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Updates on Fablehaven, the tour, and much more

Monday, March 23, 2009

Hey,

Here is a bunch of info all in one place about the release of Fablehaven Book 4. If you’re not interested, just disregard/delete.

FABLEHAVEN Book 4: SECRETS OF THE DRAGON SANCTUARY comes out tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24. At the same time, Book 3: GRIP OF THE SHADOW PLAGUE is now available in paperback. Amazon and bn.com both have good prices listed online, and the books can also be found in most major bookstores nationwide.

If you’re thinking about getting the books, or giving them as presents, now is a great time. For one, with the new release, the books are more in stock at stores than usual. Also, because of the new release, there are better discounts available. And also, if you care about helping the cause, sales on any of the Fablehaven books over these next couple of weeks will help toward the series hitting bestseller lists.

For these same reasons, this is a great time to share the series with friends or family who might be interested. Something like the following paragraph might get the job done (adjust however you want, and please add your personal opinion of the books):

Have you tried the Fablehaven books? Fablehaven is a really fun fantasy series. The books work well for kids, teens, and adults. They work well read alone, or aloud as a group or family. The Fablehaven series is about secret wildlife parks for magical creatures hidden in our world. There will be five books in the series. Book four just came out in hardcover, and book 3 just released in paperback. Give them a try! You won’t be disappointed! Fablehaven.com has more info.

Anyhow, if you’ve already started the series, I think the books get better as they go, and the chances are decent that book 4 might be your favorite so far.

Here is the info on my touring and events:

(check Fablehaven.com for more details)

Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30): LAUNCH PARTY at the Cottonwood High auditorium in Murray, Utah, just south of Salt Lake City. This is a big, free show in a 3,000 seat theater. There will be live comedy, music performances, and characters in costumes for photo opportunities. I’ll speak about the series, then we’ll finish with a massive book signing. Books and T-shirts will be on sale. Get more info at Fablehaven.com

Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 p.m. book signing at Mesa, AZ Barnes and Noble sponsored by Radio Disney (1758 South Val Vista Drive)

Friday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. book signing at Thousand Oaks, CA Borders (125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd.)

Saturday, March 28 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. book signing at Sandy, UT CostCo (11100 Auto Mall Dr.)

Monday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. book signing at Enfield, CT Barnes and Noble sponsored by radio Disney (25 Hazard Ave.)

Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. book signing at Fenton, MO Barnes and Noble (721 Gravois Rd.)

Friday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. book signing at Plano, TX Barnes and Noble sponsored by Radio Disney (2201 Preston Road Suite E)

Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m. special Tempe, Arizona charity event to help a woman with cancer, other authors present will include STEPHENIE MEYER, SHANNON HALE, and eights others. This is the only appearance Stephenie Meyer has planned for the entire year. There is a price to attend the event in order to raise money for the woman with cancer. Get more info or buy tickets at projectbookbabe.com

Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. book signing at Boise, ID Barnes and Noble (1315 N. Milwaukee)

Friday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. signing at Spokane, Washington Barnes and Noble (15310 East Indiana)

Sorry to burned you with lots of info! I’m excited for readers to discover my latest book!

Brandon

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Cover of a Magazine

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

I never thought I'd see my face on a cover of a magazine. You don't really picture that when you dream of becoming an author. But Utah Valley Magazine did just that. You can view it by following this link: http://blog.uvmag.com/marchapril2009/index.html

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Idaho TV

Friday, February 13, 2009

On my recent trip to Idaho, I was interviewed by the local news.

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Fablehaven Launch Party March 24th

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

The Fablehaven 3 launch party was so fun last year, that we're doing it again this year. It will be Tuesday March 24th at 6:30 p.m. at Cottonwood High School (5715 South 1300 East) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The event is free and we anticipate a good turnout so show up early to ensure that you get a seat.

Here is a highlight video of last years party. This year's launch party will be a similar format.

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New Fablehaven Book Trailer

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

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Key to the Library

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Yesterday I attended a Fablehaven party at the American Fork library, not far from my home. They had lots of people in costume and set up many fun activities. The Utah dairy counsel brought out their "Got Milk?" banner and were taking milk moustache pictures in harmony with the "drink the milk" theme in Fablehaven. There were witches handing out curses, fairies healing curses, water fights, live chickens, and I signed tons of books. The event was ticketed and sold out, which is why I didn't mention it here beforehand.

As part of the event, the mayor of American Fork presented me with the Key to the Library. I knew the key was ceremonial, but deep down part of me was excited that maybe I could now sneak into the library after hours to do some research or at least use the restroom. The event marked the first time a political official has given me the key to anything. I put the key in my office.

The event reminded me how word about Fablehaven and The Candy Shop War continues to spread. I was pleased and surprised by the mix of kids and adults who have been enjoying the series. I must admit, the event made me feel some extra pressure to make book four the best it can be. If I really nail it, maybe I'll get the key to some more libraries!

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Awesome Launch Party

Monday, April 28, 2008

I’ve been zipping from town to town during the last week. Portland on Monday, San Francisco Tuesday, Los Angeles Wednesday, Phoenix Thursday, Salt Lake Friday, and Boise Saturday. There have been great signings at every stop, but the launch party in Salt Lake City was one of the highlights of my writing career so far.

My publisher rented a big auditorium and we filled all but some of the upper balcony seats. Well over 2,000 people showed up. There was an amazing energy in the room. Several of my friends from my comedy troupe days warmed up the audience, and then I came on stage and had a lot of fun talking about the book 3 launch, the origins of some of my ideas, and where the Fablehaven series is headed.

We had people from all over the state of Utah in attendance. I became aware of people who flew and drove in from Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, California, and Ohio. I played foosball against Noah Powell, who won a contest and was flown to the event from California. He was a really cool kid and we had fun.

At the end, at least a thousand people stood in line and we blazed through hundreds and hundreds of signatures. The illustrator for my books, Brandon Dorman, was in attendance as well, signing books and posters. I normally like to take enough time to get to know every person in line, but that would have made for a 14-hour signing, so I blazed through only signing my name and chatting briefly, while people from my publisher kept cracking the whip to keep me on task. Even so, the signing took over three hours. If you were in that line, sorry I was in a rush, but it was for everybody’s good. The people at the back of the line might have resorted to cannibalism. Catch me on another night and we’ll get a better chance to chat!

Overall, the launch party was one of those nights that I will never forget. It was amazing to have so many people who have been enjoying my books under one roof with a party atmosphere.

Now I’m gearing up for a flurry of Eastern cities: St. Louis, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Washington D.C., and Enfield, Connecticut.

My sister Summer (who tours with me) and I should be running on fumes by the end. Wish us luck!

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