Darcy Woods has held a gloriously weird mix of professions. From refueling helicopters in the US Army, to working as an esthetician in a spa, her most beloved career by far is that of author. Latte drinker, music junkie, and book hoarder, Darcy believes laughter is the best medicine and practices daily. She lives in Michigan with her husband, two tuxedo cats (who overdress for everything) and a closet full of neatly organized shoes.
Darcy’s debut, SUMMER OF SUPERNOVAS (Random House/Crown, May 2016) is a contemporary Young Adult romance. When zodiac-obsessed teen, Wilamena Carlisle, discovers a planetary alignment that won’t repeat for a decade, she’s forced to tackle her greatest astrological fear: The Fifth House—Relationships and Love. But when her heart defies the heavens by falling for a sensitive guitar player hailing from the wrong side of the chart, Wil must decide whether a cosmically doomed love is worth shunning her mother’s legacy—and the very system in which she places a lifetime of unfailing belief.
Fun facts:
- Favorite book growing up: THE LORAX by Dr. Seuss.
- Childhood aspiration: She wanted to be a horse, a Goonie, a mad scientist, Olivia Newton-John in Grease, an artist, a vet, a trapeze artist, and a fairy…to name a few.
- Surprising personal fact: She has thrown live grenades and makes realistic pig noises. Usually not in tandem.
- Book most recently read: KISSING TED CALLAHAN (and other guys) by Amy Spalding.
- Greatest thing about being a 2016 debut author: Sharing a release year with so many phenomenal authors poised to light up the lit world, of course!
Where to find her:
The Sweet Sixteens 
Oh, Darcy! SUMMER OF SUPERNOVAS sounds as amazing as you are!
Aww, thanks, Marisa! And I am singing the same praises for UNDERWATER!!! ❤
I heard people say they wanted a horse, but your the first to say you wanted to be a horse. 😀 Can’t wait to see your cover!
Haha! Thanks for stopping by, Sandy! I’d whinny with glee but fear you’ll try to feed me oats with an open palm next conference. 😀 xo
And where’s the edit button??? ….you’re the first to say….
Oh Lordy! Typos are like the writer’s equivalent of being caught with your pants down. No judgement from me, though!
I feel like I’ve been waiting for this book forever!! I can’t wait to read it and I hope it’s a huge success!
OMG, Sharon…ME TOO! It’s like dog years of waiting. 🙂 Thanks so much for all the lovely good wishes–and right back at you! ❤
I cannot wait for this book!
So appreciate the flyby and enthusiasm, Nan! We absolutely need a prosecco date for Nationals next year. 😉 ❤
I’m so looking forward to Summer Of Supernovas. I love to share books with my teen granddaughter. Plus she gets a kick that I hob-nob with the authors. Will watch for the cover reveal. 🙂
Oh, Larissa, this makes my heart sing! Thank you so much for the support. 😀
You’ve tossed grenades and can make realistic pig noises? No wonder I think you’re awesome! Can’t wait to get my copy of SUMMER OF SUPERNOVAS!!!
Everything about Darcy makes me smile, laugh, giggle, and even occasionally chortle and chuckle, so I can’t wait (and boy have all her fans been waiting) for Summer of Supernovas.
JK! Ahaha! The thought of you chortling brings me an absurd amount of happiness. 😀 Thanks for your lovely comment. Cheers, my Queen of Cocktails! ❤
Can’t wait to read SUMMER OF SUPERNOVAS! And I think you’ve achieved your aspiration to become a mad scientist, because dreaming up an awesome story like SOS is a wicked thing 🙂 I shall put your book on my keeper shelf right next to my copy of the LORAX.
Jacqui, you’re going to make me weepy putting me on your keeper shelf next to my childhood fav! Love this soooo much. Thank you, my talented, generous friend! ❤
Haha! Well, Bonnie, not sure how usable that skill set is in my day-to-day life but… Thank you my sweet n’ Savvy sis! ❤