I’m so excited to be a part of the book tour for Audrey Covington Breaks the Rules that is hosted by TBR and Beyond Tours. I was really excited to also be able to interview the author for this book!
INTERVIEW
How would you describe Audrey Covington Breaks the Rules in one sentence?
A grandmother-granddaughter duo set off on the Hollywood adventure of a lifetime in a funny middle-grade novel about breaking rules, growing up, and finding themselves.
Can you introduce us to the main character(s) of Audrey Covington Breaks the Rules?
Audrey Covington is a recent elementary school graduate who – after being dropped by her closest friends – goes on a journey of self-discovery.
Rhea Covington (AKA Nana Rhea) is a former Hollywood starlet who is grappling with recent changes in her life.
Do you know from the beginning how your books will end or do you let your characters decide their journey?
When outlining, I have a rough idea on how the story will conclude, but I never know how the characters will get there until I flesh out their personalities and desires.
Do you have a favorite scene, moment, or quote from the book?
My favorite scene is when Audrey and her grandmother break into the costume room and try on the fabulous clothes!
What is something readers will find in Audrey Covington Breaks the Rules that they may not realize based on the
synopsis?
Readers will find deeper themes about growing up and how multi-generational parenting styles can affect how we engage with the world.
What’s something you hope readers will take away from Audrey Covington Breaks the Rules?
I don’t have any hopes for what readers take away from the story – I just want them to have a pleasurable time reading it ☺
What are three books you would recommend if someone enjoyed Audrey Covington Breaks the Rules?
If readers enjoyed Audrey Covington Breaks the Rules, they will probably also like my debut novel, Grow Up, Tahlia Wilkins! I would also recommend Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim, and Best Friends, Bikinis, and Other Summer Catastrophes by Kristi Wientge.
ABOUT THE BOOK
TITLE: Audrey Covington Breaks the Rules
AUTHOR: Karina Evans
GENRE: Middle Grade Contemporary
RELEASE DATE: April 18, 2023
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Synopsis:
A grandmother-granddaughter duo set off on the Hollywood adventure of a lifetime in this funny middle-grade novel about breaking rules, growing up, and finding yourself—perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Booki Vivat.
Audrey Covington’s parents are the textbook definition of strict—they don’t let Audrey stay up late or watch scary movies, and they definitely don’t let her go anywhere unsupervised. Audrey knows it’s best to just accept the way it is. But her friends decide her parents’ rules are getting in the way of all their fun and unceremoniously disinvite her from their annual start-of-summer slumber party so they aren’t tied down by boring Audrey.
Now Audrey is stuck helping her parents move her former-movie-star grandmother into a luxury retirement community. When she finally manages to sneak off to her parents’ car to check her phone, her grandmother climbs into the driver’s seat and speeds off—not realizing Audrey is still in the back seat! After startling each other, they come to a deal: Audrey promises not to tell her parents where her grandma is if Audrey can join in on one last grand adventure—no rules allowed. But as the two make their way across Hollywood, they realize that the life they think they want might not be what they need.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Karina Evans is a children’s author from Santa Barbara, California. She is represented by Jessica Mileo at InkWell Management.
Karina studied English at the University of Delaware before starting a career in the entertainment industry.
Some of Karina’s favorite things include: See’s Candies, The Amazing Race, singing show tunes in the car, and volleyball. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her two mischievous cats, Sir Pounce and Taika.
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