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Win a signed copy of Miss Fortune Cookie ! Details at the end of this post.
Chapter 1 You will have much luck and little hardship. Or the other way around. My friends and I were riding home from school on Muni, clinging to an assortment of slippery handholds, when Linny almost blew my secret identity. Intentionally. “Listen to this one,” she said, reading off her iPhone, a faint but smirky glint in her eyes. “‘Dear Miss Fortune Cookie. My cousin thinks I’m chasing her boyfriend. Her boyfriend and I never flirt, but sometimes we text. What can I do to make her believe me? Just Friends.'” In fact, I–Erin Kavanagh, alias miss Fortune Cookie–had posted this very letter on my anonymous advice blog, and Linny happened to be the only person in San Francisco to know that, the only person in the whole world, except for some random administrator at WordPress. She takes every opportunity to harass me about keeping my blog a secret. “What advice would you give, Erin?” she asked, winking this time. I kept my face as neutral as possible. Luckily Darren and Mei were only paying attention to each other. As usual. Personally speaking, I think nano-deceptions are a good thing. I regularly use them to protect my friends from unpleasant truths. Should I really tell Linny that her favorite knit hat makes her head look like a furry meatball? Excerpt copyright © 2012 Lauren Bjorkman
Chapter 1
You will have much luck and little hardship.
Or the other way around.
My friends and I were riding home from school on Muni, clinging to an assortment of slippery handholds, when Linny almost blew my secret identity. Intentionally.
“Listen to this one,” she said, reading off her iPhone, a faint but smirky glint in her eyes. “‘Dear Miss Fortune Cookie. My cousin thinks I’m chasing her boyfriend. Her boyfriend and I never flirt, but sometimes we text. What can I do to make her believe me? Just Friends.'”
In fact, I–Erin Kavanagh, alias miss Fortune Cookie–had posted this very letter on my anonymous advice blog, and Linny happened to be the only person in San Francisco to know that, the only person in the whole world, except for some random administrator at WordPress. She takes every opportunity to harass me about keeping my blog a secret. “What advice would you give, Erin?” she asked, winking this time.
I kept my face as neutral as possible. Luckily Darren and Mei were only paying attention to each other. As usual.
Personally speaking, I think nano-deceptions are a good thing. I regularly use them to protect my friends from unpleasant truths. Should I really tell Linny that her favorite knit hat makes her head look like a furry meatball?
Excerpt copyright © 2012 Lauren Bjorkman
About the book:
Meet Erin. Smart student, great daughter, better friend. Secretly the mastermind behind the popular advice blog Miss Fortune Cookie. Totally unaware that her carefully constructed life is about to get crazy.
It all begins when her ex-best friend sends a letter to her blog—and then acts on her advice. Erin’s efforts to undo the mess will plunge her into adventure, minor felonies, and possibly her very first romance.
What’s a likely fortune for someone no longer completely in control of her fate? Hopefully nothing like: You will become a crispy noodle in the salad of life.
What people are saying:
“An honest and charming portrayal of love, loyalty, and friendship with characters as lovable as they are real.”–Jennifer Brown, author of Hate List
“ Witty and unexpected with a fresh and unique main character!”–Janet Gurtler, author of I’m Not Her
“Touching and fun; refreshing and original.”–Jennifer Hubbard, author of The Secret Year
“So funny and clever, and I loved Erin so much.”–Sarah MacLean, author of The Season
“Seamlessly told at an electric pace. We should all be so lucky to have a friend as compassionate and dynamic as Erin.”–Danielle Joseph, author of Shrinking Violet
Released: November 13, 2012
About the author:
Lauren Bjorkman is the author of two YA novels, My Invented Life and Miss Fortune Cookie. As a kid, she lived aboard a sailboat with her family, exploring the world. The ocean still terrifies her. When she’s not writing, reading, or traveling (by plane, train, or car) she spends time with family and friends. Her most recent addictions—watching Downton Abbey and eating chocolate—are most enjoyable when indulged in simultaneously. Visit her at http://laurenbjorkman.com.
Giveaway:
Lauren has been kind enough to contribute a signed copy of Miss Fortune Cookie for a giveaway!
The contest is open in the US and Canada, and ends on November 28th at midnight EST.
Just comment on this post to enter.
For extra entries:
-Be a follower on Twitter or like us on Facebook [+1 entry each].
-Link to this contest on Twitter, Facebook, etc. [+1 entry per each link].
Please list your extra entries in the comments.
Good luck and happy reading!
Tags: Contest , Friendship , Realistic , Romance , Young Adult
Sharonne Katz says: November 13, 2012 at 2:07 pm I love the cover. Lauren Bjorkman says: November 13, 2012 at 4:02 pm Me, too! It’s hard to see from the photo, but the dragon and text are shiny against a matte background. It’s extra gorgeous in person.
I love the cover.
Lauren Bjorkman says: November 13, 2012 at 4:02 pm Me, too! It’s hard to see from the photo, but the dragon and text are shiny against a matte background. It’s extra gorgeous in person.
Me, too! It’s hard to see from the photo, but the dragon and text are shiny against a matte background. It’s extra gorgeous in person.
Mirtka Breen says: November 13, 2012 at 2:30 pm This foutune cookie is one tasty book, I can tell form the first bite^! Fantastic cover and title. Lauren Bjorkman says: November 13, 2012 at 4:05 pm And hopefully doesn’t cause indigestion!
This foutune cookie is one tasty book, I can tell form the first bite^! Fantastic cover and title.
Lauren Bjorkman says: November 13, 2012 at 4:05 pm And hopefully doesn’t cause indigestion!
And hopefully doesn’t cause indigestion!
Veronica says: November 13, 2012 at 3:09 pm This sounds like so much fun! I can’t wait to read the whole thing. I follow you on twitter and facebook 🙂
This sounds like so much fun! I can’t wait to read the whole thing.
I follow you on twitter and facebook 🙂
Sharonne Katz says: November 13, 2012 at 3:12 pm I follow on twitter and rt @sharonnelt
I follow on twitter and rt @sharonnelt
Carl says: November 13, 2012 at 5:30 pm This looks like a ton of fun. Please enter my name for the chance to win a copy. +1 I follow on Twitter: @carlrscott +1 I also follow on Facebook: Carl Scott +1 and I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/268404750989529089 Thanks!
This looks like a ton of fun. Please enter my name for the chance to win a copy.
+1 I follow on Twitter: @carlrscott
+1 I also follow on Facebook: Carl Scott
+1 and I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/268404750989529089
Thanks!
Bonnie says: November 14, 2012 at 5:53 am It sounds like a book I would like reading. I am following on Twitter (@greenurlifenow) and FB (Bonnie Yee). I have RT’d the contest post today and posted on FB. https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.yee.71/posts/529577270405530 Bonnie
It sounds like a book I would like reading.
I am following on Twitter (@greenurlifenow) and FB (Bonnie Yee).
I have RT’d the contest post today and posted on FB.
https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.yee.71/posts/529577270405530
Bonnie
Alice says: November 14, 2012 at 6:20 am The title had me totally intrigued! And then I read the excerpt…sounds awesome! Following on Twitter (@ayhiggs@). Thanks for the contest!
The title had me totally intrigued! And then I read the excerpt…sounds awesome!
Following on Twitter (@ayhiggs@).
Thanks for the contest!
Jon says: November 21, 2012 at 6:33 am Reading this now!
Reading this now!
MackenziLee says: November 27, 2012 at 3:57 pm The title alone makes me laugh. I’m excited to read this one! PS I follow you on twitter – @themackenzilee
The title alone makes me laugh. I’m excited to read this one! PS I follow you on twitter – @themackenzilee
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Karen DelleCava
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Marissa Doyle
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Beth Fehlbaum
Greg R. Fishbone
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Cole Gibsen
Hilary Weisman Graham
Tessa Gratton
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Lia Habel
Teri Hall
Kiki Hamilton
Janice Hardy
Kim Harrington
Merrie Haskell
Danette Haworth
Cat Hellisen
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Anne Nesbet
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Michelle Ray
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