If you could be anyone... who would it be?
Below I've played along... and cheated (as usual). I've decided that there are several people I'd love to be like (or in this case, INSPIRE) so I've decided why not list them all!
First Up: JK Rowling
Her genius keeps me motivated. I've written four young adult novels, and though I have no plans to publish them she taught me how to find my inner youngin and bring out the best in them. The love, friendship, and magic she teaches is intoxicating. She made me adore writing and appreciate everyone who writes.
Second Up: Emily Giffin
I write chick lit/women's fiction and Emily Giffin knows her novels! I love how she broke molds writing Something Blue, allowing you to know that even when a character isn't all that likeable there is still the ability to root from them. If you've never read an Emily Giffin novel I urge to pick one up! You won't regret it!
Third Up: Claire Cook
This is a woman to look up to. I once tweeted her and said "You're my hero." Her reply was simple, "Be your own hero." Instantly I loved her all the more. Her stories are heartfelt and inspiring. She really does allow every woman to be their own hero.
Fourth Up: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
How could I not? Anyone who knows me knows that she's the ultimate woman in my eyes! She brought me to love words, love romance, and most of all love writing women's fiction. I devour her books (Chicago Series being my favorite - if you're looking to pick one up). I hope to one day meet her. She is fabulous.
Each one of these woman allow me to push to success. They share their stories and it pushes me and inspires me to keep towards my goal. Who inspires you?
Be sure to join in on the fun with Talli! I can't wait to see who people are talking about!
46 comments:
I really love the people you chose and JK Rowling is brilliant! Happy Wednesday, sunshine. Muah
all awesome and inspiring women Jen! Great picks!
Amazing strong women! You picked great choices!
I like your list of inspirational women. I must admit I haven't heard of all of them but I guess that's because I'm English. I'm so glad to have met you thanks to Talli Roland's launch!
Awesome picks, Jen! I see we have one in common (well, if I went with that choice!)! YOU ROCK! And I heart you,too!
I think J.K. Rowling's all the more inspiring when you consider where she started out from. And she's given the world of children's literature so much. Great choices!
Now that was just plain greedy! All those awesome women. I'd have been happy just to be JK Rowling! Sweet!
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I love how you pick women who inspire you, Jen and I love that quote 'be your own hero.'
Great picks! I love Emily Giffin. Still don't know how she was able to make me like Darcy! lol
Oh wow, what fantastic choices, Jen. I'm a big fan of Emily Giffin, too. I'd like to be any one of those writers, actually!
Thank you so much for taking part, and for all your help and support along the way! xx
Excellent picks!
And I love what Claire tweeted back to you!!
Fantastic choices! I love how each one inspired you. :)
Great choices. I still haven't decided. I love your idea of picking several people. Right now, I'd love to be about to write creepy like Stephen King and John Saul, and create worlds like JK Rowling. But I'm not sure I would want to BE those people.
Hi Jen. Wow and super wow. I love your choices, and they're all writers, which is doubly fab. Claire Cook's response to your tweet is astounding - making me want to go look her up now!
I've now joined your group of 'Rockstars' and look forward to connecting with you more.
Wonderful picks Jen. It is so hard to nail it down to one and I'm glad you featured all these fabulous women.
Great list of inspiring writers.
Wow so inspiring! I'd love to be JK Rowling too!!
Hart picked Jo Rowling too, and I told her I'd want to marry her if she was.
I was wondering when I'd see Rowling. I just finished reading all seven books in about six weeks. Good luck to you and your writing. May you be just as successful as these awesome ladies while still being your own hero.
Love your list! All amazing.
I watched a documentary on Jo and it moved me to tears. She came so far... from assistance to being so wealthy. And she did it all herself. Amazing.
Loved the tweet back to be your own hero. I think your a hero you've helped me loads in my blogging journey.
Id have jk rowling to, but also Anne rice that ive stated getting really into, the detail and the families that she creates fab.
Oh ive picked up a book that might be up your street its chick lit meats ann rice lol i picked it up at the library read the first few pages on the bus, and thought of you. Undead and unwed Maryjanice Davidson. Ill let you know what the rest is like.
Great picks, Jen! But yeah, I love the "be your own hero" advice. Brilliant.
I want to be Emily Giffin!!!!!
Wonderful authors and super choices! I chose to be MULAN today because she uses her brains and courage to save an entire country. But if I had to choose inspirational authors to be, I'd pick Roald Dahl, L.M. Montgomery, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Beverly Cleary, and Judy Blume!
The thing that continues to inspire me about Rowling is this: The more famous she gets, the more serious she gets about deepening and honing her craft as a writer. You'd almost expect it to be the opposite. But each book is a new growth spurt. She is just awesome.
Great choices, Jen! But you're just as fabulous as all of these women ... :o)
You've written FOUR?!?!? Huh..learned something new about you today! :D
This is a wonderful post!
Great choices!
I know one of those authors!
Great choices! Someday someone will be saying those nice things about you.
How could you NOT choose JK... you know I did.. LOL.
Great other choices too, Jen. November is SO CLOSE!
This is going to be creepy, but Scott Westerfeld. I know he's a man. Don't judge.
All awesome women to be!
OMG. I would absolutely love, love, love to be J. K. GREAT choice.
Great picks! :)
Awesome choices, all very inspiring! :)
J. K. Rowling is awesome. :)
You have some great choices there!!
Side note, I just noticed your little WIP planner link thingy. I loves it.
Ooooo! Great choices - love them! :)
It is hard to pick one. They all offer great inspiration.
Wow...great choices. I'm surprised by the array of people that have been chosen.
Congrat's to Talli and her book launch day. :D
Awesome picks...but no fair to cheat!
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very cool. And just think, one day someone'll be wishing they were you! :D
I went w/actresses--like Willow! LOVE Talli's launches~ :D <3
Wow, what wonderful choices! All very inspirational women.
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