Book Title: Star Struck
Author: Amber Garza
Release Date: June 15th
Genre: Contemporary Romance / New Adult
Length: 300 pages
Publisher: Amber Garza
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INTERVIEW WITH AMBER GARZA
How did you come up with the title?
I wanted to play on Star's name and as I tossed
around some ideas STAR STRUCK is just the one that stuck.
Is there a message in your novel that
you want readers to grasp?
Mostly I just want readers to enjoy the story and
romance. But if they take away anything, I guess I would want girls to grasp
the concept that their body is sacred and they shouldn't feel pressured to do
anything unless they want to. And if a guy really likes them he will respect
that.
What books have most influenced your
life the most?
That's a great question. When I was younger I was
influenced by Little Women and the Nancy Drew books. I loved books about strong
women. As an adult there are just too many to name, but I am so inspired by
Alice Hoffman.
If you had to choose, which writer would
you consider a mentor?
Alice Hoffman for sure.
What are your current projects?
I am writing a young adult contemporary called TRIPPING
ME UP. I'm also working on outlining BETRAY, the third book in the Delaney's
Gift Series.
Can you share a little of your current
work with us?
Here is a little excerpt:
“Did you get my note?” Tripp calls from his
vehicle.
I nod wordlessly.
“So should I be scared?”
“Of
what?” I ask, still standing by Mom’s car.
“Of you getting even,” he answers with a smile.
“No.” I shake my head. “You have nothing to worry about. I’m not anything like
you or your friends. I don't humiliate people for entertainment."
Tripp's
face falls. "Hadley, is that what you think? That I embarrassed you on
purpose?"
"The
only thing I think is that your car's in my way." I reach for the door
handle on my mom's car.
"It
was an accident. I told you that."
"I
know what you said. I've also had experience with guys like you so forgive me
if I don't totally believe you." I yank the car door open and give Tripp a
stern glare. "Now can you please move your car? I need to run an errand
for my mom."
Tripp
nods, his brows furrowed. For a minute I think he will say something else. But
gratefully he just faces forward and drives on. Letting out a shaky breath, I
sink into the driver's seat of my mom's car and close the door safely shutting
myself inside.you or your friends. I
don’t humiliate people for entertainment.”
Tripp’s face falls. “Hadley, is that what you think? That I embarrassed you on
purpose?”
“The only thing I think is that your car’s in my way.” I reach for the door
handle of my Mom’s car.
“It was an accident. I told you that.”
“I know what you said. I’ve also had experience with guys like you so forgive
me if I don’t totally believe you.” I yank the car door open, and give Tripp a
stern glance. “Now can you please move your car? I have to run an errand for my
mom."
Tripp nods, his brows furrowed. For a minute I think he will say something
else. But gratefully, he just faces forward and drives on. Letting out a shaky
breath, I sink into the driver’s seat of Mom’s car and close the door safely
shutting me inside. like you or your friends. I don’t humiliate people for
entertainment.”
Tripp’s face falls. “Hadley, is that what you think? That I embarrassed you on
purpose?”
“The only thing I think is that your car’s in my way.” I reach for the door
handle of my Mom’s car.
“It was an accident. I told you that.”
“I know what you said. I’ve also had experience with guys like you so forgive
me if I don’t totally believe you.” I yank the car door open, and give Tripp a
stern glance. “Now can you please move your car? I have to run an errand for my
mom."
Tripp nods, his brows furrowed. For a minute I think he will say something
else. But gratefully, he just faces forward and drives on. Letting out a shaky
breath, I sink into the driver’s seat of Mom’s car and close the door safely
shutting me inside.
Do you have anything specific that you
want to say to your readers?
Just thank you!!
BLURB
I
don’t go for bad boys, or rockers.
And
I don’t believe in love at first sight.
Until
I see Beckett.
And
things only get worse when I hear him sing.
There
is no one like him.
The
problem is that he wants nothing to do with me.
And
I know I should stay away from him.
It’s
the smart thing to do.
Only when it comes to Beckett I don’t want to
do the smart thing. He makes me want to take a risk.
I
just hope he decides to take a risk on me too.
AUTHOR BIO
Amber Garza is the author of Young Adult paranormal
and contemporary romance. She has had a passion for writing since she was a
little girl, making books out of notebook paper and staples. Amber lives in
California with her amazing husband and two hilarious children who provide her
with enough material to keep her writing for years.
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