My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Amazon Book Description:
By telling his corporate bosses to shove it, seventeen-year old intern
Kip Pureweather may have pushed the Incorporated Realms of America into
the third Dark Ages.
Kip’s first assignment away from Vassalcorp headquarters in York City sends him on mechanical horseback to the farmlands of Ohio. With feisty office-maiden Abbey Fairchild in tow, the two trade barbs as often as they do stolen glances. Just as Kip and Abbey are finding common ground, Kip learns the nature of his assignment – the foreclosure of the Fairchild farm. When faced with destroying a family to secure his future as a knight-executive, Kip defies the all-powerful corporations and changes his destiny forever.
Kip’s insubordination makes him an instant outlaw, and the only place out of the corporations’ reach is the forbidden Empty Lands north of the Realms. But the Empty Lands hold a secret the corporations have kept since the time of the Generex, a war that brought them to power and ushered in the second Dark Ages. With knowledge of an imminent threat, Kip returns for Abbey, and with the help of a slave, a mailroom clerk, a tabloid princess, and the self-proclaimed greatest-mind-of-their-time, they take a stand against the corporations and the impending destruction of their world.
Kip’s first assignment away from Vassalcorp headquarters in York City sends him on mechanical horseback to the farmlands of Ohio. With feisty office-maiden Abbey Fairchild in tow, the two trade barbs as often as they do stolen glances. Just as Kip and Abbey are finding common ground, Kip learns the nature of his assignment – the foreclosure of the Fairchild farm. When faced with destroying a family to secure his future as a knight-executive, Kip defies the all-powerful corporations and changes his destiny forever.
Kip’s insubordination makes him an instant outlaw, and the only place out of the corporations’ reach is the forbidden Empty Lands north of the Realms. But the Empty Lands hold a secret the corporations have kept since the time of the Generex, a war that brought them to power and ushered in the second Dark Ages. With knowledge of an imminent threat, Kip returns for Abbey, and with the help of a slave, a mailroom clerk, a tabloid princess, and the self-proclaimed greatest-mind-of-their-time, they take a stand against the corporations and the impending destruction of their world.
See my review on Amazon: The Intern's Tale Amazon Review
About Shawn Keenan: Shawn Keenan is the manservant of two dogs who tricked him into
adopting them last year. He works for the sole purpose of feeding them,
providing superior medical care than he receives, and replacing the
many things they chew up while he is at said job. At night they force
him to slather them with attention and praise until his eyes are heavy
and his bed is sufficiently covered in short, coppery hair. When he
finally lays them down on their opulent blanket of serenity for the
night, they give him a look that promises more of the same the next
day. Fortunately, he has a beautiful wife and two fantastic kids to
support him through this self-inflicted ordeal. He lives in Florida and he also writes
stuff, such as his other novel, The Buried Covenant.
Visit his blog at: Errant Author
Author Interview Part I.
1. When did you decide to start writing? Tell us a little
bit about your journey to become a writer.
I’d written short stories, poems, and the like since high
school. I had a good background in
literature and writing from school but hadn’t done much in the field for
years. Then one day I was in a
bookstore. I’d just finished a really
wonderful book and was looking for something new. I kept picking up what seemed to be popular
titles, reading the first few pages, and putting them back down. I finally thought to myself, “If I want a
really good book, I may just have to write one.” Then, even more comically, I thought, “After
all, it’s just a bunch of words. I know
words. How hard can it be?” I wish I could time travel back to that
moment and throw a coffee mug at younger me’s head.
2. How did you come up with the idea behind The Intern's Tale?
2. How did you come up with the idea behind The Intern's Tale?
I had this image of castle skyscrapers. I love medieval stuff anyway and during some
random daydream (probably while driving – yikes!) I thought about what our
country would look like if medieval times carried forward into modern day. That was the inspiration. Soon, interns were darting around the
countryside on mechomares and I knew a story wasn’t far behind.
3. Who is your favorite character in The Intern's Tale and why?
Why don't you just ask who your favorite kid is? Or favorite dog? (Ok, that's Max, and he knows it). I have to say Abbey. I think she's been the most consistent through the rewrites because I got her the most right from the start. There's little disguising the fact that Abbey is my ode to Princess Leia, my favorite headstrong, as-good-as-and-usually-better-than-the-guys character. I can totally see Abbey telling Kip to get a walking carpet out of her way.
3. Who is your favorite character in The Intern's Tale and why?
Why don't you just ask who your favorite kid is? Or favorite dog? (Ok, that's Max, and he knows it). I have to say Abbey. I think she's been the most consistent through the rewrites because I got her the most right from the start. There's little disguising the fact that Abbey is my ode to Princess Leia, my favorite headstrong, as-good-as-and-usually-better-than-the-guys character. I can totally see Abbey telling Kip to get a walking carpet out of her way.
This looks like an interesting plot. I gues i'm going to add this book to my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteGreat! Shawn will be thrilled!
DeleteI'm not the biggest fan of that kind of books... But I could give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI think you should give it a try :-)
Deleteit seems interesting. added to TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad! You won't regret it!
DeleteCastle Skyscrapers sound very cool, medieval times is always interesting
ReplyDeleteI love the combination of dystopia with medieval times-- I think that's what makes Shawn's book so unique!
DeleteSounds interesting! Thanks for the interview! :)
ReplyDeleteNo prob, Diana! It was fun to do!
DeleteThank you for an increadible giveaway, that is such a fantastic oportunity. I found the above review really interesting & a privalige as a reader to be able to find out more about the author behind the work. x
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Lucinda, great, I hope that you take a look!
DeleteThe book sounds very interesting - I will have to check it out! Hope I win :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
DeleteThis sounds like a book that is right up my alley. I'd love to win!! eclairre(at)ymail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteIt's a terrific book!
DeleteWow...I am intrigued. I can honestly say I have never read a story situated in modern medieval times, but would so love to read it. Abbey & Kip's personal feelings toward each other should make for an interesting story :)
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Thanks for the review! Based on the story overview you provided, I think I'll check this one out. I'm not usually a fan of anything medieval, but I do like how the author has blended it with a more current dystopian setting. (Maybe I just don't like the term "maiden" and/or "wench"! :))
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This looks like an interesting book.
ReplyDeleteThis guy sounds interesting.. is it just me or when a male author writes YA I get weary? haha! This is already in my to-read pile. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm adding this to my tbr list! :) I was totally sold when he said Abbey is his ode to Princess Leia!
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