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Jennifer Echols
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Jennifer Echols

Jennifer Echols is the author of several Romantic Comedies, as well as many other young adult novels. She currently lives in Birmingham. Visit her on the web at www.jennifer-echols.com.

Author Revealed:
Q. What’s your best quality?
A. Sticktuitiveness. Wait--wasn't that my flaw?
Learn more about Jennifer Echols
My life in 8 words: "Wrote a lot and finally got published. Hooray!"
August 20, 2010
The Simon Pulse Romantic Comedies Blog is ending. Post a comment for a chance to win all 4 of my ro-coms! US only. Contest...
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July 6, 2010
In the meantime, I've posted early reviews and a sneak peek of chapter 1 on my web site:
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June 10, 2010
Well, first of all, after only two weeks in stores, Endless Summer is in its SECOND PRINTING!!! This is a direct result...
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February 16, 2010

Two book covers for one publisher = author brand! Come discuss this phenomenon and your faves at the MTV Books Blog....
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February 3, 2010
Endless Summer, the sequel to The Boys Next Door, has a new release date--May 25--and a beautiful new...
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January 4, 2010
That's the question of the month at the MTV Books Blog. Come share your story!
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December 15, 2009

My holiday schedule is hectic in more ways than one. I am reading and writing a swath through my vacation! Do you read or...
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December 1, 2009
Next Saturday, December 5, I'll be signing books in the Birmingham area along with authors of adult romance Christy...
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October 19, 2009
That's the question of the month at the Pulse Ro-Com Blog. Come on over for the tiniest sneak peak at the book I finished...
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September 15, 2009
My next novel for MTV Books, Forget You, is coming out in July, and things are starting to move. Get an inside look at...
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August 31, 2009
That's what the MTV Books authors are blogging about this month. Find out more about the lake where I grew up and my hometown's...
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August 17, 2009
Do you love the thrift store like my husband? Or do you fear anthrax and psoriasis like me? Come state your case at the Pulse...
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August 12, 2009
If reality shows have made it to my hometown, surely they’ve made it to yours. Have you had a weird experience watching a...
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July 29, 2009
That's the topic of the month over at the MTV Books Blog, and I'm talking about the novel that made me into a writer....
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July 13, 2009

Next week I'll participate in the Romance Writers of America National Conference in Washington D.C. If you're in the area,...
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July 10, 2009
Are you ready for the debut of The Ex Games on September 8, or does snow still seem a world away? Come share your...
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July 10, 2009
Are you ready for the debut of The Ex Games on September 8, or does snow still seem a world away? Come share your...
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June 29, 2009
That's the topic of the month over at the MTV Books Blog. Please drop by, browse the posts, and share your thoughts!
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May 18, 2009

I’m at a crossroads in my writing, and as always when I arrive here, I’m reading how-to-write-a-book books. My critique...
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May 13, 2009
Do you look for seasonal books--a summer novel to read in summer, a Christmas novel to read at Christmas--or are you just...
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March 16, 2009
Find out more about Going Too Far, the release on March 17, my book signing on April 3, and my PARADE!!! at the MTV...
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March 16, 2009

Why wasn't my snowboarding novel due AFTER the biggest snow in Alabama in 16 years? Come see my Very Bad Snowman at the...
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February 17, 2009
I have redesigned my web site yet again. Do you think I should design my own or hire a professional? You can vote! I'm not...
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February 12, 2009
Find out how I am like David Hasselhoff AND enter to win a copy of Going Too Far at the Simon Pulse Romantic Comedies...
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January 15, 2009
Want to know what it feels like to have a book coming out on March 17? Now you too can experience neurosis just like a...
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December 18, 2008
Do you celebrate a holiday during December? When it comes to decorating, are you a Grinch or a Griswold? I have been a Grinch,...
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Author Voices:
Goodbye blog! *sniffle*
Aug 21, 2010
Jul 07, 2010
Jun 11, 2010
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I have a brand!
Feb 17, 2010
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New new cover!
Feb 04, 2010
Jan 05, 2010
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'Tis the season
Dec 16, 2009
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Just a reminder...
Dec 02, 2009
Sep 16, 2009
Sep 01, 2009
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Reality check
Aug 13, 2009
Jul 30, 2009
Jul 14, 2009
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Winter wonderland?
Jul 11, 2009
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Why do I write for teens?
Jun 30, 2009
News:
Going Too Far has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
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At the crossroads
May 19, 2009
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A book for all seasons
May 14, 2009
Going Too Far will be released on April 20, 2009 in
Apr 20, 2009
Going Too Far is now available in
Apr 20, 2009
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Going Too Far
Mar 31, 2009
Mar 31, 2009
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Grinch or Griswold?
Mar 31, 2009
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Beware the Ides of March
Mar 31, 2009
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I am huge in Malaysia!
Mar 31, 2009
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Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your greatest flaw?
Mar 31, 2009
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What’s your best quality?
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Who is your favorite fictional hero?
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Who is your favorite fictional villain?
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What is your biggest pet peeve?
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What’s your fantasy profession?
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What are your 5 favorite songs?
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Who are your favorite authors?
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What is your birthdate?
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What were your previous occupations?
Mar 31, 2009
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What was/is your favorite job?
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What is your favorite movie?
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What is your favorite television show?
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What is your motto or maxim?
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What’s your greatest fear?
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Which living person do you most admire?
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What do you regret most?
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What is your greatest achievement?
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Jennifer Echols Revealed

Jennifer Echols Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Write the book you want to read. Q. What trait is most noticeable about you? A. I wish it were my blonde hair, but I'm pretty sure it's my weird nose. Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her? A. I would try to save the four girls killed in the Birmingham church bombing on September 15, 1963. I live in Birmingham and September 15 is my birthday, so they are never far from my mind. Q. With whom in history do you most identify? A. Jane Austen. Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. I would love to be a better musician. I'm so interested in music but that doesn't mean I'm good at it. Learn more about Jennifer Echols

Authors on the Web

Examiner.com, June 11, 2010
...Examiner.com's terms of use. Email Address Include other special offers from Examiner.com Endless Summer by Jennifer Echols may very well be the most perfect beach read for teens. Simon and Schuster If you like this ... Summer is still ten days away, but...
PublishersWeekly.com, March 26, 2010
...Judge a Girl by Her Cover by Ally Carter Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols The ABC’s of Kissing Boys by Tina Ferraro Nothing Like You by Lauren Strasnick Golden Heart Finalists Contemporary Series Romance Caught...
OCD, Vampires, and Rants, oh my!, July 2, 2010
...go with a book by an author who caught me completely by surprise last year: Forget You by Jennifer Echols (http://www.amazon.com/Forget-You-Jennifer-Echols/dp/1439178232/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277745060&sr=8-1) Jennifer Echols’ Going Too Far...
Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf, June 28, 2010
...to read Forget You came up, I jumped at, though really who wouldn't? I mean this is Jennifer Echols we're talking about. And while Forget You proved to be one addicting, emotional, and romantic read, I feel that it didn't even come close to topping or...
Good Books & Good Wine, June 20, 2010
...You Reading is hosted by One Person's Journey Through A World of Books . Purchased: Endless Summer by Jennifer Echols Trickster's Choice by Tamora Pierce Trickster's Queen by Tamora Pierce The Life And Times of The Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson...
Book Binge, June 9, 2010
...Kiss Me if You Can by Carly Phillips. (3.25 out of 5) The Boys Next Door by Jennifer Echols. (4 out of 5) Endless Summer by Jennifer Echols. (3 out of 5) Crush on You by Christie Ridgway. (2 out of 5) Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles. (3...
BABBLING ABOUT BOOKS, AND MORE!, June 3, 2010
...trailer for Linger: Then there is another YA novel that Mho hugs close to his chest. After reading Jennifer Echols' Going Too Far , Mho couldn't wait to read Forget You, also coming out on July 20th. When Mho thinks of Erin Mccarthy he goes, vroom vroom...
Book Binge, May 30, 2010
...Rachel Vincent, Kiss Me if You Can by Carly Phillips, The Boys Next Door and Endless Summer by Jennifer Echols and I just finished Christie Ridgway's Crush on You . That last book annoyed the snot out of me and you'll read why in my review which will...
Wondrous Reads, May 29, 2010
...Lisa Mantchev The Tension of Opposites by Kristina McBride Dark Lover by J. R. Ward Endless Summer by Jennifer Echols Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (£2.. worth a try!...
Jacket Whys, May 23, 2010
...be moments of intimacy – Kiss Me Kill Me by Lauren Henderson (Delacorte 2008), Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols (MTV Books 2009), Tell Me a Secret by Holly Cupala (HarperTeen 2010), Heartbreak River (2009) and Winter Longing (2010) by Tricia Mills...
A Place For Wicked Good Books, May 22, 2010
...Secrets by Jenny Meyerhoff July: 6 One Night That Changes Everything by Lauren Barnholdt 20 Forget You by Jennifer Echols August: 1 Guardian of the Gate by Michelle Zink 2 Rae by Chelsea Rae Swiggett 3 Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel 10 Aces Up by Lauren...
Chick Loves Lit, May 6, 2010
...Title : Forget You Paperback, 256 pages Author : Jennifer Echols Publisher : MTV Publication Date : July 20, 2010 From Goodreads.com: There’s a lot Zoey would like to forget. Like how her father has knocked up his twenty-four-year old...
Readingjunky's Reading Roost, May 5, 2010
...TRUTH ABOUT FOREVER, and JUST LISTEN by Sarah Dessen HATE LIST by Jennifer Brown GOING TOO FAR by Jennifer Echols THE LAST SONG, THE NOTEBOOK, and DEAR JOHN by Nicholas Sparks L.A. CANDY by Lauren Conrad GRIEF GIRL by Erin Vincent NORTH OF BEAUTIFUL by...
Shadow Hunters: Looking Better in Black Since 1234, May 2, 2010
...The Dead by Karen Healey * Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen * The Boys Next Door by Jennifer Echols Borrowed: * The Iron Daughter (ARC) by Julie Kagawa (Thank you M!) * The Mark by M.R. Bunderson (from Fire&Ice) * Forget Her Nots by Amy Brecount...
Wondrous Reads, May 1, 2010
...Duplicate - Carla will be having this!) Time Train to the Blitz by Sophie McKenzie Forget You by Jennifer Echols (US ARC. Signed. Thanks SO much, Jenn!) Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick (Review here ). Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody Hush, Hush by Becca...
/- LA FEMME READERS -/, April 24, 2010
...the umm's and word of the day was obviously awesome haha) For Review: - Forget You by Jennifer Echols - The Julian Game by Adele Griffin - Crossing by Andrew Xia Fukuda - The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos + Bookmarks - Either You're In Or You...
Fluttering Butterflies, April 8, 2010
...Some favourite authors, Neil Gaiman, Meg Cabot, and Sarra Manning. But also some never-before-read authors, like Keris Stainton, Jennifer Echols, Simone Elkeles, Carrie Ryan and Joshua Ferris. This month I've read about the underground, a tuba, myths,...
The Book Pixie, March 28, 2010
...Courtney Summers -Lock And Key by Sarah Dessen -Looking For Alaska by John Green -The Ex Games by Jennifer Echols -Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson (added 03/11) -Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson (added 03/11) -Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott (added...
The Fictionistas, March 26, 2010
...Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Walker Books for Young Readers Editor: Emily Easton ISBN: 978-0-8027-9823-7 Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, MTV Books Editor: Jennifer Heddle ISBN: 978-1-416-57173-5 The ABC's of Kissing...
The YA YA YAs, March 25, 2010
...Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Walker Books for Young Readers Editor: Emily Easton ISBN: 978-0-8027-9823-7 Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, MTV Books Editor: Jennifer Heddle ISBN: 978-1-416-57173-5 The ABC’s of Kissing...
Gossamer Obsessions, March 25, 2010
...and Amanda McCabe's "Charlotte and the Wicked Lord" are nominated for Romance Novella. Going Too Far , by Jennifer Echols - nominated for Young Adult Romance. Whew! Fifteen books in all - think I can get them read before July? And before I forget - I...
YA Fresh, March 25, 2010
...Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Walker Books for Young Readers Editor: Emily Easton ISBN: 978-0-8027-9823-7 Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, MTV Books Editor: Jennifer Heddle ISBN: 978-1-416-57173-5 The ABC's of Kissing Boys...
Fluttering Butterflies, March 14, 2010
...however looking for a copy of the series, Neverwhere. After Neverwhere, I picked up Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols. I'd read a review of it over at Books. Lists. Life. last year and Lisa convinced me to search the book out. I was not disappointed at all...
Wondrous Reads, March 13, 2010
...and Nutmeg: A Seaside Adventure by Emily Bearn The Poison Throne by Celine Kiernan Bought: Major Crush by Jennifer Echols The Thief/Walking the Walls World Book Day book by Sophie McKenzie/Chris Higgins Gifts: (From Carla - big thanks matey!) A Match...
Melody's Reading Corner, March 7, 2010
...all bought from The Book Depository ) : 1) A Novel Idea by Aimee Friedman 2) Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols 1) Gone by Mo Hayder What books came into your house last week? Labels: Mailbox Monday , Musing Mondays 3 Responses Julia Says: 8:39 AM I love...
Wondrous Reads, February 27, 2010
...Wells White Tiger by Kylie Chan (UK proof/ARC) Bought: Ashes by Kathryn Lasky The Boys Next Door by Jennifer Echols (on Carla 's recommendation). Gifts/Prizes: Sara's Face by Melvin Burgess (Thanks S!) Auf Wiedersehen by Christa Holder Ocker (Won over at...
Steph Su Reads, February 24, 2010
...Endless Summer by Jennifer Echols Lori should have known better than to date a pirate. After finally getting together and going out on their first real date, only Lori and Adam could manage to...
The Compulsive Reader, February 17, 2010
...her a lesson...but instead it just throws them together, leaving them nowhere to go but too far. Jennifer Echols' book is an intense, quick read that is brimming with action, sarcasm, and passion. Meg is a confident, pushy, and mysterious character whose...
Welcome to Mrs. DeRaps's Online Class!, February 13, 2010
...This week's Book of the Week is Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols. When I first bought it, I found the covers striking and provocative. After reading it, the cover has nothing on the actual story. This is the story of Meg...
The Hiding Spot, February 9, 2010
...Forget You by Jennifer Echols Publisher: MTV Books Pub. Date: July 20, 2010 Summary: Zoey’s life in her Florida beach resort town is happy and organized. She’s the captain of her high...
Trisha's Book Blog, February 4, 2010
...Title: The Boys Next Door Author: Jennifer Echols Pages: 336 Published: June 26, 2007 Description: Cute, available, and one cabin over.... Lori lives for summertime on the lake. She spends all season wakeboarding, swimming, and hanging with...
dulemba.com, February 3, 2010
...Feb. 13 – Kate C. - http://readthisbook.wordpress.com And here is Loretta, R.A. Nelson, Me, Jennifer Echols, and Jay Asher at the Alabama Book Festival in Montgomery back in April 2008. She's a blast to hang out with! Labels: BlogBookTour...
Reality Bites. . . Fiction Does It Better!, January 23, 2010
...the perfect summer romance, she could be going way overboard... **** Pre-reading : I had a great time reading Jennifer Echols' The Ex-Games so I knew I was in for another fun ride with this book. Post-reading : For such a short and (relatively) cheap...
Donna's Blog Home, January 2, 2010
...One Lonely Degree mouse pad; magnet; a collection of mini-buttons based from her books -"Going Too Far" by Jennifer Echols -"Bones of Faerie" by Janni Lee Simner; and 15 postcards -"Sea Change" by Aimee Friedman -"Swoon" by Nina Malkin -Two (2) copies of...
Pop Culture Junkie, January 2, 2010
...MacLean 5 stars given on March 1st of 2009 Genre: Young Adult Historical Romance Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols 5 stars given on March 15th of 2009 Genre: Young Adult Willow by Julia Hoban 5 stars given on March 17th of 2009 Genre: Young Adult Of all of...
Pop Culture Junkie, January 2, 2010
...ve shot it. Fireworks over Toccoa by Jefrey Stepakoff From Amazon Vine. Tuesday: nothing Wednesday: Major Crush by Jennifer Echols First bookmooch book in awhile! Thursday: nothing Friday: nothing Saturday: nothing...
Pure Imagination, January 2, 2010
...Title: Going Too Far Author: Jennifer Echols Age Group: Young Adult Received From: Kindle Store IBSN: 9781416571735 Blurb: All Meg has ever wanted is to get away. Away from high school. Away from her backwater town...
My Life in..., December 29, 2009
...King of the Screw Ups by K. L. Going Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han Fire by Kristin Cashore When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead Al Capone Shines My Shoes by Gennifer Choldenko...
Tower of Books, December 29, 2009
...Today, I have an author interview from Jennifer Echols, the author of one of favorite reads of 2009, Going Too Far . Jennifer is also the author of several Simon Pulse romantic comedies and Forget You , which will be...
The Book Cellar, December 28, 2009
...Mead 3. The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong 2. Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick 1. Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols...
The Story Siren, December 24, 2009
...1. Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey 2. Going to Far by Jennifer Echols 3. Stargazer by Claudia Gray 4. City of Glass by Cassandra Clare 5. Willow by Julia Hoban 6. North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley 7. Faery Rebels by...
Heidenkind's Hideaway, December 17, 2009
...Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols Source: hooray library! I straight-up loved this book.  It was a quick, un-put-downable read that had great characters and was smart, sexy, and sweet as heck. Meg is...
Tower of Books, December 16, 2009
...they are searching for. Going Too Far is a provocative novel that will leave readers wanting more from Jennifer Echols. Told in Meg’s perspective, Going Too Far gives readers an inside look into Meg. Readers learn that, far from Meg’s rebellious...
Donna's Blog Home, December 14, 2009
...HC Ballad by Maggie Stiefvater - PB Stealing Death by Janet Lee Carey - ARC Ex Games by Jennifer Echols - PB, signed to me Betrayed (House of Night #2) by Kristen and P.C. Cast - PB Bad Apple by Laura Ruby - HC, signed Heroes At Risk...
AuthorsNow!, December 8, 2009
...stories. Now tell us about other already-published books that readers of your book might enjoy. MAJOR CRUSH by Jennifer Echols VIOLET ON THE RUNWAY by Melissa Walker. Now whet our appetites with a teaser. “Heads up!” was my only warning before...
The Story Siren, December 5, 2009
...CONGRATS! Over on MTV Books blog, Stephanie Kuehnert ( Ballads of Suburbia ) discussed how she stays motivated to write. Jennifer Echols ( Going Too Far ) shares her views on the topic as well! John Green ( Paper Towns ) shares a video response to...
Book Addiction, November 24, 2009
...Title:   Going Too Far Author:  Jennifer Echols Release date:  March 16, 2009 Publisher:  MTV Pages:  256 Genre:  Young Adult fiction Source:  Library Although Meg has always been somewhat of a troublemaker, she also has big dreams of...
Book Addiction, November 24, 2009
...Title:   Going Too Far Author:  Jennifer Echols Release date:  March 16, 2009 Publisher:  MTV Pages:  256 Genre:  Young Adult fiction Source:  Library Although Meg has always been somewhat of a troublemaker, she also has big dreams of...
Books Lists Life, November 2, 2009
...I read Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols back before the Read-A-Thon so forgive me if my review is brief. This one got great reviews all over the blogosphere and I was really excited about getting my...
Books Lists Life, November 1, 2009
...Here's what I read in October: Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway ( my review ) Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols (review to come Monday) The Missing Ink: A Tattoo Shop Mystery by Karen E Olson (review to come Wednesday) Vision in White by Nora Roberts (review...
Book Chic- In My Mailbox and More!, October 30, 2009
...The Ex Games by Jennifer Echols "Brace yourself for the battle of the exes.... Hayden and Nick used to be a hot item, but their brief affair ended with a highly publicized breakup. Now the...
Literary Escapism, October 21, 2009
...wasn’t enough to really get me into reading more YA until I read Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols. I can’t tell you how this book made me feel, because there are honestly no words for it. All I can say is that I absolutely loved it...
Persnickety Snark, October 20, 2009
...looked it up and thought ohhhhhhh, now I get it. Thanks need to go to the delightfully flippant Jennifer Echols for kindly providing me with the opportunity to interview her again. Early this year I interviewed her on Going Too Far which you can check...
the epic rat, October 10, 2009
...Book Review: going too far by Jennifer Echols YA | Girls First Line: "That's the worst idea I ever heard," I told Eric. Then I took another sip of beer and swallowed. "Let's do...