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Guest Post with Karin Slaughter, author of Fallen & Giveaway

July 7, 2011 by Darlene


Hey everyone, let’s welcome Karin Slaughter, author of Fallen, which released June 21/11, to Peeking Between the Pages today. Unfortunately I haven’t had a chance to read this thriller but can’t wait to. I’ve heard really good things about Karin’s books. We’ve had a mail strike in Canada up until last week so I haven’t been getting any mail! Not good for a book blogger! Thankfully it’s over now and it’s just a matter of the post office catching up. Anyhow, let’s sit back and relax with a cup of coffee and see what Karin likes to do in her free time…

I wish I could tell y’all that I do interesting things in my free time. Unfortunately, my life as an author at home is pretty boring. I stare at my computer screen for hours on end. I play feather toys with my cats. I go to the grocery store. I go to the gym. The fact that I do most of this in my pajamas is probably the only thing that sets me apart from a non-author.

It’s when I’m touring that I get to do the really fun things. I decided six years ago that I wasn’t going to do my usual hermit-like existence that I’d taken on during tours, where I spent all my free time in my hotel room reading, napping, or crying softly into my pillow. Maybe I was channeling my high school years, but I decided that every time someone asked me to do something, I’d say yes.

So, this is how I found myself swimming with sharks in Melbourne and trudging through a swamp in Singapore. It’s also how I found myself jumping naked into the Baltic after sweating myself nearly to death in a Finnish sauna. I have never thought of myself as an adventurous person, but I think doing these things has made my home life a tad more interesting.

I’ve had the great pleasure of spending time with agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. I suppose this is called research, but standing on the GBI firing range and shooting off a rifle is pretty freaking amazing. Same with a shotgun (which has as much kick as you’d think) and a Glock (which feels kind of dangerous just sitting in your hand.) I’ve also toured the labs, the offices and the morgue. I’ve talked to people whose job it is to not only find the bad guys, but build a solid court case against them. I think that’s the most shocking part of all. When you watch CSI and all the other shows, it seems fairly easy to nab a bad guy. In real life, it’s hardly ever straight-forward. I guess that’s why I love reading—and writing—crime fiction so much. The bad guys always get caught. The good guys get to do their jobs. And the authors get to write about them, all the while comfortably attired in their pajamas.
________

Karin, thank you so much for that great guest post! Wow, your free time is much, much more exciting than mine! I’m not sure about the sharks and the swamp, but I’d love to tour the GBI! Again, thanks so much and I can’t wait to read your book!
__________

About the Book (from Karin’s website)

There’s no police training stronger than a cop’s instinct. Faith Mitchell’s mother isn’t answering her phone. Her front door is open. There’s a bloodstain above the knob. Her infant daughter is hidden in a shed behind the house. All that the Georgia Bureau of Investigations taught Faith Mitchell goes out the window when she charges into her mother’s house, gun drawn. She sees a man dead in the laundry room. She sees a hostage situation in the bedroom. What she doesn’t see is her mother. . . .

“You know what we’re here for. Hand it over, and we’ll let her go.”

When the hostage situation turns deadly, Faith is left with too many questions, not enough answers. To find her mother, she’ll need the help of her partner, Will Trent, and they’ll both need the help of trauma doctor Sara Linton. But Faith isn’t just a cop anymore — she’s a witness. She’s also a suspect.

The thin blue line hides police corruption, bribery, even murder. Faith will have to go up against the people she respects the most in order to find her mother and bring the truth to light — or bury it forever.

Karin Slaughter’s most exhilarating novel yet is a thrilling journey through the heart and soul, where the personal and the criminal collide, and conflicted loyalties threaten to destroy reputations and ruin lives.

Great for book clubs – check out the Reading Guide
Buy Fallen at Amazon.com or Amazon.ca

About the Author (from Karin’s website)


Karin Slaughter is the #1 internationally bestselling author of several novels, including the Grant County series. A long-time resident of Atlanta, she splits her time between the kitchen and the living room.

Karin’s website
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GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have 2 copies of Fallen by Karin Slaughter to share with my readers. To enter…

  • For 1 entry, leave me a comment with an email address to contact you if you’re the winner.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog. If you already do, thank you, and please let me know in your comment so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway and spread the word!

This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winners on Saturday, July 30/11. 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. Marjorie says

    July 7, 2011 at 11:45 am

    I love a good mystery and would love to win and read this one.

    cenya2 at hotmail dot com

  2. Marjorie says

    July 7, 2011 at 11:46 am

    I follow by google reader as cenya2.

    cenya2 at hotmail dot com

  3. Marjorie says

    July 7, 2011 at 11:46 am

    I follow by google reader as cenya2.
    #2

    cenya2 at hotmail dot com

  4. Nise' (Under the Boardwalk) says

    July 7, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    Swimming with sharks might be fun….and scary!!! I have yet to read one of Karin's books, my daughter is a huge fan.

    nisethusfarATyahooDOTcom

    I am a follower.

  5. bermudaonion says

    July 7, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Wow, I want to go on tour with her! I keep reading good things about her work and would love to be entered. I subscribe in Google Reader. kathy(at)bermudaonion.net

  6. PoCoKat says

    July 7, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity!!!

    littleone AT shaw DOt ca

  7. PoCoKat says

    July 7, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    GFC follower

    littleone AT shaw DoT ca

  8. Zibilee says

    July 7, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    It sounds like she has had some pretty amazing and rare moments out on tour that I would have loved to have had! I have been reading a lot of great things about this book, and am eager to give it a try, so please do enter me in your giveaway, Dar! Thanks for sharing this guest post with us as well!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

  9. Serena says

    July 7, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    I'd like to be entered for this one; I've wanted to visit Singapore since I did a report on it in Geography class in high school. LOL And yes, I still have not gone.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    savvyverseandwit at gmail

    I follow the blog and I'm posting it on the sidebar on my blog.

  10. Anonymous says

    July 7, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Excellent reviews are everywhere – sounds like a must read to me!
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  11. Anonymous says

    July 7, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    GFC follower as Karen B – but I still can't sign in on your site!
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  12. ann says

    July 7, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Oh sounds so interesting. Enter me to win please

    amhengstATverizonDOTnet

  13. ann says

    July 7, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    I subscribe and follow by email

    amhengstATverizonDOTnet

  14. ann says

    July 7, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    I subscribe by email to your blog

    amhengstATverizonDOTnet

  15. Anonymous says

    July 7, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    I think Ms. Slaughter soynds very adventurous! I don't think you sound boring at all. Swimming with the sharks???!!??

    I follow on GFC under Bethie.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  16. chey says

    July 7, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    This book sounds like one I'd like to read!
    chey127 at hotmail dot com

  17. mamabunny13 says

    July 7, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    I've been looking for a good mystery to read.
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  18. mamabunny13 says

    July 7, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    I follow you via gfc as mamabunny13
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  19. Maureen says

    July 7, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    It looks like I story I would like.
    mce1011 AT aol DOT com

  20. Maureen says

    July 7, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    I follow on GFC
    mce1011 AT aol DOT com

  21. Na says

    July 7, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    FALLEN sounds like a great mystery thriller. I like this genre because it is so involved and definitely keeps me on my toes.

    GFC follower.
    Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

  22. Linda Kish says

    July 7, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    This sounds like a terrific story. I'd love a chance to read it.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  23. Linda Kish says

    July 7, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  24. dancealert says

    July 7, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    I am a gfc follower and a subscriber. I posted this to my blog: http://dancealertreads.blogspot.com/2011/07/peeking-between-pages-review-and.html

    dancealert at aol dot com

  25. pmernick says

    July 7, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    This sounds like a great mystery! I'd love to win…
    PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com

  26. pmernick says

    July 7, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    I follow your blog via GFC as pmnsl95
    PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com

  27. pmernick says

    July 7, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    Tweet
    http://twitter.com/#!/pmernick1/status/89069785672990720
    PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com

  28. Raquel Byrnes says

    July 7, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Sounds like a riveting read! I am already a follower. My email is raquel[dot]byrnes[at]gmail[dot]com

    I will tweet about this [@]raquelbyrnes
    Edge of Your Seat Romance

  29. Staci says

    July 8, 2011 at 1:45 am

    Karin freakin' rocks and I love her so much! She sounds like a cool person to hang out with. I love the idea of not saying no when she's out on tour. Dar…you MUST read this series it is flat-out awesome!! Sign me up!!

    stacijoreads@gmail.com

  30. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2011 at 2:03 am

    I follow your blog and follow on Twitter. Going now to retreet this!
    Also love a good mystery!!
    Tami
    tbartshe@hotmail.com

  31. Martha Lawson says

    July 8, 2011 at 3:02 am

    I'd love to be entered to win this book. It sounds really good.

    old follower on gfc

    mlawson17 at hotmail dot com

  32. Diana Quinn says

    July 8, 2011 at 4:46 am

    As an avid reader of crime drama and mysteries this is right up my alley. I'd love this for a summer read.

    Diana Quinn
    sahara5150@hotmail.com

    I also follow the blog. Thank you!

  33. Carol N Wong says

    July 8, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    I love to read mysteries and I have heard a lot about how great this one is. Please enter me in this giveaway.

    I am a GFC follower of your blog.

    My Twitter name is Carolee88 and I tweeted:

    http://t.co/Z5lVLykGiveaway for 'Fallen"

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  34. LRAtRandom says

    July 9, 2011 at 12:53 am

    I would love to be entered!

    I'm a GFC follower: LRAtRandom

    Jen
    lratrandom@gmail.com

  35. shanaelyse says

    July 9, 2011 at 3:59 am

    This book is right up my alley! I'd love to win!
    I'm a GFC follower: shanaelyse

    Thanks!

    Shana S
    shanaelyse@gmail.com

  36. Michele says

    July 10, 2011 at 3:21 am

    I love Karin Slaughter's books – Will Trent is one of my favorite characters
    rlawrence110 at yahoo dot com

  37. Michele says

    July 10, 2011 at 3:22 am

    I already follow your blog on GFC: Michele
    rlawrence110 at yahoo dot com

  38. Michele says

    July 10, 2011 at 3:33 am

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/rlawrence110/status/89899913411956737
    rlawrence110 at yahoo dot com

  39. Susan says

    July 10, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    I love Karin's books! This one sounds awesome! Thanks for the giveaway. I am a GFC follower.

    suzebomb(at)gmail.com

  40. bookworm says

    July 11, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    Great guest post by Karin Slaughter! I'm a fan of hers since reading Undone.

  41. Anonymous says

    July 12, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    Wonderful giveaway. Many thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

  42. Shannon says

    July 12, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    I love these kind of books and would like to win a copy of this book! I do follow your blog.
    cool_beans2000 at hotmail.com

  43. faefever25 says

    July 13, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    !! i Love a good mystery.
    I am GFC follower and email subscriber
    tweeted here:
    http://twitter.com/#!/Parakiss25

    faefever25 at hotmail dot com

  44. Anonymous says

    July 15, 2011 at 12:47 am

    Thanks for the giveaway. Looks good!
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

  45. Anonymous says

    July 15, 2011 at 12:48 am

    follower via GFC
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

  46. Joni says

    July 15, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    I'm a GFC follower. Please enter me in the giveaway…I would love to read this book. Thanks.

  47. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    I love to read mystery's.
    RJB
    loki304(at)tds(dot)net

  48. Lissyta says

    July 18, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    Enter me please

    Lissette_125(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

  49. Lissyta says

    July 18, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    GFC follower: liss125

    lissette_125(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

  50. Lissyta says

    July 18, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Twitted: http://twitter.com/#!/LzzMrtnz/status/93007190901792768

    Lissette_125(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

  51. Carol M says

    July 19, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    I really enjoy mysteries. I would love to read this one!
    mittens0831 at aol dot com

  52. Carol M says

    July 19, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    I follow on GFC
    mittens0831 at aol dot com

  53. Carol M says

    July 19, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    http://twitter.com/CarolAnnM/status/93339450310017024
    mittens0831 at aol dot com

  54. Pinchbuggies says

    July 20, 2011 at 5:15 am

    Awesome story such intrigue! I would love to win this book please enter me in the giveaway!
    pinchbuggies at hotmail.com

  55. Pinchbuggies says

    July 20, 2011 at 5:16 am

    I already am a follower of yours on GFC
    pinchbuggies at hotmail.com

  56. Pinchbuggies says

    July 20, 2011 at 5:21 am

    I tweeted the giveaway http://twitter.com/#!/Pinchbuggies/status/93550698779783169
    @pinchbuggies
    pinchbuggies at hotmail.com

  57. Pinchbuggies says

    July 20, 2011 at 5:23 am

    I also posted the giveaway on my FB wall.
    Lisa Stonesifer
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/lisa.stonesifer1/posts/2194668676921
    Pinchbuggies at hotmail.com

  58. melissasmeanderings says

    July 21, 2011 at 12:56 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    +1 GFC=mk261274

    mk261274 at gmail dot com

  59. mamabunny13 says

    July 22, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    tweet http://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/94418042502656000
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  60. carla says

    July 22, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    I like reading a good mystery from a gal who knows how to shoot!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    i follow you email.

    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

  61. nfmgirl says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Sounds like an edge-of-your-seat thriller. Please count me in!

    I follow

    Blogged:
    http://cerebralgirl.blogspot.com/2011/07/book-giveaways-in-blogworld-07-23-11.html

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

  62. Vicki says

    July 25, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    WOW!! This book sounds awesome. I love thrillers!!

    irbratb(@)gmail(.)com

  63. Vicki says

    July 25, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    I'm a follower: Vicki Newell

    irbratb(@)gmail(.)com

  64. Vicki says

    July 25, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    TWEET

    irbratb(@)gmail(.)com

  65. Alice Teh says

    July 27, 2011 at 10:40 am

    What an awesome post! I think it's really cool that the author spent time with the agents from the GBI. I would be grinning for months and months.

  66. ewhatley says

    July 29, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    Love Karin Slaughter's books and would love to read this one.

    mybeachylife at gmail dot com

  67. ewhatley says

    July 29, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    follow you via gfc as ewhatley

    mybeachylife at gmail dot com

  68. Tara W says

    July 30, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Thanks for the chance! I love a good mystery/suspense story!
    mizztuts AT bellsouth DOT net

  69. Tara W says

    July 30, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    new gfc follower: Tara W
    mizztuts AT bellsouth DOT net

  70. Nancye says

    July 31, 2011 at 3:17 am

    I would love to win a copy of this book! Hope it's not too late!

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  71. Nancye says

    July 31, 2011 at 3:18 am

    Follower

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #1

  72. Nancye says

    July 31, 2011 at 3:19 am

    Follower

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #2

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