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Thursday 19 August 2010

Interview With Daniel Kalbi + Giveaway

I would like to welcome the wonderful Daniel Kalbi who took the time off his busy schedule to be with us today....

So, first of all... please tell us a little more about yourself.
My name is Daniel Kalbi, though if I had my choice I wouldn't use that last name at all. It reminds me of my father and all the horrible things I inherited from him. If I could choose any last name, it would Divine. I've always wanted to be part of the Divine family with Grace and Jude. I know they're not as perfect as they pretend to be--I mean, any family that goody goody would just be kind of creepy--and I know they have a lot their own secrets and issues, but I know they really do care about each other.

I love art, almost as much as I love Grace, and I hope to become an industrial designer someday. I am fascinated by designing and creating new things that will change the way people live their lives. It's a lot of work, and an extremely difficult program to get into, but I really want to find a way to use my natural talents to make people's lives better. Oh yeah, and I kind of have supernatural talents too--Grace calls them superpowers--but they come at the cost of having a demon inside of my head all the time. . . and that part I'd rather live without.


Are you into reading books? If so, what is your reading list? Who are some of your favorite authors?
I'm really into reading. I was out of school for the last three years, but I like to think I'm a little bit self taught from all the reading I do. (Plus lessons from my mentor, Gabriel.) I like all kinds of books from biographies, history, religious texts, modernist fiction and poetry, and stuff that's just for fun. HOWL by Allen Ginsberg, and any poetry from Lawrence Ferlinghetti are some of my favorites. There's a certain remorse in Tennessee Williams work that really gets to me. For fun, I like to read stuff like LOST BOYS by Orson Scott Card and, of course, the HUNGER GAMES is just plain awesome.

What is your strangest habit?
I love music. Always wished I played the drums, but my parents wouldn't let me take lessons. I have a habit of tapping out the drumbeat with my fingers on my leg to whatever song is stuck in my head.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? What kind of power would you choose?
I kind of already have a lot of superpowers. I don't really feel like I deserve any of the ones I currently have so I don't know if I should be asking for any more . . . but if I could choose another one, I'd say teleportation. I'd love to be able to grab Grace and pop on over to the Florence for an afternoon at a few art museums, or maybe a quick trip to China for some really good dumplings.

If, you were to fall in love, who would be your ideal mate?
That's easy: Grace. She's smart, stubborn as hell, really talented at art, has this overriding idea that everything in life should be fair--and will fight to set things right if she thinks it needs to happen. And she just genuinely cares about people. If there's anyone in this world who could possibly love me, I think it would be Grace. Oh, and she's gorgeous. But in a real sort of way, not a fake, over-plucked, over-styled, Hollywood sort of way.

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
Coming back to Rose Crest. I ran away because I was afraid--but coming back, was the hardest, scariest thing I've definitely ever done. Especially knowing what could happen now that I'm back.

If you suddenly come to have $1M, what would you do?
I'd buy Bree her dream house and a little 3 Series BMW and a Mustang--because I think she really deserves it. I mean, she created me after all. :)

It has been a true pleasure having you here, Daniel! And thank you for dropping by and being with us today!!

And dear readers, that was Daniel, from The Dark Divine series by Bree Despain...

About The Dark Divine:
A prodigal son

A dangerous love

A deadly secret . . .

I stood back and watched his movements. Daniel had that way about him that could shut me down in an instant. . . . I kicked the gravel a couple of times and worked up my courage again. “Tell me . . . I mean . . . why did you come back? Why now, after all this time?”
Grace Divine, daughter of the local pastor, always knew something terrible happened the night Daniel Kalbi disappeared—the night she found her brother Jude collapsed on the porch, covered in blood. But she has no idea what a truly monstrous secret that night really held. And when Daniel returns three years later, Grace can no longer deny her attraction to him, despite promising Jude she’ll stay away.

As Grace gets closer to Daniel, her actions stir the ancient evil Daniel unleashed that horrific night. Grace must discover the truth behind Jude and Daniel's dark secret . . . and the cure that can save the ones she loves. But she may have to lay down the ultimate sacrifice to do it—her soul.
Source: Info in the About The Dark Divine was taken from the author's wabsite at http://breedespain.com/TDDsynopsis.html on 26/07/2010.

Author Link(s):
http://breedespain.com/
http://twitter.com/breedespain
http://www.breebiesingerdespain.blogspot.com/

Buy Link:
The Dark Divine

GIVEAWAY:
And here is your chance to bag yourself a free copy of the first book of this wonderful series, The Dark Divine! Comment in this post to enter and please leave a way to contact you or come back after Sept 16 to check if you won.

Contest Rules:
  • Open to international readers.
  • Ends on: 15 September 2010
  • Open only to Cherry Mischievous followers (via Google Friend Connect) and/or to CherryD community members.
    • Not yet a follower? Just click the "FOLLOW" button on the sidebar. Easy peasy!
    • You do not have to be a CherryD member if you are already a Cherry Mischievous follower to enter this contest. But being a CherryD member as well, will gain you 5 extra entry credits. Extra entry credits will increase your chances of winning.
  • This contest is open internationally where the amazon online shop is accessible to you and/or where Book Depository ships to.
  • Winner(s) will be picked among the entries who are also followers. Winner(s) have one week to claim prize otherwise prize will become forfeit and/or another winner drawn.
  • Void where prohibited.
  • Questions? Ask! mischivus101-followergiveaway [at] yahoo [dot] com.
  • Please read the blog's Disclaimer as it forms part of the contest rules.
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67 comments:

mariska said...

Oh Cherry, Thank you for making this open internationally !

i haven't had any chance to read this book, please count me in !

Mariska H

Beverly said...

Thanks for hosting - please enter me - I am an old follower! bsharp88@gmail.com

Cass said...

Nice interview! I was like "Who's Daniel Kalbi?", only when I scrolled down did I realise it was a character interview. :P Haha. But very very nice, I hope to get to reading this one sometime in the future!

Thanks for the giveaway!

+5 CherryD member. :)

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buddyt said...

I am an old Follower via GFC.

I haven't read any of the series as yet so I would love to get my hands on the first book.

Thanks very much for opening the giveaway to worldwide entries.
Much appreciated.

Carol T

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Alessandra said...

Please enter me, too! I'm a follower through GFC.

Alessandra
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Laarni Lopez said...

I'm a follower via GFC.. I sure hope to win.. This would be a sweet birrthday treat.. ;)

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Kulsuma said...

Awesome! I'd love to win this.

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GFC follower.

Stacey Smith said...

Sound great! i would love to have a chance on winning this book.
I'm a follower via GFC
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Fi-chan said...

count me in! :D
I'm a follower
and thank you for this giveaway. the interview is kinda funny :D

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Unknown said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I've been really wanting this book. I'm a GFC follower and I'm also a Cherry D member (+5).

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EVA SB said...

I so want to read this book. Thans for making this international!

Of course I'm a follower! :0)

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Rex Robot Reviews said...

Count me in! Thank you!! I'm following, of course :)

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Blodeuedd said...

I have heard good things about this book, and the cover is haunting. I am in, and a follower
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Tales of Whimsy said...

I own this one so don't enter me but I had to say: ROCKING interview. I <3 Daniel!

Tales of Whimsy said...

I added this to my Google Buzz :)

debbie said...

I am a gfc follower. I would love to read this book.
debbie
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Sena said...

I'm a follower and I wanna win this! Thanks!

tetewa said...

I just became a follower and would like to be included! tWarner419@aol.com

Sweet Vernal Zephyr said...

Please enter me in this contest! I've been liking what I've heard about this book :D

Leslie said...

I really enjoyed this book and would love to own a copy!
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P.S. I'm a follower.

Unknown said...

I am a follower and would love to be entered to win. I have the polish but NO book, LOL.

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Margay Leah Justice said...

This book is very high on my wishlist, even more so now that I read this post! Please enter me in the contest, I am a follower via Google Friends.

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JenM said...

I'm very interested to read this. I'm a follower. Please enter me.

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Giada M. said...

Great interview and thank you for making this great contest international! This book sounds so intriguing! Thank you for this chance! :D

Giada M.

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Giada M. said...

Forgot to mention I'm an old follower and email subscriber. :)

Unknown said...

I am a follower and email subscriber. I really want to read this book. It sounds very good. Tore923@aol.com

Pokadots1121 said...

I'm a follower.
This is a great giveaway.
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Thanks!

Joanna said...

I'm a follower and would love to be a part of this giveaway! Thanks!

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Ashley said...

I'm a follower. This sounds great!

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felinewyvern said...

I'm a follower (a very old one LOL) and I would love to win this book. It sounds like a great read.

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Liz @ Cleverly Inked said...

Fantastic interview.. HEHE!

Sugar and Snark said...

Great Interview!!

Thanks so much for this giveaway!! I would really like to be entered please :)

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Elise said...

I'm a GFC follower(Elise). Thanks for the giveaway.
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Nova said...

Cool interview ^.^

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(I'm a follower)

Joan said...

I've been wanting to read The Dark Divine for so long and that was a great interview!!

Thanks for making it international x)

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The Lovely Reader said...

Oh, I loved this book. What a fun interview, interviewing the character rather than the author. Very fun! Great contest, thanks for hosting.

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Sylvia said...

I can't wait to read the dark divine! I hope I win!
Thanks!!

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Mandy said...

Please enter me, I follow (:
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Llehn said...

I'd love to play please :D

Old follower.

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k_sunshine1977 said...

i'm a follower through google connect....thank you for the contest! :)

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Carrie at In the Hammock Blog said...

oooh, awesome contest!! thank you! i'm a follower via gfc :)

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Kai said...

I am a follower via GFC as well!

I joined CherryD as a member but still waiting for approval so... +5?

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Pink Panther said...

Lovely contest! Thanks! I am a follower and you can reach me at luvpinkpanther@gmail.com

Jennifer said...

Hi, Sounds like a great book. New follower.

BookNoise(at)gmail(dot)com

Thanks for the contest.

Jennifer

Misha said...

Thanks for the contest! Follower via GFC. Amazon ships to my country.
+5 Cherry D Member

Misha
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hendy said...

Thanks for the giveaway, I am a GFC follower.
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Anonymous said...

I am a new GFC follower thanks so much!


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Alexa said...

Great giveaway I would love to have this book.

I'm a follower
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Rachel said...

This book sounds so good and I'm looking forward to reading it! I'm a happy follower.

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ATeenAtHeart said...

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Elegance said...
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doreen lamoureux said...

Thanks. What an awesome read, this will be.

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I follow....dor

Connie Black said...

Looks like a great read...please count me in!

+5 GFC follower!

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tabbylewis said...

Thanks for giveaway! :)
+5 old GFC follower
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Anonymous said...

I love this book so much :)

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Sarah said...

I'd love to win this! I'm a follower. Thank you for the giveaway!

Sarah
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Caitrin said...

I totally want to read this book!

Caitrin
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Ana Norte said...

Loved the giveaway!
I want, please!!

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MannaB said...

Thanks for the contest!

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VickyTinky said...

Awesome giveaway!!!

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Seesen said...

Thanks for making it international! *crossing my fingers* seesen9 (at) gmail (dot) com

Breanne said...

I would LOVE to read this!!
I follow

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donnas said...

Sounds great. I really want to read this one. Thanks for the chance. I am a follower.

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Unknown said...

I have heard amazing things about this book, but can you believe it that I haven't read it yet? I know! *blushes* So please enter me, would love to finally get to know more about Daniel ;-)

Of course I'm an old follower of Cherry Mischievious!

Thanks for the great giveaway and the fun interview !

stella.exlibris (at) gmail (dot) com

Melissa said...

This books looks great - please count me in the contest. I'm a new follower.

melissa [at] yabookshelf [dot] com

AmburHostyn said...

haha loved the interview :) and the book looks fantastic! Thanks for giving us the chance to win it! :D

I'm already a follower :)

Ambur (ambiepie_6@hotmail.com)

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