This reporter has it on excellent authority that Simone Elkeles just sold two more books!  There will be a third book in the How to Ruin series and a sequel to Leaving Paradise! I couldn't finagle titles out of my source but I did hear that the third How to Ruin book will be released in October 2009. This is strictly top secret but somebody let it out of the bag--Yes, we'll see Avi and Amy reunited. This reporter is very excited by these revelations. Also, falling underneath top-secret-items-this-reporter-has-uncovered, the sequel to Leaving Paradise will be available in the spring of 2010. Rumor has it that Caleb and Maggie will be reunited! Talk about an OMG moment!

Rabid Elkeles fans worldwide are awaiting December 23 with baited breath for the release of Perfect Chemistry. The reviews are already rolling in. Read what Jocelyn, Teen Book Reviewer had to say: "I loved the story, loved the romance, and grew to love the characters and loved every minute I spent reading this book (and I really could not put it down)."

October 11, 2008 - 8:00 am
Barnes & Noble- Deer Park , IL

Illinois Association of Teachers of English Conference
2008 Author of the Year- October 17, 2008
Marriott Hotel, Oak Brook , IL

As always you can check out Simone's website, www.SimoneElkeles.com for the latest updates. You can also visit with Simone online through her yahoo group, Simone Elkeles Fans, her MySpace page www.myspace.com/SimoneElkeles and on Facebook.

SEEKING: Watch for an email from Simone. If you're the lucky winner that means you've won Simone's monthly contest. Each month Simone gives one lucky reader from her newsletter list or yahoo group their choice of her available books.  Keep an eye on your inbox. You never know, you could be the next winner!