Teens have it so good these days. I mean, come on. Cell phones, (we’re from the “pager” era) IPods, (um, is this where we mention we remember 8-tracks?) and YA fiction. So not only do these kids get to listen to their favorite song over and over without rewinding a tape, they also have a whole genre of fiction devoted just to them. And the best part? There’s a ton of awesome YA writers out there. (Just ask Liz-she’s a closeted YA addict!)
And we’re lucky enough to have Sarah Mlynowski sharing 5 things we don’t know about her today. She’s the author of the popular Magic in Manhattan series. Her latest YA effort, Gimme a Call is a lot of fun (AND has already been optioned by Paramount!). It’s a lighthearted read about a girl who, after dropping her cell phone in a fountain, is able to call her fourteen-year-old self and tell her all the things she wish she had known three years ago.
Want to win a copy? We’ve got five! Just leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win! We’ll choose the winner by random drawing on Wednesday evening.
And if you’re just unable to embrace your inner teen, don’t fret-Sarah’s got some chick lit up her sleeve too. In fact, Me vs. Me is one of our favorite books and See Jane Write is a must read for any aspiring chick lit author!
So take a minute to get to know more about the fabulous Sarah! And wait till you see the VIDEO evidence she provided to back up one of her 5 things! Love it!
5 things Liz & Lisa didn’t know about…Sarah Mlynowski!
1. I speak four languages. English, French, Hebrew and Yiddish. Yes, Yiddish. I’m not kibitzing with you.
2. I’ve moved eleven times in the last fifteen years. Two countries, four cities, six roommates, one husband, and one adorable baby. So much packing tape.
3. My mom is a novelist too. She’s published four romance novels under the name Elissa Ambrose. Obviously, when I read her books, I skip over the sex scenes.
4. I hate soda. I don’t understand the appeal. I’ve never understood the appeal. Those bubbles burn. Why would anyone want to drink something that causes pain? It makes no sense.
5. I learned how to ride a bike when I was twenty-seven. My dad tried to teach me when I was a kid, but I refused to let him take off the training wheels. My husband decided enough was enough, and taught me on our honeymoon. Unfortunately, I mowed down some flowers. Unfortunately, there is video evidence-see below!
To read more about the lovely Sarah Mlynowski, head on over to her website or find her on Facebook and Twitter!
xoxo, Liz & Lisa
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Sounds like a fun story.
That is a lot of moving! Yikes!
Have to add Gimmee a call to my reading list, looks cute!
I love learning about my fave authors (and discovering new ones) on your “5 Things” posts! Glad there are others out there who get freaked out by soda pop…
Lori
She’s the Author of “Milkrun” right? I loved that book! Very funny.
I’ve been wanting to read another by her.
I am a big fan of YA books. I would be psyched to get to read this one for free!
sounds like a fun book to read. been looking for something new to occupy my time.
I also tried to learn how to bike when I was about 5 or 6 I think however during my first and last attempt I struggled to balance and almost fell so I stopped. If ever I would bike I would do so with training wheels on ;) It somewhat ironic to know if you are reading your mom’s romance novels hehe ;)
My teenage daughter LOVES Sarah’s books! We would love to have a copy– sounds like one I would enjoy, too :). Thanks, ladies…I’m off to wake up my girl to tell her about it!
HAHaha LOVE the video!!!! How cute! Would love to read this book! Hope I win!!! :) xoxoBeth
Would love to win! Sounds like a great story.
If I won this book it would be passed around to my whole family: teenage nieces (if appropriate); mom; two sisters; and some of there friends. It will be in much-loved but perhaps a bit tattered state. Like a teddy bear missing a little stuffing with one eye loose.
Aaack, I despise bad grammar & mispelling. Of course I meant “their friends”, not “there friends”. I’m so ashamed.
Mary, no worries, you should see my posts before my husband proof reads them. We’re all friends here! xoxo
Thanks Maria! xo
Good Luck Beth!
Heidi, you should try some of her Chick Lit, we LOVE Me vs. Me!
Ella, I know right? Thanks for the comment!
Elaine, good luck! xo
Wendy, yep, she sure is! You’ll love Me vs. Me, check it out.
Lori, I know, I’m a total soda hater too!
Thanks for the comment Addie! xo
LeDawn, I know, I hate moving!
Rebecca, it is! xo
Sound like fun book! Hoping to win this copy!
Christy- good luck!
I LOVE books that are made into movies ! Would love to check out Sarah’s latest.
What a fun premise for a book! Would love to read this! And I can’t believe I’ve found someone who’s moved as much as me! 9 times (4 states) in 10 years. I think I’ve found my gypsy soulmate! :-)
I’m getting ready to start a new book and this one sounds awesome!
This sounds so fun, I would love to win a copy!
This book sounds great! I completely agree that kids have it so easy these days…I met an 11 year old with a cell phone last week….where is she going to be that an adult won’t be with her…is that really a necessity? Hope to win a copy! Good Luck everyone…this will most def be on my summer reading list!!
As always, love your posts! Would love to win a copy!
I’ve only recently gotten into YA Fiction via one of my fav authors! I’ll definitely have to try out this newest book. Sounds like a great story :)
Mary- you definitely should!
The book sounds like alot of fun. I LOVE the Magic in Manhattan series. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
BBBG- Wow- you are a gypsy :)
Cheryl- it is!
Colleen- good luck!
Jennifer – Thanks so much for commenting again!
Kat- thanks so much!
Tina- You definitely should! Thanks for commenting!
Not to come off sounding like a crazy fan but I LOVE LOVE LOVE Sarah’s books!! Both the YA and Chick Lit variety. I find myself laughing with every story, and finding it hard to put the book down. I’m crossing my fingers that Sarah will write another chick lit story soon (while I love the YA I’m craving a new chick lit!)
BTW – Gimmie a Call is a GREAT read! I read it the first week it was out while I was on vacation and couldn’t get enough! When driving, my boyfriend likes for me to read to him and even he got very into the story. When I would read by myself (usually at 7am when he was still sleeping – I’m an early riser!) he would chase me down shouting “WHAT HAPPENED?!?!?! HOW COULD YOU READ AHEAD!” I highly recommend Gimmie a Call (and apparantly so does my bf).
I admire anyone who can stand moving that often! Please enter me.
Learned to ride a bike at 27! thats crazy, i bet it is harder when you are an adult too
WOW!! I’m a military wife and thought that we have moved a lot. She has me beat big time!!! I can’t even imagine! :O I love Sarah’s short stories in “Girls Night Out” and “Girl’s Night In”. Would love to read a full novel that she has written!
I never thought about rewinding a tape, that would be a pain just to listen to your favorite song again!! This sounds like a fun book!! She’s moved a ton! And all over the place!!
Yay! Another Jewish author. :) I know minimal Yiddish, thanks to my late maternal grandma. I also know minimal Hebrew, thanks to how disorganized my Hebrew school class was. I can read prayers though. :)
Anyway, this book sounds really cute and Sarah sounds like a fun author.
Please enter me in this giveaway. Thanks! :)
thanks for the chance to read this fabulous novel :)
Me! Me! Pick me! =)
She sounds very entertaining based on her 5 answers! Will be checking out her books! Thanks for the chance and thanks for introducing us to authors we may never have known about! Kudos
OMG Everyone is talking about this book. I can’t wait to read it!
Would love, love, love to read and review this book on my site!
Also, is it just me or is anyone else not able to see the video because it’s labeled as “private?”
best,
jocelyn
Would love to win this book!! :)
Kourtney– you don’t come across crazy at all! We obsess, crush, you name it, on our favorite authors! xo
JenP- consider yourself entered!
Erika- weren’t her “5 things” unique! Loved them!
Susan- Thanks so much for commenting!
Namine- you never had to rewind? *sigh* so lucky!
Melissa- Thanks so much for commenting!
Karen- you’re welcome! thanks for your comment!
Sarah Beth- you never know!
Chasity- You’re so welcome!
I love finding out about new authors, especially in the YA category. I am a high school teacher and am constantly searching for new books to entice my students with! (I also enjoy reading them!!)
All the authors on you’re site have been amazing to say the least! I have heard nothing but good things about this book, and can’t wait to read it!
That is too funny about skipping over the sex scenes her mother wrote! Although can’t say I blame her!
I love YA fiction. I’m 22 now and I hope I still love it when I’m 32! Gimme a Call sounds like a fun book. I’ll definitely be reading it asap!
Emily, I love them too! Thanks for the comment! xo
Maddie, thank you so much! SO glad you like it! xo
Krysten, I know, that’s like finding lingerie in your mom’s drawer!
Krista, I’m *gulp* 36 and I still love it too!
I sure wish I could go back in time and tell my teenage self a few things! Hindsight is 20/20 i suppose…
I love Sarah M and would love to get a copy of her new book!!!
Love, love, love her books! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Love Sarah Mlynowski! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Who won in this give away? just curious
Ella, we’ll be choosing the winner tonight! xo
ooooooo, I hope I still have time to enter!! Hope I’m not too late. Excited about this author.
Nina, don’t worry, you made it in time! =)
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of GIMME A CALL by Sarah Mlynowski! (poundhound2@gmail.com, ra6352@gmail.com, cmbezouska@gmail.com, maddier@uga.edu and ledawnwebb@netscape.net). THANK YOU to EVERYONE who commented and continues to comment and support our site! xoxo, Liz & Lisa
Big congratulations to the winners! Enjoy your books! Liz and Lisa thanks for the website and all you do!
Ciao Bellas,
Ardee-ann
Thanks Ardee-ann! We appreciate the support!
Congrats winners!!!
big congrats to winners ;)