This week YA Author Charlene Thomas took over our Twitter as a part of our weekly Thursday Twitter Takeover. Charlene Thomas is the author of Seton Girls (See YEM’s interview of Charlene Thomas here.) See highlights from the takeover below.
Comment on any of my posts tagged #YAauthortakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas) to enter to win. MORE comments = MORE entries so talk to me pls, I swear I'm fun!…& questions also count as entries! So ask away 🙂
ok! them's the rules. Let's gooooo
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
SETON GIRLS is a twisty story abt an undefeated HS football team with a BIG secret and the girls who discover the dark truth 👀😬so here's a question–can YOU keep a secret?? #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Privilege, power, and consent are big topics in SETON GIRLS. So are friendship and gray areas. Hmmmm any fellow writers out there? What kind of themes are you tackling in your stories right now?? #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Actually, if there are any writers following along, would ❤️ to know when you wrote your first book! Pls share! (I was 8 and it was a 27-page "ghost" story 👻😂 barely scary but A for effort I guess) #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Yes, I'm a writer but I also LOVE hearing about other people's passions!! Any pottery experts out there? Plant enthusiasts? Tell me, tell me, tell me 🥰🥰🥰 #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
I also ❤️ my HS girlfriends–my first soulmates!! So I HAD to feature a strong group of girlfriends in SETON GIRLS. Platonic love stories amirite???
What're your favorite memories w your besties? Tag them for a bonus entry! #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Speaking of HS…that was when I got my first-ever writing internship! I was a staff writer for our local newspaper 🥰 Wow, I guess that was my first real byline, too…kind of cool!
How about you all? Any cool first internship stories?? #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
SETON GIRLS has a football team w. a soon-to-be 13-year win streak. 13 YRS 🤯🤯what were you up to 13 yrs ago?? Bonus points (aka ENTRIES!) for pics 😘 #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
I love music and it plays a HUGE role in SETON GIRLS. I need some new stuff to listen to! What are you all playing on repeat right now??? #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
So, I've counted a total of 23 song/artist references in SETON GIRLS. Enough for a playlist, even🤔🤔🤔funny how that worked out…
Presenting the SETON GIRLS playlist! Any of your favorites on here?? #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas) https://t.co/rmReWDfIml
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Wait, now I'm interested…what's the first album you ever owned??
Mine was SPICE by the @spicegirls. I swear I STILL listen to them at least once a week. ICONS 😭😭❤️❤️ I wonder if they'd sign a copy of SETON GIRLS for me…lol #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Ok, another thing SETON GIRLS has a lot of? FOOD🤤I'm a salty/crunchy/carbs girl. Give me a dip and I'm in HEAVEN.
What're your favorite foods?? I need dinner inspo 😂♥️ #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Man, I ❤️ this time of year. Might be why SETON GIRLS starts end of Aug and ends end of Oct 🤓
Anyone else? Plans for Halloween? Or the perfect Fall day? Make me jealousssss 🎃🍂 #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
In my debut SETON GIRLS, Fall means FOOTBALL. Any sports fans out there? All sports count! How're your teams' seasons going so far?? Sending all the winning vibes ✨✨
(PS, let's go @Ravens 💜🤍) #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Speaking of sports…anyone play any?? Or have other talents??
Little known fact, but the first thing I ever wanted to be was a musician! I played the flute for six years & would be striving hard for a duet w @lizzo rn had I kept at it 😂❤️ #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
I'm in suchhhh a festive mood this yr. Give me ALL the Halloween content. Can't WAIT to start JACKAL by @IAmEEAdams and THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD by @WriteinBK !!!
What's on your TBR right now?? #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
I swear there's magic in the air this time of year. Soooo…time for an author wish?!
I'd DIE if @LoniLove ever let me send her a copy of SETON GIRLS 😭😭 she just has the best energy ever and it'd be such an honor #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
ok, one more wish since I'm feeling brave 💫 would ❤️ my life if @KamieCrawford read SETON GIRLS, too!! We both grew up in MoCo, MD, and SG is FULLY inspired by that locale…also @catfish has been my must-watch since day 1 😂 #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Ok! Enough wishes from me–there's plenty of magic to go around during spooky season😏
What are some of YOUR big wishes!!?? Let's manifest 💫💫💫#YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Speaking of wishes…what's the first big dream you ever had?? The one that felt IMPOSSIBLE. (Psssst I promise you, it's not❤️)
Mine was in HS–& it was to get published 🥹
Tell me yoursssss
#YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Oh! And HUGE shout out to @artandwriting for making me a National Novel Writing Award winner during my senior yr of HS! Was my first major award and gave me the confidence to chase my debut dreams 🥰❤️ #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Ooh, & speaking of spooky season…my super twisty, speculative book PEEKABOO comes out in 2024 and begins on Halloween night👻 you can add it on GR here!! #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas) https://t.co/8CtN1DyZkz pic.twitter.com/HU8FiganBh
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
wow, talking about my next book makes me super eager to hear about any of your works in progress! Obviously doesn't have to be a book…just what projects are you up to right now?? I'd love to know 🙂#YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
Another thing I'm excited about? All the 🔥🔥🔥 books coming out this year + beyond. 2022 + future debut friends, drop your titles and links below!! I'm ready to 🤤over your amazing books, as always 😍 #YAauthorTakeover (w @Charlene_Thomas)
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
oh no, my time is just about up!😢 tysm for hanging w me!! If I piqued your interest in SETON GIRLS, buy links are below! + keep in touch w me whenever @Charlene_Thomas
&pssst–check your DMs. Tonight's winner has a message from me ❤️ #YAauthorTakeoverhttps://t.co/TOQOcUUio1
— “I’m Sorry” OOUIL TSFGAE Joshua Sofia (@YoungEntmag) October 20, 2022
