Get in the holiday spirit! The "My New Crush Gave to Me" ebook is on sale for $2.99 on all platforms.
(perfect for anyone who loves Hallmark Christmas movies)
*Only until the end of November. So hurry up and grab your copy!
This sweet, funny holiday romance from the author of Romeo And What’s Her Name features cute boys, plenty of rom-com mishaps, and a determined heroine readers are certain to fall for.
Exciting Airports, Exes, and Other Things I'm Over News!!
There's so much going on!!
Airports, Exes, and Other Things I'm Over is out in the world!
You can find it in your local library (just request it if they don't have it), on Amazon, B&N,BAM! , Target, your favorite indie bookstore, and more!! (I included links - so you can just click on the store's name and it will bring you there). (There's also the audiobook. It's narrated by yours truly!)
If you get a chance, I'd appreciate it if you can leave a review!
It is US only, but in the coming days, I will offer up a copy of Airports in an giveaway that is open to anywhere Book Depository ships!
Airports, Exes, and Other Things I'm Over was also featured in Happy Ever After in USA Today: click here to see!
I also got to answer a question for the blog about favorite heroines from the 50s: click here!
There's also a blog tour going on through Xpresso tours!
Here's a lovely review that just came out today! click here!
I post more on instagram, fb, and twitter than on this blog - so I'll hope you'll stop by there too!
So many people have been so incredible to me--supporting my books, supporting me, giving a kind word, spreading the word, and so much more. I just want to say to say thank you!!
But there's a bunch of amazing giveaways going on - over on Instagram 7 bookstagrammers took AMAZING photos of Airports, Exes, and Other Things I'm over and hosted a giveaway. You should really check out their pages - they are so talented! (Part of story gramtours)
IG: @myfriendsarefiction
IG: @readingoncloud9
IG: @theliteraryllama
IG: beccasbookishlife
IG: @accio_all_the_books
IG: @darkfaerietales_
IG: @cakefacereader
Stunning right?!!
There's also an Airports, Exes and Other Things I'm Over giveaway going on on goodreads right now!! 15 advanced readers editions are up for grabs! Click here!
I'm also a part of the NYC Teen author festival.
I'm taking part in a panel this Friday on Bookish Romance at the 42nd Street
NYPL, South Court at 4:40pm with amazing authors!!
4:40-5:30:Bookish Romance
Explanation: After reading a short excerpt from their new books showing
a romantic moment (or romantic mishap), these authors will discuss writing
about love for a YA audience, and how to create love interests that are ideal
without being too ideal.
Jennifer Castle
Mia Garcia
Shani Petroff
Lindsay Ribar
Tiffany Schmidt
Jennifer E. Smith
Stephanie Kate Strohm
moderator: Kieran Scott
And I'll be signing MY NEW CRUSH GAVE TO ME at Books of Wonder (the one on 18th street) on Sunday, March 25th at 1pm.
I narrated the audiobook to My New Crush Gave to Me!!!
It's up on audible now -- and to celebrate - I've been doing giveaways. There's one on my Fb page (https://www.facebook.com/shanipetroffauthor/), one on Twitter (@shanipetroff) and one on my Instagram page (shani.petroff)
Today is the last day to get in on it -- so hurry over! No purchase necessary!
Here's a link to the first chapter of the audiobook: click here!
I'm very excited to let you know about my new book deal with Swoon Reads/Macmillan!!
They bought FINDING MR. BETTER THAN YOU and an untitled work.
Here's the notice in Publisher's Marketplace:
And don't forget MY NEW CRUSH GAVE TO ME comes out on Halloween! You can pre-order the paperback, digital or audio version (which I narrated!!!) now!
The book is now six month old! (I hope you'll grab a
copy from your favorite book seller or library). And FYI, it's going to
be part of the Scholastic Book Club! (It's in the September TAB flyer) -
so you can check it out there as well!
And here it is in Target! (photo courtesy of my mom 😊 )
(**And My New Crush Gave to Me comes out Oct. 31st and Airports, Exes, & Other Things I'm Over in May**)
Got a fun review from VOYA that I thought I'd share:
"Fans of holiday movies, rom-coms, and “All I Want for Christmas Is You” will enjoy My New Crush Gave to Me." -VOYA
VOYA's full review is below!!
MY NEW CRUSH GAVE TO ME Author: Shani Petroff
Publisher: Swoon Reads/Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 214
Price (Paperback): $10.99
Publication Date: October 2017
ISBN (Paperback): 9781250130327
High school junior Charlotte “Charlie” Donovan pursues Operation Secret
Santa to win over the senior she thinks is the perfect guy, Teo Ortiz.
Charlie needs a date for Noelle’s big Christmas party. She also wants to
fill the emptiness caused by a breakup and by her single mother being
too busy for her after a promotion at the hospital. An over-scheduler
whose pet peeve is lateness, Charlie works as co-editor-in-chief of the
student newspaper where J.D. Ortiz—who happens to be Teo’s irritating
cousin—is her photography editor. Charlie strikes a deal with J.D. to
help her win over Teo. After spending so much time with J.D., however,
her goals for holiday happiness shift.
Petroff’s newest novel
will put readers into the Christmas spirit as easily as the costume
Charlie is tricked into wearing for a caroling party. Fans of holiday
movies, rom-coms, and “All I Want for Christmas Is You” will enjoy My
New Crush Gave to Me. From the holiday sweater cover to the multitude of
eggnoggy details, the tone of the book is fun—with a tinge of
melancholy at the possibility that everyone else’s Christmas is better
than yours. While some readers may find Charlie rigid and selfish, she
is a unique character who grows to realize that not everything can be
measured and categorized. Supported by a memorable cast of characters,
Petroff’s festive story will have readers baking gingerbread cookies and
bunuelos at any time of year.—Amy Cummins.
**And don't forget the Goodreads giveaway is still going on**
I have some exciting book news!!
I have a great new agent, and I sold two new books to Macmillan!!!
Here's the announcement that was in Publishers Marketplace:
The amazing people at Swoon Reads / Macmillan put together four possible cover directions for my new book Romeo and What's Her Name -- and you can help decide which one should get selected!
Can't wait for you all to read this book!! I'm doing revisions now, and I'm almost done!
Here's what the publisher said about the book:
Romeo & What's Her Name by Shani Petroff
An unprepared understudy is forced to take the stage with her secret crush in this YA romantic comedy of errors. Why we love it:
– We couldn't stop laughing at the Bridget Jones style humor of failing spectacularly and making grand gestures!
– The theatre elements in this story were so fun! We love-eth the drama!
My new teen rom-com (romantic comedy), Romeo and What's Her Name, is
going to be published by Macmillan!! (due in stores Feb. 7th, 2017!!)
I'm very excited!!! The book is a comedy of errors where an unprepared
understudy is forced to take the stage with her secret crush.
Here's the longer description: Emily only volunteered to be an
understudy for Romeo and Juliet to get closer to Wes, aka Romeo, and to
get some extra credit. She meant to learn her lines but a) it was really
hard b) she was too busy doing her other schoolwork, her part-time job,
and all of the “real” Juliet’s chores and c) what was the point?
UNDERSTUDIES NEVER GET TO PERFORM. Or at least, that’s what she thought.
Now she has to star opposite the guy of her dreams. But how hard can
faking Shakespeare really be?...
The official announcement is on Swoon Reads (an imprint of Macmillan).
Putting the finishing touches on Finding Mr. Better-Than-You! It's set to come out next winter! Can't wait for you all to read it! 
