As many if you know I’ll be attending the ACFW Writing Conference at the end of the month. It’s my first time! To get to know some of the other authors attending I’m participating in a Pre-Conference Mix and Mingle.
Want to participate? Here’s what to do:
– Copy/paste and fill out your own answers (you don’t have to answer all of them!) in a post on your own website and paste the URL to that post (not your home page) using the handy link-up tool on Laurie’s page. Just click on the blue button below that says “Add your link”.
– Make sure to link back to this post after you fill out your answers so any of your readers who are conference attendees can participate, too! The more, the merrier.
– Click through the links below to get to know other conference attendees before St. Louis!
Q&A
Name: Sara Ella
What you write/tagline/trademark: Young Adult (Romance/Fantasy) ~ Happily Ever After is Never Far Away
Place in the book world: Pre-published author seeking representation for my 100,000 word YA romantic fantasy “Blemished”.
On a scale of hugger to 10-foot-pole, please rate your personal space: Hugs please!
The unique talking point that will get you going for hours: Books turned into movies. Hunger Games. Divergent. If I Stay. If you wanna get me talking, here’s where to start. Also, Starbucks works too. And Disney.
Loved ones at home you’ll be missing: My husband, 2 sweet girls and my French Press.
Conference goals we can pray for? Peace and confidence during pitches.
Anything we can celebrate with you? I’m a finalist in the YA category of the Genesis contest.
One or two ways we can help you build your platform? Yes! You can like my author page on Facebook and follow me on Twitter @SaraEllaWrites! Please also sign up for my monthly newsletter (form in the bottom right-hand corner of the home page). Oh, and I just started a channel on YouTube! I’d love for you to subscribe here!
Congratulations on being a finalist. This is my first ACFW conference as well.
Hi Christina! Thanks for saying hi! Yay! If you see me come give me a hug 🙂
So nice to meet you via the mix&mingle! What fun you’ll have attending the conference for the first time. It’s so much fun!
Hi Becky! Thanks! I am just thrilled you stopped by. I’m so excited about conference I have random dance parties in the kitchen because I’m just so pumped! 🙂
I’m always so impressed when someone finalizes in the contests. How cool.
Awww! Thanks Cara! I will admit it feels cool 🙂 I just really like the honest and constructive feedback. I need chisels. Contest judges are definitely that!
Congratulations on the finals, exciting! You will have a fabulous time at ACFW I am sure! Hope to meet you!
Thanks, Connilyn! What a pretty name you have 🙂 Hope to meet you too! I’m a hugger so if you see me don’t be afraid to give me a squeeze.
Yay! Thanks for playing along! You’ll love being a finalist. It’s so much fun 🙂
Thanks for starting this AWESOME mix and mingle, Laurie! I’m excited about being a finalist. I am just SO excited about all of it 🙂
So nice to meet you here, and congrats on your success in the First Impressions and Genesis contests! I hope you have a wonderful conference, and I hope we cross paths somewhere so I can say congrats in person! 🙂
Thanks so much, Erica! I hope we cross paths too. Can’t wait!
Hi Sara! Your tagline is FANTASTIC and perfect for the genre. Love it! 🙂 Hope to be able to meet you at ACFW this year!
Awww, thanks Ashley! I look forward to meeting you oh fabulous fellow Genesis finalist!
Hi Sara! I have If I Stay in my ridiculous TBR stack, but I didn’t know it was going to be a movie until I was standing in line with Hubby to see Guardians of the Galaxy. I watched the trailer, thinking about how awesome the story seemed, and then when the title flashed up, I felt like a dope because I’ve had this book sitting around for ages and haven’t read it yet. (Honestly, it’s been so long since I got it, I had forgotten what it was about!) Anyway, random silly story for ya… Congrats on finaling in the Genesis contest! Looking forward to meeting you!
ha ha! I love your story, Brandi! Thanks for sharing! Good book. Good movie, though if you get me talking about the differences between the two I will talk for hours. Thanks for stopping by and for the congrats! I look forward to meeting you as well!
Hey Sara! Congrats on finalizing in the Genesis contest! I am so proud of you! I’m keeping you in my prayers for your pitches. I’m staying a single room, so if you ever need a listening ear or quiet time, stop on by anytime for a chat and a hug. Can’t wait to meet you in a few weeks, fellow Disney girl! 🙂
Thanks, Marisa! I appreciate it and know I will need it. Are you going to the MBT pizza party Friday?