Five MORE Signs You Might Have it Bad for Christian Grey

It seems when it comes to Christian Grey, many of us are insatiable.

Last week’s post “Five Signs You Might Have it Bad for Christian Grey” was an enormous hit thanks to the legions of readers who are #GREYsessed! But there was one problem many of my followers were quick to point out: Five is not enough. Not when it comes to Christian Grey at least.

@ChristianTGrey

And who can blame them really? Who wouldn’t want more of a hot billionaire CEO who hardly ever works and wants nothing more than to love and protect you? (Actually, he does want “more”- quite a bit more in fact - but that topic could fill an entire blog all on its own.) But he also wants to buy you cars, fill your closet with designer clothes, and fly you around the world in his private jet. I mean really, how many guys would insist you gorge at every meal and yet still think you have a great ass?

So without further ado, I give you five MORE signs you might have it bad for Christian Grey:

1. During a recent trip to Home Depot you feel your cheeks blush when the man in the orange apron tells you the light bulbs are in aisle 3...just past the cable ties.

2. You leap from your chair to perform a happy dance when you find out you’re going to a cocktail party/book event for EL James, but then are slightly disappointed when you remember Christian won’t actually be there.

3. As you outline your next novel you find yourself racking your brain for ways to have your main characters end up in an elevator (wait, that might just be me).

4. Driving past the local Audi dealership you actually consider stopping into the showroom to check out an R8 – hmm...white I think, and maybe a convertible. Yes, definitely a convertible – but then remember you have a car full of nine year olds who need to get to soccer practice.

5. Following @ChristianTGrey makes you feel like Meg Ryan in “When Harry Met Sally” because bantering with him on Twitter always makes you…giggle.

Like What You See? Stay tuned. After all, @ChristianTGrey, @AnaRSteele, and @50ShadesSource are following my blog, shouldn't you? :) Click "Join this Site" and then sign in with google or twitter


Also by Ann Marie Walker : Inspired by a true story, “Hollywood Ending” is the tale of a young coed who sends an impulsive letter to Hollywood’s hottest, most notorious bad boy. Maybe it’s crazy, maybe it’s far-fetched, or maybe it’s the perfect way to mend her broken heart. (Read more by clicking here)

Win a Critique from a Literary Agent!

Yes, that’s right, Erin Niumata of Folio Literary Management has graciously offered her priceless critique as the prize for my new blog contest!

Erin C. Niumata, Senior V.P.

You can read more about Erin at http://foliolit.com/folio-staff/  (And see what she has to say about contest in the comments section below!) but I can tell you this much...she’s awesome. So awesome, in fact, that they recently promoted her to Senior Vice President. She’s been in the biz for over twenty years and has represented 28 New York Times Bestsellers!!! Oh, and did I mention that she’s closed to unsolicited queries? Yep, this is the only way.

The Prize: One lucky writer will be able to submit the first three chapters of their manuscript (not to exceed 50 pages) - as well as a short synopsis (2-3 pages) if they have one – for Erin to critique. Like I said, priceless! ***Open to ALL genres including YA and also non-fiction

How to Enter: Unfortunately, the first contest ended. If you are seeing this post for the first time, please follow my twitter @AnnMarie_Walker for new on future contests.

Update: May 3, 2012

First of all, a great big thank you to Erin Niumata for allowing me to host this contest on my blog!

Second, a heartfelt thanks to all of you who completed the entry trifecta and tirelessly spread the word through retweets. It has been such a pleasure getting to know so many dedicated writers (and watching you connect with one another). I look forward to our future tweets!

The response to this contest has been overwhelming – over 100 contestants as of last night and another 11 coming in just this morning. (And that doesn’t even factor in the many RT bonus entries!)

Thanks to this morning’s influx, I have a bit of last minute tallying to do before I can let random.org pick the winner. In the meantime I have an announcement to share:

You Can Bid on a Critique Via a Charity Auction:

The Brenda Novak Annual Auction for the Cure of Diabetes has manuscript evals up for auction with the bidding starting as low as $2.00 in some cases. There are about 44 editors and agents (including Erin) who are each offering various services...plus it’s for charity...how cool is that?! The auction is underway now and ends May 31^st. Click here for details.

While you go browse the auction items, I’m going to go fill out entries for today’s contestants and tally up the morning’s retweets. (and maybe eat breakfast, er...lunch?)  I promise to work as fast as I can and will name the winner later today on this blog post, so be sure to check back.

Thanks!

And the Winner is: @AndreaBerthot : Writer, teacher, Mommy, lover of music, theatre, books, wine, sweatpants, naps, Joss Whedon, and the Stewart/Colbert news team. ·http://andreapriceberthot.blogspot.com/  

Congratulations Andrea and please DM me so I can give you all the details.

Five Signs You Might Have it Bad for Christian Grey

So I finally took the plunge and read – well, actually more like devoured - all three books in the “50 Shades of Grey” trilogy. At first I justified it as market research (yeah, *nods to self* market research, good one) I mean after all, how could I not be intrigued by a book that sold 2 million copies in three weeks. Not to mention the 8 million dollar movie deal! Everyone has been talking about it...and not just Kathy Lee and Hoda either. Even Barbara Walters has weighed in.

So now that my “research” is complete I can officially report that I am #Greysessed. What’s that you say? Never heard that term before? Well, clearly you haven’t been dropping by @50ShadesSource to check in on Twitter’s answer to a Christian Grey support group. In case you’re wondering if you suffer from the same affliction as millions of women (some call themselves #fiftyfangirls) here are five signs you may have it bad for Christian Grey:

1.         You find yourself wishing Charlie Tango was a new ride at Disney World. “Honey, you take the kids to the Jungle Cruise, I’m heading over to Fantasyland.”     

2.         While at the mall, you impulsively by a new silver-grey tie for your man.

3.         The word “playroom” no longer conjures up images of Barbies and Legos.

4.         You giggle every time someone asks how “submission” is going, even though you know    they’re referring to the manuscript your agent is sending to editors. (Never mind, that might just be me.)      

5.         The highlight of your day was opening an email that said, “ @ChristianTGrey is now         following you on Twitter.”

If you’re nodding your head in agreement to one (or all) of these, then I have some good news for you. In an upcoming interview with 20/20, author EL James reveals she may consider another book told from Christian’s point of view. (Yes, please!)

Until then, might I interest you in the ultimate vicarious adventure? Inspired by a true story, “Hollywood Ending” is the tale of a young coed who sends an impulsive letter to Hollywood’s hottest, most notorious bad boy. Maybe it’s crazy, maybe it’s far-fetched, or maybe it’s the perfect way to mend her broken heart. (Read more by clicking here.)

Like What You See? Stay tuned. After all, @ChristianTGrey, @AnaRSteele, and @50ShadesSource are following my blog, shouldn't you? :) Click "Join this Site" and then sign in with google or twitter