Cross My Heart...the blurb
So people keep asking me what CROSS MY HEART AND HOPE TO SPY is about.
And I keep dodging the question.
Seriously. It's like I don't know the answer or something...like I didn't do my homework...like I didn't read the book and am waiting for the movie.
But I WROTE the book! I totally, absolutely know what it's about.
I can even do the two sentence elevator pitch if I have to, but...
I don't want to.
And I just realized why: I don't want to give anything away. And I do mean anything.
I think there are very few times when a reader has a pure reading experience. This is something I used to think all the time when writing screenplays--that the first reader is the only person to sit down without having seen the previews or hearing the pitch. Without having a clue where the journey is going to take you.
Same thing with books. It's almost impossible to start a book without having at least some of the plot be spoiled for you.
After all...
...you know what the cover looks like.
...you know what you read on the back of the book.
...you know what your friends said about it.
...you know what the reviewers or people on BN or Amazon.com had to say (and sometimes they say waaay too much if you ask me.)
But how often do you pick up a book and just wait to see where the story takes you--a completely unexpected journey?
And that, I guess, is how I think this book could be enjoyed most.
There's a big plot twist that happens at about page thirty, and another at page 80, and another at 150, and so on and so on. And if I were to tell you "what the book's about" I'd have to share at least a part of those.
And I really, really, really don't want to.
If you want to know more there will be an official "blurb" from the publisher that will no doubt be on the bookjacket and all the online stores and everything else. And maybe someday I'll break down and post it here.
But right now I'm being stubborn. I want your jaws to drop and you to scream "no freaking way!!!!" as much as possible, so let me just say this:
Nothing at spy school is ever as it seems. And Cammie's getting ready to learn that the hard way.
And I'd tell you more, but well...you know.
-Ally
And I keep dodging the question.
Seriously. It's like I don't know the answer or something...like I didn't do my homework...like I didn't read the book and am waiting for the movie.
But I WROTE the book! I totally, absolutely know what it's about.
I can even do the two sentence elevator pitch if I have to, but...
I don't want to.
And I just realized why: I don't want to give anything away. And I do mean anything.
I think there are very few times when a reader has a pure reading experience. This is something I used to think all the time when writing screenplays--that the first reader is the only person to sit down without having seen the previews or hearing the pitch. Without having a clue where the journey is going to take you.
Same thing with books. It's almost impossible to start a book without having at least some of the plot be spoiled for you.
After all...
...you know what the cover looks like.
...you know what you read on the back of the book.
...you know what your friends said about it.
...you know what the reviewers or people on BN or Amazon.com had to say (and sometimes they say waaay too much if you ask me.)
But how often do you pick up a book and just wait to see where the story takes you--a completely unexpected journey?
And that, I guess, is how I think this book could be enjoyed most.
There's a big plot twist that happens at about page thirty, and another at page 80, and another at 150, and so on and so on. And if I were to tell you "what the book's about" I'd have to share at least a part of those.
And I really, really, really don't want to.
If you want to know more there will be an official "blurb" from the publisher that will no doubt be on the bookjacket and all the online stores and everything else. And maybe someday I'll break down and post it here.
But right now I'm being stubborn. I want your jaws to drop and you to scream "no freaking way!!!!" as much as possible, so let me just say this:
Nothing at spy school is ever as it seems. And Cammie's getting ready to learn that the hard way.
And I'd tell you more, but well...you know.
-Ally
posted by Ally Carter at Thursday, April 05, 2007
20 Comments:
Does everyone die in the end?
Does Sanjiah get kicked off in your version?
Thought I would take a shot.. am I even a little bit close?
Drat...
That's not even funny if you were trying to be funny just to tell you. Some people like American Idol. That's what you were refering to right?! Anyways, Ally, when does Cross My Heart come out? I am really excited!
I totally love the ending of "I'd Tell You I Love You But Then I'd Have To Kill You" it was so mysterious and sexy. Anyways i can't wait to read the next book! im sooooo excited by the way when does it come out? Well anyways, i just can't wait to read it!!
AbbyGail and I are sensing some tension among your blog commenters. We prairie girls are lovers, not haters. Why can't we all just get along?!
I love American Idol AND I want Sanjaya gone...
hello! i was wondering if you had any information about the casting for the love you, kill you movie? or, more specifically, if there's gonna be any casting calls? i've been google searchin like CRAZY but have found nothing on the casting for the movie. thanks!
(LOVE your books btw!!!)
Do you think that "they" will make your books into movies? I hope they do. It would be like the best movie ever. But what do I know? I'm 13. I loved your book "I'd Tell You I Love You But Then I'd Have to Kill You" and i can't wait until the next book comes out. I love to read and all my friends think that I'm crazy for it, but I don't care. Put the next book out as soon as possible.
Love your faithful reader,
Maeghan
just like bex!
okay, so about 10 minutes ago, i finished the first Gallagher Girls book and i literally would have gone out to the book store to get the second one if it was out... i can't wait to see what happens next. you are such an amazing writer, Ally. You have a great teenage-girl eye. i am a teenager myself and i would have felt the same things, and thought the same thoughts that Cammie did. i can't wait to read more Gallagher Girls books!!!
your books are the best i total get the whole not telling people the story it better to find out your self is there really going to be movie that would be so cool hope they ask u to write the sceenplay or they my chang it and no one wants that i just wan to know whan the next book is coming out it going to be the best i should think so
Ok.. I am confused. I wanna know if the next book is about American Idol or The Gallagher Girls. No I am just kidding. I just really wanna know when the book comes out becuase I finished the book today.(I bought it today.) I am really interested in what happens next. I like your writing a lot so don't take to long writing the next book. Oh, by the way Sanjiah needs to get his butt off American Idol. I mean really.. he CAN'T sing at all. They are keeping him on for publicity crap and it is stupid I am only watching to see if he gets voted off.
OMG!! i love your books so much. i'm a 100% bookworm, my parents are getting mad at me for spending so much on books. o well though... so enough about me, i love your book,"i'd tell you i love you, but then i'd have to kill you". i read it in about a day. i can't wait until your next book comes and the movie, if there is one!!! well hurry up on the next book cuz u rock at writing!!!
Your reader,
Emily
Emmy
hi.this is your first book i've ever read and i was really impressed! i couldnt put it down for about a week! all my friends are just like the gang.but somehow i dont fit in and im the only one who would read it!i cant wait for Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy to come out! im really looking forward to getting it!
I for one absolutely agree with your stand on the blurb...suprises are so much more fun
Its easier to get into the story when you don't know whats coming next. I was reading your book on the last day of school and was so into it I completely missed a power outage there was still enough light from the windows to read so I guess I didnt notice the dramatic loss of light. Your book has just the right balance of everything its wonderful and my new favorite. :) keep up the good work
OMG!!! My friend showed me these and now Im threatening to finish the "Cross my heart.." book before she does!!! Im a total bookworm and I simply can't put somthing like that down until all the suspense is over!!!! Keep
Writing !! :)
OMG!!! My friend showed me these and now Im threatening to finish the "Cross my heart.." book before she does!!! Im a total bookworm and I simply can't put somthing like that down until all the suspense is over!!!! Keep
Writing !! :)
I love the first book!!! I just finished it and read your About the Author that mentions the second book. I googled the title and cant wait to read it!!!! I am going to the bookstore this weekend to see if they have it. I may sound kind of obsessed but I am so excited!!!!
I cant wait to read book 2. Are you gonna make a 3rd? I really hope so!!!!!
i read the first and second book of gallagher already. And the millions dollar question is when is the next sequel coming out?! im soo excited to see how the main character changes from her last experience with the training and boy...
Oh-my-gawd
i just finished the second book after a friend gsve it to me 4 my b-day! And i was so in the mood to go to borders and get the second one but it is sunday and all store close around 5 or something(i think that is insane) just to let u know ally you are on my top 5 fav author list
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