Biting Back, Moving, and Endless Possibilities
[image error]Before we get to this week's Anonymous Teen Reader, I want to remind everyone that you still have a little over 24 hours to enter the Valentine's Day Take care of Yourself Giveaway. All you have to do to enter is post a comment sharing your favorite way to treat yourself, and you're in for a bunch of awesome self-pamepering goodies! But the contest closes for new entries tomorrow at midnight, so HURRY!
I also asked you guys via the Friday Poll which item YOU would like to win in the big Circle of Fire giveaway. Right now, the Ipod Touch is just a couple of points ahead of the Kindle. I'm going to be giving away whichever one wins in the poll (you can vote for an Ipod Classic, too), so if you care, get thyself to the Friday Poll and VOTE. I'm going to take the figures at Midnight EST February 14th and call it!
Oh! And I need some more Anonymous Teen Readers for this feature. If you'd like to be one of them, just send an email to prophecypress@aol.com with "Anonymous Teen Reader" in the subject line and we'll get you the questions. Ditto the Song of the Week. Tell us which song YOU'RE loving this week by sending it to prophecypress@aol.com with "Song of the Week" in the subject line.
And now, meet Lana, this week's Anonymouse Teen Reader! She's awesome!
Interview Code Name (you choose!);
Lana
Current country of residence;
United States Of America
Male or female?
Female
Age;
14
ABOUT THE BOOKS
How many books, on average, do you read a month?
One or two. depends how long it is and depends how much school work I have.
Favorite kind of book and why;
I like fantasy books because they can take you away to places you never dreamed of going
Name the single most important factor in your decision to purchase a book;
If the book does not sound good, I will not read it.
What makes you feel like you're reading or have read a truly amazing book?
If the book can make me feel like I am a part of it, then I know that it is the right book for me.
How important is a friend's recommendation in your decision to purchase a book?
Some what important
Thing you'd like to see more or less of in the YA genre;
More murder mysteries or fantasy – I like for the books to make me feel like I am a part of it
What's your biggest pet peeve in a book?
When the editor of a book misses a spelling or grammar error.
Paperback or hardcover?
I have tons of paperbacks but i do prefer Hard Cover
Series or stand-alone?
Series – I dislike books that stand alone because it always leaves me wondering – what happens next?
ALL ABOUT YOU
If you had a life philosophy or motto, what would it be?
Let no one stand in the way of achieveing your dreams (I LIKE it!)
Are your parents divorced?
Yes.
Do you feel that being a teenager is difficult? If so, why?
Yes. peer presure mostly.
List some of your hobbies.
Reading, Writing, Graphic design
Why do you think teenagers feel the need to label one another?
Because, when a teenager lables another, it is basically saying, this is who you are or this is who I think you are and this is how I view you – it lowers self esteem.
Favorite color?
I have many – actually – 3 Orange, Black and Red
Is there anything in your past that makes you sad or angry? If so, are you willing to share it here?
When I was little, I moved. I moved away from all of my friends and family and that's what made me both mad and sad
What is your passion?
Reading.
Do you feel the need to pretend to be someone you're not? If so, why?
No. sure, when you were little kids that was okay but now if you do that people label you as a poser and that's not what I am.
What kinds of things do you think about when you're all alone?
I think about the endless posibilities – fictional stuff.
How do you keep your bed? Covered in pillows? Made perfect every morning? A mess of tangled sheets?
Perfect every morning
Do you ever feel the need to be invisible? If so, why?
Yes, I feel to those who do not like me I shall be invisible because they don't like me any ways so why would I want to be un invisible?
Do you believe that you will ever find the type of love you read about and see in books and movies?
Yes.
Do you like school? Why or why not?
Yes! I love school! all of my friends are there!
Do you believe that education is important?
Well, some subjects, yes – others, not so much.
Are the cliques you read about or see on TV present in your school?
Yep, totally, from goths to emos, to preps and geeks.
Do you ever feel awkward and uncomfortable?
Yes.
Favorite animal?
A seal.
Have you ever been mean to someone? If so, why? How do you feel about it now?
Yes – but you do have to understand – If someone bites, I have to offend my self and bite back – and yes, sometimes I do feel bad
Do you regret any of the choices you've made? If so, are you willing to share them here?
Not so far no. but if I did I would share.
Do they wonder or worry about what other people think about you? Be honest!
Yes Ma'm I do.
