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Amy Reed Fiction

YA Author of The Boy and Girl Who Broke the World, Our Stories, Our Voices, The Nowhere Girls and other books.

THE BOY AND GIRL WHO BROKE THE WORLD is out in THREE MONTHS!

April 8, 2019 By AmyReed Leave a Comment

Hello!

My new book THE BOY AND GIRL WHO BROKE THE WORLD is officially out in just three months, on July 9! I would be incredibly honored and grateful if you’d help spread the world and pre-order a copy (and maybe throw in the new paperback of THE NOWHERE GIRLS while you’re at it). Pre-orders are a really powerful way to support a book and to help it get attention from booksellers.

Great news! BOY AND GIRL is available for pre-order from all your favorite online places to get books:

– Malaprop’s (my favorite local indie bookstore in Asheville, NC)
– Indie Bound
– Barnes and Noble
– Books-a-Million
– Simon & Schuster
– Amazon

Writing this book kept my heart from breaking over the last couple very difficult years. It’s about lovable weirdos, the healing power of friendship, and finding hope even when the world is falling apart.

This book is also special to me because I allowed myself to get a little…weird with it. As a teen, I was obsessed with Tom Robbins and his quirky, warmhearted, and surreal take on the Pacific Northwest where I grew up. This book, in some ways, is my humble attempt to honor that lineage. I’ve always been a huge fan of authors who integrate surreal and magical elements into their realism, and I let myself have a lot of fun with this one. Because what’s more fun than the end of the world, right?

Below you will find the official book description and a lovely blurb from one of my favorite YA authors. Thanks for all your support over the years, and I hope you love this book as much as I loved writing it.

xo

Amy

THE BOY AND GIRL WHO BROKE THE WORLD

The Astonishing Color of After meets Eleanor & Park in this breathtaking and beautifully surreal story about a friendship between two teens that just might shake the earth around them or at the very least make them face some painful truths about the nature of what drives us apart…and what brings us together.

Billy Sloat and Lydia Lemon don’t have much in common, unless you count growing up on the same (wrong) side of the tracks, the lack of a mother, and a persistent loneliness that has inspired creative coping mechanisms.

When the lives of these two loners are thrust together, Lydia’s cynicism is met with Billy’s sincere optimism, and both begin to question their own outlook on life. On top of that, weird happenings including an impossible tornado and an all-consuming fog are cropping up around them—maybe even because of them. And as the two grow closer and confront bigger truths about their pasts, they must also deal with such inconveniences as a narcissistic rock star, a war between unicorns and dragons, and eventually, of course, the apocalypse.

With a unique mix of raw emotion, humor, and heart, the surreal plotline pulls readers through an epic exploration of how caring for others makes us vulnerable—and how utterly pointless life would be if we didn’t.

The Boy and Girl Who Broke the World is gritty, gutsy, and ferociously strange. Amy Reed offers us a surreal yet oddly familiar world teetering on the edge of destruction and offers hopeful and inventive ways to survive the pain and salvage our dreams. This story is powerful and unique, and I envied its wild and irreverent vision to pieces. (Nova Ren Suma, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Walls Around Us)

Oh, and another cool thing! The paperback edition of THE NOWHERE GIRLS is coming out on the same day, with a GORGEOUS new cover! You can go ahead and throw that in your virtual shopping cart too 🙂

 

 

Filed Under: The Boy and Girl Who Broke the World, The Nowhere Girls Tagged With: amy reed, contemporary YA, magical realism, new release, pre-order, The Boy and Girl Who Broke the World, The Nowhere Girls, tom robbins, YA Fiction

Upcoming Events in North Carolina; AWP in Tampa, FL; NESCWBI in Springfield, MA

February 19, 2018 By AmyReed Leave a Comment

It’s going to be a busy Spring! I have a new book due to my editor March 1, and then I’m doing a ton of events all over the South and Northeast. Hope to see you!

Friday, March 2, 2018
Quail Ridge Books
Author Panel with Amber Smith and Brenda Rufener
7:00-8:30 p.m. – North Hills, 4209 -100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh NC 27609

March 7-10, 2018
AWP 2018 Annual Conference
Tampa Convention Center & Marriott Tampa Waterside, Tampa, Florida

Thursday, March 8, 2018
From Best Friends Forever to Toxic Bonds: Digging Deep into Complex Female Friendships in Young Adult Literature: Author panel with Marcy Beller Paul, Anica Mrose Rissi, Sarah Nicole Smetana, and Kit Frick
3:00-4:15 p.m. – Meeting Room 1, 2nd Floor, Marriott Waterside

Saturday, March 10, 2018
Bad Girls Do It Well: Creating Flawed and Fully Formed “Bad” Girl Characters in YA Fiction:
Author panel with Lilliam Rivera, Nova Ren Suma, Erika Sanchez, Brandy Colbert
12:15-1:15pm – Meeting Room 9 & 10, Marriott Waterside, 3rd Floor

Saturday, March 17, 2018
Park Road Books
Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
2:00 p.m. – Author Panel with Amber Smith and Brenda Rufener

Monday, March 19, 2018
Malaprop’s
55 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801
6:00-7:30 pm – Amber Smith and Brenda Rufener author panel (Amy Reed moderating)

Friday, March 30 – Saturday, March 31, 2018
2018 Doris Betts Writers Festival
Mitchell Community College
500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC
Book signing: Friday, March 30, 5:30 pm; Main Building, Room 129
Writing Workshop (space limited, reservations required): Saturday, March 31, 9:30am
Reading and Q&A: Saturday, March 31, 1:00 pm; Shearer Hall
Author panel with Wiley Cash, Grace Ocasio, and Terri Kirby Erickson: Saturday, March 31, 2:00 pm; Shearer Hall

Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 22, 2018
New England SCWBI
Springfield, MA
Keynote Speaker
Location & Time TBA

(P.S. If you haven’t already picked up a copy of THE NOWHERE GIRLS, maybe you’d like to? If you have, how about leaving a review on Amazon? My feminist YA anthology OUR STORIES, OUR VOICES is now available for pre-order too. Whee!)

Filed Under: Anthology, The Nowhere Girls, Uncategorized

THE NOWHERE GIRLS is out TODAY!

October 10, 2017 By AmyReed Leave a Comment

Dear friends,

It is such an honor to finally share my new book, THE NOWHERE GIRLS, with you. This book is close to my heart for so many reasons, and I can’t wait for you to meet Grace, Rosina, Erin, and all the amazing girls (and boys) who have inspired me with their courage.

I wrote this book as an act of both love and resistance. I wrote it for my daughter, for all the daughters, because I want us to live in a world with less shame, fear, and silence. A world with more truth, solidarity, and joy. A world where girls feel comfortable and safe in their skin, where they feel supported by their friends and community, where they fight for each other and what’s right, even when everybody else seems to be doing wrong. Grace, Rosina, Erin, and the rest of the Nowhere Girls are building this better world, and I hope they inspire you to join them. They have inspired me more than I can say.

I would be incredibly honored if you’d consider picking up a copy of THE NOWHERE GIRLS at your local bookstore, library, or online at one of these fine retailers:

  • Amazon

  • Barnes & Noble

  • Indiebound

  • Books-a-Million

  • Simon & Schuster

  • Malaprop’s  

And if you’re in Asheville, NC, come by Malaprop’s Books tonight at 6:00 pm for my book release event and get a copy signed by me.

Please spread the word! And don’t forget to leave a review on Amazon, Goodreads, and B&N.com. It helps so much.

 

Here’s a little more about the book:

WHO ARE THE NOWHERE GIRLS?
They’re everygirl. But they start with just three.

GRACE SALTER is the new girl in town, whose family had to leave their former community after her southern Baptist preacher mom turned into a radical liberal.

ROSINA SUAREZ is the queer punk girl in a conservative Mexican immigrant family, who dreams of a life playing music instead of waitressing at her uncle’s restaurant.

ERIN DELILLO is obsessed with two things: marine biology and Star Trek: The Next Generation, but they aren’t enough to distract her from her suspicion that she may be an android.

Grace wants nothing more than to be invisible at her new school, but when she learns that Lucy Moynihan, the former occupant of her new home, was run out of town after accusing the popular guys at school of gang rape, she convinces Rosina and Erin to join her mission to get justice for Lucy. They form an anonymous group of girls at Prescott High to resist the sexist culture at their school, which includes boycotting sex of any kind with the male students. As the Nowhere Girls grow in numbers, their movement becomes about more than sex and transforms the lives of its members, their school, and the entire community.

THE NOWHERE GIRLS ARE EVERYWHERE.

“A call-to-action to everyone out there who wants to fight back.” –Bustle

“Empowering, brutally honest, and realistically complex.” –Buzzfeed

“Subversive anti-sexism—just try to put it down.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“A thoughtful, literary portrayal of female sexuality in a culture that often rejects it.”–Booklist, starred review

Thank you for all your support! I appreciate each and every one of you.

Love,

Amy

Filed Under: The Nowhere Girls

THE NOWHERE GIRLS Kick-Ass Girls Rock playlist!

October 3, 2017 By AmyReed 1 Comment

It’s only ONE WEEK until my new book THE NOWHERE GIRLS is out, and I’m celebrating by sharing THIS PLAYLIST of songs by kick-ass girl musicians that inspired me as a teen. The voices of these women helped shape me and helped me shape the brave girls in the book (especially Rosina, who I can’t wait for you to meet).

I hope you enjoy! It makes a great soundtrack for both jogging and smashing the patriarchy 😉

xoxo

Amy

THE NOWHERE GIRLS Kick-Ass Girls Rock playlist!

  1. axemen, by Heavens to Betsy
  2. Not a Pretty Girl, by Ani Difranco
  3. Untouchable Face, by Ani Difranco
  4. Happy and Bleeding, by PJ Harvey
  5. Sheela-Na-Gig, by PJ Harvey
  6. Good Things, by Sleater-Kinney
  7. Dig Me Out, by Sleater-Kinney
  8. Entire, by The Spinanes
  9. Rebel Girl, by Bikini Kill
  10. Fuck and Run, by Liz Phair
  11. Let’s Talk About Sex, by Salt-N-Pepa
  12. The Letter, by Kristin Hersh
  13. Ladykillers, by Lush
  14. More Rock More Talk, by The Butchies
  15. So, Goodbye, by The Butchies
  16. Lt Tour Theme, by Le Tigre
  17. Hot Topic, by Le Tigre
  18. Rock Star, by Hole

If you haven’t already, you can read an excerpt of THE NOWHERE GIRLS here.

Yep, it’s available for pre-order here and here and lots of other places.

Also…

#PubforPR is an incredible auction happening right now to raise money for the people of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Make a bid on tons of great stuff like books, artwork, and consultations with agents and editors. Auction closes Thursday, October 5 at 10pm EST! (Or please donate directly to Unidos por Puerto Rico).

Please also consider donating HERE to help victims of the Las Vegas shooting.

And HERE to support Everytown for Gun Safety and their efforts to reduce gun violence in America.

Filed Under: The Nowhere Girls Tagged With: excerpt, feminist, playlist, soundtrack, The Nowhere Girls

Read an Excerpt of THE NOWHERE GIRLS!

September 12, 2017 By AmyReed 1 Comment

THE NOWHERE GIRLS Excerpt

In four short weeks, the book of my heart will be out in the world. I can’t wait for you to meet the incredible young women in THE NOWHERE GIRLS. Well, good news! You don’t have to wait that long.

Here are the first few chapters to get you started, until October 10 when you can get the whole book (Psst: you can pre-order now). I am thrilled to introduce you to Erin, Rosina, Grace, and their many friends, and I hope they inspire you as much as they’ve inspired me.

xo
Amy

P.S. While you’re online, please consider donating to Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma relief efforts.

Filed Under: The Nowhere Girls Tagged With: The Nowhere Girls excerpt

My Upcoming Events

June 11, 2017 By AmyReed Leave a Comment

Hello!

THE NOWHERE GIRLS comes out in FOUR MONTHS! I am so excited to share this book that is so close to my heart. And I don’t know about you, but I think stories of girls coming together to resist rape culture and sexism are pretty damn important right now.

You can PRE-ORDER NOW at your favorite online retailers, including this one. It will be in bookstores OCTOBER 10th.

Here are my upcoming events. Stay tuned for updates.

xo

Amy

June 22-27, 2017: American Library Association 2017 Annual Conference: Chicago, IL

Saturday, June 24:
9:15 – 10:00 am: Strong Female Voices in Publishing for MG and YA: (PopTop stage, Convention Exhibit Hall) Hear from four strong female voices in middle-grade and young adult publishing—authors Hena Khan, Christa Desir, Sandhya Menon, and Amy Reed. Panel moderated by Liesa Abrams, VP, Editorial Director at Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.

10:15-11:00 am: Crafting Kid-Lit Anthologies (PopTop stage, Convention Exhibit Hall): YA author and literary agent Eric Smith (author of Inked, Bloomsbury and Welcome Home, Flux) and celebrated book blogger and author Kelly Jensen (editor for Book Riot, author of the anthology Feminism for the Real World), will lead a discussion about the challenges of putting together an anthology with multiple writers across genres. They will be joined by YA author Amy Reed (Our Stories, Our Voices, Simon Pulse), author Kate Watson (Seeking Mansfield and contributor to Welcome Home, Flux) and author and Scholastic rep Preeti Chibber (contributor to Legendary, Greenwillow).

11:00 am – 1:00 pm: YALSA Teen Pizza Party (Hilton Hotel, Williford A Room).

4:00 – 5:00 pm: Book signing in the Simon & Schuster booth #3020

9:00 – 11:00 pm: Simon & Schuster Dessert party (Palmer House Hilton, Adams Room)

Sunday, June 25:
8:30 – 10:30 am: YALSA YA Author Coffee Klatch (McCormick Place convention center, S105)

 

Tuesday, October 10:
7:00pm: THE NOWHERE GIRLS Book Release! Reading and Q&A
Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café (55 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC)
THE NOWHERE GIRLS will be available everywhere on October 10! You can also pre-order now wherever books are sold.

 

Friday, October 13 – Sunday, October 15:
Southern Festival of Books (Event date and time TBA)
War Memorial Plaza, Nashville, Tennessee

 

 

 

Friday, November 17 – Sunday, November 19:
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) 2017 Annual Convention (Event date and time TBA)
America’s Center Convention Complex, Saint Louis, Missouri

Filed Under: The Nowhere Girls Tagged With: American Library Association, amy reed, book release, events, malaprop's, NCTE, Southern Festival of Books, The Nowhere Girls

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