This week YA Author Emilia Ares took over our Twitter as a part of our weekly Thursday Twitter Takeover. Emilia Ares is the author of Love and Other Sins (See YEM’s interview of Emilia Ares here.) See highlights from the takeover below.
Hi. I am Emilia Ares, author of Love and Other Sins— contemporary YA novel about love, immigrants, and foster care—taking over twitter today. Let's chat about all things books. Ask me anything…almost anything.
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
Let's start this author takeover off w/ a quick intro: I'm Emilia Ares, I grew up in Los Angeles, CA. I'm a Bruin, studied Econ, Russian & film. I'm an actress: AHS, NCIS, Bosch. Love and Other Sins is my debut novel avail. in audio/HC/PB/ebook #YAauthorTakeover #loveandothersins pic.twitter.com/7keLHEDmx4
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
LOVE AND OTHER SINS: When circumstance introduces brilliant high school junior Mina to Oliver, a teen seeking emancipation from the foster system, they develop an unexpected bond — and fall in love — as they navigate their changing worlds. #loveandothersins #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/j9e7RLQX7b
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
Mina is a first-gen Russian emigree navigating the perpetually aggressive world of high school in Los Angeles. She'll be fine, so long as she has her BFF Nyah, her tough-as-nails mother, and her weekly dance classes to depend on. But her world is about to be rocked to its core. pic.twitter.com/gcjgIg66gg
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
Oliver Mondell, like Mina, is the new kid in senior year, and he is no stranger to life’s darkness. Years at the hands of a violent predator have taught him how to fend—and advocate—for himself. Oliver’s not looking to make any friends at his new school. But then he meets Mina. pic.twitter.com/V7Tvs8b9Re
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
I was working as an actress & I was traveling to set one day working on one of my first films. Mina and Oliver’s story came to me while I was on the road to the set location. There were just glimpses at first, like flashes of memory #YAauthorTakeover #emiliaares #loveandothersins
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
One of the most unexpected things I had to face as a new author was how much more difficult it was to summarize a novel and portray its essence in two sentences than it is to actually write the whole thing. https://t.co/P0mCkMCQ8E
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
🙏💕When it came to portraying the problematic aspects of the FC system, my aim was to inspire confidence in vulnerable children to understand their rights & access tools they need to get help. Oliver's independence, development & growth was meant to inspire hope. https://t.co/6uhOlVnNHQ
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
Biggest surprise as a debut author: "I said to myself that if I can touch one person this whole journey was worth it. But I never expected so many people to simply pick it up and read it. When they relate to it and reach out to me—few things beat that feeling #loveandothersins
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
"Ultimately, not everyone will love your book and that’s okay, it’s a good thing. It means you wrote something opinionated and bold. I expected the friction, but I didn’t expect so much kindness and so much acceptance." #emiliaares #loveandothersins #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
"I learned a lot about myself while writing. I became more patient and kind to myself after reflecting on my own journey—how I got to where I am. Sometimes, we can be unkind to ourselves. Now, I can honestly say I’m proud of finishing this thing." #emiliaares #loveandothersins
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
Emilia Ares on how acting exercises aid the writing process: "Scene study and backstory development excercises helped me tremendously when crafting Oliver and Mina’s backstories. I would pretend they were characters I'm going to play. I entered their minds, found their secrets."
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
Who are your favorite authors: "Jesmyn Ward, Jeff Zentner, Jodi Picoult, Alice Sebold… basically ppl who write about painful, ugly things beautifully." -Emilia Ares #YAauthorTakeover #loveandothersins
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
Love and Other Sins takeaways: "Writing this series reminded me that despite the prejudices faced when identifying as “other,” there is a deep-rooted significance in preserving your unique identity. I want my readers to know they're not alone." -Emilia Ares #YAauthorTakeover
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
"Also, read a lot. Especially books in the genre you want to write. When you’re reading, ask yourself: Why do I like this? Why does this work? Then, try to do that when you tell your story. Easier said than done, I know." #YAauthorTakeover #loveandothersins #emiliaares
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
Bucket List Moment @BNBuzz #emiliaares #loveandothersins #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/fUQUDYeVsP
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
“Moments like these, pure joy. I couldn’t believe it.” @BNBuzz #emiliaares #loveandothersins #YAauthorTakeover pic.twitter.com/2n9bQrZ1Iw
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
This has been Emilia Ares taking over Young Ent Mag. thank you for tuning in! Follow me @emiliaares across all platforms. Let's be book friends! Wishing you good health & success in your artistic and philanthropic endeavors💕🙏✨ (interview linked below) https://t.co/cvMBuBLvZ2
— Young Entertainment Magazine (@YoungEntmag) February 17, 2022
