Hey! Today we have Katie McGarry, author of Pushing the Limits, joining us for our 2nd author interview! (:
First off, I would like to tell you a little about her book, Pushing the Limits.
Synopsis on Goodreads:
No one knows what happened the night Echo Emerson went from popular girl with jock boyfriend to gossiped-about outsider with "freaky" scars on her arms. Even Echo can't remember the whole truth of that horrible night. All she knows is that she wants everything to go back to normal.But when Noah Hutchins, the smoking-hot, girl-using loner in the black leather jacket, explodes into her life with his tough attitude and surprising understanding, Echo's world shifts in ways she could never have imagined. They should have nothing in common. And with the secrets they both keep, being together is pretty much impossible.Yet the crazy attraction between them refuses to go away. And Echo has to ask herself just how far they can push the limits and what she'll risk for the one guy who might teach her how to love again.
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Now for the author interview!
1. What inspired you to become an author?
Books like The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton inspired me. Since I was a child, I always loved to write stories, but then I came across The Outsiders and it touched something inside of me. I began writing seriously about three or four years ago and when I started to write, I knew I wanted to tell a story that would touch others like The Outsiders touched me.
2. About how long did it take you to write Pushing the Limits?
I began writing it in the winter of 2009 and finished it in the spring of 2010.
3. Do you have any tips for aspiring writers?
Write. Read. Find a great critique group. Never give up.
I began writing because I have characters alive in my mind and stories they demand for me to tell. I love the rush of my fingers tapping against the keys as I delve into a scene that’s been begging to be released on the page. Try to never lose that joy.
4. What gave you the idea for Pushing the Limits?
I stumbled upon Echo’s voice one day when I was free writing for another story. She was sarcastic and funny and a bit heartbreaking so I decided to see where she would take me.
As I learned more about who Echo was, I began to think about when I was bitten by a dog in second grade and repressed the memory. It was a trying time in my life so I decided to give Echo a repressed memory.
I soon found Noah’s voice and the rest is history.
5. What are some things you enjoy doing with your free time?
I love to read, watch reality television, listen to music, and hang out with my family.
6. Two words you feel describe you best:
Can I do three? Wife, mom, and friend.
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Katie!
I should have my review of Pushing the Limits up soon.
-Marissa A.K.A. YOUR VERY OWN FanGirl Hostess(:
1. What inspired you to become an author?
Books like The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton inspired me. Since I was a child, I always loved to write stories, but then I came across The Outsiders and it touched something inside of me. I began writing seriously about three or four years ago and when I started to write, I knew I wanted to tell a story that would touch others like The Outsiders touched me.
2. About how long did it take you to write Pushing the Limits?
I began writing it in the winter of 2009 and finished it in the spring of 2010.
3. Do you have any tips for aspiring writers?
Write. Read. Find a great critique group. Never give up.
I began writing because I have characters alive in my mind and stories they demand for me to tell. I love the rush of my fingers tapping against the keys as I delve into a scene that’s been begging to be released on the page. Try to never lose that joy.
4. What gave you the idea for Pushing the Limits?
I stumbled upon Echo’s voice one day when I was free writing for another story. She was sarcastic and funny and a bit heartbreaking so I decided to see where she would take me.
As I learned more about who Echo was, I began to think about when I was bitten by a dog in second grade and repressed the memory. It was a trying time in my life so I decided to give Echo a repressed memory.
I soon found Noah’s voice and the rest is history.
5. What are some things you enjoy doing with your free time?
I love to read, watch reality television, listen to music, and hang out with my family.
6. Two words you feel describe you best:
Can I do three? Wife, mom, and friend.
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Katie!
I should have my review of Pushing the Limits up soon.
-Marissa A.K.A. YOUR VERY OWN FanGirl Hostess(:
Pushing the Limits sounds like a fantastic read, so thank you for an illuminating blog post! I will definately be adding it to my to-read list & thank you x
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