Set Me Free by Kitty Stephens Blog Tour, Interview, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have Kitty Stephens stopping by today with the tour for her debut release Set Me Free, we have a short interview with Kitty, we have a great excerpt and there’s also a brilliant giveaway so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~

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Set Me Free

by

Kitty Stephens

When an affluent college-bound boy falls for a young artist, he must choose between the life that’s been mapped out for him and the chance at true love.

Aaron Ledbetter’s future has been planned out for him since before he was born. Each year, the Ledbetter family vacation on Tybee Island gives Aaron a chance to briefly free himself from his family’s expectations. When he meets Jonas “Lucky” Luckett, a caricature artist in town with the traveling carnival, he must choose between the life that’s been mapped out for him and the chance at true love.

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Excerpt

Today I’m very lucky to be interviewing Kitty Stephens, author of Set Me Free.

Hi Kitty, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself, your background, and your current book.

My name Kitty Stephens. I currently reside in Ohio, with my husband, my son, and our three guinea pigs. I’ve been an avid reader since I was very young and started writing when I was around nine or ten. Once I had internet access, I became active in fan communities and started posting my work on various fan sites. Set Me Free is my first book.

What is the nicest thing anyone has ever said about your writing?

That something was so well done it actually brought them to tears. Hearing that I was evoke an emotional reaction was one of the best compliments.

Are you a full-time or part-time writer? How does that impact your writing?

 I wish I could be a full-time writer, but right now I’m a part-time writer because of a multitude of factors. It affects my writing because sometimes it’s hard to find time to write no matter how much I try. It’s also difficult because I can find myself really getting into a writing groove and then be interrupted by someone or something that needs my attention.

What interested you about the theme of this book?

As I started writing it, I really got into exploring the idea of what it means to be “free.” I really wanted to show that freedom is something different for everyone and only when you get that freedom can you be really happy.

What is the most difficult part of writing for you?

Finding the time to sit down and do it! Some days it’s difficult to get more than a few minutes with a manuscript.

Name your four most important food groups.

Chocolate, Pasta, Salt and Fat! I love milk chocolate, and just about any pasta dish you can think of.

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Excerpt

They found a secluded spot to sit off the main drag and scarfed down pieces of pizza and people-watched. Aaron had been full of nerves earlier, but Lucky put him at ease. He had that way about him.

“I’ve got a few minutes left,” Lucky said when they finished their food.

They got up, sipping at their drinks as they made their way through the crowd back toward Lucky’s booth. It was now or never. He had to ask, had to get the words out, or miss his shot.

“Can I ask you something?” Lucky spoke up before Aaron could. Maybe Lucky would… Aaron held his breath, nodding. “It might sound weird.”

“Sure,” Aaron replied, his heart beating a little faster. He had no idea what was coming now; what could Lucky possibly want from him? A kiss?

“Can you take your picture for me?”

Aaron blinked at him. Lucky tilted his head off to one side and Aaron turned his head the same direction. His gaze landed on a photo booth, realization sinking in. His mouth fell open, unsure what to say. It was a little weird because they barely knew each other, but also flattering.

“I’d really like to draw you again.” Lucky seemed slightly embarrassed. “I mean, I could take pictures on my phone if that’s better for you, but that seemed creepier somehow.”

Aaron couldn’t help the chuckle that escaped at Lucky’s words, even as the idea of Lucky drawing him again and again left him breathless. “Um,” he managed to get out, glancing around at the crowd. A familiar blonde head caught his eye and he nearly choked.

Was Lyn at the carnival? Wasn’t she supposed to be with their mothers?

Aaron pulled Lucky by the hand into the photo booth and slid the curtain shut.

Lucky slid money into the slot as they sat down. His breath caught as Lucky’s hands touched his face gently. “Like this,” Lucky whispered, turning his head to the side. The camera flashed. Lucky’s fingers turned his head to the front, pulling away just in time for the camera to go off again. Once again, Lucky’s fingers turned his head to the side, only now he was facing Lucky, staring deeply into his eyes.

Aaron tried not to hyperventilate as he held Lucky’s gaze. The camera flashed for the last time but neither of them moved.

“Go out with me?” Aaron suddenly blurted out. He had to do something or he might do something even more insane, like kiss Lucky. Aaron so wasn’t ready for that yet. Lucky’s eyes widened and he smiled.

“Sure,” Lucky drawled after a moment. “When?”

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About Kitty

Kitty Stephens’ writing aspirations date back to her childhood, when she and her brother would make up stories about characters in their favorite books. She eventually started writing stories in online fan communities, and majored in English at Ohio State University. She lives in Ohio with her husband and son. Set Me Free is her first novel.

Get to know the author on tumblr at @kittystephenswrites and on Twitter at @KittyStephensWr

Where to find the author:

Twitter | Tumblr | Facebook

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Giveaway!

Grand Prize: $25 Interlude Press Gift Card!
Five first prizes: E-copy of ‘Set Me Free’ by Kitty Stephens!

(Just click the link below)

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(Ends 29th June 2016)
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9 thoughts on “Set Me Free by Kitty Stephens Blog Tour, Interview, Excerpt & Giveaway!

  1. The cover looks fun (carnival and all) but the blurb seem to promise some angst… 😀
    Thank you for post and good luck with the new release, Kitty.

  2. I loved the excerpt and am really looking forward to reading this story. Congratulations on the release of Set Me Free!

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