And my query letter for CONTROL ISSUES is being broken down on Matt's blog today. Go. Follow him. Read. Comment. Whatever.
Yes, someone's going to publish my book. I can barely contain the tremors, trust me. Since you guys have been around for a lot of my journey, I'm giving away some mind-blowing loot (oh, man. *hangs head in shame*).
My book is a young adult dystopian novel in the vein of The Giver and The Hunger Games. Therefore, my giveaways are young adult/middle grade dystopians.
Each day this week there will be two prize packages available. The rules to enter are super-simple.
1. Go to The League of Extraordinary Writers blog. (I'm a co-author.) Follow.
2. Leave a comment ON THIS POST.
Winners will be chosen from the comments of this post. I will check to make sure the winner has followed the League blog.
What can you win? What can you win? WHAT CAN YOU WIN??
GONE prize package:
1. A copy of Gone by Michael Grant (paperback)
2. Matching bookmark created by Elana
3. A box of peanut butter patties -- Girl Scout Cookies!
4. $5 gift card to Barnes & Noble
5. Handmade, personalized notebook (sans scribbling *embarrassed* You would not believe what my kids do to their notebooks! Don't they know they're like, sacred artifacts or something?) for all your
6. Copy of From the Query to the Call OR a query critique by Elana
ENDER'S GAME prize package:
1. A copy of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (paperback)
2. Matching bookmark created by Elana
3. A box of peanut butter patties -- Girl Scout Cookies!
4. $5 gift card to Barnes & Noble
5. Handmade, personalized notebook for all your writing needs (6 x 9 inches)
6. Copy of From the Query to the Call OR a 10-page critique by Elana
Again, all you have to do to win is 1) Follow The League of Extraordinary Writers and 2) Leave a comment on THIS POST. (Tell me which prize package you'd like most. If possible, I'll give it to you.) and 3) Tell me my hair looks great. (Ha! We'll see who's reading carefully!)
This giveaway will remain open for 24 hours! That's it. You snooze, you lose. Because tomorrow, I have TWO more prize packages to give away! Winners will be announced at 1:00 PM tomorrow. And the new giveaway will go live at 2:00 PM.
Thanks for celebrating with me!
177 comments:
Your hair ALWAYS looks great! OMG, I'm finally here before the huge deluge of comments.
Okay, another confession? I've never read Ender's Game either. I know, I know. What's wrong with me? But either package is fine!
Congrats again!!!
Your hair looks great! :D
And I love both prizes.
This is so fun - I want to go for the package #1
WONDERFUL!!! I love both prizes!
Visit My Kingdom Anytime
Grats again :D Count me in for Ender's Game! I read it years ago, but no longer have a copy. And TOTALLY dig the hair. :P
Following both blogs.
YOUR HAIR LOOKS GREAT! :D
I'd prefer Gone, but either one works for me! :)
oh no - I almost missed it - your hair always looks awesome.
These are GREAT! either package please!
I've been thinking about cutting my hair short like yours, except leave it a little longer, to get a shaggy look, you know?
Anyways! I'd love the Gone prize package (don't we all?)
Congrats again, I'm now going over all your helpful writing posts, they really ARE helpful :D
Put me up for the GONE Package! XD
Hooray! Your hair looks great, BTW.
I would like the Ender's Game package, but you can send me either one and it would be, what's the word I want. Not epic per se... but perhaps fan-freakin-tastic?
epinormous? ;) I might have to coin that one.
Your hair looks spectacular, Elana!
I'd love the GONE package.... Thx for the awesome giveaways.
Very cool, AND I haven't read either one of these yet!
Although, I'm dying to know: where did you get the shoulder bags?
Darn, I got ratted out. Your hair looks friggin amazeballs. Truly.
I'd love the Gone package. Thanks.
I'm loving this week - these are great! I think Gone sounds fantastic :)
Cripes...maybe I can't read but your hair always looks fabulous!
Awesome! Enter me for the Gone package please. :)
Congrats on the book deal, AND your hair looks insanely awesome. :)
Travis
spongyman1026@yahoo.com
Congrats to the previous winners!
I'm going to go with the GONE package this time, as (I think) I have a copy of Enders Game already.
I want Ender's Game! That is one of my favorite books and I don't usually read SciFi.
You are rockin that hair do sista :) Fan-freakin-tastic!
I LOVE Gone, I would totally love to win that.
They all sound so good! #6...no...#4...err...how about #2?
Now about that hair...I like it. Don't ever grow it out!
~JD
Ender's Game - please, please, please!
This time i'm going with the "Gone" prize package since i've gone through more than one copy of ender's game.
EXCITEMENT!
Wow...both great prizes (just like all week)! Both would be great but if I had to choose I'd say the Gone package.
Your contests are insane:)
Gone, please.
OOh! So exciting!
I'm up for EITHER of these prizes! They both RockSocks!
Yeah!
I'm so Gone for the Gone package. Wow, I think that was the dumbest thing I've said today. Not ever, I've said a lot dumber things, duh! Anyway, this is what happens when you get two crowns with some nitrous oxide.....Happy Thursday!
Your hair is incredible. I wish I could cut mine short and not look like a boy. :)
I can't even choose between these two. Either one would be fantastic.
I've read EG but don't have it, so either is great with me. Though I guess I'll pick GONE if I have to pick. By the way, did anyone ever tell you your hair looks great? Because it really, really does.
*claps hands* Ender's Game package pleases.
ALSO congrats to the winners so far, this is wonderful :)
Of course your hair looks great!
I already have Ender's Game so I'd love to be entered for Gone. Thanks Elana!
Elana, I couldn't be happier for you! You deserve it, girl. You've worked so hard!!!! I would love either package as both are totally wonderful!!! And of course your hair is gorgeous - that's a no-brainer! Have a fabulous Memorial Day celebrating!
I would prefer Gone but would be happy to receive either.
Your hair looks great. :)
The hair is the bomb.com, as always.
Ender's Game is one of my all-time favorite books, but I don't actually have a copy...
Darlin, your hair looks great! Raising my hand for The Gone Package. Thanks.
Gone package, please. And yes, your hair is fabulous. :)
Gone, gone, up and away!! Gone works. Great contest, E.
I would love to get a chance to read Ender's Game. And I wish my hair could look as great as yours does. :)
Hehe, of course your hair looks great!! And I would love to win the Ender's Game package. Thanks for the contest! :D
Congrats on the book deal!!
And, your hair looks great! I actually think your hair is really cool. :)
And, the contests are awesome. Both prizes are fantastic, but I think I prefer Ender's Game.
Your hair looks fabulously awesome. Seriously. :D
I'd love to be entered for the GONE prize pack!
Your hair looks ... fantastic ;-)
Great prizes! I would prefer the Ender's Game package, but only by a hair :-)
Hi Elana - Congrats again. Can't wait to get to know you better. And I'll pick Ender's Game, even though green is my fav color. Hot pink is my oldest daughter's and her b-day's coming up soon. =D *crosses fingers and closes eyes really tight* hee hee
My first choice is for the Gone prize pack, but I'd be happy with the Ender's Game pack too.
-Lisa B. (Follower name Lisa M. Basso)
Love your hair! Gone, please. This is so much fun.
Oh, gosh. Enter me! This is so much fun. What a great way to celebrate.
I would take either package. Not picky!
Elana, your hair isn't just great. It's epic. It's, like, legendary. It's mind-blowing. (Does any of this increase my chances of winning? Not that that's why I'm saying it 'cuz you know I <3 your hair. I'm just asking) I haven't read Gone yet either. (I know, shame again!) So please enter me in your BOSS contest!
Of course, your hair looks great! Doesn't it always?
This is so much fun. I've been checking throughout the day every day this week. My theory is that if I keep entering, someday I'll win. Not only that, but I get to get my dystopian fix every day! Loved the music from earlier this week.
Please sign me up for Prize Pack 2. It's wonderful!
I would love to win the Gone prize package. What I don't want gone is your hair! It looks great. ;-) Seriously. It wouldn't work for me, but I would love to have that hair option for my Sims.
The Gone package, yeah! Great contest.
Ooh! The Gone package would be great! What a fun week you've hosted. Thanks, Elana!
How awesome!
I'm following the Extraordinary Authors (via @VamPoet - twitter)
I'm so sorry but I can't choose, both prizes are fantastic! And I've never gotten to read either book, sadly. Your choice! I like that Ender's Game notebook though :-p
And your hair is resplendid, breath-taking, awe-inspiring, and just plain gorgeous :)
Jade
legally_write@hotmail.com
How awesome!
I'm following the Extraordinary Authors (via @VamPoet - twitter)
I'm so sorry but I can't choose, both prizes are fantastic! And I've never gotten to read either book, sadly. Your choice! I like that Ender's Game notebook though :-p
And your hair is resplendid, breath-taking, awe-inspiring, and just plain gorgeous :)
Jade
legally_write@hotmail.com
I just read Enders Game, and I haven't read Gone. So the GONE package would be awesome. I'm a follower of this blog and the League blog.
Congrats!
This is so awesome! I can hardly wait to be reading your book. Yay!
I like the Enders Game prize pack.
Did you ever read, "This Perfect Day" by Ira Levin? I have a post about it's re-release on my blog. Cya around.
I think your hair looks fabulous! And I would love the Gone package since I've already read Ender's Game. (But I'd take either one, of course.)
Congratulations!
I follow The League Of Extraordinary Writers
I would love the Gone pack!!
And ofcourse your hair looks great!! You are simply gorgeous! :)
So, can you like do this indefinitely? Please?
Umm, did I forget to say your hair looks super awesomesaucy?
Okay, I am seriously impressed with your ability to keep up with all of this. It's kind of nuts, but way fun. You continually amaze me, woman!
PS. If I were to win (unlikely) I'd choose Gone, cuz I haven't read it yet. But all the other stuff, so way fun.
DEFinitely Ender's Game! Man, this contest's a lotta fun :D I'm gathering votes for the
Ultimate Interview Contest over on mine - did you vote? Huh? Didja?? :D
I loved GONE! It's a great series!
;-)
This is a tough one! I'd love either, but I have a slight preference toward The Ender's Game pack! And your hair really does look great, I'm not just saying that because I want to win! I love that cut, I think it's so cute and perfect for your face. (That might have been borderline sucking up, but I really mean it!)
Like one of my favorite *NSYNC songs, GONE, please. :) (That will either secure my obvious win or get me blacklisted forever!)
... and your hair looks faboo, BTW. (I've noticed, like me, you use this word, only you spell it "fabu." Your way makes a lot more sense, but I've been using it my way for far too long to give way to logic at this point!)
Thanks for all these contests. :)
I would love to be entered for Gone.
And how could your hair look anything but great!
Thanks!
Your hair might look great but I have some funky kind of residue coming through my shower spout so mine looks horrible. I'd like the Gone package! Thanks!
Your hair might look great but I have some funky kind of residue coming through my shower spout so mine looks horrible. I'd like the Gone package! Thanks!
Your hair looks so great, it should have its own blog! Um... so anyway...
Another hearty congratulations on the book deal!
And... the Gone pack looks lovely. Well, so does the other one, but I have a copy of Ender's Game waiting to be read (I swear my husband asks me every week, "have you read it yet?"... I'm holding off just to spite him at this point, HAH!).
Congrats again! What a great contest idea!
Ooh, this game is fun... I think I would like Ender's game.
I'm going to go with the ENDER'S GAME prize pack!
Elana, your hair looks great! How do you get it to stick up just so?
As always, great prizes. :) I think I'll take what's behind door # . . . 2!! ;)
Oops, oh yeah... and your hair looks grrrrrrreat (apparently I'm related to Tony the Tiger).
Elana, your hair is awesome!
Again, you have some wonderful prizes today! I'd LOVE to have the Ender's Game prize pack:)
I'd love the second one best. Thanks, Elana!
OOOOH I want the Gone Package :)
(I never got to finish it before I had to bring it back to the library)
You had me at peanut butter ;) I'm already a follower of the LOEW. Yay!
Great prizes, Elana!
You have awesome taste in giveaway selections! Sign me up for GONE please.
Comment comment! I'd prefer the Gone package. And your hair is superfantabulous-looking. :)
- Rebecca
rebeccaswells(at)gmail(dot)com
Ender's Game looks good ;)
By the way, you have great hair!
Your hair looks lovely! haha
I prefer the Gone prize package, but I'd be happy with both
Congrats on the book deal!
Both prizes are fabu, but not taboo!
Your hair looks fab.:)
I'd love either prize, but I have to go with Ender's Game.
Awesome! Either package is fabulous to me!
"It is better to look good than to feel good!"
But you've got both going on -- Lucky you!
Ender's Game is one of the best books EVER so sign me up!
I'm going for Ender's Game on this one. Yahoo!
Congrats Elana! I'm happy for you. :-)
Gone sounds awesome!
Congrats again!
Love the hair! It looks great!
I'd be happy with either as I love Ender's Game but haven't read Gone.
Both awesome choices! I'd vote for Gone. And your hair looks maaaavelous, darlink!
Your hair looks great! Awesome even! GONE please!
Elana, I think you should get published again. I'm loving the prize packages!! Also, because I love your stories. But I like that we are reaping the benefits. These are fun even when you don't win - all the mounting anticipation!
I would LOVE the Gone pack!!
I'd love the Gone package. This is such a hobbit way to celebrate (giving away gifts). I'm bummed I missed the other days. And Congratulations again!
Your hair looks great. :D And I'm already a follower of the other blog and here's my comment. XD Choice 2 if possible. I missed a couple days...sighs.
You hair looks GREAT! :-)
Please enter me too, I would be happy with either package.
Thank you!
stella.exlibris (at) gmail (dot) com
Beautiful, gorgeous hair. What shampoo do you use? :)
The Ender's Game package would be my first choice. This is such an amazing week of giveaways - thanks so much! And super-congratulations, too!
Your hair is cooler than Justin Bieber's hair. :)
The Ender's Game if I am the chosen one.
Me, reading:
"Oh, oh, oh, oh!!!! Gone, I loved Gone! SO SO GOOD! And hey - what's a notebook *without* scribbling. :)"
"OH, OH, OH, Ender's Game!!!! I need to read that and I've never gotten around to it!!"
Pick me, pick me! :)
Nah, pick whoever you want. It's your special week.
But these are my favorite prize packs so far...
Finally, I've had time to sit and read your blog!
Congrats on getting published.
I did go over and click follow at Extraordinary Writers, so pick me!
Oh, jeez, I forgot the hair! Of course it looks fabulous - always does. At least you do something with it - mine stays in a ponytail :)
The hair? Amazing of course. :-) I would pick the Enders Game package, but I'm not picky. This has been a fun week of contests. How much school do you have left? We got out TODAY! And I'm loving it!
Awesome! I would choose the Gone package. And the 10-page critique.
I'm following both! I love your hair, it's great! =) and I would take either prize package. Thanks for doing this!
Great contest! I'd love package number one--I'm still trying to get that Query to the Call book ;)
I covet your hair!! It always looks amazing. :D
I want Enders game if possible, but either is great!
Cool prizes. I've got Ender's Game, so I'd prefer Gone. Love to have your book for free also.
See ya later.
........dhole
Great hair! Count me in. Love Ender's Game, already own it. I'm going with Gone. Thanks!
Either pack would be fantastic!
Thanks =]
Once again, I am entering for the sole purpose of getting those cookies. But a copy of Ender's Game wouldn't hurt either. And I am so excited to read your book.
Since I already have Ender's Game, the second one would be great. I am feeling lucky lately
(oh - and I have never seen your hair look better)
Already following both blogs.
Your hair looks great-nice and full!
I'd like the Ender's Game package, please. I've read it before, but I don't have a copy.
Your hair looks the greatest.
Enter me for the GONE package. I've never read that!
(LOVING the giveaway-a-day. Loving it!!)
Congrats!!
Your hair looks great!!
I'd love to win the gone prize pack. Thanks!
Ooo Ooo--this time it's easy. Ender's Game! Ender's Game! :)
Your hair looks great Elana. Both prize packages look great.
Mmmm... peanut butter cookies. Put me down for either package!
following both! Either package would be awesome!
I know men represent a small fraction of your followers but come on, hook a brotha up. :)
Your hair rules
Enders Game would be fantastic
Enders Game although I would be thrilled with the other package too. I've been craving peanut butter cookies since you started this. :)
I'd love to win the Gone prize pack!
Oh dear - this is a hard one. I think the Gone package. *nodnod*
Hi, I've been a follower of The League for about a week already. :)
And either prize package works for me.
Wow, the Giver/Hunger Games?? You must have had a killer of a query letter...
Hi, I've been a follower of The League for about a week already. :)
And either prize package works for me.
Wow, the Giver/Hunger Games?? You must have had a killer of a query letter...
I already own a couple of copies of Enders Game, so I'd love Gone - but I'd be happy with either :)
Oh my goodness ... I've been away from the blog for a week or so and missed giving you a proper CONGRATS!!!!!! I am thrilled for you ... what wonderful news!!! YAY!!!!!
I'm just sooooo happy for you! You deserve all of the greatness that is coming your way!!! XOXOXOX
Ender's Game prize pack?! DO WANT.
Your hair looks amazing, you're full of awesome and I'm so happy about you selling your first book. Best of luck in the months and years to come!
I follow The League of Extraordinary Writers, and I'd love the Gone package. Congrats!
OMG OMG OMG - Ender's Game is one of my all time favorites, and not enough people know about it!
Love it. Congrats again! Can't wait to read your book!
I forgot comment about your hair in original post. Looks great. Have hair issues of my own in trying to grow out short hair. Either package would be lovely. GS cookies, actually, would be amazing. Thanks for doing this!
Winning the Ender's Game package would make me jump for joy. I know then I would still only feel a portion of the excitement you felt when you found out you were going to be published!
1.) Still following the League.
2.) Want to win #2.
3.) Shyeah, your hair is hot. :)
I'd love the Gone package. Thanks.
I would also love the Gone package! Absolutely wonderful.
Following both blogs. : )
I'd love Gone, but either is wonderful.
Thank you for the giveaways!
ambience.of.rain {at} gmail.com
1. Follow TLOEW
2. Either prize would rock :)
3. Your hair looks great!! :P
YOU ARE AMAZING! And we love you, E. So proud of your HUGE successes. It's been fun to watch you kick butt and take names. XOXO
Ender's Game!
I'm following! Man, I could go for either.. but I will choose... GONE!
Great hair, Elana! And Gone. This is really fun. You should have give-aways every day;)
Holy cow! 145 comments! Just think how many it will be when your book comes out. :) I'd like to put my hat in the ring for the Gone group. :) Thanks, Elana!
What makes your hair look great is that it looks like a fan is blowing behind you fluffing up that back part...like a super model.
Ooh, Ender's Game. You have good taste. That's a fantastic book. Admittedly, I wouldn't have shelved it near The Giver in my mind, but both are good.
I've never read the Gone books, but thanks to your mention, I'm going to check them out.
Your hair, as per usual, looks lovely. :)
I wish that I had hair that looked as good as yours. Well, I wish I had hair...
Either package would be great.
I would love to win either package! Thanks for the chance. :)
I'm so excited for you! I love Enders Game. It's one of those books that changes your world when you read it. BTW, I love the flowers you wear in your hair. :)
Congratulations on your wonderful news.
I would be happy to win either package. I am officially a follower of The League of Extraordinary Writers.
Maribeth:)(@YolaRamnunno)
P.S. Holy Comments.
I'll be happy with either prize :D
wow...sign me in for GONE prize package
- A Follower The League of Extraordinary Writers a
- I will tell you that your hair looks great.
uniquas at ymail dot com
Whoa. You are amazing, E. What do I have to do to get a custom-made EJohns bookmark? I don't think it fair to enter your contest!
Congrats again. I am so freaking happy for you.
Again more books I have yet to read and really want to! Thanks for this again, I am so excited for your book!
Gone baby gone! Soo happy for you!
Ooh two notebooks, I guess they were so popular ;)
I would like to go for Isaac this time since I already have a copy of Ender's Game. LOVE IT!!
Elana, thanks for the contests. It's so fab.
Yeah again for your book deal!!!!! So exciting!
I vote for GONE!
And girl, your hair is very chic.
Was thinking of cutting my hair like yours. It is THAT cool.
PS: Ender's Game. Ender's Game. Ender's Game.
Once again, Congratulations! :)
I'd love to win the Gone prize package. Thank you!
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
Oooh I'd be happy with either - although I REALLY want to read Gone!
Thanks!
hanging.by.a.moment_@hotmail.com
I love the Orson Scott Card option, old school!
And your hair always looks great, a bit like my daughter's favorite Naruto character: Sasuke
Thanks so much for sharing your query with me and my blog, you're the very best!
Today's guest blogger is THE Elana Johnson!
Congratulations on some great looking hair! Oh yeah, that book deal too.
I'd love to win either prize. Thanks for the chance!
Ruth
Elana - I am so late to your party as have been away staring at rocks (Stonehenge - see what I do for fun!) but CONGRATULATIONS on your book deal!
I'd love to enter this as well (and by the way, did I tell you your hair looks fabulous? ;) - I am a follower of The League of Extraordinary Writers blog, and I would love LOVE either package, although am drawn slightly more to Gone - not sure why, the colours maybe!
Congrats on your awesome guest blog hosted by Matthew Rush.
I left you something on my blog (yesterday's post). I know you are one busy lady so don't feel obligated to comment.
Thanks for From The Query to the Call. It is very informative.
Thanks and have a great weekend!
Still SO SO excited for you! Congrats again (and again)!
GIVER is such a great book -- CONTROL ISSUES sounds fantastic; can't wait to get my hands (and eyes) on it!
Your hair looks FABULOUS darling!
Summer 2011 can't come soon enough for me. I can't wait to meet Jag (oh, and Vi, too).
I'm going to say the GONE package.
Have a great weekend!
Awesome! I'd love the Gone package. :)
I love both prizes. Maybe better Ender's Game.
Nice weekend! :)
LOVE! Ender's game!
I read your query breakdown on Matthew rush's blog! Really great advice and analysis! I linked Matt's post to my sidebar on my blog!!! You go Elana!!!!!!!!
Great post on Matt's blog!
I'll put my name in for Gone. Thanks!
wonderful post on Matt's blog!
Visit My Kingdom Anytime
I am leaning toward Gone. Yes, final answer is Gone.. Was hard to decide.
I follow League
I like your hair. I have been keeping mine short and straight and I do mean straight (no perm).
misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com
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