Welcome to the MAX-imum Exposure Tour for the 13 to Life Series!
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(I met Shannon at Textnovel.com in 2009. She’s a super gal, and is very supportive of other writers, both aspiring and published. Both her novel and her approach to promoting her novels are the perfect example of thinking outside the box. I highly reccommend getting to know Shannon and her wonderful characters.)
Each site throughout the tour will have swag and an individualized interview with either Pietr, Max or both! Shannon has also included an audio download for each interview so you can hear the Rusakova boys! (Due to technical difficulties – on my end – the audio download isn’t functional right now.)
And here’s today’s interview!
Candi:
Hello, Max.
Max:
Privyet.
Candi:
We all sighed (well I know I did) whenever you flirted in 13 to Life. Is there a love interest we should know about, or are we all in for another novel with you as the bachelor?
Max:
I do not know if I’m ready for love… I like to keep my options open. But, from what I understand, love is not an easily scheduled event.
Candi:
13 to Life ended on an amazing set-up of unexpected events. Feelings and beliefs were betrayed and we all learned a significant reality about your mother. (I’m trying to be careful with the spoilers for those who haven’t read 13 to Life yet and should – soon!) Can you tell us how you feel about what’s ahead?
Max:
We are in for more trouble, that is certain. I am concerned about my family’s future. To have discovered a traitor in our midst and danger closing in on all sides… These are dangerous times for my family.
Candi:
How are Pietr and Jess and have you managed to ‘teach’ your brother a little more about flirting or talking with her? (That was one of my fav parts of 13 to Life) He’s so reserved and you’re the opposite, it almost seems to drive you crazy. 
What would you change about him if you could?
Max:
Pietr and Jess are as messed up as ever. This Sarah situation… How crazy is that, da? Pietr is trainable, but I do not think he puts much stock in my methods. I do not know if I would change anything about my little brother, really…Da, he is difficult. Da, he is annoying. But if i changed him to improve him–you know, make him more like me… Well, I do not think the world is ready for more than one of me. I am quite a lot to handle.
Candi:
Okay, I have to know, and please understand, I torture all my guests this way, so you’re receiving equal treatment. What’s one ultra-embarrassing moment you’ve had?
Max:
My first kiss. Let’s not get into the details, shall we?
Candi:
Interesting… Okay–just because you asked…and thanks for being such a good sport, by the way. Here’s a fun list I know all Shannon’s readers would love to have you answer. We want to know about your Favorites:
Candi:
favorite Sport?
Max:
American football. Being able to properly tackle someone has many useful applications.
Candi:
color?
Max:
red–the color of passion
Candi:
Favorite food:
Max:
a nice rare steak
Candi:
Favorite book?
Max:
The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss–a classic about the Arms Race. And it rhymes.
Candi:
Your favorite movie?
Max:
The Bourne Identity
Candi:
celebrity?
Max:
I do not have time to give much thought to things like celebrities and Hollywood. My attention is split enough between survival and girls.
Candi:
And last but not least – swimming and fishing in a country lake with a few friends or a night out on the town under the city lights?
Max:
Why not skinny-dipping with one girl in particular?
Candi:
Thank you so much for this enlightening chat, Max.
Max:
As always, it is my pleasure.
Shannon Delany is the winner of the first-ever cell phone novel contest in the western world and the author of the 13 to Life series through St. Martin’s Press. 13 to Life is already available and Secrets and Shadows hits stores 2/15/11 with Bargains and Betrayals landing on shelves 8/16/11 (already available for pre-order!)and two more as of yet unnamed novels coming out in 2012.
For more about Shannon, visit her author website: www.ShannonDelany.com or her series website: www.13toLifeseries.com You can also find Shannon on Facebook and on Twitter at http://Twitter.com/Shannon_Delany
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