Katie McGarry (Author of Pushing the Limits) Q&A Event--March 10-13th

[KenHeartsBooks]

Katie wrote: "Kendielicious wrote: "- Aside from West, will Rachel's older brothers have their own books in the Pushing the Limits series in the future?"

Hi Kendielicious,

Aside from West, will Rachel's older ..."

Oh, please do!
I love Ethan!
He is my favorite brother among the Young guys.=D
Thank you so much for answering my question. =)

[Tatis]

O suggest you should come to Mexico to visit your fans!! I would really love that because Pushing the Limits is one of my favorite books and besides any author comes.

[Beatrice]

Thank you for answering my questions Ms. McGarry! :D you are awesome!

[Bonny Bon Bon]

Katie wrote: "Bonny Bon Bon wrote: " When you started writing each book did you know how each would end and was there any part that came as a complete surprise to even you? If so which book and part? "

Hi Bonny..."

Haha thanks Katie I considered myself warned but luckily I have read it :D

I don't think just echo's heart would have broken if had decided to write it differently, I think I speak for many of us when I say it would have broken ours as well. Thank you :D

[David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;)]

Wow, we are midway through the Q&A and I think we're going to set a group record for the number of questions asked! Well done members!

And I just have to say to Katie, your answers have been so incredibly well thought out and interesting, thank you for giving so much of your time to the group and to your readers :)

[Marianne (Boricuan Bookworms)]

Hi! I think my question got lost between the comment, so I'll just post it again:

"Hi, Katie! Me again :)

What can you find yourself doing on a Saturday morning?

Are there any contemporary romance books (other than your own, haha) that you could recommend while I wait for Take Me On to be published? :) "

Thanks :)

[Katie]

Marianne (Boricuan Bookworms) wrote: "Hi! I think my question got lost between the comment, so I'll just post it again:

"Hi, Katie! Me again :)

What can you find yourself doing on a Saturday morning?

Are there any contemporary ro..."

Hi Marianne,

What can you find yourself doing on a Saturday morning?

I go for a run on Saturday morning. Then I settle in and answer fan e-mail and any business e-mail I didn't get to during the week.

Are there any contemporary romance books (other than your own, haha) that you could recommend while I wait for Take Me On to be published? :)

I love Simone Elkeles, Trish Doller, Sabrina Elkins, Colette Ballard, and Miranda Kenneally

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

Katie wrote: "Jeann (Happy Indulgence) wrote: "Hi Katie, great to see you here in the group! I have read as well and had some questions:

Which is your favourite couple t..."

WOW, that would be freaky! I can't imagine!

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

If money was no object, what what your perfect day be like if you could plan such a thing?

[Gabby]

my questions weren't included ):

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

I looked through the entire thread, Gabby, but I don't see your questions. I don't think it posted. You can try posting them again, we are still taking questions through Thursday!

[C.K.]

Katie wrote: "C.K. wrote: "Will there be any awkward dinner scenes with Isaiah, Abby and Rachels family in West's story? I'd love to see an awkard dinner scene or something with Isaiah and the brothers.

It will be a tough choice if you have to choose between Abby/Ethan or Abby/Logan. Her dynamic was so different with both guy but great. I keep going back and forth I can see her with both guys.

Will th..."

Thank you so much for answering my questions! I cannot wait to see the awkward scene whatever it is! I am not surprised that Isaiah would have anger towards Rachel's brother and entire family. I think Isaiah seems to be the first person to love Rachel for just being herself. I do hope that eventually Isaiah can bond some with at least one of Rachel's brothers because he is going to be stuck with them forever (hopefully).

[C.K.]

Were there any deleted scenes from Crash into You between Isaiah and Rachel's Dad during those long talks at the hospital?

[Vicki]

Will you ever be coming to the Central Valley/Northern CA area for an author signing? Kepler's Bookstore is one place that has authors all the time, and I'd love to see you in person!

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

Okay, everyone, today is the last day to ask Katie any questions you may have!

Thank you so much, Katie, for coming to our group and answering so many questions! You were awesome, and I really enjoyed reading and learning about you and more about your books!

[Katie]

Gabby wrote: "yes!! :D I' in!! (:

What's your writing process?
How did you conceive your characters?"

Hi Gabby,

What's your writing process?

My writing process varies from book to book, but basically I'm a plotter. This means that I write out what I believe is going to happen in the book before I start to write. The problem? I've never written a book that has stuck with my plan. :-)

How did you conceive your characters?
I typically free write for a bit until I find a "voice" that I like. I also will "interview" my characters to find out more about them.

[Katie]

Jenny wrote: "If money was no object, what what your perfect day be like if you could plan such a thing?"

Hi Jenny,

I love going to Disney World with my husband and kids. We have an absolutely amazing time together.

[Katie]

C.K. wrote: "Were there any deleted scenes from Crash into You between Isaiah and Rachel's Dad during those long talks at the hospital?"

Hi C.K.,

There are deleted scenes from Crash Into You that I will be releasing soon (so stay tuned), but unfortunately there aren't any scenes between Isaiah and Rachel's father.

[Katie]

Vicki wrote: "Will you ever be coming to the Central Valley/Northern CA area for an author signing? Kepler's Bookstore is one place that has authors all the time, and I'd love to see you in person!"

Hi Vicki,

I don't have any plans at the moment, but I would love to visit someday. :-)

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

Are you planning on attending any book conventions in the next year?

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

Katie wrote: "Jenny wrote: "If money was no object, what what your perfect day be like if you could plan such a thing?"

Hi Jenny,

I love going to Disney World with my husband and kids. We have an absolutely am..."

I'll join you!! Just kidding ;)

[Katie]

Jenny wrote: "Are you planning on attending any book conventions in the next year?"

Hi Jenny,

Right now, I haven't made plans to attend any, but I haven't ruled it out. :-)

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

I'm attending my first book convention EVER in June, UtopYA, and I can't wait!! Someday I hope to get to BEA, but the next few years I have kids graduating high school, so it will have to wait a bit!

[Bonny Bon Bon]

Any chance of a visit/ book signing down under?

[Katie]

Bonny Bon Bon wrote: " Any chance of a visit/ book signing down under? "

Hi Bonny Bon Bon,

I would love to visit Australia someday, but right now I don't have any plans to do so.

[Katie]

Thank you to everyone for your amazing questions! I had fun!

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

Congratulations to Cindy, she WON a signed copy of Dare You To!!

Cindy, I send you a message, check your inbox!

[Vicki]

Congrats Cindy! :)

[Karen’s Library]

WOOT WOOT, Cindy! So excited for you! :-D

[David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;)]

Yay Congrats Cindy!!! Enjoy your prize :) And thanks to Katie for donating a signed book!

[Bonny Bon Bon]

Congrats Cindy :D

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

Katie McGarry's is up for Best YA Fiction on the Goodreads awards!

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