Aaaand the title reveal for the 4th and final LEGEND novel is……REBEL!!! 💜✨💜✨ Full link with details in my bio. Of course, the actual cover is yet to come—but I am digging the purple so much. (Yes, it is a direct reference to Eden’s eyes, which have retained a permanent tint of violet from his childhood injuries.)
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. REBEL is set in Ross City, Antarctica after the epilogue of Champion, told from the dual points of view of Day and his younger brother Eden, and features June and several other old faces from the original trilogy as well as some new players. This story has been sitting in my mind since the end of Champion, but it took me a long time to understand why I wanted it to exist. How do you move on from the trauma of a revolution? How do different people cope, and how do you heal without pushing each other away? How do you find love and joy again? It’s a story about Eden’s struggle to find himself in his famous brother’s shadow, of Day’s yearning for a love he thought he had lost, and of a pair of brothers with a bond that is tested again and again. Yes, there will be a reunion of Day and June after the events of Champion’s epilogue….and there will be a definite conclusion to their love story.
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.Again, the link to the full book summary is in my bio. I know many of you have asked me about this book over the years. I’m excited to finally share it with you all this October. 💜💜💜 More reveals to come! @fiercereads
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An early attempt at figuring out what Red, the protagonist of my next fantasy/scifi series (coming in Fall 2020), looks like. Drawing is always a part of my early writing process…and sometimes of when I procrastinate. 🤫😬 Can’t wait to share more about him with you guys. Also, I know I’m a bit quiet lately! It’s been a whirlwind of life stuff and turning in two books….but don’t worry, there are a lot of exciting things coming up about Legend 4 (Fall 2019) and The Kingdom of Back (Spring 2020). Stay tuuuned! ✨
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O M G. 💚💙💚💙💚💙

I finally finagled the airplane’s wifi into working, and came online to this incredible news!!! And now I’m all emotional on this flight, trying to contain myself. What a deep honor to be beside these phenomenal authors. 😭😭😭💛

I’m truly overwhelmed, especially since WILDCARD is my tenth book. This is not an easy industry. So much of what happens is entirely out of our hands. I could not do this without the love and support you guys have shown me over the years, and I’m so extrordinarily lucky and blessed that you’re all still being here with me. You have my deepest love and gratitude. Thank you. Thank you. 😭💛😭💛
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To all of you who came from near and far to my tour stops—from driving 10+ hours across multiple state lines to braving thunderstorms, to both old💛 and new✨ fans, to all of you bearing beautiful gifts and smiles and books and amazing stories about your lives and all that you’ve overcome, and of course to all of you whom I couldn’t meet but still sent me an avalanche of kindness and enthusiasm online, thank you for an absolutely magical week. 💚💙💚💙 I’m heading home today with a suitcase full of your loving gifts and a heart full of joy. You all always remind me of why I love writing for you. Thank you for the honor. 💛💛💛
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Today my tenth published book, WILDCARD, is finally out in the world. Is it really number 10 already?!😱 I still remember the panicky, overjoyed mess I was when LEGEND first released. I’m so, so, so endlessly grateful to you, lovely readers, for supporting me, my stories, & my characters on their adventures. It’s forever an honor to write for you. Hope you enjoy this finale for Emika, Hideo, and the entire gang! 💚💙🖤
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All right, loves! The WILDCARD preorder gift is here! It includes lots of fun goodies—including LIFE AFTER LEGEND 2…..another short scene/outtake featuring Day and June. ;) Link in my IG bio for details and how to claim this preorder gift from PenguinTeen. NOTE: This is US only, sorry! If you preordered through Good Choice Reading, you should still be able to input your preorder info in the link’s form as long as you are in the US.

I’ve been admiring one particular fold in these curtains for days, so I finally decided to sketch it. Missed my Micron pens. I know I’ve been quiet! But I promise I’m working on some cool things for you guys that I hope I get to share sometime soon. Seeekrit projects✨✨
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WILDCARD tour! I’m so excited to get to share this with you all! ME, TX, NE, OK, WA, AK, and HI….I’m coming to your states this September! Full details at the link in my bio. Can’t wait to see you. 💚💙

#WildcardWarcross

For all of you who have asked me over the years what’s happening with the Legend movie, I have some great news for you today: Legend has been acquired again, this time by the wonderful BCDF Pictures team!!! They have been a *dream.* I’ve loved every minute of working with these guys, I *love* the new script, and we’re all keeping our fingers crossed that things move forward on Legend.✨ But most of all, I want to express my deepest love and gratitude to all of you—thank you, thank you for your faith in Day and June. We’re getting another shot primarily because of the continued love you’ve all shown the books over the years. I see you, and our producers do, too. I’m forever grateful to you all! 😭💛 Love you with all my heart. 💛💛💛 We’re going to make something amazing for you guys!

This year I’ll be at Comic-con for Friday only!! But I’m excited to see you there, so come by and say hi!

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Sorry I’ve been quiet lately—I’ve been a little under the weather. 😷 I fell off my art pattern for a while too! So here’s me trying to get back on it with a sketch based on Gibson Girl Evelyn Nesbit, after being inspired by @loisvb’s post and her podcast rec. (It’s a fascinating and tragic listen.) I forgot all my pencils at home, so my trusty ballpoint pen will have to do.
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.(p.s. Posting another WILDCARD snippet on Wed on my Instastories! They’ll be coming weekly up until release day, ie Sept 18)
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Todaaay is the paperback book birthday for #Warcross!! This is out in the world, and I can’t even do justice to how shiny it is. I love the silver and the blue together (as well as @lbardugo’s amazing quote—thank you 💙). Scroll sideways to see the beautiful blue interior….and LIFE AFTER LEGEND included at the end of it. 😘 Hope all of you enjoy! So much thanks to the brilliant @penguinteen Speak team—thank you for always making my paperbacks gorgeous!

I am really excited about this! If you’ve wanted a signed/personalized book but never had a chance to attend an event, you can now preorder a hardcover of WILDCARD and a paperback of WARCROSS (includes LIFE AFTER LEGEND) through the awesome team at @gcreading. And I will sign/personalize for you.
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.This includes all my international readers! I’m excited about the chance to personalize your copies. So head on over to @gcreading!

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