December 23, 2008
It gives me great pleasure to tour Laurie Faria Stolarz and her new book:
DEADLY LITTLE SECRET (A TOUCH NOVEL)
Some secrets shouldn’t be kept…
Until three months ago, everything about sixteen-year-old Camelia’s life had been fairly ordinary: decent grades; an okay relationship with her parents; and a pretty cool part-time job at an art studio downtown. But when Ben, the mysterious new guy, starts junior year at her high school, Camelia’s life becomes far from ordinary.
Rumored to be somehow responsible for his ex-girlfriend’s accidental death, Ben is immediately ostracized by everyone on campus. Except for Camelia. She’s reluctant to believe he’s trouble, even when her friends try to convince her otherwise. Instead she’s inexplicably drawn to Ben…and to his touch. But soon, Camelia is receiving eerie phone calls and strange packages with threatening notes. Ben insists she is in danger, and that he can help – but can he be trusted? She knows he’s hiding something…but he’s not the only one with a secret.
What inspired the plot for your book?
I wanted to write a story where the main character has to struggle with the idea of falling in love with someone who could potentially kill her (and who’s already allegedly killed someone in the past). I also wanted to continue experimenting with the supernatural – showing how people can work to make their own intuition stronger.
Why did you decide to write in this genre?
The only novel I’ve written that isn’t in this genre is BLEED. All my books are suspenseful with
What is your writing process like?
When I’m on deadline, I write ten pages per week, revising as I go along.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the edits of DEADLY LITTLE LIES, the second book in the TOUCH series. I’m also working on the edits and graphics of BLACK IS FOR BEGINNINGS, the fifth book in the BLUE IS FOR NIGHTMARES series.
What do you do when you’re not writing?
I have two kids, 5 and 2, that keep me pretty busy. I also do yoga and dance/aerobics, enjoy cooking, power-walk, love to shop, spend time with family and friends.
Who do you like to read?
There are way too many to name, but here’s just a sampling: Stephen King, Raymond Carver, Alice Sebold, Robert Cormier, Donna Tartt, Gail Giles, Carolyn Mackler, R.A. Nelson, and any YA novel that captures my interest with a great voice and high concept. I also read lots of tabloid magazines.
Advanced Praise:
“A boy to admire from afar, a girl you want to befriend, a novel to keep you turning the pages because you won’t know who to trust. Laurie Faria Stolarz’s DEADLY LITTLE SECRET is a blend of mystery, chills, and forbidden touches–one captivating story you have to experience.” – Kelly Parra, author of INVISIBLE TOUCH.
“The book was full of shocking surprises and revelations, earning the book five stars. This is a must-read for fans of romance, suspense, and mystery because it won’t disappoint.” – Teens Read Too
“…lively first-person narrative…. CW-worthy dialogue, quirky secondary characters, romance and suspense: a winning combination” – Kirkus Reviews
“An engaging, eerie tale about the darker side of relationships – when it becomes a matter of life and death to know who your friends are.” – KLIATT
A DEADLY LITTLE CONTEST – In celebration of the release of DEADLY LITTLE SECRET, the first book in the TOUCH SERIES, Laurie is launching a very exciting contest, the winner of which will have a minor character in DEADLY LITTLE LIES, the second book in the TOUCH SERIES, named after him or her. There are other prizes, too. Please see the official rules in the NEWS section of her website: www.lauriestolarz.com/news.html
Laurie Faria Stolarz is the bestselling author of the BLUE IS FOR NIGHTMARES series, which has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. The series comprises Blue is for Nightmares, White is for Magic, Silver is for Secrets, Red is for Remembrance, and the forthcoming Black is for Beginnings. Stolarz’s titles have been part of the Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers list, the Top Ten Teen Pick list, and YALSA’s Popular Paperback list, all through the American Library Association. Also the author of Bleed and Project 17, her most current work, Deadly Little Secret, the first book in the TOUCH series, is due out in December 2008. Born and raised in Salem, Massachusetts, Stolarz attended Merrimack College and received an MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College in Boston. For more information, visit Laurie’s website at www.lauriestolarz.com.
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