Character Interview: West from Click to Subscribe by L.M. Augustine!

You've heard of Click to Subscribe, right? By L.M. Augustine? I wrote a review for it not too long ago. I said nice things. Because this is a freaking nice book. But if you haven't heard of this one yet, it's THIS:


Click to Subscribe by L.M. Augustine
Release Date: May 9, 2013
Format: eARC, 188 pages
Source: Author in exchange for an honest review
Buy It: Amazon
 Description from Goodreads:
135,789. That’s how many subscribers sixteen-year-old West Ryder has on his web vlog series. But he only has eyes for one of them.

As one of the internet’s most prestigious video bloggers, West talks about high school relationships under the name “Sam Green.” As far as he knows, no one from school, not even his best friend, Cat, has seen his videos. But the highlight of the whole thing is Harper Knight, who comments every day at exactly 2:02 in the afternoon. He doesn’t know anything about her aside from the occasional deep philosophical messaging on why pizza tastes so delicious, but as stupid as it sounds, he might be falling for her. So when they finally agree to meet in real life, West’s hope for romance seems more and more in reach. But that all changes as soon as he arrives at their meeting spot and sees Cat walking toward him, wearing the same “I <3 Sam Green” T-shirt Harper promised she'd have on.

To his alarm, West realizes he is falling in love with the best friend who has always been a sister to him.
So now that we all know what's up...

The author, L.M. Augustine was awesome and let me borrow West for a little bit not too long ago. Today, I'm going to share the interview we did! I'm going to be honest here--this thing makes me laugh. More than a little.

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West, my boy! Welcome to my blog! You better have brought ice cream. Seriously, if you didn’t I’m going to have to ask you to leave.

WHAT???? You said YOU were bringing the ice cream. That's the whole reason I'm doing this interview!

KIDDING. I’m kidding!

I'm still waiting on my ice cream bribe. There is no kidding here.

Seriously, though, are you aware of how cool your name is? West Ryder. That’s a cool name, dude.

I know, I know. It also compliments my great hair. I have such great hair, you know. Did I mention I have great hair?

Soooooo, West. How’s life? You still with that cool chick? (I totally know her name. It’s just more fun to use the word “chick.”) But tell Cat I say hey!

Yeah, Cat is awesome. But she is kind of wondering why you abducted me for this interview and didn't even feed me ice cream.

We are not amused.

How are things goin’ with your dad? Getting better or anything? I must say, …actually I won’t say. For all the people who are silly enough to have not read this book yet, I shalt not spoil.

A little better. I don't know if I can ever really forgive him after what he did to my mom and me, but he seems to be, for once, trying. It's a start, at the very least.

What’s your favorite color, West? And why, if there IS a reason, that is. Sometimes people have reasons, and sometimes they don’t.

I love the color of red-velvet cake, because it reminds me of Cat.

So you started your vlog and ran it for a huge amount of time without telling anyone close to you. Um, why? I mean, I don’t exactly shove my blog in my people’s faces (HA, there is one exception to this, actually…hahahaha), but I do mention it. A lot.

I don't know, really, but I guess I just needed a personal place, where I could escape from everything else and no one would know me. It was nice, especially after Mom died. She was the one who knew about the vlog, and so it started to feel like our own little thing, my own personal way of talking to her even when I couldn't otherwise, and I didn't want anyone else knowing about the vlog to ruin that.

Also: I'm still waiting on that ice cream you promised. *ninja stare*

Was it hard keeping your vlog a secret? Because I repeat: I ramble about my crap all the time.

Not really. I am, you know, RESPONSIBLE sometimes. (Also people scare me.)

Of your whole entire life, what is your favorite memory? And I mean #1, not a list of memories you could choose from. PICK ONE. Actually, wait…that is a really hard question…if you can’t pick ONE, try not to make it more than three…yeah. Three’s a nice number. (NEVER SAY I DON’T HELP PEOPLE.)

(What would be HELPFUL is if you get me my ICE CREAM that you promised.)

I don't even need three memories. I know my favorite for certain: it's the first time I visited The Icecreamery, when my mom took me and Cat there when I was six and we got into a food fight with vanilla ice cream and rainbow sprinkles. We were laughing and looking totally stupid, and we didn't even care because we had each other and we were genuinely happy. I loved that moment.

If you were to have a pet tiger, what would you name him and why? (And don’t EVEN argue with me on his gender. IT WILL BE A BOY BECAUSE I SAY SO. Deal with it.)

I WOULD NAME HIM SPRINKLES BECAUSE THAT WOULD BE FUNNY SINCE IT SOUNDS LIKE A KITTEN'S NAME AND HE IS FAR FROM A KITTEN.

(Caps for emphasis.)

Describe our girl Cat in five words or less.

First off: our girl? OUR? She is mine--singular. You stay away from her! You scare me!

But to describe Cat in five words: "Everything I will ever need."

How's that for deep? (I WIN THIS ROUND MUAHAHAHA.)

Now describe HARPER in five words or less. (hehehehehe)

Funny, dorky, weird, my escape.

Describe YOURSELF in five words or less.

Awesome, charming, has GREAT hair.

Now finish this sentence: “If I had a dollar every time I ______, I would be able to buy Jessica a lifetime supply of ice cream with sprinkles.”

If I had a dollar every time someone promised to buy me ice cream then DIDN'T (*coughs in your direction*), I would be able to buy Jessica a lifetime supply of ice cream with sprinkles.

And because I’m feeling bossy, describe ME in five words or less.

Bossy.

Bossy.

Bossy.

Bossy.

Bossy.

(Did I mention bossy?)

Do you ever just get songs stuck in your head? Because, MAN, I have had “Lover of the Light” by Mumford & Sons stuck in mine for way too long. IT WILL NOT LEAVE. I’m even listening to it now. What is the song currently stuck in YOUR brain?

Well "Gone Gone Gone" by Phillip Phillips is currently stuck in my author's brain, so I guess that means it's stuck in mine too?

Do you have a favorite book? What is iiiiiiit?

Harry Potter for the win!

What’s your favorite thing about yourself?

Everything.

What’s your favorite thing about Cat?

Her smile.

What’s your favorite thing about your dad?

Per my Fifth Amendment right, I refuse to answer on the grounds that it may incriminate me…

Oooo, what’s your favorite thing about vlogging? (I really like this question…but still not as much as I love the tiger question.)

I like the freedom in it. I like that it gives me an escape, a place to express myself, to really be who I am. Sometimes it feels like truly being yourself is difficult in high school.

If you had to rate this interview—SO FAR, it’s not over yet—on a scale from 1-10, what would you rate it and why?

A 4.

I NEED MY ICE CREAM IF YOU WANT THAT 10, JESSICA!!!!!!!

Do you know who Dante Walker is? If you don’t, you really must read the book in which he is AWESOME.

He sounds UBER cocky. Which just means that he's awesome. So yes, I will read his book one day.

Hmm…I’ve never done this in an interview before, but I think it would be amusing. So I’m going to give you a word, and I want you to tell me the first thing that comes to mind, okay? GO.

I am scared…

Dinosaur: Dead.

Banana: Murderer.

Creepypasta: Horror movie.

Red: Cat.

Panada! Sad!

Chat: This.

Seven: Ice cream.

 

That last one was literally because there were seven words, and I hate the number seven, so I had to add something and I couldn’t think of anything so BOOM.

You know, I would appreciate your cleverness A LOT more if you just gave me that ice cream…

Oh, and you and I are friends. It’s already been decided.

…Um… …no….

And this interview is almost over, which is why I’m getting even more ramble-y.

You were always rambly, Jessica.

Before I start accepting that the interview’s over, though, is there anything random you’d like to say? The randomer the better.

I am convinced that when the sun sets, bananas come to life and strangle people to death with their skin. They are mind-controlling serial killers.

Oh, hey, how are things going with Cat? I’ve been meaning to ask that for like, the past ten questions, but it kept slipping my mind. Or did I already ask? I don’t think I did. I have a terrible memory.

You totally did already ask, but since I pity you: things are going really well. SHE actually buys me ice cream, too. *glares*

Okay…I think that is all…waaah. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DROPPING BY! You totally have to stop by again. Or maybe I’ll invite you over to hang out on Bookish sometime. It’s pretty chill there, too. Or, OHMYGOSH, I’ll have to interview you and Cat at together sometime…

If there is ice cream involved, I AM IN. My schedule is not exactly filled… with anything… and, you know, school is unimportant and can easily be pushed out of the way, SO LET'S DO THIS THING.

We are so going to have fun. Thank you! And don’t you dare be a stranger! I know where you sleep.

Thank you for having me! As much as you scare me, you are kind of cool. Kind of. I guess. Maybe.

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And that's the interview! Tell me, what do ya think? Hehehe!

 

♥Jessica(:

If You Leave by Courtney Cole Blog Tour (Character Interview & Giveaway!)

 

About the Book:

If You Leave by Courtney Cole

Release Date: August 6, 2013

Publisher: Forever

Series: Beautifully Broken #2

Buy It: Amazon | B&N 

 

Description from Goodreads:

26-year old Gabriel Vincent is a badass hero. Or he used to be, anyway. As an ex-Army Ranger, Gabe never thought he needed anyone. But after one horrible night in Afghanistan scars him in a way that he can't get past, he needs someone who can help him heal...even if he doesn't realize it.

25-year old Madison Hill doesn't need anybody...or so she thinks. She grew up watching her parents' messed-up abusive relationship and she knows there's no way in hell that she's ever letting that happen to her.

They don't know it in the beginning, but Gabriel and Madison will soon develop a weakness: Each other.

But Gabriel's got a secret, a hidden monster that he's afraid Maddy could never overcome... And Maddy's got issues that she's afraid Gabe will never understand. They quickly realize that they need each other to be whole, but at the same time they know that they've got demons to fight.

And the problem with demons is that they never die quietly.

 

Character Interview With Jacey:

 

 

Hey, Jacey! Welcome to my blog!

Thank you so much for having me!

How are you today, girl? I’m so glad you could stop by :)

*rubs foot*  Well, five inch heels probably weren’t the thing to wear, but other than that, I’m good.  I’m happy to be here (and sitting down!)  J

So, if you had to pick one thing about Madison, what would you say is your favorite?

Her heart.  She has a bark that is way worse than her bite…. But really, inside, her heart is soft as hell.  And she’s as loyal as the day is long.  She’s the best friend anyone could have. 

Now, Gabriel. Ahhh. What’s your favorite thing about him, if you had to choose one?

Ummm.  That he’s mine.  My brother, that is.  There are way too many good things to pick out one by one.  He’s pretty awesome, really. But don’t tell him I said that.  He’ll get a big head.

Gabriel’s your brother and Madison’s your best friend. (Wow, I am totally stating the obvious right now. Ha.) What was your first thought when you found out they’d already met that night at the club?

I was like.. it’s about freaking time!  I’ve been wanting them to go out for a LONG time. 

You said you always thought Gabriel and Madison were perfect for each other. Why?

Because Maddy needs someone like Gabe—someone strong and forceful but that will be soft with her. And I just knew that she’d turn him to mush—that she’d be good for him.  He was hard around the edges until she softened him up.  They’re perfect for each other. 

If you were to be stranded on an island and you could only have three things, what would they be and why?  A vat of sunblock because I burn easily and hey, I won’t be on the island forever.  I don’t want to look like a saddlebag by the time I’m 30.    And an iPod so I wouldn’t feel so lonely.   And a piece of flint to make fire.  I don’t even need matches—my brother taught me all kinds of weird survival shit. 

You and Madison have been best friends for a while—are there any funny stories about you two? Can you tell us one?

Hmm.  Oh—there was this time when she stayed the night at my grandparents’ cottage with me when we were in high school and we sneaked out to go down to a beach party.  When we sneaked back in, Maddy walked in on my grandpa in the bathroom.  He…uh… was going.  I teased her forever about liking geriatric penis.  It was one of those things where you had to be there, but it was so funny.  She couldn’t look my grandpa in the eye for weeks.  And he never asked her why she was completely dressed at 3am!

OH! As Gabriel’s sister, do you have any funny stories there to tell us? Please?

When he was about… oh, six or so, for some reason, he put on one of our mom’s bras over his shirt and came parading out into the living room. My mom took a picture of that—which of course I dug out as blackmail material years later.  In high school, whenever he would mess with me about anything, I’d just threaten to pull out that picture and show whatever girl he was dating at the time.   It was pretty freaking funny.  It’s not effective anymore, because Maddy has seen the picture.

Okay, okay. Jacey. What is your favorite thing about yourself?

I like that I’m not too rigid. I’m pretty chill.  I pretty much go with the flow.  

So…do you have anything to say about Brand?

Brand?  There’s not much to say.  I love him. He knows that.  He’s like my brother.

All right, let’s do some favorites!

Color?  Red

Band?  OneRepublic

Book?  The Fault in Our Stars. I read it whenever I need a good cry.

Food?  Indian.

Song?  Counting Stars. 

Person? Ha!  I can’t say.  My own book will be out soon and I don’t want to be spoilery. But good try, Jessica. Sneaky!

It’s just about time for this interview to be over (sadly!), but before we say our goodbyes, do you have anything to say? It can be as random as you’d like. Seriously, that random is fun.

I’m scared of chipmunks.

Thank you SO MUCH for dropping by today, Jacey! You rock, girl!

Thank you so much for having me!  You’re pretty awesome, too!

 

 

About the Author:

Courtney Cole is a novelist who would eat mythology for breakfast if she could. She has a degree in Business, but has since discovered that corporate America is not nearly as fun to live in as fictional worlds. She loves chocolate and roller coasters and hates waiting and rude people.

 

Courtney lives in quiet suburbia, close to Lake Michigan, with her real-life Prince Charming, her ornery kids (there is a small chance that they get their orneriness from their mother) and a small domestic zoo.

 

Author Links:

Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

 

Giveaway:

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♥Jessica(:

Character Interview: Christopher♥ from Love's Forbidden Flower by Diane Rinella!

Hey, y'all! So back in April I reviewed a book called Love's Forbidden Flower. You can check out my review HERE. But long story short, I loved it. And the sequel, Time's Forbidden Flower, is coming out...well, today! I'm going to be reviewing the sequel tomorrow, but today I get to hang out with my very favorite character from these books:

Christopher!

 

But before we get to that, I'm going to give you the book info for Love's Forbidden Flower, so you know what's up.

 

Love's Forbidden Flower by Diane Rinella
Release Date: November 28, 2012
Format: ebook, 309 pages
Publisher: Midnight to Six
Series: Forbidden Flower #1
Source: Xpresso Book Tours
Buy It: Amazon | B&N

Description from Goodreads:
The heart cares not what society forbids.

Lily nurtures a secret love for a flawless man—the one who is her soul mate. Donovan is gorgeous, charismatic, and delights in all of Lily’s talents and quirks. Their innate knowledge of each other is almost telepathic. Together they interlock like fine threads creating luxurious silk.

But society dictates this picture-perfect adoration is the ghastliest of all possibilities.

As Lily embarks on a quest for the romance the heavens intended, her suitor turns reluctant. Desperate to uncover why Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hiding decayed from a tender-hearted gentleman into a ferociously self-serving, cocky bastard, Lily is prepared for battle when it comes to the salvation of her soul mate. However, Donovan traps Lily in a mental game of chess, leaving her to question his sanity. When Lily’s revelations about Donovan’s destructive alter ego lead to an inconceivable truth, can she help Donovan survive fate’s cruel joke?

Impassioned, witty, and deeply moving, Love’s Forbidden Flower is filled with stunning controversies that will forever haunt your heart.

Okay, now. For the interview! Which I love big time.

 

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CHRISTOPHER!!!!!! Welcome to my blog, sir!

Thanks, luv. Why so formal?

So how are you today? I am so excited to have you here. Eeep!

Sweet as nuts, thank you! I’m rather well chuffed over it meself.

 

All right, so. Your name. You’re not a fan of shortening Christopher, eh? Why?

It was Mum’s idea. Back when she was pregnant she felt that I was special and wanted me to be distinguished from me brothers. Since people tend to shorten their names, she insisted I be called by my full one. It must be attention getting, since you asked about it. It seems barmy how something so small can make a difference.

 

I have read Love’s Forbidden Flower (duh), and adored it. To be completely honest, the story was very…messed up. In a way that I LOVED, but still. What was it like for you to actually be a PART of that?

Cracking! After all, you have to admit I came out of it rather well.

 

What would you say is the most baffling part of the whole jumbled situation?

Why Lilyanna doesn’t like me food! Really, fish, chips, and vinegar are all you need. That’s all the basic food groups except dairy and you shouldn’t eat too much of that anyway. I don’t understand the kerfuffle over me food!

 

May I say that I was Team Christopher since the moment we met you? Because, aha, I TOTALLY WAS.

Aw, thanks, luv. You know, I was to be a flash-in-the-pan boyfriend for about two or three chapters but Diane decided to keep me around. Then I was to leave for good, but she didn’t want to let me out of her lovely hands. We were having too much fun lying on her floor and talking music.

 

You know, I think your accent is magnificent.

Thank you. I get some strife about how I speak. I’m sometimes told no one speaks like me. They are right, too. What they don’t understand is that I’m me, and I’m bloody well proud of it. Why sound like someone else when I can sound like me?

 

Personally, I was very on the fence about what I thought about Lily (please don’t hold that against me!), but you are obviously a fan. What would you say is the #1 thing about Lily that makes you heart her so much?

Lilyanna truly cares about the people in her life and she will do anything to make them happy. No matter what happens, she never loses sight of who you really are. She’s also a little off her trolley, which brings me laughter and hope. Without those, I’m miserable.

 

Now, Donovan. He irked me somewhat. What is your opinion of him?

The interesting thing about Donovan and I is that we are a lot alike. The poor guy just got a bad deal. Both of us are free thinkers who believe people have the right to be whom they want to be. Were also very protective of those we love and would do anything to help them. When you look at who we are at the very core, we are freakishly similar.

 

Okay, so let’s say I give you a pet tiger (because I am awesome enough to do that, obviously). What would you name him and why? (Note: I said HIM. Because he is most definitely a boy. I say so.)

Beaver, because it is a ridiculous name for a tiger and that is a daft question.

 

What is your favorite food to snack on?

I love Hula Hoops! I could nosh on them for days. They are little potato rings that come in all sorts of flavors.  When I eat them I usually walk around with a little stack of them on me fingers. Messy little buggers. Lilyanna can’t stand them. **chuckles** She thinks they taste like cardboard.

 

Back to LFF…if you could change one thing about the big cluster of ahhhhh that went on in the story, what would it be and why?

But it’s the clusters of ahhhhh in life that make it interesting. However, it would have been nice not to have been uprooted time and again.

 

Have I told you that I heart you? Because I do.

Have I told you how darling you look in that outfit. Wherever did you find pajama bottoms with Union Jacks? Are you wearing those in my honor?

 

In my review of LFF, I said that you didn’t let me down at all in the book. YOU ARE JUST THAT AWESOME.

All this flattery is swelling my head so much it may float away. You’ll soon be calling out the fire brigade to pull me out of that huge tree outside your window.

 

What was it like to have to live an ocean away from Lily for a while? I love how you dealt with that situation, by the way.

Thank you, but dare I remind you that the truth comes out soon? I need to enjoy your adoration while I can. Just remember, I only do what Diane tells me. Look what she did to poor Donovan!

 

Let’s hold up for a minute. Can you rate this interview so far (because it’s not over or anything—pfffft!) on a scale from 1-10? And give me at least a teensy reason why?

10, because you are rattling me noggin’ and because I just noticed you are even wearing Union Jacks on your socks. Is that a tattoo with my name on it popping out from under your sleeve?

 

I am incredibly sleepy right now. I have no clue why, since I got a crapload of sleep last night…*le sigh*

**crosses arms and taps foot** Yes, but who were you dreaming of? It wasn’t that Dante chap, was it?

 

If you were to be stuck on an island and are only allowed to take three things with you (THINGS, not people. Unless you want to bring me, then we can bend the rules a tad) what three things would you bring and why?

You wouldn’t leave me desolate and alone, would you? I’m assuming you would bring an eReader of sorts, and food. Therefore I will bring a guitar, an ipod, and a solar battery to power said iPod and eReader. Now if you bring that Dante fellow, all bets are off. I already had enough competition with Donovan. Really, Jessica, with you and Lilyanna mixed in with Dante, Donovan, and that Damon chap you like, it’s all higgledy-piggledy.

 

Christopher, are you jealous?

Oh, bugger. Next subject, please!

 

You like music, yes? What would you say is your favorite song? I mean, if you HAD to choose one right this very moment?

If I HAD to choose, “Do I Wanna Know?” by The Arctic Monkeys. It’s rather seductive sounding.

 

A lot of the time, I have a song stuck in my head. Not my favorite song or anything, just one that won’t leave me alone. Is it ever like that for you? What song?

“Never Too Late” by thenewnumber2 has been making me a little mad in the head for days.

 

What would you say is your favorite thing about yourself?

I’m daft as a bush and a bit of a clot. I think it makes me rather endearing. **mocks straightening a necktie**

 

I am completely excited to read Time’s Forbidden Flower…I was totally going to follow that statement with a question, but then I got distracted and lost my train of thought. I blame you and your awesomeness.

Thank you. I’m distracted by that Yankees cap. It’s rather fetching.

 

What is your opinion of snow?

It’s lovely to watch from inside while snuggling. It’s also much better to make angels in than mud.

 

Oh, I got it! Time’s Forbidden Flower. Can you tell us (and by us I really mean ME because I’m the lucky duck who gets to talk to you) anything about what to expect?

I would love to, but Diane is a little bit of a trickster. What she’s already done to me in this book is bad enough. If I get on her bad side she might yank back all the copies and do something even worse. You saw what she did to Donovan last time, all because he called her short at dinner one night!

 

What about YOU. What can we expect about YOU in TFF?

The truth about my two years comes out. There are some pleasant surprises as well. Other than that, I’m very busy with my band, Fragile Cherry, working way too hard, and taking care of my family. Keeping up with it all proves to be a little much.

 

 I am so looking forward to seeing you in TFF. I do not joke when I say you are my favorite.

Aww, thanks, luv. You’re turning me red.

 

When is your birthday? I’m just curious. I like to know these things.

June 23. I’m a Cancer, so I hope you don’t eat crabs. Seriously, Cancers are very sensitive. We cry during sad movies and because cats look cute when they sneeze.

 

So…we’re getting sadly close to the end of this interview…this is my absolute least favorite paaaaaaaaart…

**pulls out guitar** Here, I’ll play you the song Diane sang when she decided not to write me out of the story as previously planned.

            “Well I tried and I tried, but I can’t say goodbye…”

 

Before we say our goodbyes, is there anything you want to say? It can be as completely random as you want! Randomness is so much fun.

Never play jacks on a hot sidewalk.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and talking with me!! You MUST drop by again sometime soon! Seriously. SOON. I like you.

And I adore YOU! Can I get a snog before I go?

 

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I REALLY love that interview. Be sure to stop by tomorrow to see my review of the sequel!

 

♥Jessica(:

Authors are Rockstars Tour: Kimberly Sabatini!

I'm so glad to be able to participate in the Authors are Rockstars tour this year and am even MORE excited that I get to host the ever lovely and kind:

 

Kimberly Sabatini!

 

So, why is Kimberly Sabatini a rockstar?

 

Kimberly Sabatini is a rockstar because she is unbelievably nice. She was one of the first authors I interacted with when I first started blogging, and I am always grateful we met via the interwebz. Also, her writing is beautiful and her characters are REAL. They have flaws and worries and even though they can get on our nerves sometimes, they are still believable and we can't help but love them in the end. Plus, I totally swoon over her book boys. ;)

 

Speaking of Kimberly's swoon-worthy boys, she let them drop by to chat with me!

 

Character Interview With Ollie & Trevor!

Holy snap, I get to hang with both of you today! Welcome back, Trevor!

And, of course, Ollie (I’m not even going to pretend to call you Oliver—never did and never will), welcome! I CAN’T EVEN SAY HOW EXCITED I AM TO HAVE YOU DROP BY. Hence the CAPS. Hehe.

* Both boys wave back and Oliver gives the thumbs up to being called Ollie *

Trevor, before we even move on with anything, you know the drill, eh? Keep me updated on that T-shirt. I love that thing. Sort of like how I love Ollie. Except it’s a T-shirt and Ollie’s an attractive…never mind. You get my point.

* Trevor flexes and Ollie gives the victory sign until Trevor sideswipes him. Then Ollie puts Trevor in a headlock and the whole thing digresses into what looks like two puppies tussling. *

SO. Boys. How are you today? Are your summers going well?

Trevor: “The summer has been great. My best girl and I’ve been hiking and no matter what route we take, we always seem to find an ice cream somewhere along the way. And then there was that time that Ollie showed up in the ice cream truck with a whole stream of kids chasing after him like the Pied Piper.”

Oliver: “Ahhh that was fun. I guess you should have never implied that your best girl likes spending time with you more than she likes hanging out with me. In fact, you should have seen your blank T-shirt with your mouth hanging open when I popped my head out of the window (as she was dashing towards the ice cream truck.) As I told you earlier, you’re over confident in your making-out skills and I proved it.” * GRIN *

Trevor: * death ray stare *

What’s your favorite summer activity? Personally, mine is sleeping. And reading. But mostly sleeping.

Trevor: “It should be obvious that plotting my revenge on Ollie is taking up a huge amount of my time.”

Oliver: “Shaking in my boots, man.” * snort * “I on the other hand have been tinkering around with some gadgets. Freddie got me hooked on the handy man lifestyle, but there’s always time for a Star Wars marathon. (Just the good ones, though.)”

TREVOR. You have a giiiiiirl. A girl that you, like, said would kill me or something last time we talked. How is she doing? Have anything fun planned for the summer?

Trevor: “She’s great! And she loved your interview. Seriously. (I may have edited out a few lines, but that’s it.) Besides, now that we’ve been together a little while longer, she’s eased up on the insecurity. You know how it is when you’re afraid your going to lose someone you love. But that is never going to happen, and she’s starting to really believe that. Our summer plans? Well, besides the hiking, we’ve tried a couple…” * slurs words *

Oliver: “What was that, Trev? You got talked into taking BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES? But you have two left feet? Hey, Ouch!”

OLLIE. My dearest Ollie. Have I told you that I heart your face? Because I do.

Oliver: “I totally heart your face, too. But it’s so tiny on twitter. We need to at least hang out on Instagram where the pics are bigger. <3”

Also, I called dibs on you MONTHS ago, Ollie. Therefore, you are mine.

Oliver: * blushes *

Trevor, going back to that kickass T-shirt you wear…WHY do you wear it, exactly?

Oliver jumps in: “He’s not gonna tell you the truth, so I will. He’s just like a chocolate candy--all hard and crunchy on the outside and all soft and gooey on the inside. His gooey parts are all shy and that’s why he uses the T-shirt slogans to expresses himself. * Looks at Trevor* Or it could be because he’s super cool and really creative and chicks dig it.”

Ollie, why don’t you wear a cool shirt like that? I mean, I love you anyway, but I was just wondering.

Trevor jumps in: “Because the boy already doesn’t have a filter and says the first thing that comes to mind instantly. A T-shirt slogan would be old news. And God forbid you say the wrong thing and accidentally hurt someone’s feeling. Wait is that a cat stuck in a tree over there?”          

Oliver: “Where?”

Trevor: “I think I’ve made my point.” * Grin *

Do you guys prefer to hang at the beach or by the pool? Why?

In unison: The Lake!

Oliver: “You can learn a lot from a lake.”

Trevor: “And you can find some missing things there too.”

* Guy High Five *

Okay, so imagine I gave you each a pet tiger. (You’re welcome.) What would you name him and why? (They are both cutely vicious male tigers. MALE. They are not girls. Because I say they’re not.)

In unison: “Tigers!”

Oliver: “Trevor will name his Fluffy. He’s named every single stuffed animal and pet we ever had Fluffy!”

Trevor: “Ha ha. I was three, okay. And any chance you’re tiger will be named Yoda? Huh?”

Oliver: “He can’t help it if he’s a wise tiger that is one with the force.”

Trevor: “You should see my T-shirt right now. Sorry, I can’t show the ladies.”

Have you ever gotten a random bruise that you have no clue in the world where you got it from? Because, holy snap, I have this one on my leg…

Trevor: We’re guys. We never know that kind of stuff.

Oliver: But we hope you feel better.

Ollie, you’re SUPER close friends with Elliot.

Oliver: “Absolutely. I already proved that with the ice cream truck.”

Trevor: “All you proved is that she likes chocolate ICE CREAM.”

Oliver: “Think what you want, Bro.”

I was making no point with that statement other than pointing out that y’all are just friends. Remember, I have my dibs… ;)

Oliver: *waggles eyebrows *

Both of you are close with Elliot, but in different ways. What would you each say is your favorite thing about her?

Oliver: “Elliot is fun to hang out with. And she completes all my sentences and stuff. She kind of makes me feel like I’ve swallowed the sun.”

Trevor: “She likes the guy under the T-shirt.” * awkwardly clears throat *

 

In Touching the Surface things were pretty strained between you two. Actually, things were pretty strained between EVERYBODY at different points throughout the story…but let’s focus on you two. You’re brothers. How are you getting along now?

Oliver: “We’re like peanut butter and jelly. We stick together. All that other stuff was just kind of part of the process.”

Trevor: “What he said.” * nudges chin in Ollie’s direction * “There’s no one I’d ever trust more.”

Oliver: “Unless I drive up in an ice cream truck. Trust becomes an issue then.” * ducks * “I’m just kidding. I’ve already told Elliot I’ll be the best man at your wedding. What? Your T-shirt is blank again?”

How have your experiences in Touching the Surface affected your relationship with each other?

Trevor: “Let’s just say that fooling yourself, hiding from the real stuff doesn’t fix anything.”

Oliver: “Agreed. Fixing and growing is hard work, but what you end up with in the end is worth it.”

Okay, what are your favorite things about each other?

Oliver: “His girlfriend. Just kidding. Seriously, he’s my big brother—he’s got my back—always. And his T-shirts. Definitely not his smelly feet.”

Trevor: “Oliver reminds me to lighten up. Sometimes I fall back into old patterns and he makes sure I don’t take myself too seriously. And my feet? Dude, your dawgs are always barking.”

And now, because I’m me and I do what I want—what is your favorite thing about me?

Trevor: “We totally agree on this--girls who read are hot. Smart girls are the new black.”

Oliver: “And Touching the Surface doesn’t have the kind of notoriety that the Hunger Games or anything written by John Green does, but you’ve completely got our backs. You’re a good friend and we love you for that. And you give great interview.”

Do you guys like SpongeBob? Because I do. He makes me chuckle.

Oliver: “Um, I speak for both of us when I say that we don’t know what to say to that.”

Ollie makes me giggle.

Okay, boys. Let’s talk breakfast cereals. Favorite and least favorite. GO!

In unison: “Pancakes!”

What would you guys say was the hardest part of everything that went on in Touching the Surface? Why?

Trevor: “All the time you spend hating everyone and hating yourself. Hate takes up all the air in the room until you can’t breath.”

Oliver: “I said it earlier, but growing is hard work. It is much easier to pretend there isn’t more out there. It’s easier to let yourself believe you’re satisfied staying with what if comfortable and familiar even if it isn’t very good. Touching the Surface forces you to realize that sometimes you have to dig deep.”

All right, let us all take a minute or two to chill out. What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Trevor: “Mint Chocolate Chip.”

Oliver: “Chocolate! With lots of maraschino cherries.”

Both of you, can you please rate this interview so far (because it’s totally not over yet!) on a scale from 1-10? And give me a short reason why? I care about your opinions.

In unison: “Ten.”

Oliver: “It’s not like an interview—it’s hanging out. We love hanging out.”

Trevor, the last time I talked to you, we were gearing up for Valentine’s Day. How did that go for you?

Trevor: “That was a ten, too.” * grin and zips lip *

Ollie, I didn’t get the chance to talk to you for V-Day (Which I am still sad about), but how did your day go? Anyone special for you…?

Oliver: * sniff * “Still waiting for that perfect partner to come along.

What’s your favorite holidays? Trevor, do you have a special T-shirt slogan for that favorite day?

Oliver: “Halloween. I love everything about it—dressing up, falling leaves, that crisp time of year, all the scary stuff and the candy. Can’t forget the candy.”

Trevor: “I always like the one coming up. But I have a soft spot for New Years and new beginnings. I’ve needed my fair share of that in the past. This year my T-shirt said…

This year I resolve not to make any resolutions. Damn…”

AT THIS EXACT MOMENT, what is your favorite song? If you both say the same thing, I will be completely weirded out, so keep that in mind…

Oliver: “With a Little Help From My Friends by Joe Cocker.”

Trevor: “Saturday in the Park” by Chicago. We’re kinda renaissance men.”

Oliver: “You know one of the lines in your song is…a man selling ice cream, singing Italian songs...right?”

Trevor: “I might have caught that.”

Oliver: “And I was singing when I drove the ice cream truck.”

Trevor: * shakes head *

Do you guys like to read at all? What would you say is your favorite book?

Trevor: “We both love to read. Hmmm a favorite book? There are so many. But my all time favorite is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. When I was little, I read my copy until the cover came off.”

Oliver: “Go. Dog. Go! By PD Eastman. It doesn’t get better than that. Seriously.”

So, I know you were IN the book, but…have y’all read Touching the Surface? How fantastic of a job do you think it does telling your story?

Oliver: “It’s hard to say this, but we haven’t read it. We lived it and it would be weird. What if reading it ruined the magic, because even though it was a tough time, it was magic and well, we just can’t risk it—losing it. You know?”

You’re trapped on an island. You can only bring three things with you (not PEOPLE—unless you want to bring me. Then we can bend the rules a wee bit;)), what would you each bring?

Trevor: “Elliot’s gonna get mad if you can go and she can’t, so we’ll stick to stuff. I’d bring books, music and pancakes.”

Oliver: “My Star Wars movies, pancakes and a puppy. You said people.”

What is your favorite food of all time to snack on? I may or may not be awarding high fives for these answers…

In unison: “Pancakes!”

I think…I think we’ve reached the end of this, you guys. NOOOOOOOOOO. Sadness. Do you guys have anything to say before we say our goodbyes? You can be as random as you want.

Oliver: “Trevor sucked his thumb until he was four and a half.”

Trevor: “Oliver wet his pants in 2^nd Grade.”

Oliver: “Dude, do we really want to go here?”

Trevor: “Probably not.”

Trevor’s T-shirt: When Oliver was two years old, he got bubble gum stuck on his…

Oliver: “Hey!”

You both are so awesome for talking with me! Trevor, it was so great to see you again and I hope you drop on by again soon!

In unison: “Any time!!!!”

Ollie…I kind of wish I could keep you. AHHHH, IT WAS SO GREAT TO MEET YOU AND TALK TO YOU AND AHHHH. I heart you a lot.

Oliver: “I heart you, too and the gum thing…not true-ish at all!”

Thank you guys so much! I need you back here again. Sometime soon. FOR REAL. <3

Trevor: “We can’t wait.”

Oliver: “Ditto.” 

About Kimberly's Book

 

Touching the Surface by Kimberly Sabatini 

Release Date: October 30, 2012

Publisher: Simon Pulse

 

Description from Goodreads:

Experience the afterlife in this lyrical, paranormal debut novel that will send your heart soaring.When Elliot finds herself dead for the third time, she knows she must have messed up, big-time. She doesn’t remember how she landed in the afterlife again, but she knows this is her last chance to get things right.

     Elliot just wants to move on, but first she will be forced to face her past and delve into the painful memories she’d rather keep buried. Memories of people she’s hurt, people she’s betrayed…and people she’s killed.

     As she pieces together the secrets and mistakes of her past, Elliot must find a way to earn the forgiveness of the person she’s hurt most, and reveal the truth about herself to the two boys she loves…even if it means losing them both forever.

 

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