Hollywood Trivia Interview with young adult author Tom West, author of First Night, A Jackie and Alex Adventure

How would you convince seven shipwrecked individuals on a deserted island to read your book? If you were asked to give a speech on the Hollywood Book Walk of Fame who would you thank and why? What character name would you want on the Wheel of Fortune puzzle board? Find out all this and more today when The Real Hollywood’s Book chat welcomes author Tom Weston.

About the Book: Alexandra O'Rourke, aged 16, is not a happy camper. It's New Year's Eve. She should be partying in San Diego with her friends, but instead she is stuck in Boston, with just her younger sister, Jackie, for company. As if that wasn't bad enough, she is being haunted by Sarah, the ghost of a seventeenth century Puritan. Oh, and there is the small matter of the charge of witchcraft to be sorted out.

Armed only with big shiny buttons and a helping of Boston Cream Pie, the sisters set out to restore the Natural Order. Can Alex solve the mystery of the Devil's Book? Can Jackie help Sarah beat the sorcery rap? And can they do it before the fireworks display at midnight? Because this is First Night - and this is an Alex and Jackie Adventure.

The Real Hollywood Trivia Interview with Author Renee Hand, and The Crypto-Capers and the Case of the Missing Socks

How would you convince seven shipwrecked individuals on a deserted island to buy your book? If you were asked to give a speech on the Book Walk of Fame what would you thank and why? Find out all this and win prizes when The Real Hollywood’s Book chat welcomes author Renee Hand, author of the novel The Crypto-Capers and The Case of the Missing Socks.


About the Book:

In this story siblings Max and Mia Holmes, along with their good friend Morris and their flamboyant Granny Holmes, are know as The Crypto-Capers. They are a group of detectives who unravel crimes by solving cryptograms that criminals leave behind. Mia is an expert puzzle solver. Max is great at deduction and reasoning. Morris is a computer genius, and Granny…well, Granny is the muscle of the group. Don’t let her size or age fool you—she is quite handy.

The Case of the Missing Sock leads the Crypto-Capers to Florida, where they are hired by a Mr. Delacomb. The mystery leads the team to different locations. Clues flourish throughout the mystery. Suspects by the handful seem to pop up at every turn, but who committed the crime? Help the detectives solve the case by solving the cryptograms and puzzles.

Good luck!

Rebel in Blue Jeans - Author Interview - Beverly Stowe McClure

The Real Hollywood’s Book Chat would like to welcome Beverly Stowe McClure, author of the young adult novel, Rebel in Blue Jeans (Twilight Times Books, Oct '08).

Beverly is on a virtual book tour for the month of January with Pump Up Your Book Promotion and they are offering a way to WIN PRIZES! As a special promotion for all our authors, Pump Up Your Book Promotion is giving away a FREE virtual book tour to a published author or a $50 Amazon gift certificate to those not published who comments on our authors' blog stops. More prizes will be announced as they become available.



ABOUT THE BOOK:
What’s a girl to do when her mother runs away with the drummer in a rock band, her friendly relationship with the boys on the neighboring ranch starts to change, and a handsome college guy takes an interest in her? Sixteen-year-old Rebel Ferguson faces these challenges with courage and humor and decides to do three things:
1. Bring her mother home where she belongs.
2. Show her neighbors, Will and Sully Garret, she’s not interested in a serious relationship with either of them.
3. Prove to the Garrets, and to herself, that Rick, the cute college guy, is a gentleman.

Nothing turns out the way Rebel plans, however, and she discovers that people are not always what they seem, and she’s a lousy judge of character. If only humans were as trustworthy and dependable as her puppies, cat, and horses. Can she forgive everyone who has disappointed her?



Hi Beverly Stowe McClure

Welcome to The Real Hollywood Book Chat,

B: Thank you for inviting me to your blog today. I’m happy to be here and look forward to meeting everyone and discussing my novel, Rebel in Blue Jeans.

RH: If your book were sold for movie rights which actor/actress would you want to play the main character?

B: There are so many cute and talented actresses today that this is a tough decision, but I would choose Alexis Bledel to play Rebel Ferguson.

RH: Who would you want to play the supporting characters?

B: Zac Efron is perfect for Will Garret. For Sully—Cody Linley, Josie—Ashley Tisdale, Rick Parsons—Taylor Lautner

RH: If your book was already sold for movie rights tell how it felt to be approached by Hollywood and what the journey has been like.

B: I can only imagine since this hasn’t happened, but I think I’d be walking on air, in a dream world, not wanting to wake up. If I had to talk to the producer I’d likely be speechless, my tongue and brain unable to connect. Hopefully, he’d understand.

RH: Who is your favorite actor and/or actress?

B: Actress: Natalie Wood
Actor: Clark Gable
Yeah, these are older actors but they were great in their day.

RH: Is there a movie you could watch over and over again?

B: Yes, two. Gone With the Wind and The Patriot

RH: Who is your favorite author? What books have you read by this author?

B: My favorite author is usually the one I’m reading at the moment. There is one author that I watch for her latest books: Mary E. Pearson. I’ve read David vs. God, Scribbler of Dreams, A Room on Lorelei Street, and her latest The Adoration of Jenna Fox, which will be made into a movie. I can’t wait to see it.

RH: What is next on the horizon for you?

B: My YA historical novel, Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines, will be out in 2009. Also, Just Breeze, my MG contemporary is scheduled for summer, 2009. Two more of my stories will be published in 2010.

RH: Where can my readers find your website?

B: http://beverlystowemcclure.wordpress.com
Rebel has a site too: http://rebelinbluejeans.wordpress.com

I thank you being sharing your book with The Real Hollywood Blog and I wish you continued success on your virtual book tour.

B. I have enjoyed visiting with you and will be happy to answer any questions readers might have. It would be awesome to see Rebel made into a movie. One can dream. Thanks again, for this opportunity to talk about my writing and my latest book.


The REBEL IN BLUE JEANS VIRTUAL BLOG TOUR '09 officially begin on January 5 and ends on January 30. You can visit Beverly's blog stops at http://www.virtualbooktours.wordpress.com/ in January to find out more about this great book and talented author!