HOLY COW! What a way to launch our baby. rapunzel's revenge is the latest pick on the Today Show's Al's Book Club for Kids! Today after interviewing Eoin Colfer, they announced that our little sweetie baby is next month's pick. So that means...Dean and I are going. In September. To New York. To be on the Today Show.
AAAAAAHHHHH!
I'm so thrilled. I'm so honored. I'm so happy that this wonderful happiness fell on a book that I share with my cute husband Dean and awesome illustrator Nathan Hale (no relation). In celebration, my publisher has moved up the release date, and so rapunzel's revenge is on sale...NOW! Now now now! Yay!
We put up a rapunzel section on the site, with more to come. This book was such a pleasure to work on, it has already brought us so much joy. And you always worry before a book comes out--"I like it. It's my kind of read. But will anyone else?" And I'll admit with this one I've been especially anxious, because Nathan Hale (no relation) worked so hard on the illustrations, poured so much life and time into this book, I really, really wanted it to pay off for him. To be worthwhile. And now to have such an honor slapped on it even before it's released. I'm ecstatic! Elated! Overflowing with the fruit punch of human kindness!
Also, we're going to NYC next month. To be on the Today Show...
AAAAHHHH!
Well I'll be swigger-jiggered and hung out to dry.
Waaaaaaaaa hoooooooooo!
Yeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaa!
Congrats Shannon, Dean, and Nate!
Posted by: Laura Z M | August 01, 2008 at 09:37 AM
YES! Oh, you guys, this is so awesome. I'm so proud of the Hale Trifecta! (Side note: If you three ever make a band, please name it the Hale Trifecta.)
Posted by: Gretchen | August 01, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Crap.
Now?
Um. I'll be very busy this weekend, working on our project.
I suck.
But you should have it soon-ish.
I suck.
But a fantastic and over-sized congratulations to H3.
Did I mention I suck? Yeah. 'Cause I do.
Posted by: Marcus Aurelius | August 01, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Wow, congratulations! I hope you'll let us know when you'll be on so we non-TV-watchers can break out the box!
Posted by: Mrs. Mordecai | August 01, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Congratulations! Sheesh, that's incredible. And well deserved. Of course this kind of success for Dean's first book will likely make him completely intolerable, but will it cure his pessimism? You'll have to keep us posted.
Seriously, that's so awesome, I'm positively thrilled for you guys. Woohoo!
Posted by: Carson McComas | August 01, 2008 at 10:22 AM
This is ridiculously awesome. And I just got paid today, and RR is calling...
Posted by: Celes | August 01, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Oh my gosh! That is so cool! *screams*
Posted by: Anidori-Isilee | August 01, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Of course he like you, I don't think you should be surprised at all. ;)Good thing I am already going to the book store tonight.
Posted by: Connie | August 01, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Congratulations Shannon, Dean, and Nathan no relation!
And I like the Macbeth misquote!
Do you meet Eoin Colfer then?
Posted by: Leahr | August 01, 2008 at 11:06 AM
ZOUNDS, that's amazing! I will totally watch it!! CONGRATS!
(I wish I had money, I would go out and buy it NOW.)
Posted by: Christen | August 01, 2008 at 11:18 AM
YAY!!! I'm so happy for you Shannon!
Okay I have to go get Rapunzel now...
Yesh!! I am so excited!
:D
Posted by: Brinnan | August 01, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Wow! I'm so excited for you! And so happy!
I'll try to get the book tonight. I'm going to the "Breaking Dawn" release party. Let's hope my mother lets me spend more than thirty dollars in one night.
Posted by: Ellenboro | August 01, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Eeeeeeeeek!!!
Whew. Well, now that I've got that out...I guess this is proper motivation to figure that TV recording thingamajiggit out. After three years of ignorance. :)
Eeeeeeeeek!!!
Posted by: Kelsey | August 01, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Congrats Shannon! I can't wait to read it!
Posted by: Leanna | August 01, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Congratulations!! So exciting.
Posted by: hwalk | August 01, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Freakin Amazing! And I'm going to the bookstore today too! Weeee! I absolutely LOVE New York. And you'll be on tv. Holy macaroni and cheese.
You
Guys
Rock!
Rock.
Rock!!!
No seriously.
Rock.
Posted by: Dr. Sallie N. Cheinsteen | August 01, 2008 at 12:48 PM
que fabuloso! and I'll see you on TV!
Posted by: Ruby Diamond | August 01, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Oh that is so cool! I'm so excited for you I'm actually shaking!
Posted by: Q | August 01, 2008 at 03:00 PM
OH MY GOSH THIS IS SO EXCITING IT DESERVES CAPS!!!!!! I'm so happy for you! I can't wait to go read it!!!!! Oh I'm so excited! National TV! Yeah! Excited!!! The english language is failing to express! Haha. Excited!
You totally deserve it too. Yeah!
Posted by: Danielle | August 01, 2008 at 09:26 PM
That's just awesome. Awesome and awesome. :D The best news ever!
Posted by: Rebecca Joy | August 01, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Wow! Shannon, this is wonderful! I don't think I've ever actually watched the Today Show, or any other television that is on during the day -- but I can't wait to see THIS! Yay! (Oh, and I just started reading Dean's blog, and what a really, really funny man you are married to!)
(Sorry to hear about Maggie's leg.) :-(
(GLAD to hear Forest Born is going well! I love reading your posts about writing, and -- sorry -- knowing it isn't all tra-la-la all the time. It is good for the rest of us to know that!)
xoxo
Posted by: Laini | August 01, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Oh I saw that this morning! I didn't realize (as I was just flipping through channels) that that was you! I'll have to watch!
Posted by: Lisa Asanuma | August 02, 2008 at 12:36 AM
YAY Shannon! I never watch the Today Show, but I sure will this time!
I bet there's lots of happy dances going on in your house right now!
Posted by: Gabrielle Linnell | August 02, 2008 at 06:42 AM
I was tickled pink to get a message from Amazon that the release had been moved up (I pre-ordered my copy MONTHS ago), and now I'm especially happy to hear the reason. Way to go! and mucho mucho congratulations! I will have to set my VCR (can you believe some people still own them?) to record as I will be at work and won't be able to see it live. [sigh]
Again, nice going you three (I'm including Nathan Hale [no relation] in this congrats).
Posted by: Nancy | August 02, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Yay! I'm definitley going to the bookstore today. It seems that everyone is releasing books this week. I have a huge list of books.
Congrats!
Posted by: Jessica | August 02, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Also, I was especially tickled by your mention in one new release...you know, the one about vampires or something? ;)
Posted by: Gretchen | August 02, 2008 at 06:35 PM
YES!!!!
This is so exciting!
Congratulations!
Posted by: Julie Prince | August 02, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Wow, thats so amazing! And it couldn't happen to a better author and for a better graphic novel.
Argh, wish I hadn't missed Eoin Colfer on there though!
Posted by: Cassie | August 02, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Well yeah he likes you and RR! He's human, isn't he? :P
(Of course, I haven't read RR...but I know it's that good.)
Posted by: cuileann | August 02, 2008 at 11:56 PM
That is fantastic!!! I can't wait to get the book...woo hoo!
Posted by: dragonfly | August 03, 2008 at 08:53 AM
You're going to New York? To be on the Tpday Show?!
SQUEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Liesolotte | August 03, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Other good news! Shannon was personally thanked by stephenie meyer at the end of Breaking Dawn!!! So, if you want to see for yourself its under the aknowledgement section
Posted by: Emma | August 03, 2008 at 02:36 PM
I just ordered Rapunzel's Revenge, I've been waiting all summer! Such GREAT news about the Today Show. Make sure you give us a couple of days notice so those of us who will have to record and watch later will be prepared.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Ruby | August 03, 2008 at 06:24 PM
Looks like I'm moving back to the States just in time, then...add RR to my list! Congratulations!
Posted by: Rose | August 03, 2008 at 09:47 PM
So cool! Congratulations to both of you! Have a great time on the Today Show!
Best wishes,
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah Beth Durst | August 04, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Ok, maybe I'm the only one, but I seriously just flipped a lid when I scrolled through the paperdolls. First of all, they're hilarious, second of all--you called one the "shindig" dress and being a HUGE Firefly fan, I'm assuming that reference is intentional.
Go BROWNCOATS!
Posted by: Rhia | August 04, 2008 at 01:39 PM
The book came to my front door yesterday; I love pre-orders! I've read it, my 10 year old daughter is half way through and my 7 year old son is begging to start! We've loved it!
Posted by: Hosky | August 05, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Congratulations!!! I am going to buy the book as soon as possible!
Posted by: Kat | August 05, 2008 at 11:58 AM
OH. MY. LAND.
Christmas came early!!!
I can't believe it. As soon as I get off the computer, I'm going to go buy it.
Congratulations. This is huge news, and it's totally recognition that you three deserve after all of your years of hard work on this project!
I'm totlly going to glue myself to the tv when you guys are on. Truly. I shan't move until I hath seen you on tv.
Posted by: Calliope1of9 | August 05, 2008 at 12:47 PM
P.S.- 'ages 9-12' my thumb! Who is amazon kidding? I'm waaaay older than that and I'm totally going to buy it/treasure it/love it.
Posted by: Calliope1of9 | August 05, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Whoot!!! Congratulations, Shannon! You totally deserve it!
Posted by: Robin Brande | August 06, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Oh Shannon, I am SO excited for you guys!! I can't wait to see you on NATIONAL TELEVISION...!
And a heartfelt thank you for doing the interview with me. (I've just posted it: http://misserinmarie.blogspot.com/2008/08/interview-with-hale-trio-shannon-dean.html)
Posted by: Miss Erin | August 06, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Not too shabby, Shannon!
When I used to tune in to TV, a few aeons back, The Today Show was the one series I watched.
Let us know when to dust off the sets and adjust the bunny ears!
Posted by: NerdyEm | August 06, 2008 at 09:49 PM
Oh wow and wow and wow and wow and also wow again. What fabulous news. Way to go, guys!!
Posted by: ann cannon | August 07, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Congratulations! I found Rapunzel's Revenge in the store the other day and sat down and read it this morning. I love it! You are an auto-buy for me. I can hardly wait for the next book!
Posted by: Jenny Schwartzberg | August 09, 2008 at 09:13 PM
Couldn't happen to a better person. I can't wait to see that book myself!
Posted by: Jen | August 11, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Hey, Shannon! The book is great! Nate gave me an ARC, and I love it. Best of luck to the three of you!
Posted by: Jaime Mormann Ricahrdson | August 11, 2008 at 12:36 PM
.
In related news, I heard of this book just in time to mention it here (http://www.motleyvision.org/?p=489). Not as big a deal as Al Roker, of course, but still: if you have a chance to travel a few URLs over before New York, we'ld appreciate you input. Next time I'll be trying to predict the future (and maybe you have some insight?).
Thanks.
Posted by: Th. | August 12, 2008 at 07:56 AM
Congrats!!!!!!! You are the best writer ever! Please write more Bayern books and maybe it might be Sileph's revenge or something like that. Please write more Bayern and Tira books. I am in love with them. I am your biggest fan! Keep on writing. I am inspired by your books to write some books of my own called the fire stone. Love ya, bye!
Posted by: Christine | August 12, 2008 at 02:08 PM