I just finished reading
The Daughters, Joanna Philbin's debut novel (yes, she's Regis Philbin's daughter), and she can write! I was impressed, immediately sucked in, and I read the novel on a Saturday afternoon on my beachfront balcony (thank you, Emerald Coast Writers Conference!).
Fourteen-year-old Lizzie Summers always expects fawning photographers and adoring fans to surround her gorgeous supermodel mother. But when Lizzie is approached by a fashion photographer who believes that she’s “the new face of beauty,” Lizzie surprises herself and her family by becoming the newest Summers woman to capture the media’s spotlight.
In this debut young adult series tailored for younger teens, author Joanna Philbin explores what it’s really like to grow up in the thick of the celebrity world. As Lizzie and her two best friends (and fellow daughters-of-celebrities) juggle normal high school events with glamorous family functions, they discover the pitfalls of fame and the importance of friendship.
CONTEST: One lucky commenter will win a brand new copy of the ARC, the first in a great new YA series. Gossip Girl fans, this one's for you. Be sure to include your email address so I know how to contact you.
Extra entries:
+1 New followers
+2 If you're already a follower
+1 Linking to my contest on your blog, twitter, etc. Include links. (up to 5)
+3 For posting about my contest on your blog. (Must be actual post)
+2 Add me to your blog roll
+3 for referring someone to the contest
+3 for being the person referred
This contest is open internationally! It will end April 30th at 11:59 pm Eastern time. Winner will be announced May 1st. Good luck and happy entering!
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Five Random Things About Suzie
1. I drink so much orange soda, it's probably running through my veins. I've been known to go through a twelve pack of diet sunkist in a day.
2. I'm legitimately nocturnal (or a vampire). I will be so exhausted at two pm that I'm falling asleep standing up - it has happened before, at Six Flags no less - but as soon as the sun goes down I'm wide awake.
3. I have a gorgeous unused $6000 Reem Acra wedding dress hanging in my closet, and it showed up on my doorstep the same day my (now ex) fiance broke up with me. And thank God for that. I wouldn't have wanted to waste that dress on him.
4. Social anxiety plagues me daily. I write a script and practice in front of the mirror when I have to make a phone call, but most people who interact with me have no idea how nervous I am (or perhaps they lie) because I've worked so hard to try to overcome it.
5. I'm actually worried that I will never love my children (when I do have them in the far off future) as much as I love my dogs. I just like animals better than people - they're sweet and innocent and soft and furry - is that so wrong?
42 comments:
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I would love to win this book for my daughter as a surprise gift.
Carol T (International entry)
Thanks
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+2 I'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway.
+2 I'm already a follower
stella.exlibris (at) gmail DOT com
+2 I'm already a follower
+2 you're on my blog roll
Thanks for this great contest! :)
This is probably one I will pass on to my daughter, after I have read it.
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Cool!
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Enter me please, my daughter loves to read. Thank you.
I'm a new follower, thank you.
Oooh yay! I'm already a follower!
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I'm already a follower, count me in! tWarner419@aol.com
I'm already a follower, so YAY!
(Your blog usually freaks me out because it's the same layout as mine and sometimes I forget which window is open to which. Then I'm left to wonder when I made all these posts I don't remember making ;-P )
Hi!!
I'am a new follower :)
thank you!
Thanks for the opportunity!
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my sister would definitely love to have this book!her birthday's on the 3rd of may, so this will be a great gift for her!
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a new follower!
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+2 I'm already a follower
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+1 New Follower
I want this book!
Sounds good. Please enter me..
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thanks for this!
+2 already a follower
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Thank you for the opportunity!
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I'd love to enter! Thanks!
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International Entrant
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i was referred by by the way :)
I would love to read this book!
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Oops I forgot to leave my email!
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I am a follower of your blog.
Love & Hugs,
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I'd love to play please!
Already a follower.
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I would love the chance to win a copy... thank you
I would love to read this book, please count me in! :D
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Anna ♥
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+1 New follower
I'd like to enter! I'm an old follower :)
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sounds good
+2 current follower
Great giveaway!
Please count me in. Thanks.
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I would love to enter!
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thaaanks :)
I'm a fan of the Philbin's and would love to be a winner.
I've been looking forward to this book. Great giveaway!
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I adore YA literature! It's come such a long way from my Judy Blume days (though ya gotta love Judy!). I'd love to read this. (1st entry =1)
Extras:
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Thanks so much for the giveaway!I am dying to read this book!Thanks again!
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