I am finishing my preparations for the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference and–like every year–I am getting fluttery with excitement. I’m polishing up two projects this time (you can read about them under my “books” tab) and I feel like I’m scrambling around helping two young ladies dress for the ball. The only problem with this analogy is that reminds me of Cinderella and I’d hate to think of my two projects as Anastasia and Drisella. (Many apologies to my young friend named Anastasia…I think it’s a beautiful name–I’m sorry Disney had to ruin it).
Maybe the Cinderella’s ball theme is apt, though. If you read through the editorial guidelines for many publishing houses, you will learn that many do not accept non-agented or non-requested manuscripts. How do you get your manuscript through the door? If you remember the story of Cinderella, the ball was open to all eligible maidens–not just the daughters of royalty. Conferences are much the same. Everyone is invited. Conferences are your open door.
But, my books are NOT the wicked stepsisters, even if they do have their eyes on the prince…
So, in honor of this bad analogy–let’s see how well you know your Cinderella trivia. Enjoy! I’m off to iron some ball gowns.
1. What color was Lady Tremaine’s ring?
2. Which animal becomes the coachman for Cinderella’s magic carriage?
3. Cinderella’s pink dress for the royal ball originally belonged to whom?
4. What was Gus the mouse’s real name?
5. What did Cinderella serve all the animals for breakfast?
6. The invitation is delivered while the stepsisters were having what type of lesson?
7. Which animal is not chosen by the Godmother to help transport Cinderella to the ball?
8. Which song was NOT in the movie? “Bibiddi-Bobiddi-Boo,” “Someday My Prince Will Come,” “The Work Song,” or “Sing Sweet Nightingale?”
You can answer in the comments section, or go look up the answers (and find even more fun trivia) on Fun Trivia’s Cinderella page.