Big news: if you read EPIC FAIL and are craving just a little bit more, check out this brand new chapter in honor of Valentine’s Day! Elise and Derek, together again . . .
My first YA novel is out and the reviews are . . . well, judge for yourself:
“Epic Fail, Claie LaZebnik’s YA debut is a Pride and Prejudice inspired bit of super cute, enjoyable fun.” Read more at The Book Splot.
“This re-telling of Pride and Prejudice is a definite must read. It’s fun, flirty and flat out hilarious at times.” Read more at Books Complete Me.
“Epic Fail is a perfect, cute read for the summer and I’m sure you won’t want to miss out on reading it!” Read more at Midnight Bloom Reads.
“If you’re looking for a quick, fun, lighthearted read, then I suggest picking up Claire LaZebnik’s Epic Fail.” Read more at GReads.
“Claire LaZebnik joined the YA genre with a bang! Epic Fail was an Epic Win.” Read more at The Crazy Bookworm.
And, you know, so on . . .
My thanks to all these kind and supportive book bloggers! Click on the link for me, stay for the great reviews.
And here’s the book synopsis:
EPIC FAIL
• As the son of Hollywood royalty, Derek Edwards is pretty much prince of the school—not that he deigns to acknowledge many of his loyal subjects.
• As the daughter of the new principal, new-girl-on-campus Elise Benton isn’t exactly on everyone’s must-sit-next-to-at-lunch list.
When Elise’s beautiful sister catches the eye of the prince’s best friend, Elise gets to spend a lot of time with Derek, making her the envy of every girl. Except she refuses to fall for any of his rare smiles and instead warms up to his enemy, the surprisingly charming social outcast Webster Grant. But in this hilarious tale of fitting in and flirting, not all snubs are undeserved, not all celebrity brats are bratty, and pride and prejudice can get in the way of true love for only so long. Fans of Susane Colasanti (When It Happens), Polly Shulman (Enthusiasm), and, of course, Jane Austen will love finding out if Elise’s love life will be an epic win or an epic fail.
I want to read this SO badly!!!
I’m so glad! It really should be in stores in the very near future!
I CAN’T WAIT TO READ IT!!!!……♥
Just a few more weeks!
Read it!! LOVED IT!!!!
I loved this book!
BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ!!!!! I BOUGHT THIS BOOK A DAY AGO AND AM GLAD I DID WISH I HAD A BOYFRIREND AND FREIENDS LIKE THAT!!!!
P.S. I AM A NEW FAN AND PLAN ON READING MORE!!
I am so glad you guys are liking it! And thanks for bringing me to this page with your comments–it’s out of date!
AM-AZING! I HOPE U DO A SEQUEL!!!!
um… btw my name is also Claire!
Hi, Claire! We have a good name, don’t we? It’s good your whole life–it’s cute for a little girl and it’s great for an adult woman. And no one can give you a nickname without your permission (my mother was a Cynthia who HATED being called Cindy but people did it anyway). I’m so glad you liked EPIC FAIL. I have a similar novel coming out next fall–not a sequel, but if you liked this, I think you’ll like that one.
seriously one of the best books i have ever read I love the characters and the story line. Please keep writing books targeted to teens!
Please do a sequel, or what is the name of the other book that it similar ?
Thanks, Emma and Hailey! My next YA book should be out in fall, 2012, if all goes well. More details to follow . . .
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honestly one of the cutest books i’ve ever read, PLEASEEE write more YA romance books
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I finished reading Epic Fail at midnight last night and loved it! Great characters and plot–liked everything about it. Anxious to read your next YA book!
THANK YOU!
Love Epic Fail!
Love the book. I am 14 and its really good i love derek.
I really liked Epic Fail. You made me really feel in touch Elise, made me think, and made me care about the characters. I think that I would enjoy more YA books from you
Thanks! I’m working hard on one right now.
I did not read it yet, but once I get my new kindle (the other one broke, thank god for one year warranty) first thing I am going to get. <3
^^^^same person as above….I AM EXCITED!!!
Thanks, anonymous! Hope your Kindle works better the second time around.
I don’t usually buy books but this book was definitely worth it!! I will surely be on the lookout for your next book, good luck!
P.S. where can I meet a guy like Derek Edwards?!
Thanks, Jade. As for finding a guy like Derek Edwards . . . hmmm. Sadly, he’s fictional. But I can tell you from firsthand experience, there ARE some good guys out there! I promise.
I LOVED IT, will there be by any change a sequel ?
Not a sequel–at least not planned–but another novel coming out in a year or so that I hope you’ll enjoy equally!
Great book! One of my favorites for sure!
OMG i love this book…… it is really good and you can really feel the emotion
absolutely terrific!!! loved it from the start!! great job!
Amazing, amazing book!!! I absolutely LOVED Elise and Derek – their personalities meshed so well together! I can’t wait for the next novel. I’ll definitely look out for it! (I did a book talk on it for my english class…I complimented this book like crazy so hopefully others shall read it =])
Thank you so much, Dani! That’s terrific.
I LOVED EPIC FAIL! Can you please write a sequel??
Dear Author,
Just a note to tell you how much I really enjoyed Epic Fail. I got the book through the Book Perk site along with a copy of Pride and Prejudice. Thanks so much for this offer. I’ve been a Jane Austen fan for decades and Epic Fail did justice to P&P, in my view. I’m not your usual demographic, being 72, married with two grown daughters, but I’m not senile and know a good story and appreciate great homage to the master (mistress?). I’ve read many “continuations” of her novels, most set in their original times but none like yours, updated. It was pure genius to choose a ritzy private girls’ school in LA for the setting. My only criticism: it was too short! Thanks for a funny and often-wise read.
Dear Author,
Sorry I mischaracterized the setting for Epic Fail. It wasn’t a ritzy private girls’ school; it was ritzy private co-ed high school. Much more fun that way. Must have been a “senior” moment for me to make that mistake in my earllier post. Gene
Thanks so much, Gene! I’m so glad you liked it–and really thrilled that the Book Perk thing brought me a new reader!
this is one of the best books ive ever read. i chose this book to be my book report book and i could not put it down!
Wow. This book was one of those that I couldn’t put down! I loved that it was a more modern tale which is something a lot of teens like right now. I woul love a sequel in the future but I’m also looking forward to future novels that I hope provide me with the same feeling this novel gave me! Great job
Three words.
BEST. BOOK. EVER.
I bought Epic Fail for my birthday and read it at my Grandma’s dinner party, and when I got home, read till 2 in the morning. I am officially hooked to your writing! I want to read it again and again. It was so hard for me to put the book down (even while I was cleaning). I love all the characters so much! Except for Webster and Chelsea and Layla…(: When you release your next one I’ll be the first to buy it! Guaranteed. If you write a saga to epic fail though, I’ll buy it right away! Amazing job! God bless you(:
Wow, what a wonderful note to get on a beautiful Sunday morning! Thank you so much!
This was an amazing story. I absolutely love Derek, and hope you write some sort of sequel!
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE WRITE A SEQUEL!
i <3 this book
Just finished this book! I picked it up because I absolutely love Jane Austen and I found your take on P&P to be so fresh and a wonderful read! (Though I did miss Mary and the comedy of Mr. Collins.) Derek was wonderful – a perfect blend of Mr. Darcy and the modern era (and some just plain “Aw!” moments
) – and Elise was as well. This was a perfect example of what a young adult romance should be and I can’t wait to read your other novels, now that I know how much I enjoy your novels.
Thanks so much for writing a wonderful book!
LOVED this book, I read it in only a day and a half. Out of all of the books I have read this would definetly be number one. I love your writing, Claire LaZebnik. One day I hope to be as good a writer as you. You are my inspiration. Please, please, please, write a sequel.
Wow, all of these comments are making me so happy! Thank you all for taking the time to let me know you’ve enjoyed EPIC FAIL. I just delivered another YA novel to my editor–it should be out in around a year . . . This makes me want to write more and more and more! xoxoxo
My daughter just finished EPIC FAIL (in less than 24hrs) and we came here immediately to hunt up your backlist. She’s crushed there are no other YAs to glom, but be certain we’ll be buying all future books.
Thanks for keeping my daughter’s nose in a book!
Read it..Loved it… OBSESSED WITH IT!!!!!! <3
That’s the perfect review, Maya! Thanks!
oooh this book is sooo good
i lovee it! finished it in 2 days.
OMG! I LOVE this book sooo much. I finished it in less than 24 hours! I could not let go. I literally spent the whole entire day reading this book! Please, PLEASE make a sequel. I think I’ll die if I never get to read about Elise and Derek again. OMG I’m starting to cry just thinking about it. Love it. My favorite book ever!
THANK YOU, Isabella! I promise more romance in the future–maybe not with Derek and Elise, but something satisfying . . .
CAN YOU PLEASE WRITE A SEQUEL!!!!!!! THIS IS THE BEST BOOK IVE READ IN AGES!!!! i feel like I’ve been friends with the Benton girls for my entire life and I want to see more of Elise and Derek as a couple. so PLEEAAAASSSSS write another!
Thanks!
I LOVE THIS BOOK and I wish they would make a sequal about maybe Derek going to college and their relationship continuing…. But anyway THIS BOOK IS AMAZING
This looks like a really great book! I want to read this because well I’m a big book worm and my nose is always in a book!:)
Hi, Claire!
I think you should make a movie out of this book. I finished it today and I L-O-V-E-D it! You should make a movie of it and more future books of Epic Fail. – Tootsie
I love Epic Fail sooo much. I got it on my birthday. I didn’t feel like eating cake but I felt like reading Epic Fail because I love books. When I was finished I wanted more Epic Fail books. I’d have to agree with Tootsie you should make a movie out of Epic Fail. The only weird thing is. . . My friends name is Georgia. Now my little sister shes 12 is reading out, and I’m kinda of worried because theirs cuss words but, I think she’ll get use to it. Just hope so.
Did you just say you liked EPIC FAIL more than cake, Kourtney? Now that’s a compliment that means a lot to me, personally, since I love cake! Thank you so much! Sorry about the cuss words–I tried not to use too many.
Epic Fail is like one of the BESTEST books out of all my other books, I’d have to admit.
EPIC FAIL is my all time favorite book. Nice work, Claire!
Hi Claire!
I finished Epic Fail today and it was Fantastic and Interesting. I can really relate to Elise for so many things. When I began reading Epic Fail I didn’t want to drop the book down. I traveled everywhere with that book. Bedroom, dinner, living room, and school. I LOVED it sooooooo much. I read it like 5 times already and I just keep loving it even more. Claire you are now my idol. I wanna become an author just like you. Pretty, smart, creative, talented, and generous. 
Can’t wait to get new books from you! 
– xoxo Piper ♥
Piper, that comment has made me smile all day long! I don’t think I deserve all those compliments, but thank you for them and I’m SO glad you like EPIC FAIL that much!
Best book ever. It was such a page turner. Absolutely loved it!!!! <3
Best book I have ever read (besides the Hunger Games)! I finished it in less than a day and is one of the few books i would actually read again! As I read this in my mind I can only imagine as being a movie so I hope in the near future it is!
Nina, Hunger Games is my favorite book in the world (well, favorite one written in the last decade) so that means a lot to me!
Hi Claire, I’m one of Nina’s friends and she ran up to me at school and begged me to read it and when I did, one word: AMAZING! I could not put it down I mean the action between Derek and Elisa was so real I felt like it was happening right in front of me! The book just felt so until my sister walked in and asked why I was smiling and giggling so much!(that was embarrassing) But yeah Nina and read everything together and honestly right now she is reading it for a 3rd time! Love your book and even after I finished it, I would still just think of the endless things that could go on in the book and what would happen next! Also I loved the Hunger Games just as much as I did this book, but maybe even more considering the fact that I, but mainly Nina too are suckers for a good romance story, but surprisingly we don’t like Nicholas Sparks considering the fact we like happy books that involve romance and the fact that someone always dies is a total bummer like in A Walk To Remember, sweet but so so so sad! Anyways love your book!
I remember when my sister and I use to take turns reading this book. Even though, we read separately but, somethings we read it together. We both enjoyed it soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo x 1,000,000,000 MUCH! I always got ahead of her but, she catches up to me real fast. We both could relate to Elise just like Piper but, I’m not sure about “so many ways”. This book was such a page turner. Even though, I liked sharing I still had to put down the book so my sister could read it and that’s what I really hated about sharing. I was NON-STOP reading. So, if you every see with a book named “EPIC FAIL” you could never see my face because I’m so into the book. Claire, one HUGE favor, could you make EPIC FAIL into a movie. I’d be so happy. If it was in theaters and I didn’t have a enough tickets to see the movie I would have begged the register to death to give me tickets to go in. Can’t wait to get new books from you!
Thanks, Bridget! I would love to see this made into a movie–I just dropped a gentle hint to a couple of Hollywood agents. But I don’t have the power to get it made! Thanks for your wonderful note.
Absolutely, totally loved it! You are a great writer, and I hope you keep writing more in the future.
NOLTC,
Annie:)
My friend gave me this book telling me
I had to read it. I stay up last night (A school night) just to read it ! I loved it ! I can’t wait to read your other books !
I’m so glad! I love ruining someone’s sleep!
Wow Claire, you have a TON of comments. And you deserve each and everyone of them. I picked up your book and began reading it around 11p.m. last night, I didn’t stop until I had finished which btw was around 4a.m. I have been tired all day, but it was SOOO worth it, please,please,please,please write a sequel-it would seriously become the second best book ever (after Epic Fail). I can’t wait to read your next ya book-2012 cant come soon enough. Can you at least consider writing aa sequel to Epic Fail-for all your adoring fans??
I hope you have happy writing days and holidays!! Thank you for writing the greatest book I have ever read in the past year!!
Thanks for your lovely note, Catherine! Get some sleep and I’ll keep working on this next novel–due out next winter. I’m so glad you liked Epic Fail so much!
I love this book a lot and find that the romance is interesting I like the fued between Webster Grant and Derek Edwards i have to say when I read chapter 18 it was a shock to see how cruel Webster was.
ohmigod.. im so jealous of everyone who has read this.. I haven’t read it but i really want to
If any of you are from Singapore and you have read it, could you please tell me where to buy it.. PLEASEEE?!
Claire, on your future books, could you please sell them worldwide? Including in singapore? Please? Really can’t wait to read Epic Fail. If you found it online, please, please tell me
Thanks,
Elise
My bestfriend had this book in her desk soo I picked it up an started toread it….I read it all in one day amazing loved the characters and the story and I wanted more I wat to know what happens after when he goes to college…..definetly loving the book I recomend it to everyone
I loved the book!! it made me start to love reading again!!! i love the book and i cant stop thinking and talking about it
! love love love 
i used the word “love” 3 times just to show that i <3 it 
I LOVED IT. I really think you should write sequel!! I love this book, I read it in a day I was so into it!
Hello ! My name is Autumn ! Well first off i loved your book epic fail BY FAR !!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE write a sequeal !!!! With an epilogue of how it turns out !!! Im SOOOOO begging u !!!!! We all know you can write an awesome book so please write another !!! PLEASE !!! <3 P.S. LOVED EPIC FAIL WILL LOVE THE SEQUEAL !!! Plus !!! Call it EPIC WIN ??? IDK
XOXO, Autumn !
Thank you all for the lovely comments! Elise, I’m sorry it’s not available in Singapore! Believe me, i would love to see the book sold everywhere! I’m glad so many people have fallen in love with Elise and Derek (especially Derek). I love them too!
This reminded me of Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg!!!
OMG! I seriously loved this book soo much just bought it two days ago and I finished it yesterday. But I keep reading over it again and again. I loved it. Please keep writing more romance books like this because I love how complicated it is to figure out Derek’s character, and I love how the romance is still mixed in with the huge rush of action with Webster and his ..creeper ness..lol!! I cant wait to read your other books
) Thank you!!
omg book was epic!!!!
We need a sequel, Claire!
I loved this book so much! I got into it really well, and well…. IT WAS AMAZING! I keep rereading it… SEQUEL PLEASE! 
It would be an Epic Fail if you didn’t… O.O
Oh, the irony…
Can you please write a sequeal. I love this book soooooo much. It’s my new favorite book
I’ve been reading all these comments and I;m amazed, You all make me want 2 read it.
AHHH CLAIRE THEEE BEST BOOK EVER!!! And I don’t believe there were many curse words, right? Thats life! I’m so into all these romantic books and I cant stop reading them. Wish there were some boys out there like the ones in the books! Thank you so much for giving me the chance to read this absolutely amazing book! … P.s Keep writing
Best book ever!
Claire, you are the writer of all writers. i can’t wait for the new sequael. love you and your writing the first word i read!
So I was at the library over my Christmas break and I was looking at books to take home I randomly saw this one (it being the only white one on the shelf) and read the back, it sounded good so i put it in my stack of books when I was leaving I realized I had a couple to many books and I started to put them away and I came to that one and I started to put it away but I couldn’t so when I went home that was one of the first books I read and it was amazing and I finished it that night then the next morning I bought it to school and read it again then I even brought it to work (Iwork at Chick Fil A so not much reading time lol) and on the way home from work my mom asked me what it was about and I told her the whole thing and she’s like how do you know the ending and I said I already read it yesterday and she’s like then why are you reading it again and I said because I LOVED IT!!!!!!!
That’s so great to hear, Kelsey! I’m really pleased and touched.
Ok.. I am obsessed with this book!!! Can you please write a second book about these characters!!! How Georgia is back and Derek is going to collage!! Please please I would be soooooooo happy!!! Please!!!
Thanks, Brianna! Don’t know if I’ll be writing a sequel but I DID write an extra romantic scene that will be on a blog soon–will post with more info as we get closer to the date.
Such a good book. Please please please write more YA novels, you are just so good at it not to.
I got a sneak preview of the cover of the next one and it’s really cute! Can’t wait until I can share it . . .
im only on capter 3 and im already in love!!!!!
Honestly the best book of all time
so cute
This book is fantastic you’ll get hooked in reading every chapter. I’m only on Chapter 16 but I’m sooooooooo “KILIG”-(kilig is that shivery, fuzzy, chilling [positive] feeling that you get when you’re “in love” or infatuated.) I even made a page on Facebook to inform everyone about this book ^_^
this book i the best book i have EVER read. PLEASE write more books like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never read but when i got this book i read nonstop untill 3 in the moring untill i finished it. I LOVE IT SOOOOOOO MUCH <3
I wish this book has part 2. i love it so much ! <3
I love this book soooo much, it is LIFE, like legit! YOU HAVE TO WRITE A SEQUAL!! I MUST NO MORE!!!!!! pleasee pleaseee pleasee pleassee!! I love it!!!<3
LOVE THIS BOOK SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You guys are the best. I love these comments! Thank you!
I have been waiting since I finished the book in Nov. 2011 for you to respond so I checked back today and noticed i didn’t leave my right email.
Silly me. Anyways, I just want to tell you agin what an amazing book it was and I have recommended it to a few of my friends and they all agree it was an amazing book, hope you have been thinking of a sequel. I personally love how you are talking to your audience. Great Job!
Thanks again for writing an amazing book.
Hi Claire! My name is Sarah, I totally enjoyed this book it was amazing!
And I really think you should write a sequel..I know you said you aren’t BUT please please think about it! .. I’m obsessed with these teen romance books so keep writing! When is you next book out? EPIC FAIL WAS AN EPIC WIN! xoxo
Greetings Claire.
How are you? Hopefully, great. I remember getting this book on October 19 which was my birthday that I shared with my cousin. After opening all the presents and cake, I went into my room and predicted what the book would be about. So, I began reading up to page 21, and I had already loved the book. So, after October 19, I began reading it again and I made it to page 37. This book is a page turner. I’m so addicted to reading your books. They just remind of real life events that could happen with peoples lives. Your amazingly an awesome author. I wish I was just like you. But, sadly I’m not that creative and talented. Right now, I’m already done with the book and I’m begging my cousin to read this book so, it could be passed down to generation and to generation. Your book will never get old to me. I never really liked books until, you made Epic Fail. I think you should make an book called Epic Fail 2. But, the older version of Elise and Derek. I would love to read another book of Epic Fail. 
– Frances Lee Vain xoxo
HELLO! I just read your book! its really good. i finished it like in a few hours. its so addicting. HAVE A SEQUEL!
So glad you liked it–check out the new chapter I wrote. It’s fun. http://readmebookmarkmeloveme.blogspot.com.au/
I loved this book sooooo much! anyone know more books like this one?
this book was ah-maz-ing !! loved everything! im a big fan of modern Pride and Prejudice book adaptations and you wrote Epic Fail perfectly! i really hope theres a sequel, that was be soo cool or maybe like a couple of chapters in Derek’s POV oooo that would be the best ! hope to read more of your books
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Hey, I thought that Epic Fail was the BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ!!! I enjoyed it sooo much and it was fun to notice the links between pride and prejudiced and epic fail; and i thought that the extra chapter was fun aswell
I havent read any of your other books… yet… but am hoping to read ALL OF THEM!!! 
you are such a talented writer and am at the top of my authour list xx Is there a sequel in mind for the future?? If there is, i will definatly buy it!!!! Love
Look for THE TROUBLE WITH FLIRTING out from HarperTeen next winter, Ali! (Or is it Alix? I can’t tell on my computer.) Thanks so much for writing!
I loved epic fail! Normally I don’t see any point in re-reading books but I couldn’t get this book out of my head so I had to read it twice! It’s been about a month since I finished it and I still remember every detail and am waiting on a hold from the library so I can read it a third time! Amazing book! I’m a new reader and can’t wait to read more books by you!
The book was absolutely amazing! I read it in a day when all the hours combine. I read it on my free time from Tuesday night time until the next day. I couldn’t put the book down. I’m 15. I’m not really a fan of books. But I wanna say Claire Lazebnik inspired me to start reading more. Honestly, I’ve only read once in my life. The twilight saga’s four books, and they say that doesn’t count much since even kids can read that. But this book, really. I found myself smiling in public being all caught up in the characters. I fell in love with Derek, the main character.
Just wondering if there would be a part two? Or if you were going to write romance? Or teenage love stories like this? And if you’ve written anything other than this? Please let me know because I’d be very happy to read them!
THE TROUBLE WITH FLIRTING comes out next winter! I’ll let you know the pub date as soon as I do. It’s got a very similar feel to this one . . .
I just re read this book! I am still in LOVE!!! Ugh and the valentines day chapter made me even more in love!! Can you write a book like this or a sequel by I will buy it the first day it comes out!! I love it!!
Thanks, Brianna! I just got the copy-edits for the next one, so it’s moving along!
I loved the Book!! I read the uncorrected copy and I read it faster than any other book I’ve ever read!
I really REALLY loved this book i would love to see it as a movie one day !
hi! i just wanted 2 rite this 2 thank u 4 righting this book it was amazing! i read it in 5 hours and i got my 2 other best friends into it 2 and we all love it!!!i was just curious at the end of the book, what happens with Elise’s and Derek’s relationship when Derek goes to college? and what about Elise and Juliana’s. thank u 4 reading this and i cant wait 4 ur next YA book!!!!!
I just finished reading Epic Fail.. at 1:30 in the morning on a school night and am totally obsessed. I’m a total book worm and it was honestly one, if not the, best books I’ve read in a long, long time. Considering that I read something between four and six books a week, I am so glad that Epic Fail was there in the middle of the week to get me excited to read it again over the weekend! Amazing writing, Claire. I am definitely going to be on the lookout for other works written by you. I don’t say this too often because I am extremely picky with my books, but I really, really would like to read a sequel to Epic Fail. The way it was written had me sliding my finger across the screen of my Kindle faster and faster to keep continue the excitement. Tomorrow, or rather later today, at school this will be all I’ll be talking about to my friends. I’ve been considering becoming a Young Adult author like yourself and it’s books like Epic Fail that push me towards wanting to pursue writing as a career even more. Can’t wait for the next Young Adult book of yours! Thanks for having a gift as wonderful as yours.
-Lulu.
best book i have EVER read ! i re-read it twice ♥ i wish this was a movie ♥♥
I AM SO IN LOVED WITH THIS NOVEL, I CAN’T GO TO KITCHEN TO GRAB SOME FOODS TO EAT EVEN THOUGH I’M STARVING JUST BECAUSE I’M SO CURIOUS ON HOW THE STORY GOES.. I WISH I HAD A BOY LIKE DEREK.. OR CHASE.. OWW COME ON! HOW ABOUT MAKING IT A MOVIE… I CAN’T WAIT!!!
-FHAM
Thank you all for the wonderful comments! Please tell your friends about EPIC FAIL–the better it does, the more likely I am to get the chance to write more books like it. And look for THE TROUBLE WITH FLIRTING in the not-too-distant future–I should have a cover to show you soon and from the early versions I’ve seen, it’s killer.
I just picked this book up at a store in Hamilton Montana and i loved it! Haha it was a great book! Haha my namebis Claire toooo!
Hi Claire! I am excited for the new book! I read all the blogs…. one word: AMAZING! Please tell me the Pub date is tomorrow! Im so excited! I have only read 2 books that I thought needed a sequel… Epic Fail and To Kill a Mockingbird… In my book you’re one of the classics.
Thanks, Lauren! I’m so glad you liked it that much! You too, Other Claire!
I feel so cool talking to my favorite author!
What other authors do you like, Lauren?
Claire, this is genious. I really want to be a writer, and even more so after I read your book. PLus, I hope I can be as genuine as you when I get older.
PS
I wish I had a name like Claire; Samantha is such a bland name and I tried to spice it up with ‘Sammi’, but it’s still bor-ing!
I would have said Samantha was a much more interesting name than Claire–Claire’s just one flat syllable! I’ll admit that I like my name now, but I didn’t when I was younger. I had to grow into it. Maybe you’ll feel the same way about Samantha?
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me since my parents are the only people who really give me compliments! (But honestly, I’m only 14, so it’s no biggie). I seriously look up to you as a writer, though, since I aim to be one (which is hard, since my writing teacher has us write lame papers…ew!) I really want to be like you whewn I’m older, and that’s saying a lot, since I’m a bookworm.
I was a total bookworm too, and I think that’s how I learned to write (not as much from teachers). Keep reading books that entertain and delight you and you’ll get the best tutoring in how to write books that entertain and delight others!
Oh my goodness, I just got advice from one of my favoritew authors, I’m glad you can’t see me, because im hypervenelating! Thank you!
My favorite part of you writing is your physical descriptions. Elise seems so exotic, and I’m so bland compared to her (brown hair, brown eyes that are so light they look like a gross shape of gray) But at the same time, you don’t describe too much so the reader can use their imagination! I was at my ice skating recital and someone took the book while I was reading it for the first time (I was at the part when they were listening to music and Derek was making a move) and I was like a rabid dog, demanding them to give it back…safe to say they returned it!
But, Sammi, I’m fairly certain Elise has brown eyes and brown hair too, doesn’t she? (The only reason I’m not positive is that I’ve been working on other books since then so sometimes I get confused.) I’m fairly certain that Elise resembles you and you resemble her!
You’re right! Whoops! Never mind!
I have been in bed super sick the past three days and decided to pick my book up and try an read and I choose this. By far a great choice couldn’t put it down and finished in a couple hours and loved it I want a sequel!!!
Claire,
could you repost it or something please because I would love to read it. I went to the link you posted but it didn’t take me to it.
I tried looking for the extra chapter but couldn’t find it
I LOVED THE BOOK SO MUCH.It was amazing and so FUNNY gosh I didn’t want it to end .I was holding my breath at the parts elise and derek fight.They were so cute together.I fell in love with this book and am really craving more.
Hey, Sadye, I updated the link at the top of this page–sorry, it was out of date. Let me know if it works now! It should.
Hi Claire-
Right now my favorite authors are as follows: 1.) You 2.) Kiernna Scott 3.) Suzanne Collins 4.) Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Who are your favorite authors?
Im such a nerd-freaky-fan I made a screenshot of Claire responding to my post. Well when Clarie becomes world famous, I have… well i don’t exactly know what a screenshot is gonna do when she becomes famous.
Pleaseeee Oh Pleasseeee Pretty Pleaseeeeeeeee Write a Second Novel
(( I don’t feel satisfied I really want a second novel . . . .
The Book Was So Good It Left me Wanting MORE
)) Hahahaha So Please?? Second Novel??
Second novel coming up! It’s not a sequel, but I think you’ll find it satisfies in the same way (I hope so). I’m trying to get a definite pub date out of my editor. I’ll let you know as soon as I do!
Lauren, you make me feel so important and honored to be grouped with your other famous authors! I love Jane Austen, Suzanne Collins (see, we overlap!), Charles Dickens, Colette, and a million other people!
Dang it! I forgot Dickens. I am reading A Tale of Two Cities in class, its so romantic, and dramatic, everything I love in a book. (BTW- everything in Epic Fail:)) If you had to pick, what is your favorite book?
Hey Claire do you have a Facebook page?
Yes! Come join us over there. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Claire-LaZebnik-writes/150950561586103
I was on the Facebook page and i was looking @ the pictures, I feel the same way. When ever I have a project due and Im trying to work on it one of my dogs (I have 2), or my bunny is always right by my feet demanding attention.
I just read this, it is so good! Can’t wait to read more of Claire’s books!
What is the name of the new book that is coming out?
THE TROUBLE WITH FLIRTING.
I love this book! I read it in 2 days and I never do that!!!! Please Please Please write a sequel!!!
Hello Claire:
The first thing i´m sorry, my english is so bad, because i´m spanish
I read this book in only one day i can explain how i´m reflected in this book
I want yo be like elisee a girl with a lot off personality. I have got a question it is going to be a next part of epic fail?
kisses!
Your English is perfect (and much better than my Spanish)! I’m so glad you liked the book and related to Elise! I’m not writing a sequel but I do have a book coming out in February called THE TROUBLE WITH FLIRTING that I think you might like!
Claire!! Yesterday I found out about this book, and started to read it, and today I finished it and it was AWESOME, and TOTALLY AMAZING!!! I just loved this book. I’m a little sad about hearing (or reading, on your other comments above) that there’s not going to be a next part, but I just read the Valentine’s chapter and it was perfect! of course it still left me with many options at how it may continue… but anyway thank you! And of course I’ll be expecting for “the trouble with flirting” to come out
Thank you for giving me (a totally romantic-reader) the oportunity to read this perfect book
Is there going to be a sequel???
I am 13 years old and I Loved It <3
Have you heard from about the Publish date yet?
Hi Mrs LaZebnik,
LOVED Epic Fail! I read it on my Kindle yesterday! PLEASE write a sequel! I want an Epic Fail sequel SO FRICKIN BADLY!!!
Thanks, and I’m sure your many fans would agree with me! Love your books !!!
Hi, Charisa! I sent you a private email since you sent me one, but thanks for posting here too!
Hi Mrs. Claire,
I really really love Epic Fail. Especially the characters. I really wish it can be made into a movie. I would be so crazy if can turn into one!! >.< Well, it's nice knowing you. I wish you a happy life with your family. God bless and don't forget to smile always.
Just read the book. IT. WAS. AMAZING! You have to write a sequel with the Valentines Day special as the first chapter.
I agree with Kea!
so do i!! i agree with kea