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February 14, 2012Here’s a very special Valentine’s Day message from Nicholas Sparks and The Lucky One’s Zac Efron!!!
The Lucky One hits theaters on April 20th, 2012 and is based on Nicholas Sparks’ best seller, “The Lucky One”. The film tells the story of Logan Thibault, a Marine who survives three tours in Iraq. He attributes his good fortune to a photograph he carried of a woman he has never met, and he sets out to meet his good-luck charm when he returns to North Carolina.
Registration Now Open for Charity 5K & Fun Run
February 8, 2012Registration for Nicholas Sparks’ charity 5k Fun Run and 1 mile walk is officially open! Register online at runtheeast.com.
Nicholas Sparks Is Headed to the Lone Star State!
February 6, 2012The author will be speaking at the New Friends New Life WINGS Luncheon on April 12th in Dallas, TX.
Transforming the lives of women and their children… New Friends New Life is a faith-based organization located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that enables women to build new lives for themselves and their children. They help women overcome backgrounds of abuse, addiction, poverty, and limited opportunities by providing access to education, job training, interim financial assistance and spiritual support.
Fans can purchase tickets to the luncheon at newfriendsnewlife.org.
Godiva Chocolatier’s Press Event
February 2, 2012Nicholas Sparks and Gossip Girl’s Blake Lively participated in a press event announcing Godiva Chocolatier’s Valentine’s Day ‘Sweetest Story Ever Told’ sweepstake details at the Andaz 5th Avenue on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 in New York City, NY.
Nicholas teams up with Marty Bowen for new Film and TV projects
January 30, 2012After working together on 2010’s highly-successful drama ‘Dear John’, Nicholas Sparks and producer Marty Bowen have joined forces on two new projects… the film adaptation of “SAFE HAVEN” and the television show “THE WATCHERS”, which revolves around the Archangel Raphael, who after spending centuries as a Watcher and invisibly providing support to humans in the time of need, decides to cut off his wings out of love for Sarah, a mortal woman, so that he can truly be with her for the rest of her days.
From the ‘Twilight’ series to ABC’s hit drama “Revenge”, Marty is a highly accomplished producer and both he and Nick will executive produce “THE WATCHERS” for ABC. Nick is currently working on the script for the show and “SAFE HAVEN” will start shooting in a few months.
Stay tuned for more news on both projects, and to get a taste of what may be in store for the show, make sure you tune into “Revenge” on ABC Wednesdays at 10/9pm Central!
Nicholas Sparks calls writing ‘painful’ (CNN)
November 7, 2011 Nicholas answers reader questions. (Video) Read more at cnn.com.Boston Globe Article
October 23, 2011 Nicholas discusses his book signing at The Harvard Coop. Read more at bostonglobe.com.Philadelphia Inquirer Interview
October 23, 2011 'The Best of Me': More of what makes Sparks successful. Read more at philly.com.Nicholas Interview on NY1/NEW YORK
October 23, 2011 Nicholas Sparks inspires unconditional love for his romance novels. Read more at bronx.ny1.com.Nicholas on “Morning News,” WPIX-TV/NEW YORK
October 23, 2011 Nicholas Sparks on his new book 'The Best Of Me' and how he relates to his huge female fan base. Read more at wpix.com.Nicholas Sparks on Giving Back
October 21, 2011 Nicholas talks with Fr. Beck about philanthropy and the school he founded. Read more at abcnews.go.com.Nicholas Sparks on “Cinder-Fella Story”
October 21, 2011 Sparks shares the twist of fate that helped him become a best-selling author. Read more at abcnews.go.com.Richmond County Daily Journal Interview
October 19, 2011 Sparks’ new book is good news for the East. Read more at Richmond County Daily Journal.Nicholas Interview on Good Morning America
October 17, 2011 Nicholas discusses latest novel, The Best of Me, on Good Morning America. Read more at abcnews.go.com.Sparks’ Top 5 Reads
October 4, 2011 Woman's Day listing Nicholas' top 5 books. Read more at WomansDay.com.Nicholas Sells Drama to ABC
October 2, 2011 Nicholas Sparks has sold The Watchers, an original drama concept, to ABC. Read more at HollywoodReporter.com.Newsweek Article, ‘My Favorite Mistake’
September 19, 2011
Nicholas Sparks on failing to finish a novel.
Read more at TheDailyBeast.com/Newsweek.
Theatrical release date for The Lucky One set for April 20, 2012
August 27, 2011
Warner Bros said it has found a place for its Zac Efron movie The Lucky One, which will be released April 20, 2012.
Read more at Deadline.com.
Nicholas Sparks Finishes Ending of 17th Book ‘The Best Of Me’
August 3, 2011
Author Nicholas Sparks wrote on his Twitter account Tuesday evening that he has finished writing his seventeenth novel The Best of Me. After discarding 50 pages and rewriting 135, the novelist finished the 345 page story on Tuesday.
Read more at ChristianPost.com.
Nicholas Sparks Officially Opens Cal Ripken 10U SE Regional Tournament
July 28, 2011
Best selling author Nicholas Sparks threw out the first pitch at the opening ceremonies of the 10 and under Cal Ripken Southeast Regional Tournament in New Bern on Wednesday.
Read more at WITN.com/sports.
Warner Bros. buys Sparks’ novel rights
June 17, 2011
Warner Bros. has bought feature rights to Nicholas Sparks' upcoming novel The Best of Me, the fifth Sparks property that the studio's put into development. Studio confirmed the deal Friday. Project's been set with Warner-based Denise Di Novi, who's produced a quartet of Sparks film adaptations -- Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, Nights in Rodanthe and upcoming The Lucky One, starring Zac Efron.
Read more at Variety.com.
Lasse Hallstrom to Direct Nicholas Sparks Adaptation ‘Safe Haven’
June 16, 2011
Lasse Hallstrom is adapting another Nicholas Sparks novel -- Safe Haven -- for Relativity Media, the studio announced Thursday.
Read more at TheWrap.com.
Nicholas Sparks, US Bestsellers Help Novo Conceito Race to the Front of Brazilian Publishing
June 2, 2011
Baracchini...traveled to BookExpo America with his wife and partner at Novo Conceito, Milla, to try to chase down the missed opportunities. At that time, the couple had just signed Nicholas Sparks, with plans to publish Dear John, the first of the author’s titles to be released in Portuguese by Novo Conceito.
Read more at PublishingPerspectives.com.
Sparks Highlight of Annual Book Festival
April 19, 2011
Lovers of literature lined up to listen and talk to their favorite authors last weekend at the 13th annual Southern Kentucky Book Fest. The event featured presentations from authors known throughout the region and nation, including Nicholas Sparks, author of novels such as The Notebook and A Walk to Remember.
Read more at wkuherald.com.
Sparks Inspires Students
April 16, 2011
Award-winning author Nicholas Sparks visited the University of Utah, giving more than 350 listeners an inside look at the inspiration behind several of his novels.
Read more at DailyUtahChronicle.com.
In Defense of The Notebook
April 2, 2011
Film.com states not only is The Notebook a good film, it is the single greatest work of romantic fiction of the last decade.
Read more at Film.com.
Mediabistro.com Interview
March 6, 2011
Nicholas explains his writing process and why he hates the label "romance."
Read more at MediaBistro.com.
USA Today Article
January 13, 2011
A perfect '10 for Larsson, Sparks, 'Wimpy Kid,' Bush.
Read more at USAToday.com.
Sunday World Herald Article
October 12, 2010
Author offers life lessons for youth.
Read more at Burrellesluce.com.
Appearance on The Early Show
October 9, 2010
Author Nicholas Sparks spoke with Rebecca Jarvis on his body of work including his novel "The Notebook" and his most recent release "Safe Haven." Watch the Video Interview.
Read more at CBSNews.com.
Full of Emotion
October 5, 2010
Best Selling Author Says audiences will laugh and cry during his speech.
Read more at Burrellesluce.com.
Safe Haven Gets a Novel Promotion from Hollywood
August 30, 2010
In Novel Twist, Film Company Plugs New Nicholas Sparks Story - a Year Ahead of Movie Version's Release.
Read more at WSJ.com.
Nicholas Sparks, Miley Cyrus share a ‘Last Song’ love story
March 12, 2010
The mega-best-selling author of The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, Nights in Rodanthe, Dear John and Message in a Bottle stands in the aisle of Book Soup, literally and figuratively defending his turf.
Read more at USAToday.com.