One Week To Go!

Yes, it's true. In just one week, THE HOW & THE WHY will be out in the world! As usual, I am filled with excitement and nervousness, especially because this book is so deeply personal to me.

If you'd like to receive a signed copy of this book, along with some free stuff like bookmarks, quote cards, and stickers, order it HERE.

If you've already pre-ordered the book and are now kicking yourself because now you won't get the free stuff, STOP KICKING YOURSELF. Just send me an email at writercynthiahand@gmail with your proof of purchase (like a screenshot) and I will send you a signed and personalized bookplate and all the free stuff, free of charge. *U.S. only. Also: THANK YOU. If I could hug you right now and you liked hugs and were okay with it, I totally would. Thank you so much for reading.

If you want to help me out this week, please share about the book. Check the book page for the very kind reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly, etc, and the links to how to buy it from pretty much everywhere.

And if you happen to live in Idaho, check the events page. I am going to be doing events and school visits like crazy over the next couple months. Including a BOOK LAUNCH at Rediscovered Books in Boise, on November 6 from 7-8:30. So stop by!

New Book Out TOMORROW

I'm working on the as-yet-not-finished new book like a beast this week, but I wanted to pause to give you all a gentle reminder:

THE AFTERLIFE OF HOLLY CHASE IS OUT TOMORROW!


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This is not a drill, people!

Also, for my Boise friends: I AM HAVING A LAUNCH PARTY ON THURSDAY AT 7PM. Please come. Please, consider this your opportunity to support me as your friend. Because there is nothing sadder for an author than a book event with only like five people in attendance.

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(This is literally the gif that came up when I typed "sad author." I was like, aw. And then I remembered that Snooki wrote a book. AW.)


I will read from the book, if you want. I'll tell you about my adventures in Hollywood this past month, including the time I was licked by Jerry Zucker's dog for an entire hour while I was trying to pitch Holly Chase as a movie. I'll pass out signed Christmas cards and bookmarks and answer all your burning questions.

Fun will be had, I promise. No pressure to buy the book. Just come, and I will be forever grateful.

Click here for the Facebook invite.