Three years after the Nero Plague turned 80% of the world’s people into flesh eating zombies, most humans barely understand what is happening around them. Our people are struggling to survive. Amongst this madness (and through the ages), a race known as the Family visit to watch the Earth die, out of a twisted pleasure.
Hi, it’s my honor today to interview Amanda Weiss, from the upcoming YA paranormal novel Wisteria by Bisi Leyton. You can find out more about Wisteria on this blog or on facebook.
I just want to say, I’m really glad you could find the time to talk to me.
Sure, no problem
How old are you?
I’m sixteen.
Where are you from?
My parents are from England, so yeah that makes me English (laughs). My dad travelled a lot for work when I was growing up, so I’ve lived in New York, McShane, Paris and even Africa.
What the most interesting place you’ve lived?
New York was the greatest. I mean have you seen fifth avenue?
The most interesting would have to be McShane City. Those people were really weird. They think they’re so cool, because they live on a mountain. But they’re just strange and I’m fairly sure they marry their cousins or something up there.
Er Yeah, how do you enjoy living on the Isle of Smythe?
I’d like to say I hate living here, but I’m alive right?
Everyone I grew up with is dead or a zombie and I’ve lived in worse places since the Nero madness broke out . I mean really bad places. Sure we don’t have running water or electricity here, but I’ve finally stopped sleeping with a weapon under my pillow.
Does your family like it here?
Er… my mother and younger brother died in a car crash a few years ago. My dad doesn’t really talk to me much about what he thinks.
I’m sorry about your mother.
Thanks. I’m just glad she wasn’t here to witness Nero. Can we talk about something else?
Of course, is there anyone special in your life?
Well (smiles) kind of
Kind of?
Yeah, he’s kind of got a girlfriend. His name’s David Kuti.
Oh Wisteria’s brother? Are you friends with Wisteria?
Well… I guess. She saved my life, so I owe her. You know I’d say we are friends when she’s not totally infatuated with Steven Hindle.
I don’t see why she’s so into that boy. He’s got a serious girlfriend, a seriously crazy one at that.
But aren’t you dating boy who’s got a girl too?
That’s different. David promised, he was going to break up with Poppy, so I’m just waiting until the time is right. Don’t look at me like that, don’t judge me. You don’t know my life and you don’t know what I’ve been through.
I am a good person and not the kind of girl who steals boyfriends. It just happened.
Right so tell me more about Steven Hindle, I thought Wisteria and Bach had a thing?
Bach, no he’s with Hailey. Or at least Hailey’s told everyone to steer clear. Besides there’s no way Wisteria could ever date a guy like Bach. Have you seen him? I mean seen him in real life, he’s hot. I love her, but she’s got a better chance landing Steven, if you ask me.
I have a final question. Do you think we’re going service the Nero virus?
Honestly, I can’t let myself think about that.
Wisteria will be out in August 2012.
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For a chance to win $10 amazon.com gift certificate, answer the following question in the comment box below;
1. What is the name of Wisteria’s brother?
2. How old is Amanda?
3. Where is Amanda from?
Make sure to include your email address in the response.
Contest closes Wednesday 15th August 2012 at 5:00am GMT (London time) or 0:00am EDT (New York Time).
The winner will be randomly selected from all the correct answers.
Contest rules can be found here
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Winner: Andrea Diaz
1. David
2. Bisi Leyton
3. Red
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1. Steven Hindle
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3. Red
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1. David Kuti
2. Bisi Leyton
3. red
1 Steven Hindle
2 Bisi Leyton
3 red
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1) David
2) Bisi Leyton (congratulations, by the way!)
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Thanks and thanks for visiting my blog
1. Bach
2. Bisi Leyton
3. Red
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1. David Kuti
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3. Red
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1. Steven Hindle
2. Bisi Leyton
3. Red
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1. Steven Hindle
2. Bisi Leyton
3. red
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1: David Kuti
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3: Red
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1. David Kuti
2. Bisi Leyton
3. Red
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1. Steven Hindle
2. Bisi Leyton
3. Red
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1-Bach
2-Bisi Leyton
3-Red
1. David Kuti
2. Bisi Leyton
3. Red
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1. Steven, Bach, and David
2. Bisi Leyton
3. Red
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1. David Kuti
2. Bisi Leyton
3. Red
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1. David Kuti.
2. Bisi Leyton 🙂
3. red
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1. Bach
2. Bisi Leyton
3. Red
David Kuti
Bisi Leyton
Red
Thanks!
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1. Bach
2. Bisi Leyton
3. Red
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1. David Kuti
2. Bisi Leyton
3 red
1. Steven Hindle
2. Bisi Leyton
3. Red
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1.) David Kuti
2.) 16 Years Old
3.) New York
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1. David Kuti
2. 16
3. New York
Thank you!
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1. David Kuti
2. 16
3. Travelled alot, so New York, Africa, McShane, Paris
Thank you 🙂 andrea_rose95@rocketmail.com
1. David Kuti
2. Sixteen
3. Her parents are from England, but she’s lived all over.
Sorry, sorry! Hit post by mistake before putting my email address.
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1. David Kuti
2. Sixteen
3. New York, McShane, Paris, and Africa
1. David Kuti
2. Sixteen
3- Parents from England but lived in New York, McShane, Paris and even Africa.
David Kuti
16
everywhere
1.Davie Kuti
2. She is 16
3. She is from England via her parents 🙂 Also she has lived in New York, McShane, Paris and Africa.
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1. What is the name of Wisteria’s brother? David Kuti
2. How old is Amanda? 16 years old
3. Where is Amanda from? Since her parents are from England that makes her from England.
Mel
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1) His name is David
2) she’s 16
3) she’s from England
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1. David Kuti
2. 16
3. England
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David Kuti.
Sixteen.
England.
Great interview! I loved learning more about you, Amanda 🙂 I hope everything workd out with you and David!
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Thanks for reading the character interview. Yeah, Amanda and David’s relationship is going to be a bit…. interesting.
1) David Kuti
2) 16
3) England
Thanks for this amazing giveaway – I would love to win!
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Thanks for the generous comment. I wish i could give away something super cool like an Ipad.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
1. David Kuti
2. Sixteen
3- England but she has lived in New York, McShane, Paris and even Africa.
crap i forgot my email 🙂 trombonechick04@yahoo.com thanks for the giveaway!
1. David Kuti
2. 16
3. England
1. David Kuti
2. 16
3. England (though she’s lived in may cities)
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Ugh, meant many cities!
1) David Kuti
2) Sixteen.
3) England
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Thanks!
1. David Kuti
2. 16
3. England
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Thanks for the giveaway!
1. What is the name of Wisteria’s brother? David Kuti
2. How old is Amanda? 16
3. Where is Amanda from? England
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Thanks for the chance to win!!
1. David Kuti
2. Sixteen
3. England
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1. David Kuti
2. 16
3. England (and New York, McShane, Paris and even Africa)
Thanks for doing this generous giveaway!
1.) David Kuti
2.) 16 years old
3.) England
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1) David Kuti
2) 16
3) England
Kayley
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1.David Kuti.
2. 16 Years Old
3. England But Lived in New York, paris and africa
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1) David Kuti
2) Sixteen
3)England
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That was fun to read. Love character interviews. Thanks!
1. David Kuti
2. 16
3. England
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David kuti
Sixteen
Parents from England but lived in Paris Africa mcshane and nyc
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1. What is the name of Wisteria’s brother? David Kuti
2. How old is Amanda? Sixteen
3. Where is Amanda from? Great Britain (England…I just didn’t want to answer like everyone else haha)
1. David Kuti
2. 16
3. England
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Temara says:
August 14, 2012 at 3:52 am
1. David Kuti
2. 16
3 england but she traveled alot
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1. David Kuti
2. Sixteen
3. England
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1. David Kuti
2. 16
3. England (originally)
Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks everyone. The winner will be announced soon.