Today I'm thrilled to be part of the promotional tour for Misty Provencher's Cornerstone. The book has been receiving rave reviews from some of my favorite bloggers! Check out Candace's, Missie's, Heidi's, and Heather's reviews just for a sample. Or better yet, check out the entire Cornerstone blog tour and win a copy of the book for yourself! Due to my time constraints, I wasn't able to review Misty's book, however, I got the next best thing: an interview with the irresistible Garret Reese, the heartthrob and one of the most talked about book boyfriends of this year. Not convinced? Just take a look at Missie's Book Boyfriend post below!
Hey,
Garrett. I'm having a hard time in believing no other blogger has
snagged you yet. I, uh, mean for an interview. You're causing quite a
ruckus around the blogosphere. People have already claimed you as being
theirs. How does this make you feel?
Really? Wow, I'm flattered. I guess I should let them know though, I'm taken. I've been seeing Nalena Maxwell.
*Laughs* Yeah, that's so not going to stop them. Just take a look at the traffic over at Missie's blog post. *Looks at Garrett for one or two heartbeats* Wow, you really do have liquid blue eyes. *Blushes* So, um, you and Nalena go to the same school where you are a senior and she a junior. Why did it take you three years to finally approach her at the library? And where were you all those years when she was bullied?
*Drops eyes* That's a tricky question, but I'm glad you asked. Some people have really wrong ideas about what happened with that.
I'm grateful for the attention, but sorry, ladies, I'm taken!
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| Image and link: Missie's MBB post |
Really? Wow, I'm flattered. I guess I should let them know though, I'm taken. I've been seeing Nalena Maxwell.
*Laughs* Yeah, that's so not going to stop them. Just take a look at the traffic over at Missie's blog post. *Looks at Garrett for one or two heartbeats* Wow, you really do have liquid blue eyes. *Blushes* So, um, you and Nalena go to the same school where you are a senior and she a junior. Why did it take you three years to finally approach her at the library? And where were you all those years when she was bullied?
*Drops eyes* That's a tricky question, but I'm glad you asked. Some people have really wrong ideas about what happened with that.
I'm part of a community called the Ianua. That means that I've
dedicated myself to abide by certain principles, one of them being a vow
of complete respect of other members in my community. Going against
these principles can result in being separated from the Ianua, which
means losing everything - the material belongings are the very least of
it.
In
Nalena's case, her mother, Evangeline, had separated herself from the
community before Nalena was even born. We know why she did that now,
but it's a harsh decision that no one would make unless they were
desperate. Nalena lived in a different school district, and even though
I knew of Evangeline's family because of what happened, I didn't really
know Nalena until she moved into our district and started attending
Simon Valley, earlier this year. Once I saw her, well, if you've seen
Nalena, you understand. Remaining dedicated to the rules of my
community became nearly impossible.
The
problem for me was that Evangeline requested that the community would
have no interaction with her daughter. I had to respect that request,
whether or not I agreed with it, but don't think I wasn't around. I
couldn't stop everything that came Nalena's way, but I stopped
everything that would have physically hurt her. I justified what I did
by telling myself that Alo Evangeline would have been grateful for my
intervention, but there was no way of knowing. She could have just as
easily asked for my separation from the community and it would've been
granted.
By the way, I've been in libraries much longer than Nalena has and
I've
yet to meet a guy like you. I must be doing something wrong. There is
some obvious romantic tension between you and Nalena. Don't look at me
like that. It's written all over your face when I say her name. What
were your first thoughts that popped into your head when you saw her
sitting in the library? What draws you to her?
It'd
be easy to say it was the way she looked, but it wasn't that.
*glances, grins* It's a person's way that matters. She could be the
hottest girl on Earth, but if she's conceited or shallow, who wants to
be with that?
My
first thought, when I was walking toward her, was absolute relief. I
knew what was going on, that the danger had resurfaced for both her and
her mother, and I was more concerned that she'd catch me lurking at some
point and flip out on me. I finally went to the Addo directly and
asked if I could have permission to get in closer to Nalena. He allowed
it, due to the circumstances.
Walking
down that library aisle was the easiest thing I'd ever done. Every
step closer to her made me feel more relaxed. More alive inside. I
don't think I can describe it. When they say you just know? They're
right.
What is your idea of a perfect day?
Easy.
Nalena and I hanging out together and the whole world at peace around
us. If I can't get perfect, I'll just take the first half and call it a
day at spectacular.
*Ticks off on one a hand* You're popular, athletic, smart, gorgeous, and ooze charm. Basically, you're perfect. There's got to be a dark side to you. What makes you tick?
*Ticks off on one a hand* You're popular, athletic, smart, gorgeous, and ooze charm. Basically, you're perfect. There's got to be a dark side to you. What makes you tick?
*Grins* Wow. I'm
really not all that, but thanks for the vote of confidence. *laughs* I
work hard to stay in the moment and stay centered in my life (my
brother, Sean, would be so happy to hear that I said that...so don't
tell him, alright? *grins*). But now I wish I had an impressive dark
side!
What makes me tick is simple: commitment to family, friends and community. Justice, honor.
Thanks so much for stopping by Garrett. Do you have any parting words for your fans out there?
I'm grateful for the attention, but sorry, ladies, I'm taken!
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Awwww I love you Garrett! But out of respect for your obvious love for Nalena, I won't make a play for you in this comment. Maybe.
Love the bullying question Rummanah, I haven't read this one yet but that's definitely something I can see asking myself while reading. Glad I know the answer ahead of time now:)
Thanks so much for having Garrett over to talk, Rummanah! He's not much of a showboat, so I'm glad to see you got so much out of him. I hope your readers will enjoy him and snag their copy of Cornerstone while it's still only .99 cents this month! Thanks again for having him!
Thanks for making me smile with this interview :) It's nice to see what makes Garrett tick through his own eyes, rather than just Nalena's.
Zeeeeohhhhh! I am so happy I bought this book!! Im so excited to meet this Garrett.....:D
Fun interview ladies.
So awesome to get to know him better! I knew why he didn't get involved with Nalena before but I guess I kind of forgot, so it's nice to hear he really wanted to!
So glad you're part of the tour!
What a fun interview! It really gives you an idea of Garrett's personality. And a good taste of the book.
Great Character Interview and very much Garrett! Take time to read this one if you get a chance. It is totally worth it.
Heather
I've seen the reviews for this one and am surprised nobody has had Garrett for an interview yet. I haven't read this one but it's nice to learn a little more about him.
What the frek! How did I miss this post? *slaps self*
Garret, Garret, Garret! *le sigh* Thanks for explaining about the whole situation regarding why you had to say away from Nalena. I'll admit, it was hard for me to understand. And I really admire how ardently you stick to your principles. You don't meet a lot of young people now a days that even know what principles are. LOL
Speaking of meeting people, can you introduce me to Sean? *grins*
LOL! Thanks for the interview.