The Letting by Cathrine Goldstein Interview, Trailer & Giveaway

The Letting

by Cathrine Goldstein 

Release Date: 12/15/14

335 pages

Summary from Goodreads:

What if the Devil doesn’t know he’s the Devil?

This is the question Veronica “Ronnie” Billings poses to Phoenix, her sworn enemy, the leader of the Peaceful Revolution, and the one she loves.

Kidnapped by Phoenix’s rebels, Ronnie learns how wrong she has been. She had no idea that her patriotism was wasted on a corrupt government. Ronnie was proud to be a Leader; taking hundreds of harvested girls to the Letting facility. After all, she was saving them from future Couplings and bringing them to the safety of the New World. Or so she thought…

Confused, Ronnie realizes the only way to discover the truth is to trust her heart. Together, Phoenix and Ronnie devise a plan to stop their corrupt government and preempt the dangerous rebel coup which is approaching. But when their plan goes awry, will Ronnie be strong enough to save Phoenix, her country, and herself?

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About the Author
Given my love for cities and all that is gritty, my new obsession with trees really has me stumped. (Sorry.) Maybe it's because trees are the inspiration behind my new YA/NA novel, theLETTING.

Whatever the reason for my new infatuation, some things remain constant -- like my love for: coffee (although sadly, it's now decaf); yoga; Luna bars (I am petitioning for them to bring back Chocolate Raspberry!); running in my neighborhood; Hemingway; Bukowski... and, above all, my husband and my girls.

I am the author of the bestselling novel, Sleeping With Mortals: The Story of a New York Mistress, and I'm also a playwright. I have my B.A. in English and my M.A. in Theatre. 

An interview with the elusive Phoenix, the male lead of THE LETTING, a dystopian NA/YA romance published by The Wild Rose Press, release date, December 15, 2014.

Interview:

Time and again readers have referred to Phoenix as “swoonworthy” – the kind of guy who knocks you off your feet. Today, I am lucky enough to interview him.

Phoenix is wearing army green fatigues and a white t-shirt that pulls just perfectly across his chest. I gather my wits and proceed.

I have to say I’m a bit surprised you agreed to this interview. Yeah?

Yes! But thank you for joining us. You’re welcome.

I guess we’ll cut straight to the chase. Can you tell us a bit about THE LETTING in your words?

Before he answers, Phoenix runs his hands through his tousled black hair and leans forward, resting his elbows on his thighs. He looks straight up at me and I gasp. He doesn’t react in any way, as if he’s unaware of the pure magnetism he possesses. He stares at me, waiting for me to compose myself.

Uh…THE LETTING? In your words? What can I say? It’s Ronnie’s story really.

You call her Ronnie? (Phoenix breaks out into a wide smile and caught up, I smile back.) Sure. Ronnie. Ron.

So it’s Ronnie’s story. But tell us about it in your words. THE LETTING explains Ronnie’s quest for the truth. She uh…she becomes her own person. And she is finally free to be the brilliant, loyal, fierce young woman she is.

Sounds to me like you like her…? Anyone who meets her would like her. She’s…she’s just special.

So you’re saying you like her the same as anyone else who meets her? (At this point Phoenix sits back in his chair and stares straight at me. I am unnerved, but he looks as relaxed as I’ve ever seen him.) No. I’m not saying that. I can’t speak for how anyone else feels about her.

Are you referring to Principal Leader Farnsworth? (Phoenix sighs.) Among other people.

But you do like her? (Phoenix stares at me, blankly.) Yes, I certainly like her. (He smiles again.)

Are you in love? (Phoenix looks away and back again. I can tell he’s fighting hard against a smile growing on his lips.)  I am going to choose not to answer that.

Can you tell us what your plans are for the future? You have no small questions do you? No what’s my favorite color or food? (He smiles that unnerving smile and I have to fight to stay grounded.)

Fine.  What’s your favorite food? Easy. Ravioli.

Really?  I think if you read THE LETTING you’ll understand why.

Ah! And your favorite color? Deep brown. The color of Ronnie’s eyes.

Phoenix, I think this answer might have answered that earlier question too. Maybe. (He smiles again.) 

So, where are you from? I was born in the city, but I’ve lived in the woods for many years now.

In the woods? Must be lonely. Do you have a home? It can be lonely. Except when…well, anyway. I have a small cabin hidden deep in the woods.

Did you stumble across the cabin? No, I built it.

You did? That must have been quite an undertaking. It was okay. I’ve always been good with my hands. (This time I sigh and sit back. Phoenix runs his hand across the scruff growing on his chin and I can tell he is antsy.)

I asked Ronnie so it only seems fair to ask you. What did you think the first time you saw her? I saw Ronnie long before she ever knew I existed. So it’s a bit of a difficult question to answer.

Can you give us anything? How about what you thought the first time you met face to face. (Phoenix looks away, truly distraught.) That was the most bittersweet moment of my life. There she was, in front of me, I could just reach out and…touch her, but she was in a terrible situation. She had been…roughed up at the hands of my “partners,” and it was all my fault.

But you stopped your partners… Yes. But I wasn’t fast enough.

And she was your enemy. Yes.

How about when it was just the two of you? What did you think then? I thought…Nothing will ever be the same.

How so? All I want to do is protect her. From everything and everyone.

Now will you tell us about your plans for the future? I’m hoping I have the opportunity to right all of those wrongs in our world.

With the Peaceful Revolution? Yes.

Do your plans for the future include Veronica? If she’ll have me. Yes.

What plans do you have for the two of you? (He smiles a small smile.) That is private.

Ah! Ronnie told us she believes in love, even though your world doesn’t allow it. Actually, Ronnie says it’s the only thing she believes in. Do you believe in love as well? (Phoenix stands now, and grabs his shotgun. He slings it over his shoulder and reaches his hand out to me, pulling me gently to my feet. He shakes my hand with determination—then he holds my hand as he speaks.) 

I don’t believe in hurting anyone intentionally. I don’t believe in greed or power. I believe in finding that one person and understanding she is your reason for living. I believe in Ronnie.

With that, Phoenix smiles and politely walks away. Our interview is over, leaving me completely, happily, befuddled.

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