Friday, August 27, 2010

The Punkiversary Giveaway of Life-Changing Proportions

Win this.
CHANGE. We fear it. We desire it. We try to lose five pounds, only to gain ten back, except then we ban donuts from our lives until damn, we're looking pretty hot, holla!, all in the name of it.

And sometimes an awkward teen writer starts a blog as a way to change, and then she meets so many amazing people and gets to do so much awesome stuff that it makes her - okay, me - want to cry like a girl. A girl!

And this.
Dudes, it's been a year since the start of PWK. That is mind-blowing, like, on a I-just-read-Mockingjay level. So much change has gone down since then - including this fancay new layout! - and I want to celebrate by saying THANK YOU to all you amazing people who've made this blog thing possible. And what's the best way to say thank you? Free crap! YES.

So let's get to it. It's the Punkiversary Giveaway of Life-Changing Proportions! (See, I put the words punk and anniversary together, and it's so cute and - yeah, I totally understand if you're aiming a shotgun at the screen.)

Also, this.
THE SUPPOSEDLY LIFE-CHANGING PRIZES (NOT EXACTLY)

~ A 20-page partial critique from agent Suzie Townsend!

~ Also (because this gal is a goddess), a query critique from Suzie!

~ A $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble, because let's face it: take that thing to the cafe, and it can buy coffee.

Getting annoyed yet?
~ A copy of Paranormalcy by Kiersten White - the first 70 pages of which promise incredibility! Evie's character kicks ass.

~ A preorder of The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney, out in November for a great fall read.

~ A signed copy of The Duff by Kody Keplinger, out September 7th! GO KODY!

~ A fancay custom blog makeover (Not to say your blog is existent or ugly. This prize is totally optional. I won't go tell your blog to lose weight, unless you want me to, or - being quiet)

Last one, I swear.
~ A custom drawing of your character or fave fictional character

~ A mega-bag of Sour Brite gummy worms to celebrate the eye-burning colors of this new layout

~ And finally, a "Keep Calm And ___ On" poster of your choice from The Keep Calm Shop!

All that loot goes to YOU if you win. One other lucky person will also win a query critique from Meredith Barnes, agent assistant to Janet Reid!

I lied.
HOW TO ENTER

First, be sure to follow PWK. (Super annoying, I know - but trust me, I won't clog up your feed with posts. And when I do miraculously post, I try really hard!) Then, leave a comment. Sah-weet.

EXTRA SPECIAL ENTRIES

+1 for blogging it up
+1 for Tweeting it up
+1 for following my Twitter craziness
+1 for asking me a question that could go in that ol' as-of-yet-empty FAQ! Anything somewhat appropriate goes.

Giveaway ends at midnight on September 9th. Spread the word, and spread the life-changingness! Here's to another life-changing year... and here's to a fantastic weekend for everyone!

158 comments:

Matthew Rush said...

For a second I thought you said Punkiversity, like a school where we could go to learn to be as cool as you ... then I read it again and realized you meant like the anniversary of Punky Brewster. Which is also pretty awesome ... so, YAY!

Stina Lindenblatt said...

Congrats on the Punkiversary!

I haven't read the first 70 pgs of Paranormalcy, but then again I don't have to. I've preordered it. Same deal with The DUFF. Only thing is I preorder The DUFF with Mockingjay. Groan at the long wait.

Can't wait to read The Mockingbirds.

Okay, I follow you on Twitter, and I'm going to Tweet your contest up now. :)

Susan said...

+1 for tweeting...
+1 for already following you on Twitter (@stdennard)
+1 1 for this potential-FAQ-question:

When did you start writing your novel and how long did it take you to finish? Like revisions and everything... :)

Heather said...

First, I think the new layout looks great. It keeps your personality while still looking more professional stuff. Because you're totally legit.

OK, so I'm entering, obvs, because those prizes are awesome.

I tweeted.
I already follow you everywhere (STALKER.)
And I mentioned this in my blog SB and in a link round-up post, but I totally leave it to your discretion if you want to count that as an entry or not. You might have meant an actual post.

OK, now this question.
You get to go on a road trip! (Yay!) But you can only choose 5 places in the U.S. (Boo.) Where do you choose and why?

Bee said...

*Woots* for Punkiversary!
One of my favourite girls.
One of my favourite blogs.
Now one of my favourite giveaways <33!

+1 Tweeted (http://twitter.com/bee_muses/status/22269557672)
You're up on my sidebar. Does that count as 1?
+1 I adore your Twitter craziness!
+1 FAQ: Where do you get your AWESOMESAUCENESS from? :P
Okay, serious FAQ: Write what you know or Write what you wanna know?

You ROCK.

The Blue Lipstick Samurai said...

+1 Following PWK!
+1 Following on Twitta!
+1 In blog side bar!
+1 Tweeted! http://twitter.com/blulpstksamurai/status/22270080779
+1 Okay, I was debating asking tons of questions and getting tons of extra entries, but I'll play fair:

'Most seventeen year olds have no idea what they want to do and, if they're lucky, fifteen years down the line find out what they're meant to do in life. As you're already aware of what you love and want to do, pancakes or waffles?'

= 5!

Aleeza said...

-Okay, I follow the blog and adore it. :)

-I blogged about it here:
http://aleezarauf.blogspot.com/2010/08/friday-funnies-epic-life-changing.html

-The FAQ question: If not an author, what would you have aspired to be when you grow up?
I do follow your twitter (though I don't have an account there. I have it bookmarked. Does that count?)

And one more thing: AWESOME contest!

KatieDoll said...

You have the most ridiculously epic contests ever.

+1 Blogged it on the sidebar. If that counts. (http://www.sophistikatied.blogspot.com)
+1 Following you on Twitter. (@sophisti_katied)

PSSSTT .. I also just celebrated my first blogoversary. Congrats, punk writer kid.

Sarah Enni said...

I think my brain melted a bit at the amazingness of this contest.

+1 for tweetiness ( http://twitter.com/ImSarahEnni/statuses/22279386047 )
+1 for following you via said twitter
+1 for FAQ Q: What inspired Autochromatic / Riley?

Okay now everyone else can just not enter this contest, so I can win it, thanksbye.

Shelley Watters said...

+1 Followed blog
+1 Blogged: http://shelleywatters.blogspot.com/2010/08/punkiversary-giveaway-with-some-awesome.html
+1 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Shelley_Watters/status/22279966249
+1 for followed Twitter
+1 Question: How did you nab your awesome agent?

Total entries: 5

Anne said...

1+ I follow
1+ I tweeted http://twitter.com/AnneNKenny/status/22280988194
1+ I blogged http://writersquandary.blogspot.com/2010/08/life-after-hunger-games.html
1+ I ask

How did you get so freaking adorable? Do you have adorable parents? Are they like the Weasleys?

Raven said...

I LOVE YOUR NEW LAYOUT. <3

Okay, I follow your blog.

+1 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/ravenamo/status/22280360065

+1 I follow you on Twitter

+1 Question: What music, if any, do you like to listen to when you write?

AWESOME contest, Emilia.

Theresa said...

+1 I wrote about it on my blog at http://theresa-foreverours.blogspot.com/
+1 I retweeted your post
+1 I follow you on Twitter (@Theresamariep)
+1 How many queries did you have to send out before finding an agent?

Theresa said...

I meant to also write in my post congrats on everything.

Emilia Plater said...

Thank you so much for the entries everyone! I can't wait to answer your questions, hehe.

Katie - happy blogoversary to you too! <3

Tere Kirkland said...

Awesome contest! I've been dying to read Paranormalcy and The DUFF for what feels like years now, since I've been following Kiersten and Kody's blogs. Also, I love sour gummis. ;)

+1 What did you do to research how to write a successful query letter?

Thanks, and good luck to everyone who enters!

Karla Nellenbach said...

Yay! I love contests!

+1 I'm a follower
+1 I will tweet
+1 I'll be a cyber stalker...er twitter follower :)

Carrie said...

Congrats on your punkiversary!

Stephanie S. Kuehn said...

Congratulations on such a wonderful year. Great blog!

I'm following you here and on twitter.

Jessica said...

Happy Punkiversary!

+1 - following here
+1 - following you on twitter
+1 - tweeting about your contest of epic proportions (@jnaomicline)

+1 for questions:

1. Who are the first people you let critique your work? Do you share your writing with your parents or other family members? Friends?
2. What is the weirdest place you've ever slept?

Love your blog and thanks for hosting such a generous giveaway!

Mina Carlisle said...

Happy Punkiversary! Coming up with new words is so much fun! And what an awesome give away!

So +1 for blogging about it and +1 for asking the following question:

What inspires you to write?

Horserider said...

Happy Punkiversary!

+1 Questions: What's your favorite flavor of fudge?

Elizabeth Briggs said...

Gummy worms! Yes!! I like the new layout too.

+1 twitter follower

+1 tweeted: http://twitter.com/lizwrites/status/22306198581

+1 question(s): Do you outline or just dive right in? How was the revision process?

Thanks for the contest!

Jocelyn said...

This is so cool!!

+1 if you could go out for lunch with another writer, who would you pick =)

Tara (The Bodacious Pen) said...

Great contest, I'm glad I found your blog!

+1 for following you on Twitter.

Shooting Stars Mag said...

What an amazing giveaway. I follow your blog now. Honestly, if I could pick any agent right now it would be Suzie. She just seems like a wonderful fit for someone like me. Ah, one can dream.

+ follow on twitter: shootingstarmag

+ question: do you make soundtracks for your work? If you do, what's a song that's on it or what the whole soundtrack?

-Lauren
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

Kara Mustafa said...

This is so epic! I won't enter cause I don't think it's fair for me to win a critique from Suzie, but CONGRATS on your blogoversary!!

Sara Kankowski DeSabato said...

Thanks for the awesomesauce contest!

I tweeted it (@sara_sans_h)
I follow you on twitter
I'm commenting right now!

And: Are you a feral writer, or do you have a critique partner or group that you depend on?

For a total of 4!

Penelope Wright said...

I follow on twitter, tweeted the contest, and here is my question: As a punk kid blogger, what is your favorite punk band founded by kids?

suzie townsend said...

Love the new look! And the contest is fabulous :)

Izzy said...

Yay, great giveaway!

+1 possible FAQ question:

What's your writing process like?

Chanelley said...

Ah-Mazing contest, Emilia! I'd be a fool not to enter. Okaaay, here we go:
+1 for following your blog
+1 for blogging
http://chanellegray.blogspot.com/2010/08/mockingjay-and-la-femme-readers.html
+1 for Tweeting
http://twitter.com/ChanelleGray/statuses/22360726447
+1 for following you on Twitter
+1 for a question:

How did you think up the idea to your agented story (which I know as After Cameron)? And how long did it take to write it?

KO said...

fabulous contest!
+1 for following
+1 for blogging about it on the sidebar (http://katharineowens.blogspot.com/)
+1 for question:
if you could dine and talk with one person (living or dead -- meaning, not a dead person, but someone now dead but when they were alive. This is getting confusing. point being: time and space are not an issue) who would it be?

thanks!!

Bianca said...

I followwwwww you!

+1 linked to sidebar at http://wickedgoodbooks.blogspot.com/
+1 tweeted: http://twitter.com/Bianca1946/status/22375591460
+1 for following you @bianca1946
+1 Question: Do you like Broadway or theatre in general?

infinitemusic19 at gmail dot com

Steena Holmes said...

How awesome are you! I'm glad I found you today - count me a new follower :)
Placed your awesomeness on my blog today in the contest section.
Question: How has becoming a published teen author changed your life? (and I'd love to a Q&A with you on my blog)
+4 entries

Lisa B. said...

What made you want to write? And to be an agented author at 17 is huge! How did you do it? Also, how long did it take you to write and edit the book?

+1 for tweeting: http://twitter.com/LisaMBasso/status/22385142818
+1 for following on twitter (@LisaMBasso)
+1 for asking me a question

Erika said...

This is swoon worthy!!!

I am a follower!!!

What was your worst college experience?

+1

moonlightbookreviews@gmail.com

Liyana said...

+1 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/dy0ulee/status/22412364360
+1 Followed (@dy0ulee)
+1 Is Autochromatic a stand alone book, or will it be in a series?

Shari Green said...

No question, these prizes def have the potential to CHANGE LIVES!! (Emilia, you rock.)

I'm a follower of PWK. :)
+1 follower on twitter (I'm @sharigreen)
+1 tweeted! http://twitter.com/sharigreen/status/22419064819

sharigreen.ya (AT) gmail.com

in which a girl reads said...

DUDE, we started our blogs like at the exact same time! It was like a year for me yesterday or something. HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!

+1 tweet: http://twitter.com/inwhichagirl/status/22418626618
+1 twitter follower
+1 What's your favorite movie (s)?

(this is mainly a selfish question cause I needz movie recommendations!)



Btw, I really love your new header :)

Lucy said...

EXTRA SPECIAL ENTRIES

+1 for Tweeting it up - http://twitter.com/Lucy73/statuses/22422134374

+1 for following my Twitter craziness - i'm following you

+1 for asking me a question that could go in that ol' as-of-yet-empty FAQ! Anything somewhat appropriate goes.
Where can I order your books?

Kristi said...

Happy Blogoversary!

I'm following you on GFC.

I'm following you on Twitter.

Kristisdeals1 at yahoo dot com

Mrs. DeRaps said...

+ follower
+ twitter follower (@mrsderaps)
+ Question: Why do you blog?

Thanks thanks thanks and congrats!

mrsderaps @ hotmail . com

Larissa said...

Congrats on your punkaversary! :)

lchardesty at yahoo dot com

Emilia Plater said...

Oh my gosh, I'm so glad you guys like the contest. Thank you so so much for your congrats, your questions, and for all the entries so far! <33

Shooting Stars - She really is great! I highly recommend. ;)

Choco - <4 *HIGH-FIVE* Can you tell I stole your amazing Deluxe layout? LOL It's massively changed, but... I owe you one, I was going crazy looking. hehe

throuthehaze said...

Awesome giveaway! Thanks!
I am a follower

+1 follow on twitter @throuthehaze

throuthehaze at gmail dot com

Bethany said...

Me wanty. I'm now a twitter follower and retweeter of the contest! Awesome contest!

Monica B.W. said...

Hi Emilia! I'm happy to see you around again!! Happy Punkiversary! :D

I'm following your blog and on Twitter, and I just Twitted this up :D (@Monica_BW)

Question: When did you write your very first draft of your first ms?

Thx for this contest! (Which I'm glad I can participate from Chile):D
Monica (moni.bw at gmail dot com)

missmystra said...

Wow, this is so exciting! You have just earned 1 more follower and I'm definitely retweeting the contest announcement tweet. Hopefully, I'll also blog about it...but it is the first week of my senior year, so we'll see if I have blogging time ~crosses fingers~

jecca said...

Wow great giveaway!

+1 tweeting (https://twitter.com/vampficionada/status/22493136870)
+1 i follow your twitter craziness

total:2

jecca.0104@gmail.com

A. Grey said...

I follow! Woot and good luck to everyone! :D

Nicole Zoltack said...

+1 Following PWK!
+1 Following on Twitter! (@NicoleZoltack)
+1 Tweeted!
+1 Question:

What genre scares you but you want to try and write anyway?

Taffy said...

+1 Following (Congrats on ONE year!!)
+1 Twitter follow (taffylovell)
+1 Tweeted
+1 Question:

If you could have any animal as a tame pet, what would it be?

=4

Audrey said...

Just found your blog and it seems pretty cool. I'm a new follower! +1
Um, I have a question for your FAQ:
What do you do besides write? +1
Thanks so much for this great giveaway!
twigerina[at]hotmail[dot]com

Laina said...

New follower!! Have a feeling I'm going to like this blog, though :)

+1 Blogged here: http://bookcontestlinks.blogspot.com/2010/08/august-31st-2010.html

+1 Tweeted here: http://twitter.com/lainasparetime/status/22592703908

+1 Followed you on Twitter (I'm @lainasparetime)

+1 Do you write daily? And if you do, how much do you usually write?

Laina1312@gmail.com

Oh, and happy punkiversary!! lol

Kulsuma said...

new follower

+1 what was it like when your manuscript got accepted?

k_anon[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk

Penelope said...

What an amazing contest! I'm a new follower.

+1 Question: If you had a month and only paper and pen...where would you go to write?

Cass (Words on Paper) said...

+1 Q: How'd you get the name for your book?

+1 Twitter @cc9309

Thanks for the giveaway!

cc932005 at hotmail dot com

Ellen said...

+1 Twitter: @egoodlett
+1 for tweeting about contest
+1 Q: WHAT is your favorite color? (also WHAT is the average air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow? <.<)

kick@$$ contest!! :) Congrats on the anniversary!

Aik said...

I'm a follower!

+1 for Tweeting it up
http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/22716710015
+1 for following you on Twitter @aickhien
+1 for asking you a question: What's the best thing that has ever happened to you?

aikychien at yahoo dot com

brandileigh2003 said...

brandileigh2003@yahoo.com

Happy punkiversary!
+1 blog contest page: http://blkosiner.blogspot.com/p/conests.html
+1 tweet: http://twitter.com/brandileigh2003/status/22755028832
+1 follower @brandileigh2003
+1 Question: If you could have any superpower what would you chose?

Amanda Sablan said...

Count this follower in!

KT said...

Yay!!
Okay:

+1 tweeted https://twitter.com/hey_im_kt/status/22763915990

+1 for following

+1 for a question: Do you remember the exact moment the idea for Autochromatic hit you?

Can't wait!

Fi-chan (Bookish-Escape) said...

following! and LOL this is one funny blog post!

+1 blog post: http://fionalevesque.blogspot.com/2010/09/emilia-plater-punkiversary.html
+1 tweet: http://twitter.com/FionaChan/statuses/22767515104
+1 following your twitter! @FionaChan crazy / funny tweets are awesome!

+1 FAQ question: Are you a 17 or 71? JUST KIDDING!
uhm, Have you ever hated writing / English / reading? or did you know your writing talent before you could get a chance to hate them? Do you have a writing schedule / timetable or do you just write when you feel like writing?

yay for 4 extra entries! thank you for this awesome contest, and happy punkiversary / blogiversary! whichever you prefer.

BTW, your book sounds great!

Brianna Bruce said...

Honestly, this is the best contest that I have seen ever, period. And I don't give out those kinds of comments very easily. It's better than any other contest that I've considered amazing. *Rambles on* Thank you SO much!

First off, I'm a follower. : )

+1 I follow your twitter (as MaidenMyth)

+1 I tweeted it up: http://twitter.com/MaidenMyth/status/22804935403

+1 I blogged it up: http://castleincloud9.blogspot.com/2010/09/mega-contest-post.html

+1 Here's my question: Do you like to listen to music while you write? And, if so, what music?

That would be five entries, if you include the initial entry. Thank you so, so, so much.

Margay said...

+1 Blogged: http://margayleahjustice.com/?p=377
+1 Follow on Twitter(@Margay)
+1 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Margay/status/22806530283
+1 I'm a follower of your blog!
+1 FAQ question: Did you find that your age helped or hindered you on your path to publication/finding an agent? Did you even mention your age when you were querying?

Margay1122(at)gmail(dot)com

luckygirl1112 said...

I'm a follower, and my name is J.J.

jamief94@yahoo.com

tiddles12 said...

Hi- am following your blog- my daughter is 17!! And am following you on twitter. Will also share on twitter.
Julie- tiddles120561@yahoo.co.uk

Emma Michaels said...

Love the contest! New follower and LOVE your blog! Amazing prizes!

+1 for original entry/ being follower
+1 for following your twitter
and
+1 for asking a question:
If there is one thing in your life that you believed most inspired you to not only write but seek publication what is that one important thing? What did you find was the hardest part of finding an agent and a publisher?

Sincerely,
Emma Michaels
Emma_Michaels@hotmail.com
http://EmmaMichaels.Blogspot.com

P.S.- Here is to hoping I win! I am already published but still have no agent! Would be great to get a partial critique from Suzie Townsend! Not to mention my blog could use a face lift. Amazing contest and prizes!

CharTheShark said...

Hey there! I shoulda followed a long time ago, been coming to your blog a few times.
One question though: how did you become so successful with your blog? It's a big question, I know, but I'm very curious :)

CharTheShark said...

Hey there! I shoulda followed a long time ago, been coming to your blog a few times.
One question though: how did you become so successful with your blog? It's a big question, I know, but I'm very curious :)

Graystone said...

Oooh, I so want those books and the critiques! Great contest, Emilia! Okay, okay, I haven't read all of the comments, but I'm hoping no one's asked you this question just yet: What made you want to start blogging? Is that FAQ-ish enough? I couldn't really think of an original writing question.

http://remildagraystone.blogspot.com/2010/08/heres-balm-to-soothe-your-heart.html

Good luck to everyone!

Laura Pauling said...

Wow! Awesome contest!

+1 - tweeting
+1 - following you on twitter
+1 - asking you a question

total +3

Question: What in your past has influenced your writing the most?

Angela Ackerman said...

Holy...cow. That is a serious prize list. Congrats on hitting the milestone and you're great new look!

I follow (here and twitter, and will tweet. And ask a q! That's 4 :)

What would you say is your biggest strength as a writer? What is your weakness?

Patty Blount said...

First, congrats on your success! At any age, what you've done is commendable but to have done it at 17 is simply awesome.

I've followed the blog +1.
I've tweeted. +1.
I've followed you on twitter. +1
And here's a question for another +1.

Confidence is a struggle for me so I'd like to know how did you know your work was "good enough" for publication? Who gave you the confidence to try?

Pam Harris said...

Thanks for such a cool contest! Here we go:

+1 for following blog
+1 for following you on Twitter
+1 for tweeting: http://twitter.com/pamharris81/status/22888090268

+1 for blogging: http://cuzwewrite.blogspot.com/2010/09/mini-blog-contest-alert.html

+1 for FAQ: What music do you listen to while you write?

5 points baby! :)

Tessa Quin said...

That has to be one of the coolest contests I've ever taken part in!

+1 for following (more than happy to!)
+1 for blogging: http://bookaways.blogspot.com/2010/09/punkaversary-giveaway-of-life-changing.html
+1 for Tweeting: http://twitter.com/TessyQuin/status/22895724248
+1 for following on Twitter (TessyQuin)
+1 for asking me a question that could go in that ol' as-of-yet-empty FAQ: How on earth were you able to gather all those fantastic prizes?

*Counts fingers* Yes, that's 5 :)

Thanks so much for the chance!

Laura said...

Wow. I just found this blog through YA Highway. You are kinda awesome. I'm excited to read your other posts.

:D

Eileen said...

Awesome contest!! And yes, I am freaking out about it like I did while reading Mockingjay for the first time.

I followed!
+1 for Tweeting it up: http://twitter.com/queeneileen/status/22902293410
+1 for following my Twitter craziness: done!

Tangynt said...

Hola!

This is awesome. Thank you for throwing the celebration and happy Punkiversary!

I follow
I tweeted http://bit.ly/bbeVgU ((Plan to do so many times))
I blogged it http://bit.ly/bOHOnZ
I follow the craziness, which is more fun than following breadcrumbs
And my FAQ is~ What the one thing you wished you know then (in the beginning) that you know now that's made the largest impact concerning change?

projectfraeya said...

Happy Punkiversary!

One amazing contest! I have retweeted, follow you on blog & now twitter :)

I do plan on blogging about this but I need to get back from holiday first - limited internet time ^_-

RaShelle said...

Hey - Follower
twitter pal
twittered & FB (just cuz I have the twitdeck thing so it works out great that way)
blogging about it tomorrow

Congrats on the Punkiversary!!!
It's swasome!!! sweet + awesome = swasome. LOL yah, I just made it up. sounds kind of southern...mmmm

Sarah B. said...

AWESOME giveaway!

blogged: http://sarahblackstock.blogspot.com/2010/09/saturday-snippets.html

tweeted: http://twitter.com/sarahblackstock/status/22963296016

follow you on twitter! (i'm @sarahblackstock)

question: how did you write a query that snagged an agent? (they're terrifying!)

Michelle Kollar said...

I love the premise of your book and can't wait to read it.
It would be a dream come true to have Suzie critique my first 20 pages. Choose me, choose me!

Mandy said...

Great contest!
I follow
And on Twitter too. (@MandyCanRead)
If you were a chair, what kind of chair would you be?

bratdownstairs at yahoo . com

Angie said...

Totally cool contest.

I just started following and I blogged about it - at the end of the post.

http://addktd2books.blogspot.com/2010/09/covers-do-you-get-sold-on-them.html

I'm doing a contest too, so be sure to enter.

Hayley said...

Been reading YA Highway for a few months now, just starting following yours. Love everything I've read so far!

Reena Jacobs said...

Congrats on your upcoming novel!

What was your query process like? How is editing for a publisher submission different from editing for an agent submission?

+1 for Tweeting it up
+1 for following my Twitter craziness
+1 for asking me a question that could go in that ol' as-of-yet-empty FAQ! Anything somewhat appropriate goes.

http://twitter.com/ReenaJacobs/statuses/23030498694

Thanks for the great contest!

Audrey (holes In My brain) said...

ooh, my question: what comfort foods do you recommend when on the edge of a nervous breakdown? xD

+1 tweeting http://twitter.com/pinkcreamsoda/status/23069581522
+1 follower on twitter (@pinkcreamsoda)
+1 FAQ

thanks again :D

Harmony B. said...

Hey Emilia! I'm a follower of course :)

+1 http://twitter.com/AMBeaufort/status/23069950986

+1 AMBeaufort!

+1 Question: Why are you so made of awesome?

So pretty much i'd die if Suzie critiqued my query/first 20 pages. But don't worry, i'd revived. ;)

Roland D. Yeomans said...

You have an awesome contest -- so awesome I do not want to be entered.

Why?

Because I want my congratulations to you for getting an agent (for a truly intriguing premise for a book) to be untainted, to be what it is : genuinely happy for you.

Besides I know many of the entries, and a friend does not elbow a friend aside for prizes -- even prizes as great as yours.

You have a great looking blog format. You have a great "voice" and if this is the voice you use in your novel, no wonder an agent snagged you.

Here's hoping your YA becomes a bestseller, Roland

Karen Yuan said...

HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY! so happy for you :D

+1 blogged in sidebar
+1 tweeted heeere: http://twitter.com/pancaketrees/status/23085076898
+1 twitter follower
+1 a legit question...hmm. what is your secret weapon?!

KMbookiegirl006 said...

Congratulations on one year on blogspot!

+1 for following you on twitter
+1 for tweeting you up
+1 for FAQ question:
If you were stuck on a deserted island what would be the one thing you would bring and why?

NiaRaie said...

These prizes sound amazing. And now I'm craving the sour gummy worms. :)

Spav said...

Congrats on your punkiversary!

+1 Tweet: http://twitter.com/Sparima/status/23110680984
+1 Twitter follower: (@Sparima)
+1 Blog Post: http://fictionkingdom.blogspot.com/2010/09/international-contest-sunday-15.html

spav05(at)gmail(dot)com

Theresa said...

A year? Congrats!

+1 Twitter follower @Theresa_9

theresamashura@gmail.com

Thanks for such a great giveaway and happy punkiversary!

Pink Panther said...

Happy punkiversary! Thanks so much for this fabulous giveaway! :) I am a follower and you can reach me at luvpinkpanther@gmail.com

Stacy said...

Happy Punkiversary!

Nomes said...

Happy Punkaversary and how awesome was your interview over @ Meg's blog!!?

I'm side-barring this punky event on my blog +1.

and my FAQ's (I'll invent a few...): +1
1. how do you come up with your character names?
2. when do you do your most inspired, absolutely-crazy-best writing? - as in, time of day? or even what weather, what mood your in, etc :)
3. If your book was a meal, how would you describe it?
4. If Autochromatic was movie, who would you cast as the main characters?

Jen said...

Wowsa! YOu are really showing off your stuff! I love it!!! COnsider me joining in on the fun!!!! I want all the points, and since you know I love your blog and all things blogolicious (yes I made that up!) you know you can count on me to do so!!!

Jen said...

Holy toledo batman! I was your 100th comment as well!

Tore said...

Congratulations. I am a new follower. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

Llehn said...

I'm now following your blog.

+1 for tweeting...
+1 for following you on Twitter (@Brittleblue)
+1 for this potential-FAQ-question:
What is your earliest memory that is reading / writing related?

lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com

Lynda Young said...

Blog follower, twitter follower
Gotta love contests :)
Lyn
W.I.P. It: A Writer's Journey

jellybelly82158 said...

Thanks for the great contest

GFC follower
+1 Follow on Twitter
+1 Tweet http://twitter.com/jellybelly82158/status/23195581250

Do you have a special place where you write or are you able to write anywhere?

jellybelly82158 at gmail dot com

Emilia Plater said...

Eee, 105 entries and still 3 more days to go! I'm so honored and excited. Thanks a bunch, guys! <33

Roland - What a wonderful comment. Thank you so much! :)

Jen - :D

Nia - Aren't they craveable? Hee!

Jay said...

Wonderful post... Very informational and educational as usual!

Acai Berry Optimum

Miss Bookiverse said...

Please enter me. I'm a follower :)

bookoholiker AT gmail DOT com

Hannah said...

First, congratulations on your blog birthday. I just started reading your blog last week and read through the whole thing (archives and all) in a few hours and I have to tell you that I cannot WAIT to read your book AC! I'm completely hooked.

As for the contest. WOW. Totally epic. Thanks for the opportunity to join in. :-)

hmsolbach @ yahoo dot com

Lora1967 said...

I am a follower please enter me in your contest
chaarmedone1512@aol.com

Lora1967 said...

I have tweeted about your contest
@Lora1967

Lora1967 said...

How did you come up with the idea for your book?and are you still in school and if so what was your favorite class and why?

Lora1967 said...

Did you read alot growing up? did your parents read to you when you were young?
chaarmedone1512@aol.com

Lora1967 said...

Did you read alot growing up? did your parents read to you when you were young?
chaarmedone1512@aol.com

Shawna L. said...

Ok I'm In.......

I'm now following your blog

+1 for tweeting...http://twitter.com/theblindcupid/status/23883475134

+1 for following you on Twitter (theblindcupid)

+1 for blogging about it on Facebook ect....

+1 for this potential-FAQ-question:
You can only take (pack) 6 things to take on your Honeymoon what will you choose.

Thanks for this chance to win!!!!

weloveourdogs@juno.com

Kai said...

Wow, you're right, this is a life-changing contest! XD Oh, and happy punkiversary!

I'm a follower :)

+1 I tweeted: http://twitter.com/amaterasureads/status/23884667568
+1 followed you on twitter (@amaterasureads)
+1 Question: In your free time, what kind of stuff you like to do? Any hobbies (aside from writing, of course)?

amaterasureads@gmail.com

Brooke said...

Congratulations! And thanks for the great giveaway. This is definitely the most awesome giveaway EVER!

Rachael Harrie said...

What a fantastic contest! Ok, so I'm a follower, and +1 for being a Twitter stalker (Rachael Harrie). And for an extra +1, the question is - "Do you ever base parts of your characters on friends, enemies, and/or family members and hope they don't realize?"

Sylvia said...

Wow. You're giving away so many good stuff. Amazing contest, thanks so much for this:)

+1 I follow via twitter (@sylveeya)
+1 Tweet at http://twitter.com/sylveeya/status/23906813128 :D

sylvia_uy4(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jane Forbes said...

Hi Emilia,

What an awesome contest :)

I'm now a follower (both blog and twitter - @jforbeswrites).

My question is: how much do you write from real life and how much is straight from your imagination?

I'm guessing you've never really got texts from a dead bf (I hope not, anyway!) but to what extent do you use people you know or situations you've experienced in your stories?

Marieke said...

Ace!

+1 for following
+1 for blogging: http://www.mariekenijkamp.com (blog will be up @ midnight, I'm trying to keep it somewhat organized :P)
+1 for Tweeting (http://twitter.com/mariekeyn)
+1 for following on Twitter (@mariekeyn)
+1 for asking me a question that could go in that ol' as-of-yet-empty FAQ: Favorite kind of writing/brain food?

That makes 5!

Gama said...
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Gama said...

Hi there Emilia! Wonderful giveaway! Happy Punkiversary!

+1 for Tweeting it up http://twitter.com/GamaClamor/status/23914438461
+1 for following your Twitter (@GamaClamor)
+1 Who's your favorite cartoon character?

gamaliel.clamor @ gmail . com

Misha1989 said...

Yay! Thanks for the great contest.Please enter me if this is International.
+1 Tweet
http://twitter.com/Misha_1989/status/23928442745

+1 blog
http://books-love-affair.blogspot.com/2010/09/great-contest.html

+1 twitter follower (Misha_1989)

+1 Do you have a phobia?

Misha
mishamary@gmail.com

Judit said...

Great contest, please count me in if it's international

I'm GFC follower (Judit)
+1 I follow you on twitter (@judittten)
+1 My question:
Do you remember when exactly did you get the first idea of what will your story be about?

judittten at gmail dot com

Elena said...

Great contest! Count me in.

I'm a follower.
+1 I tweeted about it http://twitter.com/elenasbookcafe/status/23953050266
+1 I follow you on twitter (@elenasbookcafe)
+1 What was your inspiration for writing your book Autochromatic?

Thanks!
Elena
elenasalvatore95@gmail.com

DG said...

I follow via gfc as DG and think this giveaway is great - snacks and reading! :)

+1 twitter follower @deegee13
+1 tweeted: http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/23977147956

+1 Do you eat while you write? If so what's your favorite snack/meal to rev up the writing process?

dreamzz12{at]aol{dot}com

hahah to be honest I prefer the books over the coffee - so much better. love the sound of your book and will definitely check it out. so creepy!

C.A. Marshall said...

Twitter: http://twitter.com/CA_Marshall/statuses/23985151039

Plus I'm following you! (creepy!) (on both your blog and twitter.)

If you had to build an orchard with only one kind of fruit, which fruit would you choose? (please say awesomefruit, please say awesomefruit)

So... umm... 4? Yes, 4.

C.A. Marshall said...
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thegracefuldoe said...

Oh wow! Your blogiversary contest kicks butt over mine! Happy punkiversary!

+1 following you on Twitter
+1 tweeted contest (@gracefuldoe)

Pam Torres said...

Congratulations on your book and your Punkianniversary!

I'm just getting in under the wire.

I already follow your blog.
I now follow you on twitter and tweeted.

Question: When someone/writer buddy is reading your manuscript for the first time, what do you want to know the most? What do you want them to look for?

Tore said...

Congratulations. I am a follower. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

Lora1967 said...

I am a follower
chaarmedone1512@aol.com

Lora1967 said...

I am a follower
chaarmedone1512@aol.com

Lora1967 said...

I am a follower
chaarmedone1512@aol.com

Lora1967 said...

I am following you on twitter
@Lora1967
chaarmedone1512@aol.com

Ingrid Sundberg said...

A contest! How fun! Super fun from a super girl. You rock Emelia!

SM Schmidt said...

+1 following PWK
+1 already following on Twitter (@sm_schmidt)
+1 for FAQ

Q: What is something you need to have when you write? Lucky socks, pen etc.

(3 total)

Gracie Bea Winterton said...

Blog followed.
+1 Twitter followed.

graciebeawinterton[at]yahoo[dot]com

Amalia T. said...

New follower on the blog!
+1 tweeted: http://twitter.com/AmaliaTd/statuses/24029725732
+1 following on twitter!

+1 question: What is your least favorite pronunciation-mangle of your first name? and if that is unacceptable: Star Wars, Star Trek, or NEITHER?

thanks for hosting this!

Krystal said...

This is a great contest! Thanks

I follow your blog!

+1 Twitter - http://twitter.com/krystal_osmond/status/24029986508

pensees said...

Fantastic contest! Woot!

Blog follower

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/cynditefft/status/24030100732

Question- How do your friends feel about your writing? Do they get weirded out seeing parts of themselves in your writing?

Claire said...

+1 TWEETED: http://twitter.com/clairelegrand/status/24030086543

+1 STALKING: @clairelegrand (I've been following you for a while, duh)

+1 ANSWER ME: If you could meet one -- ONE -- fictional character (literature, television, film, whatever), who would it be?

+3 for me. :D

Elizabeth Ryann said...

I already follow you, but I will certainly take the time to comment and let you know your new layout is rockin' and also awesome. :)

As for a FAQ question, I wonder: How do you get your hair so shiny? And is this something you do in preparation for touring with your chart-topping single, "I love Publishing"?

Melissa said...

Wow, awesome contest!

Okay, here goes.

I'm following you here and on Twitter and I tweeted about the contest. My question: How long does it typically take you to write a first draft?

Vivian Mahoney said...

Yup, I'm following you on your blog...and on twitter @vleemahoney...I've tweeted a couple times, my most recent:
https://twitter.com/VLeeMahoney/status/24030365811

Question...Did your family know you were sending out queries or did you keep it secret? How did they react when you got an agent? when you sold your book?

Congrats!!

Sarah N Fisk said...

+1 I follow the blog
+1 I tweeted: http://twitter.com/SarahNFisk/status/24031181686
+1 I follow you on Twitter
+1 FAQ: When you start a novel, what usually comes to you first? Character? Setting? World? A concept?

yay for the awesome contest!

michelle said...

I love discovering new blogs and new books to add to my list. :)

Subscribed to RSS feed of your blog (I hope that counts!)


Tweeted: http://twitter.com/darksomebelle/status/24031558649

Jamie said...

Wow, talk about some awesome prizes! Thanks for this contest!

+1 Blog Follower
+1 Twitter Follower (@jmanni32)
+1 Tweeted!

Heather Dougherty said...

+1 for blogging (I follow your blog and blogged about your contest)

+1 for Tweeting it up (Yep @heatherdough)

+1 for following my Twitter craziness/Stalking

+1 FAQ - question: Since I already know what books you would have the Future Kitten Rulers of America read - Are you a reader - or a re-reader? Meaning, if you love a book do you re-read it to death? If so - what book have you read the most times.

I will stop now. Love the layout and Happy Punkiversary Emilia.

Katherine Longshore said...

Love the blog, love the contest. Learning A LOT from you already.

Following blog
+1 following on Twitter @KALongshore

Good luck, Emilia!

jessik said...

Hi! Your blog looks really cool!

Jess

Patti said...

What an awesome contest, no wonder there's 152 comments. Too bad I just heard about it.

+1 - became a follower of your blog
+1 as a follower on twitter
+1 I tweeted about the contest, although it's really late.
+1 question.

How do you find time to write as a 17 year going to school.

Abby Stevens said...

+1 I follow you
+1 I follow you on Twitter (@thetabbycatt)
+1 I tweeted
+1 I blogged
+1 FAQ - How do you think being a member of YA Highway has most helped you this year? Has it hurt you in any way?

Sam said...

Tweeted, and follow you on twitter.
And as for a question -- how did people at school react, when they found about you had an agent? (Oh, wow, that's a superficial question. I take it back.)
How about ... When did you first decide to try to join the publishing world?

gabry-writes said...

So much awesome prizes, you are epic.
Who wouldn't follow you? (This means I follow.)
Following you on twitter for a long time +1
Posted a link: http://twitter.com/gubuchu/status/24062234514 +1
Why are you so awesome? (Because you know, this should definitely be in your FAQ ;D) Or, What do you like to write? +1

ruthhill74 said...

Just made it in! Your gfc follower

ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

No extra entries

Lynsey Newton said...

I follow you here and on twitter, I've tweeted about the contest and I can't wait to read Autochromatic! How did you land an agent like Suzie?

Thanks for the contest, it's amazing!!!!! Would love to win the critique from Suzy alone.

Lynsey(AT)narrativelyspeaking(DOT)com