Dark Days: Interview & Giveaway with Kimberly Derting for The Last Echo

It's no surprise that I absolutely adore Kimberly Derting. The Body Finder was one of the first books I read as a blogger and I was instantly in love with the story. From that moment I have been a stalker...ahem...fan of Kimberly's. 

Believe it or not, it's not just Kim's writing that makes her incredible. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure to talk to. She is nothing but kind and considerate, and when I was just a newbie blogger who had no idea what I was doing, she was one of the first authors to be on my blog.


For all those reasons, I was completely thrilled to be her blogger for the Dark Days tour. I've always wanted to be part of the Dark Days tour, but to have Kim as my author, makes it so much more special!

I had the pleasure of interviewing Kim again and, trust me, you guys wanna check out her answers!

1. What are a few of the most important lessons you've learned while writing The Body Finder series so far? 

Aside from never, EVER talk to strangers, and learning the difference between “lay” and “lie” (I’m still shaky on this one!), I think I’ve learned to be a more patient person.  When I was a newbie author, I was always in a hurry-up-and-wait mode, and now, not so much.  I’ve come to appreciate the downtime, even though there isn’t usually much of it.     

2. What is the most difficult part of the writing process for you? 

For me, it’s trying to set a writing schedule and actually sticking to it.  I find myself constantly distracted by Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest (OMG Pinterest!), blogs, and email.  Also, my family’s constant need for food and attention can be a little distracting as well! :)

3. Can you tell us one way Violet has changed throughout the series? 

Violet has always been really (really!) private, probably stemming from a lifetime of keeping her gift a secret. She’s learning to open up—and even starting to lean on others a little. I think it’ll probably take a while to get the hang of it, though!

4. Can you share with us a few of your favorite lines from The Last Echo? 

“Mocking me will get you nowhere.” But he [Jay] leaned down, his breath tickling the side of her neck, and a rush of warmth flooded Violet’s stomach. “There are other ways to break me, though.”

Claire pursed her lips. “Don’t do it, Chels. They’ll spit in your food if you send it back. You don’t want them spitting in your food, do you?”

Violet wanted to nod, but she was too afraid to. Their lips were far too close. Dangerously close.

“I gotta say, if you’re gonna get hurt, this is the place to be. The drugs here aren’t half-bad.”

Sara dangled the familiar surfboard keychain Jay had gotten her when he and his mom had gone to Hawaii. It said Maui on one side and Victoria on the other, the closest he could find to Violet.

There was a thin veneer of frost that coated every surface of her skin and dusted her perfectly tweezed brows and the thick fringe of her lashes, making them look brittle but beautiful.

BIGGEST Questions
This is the biggest Dark Days event so far, so we are celebrating by asking each author
some "biggest" questions. 

Biggest Celebrity Crush
George Clooney. (Sorry, honey!)

Biggest Pet Peeve
People who start sentences with “Not to be rude...” but then say something horrible about someone else.

Biggest Guilty Pleasure
The Kardashians, or any reality show featuring the Kardashians.

Biggest Book-Boyfriend Crush?
 If I just say Jace, do you know who I mean??? (Hint: I mean Jace from the Mortal Instruments series.)

Biggest Embarrassing Moment
There was a moment when I was 19, involving an adult film titled “Beaverly Hills Cop” which I mistakenly thought was “Beverly Hills Cop”. They are not, I repeat NOT, in fact, the same movie!

Biggest Fan-Girl Moment
When I met Kim Harrison, I was so excited I told her I was a “Harper Arthur” too! Turns out I’m an “author” not an “Arthur.”

Biggest Fear
Anything involving spiders, sharks, vampires, being buried alive, snakes, exercise (I’m sure there’s phobia for that!), Big Foot, or having toilet paper hanging from the back of my pants when I leave the women’s room. I may be a little neurotic.

Biggest Accomplishment 
Not ever having toilet paper hanging from my pants when I leave the women’s restroom.

Biggest Addiction 
Online shopping. (This may fall under the column Biggest Guilt Pleasure as well!)

Biggest Regret
Not a fan of regrets, so yeah....

The Last Echo is the third book in the Body Finder series.

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The Body Finder

Desires of the Dead

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Published by HarperCollins 

Date: April 17th, 2012

  Schedule for leg 4

4/3 - Kimberly Derting at Confessions of a Bookaholic

4/5 - Jill Hathaway at Down the Rabbit Hole

4/10 - Kimberly Derting at Confessions of a Bookaholic

4/12 - Jill Hathaway at Down the Rabbit Hole

4/17 - Dan Wells at Bookalicious

See the authors in person

Kimberly Derting (THE LAST ECHO), Jill Hathaway (SLIDE), and Dan Wells (PARTIALS)

April 18^th @ 7pm | Books & Co | Dayton, OH | Supernatural Snark

April 19^th @ 7pm | Anderson’s Bookshop | Naperville, IL | Live to Read

April 20^th @ 7pm | Barnes & Noble | Burlington, MA | Books Complete Me

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Prize: 

• 1 winner will receive an ARC of The Last Echo.  
• 4 winners will receive a swag pack from The Body Finder series.

Rules:

• You must be at least 13 (or have permission) to enter. 
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