Hi all! I’m back from Prairie Writer’s Day, SCBWI Illinois’ fall conference, so excited by all that I’ve learned. (Such as how to stand when I do a presentation, what new books must land on my TBR pile and the way the children’s book publishing world has changed over the past decade.)
Yay for me!!! I remembered to bring my camera!
Shame on me!!! I forgot to take one picture…
Until the very end of the day when, while rummaging in my purse for a business card, I noticed said camera, pulled it out and snapped off a picture the most beautiful cakes I’ve ever seen. The cakes were baked by Chris Vasilakis and eaten in honor of Rosemary Stimola’s birthday.
And they were sooooo good too!
You know I love a good quiz and here’s a great one–What Jane Austen Character are you? I took it and here are my results:
You scored as a Elinor Dashwood
As Marianne’s older sister, Elinor lives at the other end of the emotional spectrum. She rarely reveals her intense feelings and is more concerned with being honest and loyal than having what she deserves. Even though her intentions are pure, she sets herself up for loss by constantly placing other people before her own needs. Overall, Elinor is gentle and rational but is just as capable of radical emotions (despite her withholding them) as her sister.
Elinor has never been my favorite Jane heroine, but even as I was answering questions I knew she was who I’d be. It’s all about the reserve. I have rather too much, I suppose. I guess I’m going to have to take a closer look at Edward. 😉
Click here to take the quiz yourself!
Please let me know who you are!
judykay1229 says
Those who know Jenny know that Elinor Dashwood is who she would be, as she is sweet and generous and kind. I used to say to my kids that I wish I had Jenny’s sweet character. After answering the quiz with a great deal of self-reflection, I might be closer to that wish, as my quiz also said Elinor Dashwood.
Judy Tigay, Jenny’s mom
Brian H. says
Hi Jenny,
Where was the Prairie Writer’s Day this year? Do you know the dates of the conference next year? I have family in Illinois and I love to multi-task. Great blog by the way, but I said this on the blue board already.
Brian H.
JuliaK says
I was tied with Elizabeth Bennet and Jane Bennet. The tie breaker came up Lizzie. I was not surprised!