Shani Petroff's Blog

Wishing you all a very happy Valentine's Day!
Here are some sweet reads in time for the holiday!
Putting the finishing touches on Finding Mr. Better-Than-You! It's set to come out next winter! Can't wait for you all to read it!

I got the chance to go on Good Day New York on Fox 5/ WNYW to talk about my books!


Here's a link to the segment: click here!

At the end of the segment, I spoke about a teen author reading night I was taking part in -- it's tonight -- I hope you'll come check it out!!


August 1 – Teen Author Reading Night (6-7:30, Jefferson Market Branch of NYPL, corner of 6th Ave and 10th St)Kit Frick, See All the StarsGordon Korman, WhatshisfaceShani Petroff, Airports, Exes, & Other Things I'm OverTiffany Schmidt, Bookish BoyfriendsNisha Sharma, My So-Called Bollywood LifeMelissa Walker, Why Can’t I Be You

There's so much going on!!
Airports, Exes, and Other Things I'm Over is out in the world!
You can find it in your local library (just request it if they don't have it), on Amazon, B&N, BAM! , Target, your favorite indie bookstore, and more!! (I included links - so you can just click on the store's name and it will bring you there). (There's also the audiobook. It's narrated by yours truly!)

If you get a chance, I'd appreciate it if you can leave a review!

I have a bunch of events coming up!

On Thursday, May 16th - I will be at Children's Book World in Haverford, PA with Nisha Sharma in a conversation with Amanda Foody!!
Here's the FB invite: click here for Shani's PA event!

On Friday, I'll be at Hooray for Books! in Alexandria, VA with Nisha Sharma and Christina June!!
Here's the FB invite: click here for Shani's VA event!

And check out my twitter account to enter a mega givaway (this will take you to the exact tweet -  @shanipetroff ) - you can win 7 books!!! I love these authors!!
It is US only, but in the coming days, I will offer up a copy of Airports in an giveaway that is open to anywhere Book Depository ships!

Airports, Exes, and Other Things I'm Over was also featured in Happy Ever After in USA Today: click here to see!

I also got to answer a question for the blog about favorite heroines from the 50s: click here!

There's also a blog tour going on through Xpresso tours!
Here's a lovely review that just came out today! click here!

I post more on instagram, fb, and twitter than on this blog - so I'll hope you'll stop by there too!

So many people have been so incredible to me--supporting my books, supporting me, giving a kind word, spreading the word, and so much more. I just want to say to say thank you!!

Swoon Reads is giving away all three of these books!!!
Just check out my twitter: @shanipetroff for a chance to win! (It goes until 5pm tonight)

(For those Philly and DC area folks, I will be doing signings with some amazing authors launch week! More details soon.)

Hi guys,
Sorry for not posting here as much as I should - but definitely check out my social media for more details - I update those fairly regularly.

Twitter: @shanipetroff
Instagram: @shani.petroff
Facebook: shanipetroffauthor/
(Click on the name and it will take you there.)

But there's a bunch of amazing giveaways going on - over on Instagram 7 bookstagrammers took AMAZING photos of Airports, Exes, and Other Things I'm over and hosted a giveaway. You should really check out their pages - they are so talented! (Part of story gramtours)

IG: @myfriendsarefiction

 IG: @readingoncloud9
 IG: @theliteraryllama
 IG: beccasbookishlife
 IG: @accio_all_the_books
 IG: @darkfaerietales_
 IG: @cakefacereader
Stunning right?!!

There's also an Airports, Exes and Other Things I'm Over giveaway going on on goodreads right now!! 15 advanced readers editions are up for grabs! Click here!

I'm also a part of the NYC Teen author festival.

I'm taking part in a panel this Friday on Bookish Romance at the 42nd Street NYPL, South Court at 4:40pm with amazing authors!!


4:40-5:30:  Bookish Romance
Explanation: After reading a short excerpt from their new books showing a romantic moment (or romantic mishap), these authors will discuss writing about love for a YA audience, and how to create love interests that are ideal without being too ideal.
Jennifer CastleMia GarciaShani PetroffLindsay RibarTiffany SchmidtJennifer E. SmithStephanie Kate Strohm
moderator: Kieran Scott
And I'll be signing MY NEW CRUSH GAVE TO ME at Books of Wonder (the one on 18th street) on Sunday, March 25th at 1pm.

Hope to see you all there!!

I'll be in CT tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 15th) for a book signing at the Waterbury Barnes & Noble from 1-3pm.

Hope to see you there!

The Cheshire Herald, my hometown paper, did a story on the signing and my books!

Many parts of the U.S. are getting snow -- it's a perfect time to make some cookies and read!

Check out this post that pairs holiday cookies with books! (My New Crush Gave to Me is on the list). It's made me want to bake (eat) and read! Click here!

There's a lot of baked treats in My New Crush - one in particular Jim Dandy cookies.

Here's just one recipe for them: Click here!

Swoonreads is holding a MY NEW CRUSH GAVE TO ME sweepstakes!!



You can win one of five cozy kits (everything in the picture plus snowflake-shaped marshmallows!!

How do you enter? Just go to swoonreads instagram page: click here
If you want to check out my instagram (@shani.petroff): click here

(FYI, there are also goodreads giveaways for My New Crush Gave to Me & Airports, Exes, & Other Things I'm Over) going on right now!

Good luck!!

Hi guys,

Two events coming up - one in CT, one in NYC!!

In NYC - this Wednesday:

December 6 – Teen Author Reading Night (6-7:30, Jefferson Market Branch of NYPL, corner of 6th Ave and 10th St)E. Lockhart, Genuine FraudDavid Barclay Moore, The Stars Beneath Our FeetMichael Northrop, PolarisShani Petroff, My New Crush Gave to MeAlyssa Sheinmel, RIP Eliza HartStephanie Kate Strohm, The Date to Save
hosted by David Levithan

In CT - next week:

Friday, December 15th

Signing at the Barnes &Noble in Waterbury!
(1-3pm)
Brass Mill Commons - 235 Union Street

My New Crush Gave to Me makes a great holiday gift or stocking stuffer!!

Hope to see you at one (or both) of the events!