I almost wrote "Not Selling Out - PUTTING OUT" as the title of this post because it made me giggle seeing how I'm twelve.
However, I'm not technically putting anything out and instead am giving out copies of my friend Eileen Cook's new book What Would Emma Do?
Eileen's the author of Unpredictable (which we all read and loved, yes?) and What Would Emma Do? is her first YA novel.
From Amazon.com's description:
While juggling friendship issues (her best friend isn't speaking to her), a love triangle-turned-square (okay, maybe she shouldn't have kissed her best friend's boyfriend...but it was totally an accident!...sort of), and escalating mayhem in her small religious town (uh-oh...what would Jesus do?), Emma realizes she has to stop trying to please everyone around her and figure out what she wants for herself. It's time to start asking, "What would Emma do?"
I just got my copy and haven't read it yet, but I loved her first book and am totally on board with this one if for no reason other than how liberally parentheses have been used in the description.
Now maybe the YA genre won't appeal to all of you, but I'm betting it will to those with daughters or those who lost more than one night's sleep worrying about the whole Bella/Edward/Jacob conundrum. (Y'all know who you are.) (And I share your shame.)
To win your copy sent personally by me, simply post your favorite take on the phrase of What Would Jesus Do, e.g. What Would Tyler Durden Do or What Would Jack Bauer Do. I'm going to pick one winner from Jennsylvania.com and one from MySpace.
Good luck! You have until noon tomorrow to hit me with your best shot. (So fire away.)
P.S. Hey, Sally, since it seems to be super important to you, please note I paid for these books myself and am receiving nothing in return save for good karma and a big hug from Eileen next time I see her. (Suck on that, yes?)
What would Anne Coulter do?
Posted by: Kim Mc | January 06, 2009 at 12:21 PM
What would Tom Collichio do? be snarky and gorgeous!
Posted by: Zena Perez | January 06, 2009 at 12:18 PM
What would Rick Steves do? This was our mantra while travelign Europe as college students.
Posted by: Liz Hoffman | January 06, 2009 at 12:14 PM
What Would Weight Watchers Do?
(WWWWD)
(hilarious with the 4 W's)
Posted by: Jessica | January 06, 2009 at 11:57 AM
What would Zack Morris do?
He always seemed to have pretty good ideas back at Bayside :)
Posted by: Lauren | January 06, 2009 at 11:54 AM
What would Paul Rudd do?
Posted by: Hillary Fowler | January 06, 2009 at 11:31 AM
What would Stacey London and Clinton Kelly do?
Posted by: Maggie | January 06, 2009 at 11:27 AM
WWBD?
what would bono do?
Posted by: Colleen | January 06, 2009 at 11:23 AM
What would Jen Lancaster on Ambien with a white wine chaser do?
Posted by: erin valentine | January 06, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Two comments:
A) As a Sally (not to be confused with being a sally), I feel very violated by this other Sally who is apparently acting like a real sally.
B) What would your mom do? Answer: Your dad, the mailman, the pool boy, the Comcast guy, her boss, etc. Who doesn't like a good mom joke?
Posted by: Sally | January 06, 2009 at 11:10 AM
What would all the people that have read your book and swear that they are the second coming of YOU, Jen Lancaster, Would do?
Posted by: Dorae | January 06, 2009 at 11:02 AM
What would Riggins Do? As in Big Tim Riggins. From Firday Night Lights. The best show on TV. Come on, you have to know it?!
Posted by: Amy Hughes | January 06, 2009 at 11:01 AM
What Would Trudeau Do?
The answer is always kiss it or give it the finger.
Posted by: Garnigal | January 06, 2009 at 11:01 AM
WWBO'RD?
What Would Bill O'Reilly do?
(He'd yell "F*** it, we'll do it live!")
Posted by: Mary | January 06, 2009 at 10:54 AM
What would Agent 99 do?
Posted by: Karin | January 06, 2009 at 10:50 AM
WWSD?
What Would Sookie Do? (HBO, TrueBlood...also based on book series, Twilight for adults;o).....
I am a fanatic of vampire novels/shows/movies;o)
OOHH, speaking of movies .....
WWKD?....What Would Keanu Do?
or how bout,
WWGBD? Scottish hottie Gerard Butler;o)!!! yummy!!!! I really heart Gerard;o)!!!
OK, even if I don't win, Jen Lancaster still ROCKS:O)!!!!!!
Posted by: Lysa Martinez | January 06, 2009 at 10:47 AM
What would Mrs. C do? as said by the Fonze.
Posted by: Karin | January 06, 2009 at 10:47 AM
WWLD~
What would The Lovemaster do?
Gotta love Craig Shoemaker!
Posted by: Jennifer Hopkins | January 06, 2009 at 10:32 AM
WWRBD?
What Would Rod Blagojevich Do?
(He would probably steal the free book from you, claim that it is too *f-ing* valuable and then try to sell it, so that he has spending money for soap and smokes while he's in the clink).
Posted by: Kristen | January 06, 2009 at 10:27 AM
WWMDD- What would Mr. Darcy Do?
WWSSBD- What would Side Show Bob Do?
And, if you don't pick mine- I love WWJCD- What Would Jimmy Choo Do? I'm a sucker for a rhyme!
Posted by: Erin | January 06, 2009 at 10:25 AM
What would Scooby Do?
Posted by: Jane | January 06, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Also, one other that I just now thought of, for all you guys who tivo daytime tv like I do... WWL&LD? = What Would Luke & Laura Do? :)
Posted by: natalie | January 06, 2009 at 10:03 AM
What Would Meagan (you know the Meagan from Rock of Love and I Love Money and whatever other VH1 reality show will allow her to show up in a bikini for no apparent reason) Do?
Posted by: LaToya | January 06, 2009 at 10:03 AM
WWMFD? --> What Would Michael Flatley Do?
(Probably riverdance until his silly-putty legs fell off! Because really...? 'Ain't no party like a riverdance party, cuz a riverdance party don't stop!' LMAO)
Posted by: natalie | January 06, 2009 at 10:01 AM
WWTHGD? What would the Spice Girls Do? 90s pop music lives! =)
Posted by: Krissy | January 06, 2009 at 10:01 AM
WWMFD --> What Would Michael Flatley Do?
(probably riverdance until his silly-putty legs fell off! 'ain't no party like a riverdance party, cuz a riverdance party don't stop!' LMAO)
Posted by: natalie | January 06, 2009 at 09:58 AM
from one dog mom to another... what would ceaser millan do? WWCMD?!
Posted by: Kasey | January 06, 2009 at 09:32 AM
What Would Alex P. Keaton Do?
Posted by: Tristan | January 06, 2009 at 09:26 AM
WWBMD? Because really, we all wonder: what WOULDN'T Bret Michaels do?
Posted by: gail | January 06, 2009 at 09:21 AM
What would Nancy Regan do?
Posted by: Beth Mickow | January 06, 2009 at 09:20 AM
WWWD - What Would Whoopie Do?
Posted by: Kim M. | January 06, 2009 at 09:20 AM
WWLBD?
What Would Lucille Bluth Do?
--and--
WWBJD?
What Would Bon Jovi Do?
Posted by: Melissa | January 06, 2009 at 09:18 AM
WWCESCSD
What would a condescending, egomaniacal, self-centered smartass do?
Forgive me if this has been used (I didn't have time to look through all the posts), but I do ask myself this quite a bit. :)
Posted by: Melanie | January 06, 2009 at 09:16 AM
WWDD: What Would Denny Do
Denny is my fella...if you knew Denny, you would understand. He had bumper stickers made with his WWDD, with his phone number (because he has a small construction company), and "good christian people" called and accused him of being satan's spawn. And we laughed. And his website? www.whosyourdenny.com. That's why I love him.
Posted by: ballerinatoes | January 06, 2009 at 09:16 AM
WWJMOBHD?
What would Jillian Michael or Bob Harper do?
As I embark on this weight loss journey yet again after a three month detour though baked goods heaven.
Posted by: Erin | January 06, 2009 at 09:08 AM
WWJJD?
What Would Jewish Julie Do?
I'm sorry....I had to!! haha
Posted by: Julie | January 06, 2009 at 09:07 AM
What would Dwight Shrute do?
Posted by: hleakuhl | January 06, 2009 at 09:06 AM
Let me respell that...
What would Chuck Woolery do?
Posted by: Julie Coolie | January 06, 2009 at 09:04 AM
I just thought of another one...
What would Chuck Wolery do?
Posted by: Julie Coolie | January 06, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Too lazy to see if this one was already submitted....
WWTSD? What would Tony Soprano Do?
Posted by: kristin | January 06, 2009 at 08:52 AM
I am a teacher and my students are constantly asking questions like "How many words does it have to be?", "How many adjectives do I have to use?" and I always reply: "What would Mrs. S do?" and they always get that look of epiphany on their faces. Kind of like "Oh, yeah I know". I cracks me up inside.
Posted by: Shirley | January 06, 2009 at 08:47 AM
What Will the Library Do???
I waited forever for Eileen Cook's Unpredictable to come out. I finally received it from the library and was thrilled to take it on the longest road trip ever with me. As soon as I opened it, I realized the last 2 pages of the book were ripped out. WHO does that? I have yet to read it because I made the library order a new copy.
Posted by: Nicole | January 06, 2009 at 08:47 AM
I'm going totally juvenile here. I can't help it.
WWDD
What would doo do?
Can't.....stop.....laughing....
Trust me...I'm a doctor. ;)
Posted by: Jennifer W. | January 06, 2009 at 08:34 AM
What would Jen Lancaster do?
Ok, maybe I am sucking up, but you do Rock!!
Posted by: Heather | January 06, 2009 at 08:30 AM
What Would Dexter Do?
(This is what happens when you watch all 3 seasons of Dexter in one weekend. You have lots of happy thoughts of Dexter Morgan at inappropriate times.)
Posted by: Kristine M. | January 06, 2009 at 08:30 AM
WWRDD?
What would Roald Dahl do?
I think he would probably wait until it wasn't looking and then smack it with a frozen leg of lamb.
Obscure reference, I know...but how many situations COULDN'T be improved this way?
Posted by: blu_canary | January 06, 2009 at 08:29 AM
What would Judge Wapner and Rusty the bailiff do?
Posted by: Julie Coolie | January 06, 2009 at 08:24 AM
I'm the Mom of twin 5-year-olds. When they push me until I'm ready to blow my top, I ask myself,
"What would Carol Brady do?"
Posted by: Terri D. | January 06, 2009 at 08:23 AM
WWJB? What Would Jesus Buy?
Posted by: Kim | January 06, 2009 at 08:12 AM
What would Scooby Do?!
Posted by: Kim M. | January 06, 2009 at 08:01 AM