Just Shut Up and Drive by Chynna Laird - Book Tour + Giveaway
Just Shut Up and Drive
by
Chynna Laird
Chynna Laird
Genre:
Coming of Age, Contemporary
Coming of Age, Contemporary
One teen, one cranky old man and the open road. What could go wrong?
Eighteen-year old Wil Carter can think of more than a fistful of things he’d
rather do than go on a road trip with his ninety-five year old
grandfather. But when Gramps Wilf barks an order, you listen or get
an earful of grief.
rather do than go on a road trip with his ninety-five year old
grandfather. But when Gramps Wilf barks an order, you listen or get
an earful of grief.
Wil lost his parents in a horrible car accident when he was five. Gramps
has been the only parent he has ever known. Now that he’s ready to
go off to college, the old man says he has things Wil needs to learn
to be the man he’s supposed to be. But the trip turns out to be
more than he bargains for.
has been the only parent he has ever known. Now that he’s ready to
go off to college, the old man says he has things Wil needs to learn
to be the man he’s supposed to be. But the trip turns out to be
more than he bargains for.
Along their week-long road trip across the Canadian Prairies, Wil not only
learns tidbits about his own life, but realizes the grandfather he
thought he knew has mysteries of his own. With each stop they make, a
new layer of emotional truth is revealed…for each of them.
learns tidbits about his own life, but realizes the grandfather he
thought he knew has mysteries of his own. With each stop they make, a
new layer of emotional truth is revealed…for each of them.
Will Gramps teach Wil what he needs to know before the journey ends? And
is Wil strong enough to hear it?
is Wil strong enough to hear it?
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"Good
grief, boy!" Gramps yelled. "You drive like an old lady on a Sunday
afternoon drive. Don't be afraid to push down on that gas pedal."
"Gramps,"
Wil sighed. "I'm going the speed limit. Anyway, what is the hurry?"
"The
hurry is I hate being a passenger, especially yours," he said, emphasizing
each word. "And watch your mouth, boy. You aren't too old for me to give a
whoppin' to."
"You're
just ticked because they won't let you drive anymore. It's your own fault for
not taking care of your eyes. And for the record, I'm not exactly thrilled at
the moment having you as a passenger."
"You
better watch your attitude, or I'll take this truck back."
"Correct
me if I'm wrong, but it was Dad's, right? And I think you told me he wanted you
to give it to me. Guess that means it isn't yours to take."
Gramps got
a sour look on his stern face, like he'd just sucked on a lime. "Don't you
be talking to me like I'm some crazy old coot who's lost his mind. I remember
what I said. Shoulda charged you for it, considering the lip I have to put up
with every time I'm gonna be in here with you."
"And
what makes you think I'm going to drive you around everywhere in this beautiful
truck? I'll chauffeur you around in my car."
"That
piece of crap? Hmph. Forget it."
Wil stared
at the road ahead of them. "You could take a cab, you know. Or the bus."
Sam Hill help the poor drivers.
"Nah,"
Gramps said, slugging back the rest of his coffee and shoving the empty cup in
a plastic bag. "I get much more pleasure out of torturing you than I would
a stranger."
I noticed.
"Alrighty, then. So you got a plan for us, or are we just going to keep
going until we run out of gas?"
Gramps
crossed his arms over his chest and looked out his window. "First stop is
gonna be Elie."
Wil
released a sharp breath and squinted. "Seriously? There's, like, 100
people living there."
"Six
hundred and fifty."
"Close
enough. And I'm sure the census people were able to gather them all in one
place and count them at once. C'mon, Gramps. What could possibly be in that
small town worth checking out? If we drive straight on, we can get to Portage
la Prairie for lunch—"
"Just
because a place isn't all lit up like Vegas doesn't mean it shouldn't be
visited," Gramps interrupted. "Some places need to be seen because
they're gold mines for memories. We're stopping at Elie."
Wil had a
smart-butt retort clinging to the tip of his tongue, but he held it there after
giving Gramps a side-glance. The old man rested his chin on his right fist and
stared out his window.
"Fine.
I guess we're stopping at Elie," Wil mumbled.
Like my
vote even counted.
CHYNNA LAIRD – is a psychology/criminology major, freelance writer and
author living in Edmonton, Alberta with her husband, Ryan, three
daughters [Jaimie (fourteen), Jordhan (twelve), and Sophie (eight)]
and baby boy, Xander (ten). Her passion is helping children and
families living with Sensory Processing Disorder, mental and
emotional disorders and other special needs.
author living in Edmonton, Alberta with her husband, Ryan, three
daughters [Jaimie (fourteen), Jordhan (twelve), and Sophie (eight)]
and baby boy, Xander (ten). Her passion is helping children and
families living with Sensory Processing Disorder, mental and
emotional disorders and other special needs.
You’ll find her work in many online and in-print parenting, inspirational,
Christian and writing publications in Canada, United States,
Australia, and Britain. In addition, she’s authored an
award-winning children’s book (I’m Not Weird, I Have SPD), two
memoirs (the multi award-winning, Not Just Spirited: A Mom’s
Sensational Journey With SPD and White Elephants), a Young Adult
novella (Blackbird Flies), an adult Suspense/Thriller (Out Of Sync),
a Young Adult Suspense/Paranormal (Dark Water) and a contemporary New
Adult novel (Just Shut Up and Drive,). She is presently working on a
sequel to Not Just Spirited as well as the next book in the Dark
Water series. Stayed tuned as Chynna has several Works-In-Progress on
the go.
Christian and writing publications in Canada, United States,
Australia, and Britain. In addition, she’s authored an
award-winning children’s book (I’m Not Weird, I Have SPD), two
memoirs (the multi award-winning, Not Just Spirited: A Mom’s
Sensational Journey With SPD and White Elephants), a Young Adult
novella (Blackbird Flies), an adult Suspense/Thriller (Out Of Sync),
a Young Adult Suspense/Paranormal (Dark Water) and a contemporary New
Adult novel (Just Shut Up and Drive,). She is presently working on a
sequel to Not Just Spirited as well as the next book in the Dark
Water series. Stayed tuned as Chynna has several Works-In-Progress on
the go.
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