Bookplates, ahoy!
As some of you saw on Twitter two days ago, I got BOOKPLATES in the mail!
Huzzah!
I’m pleased by how they turned out–for a self-produced endeavor (ah, the wonders of Moo), they don’t look half bad.
Though, I must thank the amazing Amie Kaufman for the idea behind this design:
She read Something Strange & Deadly a few weeks ago and immediately emailed me with this genius idea: I know what you can write at signings! AIM FOR THE KNEES!
For those of you who haven’t read the book (which is, of course, most of you), Aim For The Knees a reference to how Eleanor fights the Dead. It only takes a single blow to take out a person’s knee–and without a knee, they can’t walk (or shamble, rather)–so Eleanor’s parasol sure comes in handy when she’s facing the walking corpses.
ANYWAY, if you’re interested in having a bookplate, just fill out the form below! Assuming I don’t run out of the bookplates (or money for stamps!), I’ll mail these out to anyone who wants ’em.
Now, say it with me: Huzzah!
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Sorry! I ran out of book plates! I’ll be sure to give away more in the future, though!
♥
March 14, 2012 @ 10:36 am
These are so cute! And wow, that’s the first time I’ve heard someone aim for the knees. Usually,people just aim for the head 😀
Huzzah! (～ω～）人（・ω・）
March 19, 2012 @ 9:50 pm
Ah, but the knees are a guaranteed way to disable someone. If their knee is broken, then they can’t chase you. Of course, it doesn’t ALWAYS work on the Dead since…ya know, they can’t feel pain or anything. 😀
March 14, 2012 @ 12:12 pm
Amie is so clever! She is totally right, that’s the perfect one liner for this book. :0) And I love Tobias Funke. He’s my favorite nevernude.
March 19, 2012 @ 9:51 pm
Ha! You have a favorite nevernude? 😉 Seriously, though, Tobias–<3 <3 <3. My favorite character, though, is definitely Gob.
March 14, 2012 @ 12:55 pm
Love these!!! Amie is so smart 🙂 … I was trying to figure out how I could get you to sign my book when it comes out, this is the perfect solution! Do you plan on having a launch party/signings anywhere?
March 19, 2012 @ 9:52 pm
I do want to have a launch party and signings…I just don’t know where yet. It’s hard to do it where I live since my family and friends are all pretty darn far away, so I’ll have to think about it. 😉
And you can always send me your book and I’ll sign it. OR, we’ll just have to find a way to meet in person.
March 14, 2012 @ 2:05 pm
Huzzah! Oh, Arrested Development, how I miss you. I hope your movie doesn’t suck.
Amie is so spot on. That makes a PERFECT bookplate. Love, love, love them! I’m sure you’re inundated with requests for them, so I’ll wait for now, but I want one eventually. 😉
March 19, 2012 @ 9:52 pm
I know–PLEASE don’t let the movie suck. PLEASE PLEASE.
March 14, 2012 @ 2:10 pm
Sooz, you’re awesome. Seriously, you’re always doing giveaways and giving out information for upcoming authors. I really admire you. But, you already knew that (I hope!), ha ha! Anyway, I signed up for one of the bookplates. I hope you end up having enough to give away! I love that Eleanor not only uses her parasol, but she also aims for the knees! That’s so clever, and very refreshing from the “aim for the head” stuff. Anyway, I hope that you are doing well and that the writing is going swimmingly. Love you! 🙂
March 19, 2012 @ 9:53 pm
Aww, thank you SO much, Sydney. What an incredibly sweet comment. 🙂 : ) 🙂
March 14, 2012 @ 3:00 pm
They are SO CUTE! And what a perfect line for the bookplates! LOVE! 🙂
March 19, 2012 @ 9:53 pm
I know, right?! You’ve read the book–you know how apt that line is!
March 14, 2012 @ 4:53 pm
…This is why I should go on Twitter more often. Screw interrupted first-draft dramas.
And also, YAY for Susan’s bookplates! You’re awesome and I LOVE “Aim for the knees!” (Thanks, Amie!)
March 19, 2012 @ 9:53 pm
Thanks!! And yes–YAY!!
Godo luck with your writing! <3
March 14, 2012 @ 5:57 pm
Oh, I SO want one of these!! Can’t wait to slap one in my copy SS&D. Also, Amie is brilliant. That is the *perfect* line. (Love how you included the parasol in the design, too.)
March 19, 2012 @ 9:54 pm
Thanks! I thought the parasol was a nice touch, though the Frenchman was like, “What’s that thing? An umbrella?” IDIOT.
March 14, 2012 @ 6:05 pm
LOVE these, Susan!!
March 19, 2012 @ 9:54 pm
Thanks, Nicole!! 😀
March 14, 2012 @ 6:35 pm
Those bookplates are so cute! And AIM FOR THE KNEES is *perfect* for book signings. 😀
March 19, 2012 @ 9:54 pm
I KNOW! So perfect! Now I can’t wait to actually…you know, *sign* it.
March 14, 2012 @ 7:56 pm
Love it! Thank you 🙂
March 19, 2012 @ 9:56 pm
Thanks, Julie!! 😀
March 14, 2012 @ 7:59 pm
Ooooh, this is awesome! I absolutely love them.
March 19, 2012 @ 9:56 pm
Oh, thanks, Arianna! I’m so glad. 🙂
March 14, 2012 @ 8:03 pm
Those are so cool, Sooz! Love’ em. And I love the ‘aim for the knees’! That’s something I didn’t know, but I’ll definitely keep it in mind (for writing and myself, though I rather wish I’d never need to know it) 😉
March 19, 2012 @ 9:57 pm
Yes–aim for those knees and your attacker will go doooown. But you’re right: let’s hope you never need that knowledge outside of a writing context.
March 14, 2012 @ 8:09 pm
HOLY CRAP. Those are AWESOME.
March 19, 2012 @ 9:57 pm
<3 <3 <3
March 14, 2012 @ 9:16 pm
Huzzah!
March 19, 2012 @ 9:57 pm
YES! HUZZAH!! 😀
March 15, 2012 @ 4:01 am
Amie’s idea is perfect! And I filled out the form–hopefully I’ll be able to get one of those awesome bookplates 🙂
Huzzah! 😀
March 19, 2012 @ 9:57 pm
If you filled out the form, you’ll get one. 😉
March 15, 2012 @ 6:40 am
HUZZAH!!! *addedfistpumpforemphasis*
Those are amazing. Seriously. And I shall take the advise to heart. *nods* (Not that noodle-me would make it more than half a day in a world with zombies….*sigh*)
Much love!
Mer
<3
March 19, 2012 @ 9:58 pm
FISTPUMPFOREMPHASIS!! HUZZZAAAAHHH!!!
March 15, 2012 @ 10:32 pm
OMG! Those are so effin’ awesome. I swear, they’re totally eyecatching. Can’t wait to see them in person! 🙂
March 19, 2012 @ 9:58 pm
Thanks, Yahong! I’m so glad you think so!
March 17, 2012 @ 2:54 pm
These are so cute!!!! And I love the phrase “aim for the knees”.
March 19, 2012 @ 9:58 pm
Thanks, Cassie!! <3
March 18, 2012 @ 7:43 am
Huzzah indeed! Here I am, late to the party. I have been busy reading another awesome book by a clever girl I know >.>
I’m so excited you used it, and that parasol is perfect! Can’t wait to get my book all dressed up when I see you!
March 19, 2012 @ 9:59 pm
Oh, I will sign and doodle on your book so much, you’ll hate me. 😉 Or, instead of dressing up your book, we could just…you know, DRESS UP. STEAMPUNK STYLE. I know you have a gun. 😉
March 19, 2012 @ 3:03 am
Susan, those bookplates look awesome! The design of the ‘Aim for the Knees’ bookplate reminds me of the ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ logo/sign that for some reason really appeals to me. And also, I love the idea of fighting off enemies with a parasol! Kind of like the frying pan in TANGLED, which was one of my favorite parts of that movie. 🙂
March 19, 2012 @ 10:00 pm
Oh, you’re so right! It IS similar to the “Keep Calm” logo! And the parasol IS like the frying pan!!! (I adore TANGLED, btw. Great reference!)
March 20, 2012 @ 5:39 am
Both look great! And the “Aim For The Knees” reference makes me like Eleanor already 🙂
March 26, 2012 @ 10:08 pm
Yay! I’m glad to hear that. 😀 And hopefully you’ll like her more once you read the book. 😉