Wear your heart on your NAILS

by Brittany Geragotelis

A friend pointed out to me recently that I have a healthy obsession (I like to think of it more as a hobby) with painting my nails. I've done marble nails, drippy blood nails (for Halloween) and splatter paint nails...I just love getting creative with nail polish!

So, decorating them for Valentine's Day was a no-brainer.

If you're looking for a festive way to show your love this holiday, here's a cool nail tutorial that I came up with which is inspired by my book, WHAT THE SPELL?. It's just the kind of way that Brooklyn would express herself on a big V-day date with her honey, Asher.

So check it out and then try it for yourself! And then buy your copy of WTS (It makes for the perfect V-day gift!).

And LASTLY, because I want YOU to have something sweet this Valentine's Day, here's a magical countdown for my long-anticipated upcoming novel, LIFE'S A WITCH!

Wishing you all lots of love today!

5x5,
B.


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Hot new photos from WHAT THE SPELL?

by Brittany Geragotelis

We're only FIVE days away from the U.S. release of my debut novel, WHAT THE SPELL?!!! And so to get you all pumped up, I've released some never-before-seen photos from the book trailer shoot, as well as a sneak peek of the beautiful and dangers Elite.

MEET THE ELITE

BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF THE "WHAT THE SPELL" BOOK TRAILER

Please take a look at all the new photos and let me know what you think! And don't forget, you can pre-order your copy of WTS now!

5x5,
B.

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.

Win an advance copy of WHAT THE SPELL!!!

by Brittany Geragotelis

So, since we're nearly a month away from the official release of my debut novel, WHAT THE SPELL?, we decided to give all my fans a chance to win an advance copy of it! Yes, that means you'll get to read it before everyone else!!!

To enter, head on over to Goodreads, where they are giving away 25 Advanced Reader Copies of  the book. Just click one button and you're entered!

Good luck!

5x5,
B.

What a Difference a Year Makes...

by Brittany Geragotelis

A friend of mine just reminded me that it was a year ago TODAY that I threw my book launch party to celebrate self-publishing my first novel, Life's a Witch. Now, a year ago exactly, my biggest dreams have come true and I'm writing books full-time. My first traditionally published novel, What the Spell?, will be available in bookstores across the country on Jan 29th. (Pre-order your copy here!)

What a difference a year makes. Seriously.

So, to show you JUST how things have changed, I decided to do a comparison from 2011 to 2012. Enjoy.

CAREER
2011: Working as Managing Editor at a magazine, reporting for a 8-6 job where the possibility of a raise was nowhere in the future. My co-workers were some of the hardest working, passionate, underpaid and under-appreciated people I've ever known. At the same time, I was writing Young Adult fiction in my spare time (from about 11pm-1am every night) and had just completed my sixth novel.
2012: Toward the end of Jan this year, I was on vacation when I found out the magazine I'd worked at for 10 years had been sold and all of its employees had lost their jobs. Including me. Monday we arrived home. Tuesday I cleaned out my desk. Thursday we went into an auction for the rights to my Life's a Witch series. By the end of the day Friday, I'd decided to go with Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers in a 6-figure, 3-book deal. Today I am a full-time fiction writer and get to wake up every morning excited to do what I love: write books!!! Not only do I set my own schedule and get to work from home (in my pajamas!), I get so much respect from my publishers and my peers that I can't help but feel loved and appreciated every day. It's a pretty amazing feeling.

PERSONAL
2011: Living with my boyfriend and enjoying life. Matt and I celebrated our anniversary in December of last year, and after four fabulous years together, we were beginning to talk about spending the rest of our lives together. Of course, this was all still talk at this point, but we were excited to be entering a new part of our relationship.
2012: About a month ago, Matt took me to Paris. He said that the job he'd recently started working at was sending him there to meet with investors and asked if I wanted to tag along. I said, "Duh!" and we planned a trip about a week before we were to go. When we got there, I quickly found out that he'd orchestrated the whole thing. There was no business trip. And he gave me a ring! Now, we're furiously planning a wedding that's going to take place on April Fools Day in Disney World. And we'll live happily ever after.

So, that's what's been going on in my life this year....how has your life changed from 2011 to 2012? What do you hope happens in the year to come? Leave your comments below and let me know!

5x5,
B.

Last day to enter to WIN an ereader & a copy of my book!

by Brittany Geragotelis

In the giving spirit of the holiday season, we've teamed up with Wattpad to do a really awesome giveaway! It's pretty simple. To keep with the theme of my debut novel, WHAT THE SPELL? (coming out Jan 29th!), we're inviting you to create your best spell. Go onto Wattpad, start a new story, use your creativity and write the spell you'd want to perform if you had powers. Then tag it WTS and you're ENTERED!!!

Easy peasy, right?

The catch is that today is the last day you can enter! So hurry up and start casting! Here's what you can win:

*a Cruz T301 Android Tablet
*a $150 Sephora gift card and a WHAT THE SPELL Advance Reader Copy
*a WHAT THE SPELL Advance Reader Copy

Good luck and can't wait to read what you come up with!

5x5,
B.

Wednesday Quote Day!

by Brittany Geragotelis

Here's a quote from my upcoming debut novel, What the Spell?....what do you think?

5x5,
B.

WHAT THE SPELL? Part I available TODAY!!!

by Brittany Geragotelis

The big day is finally here! The first part of my debut novel, WHAT THE SPELL? is available to buy and read TODAY! Yep, that's right! For just .99 cents, you can read the first hundred pages of WTS? on your e-readers! That's less than the cost of 3 coffees at Starbucks!!!! So, save a coffee bean and read a book!, (and if you can't afford to buy right now, no worries...you can still do your part by telling your friends and family about it on Facebook, Twitter and Wattpad).

Next, if you're thinking, "I'm just not sure I want to pay .99 cents to check out another witch book," you're in luck. Because I've uploaded a short story based on one of the characters from WHAT THE SPELL? that will give you an overview of what you'll get with the prequel, without giving away everything that happens in the book. THE ABBY DIARIES is free for all who want to read it, exclusively on Wattpad! But the freebies don't end there...you can also read the first two chapters of WHAT THE SPELL here to see if it's something you want to take a chance on.

Lastly, in WHAT THE SPELL? my main character, Brooklyn, gives herself a magical makeover once she comes into her witchy powers...and I'm doing the same thing over on my YouTube channel! In celebration of the e-launch, we're doing a series of magical makeovers online to show you how to get the various character's looks. We've even re-created celebrity looks like Khloe Kardashian (up now!) and Ke$ha. The vids are super fun and we'll be holding a contest to win a $100 gift certificate to Sephora, so be sure to check it out!

So, that's what's going on with me! I hope you'll continue to support me by buying your copy today and be sure to let me know what you think!

5x5,

Britt 

I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it...

by Brittany Geragotelis

I'm so EXCITED!!!!!

I can't begin to tell you how excited I am that in just TWO DAYS, the first part of my debut novel, What the Spell? will be released for all to read! Yes, you read that right. On Tuesday, anyone who's pre-ordered their e-copies of my book will be able to check out what happened before Hadley and her crew got caught in a battle between good and evil. Before there was a Hadley and Asher. And that's what What the Spell? is all about. It's the story of Asher and his first girlfriend, Brooklyn, who's also a witch. But that's not all. Where there's magic, there's drama. And you know what they say...

Be careful what you witch for.

And just in time for the first e-release, reporter/writer extraordinaire, Calvin Reid, was kind enough to write this super sweet, super awesome article in Publishers Weekly about me and everything we've got coming up for the release of What the Spell? If you haven't already read it, be sure to check it out here.

Have you bought your copy of What the Spell? yet?

5x5,
B.

Video Time: A few books you HAVE to read

by Brittany Geragotelis


Hey all! I just posted my latest video on my YouTube channel, all about the books you just HAVE to pick up today. Seriously....put down whatever you're doing and check them out. It'll totally be worth it!

5x5,
B.

Exclusive Excerpt of What the Spell?!

by Brittany Geragotelis

There's nothing I love more than a good book. Well, except maybe a freebie. So, I decided to put the two together and give you all an exclusive excerpt of my upcoming debut novel, What the Spell? over on Wattpad! I'm beyond excited for you all to read it and want to hear what you think!

And don't forget...if you like what you read, be sure to PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY today!

5x5,
B.

My book cover makeover!

by Brittany Geragotelis

Have I got something cool to share with you! At the beginning of my book, What the Spell?, my main character Brooklyn feels like nobody notices her. So, to remedy her "plainness", the twitch (teen witch) gives herself a magical makeover.

Well, in an example of life imitating art, we decided to do the same thing with What the Spell?! The truth is, the original cover we had was beautiful. The model was gorgeous and I loved the simplicity of it. BUT we knew we could kick things up a notch and make WTS? something truly magical.

So, my team at S&S worked their own magic and created the cover you're seeing on my site now! I think there's something so dynamic and energetic about the new cover. I love the colors, LOVE the magic flying off her fingertips and how it still has a bit of playfulness to it. I'd call this a makeover success.

What do you think of the new cover?

5x5,
B.

P.S. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE, be sure to pre-order your copy of What the Spell? today!

Almost Famous--Who needs sleep?

by Brittany Geragotelis

Just a quick message to let you know that I've released a new author video on my YouTube channel! Yes, I know....you're probably asking yourself, "How does she possibly have time to tape another video when she's in the middle of writing books, keeping up with this blog, planning a book trailer shoot, brainstorming for makeover tutorials, reading Amanda Hocking's book, taking care of my kitties, saving the world from boredom AND being otherwise fabulous?" Okay, maybe the fabulous part is going a little too far, but I'm sure you were thinking the other stuff.

Well, the answer is: you make time for the things that are important to you.

And no sleep....very little sleep. So, do a girl a favor and check out my latest video. I worked hard on it, just for you!

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.

Abby Diaries Book Quote 1

by Brittany Geragotelis

Hi all!

Hope you're having a kick-ass week so far! I've officially finished writing THE ABBY DIARIES, a supplement for my upcoming debut novel, WHAT THE SPELL? and can't wait for you to read it. So, to get you fired up, here's a cool quote from THE ABBY DIARIES. If you like the quote, be sure to check out the actual book here. And if you just like the quote, be sure to pass it around to your friends!

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.

Exclusive Worldwide Cover Reveal!!!

Oh, happy day!

 by Brittany Geragotelis

Hey guys!

Today, one of the most exciting things in my publishing journey so far is here: My big cover reveal for What the Spell?! I wish you could see me right now (but because you can't, I'm currently running around my apartment, doing my happy dance, and screaming out, "I'm Queen of the World!"), because you'd be able to see what a joy it is for me to bring this info to you....my fans who have made my whole publishing dreams possible!

As for the cover....I'm beyond-psyched about it! I think the model they chose for Brooklyn is PERFECT. She's just like I pictured her and I love her sparkly top. Also, I want to be clear....the background isn't just white. When the books are printed, it will be an opaque color, which fades into silver, and it will be all foil, so it will be super-dynamic--just like the book!

So, without further ado, check out the cover for What the Spell? and then tell me what you think!

5x5,
B.

DON'T CHECK YOUR BROWSER!!!

by Brittany Geragotelis

Hey all!

So, before you change that web address, I want to ensure you that you ARE in the right place! This is the new home for my blog, Brittany the Book Slayer! Now, ordinarily, I'm not one for change. I like my schedules and I find comfort in the familiar. BUT there are some things that I don't mind pulling a little switcharoo on. For example....I just went to the salon and had them give me some seriously nearly-white blonde highlights. Matt says I look like Storm from X-men. I think it gives my look a little something new.

What do you think of my new white-blond highlights?

And in my upcoming book, What the Spell?, (The world premier of the cover is happening tomorrow!!! Log on to Wattpad.com to get the exclusive look! Eeeek!!!) the main character, Brooklyn, is looking for some change in her life. She's sick of blending in, so she uses her magical skills to give herself an extreme makeover. Sooooo, in honor of my book cover reveal, I decided it was time to give my website its own facelift. Something new and fun, classic but different. And this is what I came up with.

Change can be good....it keeps you on your toes and brings a little excitement to your life. So, what do you think? Do you like the new look of my site? Let me know in the comments below!

5x5,
B.

Come out and meet me!

by Brittany Geragotelis

Hey all!

Soooo, I've been hard at work on the first revision of my book, What the Spell?, and it's finally in to my editor! Phew! But really, it was such a great experience! I got to see all the things I could do to make the book better and it was actually a fun process. No joke.

So now, I'm just waiting for my second round of notes, which will hopefully just be minor stuff and not overall story-arc stuff. In the meantime, I'm getting the chance to go out and interact with some of my fans and hopefully pick up a few more!

Now, if you know me, you know that I'm not all that comfortable with public speaking. Usually I start to feel sick, faint and possibly like I might die before I have to talk in front of people. Suddenly I forget the most simple words and my face starts to shake. And the sweat....oh the sweat! Hahaha. I'm a mess!

But I've discovered that when I'm speaking on a panel and talking about writing, books and the projects I'm working on, it's not so bad. In fact, I usually have a lot of fun! Sure, I still get a little nervous, but there's something about talking about the things that you love, that make it OK. Sooooo, with that said, this weekend, I have the pleasure of speaking to two amazing groups of people about my writing experiences!

First, on Saturday, I'm going to be speaking at a Wattpad Meetup at 2pm in NYC. The meetup is meant to bring Wattpadders together for a little fun. While there, I'll be speaking to the crowd on my experience with Wattpad, how it helped me to reach my goal of becoming a published author as well as how important it is to support each other by buying more books. Since my fanbase started out on Wattpad, I can't wait to meet some of my fans in person! Fellow Wattpad writer, Caitlin Duffy will also be there, talking about her own success story. If you're interested in coming, here's the info.

Next, I'll be speaking on a panel at UPublishU at BEA (Book Expo of America). I feel incredibly honored to be a part of this group of authors talking about their successes with self-publishing. There are some other great panelists and I think it will be incredibly inspiring to any aspiring authors. And being that it's attached to BEA....well, I feel like I've hit the big time! To find out how to register for the day, who else is on my panel and the other discussions that will be happening throughout the day, check out the site here.

So if you live in or around NYC, please stop by! I'd love to meet you!

5x5,
B.

A great interview and Fashion Star

by Brittany Geragotelis

Hey all!

Just a quick stop-by to let you know about this really great interview by the very cool Roxie...she was kind enough to feature me as one of her spotlighted authors on her book blog, and it turned out really great! So, please, be sure to check it out and then let your friends know about it, too!

Writing's coming along steadily....I'm writing 10 pages a day of the prequel/spin-off of Life's a Witch, called What the Spell? and I'm already 170 pages in! I've still got about a hundred pages to go before I'll be finished, but the story's shaping up. For those of you who were fans of LAW, WTS is going to definitely be an adventure. See, it's a prequel, so it takes place the year before LAW begins and is focused on Asher and his ex-girlfriend (yes, there was a girl before Hadley!). Brooklyn is the exact opposite of Hadley, but definitely an interesting character that I think you'll identify with. Anyways, I'm having fun with the magic again and can't wait for you all to read it!

On another note completely, I tuned in to the new show, "Fashion Star" last night and totally loved it. It was very inspirational and I think no matter what your passion is--be it acting, singing, designing, writing, etc--it's a great reminder to follow your dreams and never give up. And watching the stores duke it out for the clothes is exciting--kind of reminded me of my own auction for Life's a Witch!

Okay, gotta get back to writing now!

5x5,
B.