One theme of my debut novel is evident by its title, The Tension of Opposites. My main character, 16-year-old Tessa, struggles with the pull of opposites in many areas of her life as she deals with her best friend's return home after a two-year abduction. In honor of Tessa and the wrap-up of my exciting launch, I thought it might be fun for us ( Read more... )

To wrap up a wonderfully exciting launch week, YA Roundup is hosting a Twitter chat with me tonight (May 29) to discuss my debut novel, The Tension of Opposites.

If you're interested, the chat will be from 8-9 p.m. EST - #tensionchat.

Hope to see you there!

K

The trailer for The Tension of Opposites is now live - Release date May 25, 2010.

I hope you enjoy! (Eek!)

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I've been trying to wait until this version of my cover shows up on some of the official book-selling sites, but since it was posted on Goodreads yesterday, I figure it's time to share. *squee ( Read more... )

It’s officially been an official week. Which means that not much writing has been accomplished (except for last night when I skipped the Superbowl and pounded out 10 pages of my WIP). But that’s okay, right? At least that’s what I’m telling myself. I’ve wrapped up a major project, and I’m feeling some pressure lift from my shoulders. Who knew this ( Read more... )

What an unbelievable experience it is to hold my ARC in my hands! To flip through the book and see my words filling each page, to see my name on the cover! I'm at a loss right now and simply want to post a picture of my cover. I just received permission. This is not the final version, but it's close. Thanks to everyone at Egmont!


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Name: Kristina McBride

'10 Book Title: THE TENSION OF OPPOSITES

Publisher: Egmont USA

Favorite Bit of Writing Advice: "Write what you know." Cliché, right? But several years ago in a writing seminar, my teacher said this and it really hit me. I’d been writing suspense and horror because I love to get sucked into those kinds of stories. But, having ( Read more... )