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Yvette M Calleiro's #NewRelease

11/16/2021

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​It's my pleasure to host author Yvette M Calleiro on Day 6 of her blog tour. Yvette is an impressive writer, and she has a new release, HYPE. All early comments attest that this is a great read. 

Yvette explained that HYPE is a #YAFiction book, but all readers young-at-heart will love it. AND she's offering a giveaway of 3 e-book copies. With a comment, you've a chance to win her latest release. Interested? Let's learn more about the book.
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​BOOK BLURB:


Cici’s junior year in high school is going to be the best year ever. Popular co-captain of the varsity cheerleading team, she’s dating the starting quarterback. Even her jealous co-captain’s attempts to steal her boyfriend can’t curb her enthusiasm.
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When her mom moves in with her fiancé, a handsome, wealthy man, only one small detail threatens Cici’s perfect life. The school’s social pariah is about to become her stepsister, and Cici wants nothing to do with her.

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Everything changes when someone Cici cares about throws her life into a tailspin, and the one person Cici couldn’t stand becomes her only ally.


​CHARACTER INTERVIEW:

Choosing which character from Hype to interview was challenging. Each of them has a strong
background story, so it was a struggle to choose just one. Since the story is told from Cici’s point of view, I thought I’d pick a character close to her. Later, I may share insights to other characters on my blog. So, let’s interview Ryan, Cici’s boyfriend.

Hello, Ryan. Can you tell us a bit about who you are?
I am Ryan Rodriguez. I’m a Cuban American who lives in South Florida. I’m a senior and the quarterback of my high school football team.

Who are your closest friends?
My best friend is Sam. He and I have been friends for years, and we always get each other. He is my favorite go-to on the field as well; he plays wide receiver. Cici is my girlfriend. She makes me whole, and I can’t imagine life without her. So, I spend most of my time with Cici, Sam, and Dee, Sam’s girlfriend and Cici’s best friend.

Tell me about your family.
My parents are wonderful. My father came over from Cuba when he was just 18 years old. Life was all about survival for him, so he found a job in construction. Now, he owns his own construction company. My mother came to the United States when she was 20 years old. She struggled with learning English at first but quickly assimilated with the help of her family. She works with my father in managing the company’s schedule. Neither of them went to college, so it’s their highest hope that I go and fulfill my dreams. I have a younger brother who is my world. His name is Michael, and he has Down syndrome. He just started middle school and loves his classes. He makes me laugh all the time.

What do you look for in a friend?
I guess I want what everyone wants – someone to hang with who accepts me for me. I like to surround myself with people who share my interests and values.

What do you look for in a significant other?
Cici. (He chuckles.) That’s what I look for. She’s full of life, confident, funny, affectionate, and smart. Sure, she can be dramatic at times, but that makes her human. Perfection is overrated.

What are your hobbies and passions?
Football is my passion. I love to play and hope to play for college. My favorite hobby is raising money for organizations that assist people with disabilities. My experience with my brother has shown me how to see the capabilities instead of the disabilities, and I want to help others shift their perspective as well. Plus, there is never enough money to help those who struggle. If I can be just a small part of that change, I’ll be happy.

What inspires you or influences you and your actions?
That’s easy. Kindness. When my parents came to this country, they survived on the kindness of others. They have instilled in me the importance of always showing kindness and compassion to everyone. You never know what someone else is going through, and it costs zero dollars to be kind. So, making others smile makes me happy.

What do you desire most in life?
I want to make my parents proud of me because what I do reflects upon them and the way they’ve raised me. I want to go to college, play football, and get a degree, maybe in business or sports medicine. I haven’t decided yet.

What do you fear most?
I don’t really have many fears. I worry about my actions hurting others. I never want to be the cause of someone else’s pain.

What is your greatest regret?
I made the mistake of giving false hope to someone and hurting her very deeply. I wish I could turn back the clock and do things differently, but life doesn’t work that way. So, I have to live with that and try to make amends somehow.

What’s been your biggest accomplishment to date?
It would have to be raising over $3000 for a local charity with the help of the football and cheerleading teams. Getting crowned Homecoming King was also pretty cool.

Where do you see yourself in five years?
Right here unless I get picked up by the NFL. My hope is to have my degree in hand, a career started, and to have Cici, the most beautiful girl in the world, by my side.

Thanks for chatting with us today. Is there anything you’d like to tell our readers today?
Yes. Please try not to judge Cici (or any of us, really). Being a teenager is hard. We all make mistakes. I know I learned from mine. Thanks for taking time to get to know me.

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To follow along with the rest of the HYPE promotion, you can visit Yvette M Calleiro's tour page. Thanks for supporting Yvette and her work, and please check out the links below.
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AMAZON LINKS:

HYPE 

The One Discovered (Chronicles of the Diasodz, Book 1) 
 
The One Enlightened (Chronicles of the Diasodz, Book 2)  

The One Betrayed (Chronicles of the Diasodz, Book 3) 

The One Revealed (Chronicles of the Diasodz, Book 4)  

The One Awakened (Chronicles of the Diasodz, Book 5)  

The One Chosen – A Diasodz Short Story  

Breathless – A Short Story  
 
Amazon Author Page 
 
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | GOODREADS
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37 Comments
Yvette M Calleiro link
11/17/2021 03:46:11

This post looks beautiful on your page, Gwen! Thanks so much for hosting me today. I truly appreciate it. :-)

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Gwen Plano
11/17/2021 04:24:29

You are most welcome< Yvette. I'm excited to share the good news of HYPE.💗

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Joan Hall link
11/17/2021 04:48:08

I love author interviews. They draw the reader in. Wishing you continued success, Yvette.

Thanks for hosting today, Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
11/17/2021 04:53:56

I'm like you, Joan, in that I love author interviews. Thank you for visiting and cheering for Yvette as she tours.

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/17/2021 05:27:19

Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Joan. I'm happy you enjoyed it. :-)

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Harmony Kent link
11/17/2021 08:03:18

Great character interview! I’m looking forward to reading this. Best of luck, Yvi. Thanks for sharing, Gwen 💕🙂

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Gwen Plano
11/17/2021 08:30:01

Thank you, Harmony. I'm so happy for Yvette. 😊

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/17/2021 08:36:16

Thanks, Harmony! I wanted to share a little more of the story without giving too much away. I'm happy you enjoyed it. :-)

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Marcia Meara link
11/17/2021 08:28:06

Fun interview, you two! Great to see Yvette here today, Gwen, and Yvette, here's to huge success with <I>Hype!</I>

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Gwen Plano
11/17/2021 08:30:53

Thanks so much, Marcia. It's my pleasure to host Yvette. 😊

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/17/2021 08:37:36

Thank you, Marcia! I appreciate the well wishes. :-)

Elizabeth Gauffreau link
11/17/2021 08:51:11

This sounds like an excellent book for high schoolers. All the best to Yvette for a successful blog tour!

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Gwen Plano
11/17/2021 09:10:59

Thank you for visiting, Liz. I agree with you, it sounds like an excellent book for high schoolers. So much happens during those important years!

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/17/2021 10:17:45

I wrote it while I was teaching high school, so the intended audience was definitely that age group, though I do believe even adults will enjoy the story. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts today, Liz. :-)

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Jan Sikes
11/17/2021 09:16:53

What a wonderful interview with Ryan! Thank you for hosting, Gwen. Yvette, this book is now on my Kindle waiting for me!! Best wishes!

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Gwen Plano
11/17/2021 09:33:42

Thank you, Jan. It's always a pleasure to host authors and their new releases. Happy times for sure!

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/17/2021 10:19:24

My heart is doing a happy dance, Jan. I can't wait to read your thoughts on it. :-)

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John Howell link
11/17/2021 09:28:13

Congratulations, Yvette. So nice to see you here with Gwen. So nice of you to support Yvette, Gwen. 😁

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Gwen Plano
11/17/2021 09:34:27

Thank you, John. I'm delighted on Yvette's behalf. 😊

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/17/2021 10:20:56

Thanks, John! I am enjoyed my time with Gwen. Thanks for stopping by. :-)

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D.L. Finn
11/17/2021 09:59:26

What a great interview with Ryan :) I always love more insight into the characters.
Thanks for hosting, Gwen.

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/17/2021 10:21:54

Ryan is such a sweet guy, even if he isn't perfect. ;-) Thanks for stopping by today, Denise! :-)

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Gwen Plano
11/17/2021 10:22:10

Thank you, Denise. It was a pleasure hosting Yvette. 😊

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Jacqui Murray link
11/17/2021 10:23:41

This sounds excellent. How many kinds have been in this same situation? Love to read how it works itself out.

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/17/2021 10:26:35

Ryan is definitely a character other kids will be able to relate to. Actually, every character has an aspect of their personality that each of us can relate to. Thanks for sharing your thoughts today, Jacqui. I hope you enjoy the story. :-)

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Gwen Plano
11/17/2021 12:14:39

Thank you, Jacqui, for visiting. I'm looking forward to reading the book for all the points Yvette mentions. 😊

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Karen Black link
11/17/2021 10:47:47

Yvette, I enjoyed Ryan's interview. His personality comes through. Gwen, thank you for hosting today.

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/17/2021 10:52:57

I'm so happy to hear that, Karen. Thanks for sharing your thoughts today. :-)

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Gwen Plano
11/17/2021 12:15:12

Thank you, Karen. It's a pleasure hosting Yvette.

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Patty Perrin link
11/17/2021 11:20:59

I can attest to the fact that adults will love this book, too! You revealed so much about Ryan in this interview, Yvette, in the best way possible...his own words. What a great guy! Thanks for hosting Yvette today, Gwen!

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/17/2021 11:32:25

He really is! I have a soft spot for Ryan, for sure. ;-) Thanks for the kind words, Patty. :-)

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Gwen Plano
11/17/2021 12:16:16

Thank you, Patty. I'm so happy to host Yvette. It's a needed book for sure.

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Priscilla Bettis link
11/17/2021 11:39:16

I enjoyed Ryan's interview. It's nice to see Cici through his eyes. He sounds ambitious and caring. She sounds determined and adorable.

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/17/2021 11:51:33

He is both of those things and so much more. Cici has moments where she's adorable, but she's got a whole lot of confidence (*cough* attitude *cough*) as well. ;-) Thanks for participating in today's post, Priscilla. :-)

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Gwen Plano
11/17/2021 12:17:47

Thank you, Priscilla, for visiting and commenting.

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Karen Ingalls
11/18/2021 04:38:02

Looks like another great story by Yvette, Thank you for hosting, Gwen.

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Yvette M Calleiro link
11/18/2021 05:17:07

Thanks, Karen! I appreciate you stopping by and supporting me. :-)

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