readers!! Read On!!!:D
OMG, I soooooo happy comments are open again. I was wondering y they were closed. My sparkles are reading(canterwood crest of course) and making my little brother mad(lolz :P). I can't wait to read HSD, good job jess. :D
YAY!!!!!!!!! congrats jess i cant wait 4 hsd and i'm typing rlly fast because i'm excited!
my sparkle is. . .
my friends
the horse i ride
nail polish
junk food
good books
and definitely canterwood crest!!!
you've been so nice to your readers by working on these books and since my bookstore has officially had hsd since 9 am this morning, i cant wait 2 read it!!!!!
Hannah said, on 4/6/2010 2:30:00 PM
I got it today a couple of hours ago and I'm halfway through (I'd be farther, but I kept getting stopped by my dogs, my sister, etc.) I like it! I was reading outside, enjoying the sunshine and my Spring Break!!!! I also really wanna go see my horse later today, I love him so much and it's always a treat to see him!! I rode him bareback and took a few small jumps, and he was amazing about it. We went on a mini-trailride, too, and today is a perfect day for another one! Can't wait for book 9!! <3, Hannah (and Baron!!)
My sparkles are: when i'm on stage dancing riding hanging with my great friends writing animals makeup(mainly lip gloss) and jewelry( have over 200 pairs of earrings)
Anonymous said, on 4/6/2010 2:56:00 PM
I got Home Sweet Drama on Friday and read it that night. I loved it! My sparkles are horseback riding, reading (especially Canterwood, writing, and lip gloss. Congrats on your 8th book. Can't wait for City Secrets! -NYC girl, Amy
Anonymous said, on 4/6/2010 4:40:00 PM
My sparkle is horseback riding, most definately! That and anything chocolate, reading a good book (*cough* Canterwood and Harry Potter *cough*), and being with my friends, family, and pets (that includes thealmostbutnotreallymine horse; love you "Kashi"!). Congrats, Jess!! :) I can't wait to read HSD! Now, if only I could somehow bribe my parents into letting me buy it...*grins wickedly and walks off* :)
Anonymous said, on 4/6/2010 5:23:00 PM
Well.my sparkle is my BFFL's, riding(Duh!), my bunny, family and i luvv lip gloss too! and last but obviously not least reading canterwood!
Ur Books are THE BEST!
-MyMy
Anonymous said, on 4/6/2010 9:21:00 PM
Congrats, Jess! I love reading CC and I got like five girls hooked on the series at school. I just got HSD today, and I was really excited. anyways I only read the first chapter but me and my friend always have to finish a book together if we are reading the same one. in class, we both finished RR at the same time and just looked at each other with our mouths wide open haha. we're weird like that :)
anways, my sparkle is reading, writing, and hanging out with my friends.
There were first gonna two books (or maybe four), then eight, then twelve, now SIXTEEN!!!
I loved HSD and I can't wait for City Secrets. Jess-can u post a comment thread 4 us to discuss HSD??? thx
Anna said, on 4/7/2010 3:57:00 PM
Hey Jess, Would you mind doing a HSD Discussion post like you've done for the other books? Like the one that you label *spoilers*? Thanks! ~Anna
Anonymous said, on 4/8/2010 5:59:00 AM
My sparkle is horseback riding of course! It's my life! I love reading a GREAT book (*cough cough* CCA) Where I live, there's the tiniest of tiny libraries! I'm lucky I even got the rest of the books! (I'm only missing 2) I'm DYING for this book! Hopefully I'll get my hands on one! And, Elite Ambition comes out 2 days before my birthday! Eeep!
P.S Congrats of HSD, Jess! I can't wait! :D *hiccup* sorry, I have the hiccups! lol
CrossCountryGirl said, on 4/9/2010 5:48:00 AM
OMG!!! Im sooo mad i need to get HSD!!! im sooo excited!!!! my sparkle is lip gloss, everything pink, and horses!!!
Congrats on ur 8th book!!
Saskia said, on 4/9/2010 9:49:00 AM
Eghmagawd! i just finished Home sweet dramma, and eghmagawd! I can NOT believe Sasha's going to ditch pooor Paige and spend fall break with Heather! Then again, I'm really starting to warm up to the trio. Blogged By Saskia
Bridgit said, on 4/9/2010 9:51:00 AM
Hey Jessi! It's Bridgit, and my sparkle is definetly between hot boys, & hot gloss! Loved books 1-8, and my favroite thing about these books, is either the dramma, or attitude. Your Girlie, Bridgit M.
Claire T. said, on 4/9/2010 10:30:00 AM
GO HSD! so exicted! I ordered it! can't wait till it comes :) YAY! I can't wait :)
Hey Jessica! I love your books! I already finished Home Sweet Drama and it was beyond good! I can't wait to here what Heather and Sasha does on their break! I don't want you to stop writing because you are one of my favorite authors! I can't wait for the rest of the series! Even if you stop writing writing CC I'm sure you'll come out with another series! Keep writing and I love you! Oh and your next book comes out a day after I go on vacation! I threw a fit when I found out, that's how much I love your books!
Anonymous said, on 4/9/2010 5:12:00 PM
HSD was so awesome!!! The ending was once again, a cliffhanger!!! One of my sparkles is the pony, Cisco, who I ride. He's so cute and an awesome jumper. I also love Cliff, the Thoroughbred I ride. He is awesome; he got me 1st in my horse show!!!
I have lots of sparkles! My Golden Retriever-Mix, playing volleyball for my school, playing basketball with my bff's older bro, reading Canterwood Crest, hangin out with my bffs, and Facebook of course!! :)
The past few days have been busy with sad personal issues related to a friend, but I think it's time for a *little* good news on a Saturday.
I'm shocked, thrilled, beyond excited and SOOOOO happy to announce that Editor K and the team at S&S have decided they'd like FOUR MORE CANTERWOOD BOOKS! So, 13-16, here we come! The official deal will go up on Pub Lunch soon, but I couldn't hold it in any longer and got the okay to share.
I'm incredibly grateful that not only do I get to keep writing these books that I love, but more so that I'm able to work with Kate. We're already brainstorming concepts and I'm just freaking out with excitement about these!
I've got to say thank you so much to Bethany, Mara, Fiona, Liesa and Jon for backing the books and being excited. Team S&S!
Cheers to four more books! :)
0 Comments on Big, big, big annoucement! as of 2/6/2010 1:14:00 PM
BEST ENEMIES is now shipping from several online bookstores! It might even be in actual stores now or very soon. I'll have to start stalking this weekend and check.
I'm *always* caught off guard by the early releases. That said, I'm still going ahead with the pre-planned schedule of release week festivities. It'll celebrate the official release date, so yay!
I'm still shaking my head over this entire thing. And by that I mean how my fifth book is out. It's an indescribable feeling when a book hits shelves. This was the first book that I finished writing in New York, so it has special meaning.
Very sparkly hearts to my BKBs who helped make this book possible. <3 Toasting you guys with Swarlos and the slap bet episode. :)
7 Comments on Welcome, Best Enemies!, last added: 10/10/2009
Happy to see Best Enemies arriving early! I'll check and see if it arrives at work this Sunday.
Anonymous said, on 10/8/2009 12:41:00 PM
Congrats on the fifth book out and your first one written in NYC. I look forward to reading it and have my copy already ordered at the local bookstore. Lorrie
Adina said, on 10/8/2009 1:54:00 PM
Congrats Jess on ur 5th book. I'm going to look for it this weekend. Keep writing!!!!!!! :D
Congratulations on book #5. If it makes you feel any better, the thrill doesn't wear off...at least it hasn't for me. I'm still excited the first time I see one of my new books in a store. My 10th MONK book/30th novel is coming out in a few weeks and I'm as excited about that as I was about my very first.
Looking forward to seeing you, Kate and Ross in Cape Girardeau again next year... :-)
The blog has been a little quiet because I've been working hard on the draft of HOME SWEET DRAMA. I'm 30 pages in and and I usually really get going around page 50. The first 50, for some reason, are always the hardest. It feels like an uphill climb where I'm not sure if I can make it. Even at book eight, I'm crazy paranoid like, "Whoa. What if I can't write another book?!" But then the rational side kicks in and I go back to my chapter by chapter outline and know what I have to do.
So things are moving ahead on that. I typed 9 pages yesterday (eh, but whatever!) and want 10 today. I think it's possible just because of the amount of caffeine I'm about to go out and purchase. :)
Going to be purposely cryptic because it's necessary, but I got the most amazing gift yesterday. BFF got me a signed copy of this author's second book. I'd read the first book and actually wrote on the pages, put sticky notes in the margins and got more out of this book than any other I've ever read. Holding the new book with a note to me inside was so special. So. Amazing.
Anyway...
Will vlog soon! I'm planning to read the first chapter (and likely the second) of BEST ENEMIES. I can't believe it'll be out so soon. Yay!
5 Comments on Home Sweet Drama progress, last added: 10/7/2009
Yesterday was the third photo shoot for the Canterwood series!! We were shooting the covers for books 9-12 and it felt like a reunion of sorts, seeing my girls and the crew. I'm only posting pics that were Tweeted yesterday either by Editor K or I. The rest, hi-res beauties, will be posted around the releases of books 9-12. And maybe a few early ones here and there just to tease. ;) Or, I might post pics for that specfic cover when it's finished and I'm allowed to share it. Then you guys wouldn't have to wait until 2010 to see the videos. That would be sad.
It was a fantastic day. I was up at 4something and the S&S crew (yep, I'm including myself in there) rode together to NJ for the shoot.
We got started around 7something and wrapped around 7:30 that night. Everyone was fabulous and it was the best shoot ever. The covers (ahem, Jessica Handelman) are going to be *insane*. In the best way. Thanks, also, to Russell Gordon for adding his artistic eye to the shoot.
That's Paige Parker getting a wardrobe adjustment as we get ready to shoot. Aren't you guys excited to finally see Paige on a cover?!
This is Editor K almost losing it when Zoe, the bay, tried to sniff her. The coversation after this shot:
Editor K: *shooting shocked/pretend-furious look at Totally Innocent Author* OMG! Why didn't you save me? That horse was about to eat my jacket! You didn't warn me!
Innocent Author: *swallows and fears for her life* I didn't know that was gonna happen! *then laughs not so quietly to herself*
Then full out laughter from both parties ensued. Editor K was also later chased by a bee which, apparently, I should have saved from from as well, LOL. Ooops.
We're getting set up for the first shoot of the day. The models, who are the *sweetest* girls, can turn on the attitude so fast for the camera. Amazing.
One of our photographer's assistants getting the camera ready. Heavy duty, huh?
Finally, my main girl Sasha getting her hair touched up before a shot. Aren't you in LOVE with her shirt? I think this was right before the horse drooled all over her when he stuck his head out of the stall door. She was so great about and got cleaned up and kept going.
Sooo....I also vlogged. All day. I interviewed each model, the stylists and took lots of behind the scenes footage of hair and make up. I'm still figuring out how/when I'll be releasing the vlogs. I reaaalllly want to show you guys all of the video RIGHT NOW. :)
Enjoy the pics and know that when I told the models how much support there is for Team Canterwood, they said to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you who read and love the books.
7 Comments on Canterwood Crest photo shoot pics!, last added: 9/11/2009
Yay!!! cant wait for those vlogs and the covers of the new books! also cant wait to see paige!!! <3 her!!!! p.s. that jacket eating horse has the same name as me =O
Another day of crazy. Gotta write a zillion words (or my Excel sheet will continue to tell me that I will not finish RIVAL REVENGE until July 2010 (!!!). And if I don't pick up my laundry, the cleaners will probably keep it. I'm about to have to wear BFF's clothes that she left here the other night.
Usually, I'm very OCD about keeping things neat and clean. But empty boxes from Fresh Direct haven't moved since Monday morning, my sink is piled with dishes and I'm ignoring cleaning. Too focused on book.
BUT
Tonight is supersparkly because it's RA's birthday!!! There will be amazing food, drinks and fun--we *never* have a boring night out.
So, happy birthday, Ross! *throws confetti*
3 Comments on Happy birthday, R!, last added: 8/26/2009
Jess! Hey, I just wanted to send you a shout-out! I'm O*****. (Not allowed to give name out!) xD But my internet name is Lark. Sorry for the confusion. :P Just wanted to say that you have inspired me so much, and that I adore the CC series. (Can... October... come... any.... faster!) Triple Fault was AMAZING and I read it in about nine hours. It was that good! I'm not sure how you can write a book EVERY THREE MONTHS! Seriously, that is amazing! You're my idol! *kitten eyes* Can't wait 'till October and November. NEW MOON! *squeal* Sorry, I'm all over the place! PEACE OUT! LUFFFLES>>>> lark
Uh Oh. I do not want that to happen. Please get it done!!!!!!!!!!
Adina said, on 8/26/2009 6:09:00 PM
Hey jess. I I'm so looking forward to read all the CC books. I'm adiccted to the new series. Keep working hard, your another one of my favortie authors. :)
On Sunday, the New York Times is reviewing The Rock and the River. This is super sparkly news because my editor, Kate Angelella, edited this book. The Rock and the River was the first book Kate ever acquired and that speaks to her talent as an editor. Kate is not only the hardest working editor, but she also has an intense passion for her projects. The Rock and the River will be the first of many books on Kate's list that will achieve this level of recognition.
Congratulations, Kate!!
0 Comments on The Rock and the River in the NYT as of 1/1/1900
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That's so cool do you think it's available for an iPad
Will som1 plz read my blogs and leave comments
Super cool, Jess! I'm so glad!
Whoa!!! That is so cool. just like the Misty series, but on ebook!!Congrats!
Awesome!!!!!! I just got a Kindle recently....can't wait to get the Stable of Canterwood Books!