Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Nightshade Blog Tour: Interview + Giveaway














Quick! Describe Nightshade in 7 words or less!

Secrets reveal two paths: love or destiny.

Okay, how about a bit more description?

Nightshade is the story of Calla Tor - on her upcoming eighteenth birthday she’ll become the alpha female of the next generation of Guardian wolves who have fought for centuries on the front lines of the Witches’ War. But her predestined path veers off course when she saves the life of a wayward hiker, a human boy. Startled by her own violation of the law she’s sworn to uphold, she hopes the stranger will soon be a distant memory. When the boy turns out to be a new student in her school, Calla’s random act of kindness spirals into a whirlwind of deceit, hidden histories, and forbidden love.

What makes your main character, Calla, unique?

Nightshade is Calla's story and she was the inspiration for the book. I tend to write from characters and Calla was floating around in my head for a week or two before I started putting her story onto the page. I knew she was a girl who was also a wolf. I knew she was strong, but also in serious trouble. I couldn't figure out how someone so powerful could be in that sort of a fix. That's where Nightshade's world emerged, it was all about building a history and society that explained Calla's predicament. Calla stands out as a heroine because she’s a leader, she’s independent and she fights for what she loves rather than being swept up in events.

If you could trade places with Calla for a day (and have her abilities), what would you do?

I would spend the day running through forests and getting to know the other wolves.

Fill in the blank: "I could not have written Nightshade without...

The inspiration of a childhood spent exploring forests and the love of my family."

So really, who would you pick: Ren or Shay?

This is something I will never reveal. I’m Team Calla – it’s her choice, not mine.

Anything else you'd like to add?

Thanks so much for sharing Calla’s journey with me!


Thank you so much for answering my questions, Andrea! :)


Onto the giveaway, I have one ARC copy of Nightshade up for grabs, courtesy of Penguin. It's US only, no PO boxes. 

ENDS September 30th!!!





And be sure to stop by And Anything Bookish tomorrow for the next stop on the Teen {Book} Scene's Nightshade Blog Tour!



Lea

40 comments:

  1. Looks like a great book! Love the cover. I just entered the contest as well.

    Kate@http://literary-exporations.blogspot.com

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  2. Great interview! I wish she would tell us what guy she wants for Calla, lol.

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  3. Enjoyed the interview and thanks for the giveaway.

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  4. Thanks for the interview! I've been really wanting to read this. I've heard great things about it!

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  5. Brilliant interview! This book just keeps appealing more to me! :)

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  6. I've been wondering about this book and really want to read it now.

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  7. oh man.. suckish that it's not international! but i can tell this book is going to rock great review!

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  8. Love this interview! Can't wait to read this one--I've heard such amazing things!

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  9. Great interview! I like that comment about being "Team Calla".

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  10. Andrea is so cute and nice! Ever since i saw the cover for Nightshade i have been obsessed with wanting to read it!!!

    Very interesting: Secrets reveal two paths: love or destiny.

    so excited to read!
    Woohoo! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  11. I like the interview :D I want to read this so badly!!!!! I feel so out of the loop about Shay too :(

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  12. Great interview with awesome questions! I really liked the "what makes Calla so unique" question! I want this SO bad!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    "Crossing my fingers!*

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  13. Awesomegiveaway :) thanks so much for this opportunity. I'm dying to read Nightshade. I love Andrea's dedication to her story and her characters.

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  14. I feel like I have been waiting on this book to come out forever. Thanks for the interview. I love learning about the author behind the book.

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  15. I'm looking forward to reading this book.

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  16. I'm looking forward to reading this book.

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  17. Fantastic interview! I love how Calla is such a strong female.

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  18. I love how she's Team Calla. It shows that this author will let the story unfold the way it needs to. :)

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  19. Great interview - I LOVED Nightshade! Calla is definitely a leader!

    Alyssa
    Teens Read and Write

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  20. Awesome interview. I loved the team question/answer :)

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  21. Great interview! I love getting inside an author's head and finding out where the awesomeness comes from! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  22. Great interview! I am really looking forward to reading this book. Thanks!

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  23. Thanks for the interview and giveaway! It's nice to read so more info about Calla. I'd really love the chance to read this book.

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  24. Awesome interview! I can't wait to read Nightshade and I must say that the cover is gorgeous!

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  25. Can't wait to read this book, it looks awesome. :)

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  26. Being Team Calla is a great stance--it really is her story!

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  27. Nice interview. I would love to read this book.

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  28. Thanks for the interview and giveaway! It's interesting to find out more about the author (I wish I had woods to explore as a child! Maybe I'd be a better writer! Haha).

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  29. Goood interview. Short and sweet.
    I am totally Team Calla I mean who wouldn't support someone with such strong personality.

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  30. Great interview. Can't wait to read the book. (and I almost skipped over the question about who she wanted for Calla cause I didn't want any hints...Loved her answer though)

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  31. Great interview. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  32. I simply love the cover of Nightshade! So pretty. i cant wait to read the book!

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  33. I love when there are author interviews/facts paired with giveaways :-) Makes it that much more interesting.

    Great interview!

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  34. Ha! I love this interview! I am so Team Ren. I love Shay, but something about Ren just stole my heart. LOL I cannot wait for NightShade!

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  35. Mary D
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    What an interesting interview! Very informative, plus I so love that cover art :D

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  36. Fascinating interview. Can't wait to read this.


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  37. I like the describe in seven words. This book sounds very interesting!


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  38. Sounds like a great read. Appreciate the fact that there will be a background built into the story.

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  39. This sounds like such a cool book and Calla sounds like a very unique character. I think I'd love to get to meet other wolves too.

    Thank you so much for this great giveaway!!!

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