Hummingbird House Book Tour
Author Bio:
Kenzie Cade was born and raised in the South where she spends her days in the sometimes stressful field of private medicine observing interesting people and committing them to memory for later use. When she isn’t reading, experimenting with recipes, or being distracted by social media, Kenzie spends time with her family, friends, and the Pomeranian/long-haired Chihuahua mix who likes to keep her company while she writes. As a young girl, Kenzie dreamed of princesses and their white knights. As an adult (or sort of adult), she dreams of princes and their proverbial white knights, which she attributes to fellow Arkansan S.E. Hinton and her novel, The Outsiders. Writing to keep the fictional voices at bay, Kenzie enjoys the journeys her characters travel to find their happy endings, and she loves the challenge of writing a great love story.
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Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Cover Artist: Catt Ford
Blurb(s):
To honor his grandmother’s final request, Trenton Appleton drops everything to visit the family’s ancestral home: Hummingbird House, where he experienced his first kiss and first heartbreak with Callum Eason.
Eight years ago, confused by his attraction to Trent, Callum reacted badly. But with help he never expected, Callum found himself and learned to accept who he was.
Now Trent is back at Hummingbird House, and Callum has his opportunity to salvage their friendship, at least. But Trent is less receptive than he was all those years ago. Still, Callum is determined to show Trent he has changed and keep his promise to Trent’s grandmother. When past mistakes repeat themselves, Callum must break the cycle before his last chance with Trent passes him by.
Categories: Contemporary, Fiction, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Holiday, Christmas, Romance
Excerpt:
For a house that had stood empty for the past eight years, it was surprisingly… clean… and warm and bright. The lights were on in the living room to my left, but the clanging of pots and pans in the kitchen through the archway to my right drew my attention. Setting my suitcase and urn down quietly in the entryway, I pulled out an umbrella from the holder by the door. With every bit of stealth I possessed—which is not much—I crept into the kitchen, umbrella raised over my head. My heart raced and my breath sped up, until I crossed into the kitchen to find Callum at the sink.
My umbrella clanked to the wooden floor, and then I slumped over, hands to knees. Callum turned around eyes widened in surprise with an understanding smirk gracing his full lips. I wanted to hate those lips.
“What the fuck are you doing here?” I panted, looking up at Callum as I stumbled over to the nearest kitchen chair and plopped myself into it.
Callum shrugged. “I’ve been taking care of the place for Astrid for the past few years.”
I hadn’t known that. Had I known that? Had Astrid ever mentioned it? No. She certainly hadn’t. Though I’d never admit it aloud, I hung on every word she shared regarding Callum. And trust me, they were few and far between, as if she had known what had happened between us.
She probably had.
Callum had kept up Hummingbird House. The pain in my chest twisted just a little more than usual. I refused to think of it as a betrayal, certain Astrid had her reasons for not telling me. But I just couldn’t imagine what they were.
“That doesn’t explain why you’re here now.”
Pages: 51 pages Words: 18,000
Interview
1 – Your title is unique. Where did you come up with it?Once I finally–finally–settled on England as my setting for Trent’s story, I did a lot of research into the culture of the British countryside and the lifestyle there. First let me tell you, Great Britain’s countryside is nothing like here in the United States. Where ours is beautiful, there is something grounded and longstanding about English living that is so attractive. One of the first things I learned, and sort of knew already, was that a lot of English homes have names. There’s a rich history behind the names and how it all began. It’s all quite interesting. I’m a geek that way though. I won’t bore you with the facts. Anyway, that’s where I came by Hummingbird House. I wanted something very British and even a bit common to be recognizable. The house is the center of Trent’s history, the entire reason he is in Shere and has avoided Shere for the past eight years. So what better title than the secret star of the show?2 – Is this a standalone, or do you think you might revisit these characters again at some point?Hmm… I haven’t really decided yet. I think Trent and Callum have more of a story to tell, but it will be a bit. I’d love to revisit them though. I definitely think they have some issues to work out, the biggest being where is Trent going from here?3 – What’s your favorite part about holiday stories?I love the warmth. Holiday stories always carry that heartwarming, feel good, happy sigh moment. Not to forget the romance, everybody falls in love around the holidays, right? Well, if you read romance, they do. And they do it spectacularly. There’s a special sweetness to holiday stories, like they’re infused with chocolate, cinnamon, and maybe a hint of peppermint. They’re addicting.4 – What kind of stories make you cry?All kinds. I’m not picky and I can get a tad bit emotional. I’ve been known to break down when it comes to animals, babies, children, happy scenes, sad scenes, silly scenes. I’m an equal opportunity crier. If you want to know what book I’ve cried hardest reading? That’s an easy answer. Second Chances by T.A. Webb. I still can’t listen to “Fix You” without ugly sobbing5 – How many tissues would you say you need for this story?Oh gosh. Can I be honest? I cried big girl tears while writing it, but I didn’t expect it to effect other people the way it effected me. My experience with the book was more on a personal level so when the BFF gave me a play by play of the number of times he’d cried and for how long, I was surprised at first. So… as for Kleenex… maybe grab a box? I guess it depends on how big of a crier you are.
Tour Dates/Tour Stops:
8-Dec
9-Dec
10-Dec
11-Dec
12-Dec
Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words
Sales Links:
http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5839
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