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Feb. 21st, 2008 @ 04:49 pm Jenna Fox in Hollywood . . .
The Movie Deal was announced a few days ago apparently–the author is always the last to know–and I haven’t had a chance to make an announcement of my own, which is ironic because FOR MONTHS I have been holding this in and wanting to SPILL!

IT WAS AGONY! Yes, this was one of those "distractions" I mentioned!

But it was all hush hush and so I learned to keep my mouth shut, but as my absolutely brilliant agent said, the barn door is open now, so I can finally shout . . .

YES! The Adoration of Jenna Fox is going to be a movie!

Here is the news that has already been announced on CynopsisKids:

"20th Century Fox films options the feature film rights for The Adoration of Jenna Fox, author Mary Pearson's new young adult novel, in a mid to high six figures deal. Published by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, The Adoration of Jenna Fox is schedule for release on April 29, 2008. Brad Silberling is set to direct the live-action movie, with Julia Pistor producing, and a writer deal set to be announced soon. The book is set in the near future and revolves around Jenna, a teenage girl who, like most teens, is trying to figure out who she is and how she fits in, but it this is a huge task for Jenna because she has just woken from a year-long coma and she remembers nothing about who she is, or was."

This all came about because my previously mentioned brilliant agent, Rosemary Stimola, introduced me--and Jenna--to film agent extraordinaire, Jason Dravis, of the Montiero-Rose-Dravis Agency. Boy does Rosemary know her stuff. Jason was completely amazing. He cared about Jenna from Day One and started the long process of finding others who cared about the story too. Nervous? Oh my gosh. But his calmness rubbed off on me. I talked to several wonderful producers but everything “clicked” as soon as I talked to Julia Pistor. She loved details in the story that I loved too, and I knew we were on the same page. From there I met Brad Silberling and it was another “clicking” moment. He “got”the story and the minute we met he started talking about the relationships between the characters. Relationships! Yes!

The whole process from start to finish was truly amazing. Yes, much nail biting too, but Jason and I had an agreement--he would do the negotiations and I would do the nail-biting and we both did our jobs brilliantly : ) We had several studios interested along the way but I thought it was quite serendipitous that Fox should end up buying it. What are the chances? But wait, that’s a line from my next book. I am getting ahead of myself. Back to . . .

I can finally SHOUT OUT!!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
talk to me . . .
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From:[info]thunderchikin
Date: February 22nd, 2008 01:54 am (UTC)
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I should have waited to post your news on my blog. I thought you were just being modest, and the news was too danged exciting not to share.
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From:[info]melissawyatt
Date: February 22nd, 2008 02:22 am (UTC)
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Shout away, Mary! It's going to make a wonderful film. Hope the nails are growing back.
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From:[info]lisaalbert
Date: February 22nd, 2008 02:28 am (UTC)

Yay!!!

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Congratulations, Mary!!! I bet your family is overjoyed and proud! Wow. WOW!

I'm very happy for you!!!
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From:[info]lindajsingleton
Date: February 22nd, 2008 02:29 am (UTC)
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YAY!! Couldn't happen to a nicer person!!! I finished reading your book and it's amazing. It'll be a fantastic movie!!

Linda
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From:[info]tamarak
Date: February 22nd, 2008 02:34 am (UTC)
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Oh, Mary, that is fantastic news!

CONGRATULATIONS. :)
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From:[info]lisa_schroeder
Date: February 22nd, 2008 02:42 am (UTC)
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Holy Hollywood, Batman!!!

INCREDIBLE!!!!!
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From:[info]tufted
Date: February 22nd, 2008 03:03 am (UTC)
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Congrats! That's fantastic!
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From:[info]e_lockhart
Date: February 22nd, 2008 03:07 am (UTC)
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congratulations!!!! yay
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From:[info]dlgarfinkle
Date: February 22nd, 2008 03:07 am (UTC)
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That is so awesome!
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From:[info]eclectic_writer
Date: February 22nd, 2008 03:11 am (UTC)
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Yay!!! Congratulations, that's incredible!!! I'm still so looking forward to the book but wow, they move fast!! :D

Total gratz on such an accomplishment! Bet you're over the flipping moon right now! :D :D
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From:[info]lizgallagher
Date: February 22nd, 2008 03:27 am (UTC)
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YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! So amazing, Mary. So happy for you and your book! (Go, Ro Stimo!)
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From:[info]jillsbooks
Date: February 22nd, 2008 04:06 am (UTC)
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Holy-moly! That's the coolest news I've heard all week. Congratulations!!! (And go, Ro!)
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From:[info]cocoskeeper
Date: February 22nd, 2008 04:19 am (UTC)
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MAJOR CONGRATS!!!!!
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From:[info]courtneywrites
Date: February 22nd, 2008 04:20 am (UTC)
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How amazing! Congratulations!
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From:[info]aprilhenry
Date: February 22nd, 2008 04:37 am (UTC)
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Wow! I just saw this in PW! That is amazing!
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From:[info]missrodeo
Date: February 22nd, 2008 04:40 am (UTC)
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Wow!!! That's awesome. I can't wait to read this book.
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From:[info]sarazarr
Date: February 22nd, 2008 04:46 am (UTC)
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YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!
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From:[info]bluemalibu
Date: February 22nd, 2008 04:54 am (UTC)
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How fabulous for you.
You must be walking on air.
Enjoy every second!
The Academy Crown is yours! :))
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From:[info]lindsey_leavitt
Date: February 22nd, 2008 05:08 am (UTC)
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Whopee! Congratulations. I can only imagine how cool that must feel. Actually, I'm going to go imagine right now...
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From:[info]lkmadigan
Date: February 22nd, 2008 05:20 am (UTC)
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Unbelievably exciting, Mary! Congratulations!!
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From:[info]mindyalyse
Date: February 22nd, 2008 06:12 am (UTC)
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Wow! Major congratulations! Have your feet touched the ground yet? :)
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From:[info]lisayee
Date: February 22nd, 2008 06:59 am (UTC)
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Okay, I'm thinking an off-the-shoulder gown would be nice for you to wear to the premiere. Or maybe you'd prefer a short sassy black dress with Jimmy Choo heels?

Congratulations!!!!
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From:[info]halseanderson
Date: February 22nd, 2008 10:20 am (UTC)
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That is AMAZING!!!! Many hugs and congratulations!!!!!!!
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From:[info]barboconnor
Date: February 22nd, 2008 11:45 am (UTC)
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How fantastic, Mary!! I'm reading the ARC now, which I got from Kim Marcus - and can totally see this movie!!

I'll be toastin' ya!
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From:[info]jbknowles
Date: February 22nd, 2008 11:57 am (UTC)
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COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is going to be the best movie!!!

Yay!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!