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AWARD-WINNING
YA SPY SERIES COMES TO E-READERS
Penguin Publishing brings back Shannon Greenland’s The
Specialists, featuring girl tech genius GiGi, after successful paperback
release
NEW YORK, NY – October
2012 – Shannon Greenland’s award-winning teen spy
series The Specialists is brought back to the spotlight after six years in
paperback. The 5-book series releases on Kindle, Nook and all e-readers this
winter from Penguin Publishing.
Inspired
from the hit television show Alias, Greenland’s book series begins with Model Spy (originally debuted in 2007) when
16-year-old Kelly James is caught uncovering top-secret information for her
irresistibly cute and nice friend David. Rather than serve a jail sentence, she accepts the option to
change her identity and enlist in a government spy agency that trains teen
agents. Instantly, Kelly Spree, a.k.a. girl genius GiGi, is born and sent on
her first mission as an undercover model with a partner she’s surprised to find
as an agent himself.
The
Specialists e-book release comes on the heels of Penguin’s publication of
Greenland’s stand-alone novel The Summer
My Life Began, which was chosen as a Hot YA Read by
the She Knows Book Lounge, and
devoured by librarians who called it “terrific” (School Library Journal) and “a
breeze to get through; light and entertaining” (Texas librarian Jen Bigheart).
Greenland’s
impressive nine-book career – she also previously released three romantic
suspense novels – has earned her awards from National Booksellers, Romantic
Times, National Readers Choice, American Library Association, Daphne du Maurier
and many more prestigious literary organizations.
“Brilliant,” Kidz World; “Greenland
makes you ride along, and I love it!” Echelon Press; “Hours of good reading,”
Scribes World; “The imagery used to
twine the characters lives is amazing,” Writers Unlimited; “Sure to surprise,” The Readers Studio; “Witty and very adventurous. Readers
will not be disappointed,” Teens Read – are just a snippet of the high-praised
comments Greenland has received for her writing.
About the author: Shannnon Greenland grew up in a small Tennessee town as a kid who
dreaded reading and writing. Ironic, as she’s now a successful award-winning
author of nine young adult novels. When not writing, Greenland’s eager for
adventure outside of a book’s pages. Hiking, rafting, climbing, caving,
swimming, snorkeling, sailing, surfing, mountain biking, canoeing, power
lifting, running, camping, para sailing . . . she’s done it all. The world
traveler divides her time between Florida and Virginia where she tutors math
students and gives author talks at area schools. She’s currently at work on a
new suspense trilogy set in Washington D.C.
RESEARCH
A Guest Post by Shannon Greenland
As a writer, one of the
questions I get asked the most is, “How did you research that?”
Well, for one there is always the internet for quick
info. But I absolutely LOVE the hands on approach. When I wrote Model Spy I spent the day with a
computer specialist just observing the “goings on” of his lifestyle. I also had
a few hours lesson on modeling and learned how to walk a runway.
With
Down To The Wire I took diving
lessons. I also learned how to pick a lock. (I’m not sure if I should be
divulging that!)
With
The Winning Element I spent a day at
a cheerleading camp. All I can say is, those girls work hard.
With
Native Tongue I volunteered at a
stable to learn about horses. I also spent the day with a linguist who (to this
day) has got to be the most fascinating person I have ever met.
With
Fight To The Finish I took martial
arts classes. And few people know this, but I am a huge fan of Ultimate
Fighting. So when I was creating Bruiser’s character, I think I had about the
most fun ever.
But
that’s just with my Specialists series.
With my latest, The Summer My Life Began,
I surfed, rode mopeds, visited farmer’s markets and actually cooked every
recipe Em does in the book.
Back
track a few years to when I wrote romantic suspense for adults. I went caving,
was a roadie with music group, and sailed across an ocean.
Like
I said, I go all out. Research has got to be the best part ever.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shannon Greenland dreaded reading and writing
as a kid. Ironic, as she’s now a successful award-winning author. Her 5-book
series for young adults, The Specialists, as well as her other novels, received
such honors as National Booksellers Best, Daphne du Maurier and Romantic Times
recognition, National Readers Choice, CAPA nominee, Aspen Gold Readers Choice
Award, Holt Medallion and the Popular Paperback award from the American Library
Association.
Penguin Publishing launched
Greenland’s latest novel The Summer My
Life Began in May 2012, and brings her entire spy series to e-form this winter.
When not writing, Shannon’s
eager for adventure outside of a book’s pages. Hiking, rafting, climbing,
caving, swimming, snorkeling, sailing, surfing, mountain biking, spelunking,
canoeing, power lifting, running, camping, para sailing . . . she’s done it
all.
Originally from Tennessee, the world traveler divides her time between Florida and Virginia where she mentors, tutors, and teaches math and gives authors talks at area schools.
Connect with Shannon Greenland
HAPPY READING!!
Shannon Greenland is the award winning author of several novels including the teen spy series, THE SPECIALISTS, and the YA romance, THE SUMMER MY LIFE BEGAN. Her latest teen novel, SHADOW OF A GIRL, is due out 9.19.16. She also writes thrillers under S. E. Green and lives off the coast of Florida with her very grouchy dog. Find her at www.shannongreenland.com
