Good day internet fam! We've got here today on our blog Kate Evangelista, a Filipina author of the upcoming book No Love Allowed. Dea and I were so lucky that we got to meet her at Sarah J Maas signing last March, though we din't get to talk to her that much it was so nice to see her in the event and to interact with our blogger friends, it was like hitting two birds with one stone, but you know birds as the authors(heh). Anyway, so days before the signing I did joined on the blog tour for her upcoming book hosted by Xpresso Book Tours and asked about 10 things the bookish world doesn't know about her and fortunately we get to be a part of the book tour! So without further ado here are the 10 things you might want to know about Kate Evangelista and also don't forget to join in the giveaway below! Enjoy! =)
10. Six Cats
Yes, I have six cats, but there is a rational explanation
for this. Sweetie came to me in January of 2015 and she changed my life
forever. I wasn’t expecting to have a pet. In fact, I wasn’t even entertaining
the idea of one. But I knew in my heart that something was missing in my life.
Then came Sweetie. Two weeks later she got pregnant and on April 30, 2015 gave
birth to five beautiful kittens. I told myself that I would only keep one and
give away the rest. Ten days later, when they opened their little eyes I knew I
was a goner. So I have six cats and they have made my life so much better.
9. In my heart I’m a Gilmore Girl
The Gilmore Girls was a series that changed my life. I
immediately fell in love with Stars Hollow and wanted to move there when I grew
up. Actually, I still want to move there. I wanted Lorelai to be my mother and
I wanted to marry Logan. I have yearly marathons of all seven seasons, even if
the seventh season kills me every time because of how awful it is. And, like
all the GG fans, I wanted a movie. Just something that would give me closure.
So imagine my eternal joy when it was announced that there would be four new
episodes? I could die happy. But not before watching these eps, of course.
8. In my head I’m married to Dean Winchester
The moment I started watching Supernatural, I knew I was a
fan for life. And Dean? My ideal man. Funny. Will save you from anything and
everything, even the end of the world. Sexy. Stubborn. And makes eating
anything look so hot. Crazy thing is? I love Dean, but I don’t like the actor
who plays him in real life. How weird is that? Although, I will admit that I do
cheat on Dean a lot. Specifically with Tom Hiddleston and Daryl Dixon.
7. I love pasta
Pasta is life. So when I gave up pasta for lent—that’s forty
days without—I thought I would go crazy. Like I would start having dreams of
bathing in tubs full of pasta or that I would sit in a restaurant that
specifically serves only pasta and stare at all the people eating. I’m
surprised I didn’t sleep walk and start sleep eating pasta. Or maybe I have and
I just don’t know it. *gasp*
6. I love marathons
Not the sweaty kind. I guess I should say binge watching. I
would horde episodes of my favorite shows and spend my whole weekend glued to
the TV. This is especially true for anime. I LOVE anime. I’m an otaku through
and through. Japan is the motherland. Sports anime. Romance anime. Dramas. Some
horror. Love, love, love it!
5. Fashion
I don’t refer to myself as a fashionista but I do love
clothes and looking at trends. Shoes are the first thing I think of buying when
I have some extra cash. I don’t have a set personal style yet, but I think I’m
slowly getting there. I’m more of a stick-to-classics girl who is not afraid to
experiment with color. Boots are my go to shoe. Dark denim looks good on any
body type. And every girl needs a good blazer. Cute dresses are also my thing.
Oh and headbands. Since I have short hair they are my accessory of choice.
4. Eleven is my life number
I was born on the eleventh day of May. Year ’83. 8 + 3 = 11.
My class number was eleven. My jersey number was eleven. The first letter of my
name K is the eleventh letter. I have the number eleven tattooed on my left
wrist. Basically, I know everything is going to be fine if I see the number
eleven randomly that day. It’s kinda cool.
3. I love anything paranormal
I believe in ghosts, which is why I am a fan of Ghost
Adventures. If you’re into creepy videos, subscribe to the Top5s channel on
YouTube. I’ve watched each and every one of his vids. So good. Anything
alien/UFO related I am down for. Documentaries, the Ancient Aliens show. Halloween
is my favorite holiday. I’m also into scary movies but will cover my eyes at
the scary bits.
2. Anything cute
I love anything cute, sparkly, and kitschy. Bring me to a
store that sells stationary, notebooks, pens, accessories, basically anything
that will make me go “Aww” and I will walk out with a bag of something. This
may be my ultimate guilty pleasure because even if I don’t need another
notebook I will buy one just because it’s pretty. I don’t need another headband
because I only have one head but I will end up at the counter with three anyway.
Bookmarks. I just discovered washi tape, so that’s another addiction I can’t
stop. I think I need an intervention.
1. Audible
I read and write all day, so to give my eyes a rest I’ve
switched to audio books when I “read” for pleasure. The great thing is Audible
has this 30 Day trial where you get two free books. The first book I ever
listened to was The Coldest Girl in Coldtown and I never looked back. The
narrators at Audible are topnotch. It’s like those old radio shows. There is this
one narrator who can do multiple voices. When you’re listening to the books
he’s reading every character has their own unique voice. So good. Romance
novels come to life in audiobook form. Trust me.
Alright, that’s 10 things the bookish community now knows
about me. I do hope this little list gave you some insight into who I am. Thank
you so much for hosting me here today and please grab a copy of No Love
Allowed. It’s the perfect read when you’re looking for something light and
swoon worthy.
by Kate Evangelista
Published by: Swoon Reads
Publication date: April 19th 2016
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult
Publication date: April 19th 2016
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult
Blurb:
It’s all fun and parties until someone falls in love in this modern fairy tale from author Kate Evangelista.
Caleb desperately needs a fake girlfriend. Either he attends a series of parties for his father’s law firm with a pretty girl on his arm, or he gets shipped off to Yale to start a future he’s not ready for and isn’t sure he wants. And sadly, the last unattached girl in his social circle has just made the grievous mistake of falling in love with him.
Fortunately, Didi, recently fired waitress and aspiring painter, is open to new experiences. As the summer ticks by in a whirl of lavish parties, there’s only one rule: They must not fall in love!
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About the Author
When Kate Evangelista was told she had a knack for writing stories, she did the next best thing: entered medical school. After realizing she wasn’t going to be the next Doogie Howser, M.D., Kate wandered into the Literature department of her university and never looked back. Today, she is a graduate of De La Salle University – Manila with an Bachelor of Arts in Literature. She taught high school English for three years and was an essay consultant for two. Currently she writes full time and is based in the Philippines. To learn more about Kate, please visit her website at www.kateevangelista.com or follow her on Twitter @KateEvangelista
