Despite some doubts along the way, it turns out that I really wrote this book, my amazing agent really took a chance on it, my incredible editor really bought it, and it’s really for sale today!
It’s for sale pretty much everywhere in North America: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, Books-A-Million, plus maybe even your local bookstore. If they don’t have it, they can order it for you.
Now, obviously, I love this book with all my heart, but you don’t have to take my word on whether it’s worth reading. Here are some of my reviews:
Kirkus Reviews called it a “powerful, provocative debut” and “Intelligent, honest, and unsentimental.”
Publishers Weekly says it’s “a memorable coming-of-age tale about loyalty, defiance, and the power of love under the most improbable circumstances.”
Library Journal said the book is “so freakishly good and dangerous that it should come with a warning label.” I’m pretty sure they mean that in a good way.
The Associated Press calls it “captivating and smartly written from the first page … instantly absorbing.” But they also warn would-be readers that “This book won’t pull at heartstrings but instead yank out the entire organ and shake it about before lodging it back in an unfamiliar position.”
Tonight I’ll be having a book release party at the lovely Lawrence Public Library at 7:30 pm. (Co-hosted by The Raven Book Store.) If you’re in the area, come on out!
Tomorrow night, I’ll be at Rainy Day Books in Kansas City. If you’re long distance and want to purchase a signed copy, you can order one through them.
Bryn Greenwood 
AWESOME! Congratulations! I’ll be sure to order a copy once I’m back from holidays – look forward to reading it!
Ooooooh, where are you on holiday?
*just* got home, have been in Wales – and head to pay tribute to the magnificent floof in hometown tomorrow, so I’m unpacking and packing 😉
Wales sounds delightfully cool. As opposed to Kansas this time of year.
Have you gone to see it on the shelf in a bookstore yet? That’s always quite a rush. Congratulations again!
I haven’t! We only have the one new bookstore in town, and they’re hosting my event tonight.
I’m so excited for you! And I’m excited for me to start reading!
It’s finally starting to feel real.
Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!
Lucky Lawrence Public Library patrons! Congratulations! It wasn’t in my local bookstore when I swung by this morning, but I’ll give them a friendly nudge when I go in next weekend.
Thank you! That really is half the battle: encouraging bookstores to carry it.
Eeeeee!!! So excited. I got one of my other internet friends to buy the Kindle version and I bought 2 copies!
Yay! I have my own sales force. 🙂
So exciting! Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy! Big congrats to you!
Thank you!!!
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I was actually a little surprised to see it in my county library system! And in demand! and I saw it got good reviews on Publisher’s Weekly and the Minneapolis Star Tribune (not sure if I have that last one correct, it was a MN paper anyway, I saw it a couple days ago)
Loved it!!!
I couldn’t figure out what state this was in. Mention of Texas early, then some names like Garringer and Powell which I couldn’t find on web. Can you tell me please?
Here’s my review. http://wp.me/p2Yy1J-c6
I never name the state where it takes place, but in my mind it’s my home state, Kansas. However, to avoid offending local sensibilities I didn’t use any actual town names.
I finished it yesterday. It’s such a fine work, your best yet. I remember reading one particular passage ahead of time – a couple of years ago I think – and I squeed when I got to it even though it’s disturbing AF. Fan-girling hard core. And don’t think I didn’t notice the Vox peeps shout out in the “many thanks” *blush*
My Vox peeps are still the most awesome testament to the power of the internet!
I can’t wait to read your new book. Any idea when the kindle version will be available in Australia?
Unfortunately, it won’t be for a while. Until a publisher purchases world English rights to publish outside North America, only the audio book or the hard cover are available.
Hello! I had the pleasure of reviewing your book for the AP. I so enjoyed the book (obviously), and I’m so happy to see you enjoyed the review!
Christina! It’s a great review and I’m so pleased that it has legs. I notice it’s been picked up in a lot of markets. Thank you!