Come on, lovely people! Spread the word! Nan Marino’s second novel, Hiding Out At The Pancake Palace was released out into the world last week! I am ashamed to say I have not read it yet (except for an absolutely gorgeous first chapter). Still, I am privileged to say I know a lot about the story. Nan and I spent many late nights at our local diner talking about her many adventures writing this book. (Yes, I am doubly privileged to count Nan as not only my good writing friend, but practically a neighbor! Lucky me, right?)
I have an enormous TBR list of fantasy and dystopian stuff I am trying to work through for my next VCFA packet, but I will get to what I am certain is an amazing story as soon as I can.
Meanwhile, those of you guys who are either not currently enrolled into an MFA program, or whose lists include realistic fiction, will probably get the chance to read this treasure before I do. Lucky!!!
Here is the summary: A super-famous 11-year-old singer freezes up on stage during a big-deal singing contest show. He runs off to hide in the Jersey Pines, wild paparazzi on his trail and befriends a local girl with an inability to perceive music.
Doesn’t that sound wild?           
According to a Kirkus starred review, “the audience will eat it up!”
Yum!
Nan, who is also the author of Neil Armstrong Is My Uncle And Other Lies Muscle Man McGinty Told Me (also from Roaring Book Press) had a long road to writing success, which is something she talks about at her book signings and visits. Yes, she went through many rejections, many manuscripts, tough times. So seeing her success now is doubly encouraging for both writers and young readers!
So, here is the deal, my dears. I have a brand new, fresh-smelling copy of “Hiding Out” sitting on the shelf, that I would be happy to give away to a worthy winner.
But a giveaway contest is more fun with a whole bunch of participants, clamoring for the prize, don’t you think? 🙂
So, this week, I decided my contest will have a catch. If you want to participate, leave a comment here. And then, bring a guest along to this party! Find a friend — preferably someone interested in great books for young people, of course.  Just one friend, I am not greedy! Tell them to leave a comment here too, and their name will be entered into a contest along with yours, as long as their comment mentions your name — that is, the name of the person who referred them.
Any questions, troops?
What’s that? Do I hear grumbling? Or is that a murmur of excitement?
To thank the participants for going through the trouble, I will sweeten the prize. Once I have a winner, I will meet up with Nan and ask her to autograph the book with the winner’s name! I know Nan will say yes. She is cool like that.
So, come on, everyone! Let’s make this big! You want me to keep hosting giveaway contests here at the Magic Mirror, don’t you? (Yes, there might be an implied threat in there somewhere… A carrot and a stick, hm?)
Take it away, dear friends and readers! And once again, congratulations, Nan!
Cheers!
KR
P.S. This contest ends at the end of Friday, April 26th. Winner will be announced on Monday, April 29th. And if you guys are good and give me a nice turnout, then I’ll reward you all with one more MG giveaway next week!
Katiaesque 
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