The official newsletter of Author S. Acevedo • February 2020

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Hello, Friend!

I might be hyperventilating as I write this, but I'm so thrilled to share the news with you! I've won a major award! I've won the SCBWI 🥇 Spark Award! 🥇

This is an incredible honor because of who it's from and because of what it represents. It's given by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, which is the worldwide professional organization for creators of literature for children and young adults. Their Spark Award recognizes excellence in independently published work.

And God Awful Rebel won! Yaaaaay, we won! I'm so happy with this. God Awful Rebel is the book I've shared progress reports with you in a bunch of my newsletters. So you were along with me on the journey -- and many of you encouraged me along the way!

I'm simply over the moon about this. God Awful Rebel is my latest book, the third and final book in my God Awful series. As it was the final book, it had a lot of work to do. And I'm especially pleased with how it wrapped up the series. I believe it encompasses my best writing to date. The God Awful series was a wild ride, and I can't tell how much this award 🥇 affects me. It puts a gorgeous bow on the top. I honestly could not process the news at first.

I'm told there were hundreds of entries to choose from, of which I have no doubt. There are many excellent works out there. God Awful Rebel was selected as the winning novel.

If you haven't yet picked up God Awful Rebel, you now have added incentive. As a reward to you, my newsletter subscribers, you can get God Awful Rebel through my publisher for just $12 (compared to $18.99 retail) using the coupon code: IMAREBELSPARK. Or you can get the entire series for just $35, no coupon code needed.

If you prefer ebooks, get them below from your favorite retailer.

Feel free to share this newsletter or the book links with anyone you think might enjoy the tale of a not-so-likeable Cupid who loses his place in Olympus and works his way back -- and into our hearts. ♥️

Thank you, everyone, for being a part of this. I hope you love the God Awful series! 😃

Buy the physical book

Buy GOD AWFUL REBEL - Hardcover (Signed)

Buy the complete GOD AWFUL series (Signed)

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Buy GOD AWFUL REBEL - ebook at AMAZON

Buy GOD AWFUL REBEL - ebook at KOBO

Buy GOD AWFUL REBEL - ebook at APPLE BOOKS

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If you've already read God Awful Rebel, I'd appreciate if you would leave a review on your favorite website. Here's the link to leave a review on Amazon. Thanks!

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Upcoming events

Let's meet up! Here's where I'll be.

F ebruary 7-9, 2020
SCBWI Winter Conference
I'll be learning more about kid-lit in the publishing capitol of the world.
New York, New York

J une 22 - 26, 2020
Fantasy Art Workshop's Illustration Intensive
I co-run this week-long art retreat featuring some the best fantasy illustrators of our times. You want to learn fantasy art? You come here. Registration is open.
Milwaukee, WI

August 24-27, 202 0
SCBWI Summer Conference
I'll be learning more about kid-lit and receiving my award. *gulp* *wheeeeee!*
Los Angeles, CA

September 11-13, 2020
SCBWI-Wisconsin Fall Retreat
I co-run this conference, where we work on craft and learn from a variety of authors, editors, and agents. Theme: Get Out There!
Green Lake, WI

You can learn more about these happenings on my website's Events page.

Hope to see you soon.
I leave you with a beauty shot of an old-timey typewriter. Love this. :)

Buy the physical book

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Please leave a review

Upcoming events

Hope to see you soon. I leave you with a beauty shot of an old-timey typewriter. Love this. :)

Hope to see you soon.
I leave you with a beauty shot of an old-timey typewriter. Love this. :)