So Close to You by Rachel Carter Blog Tour + Giveaway
I’ve been excited for So Close to You by Rachel Carter for a while, but especially since I read Jamie’s early buzz review, so I’m happy to be taking part in the blog tour!
Check out this interview and a giveaway to win a copy of So Close to You, and be on the lookout for my review in the next couple of weeks!
Amazon | Goodreads | Author Website | Author Twitter Lydia Bentley has heard stories about the Montauk Project all her life: stories about the strange things that took place at the abandoned military base near her home and the people who’ve disappeared over the years. Stories about people like her own great-grandfather.When Lydia stumbles into a portal that transports her to a dangerous and strange new reality, she discovers that all the stories she’s ever heard about the Montauk Project are true, and that she’s in the middle of one of the most dangerous experiments in history.
Alongside a darkly mysterious boy she is wary to trust, Lydia begins to unravel the secrets surrounding the Project. But the truths behind these secrets force her to question all her choices–and if Lydia chooses wrong, she might not save her family but destroy them . . . and herself – Goodreads
Rachel Carter, author of So Close to You
You’re a DEBUT AUTHOR. First thing that popped into your head after you read that?
OMG! It’s overwhelming exciting, but a little scary too. This is my one shot at being a debut author; there are no do-overs here! But I’m also trying not to over-think the whole process and to just enjoy the ride.
If you could be the author of any previously published work, which would it be and why?
If I Stay by Gayle Forman. It’s so moving and beautifully written. Every time I read it I’m devastated by the story of Adam and Mia…and also jealous that it’s not my book!
A lot of the times I hear the question – which celebrity do you see your main characters in a movie? Instead, I want you to cast the secondary characters for me, because a lot of times in books and movies, those will be the characters I really love.
Ok, let’s see. Mary could be Emma Stone. Or a slightly older Georgie Henley. Lucas…Hunter Parish. Logan Lerman for Grant. Maybe Ben Barnes for Dean? I can’t think of any others!
Your photos of the actual Montauk Project are awesome (I creeped your blog). Did the Montauk Project find you or did you find it (in terms of creating the idea for So Close to You)?
It found me. Definitely. I heard about the Montauk Project and was immediately intrigued by the idea of this secret government conspiracy that takes place in an old army camp at the end of Long Island. The more I researched it, the more inspired I was to write a story about it!
Here’s a scary question – how are things going with book 3, compared to the writing process for So Close to You and 2?
Umm…they’re not? I just finished editing book 2, so I’m taking a little writing break while I enjoy the release of So Close to You. I do have an outline of book 3 though, and I definitely know how things are going to play out for Lydia and Wes. Spoiler alert: there will be angst.
Check out the rest of the blog tour
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6/28 Beneath Shining Stars, I Read
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7/2 Hobbitsies
7/3 Down the Rabbit Hole
7/4 Hippies Beauty & Books, Oh My!
7/5 IB Book Blogging
7/6 Reading Writing Breathing
Giveaway of So Close to You by Rachel Carter
I’m giving away a copy of So Close to You by Rachel Carter! To enter, just check out the rules and fill out the rafflecopter thing! Also be sure to comment :)
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Great interview!! I’m really looking forward to what I think about this one.
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Love the gov’t conspiracy plot that actually turns out to be true! Can’t wait to read this!
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The premise of this one sounds quite different from most other YA books! I don’t really know anything about the Montauk Project but I think it’s very cool that it inspired the author to write a YA series involving this government conspiracy. Thanks for the giveaway!
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The more I hear about this book, the more intriguing it sounds. The Montauk Project is what really caught my attention about this one – and I’m curious to find out how it plays into the entire story!
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Seems like a good book:)
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Can’t wait to read this book! I heard about it a couple of days ago when I was on a trip and got so intrigued by the mystery of the Montauk Project. I didn’t even know that it was a real thing until this interview!
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this book sounds like something i’d like. the whole conspiracy thing sounds really interesting! i’ll have to add it to my tbr list for sure : )
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I would love to read this book. it sounds very good.
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Definitely intrigued here :) Thank you for sharing about this very interesting sounding read!
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Nice brief interview! I like the premise of this book :)
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The actual Montauk Project sounds like it might be fascinating as well. I’ll be heading over to look at it right away. Thanks.
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Great interview! So Close To You sound really good! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Thank you! :D Nice interview.
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Great interview! Can’t wait to read the book :)
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really looking forward this one…
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I love the time-traveling plot and that it’s a secret government conspiracy!
The characters sound awesome!
Thanks so much:)
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Sounds intriguing! Thanks for the giveaway.
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Loved this interview, and the book was amazing! <3 I definitley agree with Rachel's cast of sub characters. I could see Emma Stone playing Mary.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Have head such great things about this book and I hope to win :)
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Ooo, a promise of angst even through book 3. Oh, the drama! Thanks for the interview and the giveaway! Good luck to all who enter!
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I am really looking forward to this one! And hearing about angst in book 3 makes me happy, since I LOVE angst. LOL Thanks for the interview and giveaway! :)
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I loved If I Stay. So good. I am looking forward to see what your book has to offer!
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Rachel Carter! Congratulations on the debut! I actually had never heard of the Montauk Project, so I just looked it up and read a little bit about it. I feel equal parts dumb (for not knowing about it) and intrigued because I love sci-fi and time travel stuff. Sounds like a fascinating premise for a book. Well, series. Great interview, gals!
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I’m so excited to read Rachel Carter’s book! I love the actors she would cast to play her characters and I think the story sounds wonderful!
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It sounds really good. Thanks for the chance to win!
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This book sounds really good. Thanks so much for the givaway!
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SO want to read this book! thx for the giveaway!
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This book sounds great! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Such a fun interview! I love how you asked about which characters Rachel would cast for secondary characters, Tara, I think that’s a very creative question! I also love how you asked about book 3 when Rachel hasn’t even written it yet! ;)
Fabulous interview, and thanks for the chance to win! =)
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The book looks and sounds great and very intriguing. Thanks for the giveaway:)
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