Comments on Holly Cupala, YA Author: Story Secrets: SPLIT by Swati Avasthi + Giveaway!

I'd love to read this book because I've to...

2010-03-08T13:18:40.912-08:00

I'd love to read this book because I've too met Swati, and she is currently my mentor through Minneapolis' Loft Literary Center. Her take on writing and this story is intriguing and I'm captivated; finally, a boy book that trumps all. :-)

As for making a choice - oh, how about trying to once upon a time impress a crush, breaking my leg in the process (yay snowboarding!)? I used that time to write, and it literally saved my muse.

Thanks so much for doing this contest, Holly!

Email:
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Thanks for the comments, everyone! We have until 5...

2010-03-08T10:59:30.384-08:00

Thanks for the comments, everyone! We have until 5pm today...

It would be very scary to be in an elevator during an earthquake, Nancy!

I'd like to read Split because it will take me...

2010-03-08T09:23:55.118-08:00

I'd like to read Split because it will take me out of my comfort zone - it's not a fluffy, cute story - and it's good to do that sometimes when reading.

Also, the cover totally rocks!

my email:
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I was in an elevator during a mild earthquake in M...

2010-03-08T05:54:19.973-08:00

I was in an elevator during a mild earthquake in Mexico City, It was scary but wild at the same time.

I would love to read Split, it sounds like an amazing story.

Hey, do you guys ship to Germany? ;)

good luck

That was a great interview! I would like to read S...

2010-03-08T01:11:40.505-08:00

That was a great interview! I would like to read Split because I've never read a book about a teen with an abusive father and how he moves on, and I think that makes it very interesting.

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Fab interview! Ermm. once when I was in an elevat...

2010-03-07T10:53:50.075-08:00

Fab interview!

Ermm. once when I was in an elevator, quite a few years ago this was, I sort of pretended I had severe claustrophobia, and started screaming and pushed this lady..yeah..it was really quiet embarassing..I don't know why it happened..then as I was coming out, I left my shoe inside and..well, you don't want to know the rest!! :D

I would love to read Split because the premise sou...

2010-03-06T22:08:50.193-08:00

I would love to read Split because the premise sounds good and I don't normally read books like this.

Weird elevator story....hmmm. I don't have any. Elevator experiences are just pretty average for me.

Bad decisions? I can't think of any at the moment. Maybe, I'm too much of a good girl lol.

Thanks for the contest!
-Kelly H.
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I'd love to read Split because the premise sou...

2010-03-06T09:07:19.759-08:00

I'd love to read Split because the premise sounds like something right up my alley.

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This is a book I'm dying to get my hands on! I...

2010-03-05T14:57:27.520-08:00

This is a book I'm dying to get my hands on! I love your opening story, and I'm so impressed with how Swati handled such an important concept, from idea to novel.

I'd love to read Split because I'm so curi...

2010-03-05T07:44:16.742-08:00

I'd love to read Split because I'm so curious about Jace's secret!! *curious* Must. Know. Must. Know.

Strangest elevator story - I went to my Mom's office because she promised that we'd go to the mall. Her office was in the 5th floor. And she was a workaholic (no doubt about that), so we left the office late. Like 2 hours later after the end of office hours. We got in the elevator. The door kept opening to every floor but nobody was there. The building was almost deserted because it was already evening. It was a little creepy. 'Cause it meant 'someone' was pushing the elevator buttons on all floors.

(Only include me if this is international. If it's not, it's okay! I'm happy to share!)

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Thanks!

Holly, you're so awesome! You are almost set ...

2010-03-05T07:40:19.752-08:00

Holly, you're so awesome! You are almost set to enjoy your first success and here you are helping others reach theirs. I'm sure Swati will remember that elevator ride the rest of her life. Amazing.

I would love to read Split. Your interview made me feel very confident in Swati's ability to tell an accurate, engrossing tale. I do hope that it brings about more awareness.

Also...LOVE the cover art!

I grew up in a small town and have lived in small towns most of my life. Not many elevators. But, I do have a cute one to share. We went to Chicago for a family vacation in 2007. My son Max, who was 2 at the time was fascinated with all the elevators we got to go on and was obsessed with pressing the buttons. Imagine the look on his face when we got in to the elevator at the Hancock Center! Heaven!

This book looks like a new and fresh idea that I w...

2010-03-05T07:33:28.060-08:00

This book looks like a new and fresh idea that I will def. add to my TBR pile!!

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I loved doing this interview! Thanks, Holly! And...

2010-03-04T16:42:52.149-08:00

I loved doing this interview! Thanks, Holly! And meeting you in the elevator remains one of the highlights of that fabulous conference.

Thanks all! So excited that the book will be in the hands of such involved readers! --Swati

All of these stories are fantastic - I'm glad ...

2010-03-04T14:24:06.863-08:00

All of these stories are fantastic - I'm glad SPLIT is striking a chord.

Elevators in Vegas are always suspicious, I think!

Vivian, that's so funny - I usually think of myself as somewhat shy and don't always start conversations well. I tell you, with Swati it was meant to be! But then I grew up watching my mom, who could start a conversation with anyone, anywhere, about anything. I'm hoping some of that will rub off, especially in the next few months... ;)

I recently had the opportunity to host a guest pos...

2010-03-04T14:10:30.537-08:00

I recently had the opportunity to host a guest post were Swati talked about the inspiration behind SPLIT...it simply blew me away.

Mel
hefollowedme AT gmail DOT com

I had a few weird elevator experiences while I was...

2010-03-04T13:37:24.873-08:00

I had a few weird elevator experiences while I was in Vegas on my honeymoon. In Vegas, you have to take elevators everywhere. I'm sure that stairs exist, but I never saw any! Probably the most disturbing elevator experience on this trip was when I rode in an elevator with a man passed out on the floor. People came in and went, but no one checked to see if he was passed out or dead. As I was getting off, I saw him move one of his feet a little, so I think he was alive, but I'm still not exactly sure. And, this was at 8am as I was headed for some much-needed coffee. I guess maybe he needed some too!

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Thanks for the contest! I would love to read Split...

2010-03-04T12:48:13.055-08:00

Thanks for the contest! I would love to read Split simply because it sounds awesome. It's just the type of book that I love to read. I love your story of how you two met! And the interview was great too!

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Sounds like a very moving read with a strong messa...

2010-03-04T12:42:28.414-08:00

Sounds like a very moving read with a strong message. I've been waiting for it a while :)

Thanks!

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Split sounds like a great story especially because...

2010-03-04T12:38:50.863-08:00

Split sounds like a great story especially because it is such a hard subject. Also I hope that it brings awareness to domestic violence. I would love to read it!

Great interview. Thanks, Holly and Swati. I woul...

2010-03-04T10:52:25.883-08:00

Great interview. Thanks, Holly and Swati.

I would love to read SPLIT because Swati is an agent-sister and I think we call our muse in the same way.

Elevator story...takes me back to childhood. I was a small town girl (living in a town without elevators) so when visiting a big city and staying a 20-something story hotel, the fun was in riding the elevators: pushing ALL (and I mean all) the buttons; jumping as soon as the elevator made its move up or down; and riding the service elevator and ending up in the hotel kitchen (woops). :)

I would love to read this because I don't read...

2010-03-04T08:28:02.386-08:00

I would love to read this because I don't read many raw or emotional books, but this one really catches my attention.

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SPLIT sounds really good. I love how you're ab...

2010-03-04T06:55:19.008-08:00

SPLIT sounds really good. I love how you're able to start conversations with people, Holly. You make it look so easy.

Strangest elevator experience...picture a date with future husband, a nice dinner out in Boston, elevator ride to parking garage. Elevator door closes, PLUNGES down a couple floors and groans to halt at our stop. We are not calm--I scream. We keep pressing buttons and it takes FOREVER until the elevator door opens. We're very shaken up, holding on to each other for dear life. A few people are waiting for the elevator and snicker when we approach. We tried to warn them but they only giggled and got on the elevator. It didn't occur to us until later that they were imagining naughty things.