Poll Results and Tour Dates!

Thank you everyone for your vote on the latest Sorrelpaw's Blog poll! The poll is closed and here are the results:

Q: Who should lead ThunderClan after Firestar?

Votes:

**Brambleclaw** - 141 votes Winner!

Lionblaze - 79 votes

Cinderheart - 27 votes

Graystripe - 67 votes

Sandstorm - 26 votes

Squirrelflight - 13 votes

Other - 21 votes

Total Votes: 374

(Thank you Shadowflower, I did mean CinderHEART! Oops!!)

A new poll will be up soon! What are your thoughts on the results of this poll?

There's also a little treat for everyone - Vicky's going on tour again!! Here's the dates for her first leg of the tour!

Tour dates:

Monday, April 12th 7:00 pm

Reading/Q&A/Signing event with Little Shop of Stories

Decatur Recreation Center

231 Sycamore Street

Decatur, GA 30030

Tuesday, April 13th 5:00 pm

Reading/Q&A/Signing event at Lemuria Books

202 Banner Hall

4465 I-55 North

Jackson, MS 39206

Wednesday, April 14th 4:00 pm

Reading/Q&A/Signing event at Square Books

129 Courthouse Square

Oxford, MS 38655

Thursday, April 15th 6:00 pm

Reading/Q&A/Signing event at BookPeople

603 North Lamar Blvd

Austin, TX 78703

Friday, April 16th 5:00 pm

Reading/Q&A/Signing event with Blue Willow

Spring Forest Middle School

14240 Memorial Drive

Houston, TX 77079

Saturday, April 17th 2:00 pm

Reading/Q&A/Signing event with Barnes & Noble #2200

1201 Lake Woodlands Dr

The Woodlands, TX 77381

Sunday, April 18th TBD

Reading/Q&A/Signing event with Bookworks

off-site location TBD

Tuesday, April 20th 7:00 pm

Reading/Q&A/Signing event with Changing Hands

possibly off-site, location TBD

Wednesday, April 21st 7:00 pm

In-store event with Barnes & Noble #2753

7881 Edinger Avenue

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Thursday, April 22nd 7:00 pm

Reading/Q&A/Signing event with Borders Northridge

9301 Tampa Ave.

Northridge, CA 91324

Friday, April 23rd 7:00 pm

Reading/Q&A/Signing event with Copperfield’s Santa Rosa

Monterey Village

2316 Montgomery Drive

Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Saturday, April 24th 2:00 pm

Reading/Q&A/Signing event with Books Inc.

Capuchino High School Auditorium

1501 Magnolia Ave.

San Bruno, CA 94066

-Sorrelpaw

New Author Tracker!

Another Author Tracker was sent out yesterday. You can read it below:

AuthorTracker :: Erin Hunter

Hi everyone, The holidays are almost here, which means only one thing: 2009 is nearly over, and it's time to say goodbye to our Year of Facts. Thanks for putting up with me on my voyage of discovery through trivia. For the last fact of the year, I thought I'd give you a chance to guess what I found out. Just for fun, no prizes (seeing as I'll be giving you the answer later on). You can just feel unbearably smug if you get it right. The following are types of what: hexagonal plate, capped column, stellar plate, neddle, spatial dendrite? Answer at the bottom! It's been a pretty good year to be one of the Erins: fabulous and FUN tour in April, watching Seekers get a firm pawhold on the bestseller lists, having my suspicions confirmed that Bluestar's Prophecy could be the best Warriors book ever. As always, it's been a pleasure and a privilege to work alongside Kate, Cherith, and Tui and see the storylines come to life in ways I barely dreamed of. For us, the best Christmas gift has to be the response to the first book of Omen of the Stars, The Fourth Apprentice. You have no idea how relieved we are when you like the beginning of a new series! Oh, and for those of you who are still wondering, the Twolegs camped near the beavers' dam are indeed wildlife scientists who recently re-introduced beavers to the area and have stayed on to record their progress. It's hard to convey that kind of detail when cats wouldn't have words for photographic equipment or laptops, so Canny Purrs to those of you who figured it out! If you're positively aching for a new book before the end of the year, Power of Three Book Five: Long Shadows comes out in paperback on December 22nd. Perfect for very last minute gifts, or an extra treat for yourself under the tree. For those looking to escape from festive mayhem for a moment or two (I know I need to take refuge from the jollity for a couple of hours every day), don't forget to bookmark the Warriors and Seekers Fanatic Challenge on the Official Message Boards. The Challenge Host is still posting a weekly trivial question about feral cats or wandering bears, and the first ten fans to reply directly to the posted question with the correct answer will receive an exclusive Avatar upgrade. For official rules, visit The Warriors and Seekers Fanatic Challenge forum post. We'll be back in the New Year with an exclusive Seekers podcast from Cherith, a sneak peek at Seekers Book Four: The Last Wilderness, and the first details of the Spring Tour. See you then, and Happy Holidays! With love and good wishes Erin x P.S. They are all structures of snowflake! How cool (literally) is that? :-) -Sorrelpaw Regular updates will be back after the Holidays, Merry Christmas to all!

Browse Inside Bluestar's Prophecy...

You can now have a bigger glimpse of the soon to be released Bluestar's Prophecy!

Here is a snippet:

Bluestar skidded to a halt at the top of the slope; the stench of dogs hit her throat. Below, the ferns shok as dark shapes swarmed through the gully. Fireheart's orange pelt flashed like flame through the greenery. He was keeping a good distance between himself and the pack, but the lead dog was breaking away and closing fast on the ThunderClan deputy.

No! Not that one! You cannot use him as prey!

Bluestar flung hrself down the slope. Gulping air, muscles burning, she weaved around the trees, her paws skidding on the leafy forest floor. She hurtled through a swath of ferns, running blind as the leaves whipped her face. The gorge was close by. She coul hear the river crashing between the sheer gray walls. Would Fireheart really be able to lure the dog pack over the edge? What if the pack's leader caught him first?

She erupted from the bracken and scrabbled to a stop in the clearing at the edge of the cliff. Leaves sprayed into the chasm as her paws slipped and slid.

Oh, StarClan, no!

Fireheart was dangling from the glistening jaws of a huge dog. The ThunderClan deputy struggled, spitting with fury.

The dog shook him, its eyes shining with triumph, but its clumsy paws were skittering dangerously close to the edge of the gorge. "I will not let you destroy my Clan!" Bluestar roared. She flung herself at Fireheart's tormenter, slamming headfirst into its flank...

Read the rest here...

Enjoy! Don't forget, Bluestar's Prophecy is released in the on July 28th!

-Sorrelpaw

Author Chat

The latest Author Chat at Wands and Worlds with the Erins had some surprising information! Vicky gave up a large chunk of secrets that I'll share with you today. In this post you'll find exciting information about...

The fate of RiverClan

The Fourth Apprentice

Warrior names

Hollyleaf

Warning! This post contains spoilers for Sunrise!!

The Names:

Lets start with the revealed names. Vicky has said that Icepaw and Foxpaw will be known as...Icecloud and Foxleap when they become warriors!

Tigerpaw, Tawnypelt's kit, will be known as Tigerheart!

Fate of RiverClan:

Vicky has said that there will be changes in RiverClan. Leopardstar will loose her last life and go to StarClan. Mistyfoot will become the new leader. Also, Reedwhisker was said to be Mistyfoot's son. He will become deputy once Mistyfoot becomes leader. When can you expect this change? Omen of the Stars, book two, Fading Echoes.

RiverClan will also be having problems with a new enemy, beavers. The beavers seek to build dams which will affect RiverClan's fish supply. The beaver dams will also drain the lake! This is said to happen in Omen of the Stars, book one, The Fourth Apprentice.

Ivypaw and Dovepaw:

The fourth apprentice is now known. It will be...Dovepaw. Dovepaw is the fourth apprentice with mythical powers. Vicky has said that Ivypaw will not be pleased at all the attention that Dovepaw is receiving...

The Omen of the Stars series will be from Lionblaze, Jayfeather, Dovepaw AND Ivypaw's point of views.

Hollyleaf:

Though no new information was stated about Hollyleaf, Vicky didn't directly say she was dead. Hmmm...possibilities....

Other:

Okay, this one is just plain odd and unexpected. Leopardstar sided with Tigerstar because she loved him.

There you have it! Spoilers from Vicky's Wands and Worlds chat.

-Sorrelpaw

I have a great theory about Ashfur...I'll be posting it soon.

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Quote!

"You cannot live with a paw in each world."

(To Rusty, Into the Wild, by Erin Hunter)

I love that quote! It was really the turning point, when Rusty became Firepaw. Since then Firepaw has become a beloved character in the Warriors series.

Though...I can't help thinking...I liked Firestar better when he was Firepaw. I've noticed that Firestar's personality has changed throughout the books, warping and becoming softer. He is more trusting. No one opposes him.

I miss the days when Longtail was critical of the newly named Firestar.

-Sorrelpaw

What do you think?

Modern SkyClan Super Edition

Another upcoming release in the Warriors Saga is the Modern SkyClan Super Edition. As the name states, it will focus on SkyClan and what has happened since Firestar left SkyClan in Leafstar's care. Unfortunately it comes out sometime in 2010. Yes, an entire year away! Since the release is so far off, no details or cover art have been released yet.

I don't think I can wait that long! SkyClan has become one of my favorite Clans. I absolutely loved how they got started, and I think they have so much potential. I bet the Clan has grown considerably, but have they stuck to the Warrior Code? Have they modified the Warrior Code to meet their own needs? How have they been coping since Firestar left? These are just some of the questions that have me wishing I could get my paws on this book!

I'll keep you updated!

-Sorrelpaw

New AuthorTracker!

The latest AuthorTracker email has been sent out! Unfortunately it has nothing to do with Warriors. :( I thought I'd post it anyways though, for those Seekers fans.

Seekers #3: Smoke Mountain

"The Last Great Wilderness . . .

There is a place where bears can live in peace, where there is sea-ice all year, where the forests are full of prey, where flat-faces never go. Polar bears Kallik and Taqqiq, black bear Lusa, grizzly Toklo, and the shape-shifting cub Ujurak believe that this fabled bear paradise must be the destination of their quest. But the path they follow is dangerous.

The burning Smoke Mountains are more treacherous than anything the bears have faced before, and tensions run high as they encounter obstacle after obstacle. A rushing river and hostile flat-faces separate them from their goal, and a bear is pushed to the brink of death. Signs and omens point in different directions, and the bears, though traveling together, must each follow his or her own star . . . causing one bear to leave the group forever.

But as the others travel on, they soon learn that it will take all their strength and determination to reach their destination. And, if they reach it at last, they may learn that what they thought was their quest's end is in fact a new beginning. . . . "

If you where hoping for a Warriors post, worry not! I'll do a Warriors post as well. Unfortunately there has been little news in the Warriors world. :(

-Sorrelpaw

Warriors Movie?

Perhaps you have heard the rumors floating around about there being a Warrior Cats movie. Maybe you've also heard the rumor that Zac Efron was cast as Firestar...but are these rumors true? Or are they false? I'm here to answer some questions about the "Warriors movie."

Now I'll admit now, I don't know everything about the "Warriors movie." But I have heard bits and pieces which I'll share with you.

First off, the rumor about a Warriors movie is...TRUE! Barely though. The Erins are talking with major movie producers, but nothing is solid or confirmed yet. The talk may end with a movie, or it could end with the movie studio saying "Well, its a great book...but we really don't want to make it a movie now."

According to Wands and Worlds, Vicky is writing an EARLY stage of the script, but they are still a long ways off from casting, or even confirming the movie. The script is most likely for the studio to decide if they really want to create a movie about Warrior Cats.

If the studio does begin work on the movie, don't hold your breath! It could be two years before the movie hits big screens. :(

Secondly, the rumor that Zac Efron will be playing Firestar is...100% FALSE! The movie hasn't even been casted yet.

So there MAY be a Warriors movie, but don't expect Zac Efron to be in it!

Hope this answers some questions!

-Sorrelpaw

What are your thoughts?

Omen of the Stars... theory time!

We all love a good theory, right? Well Spottedstar gave me a great one yesterday!

Warning: Possible Spoilers for Omen of the Stars

Okay, so Spottedstar posted this;

"i just had an interesting theory. i think that well just say dovekit was part of the 3. once ivykit found out she would be jelous, kill her sister and become the 3rd cat herself. "

Maybe! It is rumored that the Omen of the Stars series will be darker then the Power of Three series. It will also be a direct continuation. Its just a point of view switch, but the main cats will stay the same. (with the addition of Ivy + Dove)

Maybe Ivykit is Hollyleaf reborn? Like Cinderpaw? I know it sounds farfetched, but maybe Hollyleaf was part of the prophecy all along...but just not in her first body...Crazy right? But hey, we've learned to expect the unexpected from Erin & co!

Dovekit does seem to be the main cat of the two. (I could be mistaken, but its Dovekit on the cover of the first Omen of the Stars book, The Fourth Apprentice.) Ivykit could become very jealous of living in her sister's shadow. Or perhaps one dies in an accident?

Maybe they both live...who knows? It seems a bit unlikely because only one of them COULD be the Fourth Apprentice. Unless they merge and stuff, but that would be kind of creepy.

o.0

Unfortunately no one has solid answers. (Except for those lucky enough to get their paws on the book before it comes out!) We'll have to wait a while longer for Erin to release more details. :(

-Sorrelpaw

Post your theories here!

All about Sunrise...

Ok, so as we all know from my last post, Warriors, the Power of Three, Sunrise is coming to stores soon. This post is all about Sunrise and why it's going to be the most awesome-tastic book ever. Mmkay? So lets get started!

Warning! Spoilers for pretty much the whole series, the Power of Three!!

Action from the past five books has build up to this exciting new conclusion...Sunrise. Remember the eery prophecy Firestar received way back in Firestar's Quest? "There will be three, kin of your kin...who hold the power of the stars in their paws." Skywatcher's prophecy will finally come true in Sunrise. I don't think I've heard a more exciting prophecy since, "Fire alone will save our Clan."

In this book, Lionblaze, Hollyleaf and Jayfeather battle with themselves and the very Warrior Code itself...

Lionblaze will witness something that will change his life forever. Will he ever be the same?

Hollyleaf will question the Warrior Code and all that ThunderClan stands for. Will her growing frustration cause her to lash out at the very cat she admires most?

Jayfeather searches for his true parents that may have been under his nose the whole time. Is the truth better left undiscovered? Will his quest lead to something bigger? A tangle of lies and coverups, that may tear apart the warrior clans...

The Clan doesn't know who to trust anymore and trusted cats just may not be who they seem...A warrior caught in the thick of things may just be lost forever...

END OF SPOILERS.

Ooooooooh! So mysterious! I can't wait!