Beth Revis & Across The Universe

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 1:05 PM Posted by Enna Isilee , 31 Comments
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If you existed anywhere in the blogosphere in late 2010 or early 2011 then you already know about this awesome book. Want to know more about the author behind it? Read on!
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I feel like Across the Universe is pretty solidly set in the sci-fi/dystopia genre. Is that your niche? Would you ever consider writing something fantasy, or even contemporary fiction?

Actually, I've mostly written fantasy--sci fi was a total departure for me! I believe the next thing I write will be fantasy...but I can definitely see myself coming back to sci fi in the future.

Well, you're a sci-fi natural. What is your most defining trait?

I think it's my empathy. I tend to be very positive and think the best of people--mostly because I can usually see where they are coming from and why they are doing what they do.

Oi. I could do with some of that. I'm WAY too much "my way or the highway." If you could only smell one scent, which scent would you want it to be?

Lemon-Lavender Yankee Candles. I adore that scent.

Mm! I LOVE lemon. I've never heard of Lemon-Lavender, though. Sounds good! If you could spend your birthday inside of any book, which book would it be and why?

Any of the Narnia books! I want to live in Narnia!!

You're the second author I've asked this two and you gave the same answer! I don't understand it. Narnia is so scary! Speaking of scary, imagine that you answered a knock at your door and found Elder standing there. What would your first reaction be?

I would probably crap a brick, LOL!

That would... hurt. Let's move on. Mad-lib time!

Ooooo! This is fun!!!

I force myself into the picture of green. If I have learned one thing from Eldest today, it is this: Losing my koi fish wil make me look foolish and childish. Instead, I speak slimey, pretty, and sleepy, as if I were writing something very simple. Eldest's notebook runs pale, then purples.
*mad-lib idea was inspired by Alysa at Everead!

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Today's giveaway is hosted by the lovely Pica of Pica Reads! And, you guessed it, it's a copy of Across The Universe! Get over there and enter!



All review content © Enna Isilee, Squeaky Books 2007-2011

31 comments:

  1. JenSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I can't wait to see the completed mad-lib! :)

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  2. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Great interview! Living in Narnia would be cool.

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  3. Laura HSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Ah! THis is my favorite book!! And I agree with the Narnia bit :)

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  4. MeredithSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I have heard mixed things about this book, so I've been afraid to check it out myself. But I guess if I got it for free, it wouldn't be too much of a commitment.

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  5. VivienSeptember 14, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Yes, Narnia is just awesome!!

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  6. CarrieSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I am with you. Narnia is a bit scary!

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  7. Bookish in a BoxSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I would love to live in Narnia (but mostly if I was a queen).

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  8. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Awesome interview and this book looks amazing!

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  9. TheGirlOnFireSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Lemon- Lavender? Never seen it before but I will totally check it out next time I'm at Yankee! Thanks for the interview.

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  10. ElisquaredSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Yes! Beth and I would live in the same world! I love Narnia. I also love Beth, so that works out great.

    I got to meet her last week, and I can just here her accent while reading her answers.

    BY THE WAY, everyone should read Across the Universe!! It is FANTASTIC!!!

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  11. LayneSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    I just check this out of the library last Friday. :)

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  12. GamilaSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    funny how she changed to sci-fi and got published. Best of writing luck to her in the future.

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  13. PabkinsSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    We definitely do need more sci fi out there so I hope she does try to give it a go!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    let me just say that the cover is BREATHTAKING! i LOVE IT. I need to read more sci fi books! maybe this will be the first in a while =)

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I lovee the cover and i liked the interview! Looking forward to it :)

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  16. MarieruSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Hi! New follower here! Great interview! I´m already following her on twitter and she's so much fun ;)

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  17. GinaSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I would also love to visit Narnia. I reread those books every year or two - love them.

    And I loved Across the Universe. It didn't feel very much like sci-fi to me. More dystopian, I think, but on a spaceship. Either way, I couldn't put it down.

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  18. The More the MerrierSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I love Yankee Candles too. Except I love the Black cherry soo good. Nice interview.

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  19. Z. TacoSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I would so love to live in Narnia! Great interview. :)

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  20. AmySeptember 17, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I have been meaning to read this book for awhile now. I would like to live in Narnia also. It might help me get over my fears of some animals lol.

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  21. TayteHSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Beautiful cover. Absolutely beautiful. Oh, and I can't wait to read the book.

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  22. Lisa Richards/alterlisaSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Love the concept of this book.
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  23. iLuvReadingTooMuchSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    LOVE Across the Universe! Totally cant wait for A Million Suns :D Great Interview!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:01 AM

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  25. Faith E. HoughSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Across the Universe sounds great, and the cover is so gorgeous! Thanks for the interview, Beth--it was fun to get to know you a little better!

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  26. Mare/TommyGirlSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Wonderful interview! And I'm betting her empathy helps her to create and love characters of all sorts.

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  27. CandaceSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    i'm not a big fan of dystopia's but this is one that i really fell in love with!!

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  28. poisnivyredSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    This book looks amazing! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!

    Kelsey d

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  29. HelenSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    great interview can't wait to read this

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  30. Myrna FosterSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Hmm. I think I posted the comment for this in the wrong comments. I love Narnia, and Beth's blog is awesome.

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  31. DianaSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    TOTALLY Narnia!

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