Answering Your Questions about The Ivies! [ARC giveaway closed]

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I'm answering your questions about my YA Thriller The Ivies and doing an eARC giveaway! The eARC giveaway is open internationally. You must have a NetGalley account or be willing to set one up in order to enter/receive the eARC should you win. I will select TEN WINNERS from the comment section of this video. To enter, just comment by 11:59 PM PT on Tuesday, February 9. If you do not wish to be entered in the ARC giveaway but still wish to comment, just add to your comment [Not entering ARC giveaway].
00:00 eARC Giveaway details
01:19 Questions Introduction
02:09 Ivies book blurb
03:32 Book basics (POV, age)
05:34 Standalone or series?
06:12 Fave line out of context?
06:36 Fave character?
07:16 Fave set piece?
08:02 Alternate titles?
08:44 Cry over cover?
09:14 Easter Eggs
10:50 College admissions experience?
12:01 Inpsiration/influences
15:14 Federal scandal influence
17:28 TV adaptation?
18:29 MC personality?
20:28 College advice
21:14 Teen reader takeaway?
23:56 Advice for your MC?
24:59 Final thought for teens
25:55 Boarding school influence?
27:12 Romance?
28:28 Tropes
28:56 1st draft to final
31:14 Content/Trigger warnings
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@AlexaDonne 3 года назад

TO ENTER THE EARC GIVEAWAY: Comment on this video by 11:59 PM PT on Tuesday, February 9. The eARC giveaway is open internationally. You must have a NetGalley account or be willing to set one up in order to enter/receive the eARC should you win. I will select TEN WINNERS from the comment section of this video. If you do not wish to be entered in the ARC giveaway but still wish to comment, just add to your comment [Not entering ARC giveaway].

@teriblain7140 3 года назад

What is netgalley? I’m very interested in receiving an ARC, but I’ve never heard of NetGalley, so don’t yet have an account... with that caveat, I hope you do select me for the ARC.😊

@ltrebach 3 года назад

I’m so excited for The Ivies! I don’t read that many thrillers but this seems like a good way to dip my toes into the genre 😄

@loriford3129 3 года назад

I am really interested in reading this book. I also have no problem setting up a netgalley account. Wishing you well with your book, if I don't win I will be adding it to my wish list.

@rue6657 3 года назад

I hope this could be adapted into a show, the book sounds so juicy and I haven't even read it yet!😩 Maybe if it became a series you could rewrite the story from a different pov, revealing more secrets and sub-stories the mc couldn't have known.

@oliviacanady8669 3 года назад

So hyped for this book! I’m a senior in high school named Olivia doing some competitive college apps (did my very last interview an hour ago!). Admittedly with less murder.

@niamhkelly2941 3 года назад

i'm so interested in how American colleges work, especially Ivy ones. I'm from Scotland and the uni i went to was literally just a bit of a happy accident lol so i feel like this is a lot more interesting ahahaha! i'm using all your videos to motivate me to keep up my writing so reading one of your books would probably help as well lmao

@VocaloidThalia 3 года назад

Aww, Alexa's happiness at another book being published is contagious!

@MsDarkAcademy 3 года назад

I'm a little obsessed with the US college admission process (as an outsider, uni admissions work so differently where I'm studying), so highly excited for your book

@md6107 3 года назад

YES!! im so excited! thank you so much for this!

@z0mbienurse 3 года назад

I don't think I've been this excited for a book release in years. Still can't get over how great that cover is!

@acrimsondaisy5513 3 года назад

omg im so excited :D i love the themes of friendship and competition there

@jessicabelle8302 3 года назад

I’m so excited for this one! ♥️

@andiefritts9916 3 года назад

So excited! I immediately had to watch ❤️ can’t wait to read this book

@gigicruz2448 3 года назад

Aw, yay! Im so excited for this book! Its been so awesome seeing some of the bts of your book getting published 💗💗

@musicbyella3769 3 года назад

omg so soon! That’s so exciting

@wanderingstars4121 3 года назад

By far my most anticipated book of the year! I'm excited to see you you in a fresh genre and where it will take you next :D

@rainsmom 3 года назад

I have been waiting for this since you first mentioned it. I absolutely love the concept! Can't wait to read.

@mollyburhans8526 3 года назад

I’m so excited for this book! You have inspired me so much in my writing, thank you!!

@jenilynneful 3 года назад

Exciting news! Thanks for the great vids.

@jackeeB 3 года назад

I already added this book to my tBR just for the cover. Can't wait to read.

@anastasiashabalov4443 3 года назад

Excited for this one! Your videos are always so helpful, and I'm so glad you have such a great book coming out!

@holdthebananas2525 3 года назад

Knowing that Alexa uses Zillow to look at rich people’s houses for reference makes me feel a lot less weird about heavily utilizing Google Earth/Maps while writing... Creepy? Maybe a little. But at least we’re in good company! So excited about this thriller. 2021 is the year for thrillers!

@kimberlyswartz138 3 года назад

This is so excited! I can't wait for this book to release!

@OfficialCarlaLorraine 3 года назад

I'm so excited for this video and I've been patiently waiting for "The Ivies" to be released in May! I was watching other videos of yours as background noise while I rearrange my current novel and saw this video in the sidebar and I click it so fast and "liked" it even before the video started good.

@magdieltrejo6517 3 года назад

I'm honestly so excited for this book. When you announced that it was going to get published I literally felt my heart stop. I'm so happy for you!

@DistinctlyMeFilms 3 года назад

I'm so excited about the giveaway! But also I love you Q&A's!

@OverlordPony 3 года назад

I can't wait!! I will definitely be buying this 💜

@leahposton7857 3 года назад

Thanks for answering my question, this is so insightful into the process! Also love the cover art, its spot on and draws you in.

@Kelly-ib1hf 3 года назад

I am so excited for this book. Your love of the story really shines through when you talk about it!

@DanicaGray 3 года назад

ahh this is so exciting! I can’t wait to read this book. feeling like I need to go back and watch through your vlogs!

@hanasheik 3 года назад

Loved the Q&A! Covered all my questions 😊

@rjk8719 3 года назад

Super excited for this book to come out! I’ve read your first two novels and really enjoy your work. Can’t wait to see what The Ivies has in store for us.

@eastratton08 3 года назад

You had me at the first ever mention on your channel of boarding school thriller, but the more you reveal about it, I somehow get even more excited! Can't wait :)

@whitneyagihuh7202 3 года назад

Yes! Super excited for your book to come out! I loved Brightly Burning!

@maddisonlamphere3279 3 года назад

i’ve been following your journey throughout the writing process and i am so excited to read it!!!! :))

@rachelstephens7861 3 года назад

I'm literally so excited for this book to come, can't wait :)

@jays5466 3 года назад

So excited for this release!!

@courtneyvargas1500 3 года назад

I’m so excited to read this! I’ve bought your other books and love the way you tell a story. Thank you for being awesome and sharing about your process. I find it extremely enjoyable.

@jamiedamato8220 3 года назад

Yes! So excited for this!!!

@bekamille 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the video and the TW list! It was good to know what to expect and, to be honest, I just can't wait to read the book! Thanks so much for all your videos

@KathrynDMK 3 года назад

I really do think that cover is *chef’s kiss* and really makes me eager to pick it up. I’d love to get an eARC.

@PeytonReads 3 года назад

I’m currently reading this book so this was the perfect video for me to watch. I’m really enjoying your book!!

@doglover7805 3 года назад

So excited to read it! Congratulations again Alexa! :)

@hollybutterfield9126 3 года назад

I've had this book on my good reads tbr for almost a year, I knew that it was right up my street and I'm still just as excited about this book! It's been amazing and such an inspiration to watch every step of this journey. I can't wait to read this (even if I have to wait until May!) and any more thrillers that you go on to publish. Congratulations!!!

@hannanorstedt8753 3 года назад

So exciting and CONGRATS! 🎉 I’m really excited about this one just because it has to do with boarding schools, and they’ve always been this mystical thing! Ahhhh can’t wait!

@Luciferwinchester 3 года назад

Thrillers aren't usually my thing but I am so interested to read yours Alexa, sounds awesome!

@medelicityliu7934 3 года назад

I never knew you were working/has worked with the college admissions, that’s so cool! It makes me even more interested in The Ivies since you have this extra insight that inspired the book so much 😁

@looseleafellie 3 года назад

I am SO HYPED for this book! It sounds like it would make a great Netflix series already. Can't wait to meet Olivia!

@WhileMirandaWrote 3 года назад

Thanks for answering my question about your favorite set pieces! I love a good party scene and can't wait to read The Ivies!

@emmaxreads1209 3 года назад

ooh, very excited for this one! it's so close!

@gabskozlowski 3 года назад

I loved this Q&A! It’s been so great to see the trajectory of your publishing journey over the last few years

@madalenasofia4650 3 года назад

I can't wait to read your book! Love thrillers, the plot sounds right up my alley and the cover is just awesome 🙌

@erikab178 3 года назад

I'm so excited for the Ivies! Also, thank you so much for all of your content. I've spent the last month or so binging while working from home. I've started drafting my first book - its a hot mess but i'm loving the process

@amandanoel4934 3 года назад

Congratulations Alexa!!! Your writing passion shines through this video, and is very inspiring!! Looking forward to reading your book :)

@Tominzay 3 года назад

This sounds so interesting! I cannot wait to read this ✨☺️

@rachelmuralitharan7073 3 года назад

I am so excited to read your book. It sounds great!

@aubreykaye7092 3 года назад

Oh my gosh! How exciting 🙌🙌🙌

@crystalb5068 3 года назад

Thanks for answering these questions Alexa! I'm looking forward to reading the book and already previewed the first chapter. I can tell it's going to be interesting :)

@sonderracha 3 года назад

the way I clicked instantly!! I can’t explain how excited I am for this book 🥳🥳🥳

@krisq9252 3 года назад

Can't wait to read this. I looove YA thrillers and am starting to get into adult ones based on your recs.

@LauraPalmerD 3 года назад

I am so excited about this!

@kaiiguess1005 3 года назад

I'm so hyped for the Ivies. Congratulations, Alexa!

@sarahmack2829 3 года назад

You have helped me rejuvenate my love for writing, and I'm working on my novel. I can't wait to read the Ivies!

@christopherbrainard1890 3 года назад

I am so excited for this to come out! I don't think Ive read any YA thrillers, or adult thrillers for that matter, but I cannot wait to read this!

@brittneysbookshelf9491 3 года назад

I am so excited for this! I love that you put a Cruel Intensions easter egg. I will be on the look for it the whole time I am reading it now, lol.

@miraperegud1625 3 года назад

I've always been interested in getting out of just reading my usual genres, so this is definitely going on my TBR, giveaway or not!!

@inkynewt 3 года назад

Would love to read this! I can't wait to do better fanart for your stuff than I did when Brightly Burning came out!

@luj763 3 года назад

Super excited to watch this video after watching your old videos about writing this book! Obsessed with the cover too

@violetmusings 3 года назад

This sounds so fun!! I can’t wait to read it 🥰

@haleym8049 3 года назад

Really excited for this! I'm not usually a thriller person, but the setup for this (along with the influence from the scandal a few years ago) sounds really intriguing.

@larapichler5850 3 года назад

I am already so excited for this book. The cover looks great!

@strawberri2425 3 года назад

Wow, that sounds so amazingly cool! I want to read that book NOW!

@marybridgetperez9066 3 года назад

I can’t wait for The Ivies to come out! I loved your first two books so I am incredibly excited for this one!

@pip8202 3 года назад

I am so excited to read The Ivies! I've been following your journey since before you started writing it and I am so anxiously anticipating its release!!!!!

@Cynorina 3 года назад

You were the first authortuber I recognized and a lot of your videos helped me make my own writing better! I am so excited for this book.

@shruthiviswanathan4891 3 года назад

Looking forward to this book. It was interesting to hear about the changes from the first draft to the final.

@kasst2741 3 года назад

I'm so excited for you! A little obsessed with both Brightly Burning and The Stars We Steal.... and I am a huge thriller fan so I can't wait to dig in to The Ivies! It has been added to my TBR on Goodreads ever since you revealed the cover lol

@lindseysmith2455 3 года назад

Yay for international giveaways! 🇨🇦 I cannot wait to read this book!!

@LadyofLetters 3 года назад

Can't wait to read this! Added it to goodreads already

@biblio.esther 3 года назад

I can't wait to read this book! It sounds so compelling and interesting!

@LeightonReacts 3 года назад

I've been looking forward to this book since you first started talking about it on this channel! Really hope I get that eARC, but either way, I can't wait to read it!

@ailish750 3 года назад

I am so excited to read this!! I just got into thrillers and I’m applying to colleges and universities soon! It sounds so good I’m so excited!!

@StaceyDennyFreelanceWriter 3 года назад

Looking forward to it coming out. Congrats.

@kuraliah 3 года назад

I'm so excited about this book!! I would love to get my hands on a copy of an arc, it would be a dream

@jasminecrestmoore98 3 года назад

I’m also writing a book set on a campus with halls and things. So listening to how you named your halls and buildings was pretty great.

@susyjcobwebs 3 года назад

Thank you VERY much. You have helped me so much with only writing my book and my writing you tube channel.

@sassyblondewriter8239 3 года назад

Already added to my goodreads! Super excited!

@LauraPalmerD 3 года назад

Unrelated, but OMG, you have almost 100K subs :O I've been following since the time you just started. You are killing it!

@justbhavana 3 года назад

So excited that the eARC is international. This is the first time I'm able to enter ARC giveaway and it's amazing. Can't wait for this book to release.

@melsbookshelves 3 года назад

I am really really excited for this book!! Love a good school setting!!

@aemus2078 3 года назад

I really liked the part about your characters not being outed by others, I didn`t even know it was a trigger for me before you mentioned it Your videos inspired me to try at least plotting a thriller - something I`ve also never known I want to do! So I`m looking forward to reading it

@marymcdermott8622 3 года назад

Eeep! I'm so excited to read this! I love a good boarding school trope!

@vernalviolante 3 года назад

Thanks for giving me (& other writers) hope and guidance. I’m currently working on the final “battle” of the first draft of my very first novel, a science thriller. I’ve read and enjoyed all your books thus far, and look forward to The Ivies.

@kaye5276 3 года назад

Just so you know, I have not read a thriller in ages and am still looking forward to this book like crazy. Ready for you to blow me away ;)

@alexathena568 3 года назад

Yay! Can’t wait for this book and hope I get the chance to read the eARC. If not, I will most definitely be purchasing. I love the premise! It sounds like a book I would stay up all night reading.

@franciscopinho1701 3 года назад

Well, I have been watching many of your videos on writting advices- and you talked about The Ivies quite a lot, and it seems really interesting! Would love to have a copy!

@ninanatascha 3 года назад

So excited for the Ivies! Can't wait to finally read it! 😍

@eilidhis6077 3 года назад

I've been following along with the Ivies since your drafting Vlogs and I feel like I've known this book since before it was born. I can't wait to read it

@izstrella 3 года назад

So freaking excited, ahhhhh! It’s been so cool to hear about the journey along the way, It’ll be awesome to finally see the finished project! Also I kinda thought it was common knowledge that kids from “legacy” families would get into Ivy schools automatically and “charitable donations” to schools would be made all the time to help their child get in so I’m surprised there was a scandal about bribery, haha. It’s messed up but I thought all this stuff would keep being swept under the rug so it’s nice some people got caught for once.