Congratulations Myra McEntire: Hourglass Optioned For a Movie

Congratulations to our friend Myra McEntire. Myra has assisted us with our annual Twilight Lexicon movie events. She event did one practically by herself for us the year we were on the road in Salt Lake. (Sign up for this year’s spectacular Breaking Dawn movie event here)

For those of you who don’t know, Myra is an author in her own right. Her debut novel, Hourglass (getting 4 and 5 star average reviews on Amazon and Good reads) came out this spring and her next novel in the series, Timepiece is due out this coming summer.

Hourglass was voted best summer book read over at MTV’s Hollywood Crush earlier this year and now it’s being made into a movie!

Hourglass is about a teen girl, Emerson, who thinks she sees ghosts however they are  something completely different. Her brother Thomas hires Michael, a consultant from the Hourglass, to help her understand who she is and what she can do.  Michale and Emerson work closely together which causes results in feelings that can not be acted on for so many reasons.  Hourglass is a fast paced, time slip novel where nothing is what is seems. MTV called it “Doctor Who in YA package” and Novel Novice said “Take one part X-Men, one part The Time Traveler’s Wife, add in a charming Southern setting, a heavy dose of angst and romance, and a generous splash of Myra McEntire’s signature sense of humor — and the result is Hourglass

From Deadline Hollywood:

Davis will produce, and Magnet Pictures’ Brandy Rivers and Mitch Solomon will be exec producers. The acquisition was made from Davis’ discretionary fund.

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Also check out Myra’s Official Blog here to learn more about her and her books!

Hourglass by Myra McEntire

We here at the Lexicon would like to wish Myra McEntire a very happy book birthday on June 14th.  Myra has been an incredible supporter of the Lexicon for years and has helped at several of the movie events in Nashville.

I’ve had the chance to read Hourglass and trust me this book makes for an excellent summer read.  The writing is witty and snarky.  Emerson is one of the sassiest main characters I’ve ever met and she isn’t going to let anyone push her around.  Enter Michael, the boy who has the answers, well some of them, and a wicked smile.  The story is fast paced and filled with memorable characters. (just wait until you meet Kaleb)  Add in the timeslip factor and you have a truly unique story.

Myra is embarking on a brand new adventure as her book makes its way into the world. Please help Myra celebrate her big day by tweeting her (@MyraMcEntire) use the #Hourglass or leaving a comment below.  And what would a party be without presents?!?!?  We are giving away a SIGNED copy of Hourglass.  Leave a comment below to be entered for the chance to win.  The contest is open internationally and will close on June 19th at 11PM EST.

Synopsis

Since the age of fourteen, Emerson Cole has seen strange things – dead things – swooning Southern Belles, soldiers, and other eerie apparitions of the past. She’s tried everything to get rid of the visions: medication, counseling, asylums. Nothing’s worked.

So when Emerson’s well-meaning brother calls in yet another consultant from a mysterious organization called the Hourglass, Emerson’s willing to give it one last try.

Michael Weaver is no ordinary consultant. He’s barely older than she is; he listens like no one she’s ever met before; and he doesn’t make her feel the least bit crazy. As Emerson ventures deeper into the world of the Hourglass, she begins to learn the truth about her past, her future–and her very life.


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Cover Reveal for Myra McEntire’s HOURGLASS

Myra McEntire has been a friend to the Lexicon for years.  If you are from the Nashville area you may have seen her helping run our movie events there.  In fact, when we were being asked to run an event in Nashville in November 2009, Myra volunteered to run it knowing we couldn’t be there. Today is a big day for Myra and we are helping her celebrate by revealing her book cover and hosting a giveaway!  Hourglass, Myra’s debut novel from Egmont USA, will be released on May 24th.

Synopsis:

Since the age of fourteen, Emerson Cole has seen strange things – dead things – swooning Southern Belles, soldiers, and other eerie apparitions of the past. She’s tried everything to get rid of the visions: medication, counseling, asylums. Nothing’s worked.

So when Emerson’s well-meaning brother calls in yet another consultant from a mysterious organization called the Hourglass, Emerson’s willing to give it one last try.

Michael Weaver is no ordinary consultant. He’s barely older than she is; he listens like no one she’s ever met before; and he doesn’t make her feel the least bit crazy. As Emerson ventures deeper into the world of the Hourglass, she begins to learn the truth about her past, her future–and her very life.

A seductive time-slip novel that merges the very best of the paranormal and science fiction genres, Myra McEntire’s Hourglass is a stunning debut from an author to watch

I’ve had the chance to read Hourglass and trust me you want this book.  The writing is witty and snarky.  Emerson is one of the sassiest main characters I’ve ever met and she isn’t going to let anyone push her around.  Enter Michael, the boy who has the answers, well some of them, and a wicked smile.  The story is fast paced and filled with memorable characters. (just wait until you meet Kaleb)  Add in the timeslip factor and you have a truly unique story.

One lucky winner will be receiving a signed arc and an hourglass. All you have to do is a leave a comment below and a winner will be chosen at random.  The contest is open to anyone INTERNATIONALLY (sorry for the confusion) The contest will close on January 30th at 8PM est.

Now for the big moment……………………..

Twitter: @MyraMcEntire

Website: http://myramcentire.blogspot.com/

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