Interview with Tessa from Tension of Opposites

What is the best thing that happened since Noelle returned home?

Could you share with us about what life was like before Noelle was kidnapped? What were some of the activities you did together?

Kristina McBride Dishes Out Behind-the-Scenes Trailer Detail

I thought it might be fun for people interested in The Tension of Opposites to learn some interesting facts about the filming of the trailer. I also wanted to answer that little question a few of you who’ve already seen the trailer might be asking, “Where’s the third sister?”

Interview with Kristina McBride

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Hi Kristina, it is my pleasure to host The Tension of Opposites here at Read This Book! Could you please share with us a little bit about yourself? 

It is my pleasure to be here! I am a former high school English teacher turned YA author. This whole getting published thing has been a dream of mine since childhood, and I feel so fortunate to actually have reached this point. I mean, launch week? Crazy!


What first inspired The Tension of Opposites?
I was lucky enough to catch an episode of Oprah one day when she was interviewing Shawn Hornbeck, a young man who spent a little over four years with his kidnapper before being returned to his family. I was awestruck and inspired by his strength, and couldn’t get him out of my mind. Soon after, the character of Tessa began to speak to me (yes, I know this makes me sound a little loopy).

Anywhere. Everywhere! Friends, strangers, TV, commercials, music, my past, my fears, dreams for my future . . . every aspect of my life has somehow served as an inspiration. So if you know me, or if you ever meet me, watch out!

The Tension of Opposites release week!

 

Hey my fellow YA readers, this week we are celebrating the release of The Tension of Opposites by Kristina McBride!

Here is the schedule:
Monday: Author interview
Tuesday: Guest blog on National Missing Children’s Day and how it is related to The Tension of Opposites. It is also the RELEASE DAY!!
Wednesday: Guest Blog by in which Kristina McBride Dishes Out Behind-the-Scenes Trailer Details
Thursday: Character interview with Tessa
Friday: Giveaway
Saturday: Twitter Chat (8-9 PM EST, be there!)

If you spotted Tension of Opposites at your bookstore, let me know! You can take a picture and @reply it to me on Twitter and I'll RT it.

And if you missed it, here are the teasers of posted on YA Roundup's Twitter! None of them are spoilery! Enjoy! (And if you want more book teasers, follow YA Roundup!)

Teaser 1: It wasn't enough, just knowing that Noelle was alive and on her way back to us. So I sat there wondering if Noelle had screamed when she was taken. And if she had, why hadn't anyone heard?
Teaser 2: "That," he said with a grin, "is exactly why I like you."
Teaser 3: I had to stop myself from thinking about how much I liked being so close to him, and how sweet the grape jelly-bean scent was that rode Max's delicious breath, making me want to taste his tongue.
Teaser 4: Her goal in life was to make her way to a stage to feel the heat of a spotlight shining down on her face.
Teaser 5: I had told myself for two years that if Noelle couldn't experience that giddy, falling-in-love sensation, I wouldn't either.

You can buy Tension of Opposites at Book Depository or Barnes & Noble or Amazon.

Cross-posted at Read This Book.