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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Authors Are Our ROCK STARS Tour: Tahereh Mafi


Today I have the fantastic honor of hosting the brilliant mastermind behind two of the most sex-tastic and incredible fictional boys to ever exist...ever. Oh! And she also created a pretty kick-ass heroine too!


I’m talking about the one and only TAHEREH MAFI!! *CLAPS WILDLY* *CROWD ROARS* *twirls*


Tahereh Mafi is a girl

She’s 24. She was born in a small city somewhere in Connecticut and currently resides in Orange County, CA, where she drinks too much caffeine and finds the weather to be just a little too perfect for her taste. When unable to find a book, she can be found reading candy wrappers, coupons, and old receipts. SHATTER ME is her first novel.
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Tahereh is one of THE FUNNIEST and NICEST authors I have ever had the privilege of talking to via the twit! Many a times she has entertained my ideas of writing more naked Adam scenes and one time...one time she said she wanted to...wait for it....SQUISH HUG ME INTO A MARSHMALLOW!! Like how freakin’ adorable is she?! Yep, pretty much I'm kinda sorta absolutely in love with her and her brain. Not ashamed. :P

Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2)Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1)Shatter Me is an absolute favorite book of mine and Unravel Me still has me at a loss for words after finishing it over 3 weeks ago. YEP. THEY ARE THAT GOOD.

Why are Tahereh’s books so bomb, you ask? Well, because she is! And because of her ability to create a plot-line that twists and bends like gnarled tree branches— stunning dialogue that splashes  you in the face with its sadness and humor— passionate scenes that spark a heat between your fingers and her scary way of writing EMOTIONAL EMOTIONS that rattle your soul. Oh and of course, there’s Adam and Warner and Juliette and Kenji—AMAZING characters you can’t help but fall madly and deeply for!

And it just so happens....one of those very, very fine characters has decided to grace us with his undeniably charismatic and striking self this fine day...

That’s right, I’m talking about the ever confusing, totally arrogant, INSANELY attractive...Warner! Check out out interview below! 
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Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

B: Let’s start this thing off with the most burning question on every
one’s mind: boxers or briefs?

W: I don’t see how this is any of your business.



B: Ooookay, then. *Clears throat* Um...I can’t help but notice the ring you’ve got on there. It’s very lovely; does it mean something special to you? Hold any kind of significance?

W: I have no idea what you’re talking about.



B: Riiiight. Okay, so Warner, surely you know you’re very attractive. And you could quite possibly have any girl in the world. (ME! ME! ME! PICK MEE! Or Jena! :P) So why are you so intent on Juliette?
W: Pass.

B: Huh...touched a nerve there me thinks. Speaking of which, do you feel as though Adam Kent is any type of threat to you? Whether that be physically, mentally or I don’t know, like, love triangle-y?
W: Adam Kent is an idiot.

B: I have to disagree. Adam is smart and sensitive and sexy but alright, you’re obviously not a fan. I know you’re not all bad though, I’ve heard through a very reliable source that you once helped a stray animal. Have you ever considered having a pet, Warner? I hear they make great companions.
W: Who have you been talking to? Where are you getting this information?

B: I know people, who know people. So how do you feel about having your story shared with the entire world?

W: What story?

B: Umm...nothing...never mind. Ooh! What’s it like to get shot?
W: It’s wildly inconvenient.

B: I bet. Ouch. Okay, so what was your reaction when you touched Juliette for the first time and you realized she couldn’t hurt you?
W: Do you make it a habit of asking such horribly invasive questions?

B: *Flushes* Sorry, Warner...Ok, last question, so your dad…how is it working for him?
W: Pass.

Ah, very talkative, that one. :P
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Wanna learn more about Warner? Be sure to check out this novella coming out this October! 
Destroy Me (Shatter Me, #1.5)In Tahereh Mafi’s Shatter Me, Juliette escaped from The Reestablishment by seducing Warner—and then putting a bullet in his shoulder. But as she’ll learn in Destroy Me, Warner is not that easy to get rid of. . .

Back at the base and recovering from his near-fatal wound, Warner must do everything in his power to keep his soldiers in check and suppress any mention of a rebellion in the sector. Still as obsessed with Juliette as ever, his first priority is to find her, bring her back, and dispose of Adam and Kenji, the two traitors who helped her escape. But when Warner’s father, The Supreme Commander of The Reestablishment, arrives to correct his son’s mistakes, it’s clear that he has much different plans for Juliette. Plans Warner simply cannot allow.

Set after Shatter Me and before its forthcoming sequel, Unravel Me, Destroy Me is a novella told from the perspective of Warner, the ruthless leader of Sector 45.~Goodreads
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tick, tick, tick, tick, tick
it's almost
time for war.

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71 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! I miss Warner all over again! His answers may have been terse, but I know! I know! And I think it's been like two months since I read UNRAVEL ME? And I'm dying all over again! What a fan-freaking-tastic interview.

    And I love, love, love what you said about those boys - "sex-tastic and incredible fictional boys" - uh... YEAH!

    I have not had the pleasure of tweeting with this amazing author. I'm so in awe of her that I don't think I could type a tweet other them olkjdfoije djfldkjen! Yeah. So... yeah.

    But thank you SO much for hosting Tahereh Mafi and for being on this tour and doing such an awesome, awesome job as her host and sharing your love for her characters, her books and her!

    You absolutely and totally rock!

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  2. Haven't read the first boo..:D
    But if i win this, I'll definitely buy Shatter me.>:D

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  3. Well,,,,I don't know! I guess I hope no one dies but I don't think anyone will die in book 2 :P

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  4. I'm Team Adam! But I like Warner too! I can't wait to read Unravel Me!

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  5. For Juliette to kick some ass! Team Adam! But I want to know more about Warner... :D

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  6. I hope to "unravel" the Warren mistery, more Adam and Juliette and of course, I am team Adam although Warren grew on me

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  7. Ack! I can't answer yet because I haven't read "Shatter Me," by a signed copy of it is staring me right in the face as I type this, and its BEGGING to be picked up! :)

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  8. I have no idea what will happen, but I'm Team Adam all the way!

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  9. Team Adam BUT I have a soft spot for Warner too. I want to know more about him and kinda like him too.
    Dying for Unravel Me!! :)

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    1. And I forgot to mention, that interview was funny! Hahaha, his answer to the first question. Very talkative indeed. LOL!

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  10. Oh my god, I don't know! X( I just know that I am freaking out to read this

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  11. Team Adam! I hope we learn what Adam is in the next book!

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  12. Team Adam. I like how he is protective not possive like Warner

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  13. I'm going to have to go with Team Adam. I have exes that remind me a little too much of Warner (minus the getting shot thing)

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  14. LMAO Love Warner more every time I read this ;) Thanks for being a tour host Brooke!!!! Luff you <3333

    -J

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  15. I haven't read Shatter Me yet, so I'm going to go with Team Warner just because I like his name ><

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  16. Team Adam, although Warner's interview is hilarious.

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  17. I really like Adam, but I have a feeling there's a whole lot more to Warner than what we've seen so far! p.s. hilarious interview!

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  18. Team Adam definitely! I don't know what I want to happen, I just want to see where the author takes it! Loved Shatter Me.

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  19. Team Adam!!! all the way :) I have high expectations on Unravel Me since I have friends who already read an ARC of the book and they are raving about it! I don't have any specific thing that I want to happen in book 2, except that it won't be give me a huge cliffhanger ending. :)

    Thank you for this great giveaway! Oh, and the interview? CLASSIC! Yay Warner! You rock this interview of yours LOL.

    Cheers,
    April @Books4Juliet

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  20. Team Warner from the start!
    Thanks for the awesome giveaway :)

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  21. I'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't read Shatter Me yet. BUT - it's sitting on my shelf just waiting for me to pick it up. I really need to read it - especially before Unravel Me releases! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  22. Oh Warner :) ... AND HE PASSED ON PICKING ME. HOW DARE HE. I will TEACH you MR _____ Warner! I WILL HAVE YOU.

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  23. Something about Warner grabbed me from the beginning...so I have to pick him I think.

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  24. TEAM ADAM. And I want amazing, brilliant, wonderful things to happen in Unravel Me. :)

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  25. What a fun interview! love it! I really enjoyed reading Shatter Me & cannot wait to read Destroy Me & Unravel Me! :)

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  26. Team Warner! Thanks for hosting such an amazing giveaway, I am dying to get my hands on this book!

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  27. Team Adam! What an awesome interview! I really can't wait to read this book :)

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  28. Oh jeez can I say I love both? *sigh* I guess I'm a Team Adam for Juliet but there is something intriguing about Warner so I like him too :)

    And I don't know what I want to happen in Unravel Me but I do know that it is going to be full of awesome sauce!!

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  29. OMG I I LOVE SHATTER ME AND UNRAVEL I NEED TO READ IT LIKE ASAP ! I feel like a load of drama is gonna happen , adam and juliette are gonna have a lot of issues but even though Warner may have a sad story and be all sexy BUT PEOPLE HE FREAKING SHOT SOMEONE COLD DEAD IN SHATTER ME THATS FREAKING INSANE AND JUST NO IDC HOW SCREWED UP HES IN THE HEAD ! but i guess ill have to wait and see. ALSO EVERYONE ADAM HAD A ROUGH PAST TOO . no one was off easy. i wish we could get a novella of ADAM its not fair i want adam if juliette chooses adam then he can have me LOL

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  30. I want the story to be so intense that while I'm reading I'm hanging on the edge of my seat figuratively and literally.

    Team....Adam.

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  31. I hope that they escape :) and totally team Adam :):)

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  32. Team Adam, and dude, since I've read UNRAVEL ME already, it's just like... WHAT THE HOLY FRACK JUST HAPPENED? Yeah. Dying for DESTROY ME. (pun intended)

    Also, lovely interview. I see how Warner is very... closed-off. :)

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  33. Oh definitly Adam! I didn't even think Warner was a contender...

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  34. Team Adam but I want to know more about warner too.

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  35. Oh. My. Gosh. I love Warner so much, haha.

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  36. I have never met Tahereh Mafi but she seems really amusing. And oh, Warner always the charmer.

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  37. Oh, and I'm not sure which team I'm on. I think Adam is great but I want to know more about Warner.

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  38. I just bought Shatter Me and can't wait to start reading! So I don't know in which team I am yet ;)
    thank you for the giveaway!

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  39. I haven't read Shatter Me yet so I don't know. I like to have book 2 in hand before starting a series. Yes I know I am weird!

    Thanks so much!

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  40. I hope we'll be told the reason why Adam and Warner can touch Juliette. AND OH GOD PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE.

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  41. Team Adam! :D I LOVE HIM! <3

    Whatever happens, I know it will be amazing. :D

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  42. I abso-freaking-lutely loved this post! Tahereh is one of my very favorite authors ever. She's just as sweet in person as she is online, too. :)

    I can't wait to read Destroy Me!

    Thanks so much for being a part of the tour, Brooke!:)

    -Patricia

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  43. As of now I'm Team Adam, but things could always change... Can't wait for Unravel Me!!!

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  44. I'm usually not the biggest fan of character interviews, but I freaking love Warner and this was hilarious.

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  45. My gosh, I love Warner. I hope to delve deeper into his and Juliette's relationship in Unravel Me and I just expect more epicness. :)

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  46. OMG!!! I was team Adam all the way, but now I've read your interview... I don't know!!!! Can't I just be on both their teams? :D

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  47. I'm reading Shatter Me right now, and I am definitely Team Adam.

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  48. Definitely Team Adam! I hope to read more Adam and Juliette scenes.

    I really enjoyed interview, by the way. :)

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  49. Team Adam, of course! I mean, how could you not be? :)

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  50. I can't say who because I haven't read the book yet :(

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  51. I just started reading the first book, so not sure who to choose yet!! =) Thanks for the chance to win!

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  52. I hope that Tahereh blows me away once more! I cant even imagine so I dont ruin it. I seriously cant wait for Destroy Me to come out, I LOVE Warner. Team Warner all the way! I love the bad boy appeal and there has to be a reason he is the way he is. I cant wait to read his side of the story. Adam seems too... I dont know. To safe? *nervous laughter* I like me a bad boy =D

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  53. I'm one of the few Team Warner's ;]

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  54. I was Team Adam and then I read Unravel Me! HOLY MOLY! Warner is so sexy and sweet. To the dark side I go!! They have cookies and Warner! I am now on board! Awesome interview although I wish Warner was a bit more talkative.

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  55. This has got to be one of the most amazing and informative character interviews EVER.
    I LOOOOOOOOOOOVED IT!!!!

    Oh my god! I'm so late to this post but I'm getting all caught up now that the tour has ended... The list of stops on both Fiktshun's and Two Chicks on Books is helping me a lot!!!!
    Tahereh is one of my new favorite authors EVER!! You're so lucky you got to host her!!!
    And she wants to hug you into a MARSHMALLOW?? Please do take a pic if it ever happens!!! SOOO cute!!! >.< She's a hugger isn't she??
    >.<


    And by the way!! YOU are so freaking cute!! I love how you continue the questions even if Warner wasn't that much ... um... you know... Reply-ish hehehe.
    Anyway.
    I'm sooo going to follow your blog now! Fellow Tahereh lover!!! <333
    oh, and I'm Team Adam though... Warner definitely holds a place in my heart as well :D

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