Three Questions. Two Blogs. One Elana. CONTEST!

In case you didn't already know...I love Elana Johnson. 

Even more than you do, if you can imagine. I love her blog with its funnies, advice, and bacon. I love her vlogs. And I really love her writing!

Possession, which is being published on June 7, 2011 by Simon Pulse, an imprint of Simon and Schuster, is FRAWESOME! (did you catch the hint from Wednesday's post?)

Seriously though. When I read Possession, it blew me away; I didn't know I was surrounded with such talent. It was the first time I realized the quality of writing on an author's blog really is reflected in his or her books.

I am not sure if I should admit this to you, but I got to read Possession last summer because I am a whiner. What happened is that Elana's query for Possession was being featured at Mathew Rush's blog The Quintessentially Questionable Query Experiment. Days earlier, Elana had announced her book deal to the world, and I may or may not have known for a little longer. My appetite was whet! And so, at Matt's blog, I posted this,

Damn you, Elana. My mouth was already watering to read this book, or any of your writing for that matter. Then you announce your book deal and now this. Hmph.

May 28, 2010 1:11 PM

I was totally a whiny little kid. Omg. And then Elana emailed me and said,

Because I love you... 

So you wanna read my book? Once you read it, I'm sure you'll think less of me. And I'm at work and about to go to lunch, so you'll have to wait until later tonight for me to email it. I don't know the protocol for these things, but I'm pretty sure I can trust you not to forward my draft to everyone and their dog. (Or anyone at all.)  

Thoughts? 

:) E

I was totally embarrassed! Like, I wanted to go hide under a rock. But I definitely wanted to be under that rock reading what was then called Control Issues. And I mean, is that not the sweetest email EVER? So of course I emailed her back and apologized for being a whiny fanboy, then said Hells Yeah I want to read your masterpiece!

And so I did, while on vacation. And it was like being on a vacation within a vacation. I was physically enjoying the summer heat, but mentally traversing a whole new world. Elana put me right inside the head of Violet Schoenfeld. Through Vi's eyes, we see a world all about Rules, Tech, and boys. We view everything through the eyes of a teenage girl, after all. But Vi is witty and bold. These qualities are what attract the eye of dangerous and cocky (and yeah, dreamy) Jag.

Possession is a dystopian novel, and Elana gives us grit and grime. But she also gives us sleek and modern. I am not a romantic person, but Elana brings out the miniature romantic in me. By the end of Possession, I was out of breath from the harsh, fast-paced action and raw emotion I felt as Vi fights for her life, and for the lives of others.

Sound like something you'd like to read?

I know the answer is yes.

So, how about a chance to win an ARC of Possession?

Not enough?

How about a chance to ask Elana a question and have her answer it via a vlog?!

Better?

There will be three winners from my blog (and Theresa Milstein has her own branch of the same contest!):

Two winners will have their question for Elana answered via vlog, and one winner will win an ARC of Possession.

I will put a lot of thought into the winners of the first two prizes, so put A LOT of thought into your questions for Elana. Whenever I ask Elana a question, she is funny and insightful in her response. Her advice and ideas are priceless. Be creative!

The winner of the ARC will be chosen at random.


This contest runs from today, March 18, through April 1 (the same day Carol's agenting contest ends).

To enter, click the link below and fill out the entry form. You must comment on this post and follow my blog and Elana's blog. 


And don't forget to visit Theresa for more fun and chances at winning! (Following Theresa's blog is not a requirement, but I highly recommend you do, she's superfly!)


Three Questions. Two Blogs. One Elana. click link for entry form