Monday, September 8, 2014

Let Me Know by Stina Lindenblatt Interview & Giveaway


Let Me Know Synopsis:
This shouldn't be happening again…
Amber Scott thought her screaming nightmares would end now that her stalker is locked up and awaiting trial. But they return when her slam-dunk case starts to fall apart. Explicit letters she allegedly wrote surface, suggesting she was the mastermind behind her assault, a willing victim.
Amber only feels safe in the arms of her boyfriend Marcus, the one person she can lean on. Until damning evidence from Marcus's past collides with the case and the media circus drags them both down. To protect Amber's reputation, Marcus has only one option: end their relationship. He won't risk further damage to her case, even if it means breaking her heart.
Amber has to find the strength to step into the spotlight and bring awareness to victims' rights before she's convicted in the court of public opinion. And she's really not sure what's worse—that her kidnapper could walk free, or that the seemingly endless attention and speculation will drive Marcus away permanently…
See how it all began for Amber and Marcus in Tell Me When.

Interview

Where are you from?
I’m originally from England but I’ve lived in Canada for most of my life. Because I’ve lived in a few different countries, I have a mixed up accent. The most common guesses are that I’m from Australia and New Zealand. Wow, I would LOVE to sound like Liam and Chris Helmsworth. Or at least a female version of them.

Tell us your latest news?
It’s a secret. Ask my kids. They’ll probably tell you. Keeping secrets is a skill they lack.

When and why did you begin writing?
Officially, I started writing when I left my job as a drug rep to become a stay-at-home mom. Since I was eight years old, I’ve wanted to write books. When I left my job, I decided I’d had enough of saying that I would love to write a book one day.

When did you first consider yourself a writer?
When I first started to write a book and kept at it beyond the first few chapters. I tried writing a YA romance when I was sixteen, but had no idea how to do that so I gave up. At that point I knew nothing about plots and characterizations.

What inspired you to write your first book?
I had always wanted to write historical romance…so I wrote a middle grade book that later evolved into YA fantasy. It has long since been shelved. I’ve yet to attempt a historical romance. It would take a certain style and voice that I don’t have.

How did you come up with the title?
The titles Tell Me When (Lost in You #1) and Let Me Know (Lost in You #2) come from lines from their respective novels. Each is from a steamy scene. Carina Press loved them both, partly because they each hold a lot of meaning to the stories.

Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Overall, do whatever it takes to avoid becoming a stalking victim. The ramifications can impact so many people, including the victim’s family and friends. 

How much of the book is realistic?
I did a lot of research for both books when it came to stalking, post traumatic stress disorder, and the legalities within the story. In terms of what can happen to someone who is stalked, it’s very realistic. I’ve heard some real horror stories, and not all the victims survived.

Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
While in university, I became a stalking statistic. A guy took interest in me and the sentiment wasn’t returned. I ended up quitting my part-time job because he got a job at the same place I worked. He didn’t get the hint that I wasn’t interested.

If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
This is a tough question because there are so many authors that I feel fit in this category. Jennifer Armentrout and Christina Lee are two authors I greatly admire for their plots, characterizations, and writing. Christina Lee is my critique partner, so she is as close to a mentor as you can get.

What book are you reading now?
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover. She writes amazing NA stories.

Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
I love the debut NA books by Chanel Cleeton (I See London and London Falling), Brenda St. John Brown (Swimming to Tokyo), and Melissa West. Melissa is also a YA author, but I loved her NA debut, Pieces of Olivia.

What are your current projects?
I’m currently working on a third book hopefully for the Lost in You series. This time the main characters are two of the secondary characters from the first two books. I’m also planning a NA novella that will hopefully bridge the way to an adult contemporary romance I want to write.

What would you like my readers to know?
Take stalking seriously. It’s not romantic (unlike some novels would have you believe). It can be deadly and it can greatly change your life if you get caught up in someone’s obsession. Do whatever you can to avoid it.

Stina Lindenblatt Bio:
Born in England, Stina loves to travel, and has lived in England, the US, Canada, and Finland. She spent a semester in graduate school living in central Finland, and a summer during her undergrad degree working in Helsinki. She has a Master’s of Science degree in exercise physiology and has worked with elite athletes. In her free time, Stina is a photographer, mother of three adorable kids, and devoted wife. She currently lives in Calgary, Canada.
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