Oh, hi.
I’m Alex, and I write books for teenagers.
My first book, WISH, was published by Scholastic in January of 2010.
My second book, WISHFUL THINKING, also published by Scholastic, will be out was published in January of 2011.
My third book, TUMBLE & FALL, will be published by Farrar, Strauss, and Giroux, Fall 2013, under my NEW MARRIED NAME Alexandra Coutts!!
I really hope you like them.
Here is my not-so-official official bio, the one that’s in the books I really hope you like:
“Alexandra Bullen Coutts has been a playwright, waitress, barista, gardener, script reader, yoga instructor and personal assistant. She grew up in Massachusetts, went to college in New York City, and lives most of the year full time on Martha’s Vineyard.”
I also have two dogs and one boyfriend husband and one brand new baby girl, Evie Lee.
This is what they look like driving:
(Minus the baby. Babies don’t drive.)
They live with me on an island called Martha’s Vineyard.
Even in the winter.
Here is why:
xoxo
abc
P.S. I love comments. Please leave them.
Alexandra Bullen Coutts 
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November 13, 2009 at 2:51 am
emily
first comment!! woooohooo.
you also have a cousin named emily who loves you. dont forget it.
i love how it asks me for my “website”, as if i were important enough to have one.
keep writin’ and ill keep readin’!
December 31, 2009 at 5:44 am
Barbara Bell
I just finished ‘Wish’ and loved it! A big thank you to Shelia for sending it and to you Alex for writing it! I’ll post a review to the Examiner site around its release date.
November 13, 2009 at 4:12 pm
akb
Em, you are the most important person I know! Thanks for breaking the comment-ice…:) xo
November 18, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Jeremy
Hi Alex, I’m just curious to whether you think it is strange if a 27 year old man like myself wants to read your book? My roomy (my mom) says it’s peculiar, but I don’t. Tell Me What you think. Thanks.
November 19, 2009 at 5:46 pm
akb
Hi Jeremy,
Yes.
Also, I’ve seen your mom, and she is not roomy.
xoxo
December 17, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Sarah
Alex! A little birdie (okay, Carrie N.) recently told me about a certain New Yorker article that mentioned your name. One Google search later, and here I am. Many congrats on the novel! Would love to catch up or grab coffee next time you’re in NYC…
xSJD
March 21, 2010 at 3:05 am
josephine
hi i read your book wish and i really liked it … i think i criend while reading it to. i have a twin and she is exactley like violet and i guess that means im like olivia. you should make it a serious :D.!
March 21, 2010 at 3:06 am
josephine
oh and i ment cried not criend …sorry 🙂
March 23, 2010 at 4:26 pm
akb
Hi Josephine! I’m glad you liked the book, and so cool that you’re a twin! I’m more like Olivia, too. And there WILL be a sequel…look for it next January!
March 25, 2010 at 1:28 am
Jillian
Dear Alexandra Bullen,
Quite simply, your book has inspired me. It has deeply motivated me to write from the heart, and in detail. My name is Jill D., and I am a seventh grader at Hillsborough Middle School. I absolutely love reading, writing, and my literacy teacher, Miss. Shaheen, makes it even more fun. I am also a Girl Scout who loves to play tennis, read, and write in my leisure time. I have a passion for music, dancing, drawing, and fashion, as well. Your book was very entertaining and enjoyable. The amount of detail you put in every page was mind blowing. The way you describe every little thing was phenomenal. I absolutely loved the amount of attraction between Soren and Olivia. What was also well written, was the ending because Calla had forgiven Olivia for being with Soren, instead of holding a grudge. The fact that Violet did leave Olivia, but then had a chance to say goodbye to her, was perfect. I admire your writing deeply. Your book was one of the few that has ever made me cry.
When Olivia had accidentally wished Violet to leave, I was flabbergasted. I did not see it coming that harshly. This part in the book really made me emotional because I knew how much Olivia regretted making that one wish. At that moment, and on that note, it was really shocking.
The more I looked between the lines of Wish, the more questions I stumbled upon. First of all, were Soren and Calla intended to be serious in the first place? It had seemed as though Calla thought it was, and Soren thought they were casually dating. However, I was not one hundred percent sure. Secondly, if Olivia wasn’t so distracted with the fashion show, would she have convinced her mother to not sell her grandfather’s yacht? Olivia and Violet were so upset that the yacht was going to be sold and I thought that, with Violet’s help, Olivia would have talked her mom out of selling it. Also, on page 247, Calla says that Olivia is a “True Blue” (Bullen 247). What is “True Blue” supposed to mean? Is True Blue the name of a group? As far as the outcome of the book, who inspired you to write Wish? Where did you get the idea of magical dresses? Your book was one of my favorites, and I would really like to know more about your thoughts about the book.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. I would really appreciate it if you would write back to me at ashaheen@hillsborough.k12.nj.us. Wish had, and will continue to have, quite an impact on me. The questions that I wrote above will continue to float in my mind until they are answered. I would be very happy if you would reply to my letter. Once again, thank you. I hope to hear from you .
Sincerely,
Jill D.
April 7, 2010 at 2:23 am
Jillian
hi
thank you so much for replying my email…..
i cant wait for the second book!!!!!!!
September 28, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Franziska
Dear Sandra…
I’m from Germany and I read your book in German! I was really fastinated. I have never raed a book like this before, I think you have chosen a good story.
F.
September 29, 2010 at 2:23 pm
akb
Thank you! I’ve just found my first German review and would love to know what it says! If I link to it here, maybe you could help translate?
October 26, 2010 at 12:00 am
lena
i love youre book wish
October 26, 2010 at 4:32 pm
akb
Thanks, Lena!!!
November 30, 2010 at 2:11 am
Tia
Started “Wish” today! Very good so far. Bought 5 Books at school today. 3 out of 5 have to do with twins well.. because i am one
January 3, 2011 at 1:52 pm
akb
Thanks, Tia! Glad you like it. And so cool that you’re a twin!
December 11, 2010 at 5:52 pm
April
Dear Alex,
I just finished reading this book now I will get another one. And wish I want to read so bad. I can’t wait to read it. 🙂
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February 21, 2011 at 1:47 am
Gennifer
Alex, I really loved both Wish and Wishful Thinking. I have a nookcolor and lent Wish to my friend and she loved it too. Will there be a third book Installment? I really hope there is. I found both stories severly touching and you obviously know how to write with great emorion intended and shown. I’ve read bith books twice, whiich I have only dobe with 2 other books aside from these. I cried while reading both these books and cannot wait to read more of your books. You are an amazing writer and hopefully your career will set off. Congrats on publishing Wish and Wishful Thinking by Scholastic. I want to be an author one day. Hopefully my dream will come true, just as yours did in your career if writing.
March 6, 2011 at 4:05 pm
akb
Hi Gennifer! I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed the books, and that you liked them enough to share with friends. That’s an incredible compliment. There are no plans for a third WISH book, yet, but you never know…Thanks for writing and best of luck to you! xoxo
March 14, 2011 at 2:45 am
Jillian
i loved wishful thinking soooo much! the two twins in the beginning are Violet and Olivia right? and that dress that Hazel finds is Violet’s dress right?! i so totally loved how you connected everything! it was amazzzzinnng! you have to write a third book! you have to! You are such a talented writer!
March 23, 2011 at 6:12 pm
akb
Thanks Jillian! You’re right — the twins were Violet and Olivia, and it was Violet’s dress that Hazel found in the thrift store. I’m so glad you liked the books 🙂
March 27, 2011 at 2:16 am
Bec
I bought the Kindle version of your book and just finished reading it. It was a fantastic book! I will now purchase your next book and hope to enjoy it as much. I found your book to be very well written and refreshing. No foul language or inappropriate situations, well done!! To be quite honest, I am a mid 30’s single mom of a teenager, NOT a teenager myself.
April 5, 2011 at 1:28 pm
akb
Thanks for the note, Bec! So happy to hear you enjoyed Wish. I just got a note on facebook from a grandmother who said she loved the books, too!
March 31, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Jillian
by the way, the name Jasper Greene kind of sounds familiar. i sort of reminds me of Ashley Greene and Jasper Hale put together. where did this name come from?
April 5, 2011 at 1:26 pm
akb
Hi Jillian! I think I made it up….? I love the name Jasper. I’m sure there’s a real Jasper Greene out there somewhere. Let me know if you find him 😉
May 4, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Emma
Hi Alex! Wish is a great book and I really hope that you make it the beginning of a series! Any plans for a sequal? Please let me know!
May 6, 2011 at 2:20 pm
akb
Hi Emma! Thanks for the note. There IS a sequel to Wish and it’s out in bookstores now! It’s called Wishful Thinking. Hope you like it! xo akb
May 27, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Kathleen
I started reading wish when a friend told me I had to read it and it probably one of my favorite reads ever! I just finished reading the wishfull thinking for a bookreport and couldnt put it down! Read it in 2 days ! Please dont stop writing cause you are great author. Are planning to write a 3rd book? Please let me know.
August 17, 2011 at 3:43 pm
akb
Hi Kathleen! Thanks so much for writing. There aren’t any plans for a third WISH book, but I am working on something new! Keep checking back for updates 🙂
June 18, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Hannah
Hi Alex!
I am a totally HUGE fan. I love the book WISH and can’t wait until I read WISHFUL THINKING. I love your writings and you never stop!!!!!!!
Luv, Hannah
August 17, 2011 at 3:40 pm
akb
Thanks Hannah!
September 15, 2011 at 10:23 pm
michelle
Just finished Wishful Thinking – Loved it!
January 2, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Simran
Who inspired you to write Wish? Because I read both Wish and Wishful Thinking and they’re both great. 🙂
January 6, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Simran
my book reports due on jan. 9. HELp?
March 5, 2012 at 11:46 pm
Sanjana
Hi! I’m a 7th grader from New Jersey. I read your book, “Wish” and really loved it. I decided to use it for one of my Language Arts Projects! In my Project, there are some questions which required me to do research about the author so I wanted to ask you directly!
1. Who or what inspired you to write”Wish”?
2. Where did you get the idea of magical dresses and butterflies that grant you a wish?
3. What was in your mind (what were you thinking about) while writing “Wish”?
I know you must be really busy but can you please reply ASAP because my project is due in a couple of weeks.
Thanks so much!!!!!!
March 17, 2012 at 2:50 am
Sanjana
Hi!
I was using your book for a project and I need to know the setting of the story. I could not think of a specific setting (like forest, school, home, specific places like that) and I also wanted to know if your story took place in modern time or the future or the past. Please reply ASAP!!
Thank you so much!
Sanjana
PS- I love your books!
October 15, 2012 at 4:41 am
amberdover
I loved Wishful Thinking! After reading so many bad YA books it’s refreshing to read something with depth and a great message for girls. Thank you & God bless!
December 13, 2012 at 3:49 pm
akb
Thanks, Amber!
December 14, 2012 at 7:15 am
amberdover
🙂 Yw
May 15, 2013 at 9:20 am
Gehna Patel
I don’t know what to say….
Well you are my favourite author though I have just read one book of yours – wishful thinking. And I feel that it is magical. I mean I remember when I read it my mom noticed me and she said you cried, laughed, smiled and put on every expression while reading the book. It’s my personal favourite.
I wish , actully I dream that one day I would purchase the rights of your book and would definitely make a movie on it because I want o show the world how great it is!
Well I am an Indian and live in India but I like reading non-Indian authors (don’t know why!).
I got your book from a scholastic book fair that was there in my school!
I would say keep writing these awesome books!
Umm…and …thank you if you read my comment!
Yours truly
A fan ( Indian) in a million,
Gehna Patel
Xoxo
July 2, 2013 at 7:21 pm
akb
Hi Gehna! I’m so sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your wonderful comment! I’m so happy to hear that you liked WISHFUL THINKING. I also dream that one day you are able to turn it into a movie 🙂
Thanks again for writing and I hope you’ll keep in touch —
xoxo
abc
September 26, 2013 at 5:02 pm
Stina Carison
I’ve just finished reading Wishful Thinking and the story really touched me. I really want to know – will Hazel meet Jaime and Luke again? It really really bothers me >< I know You wanted to leave an open question but it'll be forever bothering me ^^ Whatever, this is a really great book, i'll recommend it to my friends and i'll read the rest of Your books soon!
Kisses from your Polish fan, Karolina
October 15, 2013 at 9:08 pm
Teacher
Hello. I am a 6th grade teacher in the area of English Labguage Arts. When I asked my students to write a thank you letter to someone who influenced their progress in 6th grade I had a student chose you! I’d really like to mail the letter. Do you have a fan club or address for letters like these?
Thanks 🙂
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