Published
August 2013
ISBN: 1484031849
Summary
Nothing stays hidden forever.
Kara Pierce has held onto the same dream since she was a little girl: to be the next Katie Couric.
Vince Gage, a budding filmmaker whose I-don't-give-a-shit attitude cancels out his charm, almost ruined it for her once, and now he’s back, threatening to do it again.
When the two of them are paired together for a college competition with a $20,000 prize, the only thing they agree on is winning.
They return to Iowa where Kara grew up to research her grandfather's service in World War II, instead they find themselves in the middle of a family scandal kept quiet for far too long.
As Kara and Vince investigate the scandal deeper, they realize the price of uncovering the truth is so much more than they bargained for.
Kara Pierce has held onto the same dream since she was a little girl: to be the next Katie Couric.
Vince Gage, a budding filmmaker whose I-don't-give-a-shit attitude cancels out his charm, almost ruined it for her once, and now he’s back, threatening to do it again.
When the two of them are paired together for a college competition with a $20,000 prize, the only thing they agree on is winning.
They return to Iowa where Kara grew up to research her grandfather's service in World War II, instead they find themselves in the middle of a family scandal kept quiet for far too long.
As Kara and Vince investigate the scandal deeper, they realize the price of uncovering the truth is so much more than they bargained for.
~Jade was kind enough to join us for an interview!
Hi Jade! Thanks so much for joining us for the
interview! The coffee is amazing isn’t it?
Hey Jackie. Thanks so much for featuring me on your blog. And YES. This
coffee is *takes a sip* perfect.
So let’s just
dive right into the interview. Sound good? *Jade nods* What instrument, if any,
do you play?
-No instrument!
However, one semester in sixth grade I really wanted to play the cello, so my
mom got me lessons and I think I only lasted a few months before I begged and
pleaded to drop it. Finally, after hours of terrible practicing, my mom
obliged.
Haha! I was the
same way. I’ve played the piano and the viola. I was okay, but I just didn’t
enjoy it. Okay, next question. If you were stuck on a deserted island, would
you rather have with you a book, a banjo, a pineapple or a cinnamon scented
candle with you? How would you use it?
-Oh my gosh.
That is a difficult question. Because as a writer and book lover, I'd
immediately have to say the book, but the survivor instinct in me says it would
be smarter to choose the pineapple or candle. Shoot, real life is for being
practical, right? I'm going to say a book. Because no matter how many times I
read that darn thing, I'm sure I could always find new ways to look at the
writing or the story. It would provide hours of entertainment while I sunbathe
or run away from island creatures.
YES. I would
live in trees. I could build my own kingdom! Or at least run away from lions…How
did the idea of The Right Kind of Wrong come to be?
-A couple years
ago, I told my grandfather I would write his story since he was a tank driver
in WWII. One day, I woke up and I knew the time was now. So I started to write
his story except, the more I wrote, the less of HIS story it became and the
more of Kara's (the main character) story started to emerge.
What is a book
that you secretly adore?
-Ha! I'm a
total Nicholas Sparks lover. I know, I know. I can't help it. I *always*
pre-order his books and have them delivered/picked up the day they're out. I
usually devour them in a night, too.
LOL. The only
one I really liked of his was The Last Song- and I didn’t like the movie all
that much. What is one book that for you, just didn't live up to the hype?
-Hmm. I hope I
don't catch too much grief here but 50 Shades was not my cup of tea at all! But
that's the beautiful thing about readers -- we all love different things so
someone is always bound to love and hate a certain book.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go
and what would you do?
-I would LOVE to travel anywhere, right now! But I've always
wanted to go to Dublin, Ireland because of it's deep literary roots. Plus,
those damn accents are just SO sexy ;)
Bagels or Donuts?
-Neither, I'm Gluten Intolerant :(
So is my sister!! Coffee or Tea?
-Both! Though I love love love love coffee. I love
everything about it. I drink entirely too much. In fact, at the time of
answering these questions, I've had about five cups already!
Ebook or print?
-There's nothing I enjoy more than going to a bookstore or
library and picking up books and smelling them, touching them, admiring them.
There is something about holding a physical book in my hands that overjoys me.
That being said, my upstairs is currently a fire hazard and while I love print
book, ebooks have become more economical and space saving for me. I love the
ease of having a hundred (literally!) books at my fingertips at any one
time.
Pens or pencil?
-Well... I have terrible handwriting and my hands cramp up
easily when writing so I hardly ever write with pen or pencil but I'd choose
pen if I did write on paper a lot.
Who is someone you admire and why?
-There are quite a few people who fit into this category,
but since we're talking about my book today, I'd have to say that my
grandfather is someone I really admire. Not only did he serve in WWII, but he
liberated concentration camps, fought on the front lines and survived when his
tank blew up. He was an incredible man with a big heart and loved his family
fiercely.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
-I'll be honest, I'm so young I don't think I have an
incredible amount of accomplishments yet! But I am proud of that I not only
wrote a book, but I took the time to edit, revise, have it professionally
edited and publish it. I think I cried tears of joy when the first person who
wasn't family or a friend read and enjoyed it!
Who's your favorite character in A Right Kind of Wrong?
-I have a special place in my heart for Vince. He's based on
a very dear friend of mine and I enjoyed using some of his best (and worst)
characteristics but also exploring what other fictional traits I could use to
make him come alive. I'm pretty happy with the results as I still swoon when I
read some of his lines :)
Which character are you most like?
-Though Kara is not based on me or my life in any way, I do
feel that I'm most like her in some aspects. She's very driven and focused on
her future almost to a fault and I feel that I'm that way sometimes too.
Do you have a book boyfriend?
-Oh yes! Too many to count! Haha. But I think my favorite is
a tie between Rhett Butler from Gone with the Wind or Augustus Waters from The
Fault in Our Stars.
Thanks so much
for joining us Jade! I really enjoyed talking to you!!
This was really fun! Thanks for featuring me(:
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Happy Reading
Jackie
Once upon a time there was a little girl who fell in love with books then she grew up to write her own.
Jade
has participated in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) six times
and enjoys copious amounts of coffee. When she's not writing, she enjoys
trashy reality T.V. and reading everything she can get her hands on.
Mommy to two dogs and two naughty kitties, she feels like she might be on her way to having a zoo.
Happy Reading
Jackie
Wonderful interview. Thanks for participating :)
ReplyDeleteThanks(:
DeleteJackie
Thanks for having me by today! I loved your questions. <3
ReplyDeleteThanks! Your answers were so awesome :D
DeleteJackie
Hi there Jackie! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great post :) Jade seems like a total sweetheart and her book sounds amazing, too! I love the interview, love love love the fun questions you asked :) You seem to be a pro at interviews, mine always look the same haha :) Great job!
Evie @Bookish
Hello :D Sorry for the late response!!! I love strange questions...Lol. The answers always make me laugh xD
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Jackie