Set in Regency England, the book had fantastic characters, a complex plot with layers, wit, humor, and everything that makes a good story GREAT. I plan to buy more of her books soon. (I recommend doing so. Here's her website.)
What I didn't expect to discover later on is her riot of a personality. Before the LDStorymakers conference and the Whitney Gala, she and I ended up exchanging a few e-mails. It was a good thing I wasn't ever drinking anything when I opened her messages, because she had me laughing and snorting every time, and I would have been spewing drinks onto my computer screen. Sarah is an absolute riot, so I made sure to track her down and meet her in person at the Whitney Gala.
Recently she was asked to be the "opening act" at a writer's retreat, sort of a warm-up for attendees for the upcoming speakers. The theme of the retreat was "Romancing the Story."
What she came up with was a brilliant video. It might be funnier to writers than non-writers, but I'm thinking anyone who's ever read a book will laugh their heads off.
She sure "romances" the story. I'm guessing it's not quite what the retreat organizers meant, but I'm also guessing it got a lot of laughs.
Then again, Sarah herself is the first to admit she's not normal. She's a writer.
Enjoy!
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Now THAT is stinkin' hilarious!
We didn't put any limits on Sarah's presentation, and were very happy with it.
Love it!!
She is awesome!
Awesome! We were down at the Y book store the other day and I had to point out your book to the group I was with- so exciting!
I just want to thank you and all the writers who not only care about telling a good story but telling it WELL. I just read 'Sisters' by Danielle Steele. I picked it up at Costco because it was about 4 sisters (there are 5 girls in my family). I figured it would be a light read which was all I was up to post Swine Flu.
What a trainwreck! Unbelievable characters, TERRIBLE pacing (too slow on the boring parts, not enough build up to the few good ones). I muddled through because I'm a finisher but man, it was a poor, poor excuse for a book.
So, I've recommitted myself to reading well-written books because if I'm gonna commit my time and money, I don't want to feel like THAT at the end! Thanks for the referal. I'll look forward to reading her work.
Very cute.
So funny! Thanks for introducing her through your blog. I am looking forward to reading some of her work.
I enjoyed watching that. And now I have some new books to put on my list to read!
One quick note about Sarah's books--they're self-published, which means she hasn't had the luxury of a professional copy editor to fix minor typos here and there.
But I (yes, me, the Grammar Nazi) am willing to overlook a couple of typos in favor of a well-told story that draws me in and makes me forget that the characters aren't real people. She's an awesome writer.
Just so you know going in. :)
Unfortunately, Joel took the speakers out of our computer so I can't listen, so there's not much point in watching.
I will however make sure to put her books on my to-read lists.
The video was cute and funny. I would have loved to be at the her session.
Okay. Now that was funny! I can see why she cracks you up. And you've sold me on her book as well. It will be next read.
I cried at the end. Poor rejected writer.
J/K Way funny!
That was hilarious! And you don't need speakers.
That was the funniest thing I've seen in ages! She is such a hoot!
That's hilarious!
I saw a "flair" button the other day taht said "Mr. Darcy: Kicking Edward's sparkly butt since 1813." Now I love me some Twilight, but I thought that was hilarious!
Awesome!
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