Okay, Minions, gather ’round! For those of you who frequent the forum, here’s a bit more info on the upcoming Snow Ball. For those of you who don’t…I’m hosting a Snow Ball! (surprise!)
Details are sketchy still, as I’ve only been planning this for a few weeks, but what I do know, I’ll post here.
What: A prom-like dance in the theme of the Snow Ball from The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod. The entire place will be decorated in snow and ice, complete with a Vlad smiley ice sculpture. We’ll have a DJ and dance floor, munchies and drinks. Books will be available for purchase and Auntie Heather will hang out with you guys the entire party. There will be tons of contests and prizes – definitely worth the trip!
Where: Somewhere in Southeast Michigan – right now it’s looking like Grand Blanc, but it may end up in Detroit.
When: A Saturday in February 2010 (I’m firming up the details with my publisher now – going on tour that month limits my time). Time-wise, the party will be from 8pm EST to midnight EST.
Why: to celebrate the launch of ELEVENTH GRADE BURNS (which debuts on, I believe, February 4th) and to spend time with your fellow Minions.
Attire: You should think “prom” and then think “snow” or “ice” and dress accordingly. We’re aiming for semi-formal to formal, leaning heavier on the formal side, because it’s fun to dress fancy! It’s been asked if dressing in “Gothic aristocratic” type clothing (top hats, tails, and canes) is okay, and the answer is YES! If it’s fancy and dress-up, it’s perfect for this event.
Stuff to remember: There will only be 200 tickets made available for purchase (and no word yet on when they will be made available). You can buy as many as you like while they’re available, but once they’re gone, they’re gone. There is no minimum (or maximum!) age to attend the Snow Ball. Once you purchase a ticket, a formal invitation containing the party details will be sent to you with your ticket.
How much will a ticket cost?/Where can I buy a ticket? This has yet to be determined, but I’m guessing around $20-$40 a ticket. I’ll set up a paypal deal once all the details are finalized. As soon as I know anything more, you’ll know!
Why can’t the Snow Ball be in Saint Louis/California/New Jersey/on Mars? Because it can’t. I have my reasons for choosing Michigan, Minions – though I wish I could find a place that’s accesible to every one of you. However, that’s not likely. But, if you’re interested in hosting smaller Snow Balls where you live, you should talk to your local librarian. And send Auntie Heather plenty of pics!
Where can I find plane tickets?/What about hotel? Auntie Heather is a big fan of www.expedia.com. But www.travelocity.com and www.orbitz.com are good too. The Snow Ball may be held in a hotel, though, so hold off on those reservations.
If you have any more questions, please ask them in the comments here and I’ll update the post to answer them.
So…who’s excited??
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My birthday’s in February! That would be the best birhtday present EVER!
man i would LOVE to go but i cant i am sadly to far awayfrom michigan*pouts to herself* that i really really want to go but cant
OH I NEED TO BEG AND BEG TO GO I HAVE MY OUTFIT ALREADY PICKED OUT
-.- Like I said…living in Cali has it’s big disadvantages…-.-”
I would LOVE to go…but it’s too far away from where I live!!!!
THAT’S NEAR MY B-DAY!!!! I CANT WAIT!!!
Yay! This sounds so great! I just have quicky though— do you have any idea on the price? Or atleast a general estimate?
omigosh i live near michigan!!! any idea on price?? or how to get a ticket??
oooommmmgggg! michigan is close enough that i might actually be able to gooooo! do u know how much tickets will be??? i’m soooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!
EEK! I hope I can go to Michigan. It’s not that far away
i so wanna go but being in FL has its disadvantages…
Darn i live in maryland so i hope i can go for a slightly late birthday present. i can prob skip my b-day party so i can afford it!!!!!!!!!i hope i can go i have the perfect dress.
I’m so beyond excited!!! I’m asking if I can go for my birthday (since we’re kinda tight on money right now) My b-day is in a little over two weeks and I asked my mom if I could do something special, and that really is special (Hello, teen years) And I never wear a dress EVER, and I promised my mom I would wear a dress to the ball, and most of the time if it has anything to do with girly stuff, she says yes in a heartbeat, so my hopes are high!!!
OMFG Auntie, im so excited! I told my mom immediantly and she said yes! we just need to work everything out, but she said yes! So, if i get the tickets and everything then i’ll be there! Just got to make sure grades stay up, but no problem! oooooo im so excited! And I already decided, I’m dressing up as Mina. i know she’s not a real character, but i decided! muhahaha!
Yay i hope i can go soo much! and im so happy i thought you were going to say like a hundred dollars a ticket lol. Keep your fangs crossed Auntie!
omg i wish i could go!!!
i doubt my parents are gonna drive me from new jersey to missouri…..unless we buy tickets for all of us…. 
…i still doubt my parents will let me go…..so sorry. hope the ball is fangtastic! make sure to take pictures, so we can see!!!! 
omg i wish i could go!!!
i doubt my parents are gonna drive me from new jersey to michigan…..unless we buy tickets for all of us…. 
…i still doubt my parents will let me go…..so sorry. hope the ball is fangtastic! make sure to take pictures, so we can see!!!! 
I’m reeeally really hoping I can make it! At this point, it’s possible, but definitely not confirmed by my parents xD I’m still super excited, though!
Michigan? We can barely make it to LA in the weekends. T-T
hay i am sooo exited!!!!!!!!!! i still might be able to go however it is not going to be cheap for me since i live in cal. also i need the dates like totally confermed so i can buy my plane ticket also i need to know how i can buy a ticket and where
I might be able to go but its not likely
dudes and auntie my mom said she’ll think about it and im sooooooooooooo skipping my b-day party so i can go.i might where somethin like snow did at the crypt.wow bein 11 has its awespmely sweet moment.omg omg omg this is so awesome ttyl
I wanna try to make it! If i can convince my mom then it’s a go!
All i need to do is look for my old dresses and im good to go!
Aw Man, Michigan is too far away!!! Almost 10 hours to drive and I know my dad won’t let me anyway. Ah well, I hope everything goes awesomely!
I’m excited!! -raiseshand-
…But I live in Las Vegas.
Maybe if I save up the money or ask for it as a Christmas or birthday present…
Once again! Never give up hope! Good luck plaaning, Auntie Heather.
Aww that’s five hours away from where I live. Bummer. It sounds fun though
Sounds cool!
Unfortunately, it’s way too far for me to go.
BTW, I love your new site!
WOW!! Sounds soooooo cool and far. Mabye not 2 far tho. Northern missouri sounds better than cali or florida tho 2
i wish i could go. i live in nj. money too tight to get plane tickets.
same here, kaylee…where in nj do you live?
i just vent on google maps to see how long it vould take to get there. it vould take 15 hours…
awww why does it have to be there its always in that area!!!!
AHHHHHHH!!!
I MUST ATTEND THE SNOW BALL!
But wait!Good news! My mom said that I might be able to go! Yes, It’s true!!
I really can’t wait!
**dances around the room like an idiot**
-SpaceKing800
oh my god i should probably tell my friends now so tht we can start beggin 2 it will b soooooo much fun!!!!! we cant wait!!! it would b fun 2 dress all fancy 2 cuz our skool dances r casual nothin speical about them
Just having the book being out on my birthday was enough but now I can celebrate with other minions and Auntie Heather too
I am so excited. I only live about 3 hours away from where it will take place + i’m phsyched about vampires right now.
Go vlad tod.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. If you have a DS you can write in vampire by using some of the chinese symbols.
I am totally going to go to the party even if it was in chicago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I mean snow ball with auntie heather and other minions!!!!!!!!!
Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S.If you have a D.S. you can write in vampire by puttinng a certain chinese symbol between parentheses!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sincerly sorry to those who cant come
OMIGOD!!! i seriously had a coniption when i read this!!! eeeeeeeeeeepppppp!! wow i gotta tell my friend about this, she just started reading the series and she is already addicted to it!!!
OMIGOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!My mom is so thinking about letting me go and my aunt is rich so she’ll pay for everything.as long as i keep my grades up i think i will be able to go.and im gonna look like meredith did at the snow ball!
wish evrybdy luck,
emo kirby
Awh.
Why can’t it be on Mars?
…
Even though you already answered that..
Seriously, you need to have a party on Mars.
OMG! I would love to go to this sooo much…one problem. *looks self concious* I live in England. (At least it’s nice to know your worldwide
Oh well… I could fly out but mam would slaughter me. Being 13 sucks. 
NOOOOOOO I can’t go maybe If I can I iz Buying 2 tickets
omg i wish i could go so badly but i live so far from michigan and ive never even been out of the time zone.
i want to go so bad!its the best book series in the world!
I’m saving up all my baby sitting money to buy a plane ticket to Michigan and a ticket to for the Snow Ball. Luckily my birthday is near February so my mom is thinking about helping me buy my ticket for my present. I haven’t shut up about it since your last blog entry, so I hope mom has finally realized that I’m dead serious about going. I can’t wait! Now all I have to do is scrounge up a dress (you should feel special, I NEVER wear dresses).
wish i could come but im only 11
p.s. i love your books auntie heather 
but… i cant come i live in ohio
I wish I could come but I live in NY…
And my boyfriend would miss me.
omg omg omg omg omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!my mom just told me to look up prices for airline tickets!!!!!so that means it is a possible yes!!!
and if i go i am soooooooooooo totally gonna look like meradith.but if i go my mom will have to come to the party.ewwwwwwwwwwww.god why cant years be like 3/4 the amount of time they are now.then i’d be like sixteen by know.and thatd be awesome and i could take my best friend
btw does anyone know where i can find airline prices?