WHAT: Debut Author Anastasia Hopcus signs her novel Shadow Hills with author Phoebe Kitanides at Book People in Austin, Texas on July 18th. WHO: Anastasia Hopcus, author of new book SHADOW HILLS, with author Phoebe Kitanides of Whisper WHEN: SUNDAY, JULY 18th, 2010 WHERE: BOOK PEOPLE - 603 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78703 ABOUT SHADOW HILLS: Persephone “Phe” Archer, curious about her sister’s mysterious death, searches for answers by enrolling at Devenish Prep in Shadow Hills, Massachusetts—the subject of her sister’s final diary entry. There she immediately realizes that there’s something different about this place—an unexplained epidemic that decimated the town in the 1700s, an ancient and creepy cemetery, and the gorgeous, yet strange, Zach—and somehow she’s connected to it all. Getting entangled in Shadow Hill’s past and finding out what links her to this town, just might destroy her. ABOUT AUTHOR ANASTASIA HOPCUS: Hopcus is a full time writer who grew up in Austin, Texas, where she currently resides. She attended the Griffin School and opted for California over college. Anastasia considers the three years in LA her “higher education.” Anastasia embraces the music scene in Austin and attends the SXSW every year. She’s also a groupie for all things British. Shadow Hills is her debut novel. You can visit Anastasia online at www.anastasiahopcus.com. MEDIA CONTACT: Jenny Brod, Goodman Media for Egmont USA 212-576-2700 ext. 259 / jbrod [at] goodmanmedia [dot] com # # #