June 10-12, 2016 Barnes & Noble B-Fest Teen Book Festival Weekend
The first Barnes & Noble B-Fest Teen Book Festival is happening nationwide June 10-12, 2016. Check your local stores for author events! I will be participating at three locations along with a...
View ArticleCONSIDER Book Trailer! (Long Version 1)
CONSIDER has a book trailer! Even better, my daughter made it for me 🙂 Special thanks to Jason Lyle Black for composing an original CONSIDER song for this project. Check it out below–and please share...
View ArticleMy July 2016 Author Events in Massachusetts
If you’re in Massachusetts this July, come check out one of these local author events, all open to the public. Date & Time: July 12, 2016 12pm Where: Berkley Public Library in Berkley, MA What:...
View ArticleAnxiety in CONSIDER
Readers have been asking me lots of questions about the main character in CONSIDER, Alexandra Lucas, and her general anxiety and panic attack disorder. I love hearing that people are connecting to her...
View ArticleCONSIDER Chapter 1 Free Preview!
I hope you’ve enjoyed what you’ve read so far of Chapter 1. (If you haven’t read the first part of the chapter yet, click here.) HERE’S THE REST OF CHAPTER 1. Enjoy!...
View ArticleThe Chapter 1 full preview of CONSIDER is HERE! Enjoy!
Excerpted from CONSIDER by Kristy Acevedo. Copyright ©2016 by Kristy Acevedo. Excerpted by permission of Jolly Fish Press, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or...
View ArticleMy Debut Author Photo Shoot
On Aug. 30, 2015 I met with NYC model and photographer, Jessica Lavoie, for my debut author photo shoot. Jessica and I have known each other since our mothers had us nine days apart. Here’s a really...
View ArticleUpdate On My Publisher Situation for CONSIDER & CONTRIBUTE
Thank you for all the well wishes over the last month. Here’s what happened to my book series and an update on my publisher situation. My debut YA, CONSIDER, came out with Jolly Fish Press in April...
View ArticleHoliday Book Giveaway: Win 1 of 3 signed copies of CONSIDER on Goodreads!
Tis’ the season of giving, so what better time for a holiday book giveaway. Follow the link below to win 1 of 3 signed copies of CONSIDER on Goodreads. Good luck and happy holidays! Goodreads Book...
View ArticleBook Fun in Corpus Christi, Texas
Last weekend, I had a blast at the Teen BookFest by the Bay in Corpus Christi, Texas. It was snowing in Boston when my flight left, so the weather in Texas was a nice change of pace. The event was held...
View ArticleBook an Author Visit with Me
I’ve been getting lots of inquiries about author visits. So exciting! As a high school English teacher since 2000, I love talking to people about books and writing. I’m in the process of printing my...
View ArticleMy Trip to Seattle: The 2017 Philip K. Dick Award Ceremony at Norwescon
What a whirlwind the last few days have been! I was honored to attend the 2017 Philip K. Dick award ceremony at Norwescon in SeaTac, Washington as one of six finalists on the ballot. Consider was the...
View ArticleWin 1 of 3 signed ARCs of CONTRIBUTE on Goodreads
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Book 2 is real. It officially releases July 11, 2017 with North Star Editions/Jolly Fish Press. Enter today on Goodreads to win one of these signed, Advance Reader Copies...
View ArticleSave the Date: CONTRIBUTE Book Launch Party on July 15, 2017
CONTRIBUTE, the sequel to CONSIDER, officially releases on July 11th. Finally! Locals, come celebrate with me at the CONTRIBUTE Book Launch Party on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 2-4pm at Barnes and...
View ArticleAdvice to Young Writers
A common question I’ve been asked by teens, teachers, and parents is what advice I have for young writers. I usually only have time at events for a quick response: “Read a lot. Write a lot.” While...
View ArticleIt’s book release day for CONTRIBUTE!
I’m so excited to announce that Contribute has officially released today! The sequel to Consider and the conclusion to the Holo Series brings many mixed emotions since my debut year was a long, winding...
View ArticleA CONSIDER Book Launch Party Huge Thank You!
This is a tremendous and much appreciated THANK YOU! My debut book launch party for Consider on April 23, 2016 at Barnes & Noble in Dartmouth, Massachusetts was a phenomenal success thanks to the...
View ArticleCONSIDER releases in Germany and upcoming writing projects
Great news! The German foreign rights for the Holo Series sold to Arena publishing in Germany. The German edition of Consider will be available in hardcover and ebook starting March 2018, and...
View Article12 Tips to Help Balance Teaching and Writing Life (kind of)
I am asked this question by teachers ALL. THE. TIME: “How do you balance writing novels with teaching high school English full-time? What’s your secret?” I tend to look over my shoulder and think, Are...
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