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Marta Acosta

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Marta Acosta

Marta Acosta received a degree in English literature and creative writing from Stanford University. She is a regular contributor to The San Francisco Chronicle and the Contra Costa Newspapers. Her debut novel, Happy Hour at Casa Dracula, was a Book... Read full bio

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Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. This is a question for beauty contestants, isn't it, and I'm supposed to say world peace. However, if that's not possible, then I'd be thrilled with a cup holder for my car. I frequently yearn for a latte, but all attempts to transport one from the cafe to my...
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Chapter 1 from Haunted Honeymoon
Sep 09, 2010
Nancy's Theory of Style is now available in eBook
Aug 01, 2009
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Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. My greatest flaw is not being able to answer questions seriously. Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. They change all the time, but: TV on the Radio "Wolf Like Me," Dandy Warhols' "Mis Amigos," A.R. Rahman's "Chaiyya Chaiyya." Lou Reed's "Perfect Day," and Aretha Franklin's "Say a Little Prayer." Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. London, even though they have that werewolf problem. Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain? A. It would have to be Fanny Price from "Mansfield Park," because she never takes advantage of her fabulous name. Learn more about Marta Acosta

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Poughkeepsie Journal, February 17, 2013
...s biggest female heroes. (Both publishing houses are owned by the Walt Disney Co.) “The She-Hulk Diaries” by Marta Acosta delves into the Hulk’s muscular green cousin’s personal and professional lives in balancing being a businesswoman by day...
Guardian.co.uk, February 13, 2013
...a Mr Right who might not mind a sometimes very big and green girlfriend", said Marvel. Written by Marta Acosta, the novel is out in June. Rogue Touch by Christine Woodward will focus on the X-Men character Rogue, a mutant whose touch is lethal but who...
Digital Spy, February 8, 2013
...Diaries and Rogue Touch women's novels have been announced by Hyperion Books and Marvel Entertainment. Written by Marta Acosta, She-Hulk Dairies chronicles the life of Bruce Banner's cousin Jennifer Walters as she attempts to climb the corporate ladder...
Crave Online, February 7, 2013
...deal, so why not put some superheroic action in that mix as well? Hence, The She-Hulk Diaries by Marta Acosta and Rogue Touch by Christine Woodward, two books trying to tap into that tween-lit area and raise the profile of Marvel's female characters. ...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 7, 2013
...super heroes are real people first, Dyssegaard said, they easily can be transposed to another kind of storytelling. Marta Acosta is writing The She-Hulk Diaries, and Christine Woodward is the author of Rogue Touch. Dyssegaard called the two terrific...
STLtoday.com, September 2, 2012
...Bringer" • Chris DiGiuseppe and Mike Force Children/Young Adult 1. "Titanic" • Deborah Hopkinson 2. "Dark Companion" • Marta Acosta 3. "Count to Sleep St. Louis" • Adam Gamble 4. "Anna Dressed in Blood" • Kendall Blake 5. "Last...
Chicago Daily Herald, August 16, 2012
...Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. Meet Kendare Blake (?Girl of Nightmares?), Lisa Desrochers (?Last Rite?) and Marta Acosta (?Dark Companion?). The authors will each discuss, read from and sign copies of their works. The event is designed...
Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch, October 1, 2012
...The Halloween Party Start: If you like The Twilight Saga, Mary Shelley, or Jane Eyre you'll enjoy Marta Acosta's Dark Companion. Acosta will visit Book Passage in Corte Madera on Friday at 7 p.m. to introduce her new supernatural goth drama ... just in...
Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch, October 1, 2012
...The Halloween Party Start: If you like The Twilight Saga, Mary Shelley, or Jane Eyre you'll enjoy Marta Acosta's Dark Companion. Acosta will visit Book Passage in Corte Madera on Friday at 7 p.m. to introduce her new supernatural goth drama ... just in...
Marin Independent Journal, September 23, 2012
...27: Andrew McCarthy discusses "The Longest Way Home" in conversation with Don George. 7 p.m. Sept. 28: Marta Acosta discusses "Dark Companion." 4 p.m. Sept. 29: Jacob Needleman discusses "An Unknown World." 7 p.m. Sept. 29: Ty Burr discusses "Gods Like...
Clayton Richmond Heights Patch, September 6, 2012
...Friendships by Jennifer S. Holland Children/Young Adult Titanic Voices From the Disaster by Deborah Hopkinson Dark Companion by Marta Acosta Count to Sleep St. Louis by Adam Gamble Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendall Blake Last Rite by Lisa...
STLtoday.com, September 2, 2012
...Bringer" • Chris DiGiuseppe and Mike Force Children/Young Adult 1. "Titanic" • Deborah Hopkinson 2. "Dark Companion" • Marta Acosta 3. "Count to Sleep St. Louis" • Adam Gamble 4. "Anna Dressed in Blood" • Kendall Blake 5. "Last...
Chicago Daily Herald, August 16, 2012
...Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. Meet Kendare Blake (?Girl of Nightmares?), Lisa Desrochers (?Last Rite?) and Marta Acosta (?Dark Companion?). The authors will each discuss, read from and sign copies of their works. The event is designed...
PublishersWeekly.com, August 16, 2012
...an author tour. The Girls Nightmare Out authors Lisa Desrochers (Last Rite), Kendare Blake (Girl of Nightmares), and Marta Acosta (Dark Companion) will visit nine bookshops and libraries in California, Texas, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon, and...