Book Launch PARTY!!!

by Brittany Geragotelis

Help Me Celebrate My Book Launch!

Hey all! Just a quick note to let you know that the release day for my book, WHAT THE SPELL? is almost upon us (Jan 29th!). And I want you to help me celebrate the release by joining me at my launch party! Here are the deets...ALL are welcome!

Hope to see you there!

5x5, 

B.

Indie Authors Find Their Voice

by Brittany Geragotelis

Before I got my publishing deal with Simon & Schuster, I was an indie author. I'd been rejected by the traditional publishing world over the course of nine years and decided to regroup and commence on a new writing journey--one where I wasn't going to wait for the gatekeepers to tell me I was worthy of publishing. So, I started publishing a book, Life's a Witch, on the writing community site, Wattpad, and over the course of a year, racked up about 19 million reads of the book. It was only because of the requests I got from fans, that I decided to self-publish LAW. The book was only available for about a month before I signed with Simon & Schuster.

I have a huge respect for indie authors. Writers who've decided to take their careers into their own hands (whatever that reason may be) and are willing to put the time into bringing their works to the masses are incredibly inspiring. And even though I am now with a traditional publisher (and an awesome one at that), I think there's a place in the world for both types of authors.

However, just because it's becoming easier and easier for indie authors to self-publish, it doesn't mean that they have the same opportunities that traditionally published authors do. One common roadblock is that it's really difficult to find events where self-published authors can showcase their work.

Until now.

Enter Authors Unbound. The organization was started by Lynn Messina and Ariella Papa after they became so frustrated with the lack of events out there for indie authors to showcase their work and connect with fans that they took matters into their own hands.

It's this kind of take-charge attitude and passion for books that makes me so honored to be a part of its next event! So, if you're over the age of 21 and want to hear me read from my upcoming debut novel, What the Spell?, please be sure to RSVP! Here are the deets:

When: Tuesday, October 9
Time: 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Where: The Duplex
Address: 61 Christopher St @ 7th Ave
Who: You can listen to readings by myself, Lynn, Ariella and Frank Anthony Polito. We'll also be discussing e-publishing and the panel will be moderated by Amy Edelman, the editor of Indie Reader
411: The event is free, but there IS a 2-drink minimum to all who attend
RSVP: You must RSVP here if you plan on attending (and you should!)

So, please, come on out and help support indie authors, have a few drinks and enjoy a bit of inspirational conversation at the same time!

Hope to see you there!

5x5,
B.

Event updates!!!

by Brittany Geragotelis

Come and meet me in person!

While I wait on my notes for Life's a Witch, I've been spending a lot of time doing all the stuff I can't do when I'm actively writing. One of those things has been updating my site, including the EVENTS section! And can I just say...I've got a lot of exciting stuff coming up!
So....to give you an idea of what I'm going to be up to and how you can meet up with me in person (and snag my latest books! Eeeeek!), check out my updated events section here.

Hope you're all doing well and I can't wait to see everyone!

5x5,
B.

Friday the 13th Fun

What are you doing to celebrate Friday the 13th?

by Brittany Geragotelis

If you know me (or follow my blog), you know that I go cray-cray over Friday the 13th. As far as I'm concerned, it's a holiday--and one of my favorites (I mean, which other holiday happens more than once a year?!?!)! So, first, I want to say Happy Friday the 13th! Help celebrate this Freaky Friday by inviting your friends over for some creepy food and even creepier movies. That's what I'll be doing tonight.

Now, on a note far less creepy, I spent Wednesday at Blackberry's Playbook Experience Event at Chelsea Market in NYC. I had so much fun getting to know some of the people at Blackberry (especially my new gluten-free friend, Farina!), as well as meeting a few of the other authors there (like the GORGEOUS and sweet Sophie Flack, author of Bunheads). And then, of course, I had the opportunity to do a reading of What the Spell?, which was beyond cool.

Just in case you weren't able to make it, take a look at what the day was like for me!

I had no idea what to expect as I was on the cab ride over to the event!

I am in LOVE with my cover!

Paparazzi shot!

Me with actress Jessica Grant. You can see Jessica in the upcoming film "Indelible" with "90210" star Tristan Wilds!

Plenty of places to sit and read.

People were inspired by my success story.

Me with Blackberry girl, Farina. We had a lot of fun bonding over gluten-free food at Friedman's Lunch.

These twins couldn't wait to get their hands on copies!

This little one was totally magical.

Even celebs like Jessica Grant are psyched about What the Spell?

It was awesome meeting fellow author and former ballerina, Sophie Flack.

So, what do you think? Wish you had come by?

5x5,
B.

Exciting News!

by Brittany Geragotelis

Hey all!

Have I got some crazy-cool news for you!

FIRST, This Tuesday, July 10th, we're going to be doing something really special on Wattpad....we'll be unveiling the cover of the prequel to Life's a Witch, called What the Spell? EXCLUSIVELY right here! And because you--my fans--have been so amazing, you'll get to see it FIRST! So, please check back in on Tuesday for the exclusive look, and then let me know what you think.

SECOND, This Wednesday, July 11th, I will be joining Wattpad at a special Blackberry event to promote the company's latest playbook! Blackberry is setting up shop at an awesome little store in Chelsea Market in NYC and they've asked us to help them showcase all the awesomeness that is Wattpad! If you're in the NYC area, be sure to stop by around noon, and you'll get to meet me, grab an autographed copy of the first chapter of my new book What the Spell?, hear all about the cool things Wattpad has coming up and play with some new technology from Blackberry! I love to meet my fans, so don't be shy and stop on by! (HINT: summer's a perfect time for a road trip, if you don't live right nearby!) Chelsea Market is located at 75 9th Ave (btwn 15th and 16th streets). Let me know if you'll be able to make it!

Well, that's it for now, though there are a few other cool things in the works...so, stay tuned!

:)
Britt