23 May, 2012

50 Shades of Grey Luncheon Recap and a Giveaway

Posted by Stacy

If you are one of the few, who hasn’t read the Fifty Shades Trilogy

yet, then you might or might not be interested, in this post . Heck, you probably aren’t reading Stacyknows.com either. I think this is my 6th post at the 50 Shades trilogy. In fact, when my readers heard there was a luncheon in Westchester, they just assumed I was the hostess.

Fifty Shades has become a viral phenomenon. A self published novel , originally fan fiction,(fiction written by fans of an original series without actually being a part of it) based on the characters in the Twilight series.

The book is a love story, written from the view of college student Anastasia Steele, who falls for Christian Grey, a character with a proclivity for S and M.

The event was hosted by Lyss Stern, whose company, Divalysscious Moms, “is New York City’s premier socializing network for fabulous moms… think Sex and the City meets Mommy and Me.” The company has been hosting parties of all sorts since 2003, but recently started sponsoring book club events. As Lyss Stern of Divamoms.com said 50 Shades had “ tied women together… and you, the women, were the rope.” She described our “evolution from the sandbox to the red room of pain,” and said that E L James’ writing was “putting women everywhere into a breathless, orgasmic coma.” She told us that these books had let us realize that “it’s okay to admit that we want our needs satisfied.” Ultimately, she thanked James for “writing a book that was a community service to women… and men!”

E. L. James was WONDERFUL though. E stands for Erika, she wouldn’t tell us what L stands for, so you can just imagine.

I fell in love with her when I saw her on the 20/20 interview a few weeks ago, she is such a normal person.

The author told the women at the luncheon that she’s glad the book is bringing them together to talk about things they don’t normally discuss.

Someone asked and we all wanted to know “Did you write this from experience?” She said she did have one “inappropriate relationship” when she was young, although she would not elaborate on the nature of the impropriety.

More importantly, she answered a question I really cared about “What should we read next?”

Gabriel’s Inferno

She spoke like an average woman who fell into success and is still a relatively normal person. She made us laugh and cheer and 30 minutes of Q and A went by in a flash. For a woman who was at the end of her book tour, she was friendly and gracious while signing books.

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So the Fifty Shades Trilogy has been/is being banned from many libraries across the country because it’s considered porn….

You are in luck. I bought the trilogy and had them signed by E.L. James herself. I might kick myself later, but I want you to have them. Follow the instructions below and the trilogy is yours.

Laters

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Photo Credits Heidi Green Photography

I Didn’t Write Fifty Shades of Grey but I Seem To be an Expert On the Internet(stacyknows.com)

18 Comments »

Maria Malaveci says:

May 16, 2012 at 10:25 pm

I would love to win the books!

mmalavec(at)med(dot)umich(dot)edu

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Veronika says:

May 19, 2012 at 4:04 pm

If it’s an international giveaway, please enter me too! I’m dying to have thiese books! Thanks!

Deirdre says:

May 19, 2012 at 5:38 pm

Haven’t read it, yet!

Donna C says:

May 23, 2012 at 4:10 pm

I have not read the series but I hope to. I’ve heard great things about it on the view.

Dina says:

May 24, 2012 at 6:10 pm

my radio station is reading and talking about the book. if I win it I’ll read it to see if I like it, lol. otherwise prob wont get it, hate to waste $$

PatKay says:

May 24, 2012 at 6:35 pm

I was reading this when it was called Master of the Universe and she was posting this on Twilight fan fic. I can’t wait to see if the book is the same.

Danielle T. says:

May 24, 2012 at 6:53 pm

I would LOOOOOOOVE this! So obsessed! I even have a “laters baby” tattoo!!!! OMG

Jennifer Slay says:

May 24, 2012 at 8:15 pm

I love love love these books!! Can’t get enough of Christian!!!

Danielle T says:

May 24, 2012 at 9:34 pm

Ahhhh!!!! I want these! So obsessed that I have a laters baby tattoo for crying out loud hahaha! This would be amazing!

Cindy Lou says:

May 24, 2012 at 9:43 pm

My Aunt said she’d “pray for me” When I told her I had just started reading “50 Shades” NOW I can’t wait to read them ALL!

Jennifer says:

May 24, 2012 at 10:06 pm

Sounds like so much fun! I wish I would have know about your blog before. Thanks!

Kerri says:

May 24, 2012 at 10:34 pm

After reading the first one, I am eager to read the next two!

Vicki Williams says:

May 25, 2012 at 7:22 am

It would be so exciting to win these books! I’ve read the trilogy on my Nook but would love to own the hard copies.

Nan L. says:

May 25, 2012 at 12:53 pm

I am dying to read this!

Debbie Bussie says:

May 26, 2012 at 7:38 pm

Awesome trilogy! Loved it! Would love the hardcopies and signed!!! Also loved Gabriel’s Inferno and Rapture!

YvonneJ says:

May 27, 2012 at 3:36 pm

Is this still up for grabs? If so, throw my name in the hat.

Vee says:

August 31, 2012 at 8:00 am

I am absolutely obsessed, and maybe even ADDICTED to this trilogy! I am 3/4 through Fifty Shades darker. I am in love with Christian Grey in my own little fantasy world every time I open my book. I am even considering getting a “Laters, baby.” tattoo tonight! I never want to forget these books. And, it’ll always bring back quite the array of memories!