Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Character Interview + Giveaway: Logan Quinn and Kiss of Frost


Today I have the pleasure of welcoming oh-so attractively arrogant Logan Quinn to the blog to answer a few questions for me. Logan is a Spartan who attends Mythos Academy with Gwen Frost, the heroine of Jennifer Estep's fantastic paranormal young adult series. Today just happens to be release day for Kiss of Frost which is book two in the series, and I think most of you might know by now that I'm a bit of a hardcore Jennifer fangirl, so I really can't say enough good things about this book (you can read my review HERE). Welcome to Supernatural Snark Logan!

What aspect of weapons training and fighting would you say Gwen is best at? What does she struggle most with?

I would say the Gypsy girl is good at improvising. Just when you think you’ve finally defeated her, she manages to do something to completely surprise you and get back into the battle. Also, she always keeps fighting no matter what. I admire that about her.

The Gypsy girl has definitely struggled with just learning how to fight and how to move from one position to the next. She hasn’t been training her whole life like the other kids at Mythos have, and you can almost see her thinking about what comes next and how she needs to move to attack or defend herself.

But she’s made a lot of progress in a short amount of time, and I’m really proud of her.

We’ve only got a few brief flashes of your painful past these first two books. Do you ever see yourself fully opening up to Gwen or anyone else in the near future, or is that part of you going to remain a mystery for a while longer?

Um, well, you see … *falls silent* I don’t know. I don’t like to talk about my past—to anyone.

If you had to pick a regular profession—something that didn’t involve honing your Spartan skills or defending the world against Loki and his Reapers–what might you be most interested in doing?

I’d want to be a police officer, a fireman, a bodyguard, or maybe even a doctor. Something where I could help and protect other people.

What is your greatest fear or your happiest memory?

One of my favorite memories is the day that I first ran into the Gypsy girl out on the main quad at the academy. Or rather, when she ran into me. I had seen her around campus, but I’d never talked to her until then. I liked how smart and sassy she was. It made me want to know more about her, and I’m glad she ran into me that day.

You and Gwen have a deliciously tense and somewhat rocky relationship that’s a little bit addicting for us as readers. Is there any one moment with her you would change? Something you would say or not say if given the chance to do it over again?

I wish I had said something different when she first asked me out. I was really harsh to her, and I didn’t mean to be. It’s just that there are things I don’t want the Gypsy girl to know about me—things I don’t want anyone to know about me. But thanks to her psychometry magic, she could easily find out all my secrets with just a touch of her fingers—whether I want her to or not …

Who's in love with Logan? This girl. For more information on Jennifer and both the Mythos Academy series and her urban fantasy Elemental Assassin series, you can find her here:

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GIVEAWAY!

Jennifer is generously offering up a copy of Kiss of Frost to one lucky winner today! To enter, please just leave a comment and include a valid email address so I can contact you if you win. This giveaway is open to US residents only and will run through midnight EST on Friday, December 2nd after which time a winner will be chosen and announced on the blog. Good luck everyone!

KISS OF FROST

Logan Quinn was try­ing to kill me. My Spar­tan class­mate relent­lessly pur­sued me, swing­ing his sword at me over and over again, the shin­ing sil­ver blade inch­ing closer to my throat every time. A smile tugged up his lips, and his ice-blue eyes prac­ti­cally glowed with the thrill of battle...


I’m Gwen Frost, a second-year warrior-in-training at Mythos Acad­emy, and I have no idea how I’m going to sur­vive the rest of the semes­ter. One day, I’m get­ting schooled in sword­play by the guy who broke my heart—the drop-dead gor­geous Logan who slays me every time. Then, an invis­i­ble archer in the Library of Antiq­ui­ties decides to use me for tar­get prac­tice. And now, I find out that some­one at the acad­emy is really a Reaper bad guy who wants me dead. I’m afraid if I don’t learn how to live by the sword—with Logan’s help—I just might die by the sword...

74 comments:

  1. Logan wasn't my absolute favorite *guilty look* but I can see that he's definitely going to be growing as a character in book two! I think it's hilarious that he still calls Gwen "the Gypsy girl". :P

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  2. Awesome Giveaway!! Thanks for the chance!

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  3. I didn't read this interview very carefully b/c I haven't read the first book yet. But I want to. I've heard good things about it.
    alisoncanread at gmail dot com

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  4. I'm so excited to start this series!!! Gypsies= EPIC WIN! Thanks chick!
    Thebookishbrunette@gmail.com

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  5. As also I thoroughly enjoyed your character interview. I have not yet read A Touch of Frost, but reading this makes me want to go out and get both books and devour them forth with.

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  6. Gypsies and Spartans and an academy called Mythos?? I can tell why you'd be a fan girl, Jenny -- that sounds so awesome!! x) LOL I'm a HUGE mythology fan, and this series sounds incredibly awesome! Plus, Logan made me smile. :)

    Loved the interview! A guy who kind of regret being harsh MUST be a great guy, right? ;)

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  7. Ok, first of all, Logan sounds like a great character, and second, I'm dying to read this one since your thoughts on it! Yikes. Ok, great interview. I'm entering, of course :)

    iswimforoceans at gmail dot com

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  8. I would love to run into Logan on the quad! Great character interview!

    usignolc(at)yahooDOTcom

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  9. Great interview, I have "Touch of Frost" on my Kindle and will be starting it today. I would love to win "Kiss of frost", thanks for offering this giveaway.

    joycefierro@mindspring.com

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  10. O/T from the post but I'm so upset that I just now found your page! I've been on your page for five minutes, and my want list has squared itself!
    And back on topic: This book also sounds kind of amazing!

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  11. I so cannot wait to get this book! Today is the day :) Thanks for the awesome Logan tidbit and great giveaway!

    supagurlheather@gmail.com

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  12. I so love him ~winks~ Great interview.
    I love her books and i have been wanting to read this one. The frist one was so good.I couldnt put it down and im sure this one is too. Thank you for the chance to win:):)
    elliott2668(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. Great interview. Definitely sign me up for a chance to win this awesome book and thanks! Congrats on its release!
    GFC: LadyVampire2u

    LadyVampire2u AT gmail DOT com

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  14. I'm interested to know more about Logan's past, I hope all is eventually revealed. I can't wait to read Kiss of Frost. I really enjoyed the first one and I'm tempted to do a re-read (even though I just read it last month)before I read the second book.

    Great Logan interview

    spyblue78(at)gmail.com

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  15. I recently discovered this book, and I really want to read it. Great character interview!

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  16. Lauren -- Thanks! Logan is definitely complicated. Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Donna -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Alison -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Bookish Brunette -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Jan -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview.

    Mimi -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Melissa -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Cait -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview.

    Joyce -- Thanks! Hope you enjoy TOUCH OF FROST.

    Ashley -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    SupaGurl -- Thanks! Hope you enjoy the book.

    Loretta -- Thanks! Glad you enjoyed TOUCH OF FROST, and I hope you like KISS OF FROST too.

    Ladyvampire -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview.

    Nicole -- Thanks! Glad you enjoyed TOUCH OF FROST, and I hope you like KISS OF FROST too. Yes, more about Logan's past is coming up in DARK FROST.

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  17. I totally go for the mysterious guy so Logan's on my hot list. I just finished Touch of Frost and really liked him. It's cute how he calls her Gypsy Girl but means it in a good way, unlike most of the people on campus.

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  18. Mary -- Thanks! Glad you are enjoying Logan's character.

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  19. Logan sounds like a character I could easily love. Really looking forward to reading this series. Thanks for the giveaway!

    rummanaha at hotmail dotcom

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  20. Rummamanah -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the books.

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  21. I've read a few reviews of this and it looks like a great read. I love the character interview. I think I'll like Logan ;).
    Thanks for the giveaway.

    vsloboda(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. Victoria -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

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  23. Cannot wait for this next installment!! Super excited for it. Logan is just awesome!! Thanks :)

    Vivien
    deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com

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  24. I have this on my list to pick up this week :) So I will roll the dice, if I don't win then I will pick it up anyway! Cause that is how I roll...... LOL

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  25. Vivien -- Thanks! Hope you enjoy the book.

    Felicia -- Thanks! Hope you enjoy the book.

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  27. Amy -- Thanks! I like the KISS OF FROST cover. I think it fits the story well.

    Suz -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

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  28. Awwww Logan :) I do hope you open up to her

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  29. ahh thank you for the giveaway! This is awesome!

    chelle2006@ aol.com

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  30. I would love to win this one! I have Touch of Frost and would love to read the follow up!!

    Heather
    hrose2931(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thanks for the give away!!

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  31. Blodeuedd -- Thanks! Logan will be back in DARK FROST.

    Michelle -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Buried in Books -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

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  32. I loved Touch of Frost and can't wait until I get the chance to read Kiss of Frost.

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  33. Oops...forgot my email!

    jasmyn9[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  34. (not an entry)

    Okay, Logan... do I have to kick your arse (or try)? You better open up to Gwen, take a chance or... or... OR I'll have a talk with Vic! Oh, yea... uh... lets just say I'll talk to someone that MAY be able to kick your arse! ;D

    Okay, I'm done. ;)

    Yes, I'm obviously a fangirl of this series...

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  35. I always enjoy character interviews, and this one was fun. I loved Touch of Frost and I'm looking forward to reading Kiss of Frost as well.

    Barbed1951 at aol dot com

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  36. Jasmyn -- Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the series, and I hope you like KISS OF FROST too.

    Melissa -- Glad you are enjoying the series. Don't worry. Logan will be back in DARK FROST.

    Barbara -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview, and I hope you enjoy KISS OF FROST.

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  37. Logan you can be my bodyguard any day honey! LOL! Loved this interview Jenny! This is my fave series!

    bwithbite (at) gmail (dot) com

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  38. I totally wasn't hanging on his every word. I swear. I mean, it's not like I have a giant crush on Logan Quinn or anything. No, no, of course not. :) But gosh, even his NAME is hot. The third book is going to be awesome.

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  39. I really enjoyed the first book, and I am looking forward to this one! And it has such a GORGEOUS cover!

    theatredreamer08(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  40. Loved, loved, loved the first book and I can't wait to read Kiss of Frost!

    Gwen is one of my favorite YA female leads and Logan is all kinds of awesome so I was happy to find out that Jennifer is under contract for four more books!

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  41. Oops, I was drooling over the books so much I forgot to leave my e-mail address, sorry!

    bibliostalker(at)gmail(dot)com

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  42. Reeaaally liked the first book and can't wait to read Kiss of Frost. I loved Logan and Gwen and the two other Spartans we met seem like they could (hopefully) have bigger storylines in the future. Thanks for the giveaway!

    geoarchs(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. love her adult books and would love to win this so I could share with my son. Thanks for the great giveaway.
    scrtsbpal at yahoo dot com

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  44. This sounds so good can't wait to read it! Thank you for the great giveaway! LOved the interview thanks for sharing!
    tishajean@ charter.net

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  45. Adored the first book so much! Can't wait to read Kiss of Frost.

    rieconley@missiontoread.com

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  46. Sounds really good! I adore the cover! :)

    Sophia
    mashimaro401[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  47. The first book was amazing! Can't wait to read this one.

    Valerie

    shorevalerie@yahoo.com

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  48. Thank you for the great interview Jenny and Logan! :-) I enjoyed spending a few minutes with Logan, the novels always end too soon :-(

    Don't enter me as I'm an international reader I just wanted to let you know that you're not the only girl in love with Logan! *winks* And Book #3 can't come out soon enough!!

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  49. I would love to win!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    adsanders77 at gmail dot com

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  50. Savannah -- Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the series so much.

    Small Review -- Thanks! Glad you enjoyed KISS OF FROST are are looking forward to DARK FROST.

    Nicci -- Thanks! I like the cover a lot too.

    Kristin -- Thanks! I appreciate all the nice words about the books.

    Cheryl -- Thanks! Glad you liked TOUCH OF FROST, and I hope you enjoy KISS OF FROST too.

    Pam -- Thanks! Glad you are enjoying my books.

    Latishajean -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview.

    Rie -- Thanks! Glad you liked TOUCH OF FROST, and I hope you enjoy KISS OF FROST too.

    Sophia -- Thanks! I like the cover a lot too.

    Shorevalerie -- Thanks! Glad you liked TOUCH OF FROST, and I hope you enjoy KISS OF FROST too.

    Stella -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview and are looking forward to DARK FROST.

    Library Lady -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

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  51. The more I hear about this series the more that I want to read it. And the covers are so gorgeous!

    ashley.mckinsey(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  52. I haven't read Touch yet (it's on my X-Mas vac. TBR pile), but in seeing the reviews for Kiss I might have learned a spoiler, so I'm not reading the posts any more.

    Just finished Spider's Revenge last week. Loved it, looking forward to seeing how the series transitions in #6.

    Anne
    acm05atjuno.com

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  53. Awesome giveaway!!! Thanks for the chance.

    girlie0620@yahoo.com

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  54. Ash -- Thanks! I like the KISS OF FROST cover a lot too.

    Anne -- Thanks! Glad you enjoyed SPIDER'S REVENGE, and I hope you enjoy TOUCH OF FROST too.

    Michelle -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

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  55. great giveaway
    follow via gfc
    drakebdog@gmail.com

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  56. I love this series SO much and can't wait to read the latest installment!! Awesome interview and amazing giveaway, Jennifer:)

    jwitt33 at live dot com

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  57. I really love the covers of these books. I have an eerie fascination with ice and snow. I really have no idea why, but I still love the covers. :D

    jtheunknown(at)gmail(dot)com

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  58. I had a love-hate relationship with Logan. One moment he was great and then the next he did something that made me hate him. I'm sure I will end up loving him though. I am so excited for this book!
    wolfluvr420 at yahoo dot com

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  59. I love Kiss of Frost!! It's so good!! It's a five star for me, which is really rare!!!

    ajiehuang1997 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  60. Samantha -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Julie -- Thanks! I appreciate that, and I hope you enjoy the book.

    Jen -- Thanks! I like the cover for KISS OF FROST a lot too.

    Wolfluvr -- Thanks! Hope you enjoy the book.

    Angie -- Thanks! I appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed the book.

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  61. Oh awesome! I have the first book but haven't read it yet. This interview makes me very anxious!
    I would love to win the second book!
    candace_redinger at yahoo dot com

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  62. i can not wait to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

    jlynettes @ hotmail . com

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  63. Candace -- Thanks! Hope you enjoy TOUCH OF FROST.

    Sablelexi -- Thanks! Hope you enjoy the book.

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  64. That was a fun interview. I've read First Frost and it definitely whetted my appetite, but I haven't started on the rest of the series yet.
    jen(at)delux(dot)com

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  65. I'm very exited to read this! Jennifer I love all your books and I'm glad you decided to branch out into YA.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    whitewolfreads AT gmail DOT com

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  66. Jen -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview.

    Whitewolf -- Thanks! I appreciate all the nice words about my books.

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    Thanks for the giveaway!
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