A: Facts like I hate Brussel sprouts and look horrible in pale pink? No? Okay, some real facts. My name is Kasie Lynn West. I was born on October 23rd on an Airforce Base in California because my dad was in the Airforce. This makes me a BRAT (no really, that's what they call children born to a full-time military parent). Most of my childhood, I grew up in a little town called Clovis, which is in central California. I graduated from Fresno State University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education because my plan was to become a teacher. Then I got married to a lovely man and we had four children. My dream was to stay home and raise them, so I did. While in the process of raising these amazing kids, I started writing. I didn't know this was also my dream until I tried it and loved it so much. I've always loved to read. I've been reading books my whole life. Some of my favorite contemporary authors are Jenny Han, Sarah Dessen, Jenn Bennett. And some throw back favs are, Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. My first book, Pivot Point, was published in 2013.
Q: But what about your childhood? My teacher apparently wants to know everything about you!
A: Tell your teacher that authors who are still living should be allowed a little privacy. Sheesh. ;) But let's see, a few more facts.... I grew up with 4 siblings: Two sisters and two brothers. I'm the second oldest. In the sixth grade I was in cross country. I was really really bad at it though and came in last place pretty much every race. I decided that perhaps it wasn't my sport after that and retired. I loved to swim but never did it competitively. In high school I was into theater and reading.
Okay, enough about me, how about questions about my books!
Q: Does Pivot Point have a sequel?
A: Why, yes. Yes, it does. It's called Split Second and you should read it.
Q: Are you writing a sequel for The Distance Between Us?
A: No, it's just the one, but I promise everything you have questions about works out exactly like you're imagining it.
Q: No, really, will you write a sequel for The Distance Between Us?
A: As of now, my answer is really no. But who knows what the future holds. I've learned to never say never. For now, I'm super excited that I have lots of other contemporaries out. They all stand alone and you can read them in any order.
Q: Are you writing a sequel for The Fill-In Boyfriend?
A: No, I'm not. Thank you for loving it enough to want a sequel, but I think Gia and her boy's story from here on out would be too sweet to make an interesting sequel. Now, would I love to write a companion novel starring Bec? Yes, I would. But, I have other books I'm working on that are under contract, so we'll see if I can squeeze that in somewhere.
Q: Is Pivot Point a trilogy?
A: No, the series ends with Split Second.
Q: Is there going to be sequel for On The Fence?
A: I love those of you who want one, but there is no sequel planned.
Q: What about that book I see on goodreads called The Sun The Moon and The Truth? Is that a Teen Wolf thing? And when does that book come out?
A: I have never seen Teen Wolf and had no idea it was a Teen Wolf saying until after all of you started telling me. So, no, it's not at all. But that book went through many titles. It is no longer called The Sun The Moon and the Truth. It is now titled THE MOMENT OF TRUTH! I love it so much and hope you do too.
Q: Does Pivot Point have a sequel?
A: Why, yes. Yes, it does. It's called Split Second and you should read it.
Q: Are you writing a sequel for The Distance Between Us?
A: No, it's just the one, but I promise everything you have questions about works out exactly like you're imagining it.
Q: No, really, will you write a sequel for The Distance Between Us?
A: As of now, my answer is really no. But who knows what the future holds. I've learned to never say never. For now, I'm super excited that I have lots of other contemporaries out. They all stand alone and you can read them in any order.
Q: Are you writing a sequel for The Fill-In Boyfriend?
A: No, I'm not. Thank you for loving it enough to want a sequel, but I think Gia and her boy's story from here on out would be too sweet to make an interesting sequel. Now, would I love to write a companion novel starring Bec? Yes, I would. But, I have other books I'm working on that are under contract, so we'll see if I can squeeze that in somewhere.
Q: Is Pivot Point a trilogy?
A: No, the series ends with Split Second.
Q: Is there going to be sequel for On The Fence?
A: I love those of you who want one, but there is no sequel planned.
Q: What about that book I see on goodreads called The Sun The Moon and The Truth? Is that a Teen Wolf thing? And when does that book come out?
A: I have never seen Teen Wolf and had no idea it was a Teen Wolf saying until after all of you started telling me. So, no, it's not at all. But that book went through many titles. It is no longer called The Sun The Moon and the Truth. It is now titled THE MOMENT OF TRUTH! I love it so much and hope you do too.
Q: Will any of your contemporary books ever have sequels?? For the love, Kasie, we just want sequels!!
A: Um....probably not? I really do love that you are all so invested in the characters in my stories that you want to follow more of their lives. It makes me so happy to hear this. And maybe one day I'll go back and visit some of my more popular novels and write about some side characters. But as for now, all my contemporary novels are stand alones.
Q: What inspires your stories?
A: I am inspired by many different things. Sometimes it's a place I visit or a book I read or a movie I watch or a character I imagine. Each book comes about a little differently than the one before it.
Q: Do you have a P.O. Box so that we can shower you with gifts and praise?
A: (I may have made some assumptions behind the reasoning of the above question) Unfortunately, as much as I love gifts and praise, I do not have a P.O. Box. I had one at one point and found I was entirely too lazy to check it.
Q: Will you do an interview for my blog?
A: I will try my hardest. Life is crazy busy right now. But email me some questions. kasie24(at)gmail(dot)com. Well, don't just email me some questions. First email me and ask me then wait for me to say yes, which will happen only if I have time, then email me some questions. Unfortunately, I'm not great at responding to emails when I'm buried in work and deadlines. So if I don't respond, I'm so sorry. The best way to get an actual short response from me is on Twitter or Instagram. My handle is my name on both of those sites: KasieWest
Q: Will you come hang out with our book club?
A: Yes. If you live close to me I'd love to come to your book club (if it doesn't conflict with previously scheduled events). I do have one rule though: No talking bad about my book until after I leave. When I'm there, a short presentation by me and then you will proceed to give a glowing review and/or ask questions. You will also share whatever goodies you are eating that night because let's face it, that's half (if not three-fourths) of the reason we're at book club anyway.
Q: Can I purchase a signed copy of your book?
A: Yes! And this makes me love you. I actually have an arrangement with a local Indie bookstore here in my hometown called Petunia's Place. Call them to request a signed/personalized copy. Please allow a little extra time due to the fact that....you know....I have to drive over there and personalize it and stuff.
Q: How do you pronounce your name?
A: I answer to 'Kasie' 'Cassie' and 'Hey you' but the right pronunciation is K-C. As in KC and the Sunshine Band or Casey at the bat or any other really old references that nobody knows anymore.
Q: Is your husband really 6'8"?
A: Yes, but when we met he told me he was 6'9" and I'm still angry that he lured me in under false pretenses.
Q: What inspires your stories?
A: I am inspired by many different things. Sometimes it's a place I visit or a book I read or a movie I watch or a character I imagine. Each book comes about a little differently than the one before it.
Q: Do you have a P.O. Box so that we can shower you with gifts and praise?
A: (I may have made some assumptions behind the reasoning of the above question) Unfortunately, as much as I love gifts and praise, I do not have a P.O. Box. I had one at one point and found I was entirely too lazy to check it.
Q: Will you do an interview for my blog?
A: I will try my hardest. Life is crazy busy right now. But email me some questions. kasie24(at)gmail(dot)com. Well, don't just email me some questions. First email me and ask me then wait for me to say yes, which will happen only if I have time, then email me some questions. Unfortunately, I'm not great at responding to emails when I'm buried in work and deadlines. So if I don't respond, I'm so sorry. The best way to get an actual short response from me is on Twitter or Instagram. My handle is my name on both of those sites: KasieWest
Q: Will you come hang out with our book club?
A: Yes. If you live close to me I'd love to come to your book club (if it doesn't conflict with previously scheduled events). I do have one rule though: No talking bad about my book until after I leave. When I'm there, a short presentation by me and then you will proceed to give a glowing review and/or ask questions. You will also share whatever goodies you are eating that night because let's face it, that's half (if not three-fourths) of the reason we're at book club anyway.
Q: Can I purchase a signed copy of your book?
A: Yes! And this makes me love you. I actually have an arrangement with a local Indie bookstore here in my hometown called Petunia's Place. Call them to request a signed/personalized copy. Please allow a little extra time due to the fact that....you know....I have to drive over there and personalize it and stuff.
Q: How do you pronounce your name?
A: I answer to 'Kasie' 'Cassie' and 'Hey you' but the right pronunciation is K-C. As in KC and the Sunshine Band or Casey at the bat or any other really old references that nobody knows anymore.
Q: Is your husband really 6'8"?
A: Yes, but when we met he told me he was 6'9" and I'm still angry that he lured me in under false pretenses.
you changed my favorite section. But I guess people really ask you these questions frequently now. I knew that was going to happen.
ReplyDeletelol You have no idea how much I didn't want to change this. But when the 100th person (that is an exaggeration to make me feel more important) asked me if Pivot Point had a sequel, I knew it had to be done.
DeleteKasie West, You are FUNNY! I guessed that you had to be, as Caymen had me laughing out loud a lot and Addie was subtly funny too. Now I want to know what this change is...But I guess that's between your agent and yourself. Boo.
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Deletei had an idea on a book u can write and i have counted 20 people in the past 2 days that agree! I thought that u could do a second love,life,and the list. I noticed how they were talking about going on a trip to Europe so i figured you could write another book called love, life, and the trip! Plus it would be your first mini series!!!
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Kasie I just want to say that your books are perfection! I have read many of them but my personal favorite is The Distance Between us! It was recommended to me by a friend and I totally fell in love with it! We are all hoping that there is a sequal to be coming !! In the mean time, is there any books you would recommend that I read?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! That makes me smile. Have you read Anna and The French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins? That's one of my favs. I also loved Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell.
DeleteThe distance between us was really really good but my personal fav was by your side
DeleteHi,Big fan of your books! I just wanted to ask you I know you won’t do any sequels on the Love genre stories you write! But is it just me but during the plot of “On the Fence” is there a crossover with the “The distance between us” where Caymens friend Skye appeared. Caymen apperead once,and mentioned Xander(they are boyfriend and girlfriend now right?) how come she did not appear in the rest of the book? You made
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ReplyDeleteAWW. How awesome. Thank you! I love it. :)
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DeleteI love the fill in boyfriend book is there away u could make a book 2 and keep going to like 200 I am really in love with that book
DeleteI love the fill in boyfriend book is there away u could make a book 2 and keep going to like 200 I am really in love with that book
DeleteCan u plz continue the fill in boyfriend books I love that book and I wish u could make more it would be an honor to me.
DeleteI would live to see a sequal to The Fill-in Boyfriend " its such a good book and its sad that i got it from my school so i cant keep the book or I would have read the book so many times. It put a simle to my face and i actually cried at one point in the book.
DeleteAre there any plans to do audiobooks on any of your published books?
ReplyDeleteYes, I actually just sold the audio rights for THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US. Yay. :) I'm not sure when that will come out, but soon, hopefully. :)
DeleteThank you for replying. I am so excited to hear this. I can't wait <3.
DeleteCan you do more On The Fence books???
DeleteIf we have fan mail where do we send it to
ReplyDeleteYes i Was hoping to send a letter but i have found nothing to send it to. I was hoping you could give us some way to mail you.
DeleteIs there going to be a second book to on the fence
ReplyDeleteHow do you come up with ideas
ReplyDeleteCan you write more On The Fence books??? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! I NEED more!!!
ReplyDeletePlease write more books about " On the fence' and on the "distance between us " lease i love your books there all i read about
ReplyDeleteWhen does P.S I Love You come out? And I second the motion of making sequels for 'The Distance Between Us' 'On The Fence' and most definitely 'The Fill In Boyfriend'!!
ReplyDeleteJust finished reading The Fill In Boyfriend and I LOVED IT VERY MUCH!!! I hope there is a sequel to it! Definitely gonna read all of your books! :D
ReplyDeleteLoved the Pivot Point series so much! I want much more Trevor and Addison, so I'll check up a lot to see if maybe you want to gift us with a chapter or two (wink wink) :D
ReplyDeleteWill you do another Q&A?
ReplyDeleteDo have plans for a second book for fill in boyfriend because it ended like it will abd i hope you do
ReplyDeleteCan you somehow make On the fence into a movie? I loved the book so much that I wish I could also watch it play out on screen!!
ReplyDeleteWill their be a sequel to Fill-In-Boyfriend? I want to know what happened next!!
ReplyDeleteI so agree I really want to see what happens next
DeleteYessssss me too
DeletePretty please! :)
DeleteWhat I want to know is if bec will get together with her crush. I have a felling that Kasie West herself will make a triligy out of it.
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ReplyDeleteI really wish you were making a sequel for The Distance Between Us, it's litteraly my favorite book ever and I was so upset when I got done reading it I kind of wished it was a book that went on for infinity because of how amazing it was, but then again I wouldn't want to make you stress. I really wish you could make a sequel for the amazing book to explain what happened after Xander entered the room in the hospital with caymens mom inside, and what happened after they did those testings to Caymens mother? I really wish you would make a sequel.
ReplyDeleteYES PLEASE!!!!
DeleteAre you going to write like a pre-sequel just for us to know what happen to Claire and Gia relationship after everything that happen between them.
ReplyDeleteKasie, please, please, please, please make a sequel for On the Fence and The Distance Between Us. I loved these books so much and the endings basically left us to finish them with our own imaginations. I have made so many different scenes that I wish would happen after the the story ended. In The Distance Between Us when Caymen's mom is in the hospital, what happens after that? Does her mom get better? Do Caymen and Xander ever watch the Shinning? What happens when they go to college? Can they overcome that distance?(Assuming they go to different colleges). These are the things most of your fans want to know. They want to hear it from the person who creates the whole plot and story with these characters. Please, just think about writing a sequel to these stories.
ReplyDeleteWhat steps did you follow to becoming a published author?
ReplyDeleteHi kasie west im 13 my name is yesi and I just wanted to know if you are going to make another book like the fill in boyfriend because I loved it and if you do make another one I would love to read it. Love your books by the way.
ReplyDeleteHi Kasie West!! I absolutely love your books, especially your contemporary romance novels (with Hayden being my absolute favorite!!)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I wanted to ask you a question about "On The Fence." I started reading it, and I couldn't help but notice that, while Charlie is job hunting, she comes across a doll shop. I didn't think anything of it, but when the girl mentions a boy named Xander, I immediately thought it was Caymen from "The Distance Between Us" (also an amazing book, with amazing characters!). So, I wanted to ask you if all of your characters live close to one another, but they just don't know each other. (If it is, that's awesome!! I love Easter eggs!!)
I noticed that too, her best friend Skye is also mentioned! I think both Charlie and Caymen live in Old Town.
Deletehi kasie west I love the book the fill in boyfriend and I was wondering if you would make a sequel to it oh and todays my birthday thanks
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hi kasie west I love the book the fill in boyfriend and I was wondering if you would make a sequel to it oh and todays my birthday thanks
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hi kasie west I love the book the fill in boyfriend and I was wondering if you would make a sequel to it oh and todays my birthday thanks
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I beg you please please PLEASE make a second book to the distance between us you left us hanging please please please!!
ReplyDeleteWhat is your husbands name and your kids names?
ReplyDeletefirst Kasie west I have only read one of you books and am about to read all of them when they ship through amazon and I am recommending your books to all my friends and family and every one I know who have read them love them I just would love if I could recommend a book for you to wright
ReplyDeletePlease write a sequel (continuation?) for split second!!! There are so many unanswered questions!! What about Connors Dad? Will he ever make emends with him? And what about the time stop ability? Is that a symptom or just a part of her Divergence? What happens to Duke? Where does he go to college? What happens with her Dad living with the Norms? Why did he want to leave in the first place? You have to answer all of these questions! Please!!!!
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ReplyDeleteHi Katie west can you make a second book about "On The Fence" because it is so amazing I want to read more sometimes I have dreams about it I just want to read more so can you make a second book about"On The Fence" please please please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI second this! Excellent book and I really want to see more between Charlie and Braden!
DeleteSAME!!!!!!!!!!! Except I really like the cliff hangers in some wierd way. I would like to know what happens next but I like having different posibilities of what could happen, but if there is a choice I would rather have every little detail of knowing what happens with charlie and braden. It is also really cool to know that charlie can be herself and know that she can have a relationship with the one she likes all in the same world.
DeleteHi Katie west can you make a second book about "On The Fence" because it is so amazing I want to read more sometimes I have dreams about it I just want to read more so can you make a second book about"On The Fence" please please please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteHey Kasie, I was about to order a personalized, signed copy of On The Fence, and was wondering if I am allowed to ask to have you write a very small inscription (very small) as well? Thank You and much love, Libby
ReplyDeleteWhen is By Your Side coming out? I just finished all your books and am excited for your next one!!
ReplyDeleteHi Kasie I loved The Fill In boyfriend! I was wondering when the book took place?
ReplyDeleteAre all the bands and songs referenced in P.S. I like you real or made up? I'd love to hear something Lily liked listening to.
ReplyDeleteDalton Academy was mentioned in the Distance Between Us and McKinley High was mentioned in On the Fence. Are these just coincidences or a reference to the show Glee?
ReplyDeletelol Wow. That's funny. I had no idea. So yes, super big coincidence. It's fun to hear about though.
DeleteHi! I picked up your book "On the Fence" on a whim at a scholastic book fair when I was meant to be getting classroom supplies lol. I usually don't read romance type novels but I was very impressed with your book and how much I related to it (being the youngest with two older brothers and quite sporty myself except for a recent injury that's got me on hold). I really enjoyed your story telling and the fact that the characters were yours but also the readers as you didn't try to describe them to death. It allows for everyone to picture them in your guidelines but to their imagination, for me that works great!
ReplyDeleteSo naturally, after finding out that there's no sequel... please consider writing one :) I searched other books of yours and read the "Fill-in Boyfriend". Another fantastic and pleasant read. Great work! I just wanted to let you know your writing style is very easy to read and picture and just overall very well done. I do wish the two books got more into the relationship between the main characters at the end. That's where sequels could come in... hint hint. Lol sorry. Just like others have said I would love sequels for more of your easy going and relatable characters from these books.
Now that you've read my comment/short story, I'll leave you be. Keep up the great work! :)
Thank you! I'm so happy you liked them. It's great to hear. :)
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ReplyDeleteI just finished By Your Side and it was so good and I was sad it was over! I could not put that book down! I read it last night, this morning, during school, and just now! I hope you make a sequel! Thanks so much Katie for writing!
ReplyDeleteWould you consider writing a bonus chapter for "The Distance Between Us" for Caymen and Xander after a few years from where the book left off
ReplyDeleteYes plxx Kasie will write that ??
DeleteI've now read two of your books; P.S. I like you and The Fill-In Boyfriend and I just wanted to say you inspire me so much I literally want to be you when I grow up. I can't even explain the way I get when I read those books. I actually just finished P.S. I like you today and I ready the whole thing in 5 hours and I got so mad when someone interrupted me lol. But I love your stuff when I first read the Fill-In Boyfriend I was drawn to it my 8th grade teacher had to rip the book out of my hands some time and tell me to stop reading. Which usually doesn't happen because she use to force me to read and when I'm forced to read I don't like it but I picked the book out and wanted to read it and I read it even when we didn't have to read. Sometimes when I was reading your books just to see what happened on the next page and I would have to tell myself to stop lol. I know you might not care that I'm just a fourteen year old girl who loves and is addicted to your books but you inspire me so much and thank you for that. I just end finished talking my mom into buying the rest of your books so I can read them all. It may sound weird but your books are my addition it's like I can't but it down I'm drawn to it and I can't wait until they come in, those other books thank you so much you mean the world to me because you finally got me back interested into books again and I'm in love with it. I can't wait till my birthday which is in a month I hope my mom gets me some more books. Thank you so much and I know how much my mom loves that I'm reading again so I know she really appreciates you too! Thank you so much again!!
ReplyDeletePs. I kinda want to fly down to California just to meet you in person!
Love, AbbyLea Masters
Of course I care! It means the world to me. :) Thank you so much for such nice words and making me smile. I'm so happy that you enjoy my books and that they helped you get back into reading. I love hearing that.
DeleteI just emailed you today (3-14-17) for an author study. How long do you think it will take you to email back
ReplyDeleteWill you please write epilogue(s) or short stories related post novels; distance between us , on the fence , the fill-in boyfriend and p.s i like you . I love your writing style alot . I totally fall for your books . <3
ReplyDeletePlus I liked your by your side as well .... Itxx awesome :)
DeleteI've already commented about this on another page, but I am motivated and persistent. I frankly am jealous that pivot point got a sequel and none of your other books did. I've loved every book of yours that I read. But it hurts me so bad that there are no sequels, my favorite being (still) By Your Side. I know its pretty much new so I hope that there will be more buzz. You are my favorite author. I apologize in advanced about bugging you about this. I've read through many of your comments and I know a lot of people beg for sequels, sorry I'm gonna add on to that. But I reread that book twice and I never reread books. I know its not easy but please make a sequel to By Your Side or at least please respond. Big fan, thank you for wasting your time on a middle schooler begging for a sequel. ;)
ReplyDeleteHello Mrs.Kaise West me and my friend were wondering about this amazing wonderful book of yours we want some questions answer if you have time.So we were wondering if you have like a P.O box or a email we can send you a letter too. Thank you if you read this I really appreciate it Mrs.Kaise West your one of my favorite authors. ����
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, no, I don't have a PO Box. I had one at one time and then found I was too lazy to ever check it. That's not a good thing. ;)
DeleteHi, I've read all of your books that are in stores. You are my absolute favorite author, people ask me what my favorite books is and I stand there for 5 minutes thinking about which of your books I like best. I have two questions. One how do I read The Sun, The Moon, and The Truth? And two what is it about? Also I can't wait for lucky in love to come out, I can only reread your books and its probably going to kill me until june. I'm not going to keep asking for a sequel because I know I'm not going to get one. I also have an idea if you are willing to take it, you should write some of your stories from the guy's perspective just like in the Extras in Split Second. Thank you for entertaining me, Jordan.
ReplyDeleteYour comments are making me smile. Thank you for taking the time to leave them and for loving my books. :) THE SUN, THE MOON, and THE TRUTH is a book that can't be read yet. I'm hoping to change that in the future. It was bought several years ago by a publishing house that ended up closing. I love the book so much though so I hope to get it into readers' hands soon. :)
DeleteIt seems you are the kind of author who leaves it to you audience to decide what happens next. That's why only one of your books has a sequel. I am a person who wants to feel satisfied about a book, while that is a great way to do things, it stresses me out. I'm not going to ask for a sequel because the writing process is not easy. But I get really (really) attached to your characters and then I don't know what I want to do after i finish your books. This is a random thought but there are pros and cons to having a still working favorite author because than you can expect a new book to come out or in your case they don't have as many books as you wish they'd have. Sorry about the really random thoughts.
ReplyDeletewhat was your inspiration for writing by your side?
ReplyDeleteThere is a beautiful library in Utah called The Provo Library. That library inspired this book.
DeleteHello, Mrs Kasie, recently one of my friends asked me about novels she should read and our ones were on top of the list. I really love reading your books. I have already read all your books twice. They got a thing about them that you never get bored. Are you writing any new books ??
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Thank you, Annie! That makes me happy. Yes, I am writing all the time. I have a new book coming out in July (Lucky in Love) and then another out in January! I hope you enjoy them. :)
DeleteHey I was wondering if you are going to write a sequal to p.s l like you? I read it in two days and I would love to read more into that world.
ReplyDeleteThank you for wanting more! Right now, there is no sequel planned but maybe one day. :)
DeleteHi Kasie, I love your books and I've read many of them. Actually in the matter of a month, I managed to read "By your side" And "On the fence". I've read more of your books but honestly I think "On The Fence" was my favourite so far. I saw a book you wrote called "Lucky in Love" when will this book be published?
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Thanks so much for reading my books! I'm glad you enjoy them. Lucky In Love comes out July 25th. So less than two months from now! Yay! I hope you enjoy it too.
DeleteSo I know you get asked this a lot and all. I know you wrote the book in 2013 but i love the distance between us. I read it in one day and they I read it again the next to make sure I got every piece of it in my brain. I love on the fence as well but my favorite is the distance between us. Goodness that makes me sound crazy oh well I loving reading and I can't put your books down. I know you said that there is no sequel and maybe in the future but being honest all I want is to see how it all ends because I feel like I didn't get enough Xander and Cayman. Or how Caymen made light of a bad scenario. So will you ever make a sequel or do you think about ever making one. I am rambling sorry. Your fan Leah
ReplyDeleteDo you send out bookplates? If you do, how would I be able to get one?
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs. West! (wow why am I being so formal) anyway... I have an authors projects for my English class... and obviously I picked my favorite author... you! So there are a couple of questions I need answered if you don't mind!!
ReplyDelete1) I'm not really sure why but i need to know 10 important personal dates that are significant in your life
2) I also need some unique facts about your life, I need ones through out you life so probably from childhood till now
3) I am making a video presentation so I would like as many facts as i can get!
Thanks so much for your time!!! (hope you don't think I'm a stalker) (also i am sending this under your instagram account so if you feel like you have read this b4 its the same message lol)
P.S. this is due on October 16 2017 so.... sorry for the freakishly long message!!!
Hello, My name is Kimberly and i am 14 almost 15 years old. I really love your books, especially your love books. I just love what you have done with, "The Distance Between Us", it truly fixed my heart. It reminds me of me and my boyfriend. You are truly a gifted writer and I was wondering if you wanted to proof read some of my story, it ain't done but I think from what I got and what i read they are really good. Thank you for your inspiration.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Jessica and I am 13 years old. I made a cover of Left Behind and am trying to find a way to send it to you. I was hoping via email, but you don't have one. I really really really would LOVE to send it to you. It's on the guitar, just like Lily. It's one of my favorite books ever! How can I contact you in an easy way to send it?
Thanks,
Jessica
Dear Kasie,
ReplyDeleteI have always had a love for reading and writing, but never really thought of it as something I could do when I'm older. Last year, I discovered you and instantly became obsessed. Literally. I mark on my calendar whenever your books come out and count down the days. Anyways, after reading so many of your amazing books, my inner writer exploded and I've been writing stories at home ever since. Recently, we had to write a realistic fiction story for class. When my teacher read, she kept telling me how amazing it was and how I was able to do stuff even she would have struggled doing. I immediately thought of you. I hope you know how much of an impact your books have on your readers. Because of you, my dream is to be an author. I'm just a girl with a lot of time ahead of her before she can achieve her dreams, but I will keep trying as long as it takes and you will be in my mind the whole way. Thank you so much!
Lots of love!
Dear Kasie West,
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love all your books and look up to you. Im 14 and in middle school I've read a lot of books but yours are by far the best i cant wait for any new books you will write.
Hey Kasie! I just want to start off by saying that I love the way you write and your books are the best! My friends and I read On The Fence for a book club and in the end it says that “her eyes fluttered opened” my friends think this means that the whole book was just a dream, but I think it just means that she woke up and is heading out to see Braden because the last sentence says that it was a perfect time for a fence chat. Please shed some light on this! Thanks you!!!
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ReplyDeleteI just want to let you know what an inspiration you are to me and how absolutely amazing every single one of your books are! I really enjoy writing and your books make me want to be better! You are truly such an amazing writer and I hope that one day one of my novels can make the readers feel close to the emotions that you make me feel.
You’re books are actual perfection! I don’t even know which one is my favorite, but all of your books are on my list of favorite books. You're books are absolutely amazing with the plots and character development and WOW!!!! I just can't even express how amazing they are!! It's really great to be able to read a great book with the surety that there will be no bad words or anything bad. I really think you are the best author in the history of the universe! Your books are such feel good books with amazing plot twists that make me scream and giggle. I can’t stop reading once I start; your books seem to turn the pages themselves!
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talents with the world and being my favorite author ever! I was wondering a few things though; How do you think of your characters names? When did you start to write? Do you write anything besides novels (poems, short stories, songs)? How long does it take you to write one book?
Thanks for your time and for your amazing talents,
Sarah (a High School Sophmore in awe of your talents :)
Hi Sarah!! thank you for all your kind words. It makes me happy to read them. And thinking about how much people like you enjoy my books helps me to keep writing. Let's see, you asked me a few questions. My character names? I have such a hard time naming characters. Sometimes I look in baby name books (or online baby name sites), sometimes I ask my kids for some interesting first names they've heard at school, sometimes it's just a name I like. I didn't start writing until I was older (around 30years old). I didn't know I wanted to be a writer when I was younger, but I've always loved to read. I write a poem here and there and for PS I LIKE YOU I had to write some song lyrics but that's the only time I've done that. Each book I write takes me a different amount of time. I usually write the first draft anywhere between 6 weeks and 3 months and then I spend several months editing. Thanks for the questions and for reading my books
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ReplyDeleteHey Awesome Author (yes. I capitalised it),
ReplyDeleteI really want to fangirl right now, which involves at least half a minute of pterodactyl screeches and flapping like a sparrow looking at itself in the mirror (not a pretty sight, I warn you). But, I know that it might scare you and put in a bad impression, if I hadn't made one already...
Okay. The main reason I am commenting is actually because I LOVE HOW YOU MADE A REFERENCE TO THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US IN ON THE FENCE!!! I JUST LOVE IT!!! GAGE CALLING CAYMEN BEAUTIFUL!! HER EYES! CAYMEN TALKING ABOUT XANDER!
iT MAKES ME WANT TO GO afgaj uigiqg.
But, since I want to preserve whatever dignity I have left, I am going to sign off with a
I love that you did that.
Peace out :)
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ReplyDeleteI honestly love your books!!! You have inspired me so much i have always wanted to be an author and I have wrote books but have never shown anyone except my dog if that counts. Reading your books make me want to fall in love with the boy next door, or the mystery guy, or even the boy I have despised my whole life lol. I want to fall in love but I’m still young and I want to fall in love in so many ways so I write them. Love all your books I want to get a hard copy for little library I live the fact of reading books in form because I think it make the experience so much better. I love you so much Kasie West and thank you for being one of my inspirations and providing me with my passion books!!! -Bryton Clark
ReplyDeleteMy site is being weird, sometimes it let's me reply to people, sometimes it doesn't, which is super frustrating. But I am seeing all your comments. Thank you Butterscotch and Bryton for your kind words. It really helps me when I read things like this. I appreciate you reading my books and reaching out!
ReplyDeleteReader4Life, thanks for reading ON THE FENCE! You are right, the whole book was not a dream. At the end, she is just waking up and heading out to the fence. It's showing that they continue their fence chats even after they get together. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you ! You are an amazing author and I hope I can someday write as wonderful as you do !
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ReplyDeleteHey! I love your book P.S. I like you. Do you think you'll ever make a part 2?
ReplyDeleteHey! Love your books. Its so nice to be able to read funny, clever, and adorable romance stories without having to put up with bad language and sex scenes. So thank you! Also, I was wondering if any of your books are connected at all? For example, is the Xander in The Distance Between Us the same as the one briefly mentioned in On the Fence? Just a curious question!
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A fan slightly obsessed with the swoon worthy universe you've created
Thank you for reading my books and your nice words about them. And yes! The Xander in TDBU is the same one briefly mention in OTF. So those two are slightly connected. And then some of my future books will be connected. Love, Life and the List will have a companion novel: Fame, Fate, and the First Kiss.
Deletehello kasie! i read your books 'by your side' and 'love life and the list' these books constantly had me on the edge of my seat! "By your side" was one of my first romance novels and it has made me love the genre. Your books are amazing and i hope to read more!
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ReplyDeleteOmg the first time i read one of your books (p.s i love you) i fell in love once i saw that you had more books i started to read. I have read p.s i like you and the fill in boyfriend. I am now currently reading by your side and listen to your heart. I just saw that you are having 2019 books soon? Im so exited!!! I love to read your books! My favorite so far was my fill in boyfriend. I saw that you had around 16 books! Im gonna beg for them when it is Christmas. I love your books. Everytime i read them at night i usually squeal (i share a room with my sister), causing myself to get in trouble. Your books are the best, everytime i get to the end i wonder if there is another book. Speaking of which, I was wondering if you could make a second book of p.s i like you because i felt like i got left on a hook. I wanted to know more. If you respond please contact me by emailing me at weirdsourpatch1@gmail.com or kaidynce.sheppick@phallstudents.com!!! Thanks! <3
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ReplyDeleteI loooovvve your books! Thank you so much for taking me into your worlds and out of my chaotic life! Do you have any favorite books that I read?
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely love you and your books you are such an inspiration to me and one day I hope I can be as great as you !!! I have officially read almost every single one of your books!!!! I love you so much it would mean A LOT to me if you responded!! PS. Do you have a p.o box I can write to because I would totally write to you
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Thank you thank you thank you. I cant Express how grateful I am to you. To day was my birthday and its official I now own ever Kasie West book that has been published. I love reading and even rereading the beautiful stories that Kasie creates. I have never been disappointed with one of her books. Kasie Wests writing has made such a big difference in my life and I will always read her work.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering, the song that you wrote in the book, I looked it up on YouTube and its not an actual song. Is it okay if I try to but music with it. I would totally give all the credit to you. I just didn't want to do it and then get in trouble for plagerism. I hope to hear from you soon. If you want, you can just email me.
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ReplyDeleteI was wondering if there was an email that i could contact you with? I am writing a few books at the moment (they may not be very good because in 13 but oh well) but i would really like your input on one in specific! thank you!
ReplyDeleteHello, I am almost 14 and I have read On The Fence, By Your Side and PS I Like You in like 1 month. I love your books something about them suck me out of the rest of life. I am always sad when I'm done reading though. Is there and authors you would recommend? I love romance books thank you for being an amazing writer.
ReplyDeleteHey Kasie I absolutely LOVE your love novels its one of my favorite! I own 5 of your books and I have read them about 5 times already. my favorite genre is romance, romance oh and almost forgot romance! I have been trying and begging my parents to buy me the rest of your series but they think its a waist of time! *cry* I don't know if you have noticed but I have done a few donations to your novels so that you can publish more. I was wondering if you had any ideas of how I can convince my parents into letting me read your books again! Anyway I am writing you because I would love to interview you for a school project. If you can please email me as soon as you can? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSincerely Lea.
Dear Kasie,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that I loved your book "By Your Side" when I went to Italy I was so addicted and brought it onto the plane. I was always on the edge of my seat. The book was so good! I love romance novels because of your book and I just want to thank you for making such amazing books! hope you reply and have a great day
Sincerely Ava
I have a quick question. Will there be a sequel to Maybe This Time? I enjoyed this book very much! I would very much like to see if Sophie makes it to New York and what her and Andrew's relationship will turn out.
ReplyDeleteHi kasie. I just wanted to say that I absolutely love all your books. The Fill in Boyfriend was the first one I ever read and now I' hooked on all your books. By your side is my favorite one. It made me cry both happy and sad tears so that's how you know I really really liked it. Thank you for being awesome! cant wait for your next book!
ReplyDeleteHi Kasie, I'm Asia and I love all your books. I have a quastion for you. What's about "The Sun, the Moon and the truth"? I'm really fascinated by this book. I stumbled upon her announcement from 2016 and I can't find her anywhere. Will she show up agan?
ReplyDeleteDear Kasie my favorite author,
ReplyDeleteHi My name is Kat, i've read a majority of you books and i want to read them all. i'm currently reading "On The Fence" and i was wondering if the doll store that Charlie and her brother walk into is Dolls and More from "The Distance Between us" and if the girl behind the counter was Caymen. Is it?
Hi Kasie, I'm a big fan of your books and I had this awesome idea and wondered if you would consider liking my idea. I really want to make a Gacha Life remake of the book Fame, Fate and the First Kiss and then send to you through an email. Reply back and give me your email address if you think you'll like it :3
ReplyDeleteHi Ms. Kasie West, my name is Evelyn and I'm working on a school project with your book "Fame, Fate, and the First Kiss". First off, I love your books so much they give me excitement and inspire me. Second, I have some questions regarding the book, how did you come up with the idea of this book? Have you ever thought in making this book an actual movie? Have you thought on making this a sequel? If you were to rewrite and rename this book what would it be about and what would it be called? Lastly, who's your favorite character in the book? Personally Donavan is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThank you for you time, Evelyn
Kasie, In some of your books you say you have four children Skyler, Autumn, Abby, and Donovan, but in others you say you have four children named Hannah, Autumn, Abby, and Donovan, whats up with that?
ReplyDeleteAre there any new books your currently working on?
ReplyDeleteHi! Kasie, I am absolutely in love with your writing, I never thought that I would love this genre so much, but I can't get enough! I am always hooked! I had this idea while I was writing something for school and it immediately reminded me of you. I'm not sure if you will take ideas from readers, but I wanted to try anyways. I would be so interested if you could write a book, and the main character is a girl who has played soccer her entire life, and she plans to make it a career. She super well-known in her school, and she is super competitive. She has been playing for the school's coach for some a few years, and everyone knows that she is the unspoken favorite because of her skill and personality. She likes to cut up and make jokes, but knows when to take things seriously. She meets this guy who also has a love for the sport, but she thinks he is a jerk as soon as they meet. Later they both realize they are secretly falling for each other, but they are rivals and are both super competitive, so neither of them are going to make a move. But of course in the end everything works out and they both achieve their dreams together. I really hope you see this, and maybe it is some inspiration for you. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to mention my name is Kaylin. :)
DeleteWill By Your Side get a sequel? I've just read it in under 24hrs and absolutely loved it. Now I've just got to reread it over time so I can appreciate it more!
ReplyDeleteAlso do you think some of your books will be turned into movies?
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