The Debut Bash: January 2013
Welcome to the first Debut Bash of 2013! The Debut Bash will feature teen party game themed interviews with several debut authors each month, as well as a giveaway of one of their books – winner’s choice! It’s kind of like a Cotillion after-party, only maybe much tamer. And yes, I am sure those do exist.
Alright, let’s get started! More about these lovely authors and their books can be found at the end of the Debut Bash, along with the giveaway!
Uh oh! Before we get started, you guys have to go introduce yourself the cute boy/girl with the great hair. What are you going to tell him/her about you and your book?
Ellen Oh: Hi there handsome! Here’s my book! Buy it or I’ll beat you silly. I’m just kidding! (maybe)
Rebekah Crane: Hi, I like your hair. Do you use special products? It’s so shiny. And smooth. *runs fingers through it* Like silk. *winks* You know books? I wrote one. It’s funny. *bites bottom lip* At least that’s what people say. There’s a girl who loves musicals and one who likes the word ass wipe. There are two boys and lots of music. I just love your hair. *runs fingers through it, again* Amazing. Anywho, it’s called Playing Nice. You should buy it.
Nicole McInnes: Sixteen-year-old Brianna Taylor finds herself lost, alone and with a major surprise in store after a one-night-stand. Just when she’s got nowhere left to turn, help arrives from the one person who is closest to her big mistake, but accepting that help will leave Brianna forced to choose between clinging to the ledge of fear and abandonment – or jumping into the unknown where a second chance at hope might just be waiting.
Alex Lidell: Hi, I’m Alex. Um… I wrote this book called THE CADET OF TILDOR and its about a sixteen-year-old girl who struggles to keep up with male cadets at a grueling military academy while confronting a friend’s forbidden magic and her mentor’s shadowy past.
Lisa M. Basso: A SHIMMER OF ANGELS is about Ray, a sixteen-year-old girl that has been in and out of a mental health facility for the past three years, who finally believes she’s in full remission, until an angels shows up in her class. She begins to spiral out again, but fights to puts the pieces together and discover maybe she’s not as crazy as she once thought.
Liz Fichera: Get HOOKED on a girl named Fred! Sparks fly when a Native American girl with a killer golf swing takes on the boy with the killer smile. It’s PERFECT CHEMISTRY meets CHASING JORDAN with a dash of WEST SIDE STORY.
Kristin Halbrook: “*shuffles over* *stalls for time* *gathers courage*
Hi Cute Person Across the Room. I’m Kristin. Do you eat? Awesome, I love to cook. Also, do you read? (If answer is no, I leave). Groovy! I wrote this book. It’s about two kids who are trying to leave their crappy, abusive lives behind that for something new, something better, but it just seems they can’t run fast enough. Is it sad? Oh, well, you should read it to find out. There’s car chases and criminal activity . . . it’s a bit like Bonnie and Clyde for teens. Kissing? Of COURSE there’s kissing. Oh, gotta run. The Sounders/Angels/Huskies game is about to start. Cheers!”
Megan Shepherd: Oh, hi! Have I mentioned what great hair you have? My name is Megan Shepherd, the author of The Madman’s Daughter. My book is about a sixteen-year-old girl who discovers her father is a mad scientist, and becomes wrapped up in his work on a remote jungle island.
Ellen Oh: Raise them of course. Can I make them tigers instead?
Nicole McInnes: I don’t know…Romulus and Remus did pretty well for themselves and for Rome after being partially raised by a she-wolf, right? Then again, I’m already pretty much a pack leader with the kids and animals I live with on a daily basis…
Alex Lidell: My own pack.
Lisa M. Basso: Raised by wolves. That would make one heck of a story.
Liz Fichera: Raised by a pack would be cool!
Kristin Halbrook: Definitely raise my own pack of wolves. PUPPIESSSSS!
Megan Shepherd: Raised by wolves. Mad fighting/foraging skills.
Ellen Oh: Part of the Fellowship!
Rebekah Crane: The Fellowship of the Ring for sure!
Lisa M. Basso: The Fellowship of The Ring. I would walk a thousand miles to avoid being the first tribute blown to pieces in The Hunger Games (and I so would be).
Liz Fichera: I’d go with tribute because it’ll be my only chance of ever meeting that adorbs Liam Hemsworth. I have my priorities. ;-)
Kristin Halbrook: No.
Ellen Oh: Hello Hell’s Kitchen!
Nicole McInnes: Oo! Hell’s Kitchen. Gordon Ramsey has nothing on my inner critic when it comes to the state of my kitchen and cooking skills.
Lisa M. Basso: Okay, confession time. I’ve never watched either show, but I’m going with Hell’s Kitchen because I love to bake and I’m not a bad cook either.
Kristin Halbrook: Definitely Hell’s Kitchen. I love to cook. I’d probably also keep telling Gordon to stop yelling so much. I worry about his blood pressure.
Ellen Oh: Donuts, lots and lots of Krispy Kreme donuts.
Rebekah Crane: Red wine
Nicole McInnes: Craisins, chocolate chips and mini-marshmallows, mixed up in a bowl.
Alex Lidell: Reading (I lose days at a time in a good book…)
Lisa M. Basso: It varies. Definitely tea. I couldn’t live without it, but I’m also a big fan of baked goods and chips.
Liz Fichera: Savoring every bite of a bar of dark chocolate with sea salt. Delish!
Kristin Halbrook: Sometimes . . . a shot of Irish Cream in my morning espresso.
Megan Shepherd: I’ve been known to let Honey Boo Boo play in the background. I find it so inspiring :)
Rebekah Crane: Matt Three-Last-Names is Jordan Catalano from My So-Called Life
Megan Shepherd: Ryan Gosling, of course! Because of this: http://ryangoslingyoungadult.tumblr.com/
Ellen Oh: KILL BELLA
Rebekah Crane: Kill Bella… sorry, Bells.
Lisa M. Basso: Kiss Katniss. Kill Bella. Sorry Twilight fans, she’s the least useful of the lot. And marry Hermoine. If something earth shattering comes up, at least I can count on my fictional wife to protect me magically, even if she does talk a lot.
Kristin Halbrook: Kiss Katniss, Kill Bella, Marry Hermione
Ellen Oh: Kiss Aragorn
Rebekah Crane: Kiss Legolas
Kristin Halbrook: Kiss Aragorn, Kill Boromir. Marry Faramir. Whaaat? Why can’t he be an option?
Ellen Oh: Kiss Finnick
Rebekah Crane: Kiss Gale, for sure.
Lisa M. Basso: Peeta, Finnick, Gale. I was pro-Peeta in the books, but for my own tastes, Gale is where it’s at.
Liz Fichera: Kiss Gale
Kristin Halbrook: Kiss Finnick, Kill Gale, Marry Peeta
Ellen Oh: Drink
Rebekah Crane: Drink
Nicole McInnes: Drink
Alex Lidell: Drink
Lisa M. Basso: Drink
Liz Fichera: Drink
Kristin Halbrook: Drink
Megan Shepherd: Drink
Ellen Oh: Drink
Rebekah Crane: Drink
Nicole McInnes: Drink
Alex Lidell: Drink
Lisa M. Basso: Drink
Liz Fichera: Don’t drink
Kristin Halbrook: Drink
Megan Shepherd: Drink
Ellen Oh: Drink
Rebekah Crane: Drink
Nicole McInnes: Drink
Alex Lidell: Don’t drink
Lisa M. Basso: Drink
Liz Fichera: Drink
Kristin Halbrook: Drink
Megan Shepherd: Drink
Ellen Oh: Drink
Rebekah Crane: Drink
Nicole McInnes: Drink
Alex Lidell: Don’t drink
Lisa M. Basso: Drink
Liz Fichera: Drink
Kristin Halbrook: Don’t drink
Megan Shepherd: Don’t drink
Rebekah Crane: It’s me again. *tosses hair over shoulder* Those have to be contacts. *gapes* No way, they’re real?! You’re so pretty. *grabs bicep* And muscular. *winks* And smart. Smart people read books. You’ll like mine, I promise.
Nicole McInnes: Dude. I’m featured on Hobbitsies. ‘Nuff said.
Alex Lidell: I’m a horse back rider and a paramedic. And the two go together a little more often than one might wish… Oh, and I love Tamora Pierce!
Lisa M. Basso: Thank you so much for having me and I’d just like to remind your readers out there that a portion of the proceeds for every single copy of A SHIMMER OF ANGELS purchased (ebook and print copy) will go to a local suicide prevention and outreach program in San Francisco, California.
Kristin Halbrook: Did I mention I bake?
Thanks so much, ladies! I cannot tell you how much fun I had reading your answers! If you all are interested in finding out more about each author and title, here’s where you can find all the details!
Prophecy by Ellen Oh – January 02 – Goodreads | Amazon | Author Website | Twitter
Playing Nice by Rebekah Crane – January 03 – Goodreads | Amazon | Author Website | Twitter
Brianna on the Brink by Nicole McInnes – January 07 – Goodreads | Amazon | Author Website | Twitter
The Cadet of Tildor by Alex Lidell – January 10 – Goodreads | Amazon | Author Website | Twitter
A Shimmer of Angels by Lisa M. Basso – January 29 – Goodreads | Amazon | Author Website | Twitter
Hooked by Liz Fichera – January 29 – Goodreads | Amazon | Author Website | Twitter
Nobody But Us by Kristin Halbrook – January 29 – Goodreads | Amazon | Author Website | Twitter
The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd – January 29 – Goodreads | Amazon | Author Website | Twitter
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To enter, you must choose one of the questions the authors answered and answer it yourself in the comments!
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Which celebrity do you picture as your love interest?
Logan Lerman hehe :3
Thank you so much for the giveaway! Really loved reading the interview and getting to know more about the authors :)
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I definitely laughed out loud at Kristin Halbrook’s “No” to the Tribute/Fellowship question. Hilarious.
Uhhh in all those Never Have I Evers, I would definitely have to drink. For all. Yep.
(and just because it’s so awkward, the last love interest I had looked like Dean Cain as Clark Kent. For reals.)
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Kiss, Kill or Marry….. Finnick (I thought Finnick was very dreamy)
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Kristin Halbrook had me at baking. I am easy like that.
I don’t see how the cute boy/girl with the great hair can resist any of these great pick up lines. You guys bookflirt like champs ;)
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This was hilarious! Rebekah Crane and Kristin Halbrook’s answers to the first question made me laugh. Actually, the entire thing made me laugh. If I were to participate in that drinking game, I’d be drinking the entire time :)
And yes to Kill Bella (duh), Kiss Katniss (I mean, she can protect me and all, but she’s kind of depressing isn’t she?) and Marry Hermione (MAGIC!). I also wouldn’t mind kissing Finnick. Or Gale. Or Peeta. Damn.
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Would you rather be a tribute in The Hunger Games or part of The Fellowship of The Ring?
Most definitely part of the Fellowship- they’re so epic! Also, I feel like I’d die on the first day in the Hunger Games seeing as though I have no survival skills whatsoever
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Fun interview. I’ve only read Ellen’s and Alex’s books and loved both.
I drink a lot of coffee when I draft.
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Which celebrity do you picture as your love interest:
Either Kit Harrington or Joe Dempsie. I cannot help myself, these Game of Throne boys are fine!
I really loved reading all the answers!
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I think I would rather raise my own pack of wolves!
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Would you rather be a tribute in The Hunger Games or part of The Fellowship of The Ring?
Be part of the Fellowship because I would die waaay too fast if I were a tribute.
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Be raised by wolves or raise my own pack of wolves – I’d rather raise them. They are so cute as pups.
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I’d choose raising my own pack of wolves over being raised by wolves.
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I love Kristen answer the first question: “Do you eat?”
I’d definitely rather be in the Fellowship than a Tribute. It’s kind of sad that I’ll take trekking across the world and fighting hordes of Orcs over an arena filled with teenagers, but it’s definitely the option that I would probably live through. Also…hot elves (Legolas and Haldir, *drools*)
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Which celebrity do you picture as your love interest?
Julian Morris from Pretty Little Liars & Once Upon a Time
Also: Kiss, Kill, Marry – Finnick, Gale, Peeta (in that order) :)
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OMG I laughed so hard, Rebekah Crane’s last answer!! Best guest post ever.
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This is such a fun idea! And now I really want to combine craisins, chocolate chips and mini-marshmallows because those are three of my favorite things!
I’d pick the Fellowship over the Tribute Arena any day. At least in the Felloship some people are on my side trying to protect me! Also, I agree Faramir should have been an option for the kiss, kill, marry question!
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Kiss, Kill, Marry – Peeta, Gale, Finnick:
Kiss Finnick & Marry Peeta :D I’m not too sure if I want to kill Gale…
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Would you rather be raised by a pack of wolves or raise your own pack of wolves?
Raise a pack!!
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What guilty pleasure do I indulge in while drafting? Definitely red wine and dark chocolate.
And I’m with Kristin Halbrook: Marry Faramir!
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So for the Hells Kitchen or Big Brother I’d so pick Hells Kitchen! I love to cook even though I’m just a beginner and I love that show :)
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Would you rather be raised by a pack of wolves or raise your own pack of wolves? Hmm I would rather be raised by a pack of wolves ;D
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Would you rather be raised by a pack of wolves or raise your own pack of wolves?
Oh, raise my own pack. Of wolves. Tigers Werewolves, Weretigers xD
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Kiss, Kill, Marry – Boromir, Aragorn, Legolas.
Can we kiss all 3? Is that an option?
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I chose big brother over hell’s kitchen. I’m not very good at “game talk” but uh… I’m scared of Gordon. I do enjoy master chef – he is usually pretty calm.
& I’ll kiss peeta too (:
Great post!
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I love this SO MUCH. And I’m pretty sure after reading all of Kristin’s answers, she is my much more talented BFF that I’ve never met.
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Truth – Which celebrity do you picture as your love interest?
Ian Somerhalder
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This was such fun!
Would you rather be a tribute in The Hunger Games or part of The Fellowship of The Ring?
As much as I enjoy reading about the Hunger Games, there’s no way I’d want to participate. I would, however, love to spend time with all the Fellowship members.
Pica @ Pica Reads
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I would rather be raised by a pack of wolves.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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This was fun to read. I hope there will be another one next month.
I am picking “Kiss, Kill, Marry – Boromir, Aragorn, Legolas.” just so I can kiss Legolas. ;)
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Hunger Games Tribute or be a part of The Fellowship?
Dude, is that a rhetorical question? The Fellowship of course. To be honest I’d be dead in 5 seconds if I was a tribute. -.-
This is such an awesome giveaway. I had some of these books in my 2013 debut novels I’m looking forward to.
Thanks so much! These ladies sound awesome.
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Kiss, Marry, Kill? Peeta, Finnick, Gale?
Kiss Peeta, kill Gale, marry Finnick.
This post was awesome!
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I would sooo rather be a contestant on Big Brother, LoL I love that show! Gordon R. & I would soooo tie into if he got in my face. >_<
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Yeah, killing Bella is a no brainer for me. I think I would probably marry Hermione just because the magic would get us out of any binds. Plus she has that time turner which would be super useful.
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Never have I returned a library book late…DON’T DRINK! :D
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I would love to have my own pack of wolves! That would be wicked, sort of like in The Game of Thrones
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Kiss, Kill, Marry – Katniss, Bella, Hermione.
Kiss – Hermione
Kill – Bella
Marry – Katniss
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I would definitely have to say Kill Bella, Kiss Katniss and marry hermoine
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Um, hello, I’d TOTALLY want to be a part of the Fellowship. That would be awesome – and I’d get to hang out with Gandalf, Legolas and Aragorn!
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Oh the author interview questions/answers were so much fun to read. It had me giggling at some of the answers! Fave response though was: ” Megan Shepherd: I’ve been known to let Honey Boo Boo play in the background. I find it so inspiring :) “
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Oh and I would totally want to be on Hell’s Kitchen! Kill Bella and Kiss Finnick and Kiss Legolas
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Kiss, Kill, Marry – Peeta, Gale, Finnick?
Kiss Peeta, Kill Gale (sorry dude), and Marry Finnick. Seriously I don’t even know why it’s ever up for debate.
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Ha! No contest. Kiss Legolas (light peck on the cheek), marry my hunky he-man with a heart of gold Aragorn, and kill that scheming Boromir.
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I love these questions. I’m going to answer this one though:
Q: Kiss, Kill, Marry – Peeta, Gale, Finnick.
A: Kiss Finnick, Marry Peeta, Kill Gale.
Thanks for the giveaway and the awesome interviews!
-Meg
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Would you rather be a contestant on Hell’s Kitchen or a contestant on Big Brother?
Hell’s Kitchen without a doubt!
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Returned a library book late?
Bahahahaha. You slay me.
Yeah, I have $13 in fines right now and just paid $4 a couple weeks ago…
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Kiss, Kill, Marry – Boromir, Aragorn, Legolas.
Kiss Legolas, Marry Aragorn, Kill Boromir!
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This was so much fun to read! I definitely laughed out loud more than once.
Truth – What guilty pleasure do you indulge in while drafting? I drink a ton of coffee and if I’m really stuck on something, I feel justified in having chocolate…lots of chocolate…to help unblock my brain.
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I would raise a pack of wolves
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Kiss Peeta, Kill Gale, and Marry Finnick.
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