Skater Boy (Book 1) and My Skater Boy (Book 2), X-Treme Boys
Series
by Kay Manis
TEASER
Sometimes it takes a broken
person to make you whole.
QUOTE
--Rory--
Today was the day I’d dreaded forever, the day I realized I was the source of Hindley’s pain and
anguish. It truly was me I had to protect her from, not all
the others threatening to harm her. The
only way I could do that now was to leave her alone. I bolted out of the elevator, running to my
room as fast as I could, afraid I may actually vomit in the hallway before
getting to the bathroom. Losing Hindley wasn’t an option, but the choice wasn’t
mine to make. Suddenly, that one
realization, the fact I was no longer in control, scared me more than anything
I’d ever known.
PLAYLIST
Come Sail Away, Styx
Wherever You Will Go, Charlene Soraia
Awake My Soul, Mumford & Sons
Magic, Colbie Caillet
I Won’t Give Up, Jason Mraz
My Letter to You, Kimberly Manis
The Remedy, Kimberly Manis
LINKS
Buy Link on Amazon.com
Email =
kaymanisauthor@yahoo.com
AUTHOR
INTERVIEW – Kay Manis
Welcome and
thank you for taking time out of your schedule to talk with us.
For those
who don’t know much about you can you tell us a little about yourself?
I was born and raised in Austin, Texas and
I’ve never left, not even for college. I
attended the University of Texas at Austin…that’s how much I love it here! I am married (almost 20 years) and have one
teenage daughter. We also have a
five-pound Chihuahua named “Tiny.”
What
inspired you to write your first book?
I’d have to say my daughter. I’d had all these ideas in my head for so
long and I’d keep telling her about them.
Then one day she said, “Mom, just write it.” So I did!
What was
the hardest part of writing your book?
One of the hardest parts believe it or not
are naming characters – ha ha! Most
times, for me anyway, the plot unfolds right before me. When it doesn’t, I know it’s time to step
back and let the characters “simmer” in my head a little longer.
How many
books will there be in the X-Treme Boys series?
Skater Boy and My Skater Boy are the first
two. They’re companion books, Book 2 is
the conclusion to Hindley and Rory’s story.
Moto Boy and My Moto Boy are about a moto x rider and a character from
Book 1. The final books will be Snow Boy
and My Snow Boy, obviously about a snowboarder.
The twist is, he’s a surfer, turned snowboarder, turned surfer…now
turned back to snowboarding. In total
there will be six books in the X-Treme Boys Series.
When is the
next book in the series expected to be out?
Moto Boy and My Moto Boy are due in early
2014. I will release both together. I can’t stand when authors leave you hanging
with cliffhangers and make you wait months for the conclusion. You don’t have to do that with any of the
boys from my series! The first books are
cliffhangers, but the conclusion book will always be available.
Is there a
hidden message in this series?
I don’t think there’s anything hidden, at
least I hope not. There are redeeming
qualities and that’s what I want people to discover. There is help and hope behind our pain. That is the message I want people to walk
away with, and I definitely don’t want it to be hidden.
Do you have
plans for other series or projects?
Yes.
Actually, the first book in my next series has already been written.
Are the
names of the characters in Skater Boy special to you?
Not to me personally, but Hindley’s name is
from Wuthering Heights.
Can you
tell us one of your favorite quotes from your book?
--RORY--
I lifted my head and looked into her
glorious face, the glow from the moon outside illuminating her entire
body. “Do you have any idea how
beautiful you are, Hindley?” I asked.
She wrapped her fingers in my hair, massaging my temples with her
thumbs.
“With you, I feel beautiful,” she
whispered.
Can you tell us any challenges in releasing
your first book?
I my gosh, where do I start? This world of indie publishing has been the
BIGGEST roller coaster ride of my life.
I think my biggest challenge is staying positive, especially when things
don’t work out the way you want them to.
How do you
market your work, and what avenues have you found most successful?
I’m part of indie author groups on
Facebook, I’m reaching out to bloggers and about to do my first Blog Tour. I’m going to author book signings, reaching
out to readers at various events. Really
it’s gaining visibility that’s important right now, however way you can do
that.
Who
designed your book cover?
Me!
I’m a graphic designer and publication designer by trade so that really
helped out. I really like it and think
it turned out well.
If you
could write with another author who would it be?
That’s too hard to answer. There are some GREAT ones out there….I love
Jay Crownover right now, so I’d have to say her.
Do you ever
write naked?
No, I don’t think my family, my dog or the
neighbors would appreciate the view!
What are
your pet peeves?
When people walk on the wrong side of the
aisle in the grocery stores. I hate
grocery stores in general, so pretty much anything that happens there pisses me
off!
What is
your ideal vacation?
Somewhere on a deserted white beach with
tropical blue water and a cabana boy and a massage table not far away.
Quick Fire
Favorite
Author?
Too many.
Favorite
color?
Blue/Purple
Favorite
place to read/write?
Anywhere.
I can read and write practically anywhere. Probably outside is nice when it’s sunny and
not too hot.
Favorite
Book?
Inside Out Trilogy (and Rebecca’s Lost
Journals) by Lisa Renee Jones
Favorite
Movie?
Love Actually/Sixteen Candles (tie)
Favorite
Song?
I LOVE music, there are too many favorites
to choose.
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