Thursday, November 1, 2012

Easy Blog Tour: Interview with Tammara Webber + A Giveaway


Today is an exciting day. Do you know why? I'm thinking you might be able to wager a guess based on the above cover, but I'll tell you anyway. Today author Tammara Webber is stopping by the blog as part of the promotional tour for her New Adult novel, Easy; a book that absolutely blew me away. I loved everything about this book, and while I haven't written a review for it, it has my highest recommendation and I hope anyone that hasn't given it a try adds it to their list immediately! Tammara was nice enough to answer a few questions for me, and thanks to the amazing people at Penguin I also have a giveaway for you at the bottom of the interview.

If Lucas was to sketch something that depicts who you are as a person without drawing your actual facial features, what might his portrait of you look like?

This is really cryptic question! Hmm. I think he’d draw something featuring water – depending on my mood at the time – a river, lake, pond… birdbath? LOL. I’m a Pisces girl, very much a water sign - and in no part of my life does that show up more intensely than my creative writing. I think if he was going to depict me without using physical features, Lucas would be perceptive enough to discern that part of my personality, and he would sketch something water-based.

Like me, you are a huge fan of books with happy endings. What novel has your all-time favorite ending? 

Where She Went (Gayle Forman). It zinged me all the way through and made me swoon and cry at the same time. As much of a sucker for HEA as I am – it was a powerful end to their story that it just melted me emotionally.

What one aspect of the writing, marketing, publishing process has been the most challenging or surprising to you? 

I had no idea how much “not noveling” I would have to do. I’ve never done much, promotionally, but I do interact with readers. It shouldn’t be surprising that the more readers I have, the more interacting I’m doing… but I guess I never expected to have so many that the interaction time would exceed the writing time, if I let it. If I’m going to write, I have to withdraw and submerge in the story. I don’t toggle between writing and social networking well.

What one piece of music might Jacqueline choose as an appropriate reflection of her emotional journey through Easy

Jacqueline would undoubtedly choose something from Esperanza Spalding – I Know You Know, possibly. But I think Erin would choose Kelly Clarkson’s What Doesn’t Kill You for J. We seldom see our own brave fight and personal heroism, while those close to us may witness it very clearly. Jacqueline could be knocked down, but she got back up, every time – and every time, she came up stronger.

If you could give the Tammara Webber who just opened up a blank document to start writing Easy one piece of advice regarding the ride she was about to get on, what would you say? 

I wouldn’t. It was better that I didn’t know – from the emotional drain of writing this particular story to the shocking (to me) success of it. I wrote Easy because I had to write it. If I’d known what was coming, I might have been too freaked out to do it.

Thanks so much for stopping by Tammara! More information on Tammara and Easy can be found here:

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The blog tour for Easy has just kicked off this week, so in order to not miss out on all the fabulous reviews, interviews and giveaways to come, be sure and check out the full schedule at Tammara's site. Next up is a stop at Total Bookaholic tomorrow!

GIVEAWAY

Thanks to Penguin and Tammara I have one paperback copy of Easy to give away on the blog today. YAY! To enter, please just leave a comment on this post with a valid email address so I can contact you if you win. Giveaway is open to US residents only and will run through midnight on Friday, November 9th after which time a winner will be chosen and emailed. Good luck everyone!

ABOUT EASY

When Jacqueline follows her longtime boyfriend to the college of his choice, the last thing she expects is a breakup two months into sophomore year. After two weeks in shock, she wakes up to her new reality: she's single, attending a state university instead of a music conservatory, ignored by her former circle of friends, and failing a class for the first time in her life.

Leaving a party alone, Jacqueline is assaulted by her ex's frat brother. Rescued by a stranger who seems to be in the right place at the right time, she wants nothing more than to forget the attack and that night--but her savior, Lucas, sits on the back row of her econ class, sketching in a notebook and staring at her. Her friends nominate him to be the perfect rebound.

When her attacker turns stalker, Jacqueline has a choice: crumple in defeat or learn to fight back. Lucas remains protective, but he's hiding secrets of his own. Suddenly appearances are everything, and knowing who to trust is anything but easy.


69 comments:

  1. Every review I've read for this book has been raving. I've wanted to get my grabby hands on it for months.

    Vivien
    deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com

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  2. I keep hearing amazing things about this one! Thanks for the chance to win. :D

    pinkindle[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  3. All I hear are positive reviews on this novel! Thankyou for the giveaway :)
    iboughtcupcakes at gmail.com

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  4. This book is just awesome! They reviews were great and I just knew I had to read it. I love Tammara's work! Interview <3 Thanks for the giveaway! :)

    nancyl9108(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. I like the blurb and it does make me wonder whether I should trust Lucas or not

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  6. Everyone's been talking about Tammara's book Easy, and I am so glad you loved it! It's been on my wish list and can't wait to read it!! Thank you for the sweet giveaway <3
    GFC: Mary DeBorde M.A.D.
    zenrei57 (at) hotmail dot com

    ps - that cover is soooo eye-catching, too :D

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  7. I would really love to try this book. Thanks for the giveaway!

    -Len of Musings of a Reader Happy
    maidenveil(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. Easy has had astounding success! I can' wait to read more from Tammara. Thanks for the interview! :)

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  9. Easy has been my favorite read this entire year and I've ready 80+ books this year!! daniellemcinderella@gmail.com

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  10. Girl, you're so easy. Heh! (this isn't an entry, btw) This one's sitting on my coffee table & I so need to read it! Especially since the author's a fan of HEAs. Love those HEAs.

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  11. Oh, I didn't know this one was New Adult! That definitely makes me want to read it (in addition to you loving it, of course!). You always ask the best questions, Jenny!

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  12. I am a huge sucker for HEA ending too and I agree that Where She Went had a very powerful ending. Brilliant interview! I need to get my hands on Easy as soon as I can. :)

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  13. I already have this so its not an entry.....but wanted to say I loved the interview. Easy was probably my favorite book this year. Ive read it 3 times and each time was just as good...:)

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    1. PS- you should read her Between the Lines series, those were great too!!!

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  14. Great interview - congrats Tammara! allodoxophobia@gmail.com

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  15. I remember Tina raving about this book and with your high recommendation, that means I need to pick this one up soon. Sounds intense and if it's anything like "Where She Went" then I know I'm going to love it. Thanks for the interview ladies!

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  16. YES! I plan on reading this book! I can not wait to read it!

    bwithbite at gmail dot com

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  17. Have you read this book yourself? If no, then you should! It's such a brilliantly delivered story of young people and their everyday struggles and the love story is just freaking perfect! I loved every second of it, heh. Another amazing interview by you! Love the questions and Tammara is always such a sweetheart to talk to. Hope she'll become even more successful, she is one of my favorite contemporary authors and just an absolutely fantastic writer =)

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    1. And I don't even know why I didn't read the text in Italic, probably way too tired after a physics class at Uni an was just way too eager to get to the interview which is always such a joy to read if you're the interviewer. So yeah, I noticed that you didn't have a review and immediately assumed you haven't read the book which I found odd because the questions were about the book and characters. I loved that book so much as well! Hopefully I'll read Jessica Park's Flat-Out Love by the end of the yyear since supposedly it's pretty much as perfect as Easy and Beautiful Disaster (J. McGuire). And I'd like to re-read this one when I have time. Need some personal Lucas time for myself, lol!

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    2. I did love this book so much! A couple blogger friends recommended it so I bought it and just could not put it down:) I still need to read Beautiful Disaster!

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  18. I love this interview, Jenny! You always ask the best questions! :) I adored the themes explored in this book and thought that Webber was spot-on with her depiction of rape and women's rights, so kudos to her for that! :D

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  19. Aw, I love books with happy endings too! I adore the cover for Easy and I've heard nothing but good things about it so hopefully I'll be reading it soon! <3

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  20. I've heard great things about this book. Can't wait to read it.

    luarroyave(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  21. LOVE that first question. LOVE! Right there you know you had me. Jenny, you rock so hard!

    Oh this sounds so good. I know girls like that and I just want to shake them and say "Go to the school of your choice! It'll all work out in the end." So curious babout this book!
    books (Dot) things (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  22. Oh I've heard this one is great! I'm also a fan of HEA and Where She Went definitely had a great ending!

    candace_redinger at yahoo dot com

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  23. I love this self pubbed books that take off and hit it big! This book has been all over the blogosphere and it has defintely grasped my attention. I really should get it read. I agree social networking takes up some much time and I had no idea I would spend just as much time networking as I do reading and blogging and I am sure it is the same for a writer. Thanks for the chance to win! Heidi rnydayramblings@gmail.com

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  24. Great interview! I LOVED this book so much! It's one of my favorite reads of the year.

    *Not entering-just wanted to leave a comment :-)

    Good luck to everyone on the giveaway!

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  25. I loved the interview questions, Jenny! But then, I wouldn't expect anything less because you always manage to whip up some creative interviews. Anyway, thanks to both of you for this particularly awesome one :)

    I'm not entering the giveaway either; I am fortunate enough to have a copy of EASY coming my way and I cannot wait for it! :D

    Good luck to everyone entering the giveaway!

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  26. LOVE this book. Truly a great example of new adult. Thanks for the giveaway!!!

    lilleetleet(at)verizon(dot)net

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  27. Everyone I know has absolutely loved this book! I actually bought a copy right away but haven't gotten around to it! I promise I will soon! Thank you for sharing this fab post with us Jenny! Btw Tammara, Where She Went was an all time favourite of mine too! :)

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  28. I love a HEA ending too! Where She Went is definitely one of my favorite books :) Congrats on the success with Easy, Tammara!
    laceyblossom1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. Loved Where She Went and if Tammara loves it too, I bet I'd love Easy! Can't wait to read it. Water is important to me too--my sign is the "water bearer" but it's not a water sign (weird).

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  30. An absolutely splendid interview ladies, and I don't mean that lightly. I've had this book for review quite some time, and this post made me anticipate reading it even more so that previously.
    Where She Went really resonated with me too, btw. :)

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  32. I am so excited about this book. Easy sounds like the romantic book I have been looking for, thank you for sharing it with us. What a great giveaway.
    Ann(dot)sheiring(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. Thanks for the great post and giveaway! This book sounds intriguing :)

    efender1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  34. Thanks for the giveaway, I have been wanting to read this one for a long time!

    c.j.allison AT hotmail DOT com

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  35. Thanks for the chance to win! I can't wait to read this one!!
    natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

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  36. I loved Easy! It was amazing, I was exciting with every word of it. When I ended it, I was so sad because I wanted more!! I'm looking forward to read more of Tammara Webber. Thanks for the giveaway, I just have a kindle copy of the book, I'd love to read it again from a physical book :)

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      lissette_125 AT hotmail DOT es
      thank you so much again, for the interview and the giveaway

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  37. This sounds really interesting!

    tazmizztaz at aol dot com

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  38. That is a really interesting synopsis. Contemporary as hell. I'd love to win a copy. Thanks.
    carlscott(at)prodigy(dot)net(dot)mx

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  39. OMGGGG! YES! The ending of Where She Went was utter PERFECTION. It's definitely one of my favourite endings as well :) heheee I'm SO glad Penguin picked up Easy - I can't wait to purchase my own copy here next year :) Awesomeee interview<3

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  40. This is such an awesome story, based on all these awesome reviews:)

    Thank you very much:)

    ccfioriole at gmail dot com

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  41. I really have to purchase a copy of this book, it sounds amazing !

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  42. Great interview! Thanks for sharing it with us. I have a copy of this sitting on my shelf and now I am even more excited to dive in. :)

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  43. Thanks so much!
    ~cassinz10 at gmail dot com

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  44. I loved your interview, and it makes me want to read the book even more. Thanks for the giveaway!

    tamsparks(at)att(dot)net

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  45. I have heard nothing but phenomenal reviews for Easy! I am really looking forward to curling up with it and a blanket!

    Thanks so much!
    mmafsmith AT gmail DOT com

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  46. A friend recommended this book to me. I cannot wait to read it!

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  47. This book sounds great! I hope to read it soon. Thanks to Penquin and Tammara for the book and thank you for the giveaway!
    wendyrailey(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. Easy is one of my absolute favorite NA novels. I loved it!
    molly dot frenzel at gmail dot com

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  49. I would love to read this book. It sounds very good. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

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  50. I like that Erin likes Kelly Clarkson. I love her music.

    kassandralopez32@yahoo.com

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  51. Tammara Webber is one of my favorite authors!

    spreadmywingsblog at hotmail dot com

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  52. Thanks for such an awesome giveaway! Easy is an excellent book and got me hooked on New Adult books! I hope I win a copy for my library. My email address is Lindytgomez@gmail.com

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  53. Not an entry, just wanted to say I absolutely loved Easy. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. I'm with you guys; I'm a HEA girl and I loved how Webber said it in the about the author section of her book.

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  54. Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway :)

    Mgutierrez254@yahoo.com

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  55. i have been wanting to read this for a long time!! sounds so unique! thanks!

    inthehammockblog at gmail dot com

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  56. Loved this book so much. I'm delighted it's going over so well!

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  57. I adored this book! I'm so glad to see it so successful.

    putpentopage @ gmail .com

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  59. I've been seeing this book everywhere lately and I seriously need to read it for myself to see what all the hype is about. I am in love with the cover already!

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

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  60. Easy sounds absolutely awesome! Love the excerpt I read:)

    ccfioriole at gmail dot com

    Thank you:)

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  61. Thanks for the giveaway!

    mamamoss08@hotmail.com

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  62. I adore Tammara Webber, I would love to win Easy :)

    haanscho@email.sc.edu

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  63. I LOVED Easy! It is one of my all time favorites for 2012! I can't wait to see what you write next!

    Nice to hear that Where She Went is one of your favorite books, Tammara. Then ending was wonderful in that. I'm also happy to hear you're a fan of HEA's because I'm big on those.

    Wonderful interview Jenny and Tammara!

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  64. Truly read this on the ereader and loved it! Would love to win this book!!!

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  65. I've heard SUCH awesome things about Easy, and Tammara Webber overall! Really cant wait to get my hands on her books! Lovely interview!
    - Farah @ MajiBookshelf

    majibookshelf(at)gmail(dot)com

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