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Guest Post with Therese Fowler, author of Exposure & Giveaway

May 18, 2011 by Darlene


Let’s welcome Therese Fowler, author of Exposure, to Peeking Between the Pages today. Therese has become a favorite author of mine so I’m really excited to have her here as a guest blogger. I reviewed Exposure yesterday (my review) and I can honestly say it is one of the most powerful and emotional books I’ve read in a while. It deals with the very big problem of teen ‘sexting’ and just what can happen when things get really out of hand. It is an excellent novel and I’m so glad I had the chance to read it! Let’s sit back and see what Therese Fowler’s thoughts are on her novel Exposure…

In an early review of Exposure, the reviewer said I’d done a brave thing in writing a story that was inspired by my own son’s arrest for what the media have dubbed a sexting crime. That word, brave, took me by surprise. Writing the novel had been necessary. It had been frightening. I didn’t—and still don’t—feel I’d done anything brave.

I’d been working on a different book when my son, who had just turned nineteen, told me a warrant for his arrest was being issued. That book was under contract, so although life became very complicated very quickly, I felt bound to keep working and meet my deadline—but I struggled with it; the story just wasn’t doing what I wanted it to do.

A few months after my son’s arrest, months in which his lawyer had urged us to stay silent about what was going on, the idea for Exposure came to me. I’m certain it grew from my horror and frustration with what was going on, and the effects events had on my son and on our family. I asked my son what he thought about my writing a novel inspired by the situation, and he was fully supportive. I wouldn’t have done it otherwise.

In some ways, the writing came easily because the scenario was so familiar and so close. In other ways it was hard, because even though Exposure is entirely fictional—the story inside the book is not my son’s, nor mine—I knew I was putting my son and myself in a position where we would be judged. All the while, though, I was telling myself, Think of what books can do.

I grew up being influenced by novels, and I fully believe in the power of story. Whether invented or true, stories have been the vehicles of lessons and warnings and inspiration for as long as humans have had the means to tell them.

So to craft a novel that might prevent even one person, one family, from having to face a similar or worse crisis was not, to me, a brave act. It was an opportunity to tell a story that reminds us all, “To err is human”–which is especially true when deep emotions are involved. I felt obligated to set aside the other book and write this one, to give you Anthony and Amelia and Harlan and Kim, all well-meaning people whose actions and choices add up to a cautionary tale that I hope will give you, at the very least, many hours of good reading.

Everyone in Exposure makes mistakes—as we all have done at times, and no doubt will do again. It’s what happens afterwards that makes all the difference.
__________

Thank you so much for being here today Therese. I have to say that I agree with that reviewer. I too think you were very brave for sharing such a personal thing with readers everywhere. I very much look forward to your next novel!
__________

About the Book

In EXPOSURE, Therese Fowler has written her most gripping novel to date—a ripped-from-the-headlines story of intense young love and a nightmarish legal maelstrom that threatens to destroy two families.

Amelia Wilkes’ strict father does not allow her to date, but that doesn’t stop the talented, winsome high school senior from carrying on a secret romance with her classmate, Anthony Winter. Desperately in love, the two envision a life together and plan to tell Amelia’s parents when she turns eighteen and is legally an adult. Anthony’s mother, Kim Winter, who teaches at their school, knows—and keeps—their secret. But the couple’s passion is exposed sooner than planned: Amelia’s father, Harlan, is shocked and infuriated to find naked pictures of Anthony on his daughter’s computer. Just hours later, Anthony is arrested.

Despite Amelia’s frantic protests, Harlan uses his wealth and influence with local law enforcement and the media to label Anthony a deviant who preyed on his innocent daughter. Spearheaded by a zealous prosecutor anxious to turn the case into a public crusade against “sexting,” the investigation soon takes an even more disturbing and destructive turn.

As events spiral wildly out of control and the scandalous story makes national news, Amelia and Anthony risk everything in a bold and dangerous plan to clear their names and end the madness once and for all.

A captivating page-turner, Therese Fowler’s EXPOSURE is also a deftly crafted, provocative, and timely novel that serves as a haunting allegory of the consequences of love in the modern age.

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About the Author


Therese Fowler is the author of Souvenir and Reunion. She has worked in the U.S. Civil Service, managed a clothing store, lived in the Philippines, had children, sold real estate, earned a B.A. in sociology, sold used cars, returned to school for her M.F.A. in creative writing, and taught college undergrads about literature and fiction writing—roughly in that order. With books published in nine languages and sold worldwide, Fowler writes full-time from her home in Wake Forest, North Carolina, which she shares with her husband, four amiable cats, and four nearly grown-up sons. Her latest book is Exposure: A Novel. You can visit Therese Fowler’s website at www.theresefowler.com.

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GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have one copy of Exposure by Therese Fowler to share with my readers. To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment with an email address to contact you in the event that you win.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog. If you already do, thanks, and please let me know in your comment so I can pass the extra entry on to you.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway to spread the word.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on Saturday, June 11/11. Good luck everyone!

© 2010, Darlene of Peeking Between the Pages. All Rights Reserved. If you’re reading this on a site other than Peeking Between the Pages or Darlene’s Feed, be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.

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  1. Beth(bookaholicmom) says

    May 18, 2011 at 11:43 am

    I would love to read this Dar. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy. Such an important topic.

    bthgordon(at)yahoo(dot)com

    I am also a google follower

  2. Kay says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    You don't need to enter me as I have this one on my Kindle, but I enjoyed Therese's guest post. I have been glad I will say that my daughter was a teen before texting became such a big deal and before some of the other issues that have arisen out of the constant use of cell phones, etc. Glad this brought her some measure of peace in sharing an important story.

  3. Zibilee says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    I had no idea that her son had gone through something similar, and that makes me want to read the book even more! Fantastic guest post Dar! Also, please include me in your giveaway!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

  4. Bethie says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway. I have a teenage son and I tell him all the time about the dangers of this kind of stuff. He is always video chatting and I have always made him stay in a family area to do this. But now with Facetime on the ipod touch, he can go all over the house.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  5. Bethie says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    I follow on GFC

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  6. Cheryl says

    May 18, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    I'm with Kay, thankfully my son was a teen before this became such a big deal.

    Thanks for hosting Therese again today. I'm glad you enjoyed her book. All the bloggers on her tour so far have only had great things to say about it.

    Good luck to all who enter the giveaway.

    Cheryl
    http://www.pumpupyourbook.com

  7. bermudaonion says

    May 18, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    I met Therese last week and she is every bit as sincere and interesting as she comes across in this post. No need to enter me.

  8. Karen B says

    May 18, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    Great post! I have 4 teen grandchildren so this is very timely.

    + entry – GFC follower

    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  9. Amy says

    May 18, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    In my comment to your review, I mentioned a great interview with Theresa Fowler I'd read and here's one on your blog! She's a brave, inspiring woman and I think it's great that she wrote this book about such an important and timely issue.
    Thank you for hosting a giveaway of Exposure!

    Aimala127(at)gmail(dot)com

  10. Amy says

    May 18, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    I'm a GFC follower of your blog

    Aimala127(at)gmail(dot)com

  11. Erika says

    May 18, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    I want to read this book!
    I am a follower!

    erikadlugoATyahooDOTcom

  12. Carol N Wong says

    May 18, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    I would love to win this book on such an emotional charged subject.

    I am long time GFC follower.

    My Twitter name is Carolee888 and I tweeted:

    https://peekingbetweenthepages.com/2011/05/guest-post-with-therese-fowler-author.html Giveaway of 'Exposure'

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  13. Colleen Turner says

    May 18, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    This sounds just wonderful! I can't wait to read it!
    candc320@gmail.com

  14. Colleen Turner says

    May 18, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    I am a GFC follower (Colleen Turner).
    candc320@gmail.com

  15. rhonda says

    May 18, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    I`m a subscriber .Lomazowr@gmail.com.Thanks for the chance.

  16. Meg says

    May 18, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    Sounds like a very compelling read — and that situation would certainly be a nightmare… wow. Please count me in!

    writing.meg [at] gmail.com

  17. Linda Kish says

    May 18, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    This sounds wonderful.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  18. Linda Kish says

    May 18, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  19. ann says

    May 18, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    Enter me in the contest to win the book. Your are very brave to have written this book. Maybe we all can learn from it .

    amhengstATverizonDOTnet

  20. Ann says

    May 18, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    I'm in…I'm a follower as well (GFC and email)

  21. Blodeuedd says

    May 18, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    Great post 🙂
    the review did make me a think a lot about this

  22. Tiffany Drew says

    May 18, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    This book looks so good, definitely a page turner. Win or lose I will be reading this, but it sure would be nice to win a copy 🙂 Thank you for the chance!

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

  23. Tiffany Drew says

    May 18, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    I follow via GFC as Tiffany Drew

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

  24. Tiffany Drew says

    May 18, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    I also tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/#!/enterthedrew/status/70949424079183872

    jaidahsmommy(at)comcast(dot)net

  25. mamabunny13 says

    May 18, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    A very important topic.
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  26. mamabunny13 says

    May 18, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    Old follower of your blog
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  27. mamabunny13 says

    May 18, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    tweet http://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/70970246797852672
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  28. Sahara Diana Quinn says

    May 18, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    This looks like a good read that deals with current-day issues. Please add me to the drawing. I'll be looking forward to winning with anticipation. 😉 Thank you!

    Sahara5150@hotmail.com

  29. Brenda says

    May 19, 2011 at 12:01 am

    Please enter me! I'm a subscriber and a follower by gfc. I posted this to my blog:
    http://dancealertreads.blogspot.com/2011/05/peeking-between-pages-giveaway-of.html

    dancealert at aol dot com

  30. AmandaSue says

    May 19, 2011 at 3:22 am

    unforgetable_dreamer_always (at) hotmail (dot) com

  31. AmandaSue says

    May 19, 2011 at 3:22 am

    I'm a follower thanks.

    unforgetable_dreamer_always (at) hotmail (dot) com

  32. Judy H says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:35 am

    Thank you for the giveway.

    headlessfowl at gmail dot com

  33. Judy H says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:40 am

    I'm already following your blog on GFC @headlessfowl.

    headlessfowl at gmail dot com

  34. Holly (2 Kids and Tired) says

    May 19, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    I'd love to win this!

    je2kids(at)gmail(dot)com

  35. Holly (2 Kids and Tired) says

    May 19, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    I follow!

    je2kids(at)gmail(dot)com

  36. a real librarian says

    May 21, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    I would love to read this one! Thanks for the chance to win! I also follow!

    areallibrarian[at]gmail[dot]com

  37. Suko says

    May 23, 2011 at 3:47 am

    Wonderful guest post and giveaway.

    Darlene, I am a follower of your blog.

    I have posted this in my blog's sidebar.

    Thanks for hosting this!

    suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

  38. lag123 says

    May 31, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    I had not heard of this book prior to your post but I definitely want to read it!

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  39. lag123 says

    May 31, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    I am a GFC follower.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  40. lag123 says

    May 31, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Tweeted: http://mobile.twitter.com/lag32583/status/75642860430561281

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  41. Tamye says

    June 2, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    I've seen alot mentioned about this book on various blogs and websites. I'd love to win a copy. I just started following your blog today.
    Please enter my name into the giveaway. Thanks.

    tamyemachina@primus.ca

  42. LRAtRandom says

    June 2, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    I would love to be entered!

    Jen
    Lratrandom@gmail.com

  43. LRAtRandom says

    June 2, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    I'm a new GFC follower

    Jen
    Lratrandom@gmail.com

  44. Carol says

    June 4, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    I'd love to read about a timely topic.

    chipotlecraving(at)gmail(dot)com

  45. Carol says

    June 4, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    GFC follower

    chipotlecraving(at)gmail(dot)com

  46. Hoot says

    June 5, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    I would love to have this book. Thank you for the interview. hootowl1978 at gmail dot com

  47. Hoot says

    June 5, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    I follow via GFC

    hootowl1978 at gmail dot com

  48. Hoot says

    June 5, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    I tweeted.. http://twitter.com/#!/hootowl1978/status/77379786686726146

    hootowl1978 at gmail dot com

  49. Anita Yancey says

    June 5, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    It would be terrible to be caught up in this kind of situation. The book sounds like a great read. Please enter me. Thanks!

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  50. Anita Yancey says

    June 5, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    Old Follower on GFC(Anita Yancey).

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  51. Margaret says

    June 7, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I have a few years yet before my kids are teens and I'm hmmm…not sure I'm looking forward to all the challenges with the internet, cell's etc.. things have changed.

    Margaret
    singitm@hotmail.com

  52. Margaret says

    June 7, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    I'm a follower.

    Margaret
    singitm@hotmail.com

  53. Susan says

    June 8, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    Can't wait to read this one, it's on my list. I am a GFC follower.

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