tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post6296580483922974948..comments2024-03-19T07:17:59.551-04:00Comments on Chick Lit Central: Sarah Pekkanen is our first "third timer" and she has a book to give away!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06488832373580617482noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-18193277727158310962012-04-15T15:39:58.101-04:002012-04-15T15:39:58.101-04:00I think it's based on good characters and plot...I think it's based on good characters and plot.<br /><br />I follow the blog.<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway.<br /><br />bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)combn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-31850819710917564782012-04-15T14:16:24.750-04:002012-04-15T14:16:24.750-04:00This looks like a great book!
I think the key to ...This looks like a great book!<br /><br />I think the key to a successful chick lit book is to have interesting, likeable, and realistic characters.<br /><br />I'm a follower!<br /><br />bjoneill@hotmail.comBridget O'Neillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-41680794693303004382012-04-15T09:32:51.582-04:002012-04-15T09:32:51.582-04:001. Please tell us: What do you think the key is to...1. Please tell us: What do you think the key is to a successful chick lit novel?<br /><br />Having a realistic character - usually one that has faults we can identify with!<br /><br />2. Follow this blog and post a comment saying you are a follower (if you already follow, that's fine too).<br /><br />Already follow this blog.<br /><br />3. Post this contest on Facebook or Twitter or in your blog, and leave a comment saying where you've posted it.<br /><br />Facebook - Sabrina-Kate Eryou<br />Twitter - stereoqueenbee<br /><br />4. Join Chick Lit Central on Facebook. Edit settings if you don't want to receive a lot of messages at your e-mail account. Please read our posting guidelines as well. (If you're already a member, let us know that too.)<br /><br />Am a member.<br /><br />queenofcrunk at gmail dot com<br /><br />Almost missed this giveaway - FB turned off my notifications for your page! BOO!StereoQueenBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874850721470079147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-39331105243719527062012-04-14T14:30:23.734-04:002012-04-14T14:30:23.734-04:00Chick Lit must have a heroine with heart and a lit...Chick Lit must have a heroine with heart and a little humor!<br /><br />I am a follower and I tweeted about the giveaway (@booksnyc)<br /><br />booksncity (at) gmail (dot) comBooksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-89210967006529632942012-04-14T08:42:31.979-04:002012-04-14T08:42:31.979-04:00I'm a member of CLC!
Ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) c...I'm a member of CLC!<br />Ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) comHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17107614231875526662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-85681580864811557112012-04-14T08:41:38.765-04:002012-04-14T08:41:38.765-04:00I'm a follower!
Ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) comI'm a follower!<br />Ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) comHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17107614231875526662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-27989130125258205932012-04-14T08:40:55.766-04:002012-04-14T08:40:55.766-04:00I think the key is humor and great characters! I l...I think the key is humor and great characters! I love Sarah's work!<br />Ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) comHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17107614231875526662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-90926829616393836652012-04-13T17:17:42.028-04:002012-04-13T17:17:42.028-04:00Strong characters who blend well together. I want ...Strong characters who blend well together. I want to see them interact and the chemistry between them.<br /><br />GFC follower.<br />Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)comNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02720440727711737600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-66450356471148467682012-04-12T22:33:16.451-04:002012-04-12T22:33:16.451-04:00Good characters who are smart and funny.
I am a f...Good characters who are smart and funny.<br /><br />I am a follower.<br /><br />wordywon at gmail dot comEricahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349971045236076277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-31574807978574965052012-04-12T12:01:07.793-04:002012-04-12T12:01:07.793-04:00I love Sarah Pekkanen's novels and her hilario...I love Sarah Pekkanen's novels and her hilarious fb upfdates, so it won;t come as a surprise that a successful Chick Lit novel should have humor as a key ingredient. I follow Sarah and CLC on fb and blog. Thanks for the chance to win!<br /><br />cherbasonATgmailDOTcomCher Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-81456766976068970842012-04-11T23:15:34.617-04:002012-04-11T23:15:34.617-04:00Great interview! I love insight into writers'...Great interview! I love insight into writers' live and processes. I've read very positive views of These Girls and would love to win a copy. I read Sarah's first two titles as ebooks and would love a hard copy of her work to grace my shelves!<br /><br />I think a great chick lit book has to have real, well-developed characters and dialogue that feels genuine. When a character is just a collection of stereotypes with a cool name, I'm not drawn in. When dialogue is stilted, I can't stick with a book.<br /><br />I follow on Twitter (I'm @nottobrag) -- mep AT nottobrag DOT netmephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074153090546740903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-8816384796088447192012-04-11T20:36:52.062-04:002012-04-11T20:36:52.062-04:00I think a successful CL novel is one that reaches ...I think a successful CL novel is one that reaches out to many people, a current or past relatable subject/topic, inspiring characters of hope, strength, support and perserverance.<br /><br />I'm definitely a happy follower!<br /><br />leela_fitzgerald(at)yahoo.comleelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-81400346895480587782012-04-11T15:47:59.425-04:002012-04-11T15:47:59.425-04:00I think a successful Chick-Lit novel needs relatab...I think a successful Chick-Lit novel needs relatable characters and ROMANCE! I love a good, cheesy romance in my chick-lit. :) <br /><br />I follow via GFC - Kristilyn. <br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway!<br /><br />readinginwinter(AT)gmail.comKristilyn (Reading in Winter)http://www.readinginwinter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-39873964733073241652012-04-11T13:15:41.838-04:002012-04-11T13:15:41.838-04:00I think the key is a character or characters that ...I think the key is a character or characters that are real enough that as a reader you can identify with.<br /><br />-blog follower<br />-tweeted<br />-member of CLC on FB<br /><br />Margaret<br />singitm(at)hotmail(dot)comLiterary Chanteusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618034360122552670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-69537599581658505782012-04-11T09:34:00.665-04:002012-04-11T09:34:00.665-04:00follow on gfc and fb
kyfaithw at aol dot comfollow on gfc and fb<br />kyfaithw at aol dot comfaithspagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812048364447205884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-46163449692967169442012-04-11T09:33:08.445-04:002012-04-11T09:33:08.445-04:00Fun loving characters
easy to follow storyline
ky...Fun loving characters<br />easy to follow storyline<br /><br />kyfaithw at aol dot comfaithspagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812048364447205884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-77986639737873961592012-04-11T08:34:29.165-04:002012-04-11T08:34:29.165-04:00I love Sarah Pekkanen! Her books are fabulous!
bo...I love Sarah Pekkanen! Her books are fabulous!<br /><br />bonus entries:<br /><br />1) The key would be characters that are lovable and ones that you can relate to. <br /><br />2) Follower<br /><br />3) I'm a FB member of your group!<br /><br />leoandchelle at yahoo dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157079109164214233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-13514630354728513092012-04-11T03:30:58.941-04:002012-04-11T03:30:58.941-04:00I read Chick-lit as a "reward" after my ...I read Chick-lit as a "reward" after my pile of required reading for college (consisting of way too many textbooks and classic literature), so I really just want something funny. Maybe also likable characters who are honest and have gigantic ego. I love a protag with a load of confidence (even if sometimes it's for the wrong reasons.)<br /><br />Follower already! =)<br /><br />Joined CLC on FB.<br /><br />Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lilboxism/status/189978699842588672<br /><br />lilianxcheng AT gmail DOT comLilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540910005642018594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-42641155600013142682012-04-11T00:25:48.884-04:002012-04-11T00:25:48.884-04:00I think the key to a successful chick lit novel is...I think the key to a successful chick lit novel is a strong main female character that is relatable. <br /><br />I follow the blog on Twitter (@greenurlifenow) and will post this contest on Facebook. Am a member of CLC on FB.<br /><br />sunnydaysrule AT hotmail DOT com<br /><br /><br /><br />BonnieGoGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14561524168646237132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-76654279281980935632012-04-10T22:50:50.228-04:002012-04-10T22:50:50.228-04:00I think the key is realism. People need to realiz...I think the key is realism. People need to realize that chick lit isn't fluffy girl-meets-boy writing.<br /><br />Follow the blog<br /><br />Follow on facebook<br /><br />gailnbob(at)telus(dot)netGailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-12521902050786530972012-04-10T21:51:16.745-04:002012-04-10T21:51:16.745-04:00O1. swtiine(at)gmail(dot)com
O2. I think believabl...O1. swtiine(at)gmail(dot)com<br />O2. I think believable characters is the most important thing in a chick lit book. If I cannot believe the characters, I can't get into the story.<br />O3. already follow this blogANNIE Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655307647425146964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-56964226619902511072012-04-10T20:26:47.831-04:002012-04-10T20:26:47.831-04:00This author sounds like one I'd enjoy. I'm...This author sounds like one I'd enjoy. I'm glad I'm following Chick Lit Central's Blog.Karen Lenfesteyhttp://www.karensnovels.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-48492354600639144352012-04-10T18:56:44.887-04:002012-04-10T18:56:44.887-04:00I would love to win/read this book. It sounds ter...I would love to win/read this book. It sounds terrific.<br /><br />I am a GFC follower<br /><br />I just want a story that is believable. I don't like to read something too bizarre.<br /><br />lkish77123 at gmail dot comLinda Kishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691270187098793014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-72815745250795111012012-04-10T18:24:52.550-04:002012-04-10T18:24:52.550-04:00chick lit novel...it has to be the story...and the...chick lit novel...it has to be the story...and the heroine in it :)<br /><br />thanks for the chance to read sarah's latest masterpiece.<br /><br />i'm a follower, too<br /><br />karenk<br />kmkuka at yahoo dot comkarenkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059861255253991778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622828765030571851.post-37310402321158606852012-04-10T16:44:56.321-04:002012-04-10T16:44:56.321-04:00I feel a successful chick lit novel must have a le...I feel a successful chick lit novel must have a lead heroine that we root for. I've read many where I didn't like the lead at all so I didn't care enough about what I was reading. And I want a happy ending!<br /><br />I follow on GFC (mamie316)<br /><br />And I am a member on Facebook.(Mary Rauch Ward)<br /><br />mryward(at)yahoo(dot)comMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997960073314577995noreply@blogger.com