Comments on: Welcome Guest Blogger Tina Ferraro

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:52:19 +0000

Thanks, Carly. Tina’s mailing the book tomorrow. Look for it next week. And happy reading!

By: Carly Carson

Carly Carson — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:35:17 +0000

Cindy and Tina,

Thanks! I’m so excited to win. And chosen by the Magic Safeway Grocery Bag! I feel so special! (Umm, yeah that’s who would choose me.)

I can’t wait to spread the word. The world of teenage girls needs more books of this type.

Best, Carly

By: Tina Ferraro

Tina Ferraro — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:11:18 +0000

And thank you, Cindy, for having me here, and giving me the opportunity to meet and chat with your readers!

By: Tina Ferraro

Tina Ferraro — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:10:40 +0000

Wonderful questions, Linda! I am ALL ABOUT tolerance, self-esteem and waiting for the right person, the right time… In fact, that last sentence is practically a log line for my first book, TOP TEN USES FOR AN UNWORN PROM DRESS, so if you are checking out my books for your daughter, you might want to start there.

In THE ABC’S OF KISSING BOYS, the “tips” are pretty mild (i.e., “E” is Eyes Closed is the preference of 66% of kissers”) and the heroine is learning all she can about kissing simply to accomplish the task of giving the prom king one perfect kiss in front of the school. This is an educational quest for the girl–not a way to please her boyfriend.

I have been complimented for my “hidden morals” by teachers, librarians and parents. But please, take a look at my style for yourself. First chapters of all my books are up on http://www.tinaferraro.com.

Thanks!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:56:28 +0000

Linda,

I haven’t yet read Tina’s ABC’s, but I have read her first two YAs, TOP TEN USES FOR AN UNWORN PROM DRESS and HOW TO HOOK A HOTTIE, and I can vouch that her books are chock full of the good stuff, tons of positive reinforcement for teens. I think your daugher would love them. Check them out!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:54:39 +0000

Hi everyone!

The Magic Safeway Grocery Bag has declared that Carly Carson is the winner of the free autographed copy of Tina Ferraro’s THE ABC’S OF KISSING BOYS. Congratulations, Carly! I’ll contact you by email, and once I have your snail mail address I’ll get it to Tina.

Thank you again to Tina for guest blogging yesterday. Come back any time. We love ya!

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:16:33 +0000

Tina,

Thanks for the peak into your creative process. Gives me shivers thinking about months of muse-less musings.

As the mom of a 13-year-old, who’s more worried about keeping her daughter from kissing all the boys, do you have advice on how to reinforce the positive? In your book, do the A,B,Cs include basic such as love and respect or are those values too old fashioned these days? It seems like the Britney Spears model is changing atttitudes and relationships between mothers and daughters these days.

Thanks!

By: Tina Ferraro

Tina Ferraro — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:39:58 +0000

Thanks, Sherri and Tami, I hope your daughters get a hold of the book (FYI: libraries often carry my books) and that they enjoy!

Janet Davis…THE Janet Davis? Weren’t you THERE for the game of Dentist! (Spoiler: Janet and I have been friends since 4th grade!)

Thanks, Natalie, and best of luck to you as you try to scale that book opening wall!

Melissa–you’re so sweet. Thanks!

Thanks, Jennifer, and I appreciate you checking the shelves for me!