Author Interview & Giveaway: Bree Despain

Monday, September 13, 2010 12:05 PM Posted by Enna Isilee , 36 Comments
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Today I got to interview the fantabulous Bree Despain! I read her debut The Dark Divine in June, and since then I have been a HUGE Despain fan. I won the re-create a cover contest for TDD sequel The Lost Saint and let me tell you, TLS is even BETTER than TDD!

I actually got to MEET Bree last week... sort of. We were both at the same event and I was just hovering near her like a creepy-stalker. Eventually I was able to muster up something like "Oh my gosh! You're Bree Despain! I love you!" and she was super-nice. Anyway. Enough from me, you probably want to get to the interview/giveaway, eh? Well, read on!

Bree's Website
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If you could invite any person (living or dead) to your birthday, who would it be?
Audrey Hepburn. She is basically my hero. Incredibly talented, brave, chartable, and smart. And she had quite the comedic prowess. I’d love to gab with her all afternoon—and get some fashion advice.

If it were possible, would you ever consider being a werewolf?
Well, I’ve never actually said I wasn’t one already. . . Werewolves are pretty cool though, and I’d love to have that strength and agility. But I guess there are a few drawbacks to consider. For instance, the urge to kill the one who loves you most probably wouldn’t settle well with my husband.

Night owl, or morning lark?
Definitely night owl. No question about that. Mornings are the enemy. Especially the ones that start at 4:30am with one of my kids jumping on my bed.

What was your favorite childhood book?
I can’t remember what my favorite book was as a kid, but I remember my favorite book in middle school was Jackaroo by Cynthia Voigt. It is a great adventure story and I found it to be an empowering story for young girls. Definitely one of the books that inspired me to want to write my own stories.

Finally, some fun from random plot generator!

You’re writing a story about invincible ninjas that terrorize the townspeople. What’s the one thing that can defeat them?
Powdered donuts + peanut butter. Everyone knows ninjas can’t resist powdered donuts and that they are extremely allergic to peanuts. I’d have the MC set several plates of donuts with pean,ut butter centers with around the town and then go back to watching her cartoons on the couch, resting confidently that the problem has been resolved.

Of course, since that doesn’t leave a lot of conflict for a book, there would probably be a great plot twist right at the end when the lone peanut allergy resistant ninja shows up at the MC’s house.

Thanks, Bree!

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Bree has most generously donated a UK edition of The Dark Divine and we're gonna give it away! Today's contest is hosted by Jeremy from Novel Thoughts blog! I love Jeremy's blog because it's always cool to get a male perspective on books. :) Check it out:

36 comments:

  1. danyaSeptember 13, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Audrey Hepburn is awesome! I love her in My Fair Lady in particular :)

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  2. JeremySeptember 13, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Great interview. I love learning about the authors we read.

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  3. marianSeptember 13, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    great interview! i love audrey hepburn too and i would definitely invite her to my b-day as well! also love the bit at the end with the ninja

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  4. My Life With Books - Jennifer K JovusSeptember 13, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    I don't know if I could talk to her if I met her either. I would make a fool of myself. The Dark Divine is a great book and I look forward to reading next one.

    kjovus
    kjovusatgmaildotcom

    kjovus.blogspot.com

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  5. KatieSeptember 13, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Love the interview! i read the Dark Divine when it first came out too and it so totally rocked! i so did not think that HE was going to be the baddie.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    I love this! My favorite is the plot generator. I'm glad I found you on the blogfest, because I am loving following you!
    Put it on Paper

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  7. AshleySeptember 13, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    I love Audrey Hepburn! And, who knew that ninjas were allergic to peanut butter?! Awesome!

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  8. TiffaniSeptember 13, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Awesome contest!!! :)

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  9. Linda HendersonSeptember 13, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    I enjoyed the interview very much. I liked Audrey Hepburn too, I think my favorite movie of hers was Breakfast at Tiffany's. I've been hearing a lot about this book and I would love to read it.

    seriousreader at live dot com

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  10. Andrea ISeptember 13, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Audrey Hepburn is one of my favorites. I enjoyed the interview.

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  11. jessSeptember 13, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Great giveaway!

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  12. Good Choice ReadingSeptember 13, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    great interview! I am also a night owl! I hate the mornings! I think if I could, I would sleep until the sun goes down hahaha. I really dislike waking up in the morning.

    Thanks for the giveaway! :0)

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  13. Mrs. DeRapsSeptember 13, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Oh, Cynthia Voigt...How could I have survived middle school without her?? I need to go back and reread someday! Thanks for the memories.

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  14. Savannah SmithSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    She seems really sweet! :) LOL, I loved the part about the ninjas! Too funny!

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  15. linzSeptember 13, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    Great review. I loved your questions, especially when you asked if Bree would want to become a werewolf. Quirky things like that are better than general info.

    Thanks!

    dancer_girl76(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  16. UnknownSeptember 13, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    awesome interview & questions!(:

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  17. Pokadots1121September 13, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    I haven't read Dark Divine yet, but the authors seems cool. So maybe I'll give this book a try

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  18. Chantele SedgwickSeptember 13, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    I loved The Dark Divine. Can't wait for the next one! Great interview, as always. :)

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  19. BeverlySeptember 13, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Thanks for the interview - I like knowing something about the authors when I read their books.

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  20. MaidenveilSeptember 13, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    Awesome interview! Dark Divine was a wonderful read. Been waiting for the Lost Saint. :)

    -Len-

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  21. Jessica @ a GREAT readSeptember 14, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Awesome interview! Ninjas are allergic to peanut butter! Wow. Sooo couldn't do that. I love peanut butter, especially peanut butter cups!!

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  22. typewriter heatherSeptember 14, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    I did a short workshop with Bree Despain, and she is awesome.

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  23. melissa @ 1lbrSeptember 14, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Why has it taken me so long to find your blog? I am now going to devour it. Yeah!

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  24. AmandaSeptember 14, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Cool plot generator. :)

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  25. Casey (The Bookish Type)September 14, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    I love Audrey Hepburn! Major cool points =)

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  26. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogSeptember 14, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    i'm a night owl too, definitely! great interview!! thank you!

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  27. UnknownSeptember 14, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    Thanks for the interview and the giveaway!

    ashleysbookshelf@gmail.com

    Also don't forget to check out my amazing Charloette Figg Takes Over Paradise giveaway ~ Ends 10/1 and my boogie wipes giveaway ~ Ends 9/29!

    Ashley's Bookshelf

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  28. brendajeanSeptember 14, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Fun interview- I knew she must be a night owl- kinda spooky:)

    bchild5@aol.com

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  29. ChaleeseSeptember 15, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    I loved this book!

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  30. UnknownSeptember 15, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Fun interview! Great questions(:

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  31. TaffySeptember 15, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    I love Audrey Hepburn!
    I had no idea that ninjas were allergic to peanuts...

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  32. KristinaSeptember 15, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Ohmygosh, I love her for loving Audrey Hepburn! <3!

    I'm definitely a night owl, too! xD

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  33. Lisa Richards/alterlisaSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    I love Audry Hepburn's pics
    alterlisa AT yahoo DOT com
    http://lisaslovesbooksofcourse.blogspot.com
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  34. RachelSeptember 19, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    I love the ninja/peanut butter story! Also, Bree Despain's covers are awesome. I loved The Dark Divine's and now that the next one has come out, I'm very delighted by how they match and look spectacular!

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  35. soulfulllSeptember 21, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Hahaha everyone knows ninjas are allergic to peanuts lol. Great interview.

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  36. ChristinabeanSeptember 21, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Great interview. I hope you told Bree that you were the winner of that massive contest! :D Happy Birthday!

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