Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Gretchen McNeil Talks TEN

Okay, so today we've got the fantabulous Gretchen McNeil on the blog! She's a super-talented author, and one of my bacon sisters. Don't worry if you don't know what that means. Just read the answer to my last question.

But first, let's talk TEN.


About THE BOOK:
The Twitter version: tell us about your book in 140 characters or less:
Ten teens trapped on an island with a serial killer. Mayhem ensues. (BRILLIANT.)


About THE AUTHOR:
Have you always wanted to be a writer?
Nope. Growing up I wanted to be an opera singer. I pursued that career for many years – including a BA and a MM degree – but it didn't work out. I started writing about five years ago.

What made you decide to go that “extra step” and seek publication?
Well, I'd written a novel that I thought was awesome (it wasn't) and I thought, "Why else would I be writing if not for publication?"

Quick! You’ve been chosen to go on Survivor. What luxury item do you take?
Stilettos. (Ah, yes. Gretchen is the shoe lover I wish I could be.)

And the most important of all: bacon or chocolate?
Elana, you know this answer to the question is ALWAYS bacon. (See? Bacon sisters!)

You need to get this book! Don't believe me? Perhaps you'll believe CHRISTOPHER PIKE???

"TEN is a real page turner! Gretchen McNeil knows how to plot a thriller: Her setup is flawless and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat." – Christopher Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the THIRST series and REMEMBER ME

So get TEN today. You won't be sorry.

20 comments:

Jemi Fraser said...

Can't wait to read this!!! :)

Stina said...

I just got it in the mail the other day. My 12 yo son was also drooling over it, but I have first dibs. I'm just finishing another book first.

Anonymous said...

Oh my! Will have to check this one out.

Angela Brown said...

Got this on my TBR. Still working up the nerves to read it. I'm such a scaredy-wuss lol!!!

Natalie Aguirre said...

Congrat Gretchen. Can't wait to read your book.

Natalie Aguirre said...

Congrat Gretchen. Can't wait to read your book.

Jennie Bennett said...

I've heard so many good things. It looks amazing!

Anonymous said...

This book is getting a lot of attention. Definitely a great premise. Adding it to my TBR pile. Congrats Gretchen!

Carolyn V said...

I really want to read this book!

Donna K. Weaver said...

Ten teens trapped . . . love it.

mshatch said...

another book for my list! Congratulations to Gretchen :)

Matthew MacNish said...

It's already on my list. :bacon:

Mart Ramirez said...

Oh wow! This sound so GOOD!!! It's going on my TBR list! Love the cover too.

And sweet you wanted to be an opera singer. Good combo :-)

Cherie Reich said...

That's so cool you used to sing opera! I started to major in vocal performance to be an opera singer and then switch majors when I realized it was a five-year program.

And I can't wait to read TEN! It's on my Kindle ready to go as my Halloween-related read. :)

Jeigh said...

This book sounds awesome! Can't wait to read it!

Kerri Cuev said...

Sounds good!

Andrea Mack said...

My teen daughters will love this book (currently they are addicted to Criminal Minds).

Golden Eagle said...

Sounds like a suspenseful book! I love the cover and the way the title stretches out.

Sierra Gardner said...

I definitely suffered from cover envy when I first saw Ten. Can't wait to read it!

Sierra Gardner said...

I definitely suffered from cover envy when I first saw Ten. Can't wait to read it!

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