As promised, this week is extra-special because we have a second guest blogger, Elizabeth Scott! Elizabeth is the author of three fantastic books, Bloom, Perfect You, and Stealing Heaven (there she is on the left with Perfect You). One lucky commenter on today’s post will win a signed copy of Stealing Heaven! This contest closes a week from today. Don’t forget to enter our other current contest, for an audiobook of The Opposite of Invisible, and stay tuned for more contests, including an extra-awesome contest sometime next week. And now, on to our guest blogger:
I’m writing this on May 2nd, and I have to tell you, I’m a little nervous. It’s my first ever “guest blog” and I feel as I should have something profound to say about writing. But you know, I don’t. I still have so much to learn about how to write–not just the mechanics of it, though I’m quite certain I’ll never know enough about grammar, but about the heart and soul of stories themselves.
And that, I think, is the beauty of writing. It’s always surprising you. You start a story, you think you know where it’s going–maybe you’ve even taken notes–and all of a sudden, BOOM! Your characters aren’t telling your story anymore–they’re telling *their* story, and that moment…it’s one of the most amazing feelings. I mean, how often do you get to peak into someone else’s life, to see what their heart truly desires?
It’s also terrifying, because a lot of writing is about learning to let go, to not force what you want and to just wait and see what happens. And it can be hard, and whenever you think you’re done, it almost always turns out that you’ve just gotten started.
That’s what keeps me writing, though. I love the rush of an idea, I love the moment when I sit down and start to type. I love it when the people I’m writing about do what they want, and let me come along for the ride.
May 23, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Elizabeth Scott is a great writer. I loved both Bloom and Perfect You.
I really loved this guest blog, too. I totally agree with it, especially about the “characters telling *their* story”. I’m not sure a lot of non-writers get that (and even some writers, I’m sure, stick with their outlines), but it’s just the coolest thing ever to realize that you the author have such little control over what happens sometimes.
May 23, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Great Guest Blog!! I loved Perfect You. I’ve read it about 3 times. Elizabeth Scott is an amazing author and I can’t wait to read more of her books. =D
May 23, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Awesome. I love reading guest blogs. Unfortunately, I’ve never had the chance to read any of Elizabeth’s book, though you can be sure they’re all on my wish list :)
May 23, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Ahh! Elizabeth Scott is such a great author! I’ve read both Bloom and Perfect You, and I can’t wait to get my hands on Stealing Heaven. :]
May 23, 2008 at 8:10 pm
elizabeth you rock! i love your books, i really need to read Bloom! sign me up for a copy of Stealing Heaven!! please!
May 24, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Great guest blog! I loved reading it. :) And I’d love to be entered for a signed copy of Stealing Heaven!
May 24, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Great guest blog. That MUST be an amazing feeling to have the characters begin to tell their own story. And I agree, I love how books allow you to peak into someone’s life..must be even better to be writing it!
-Lauren
May 24, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Awesome guest blog! I love Elizabeth Scott’s books. She’s a great writer!
I’d love a signed copy of Stealing Heaven! Please enter me =)
May 24, 2008 at 9:30 pm
That was a wonderful guest blog! Wow, that feeling you described sounds… freaky/awesome. But in a good way! I would love to feel that way at least once in my life. I can’t wait to read Stealing Heaven, coz it sounds so awesome!
~Lucy D =)
May 26, 2008 at 9:39 am
I love Elizabeth Scott’s books!
And I’d love to be entered for a signed copy of Stealing Heaven. :-)
May 27, 2008 at 3:10 am
I just got Perfect You and can’t wait to read it. I’d love a copy of this book too. Sign me up!
May 27, 2008 at 3:11 am
Never read her books but have heard some good stuff. I’d love to win.
May 27, 2008 at 7:26 am
That’s really cool! Thanks for sharing. I’m looking forward to reading Stealing Heaven, and congrats on the publication of it!
May 27, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I think that was an excellent guest blog. ^_^ WTG Elizabeth Scott.
May 28, 2008 at 6:43 am
I loved Perfect You! I read it at least 10 times. I can’t wait to read stealing heaven!
May 28, 2008 at 6:46 am
I am dying to read Perfect You and Stealing Heaven looks so good too!!
May 30, 2008 at 11:29 am
I haven’t read any of her books yet…but I’ve been really wanting to read all of them :D *is hopeful*
September 15, 2008 at 5:07 pm
I just finished Stealing Heaven a few days ago and it was AMAZING. A little frustrating at times, but fantastic none the less. Love it!
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