Author Stephanie Kuehnert tagged me earlier this week, and also suggested that responding to the tag might be a way to share more about myself on this blog. I've ignored tags in the past (Sorry! I'm an introvert at heart!) but I decided Ms. Kuehnert has a point. So here we go.Here are the rules:
1/ you link back to the person who tagged you.
Done!
2/ post these rules on your blog.
So far so good.
3/ share six unimportant things about yourself.
1. The book pictured? First one I remember "reading." I also used to call it my diary when I was three, and I'd scribble in it nightly. And by scribble, I mean make a mess with a pencil.
2. I don't love talking animals the way other people seem to. What was up with all the animal Superbowl commercials? I think it's freaky. But I do admit that this site is pretty adorable, in a weird way.
3. I desperately wanted to be in a high school musical. We had these grand productions at Chapel Hill High School, and my friend Kara frequently got a starring role (Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, Minnie Faye in Hello Dolly!) Kara was a machine! I never even made the chorus. Sigh. But I'm still friends with Kara, and I forgive her for hogging the spotlight. Kidding, Kara! Years later, I can finally admit that the drama teacher was right: I can't sing, and I can't dance.
4. I really love to eat mac-n-cheese with Spam. It is de-licious. Judge if you must.
5. I was born in London because my dad was stationed there as a Captain in the Navy, so I have dual citizenship. That makes me a great catch, because if you marry me, the European Union is your oyster!
6. The first time I joined on of those BMG music services, I was about 13 years old. My friend Ruthie and I went through the catalog together and picked out our orders. I remember that mine included: Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits, Jesus Jones's Doubt, Natalie Cole's Unforgettable... With Love and Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation. So I've always been eclectic, and sort of cool, but really not.
4/ tag six random people at the end of your entry.
Miss Couturable (who can do this for the Sunday Six perhaps?)
Alyssa Goodnight
Kwana (although she can totally ignore me, since she tagged me once and I didn't play!)
Em
Lisa McCann
Beth Kephart
5/ let the tagged people know by leaving a comment on their blogs.
Okay.
I would also love to hear a few random things about anyone who wants to share. Now that I've revealed my musical-related angst and my affinity for questionable dinners, it's time to tell me some secrets, too! You may do so in the comments below. Thank you.
Okay, so first, the winner of The Girl I Wanted to Be, by Sarah Grace McCandless, as chosen randomly from entries here and on myspace, is.... Angela! Email me your address, A! You will love SG's writing.
Now, today I'll be giving away a copy of Sara Zarr's Story of a Girl, which was a finalist for the 2007 National Book Award, and deservedly so! Thank goodness for a book that confronts head on the challenges that girls face in terms of sex and reputation. You will so be on Deanna's team!
And to win this book? Just go visit some of my blog tour areas today!
I'm at Stephanie Kuehnert's place, talking about a (somewhat embarrassing) song that made me triple-swoon in high school.
And over at Jessica Burkhart's, I'm doing the interview thing and giving away a copy of Violet by Design.
And if you haven't seen my which-character-am-I guest post at Young Adult Enchanting Reviews, check out that one too.
You can just comment below to tell me you peeked at my guest spots (I trust you), and you're entered for Sara's fantastic book! E-Z.
Contests that are still going on:
Monday's
Tuesday's
Teen Fiction Cafe
How will I ever keep track? I don't know, but it's fun!
