by Diana Renn | Jan 23, 2012 | Tokyo Heist, Tokyo Heist ARC giveaway, YAmazing Race
The YAmazing Race is officially over, as is the Tokyo Heist bonus contest. Thank you to everyone who participated; I hope you had fun! I’m overwhelmed by the amount of comments for the bonus contest, and I have had so much fun reading about everyone’s...
by Diana Renn | Dec 19, 2011 | Concord Museum, holiday fun for writers, picture books, taiko, Tokyo Heist
How do writers keep writing amidst the many distractions of the holiday season? I admit, it’s tough. Especially when your mom is visiting from the West Coast, and your child’s school vacation days hit, which means more creative desk time scheduling. But...
by Diana Renn | Dec 12, 2011 | Apocalypsies, December Debuts, Tokyo Heist, Tokyo Heist ARC giveaway, Word for Teens
Today I’m guest posting at a really fabulous blog called Word for Teens. I’m talking about Japan and giving away an ARC of TOKYO HEIST! Drop by if you can, and be sure to check out the “December Debuts” features all this month for sneak peaks...
by Diana Renn | Nov 15, 2011 | Debut Author Challenge 2012, Story Siren, Tokyo Heist
Planning your reading list for next year? Are you participating in the Debut Author Challenge 2012? Kristi at The Story Siren blog has just posted the guidelines. In a nutshell: between January 1, 2013 and January 31, 2013, you commit to reading at least 12 Young...
by Diana Renn | Oct 24, 2011 | getting galley copies of a book, Tokyo Heist
I came home one day last week to find a mysterious box outside my door. I wasn’t expecting anything. Hadn’t ordered anything. Nobody’s birthday is on the horizon. Christmas is still a long way off.But when I saw “Penguin” on the mailing...
by Diana Renn | Aug 23, 2011 | cover art, Tokyo Heist
TOKYO HEIST has a cover! I’m so happy to be able to share it. Here it is!I couldn’t be happier. Japan, especially Tokyo, features prominently in the novel, so I’m glad the city is featured here. I love the glow of the lights, the shadowy figures, and...