Natasha Mostert Interview and iPad Contest Live Today!
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Interview:
Hi Natasha!
Welcome to Bitten by Books, we are excited to have you here today!
I would like to thank you taking the time to join us for the question and answer session with our readers. It has been very interesting to get to know more about you and what makes you tick as a writer! Readers, if you haven’t done so already please stop by and get your copy of Natasha’s new release Keeper of Light and Dust.
BBB: What are the most challenging and the most rewarding aspects of writing?
NM: I love research and it shows. There is a lot of stuff in my books that is quite a challenge to explain in an entertaining way. In SEASON OF THE WITCH I write about The Art of Memory – a rather esoteric concept – and in Keeper of Light and Dust I even dip my toe into quantum physics!
For me, the most difficult part of writing is to incorporate all that lovely research material into my story without making my readers go, Huh? Sending your readers to sleep or confusing them, is not high on an author’s wish list. A thriller has to move; the pages have to turn. I may find the mating habits of slugs riveting, but my readers probably will not. And the reader is always king.
The most rewarding aspect of writing? Like all authors I am blessed. I am paid to let my imagination run riot. What’s more, I get to dream up heroes and villains who are larger than life: brilliant, good-looking, hugely talented. Not only do I get to hang out with these guys, I dream about them every night. My husband knows all about this by the way, and no longer freaks out when he finds doodles with the names of other men surrounded by hearts next to the telephone.
BBB: Please explain for our readers how your childhood growing up in South Africa influenced your interest in mysticism.
NM: In Africa, mysticism fits in seamlessly with reality. And what is considered “magic” and “paranormal” in the West, is considered very much part of everyday life over there. If you grow up in an environment like this it is certain to influence the way in which you look at the world.
I was extremely fortunate to have as my nanny a Zulu woman who was training to be a witch doctor (isangoma.) She sharpened my awareness of things that cannot be easily explained: synchronicities, coincidences, those little things that hint at something hiding behind the dusty curtain of everyday living. She certainly had a huge influence on my interest in mysticism.
BBB: You combine the paranormal with science and technology. Did you plan this approach, or did it just happen while writing?
NM: I suppose it just happened. What pleases me more than anything is to receive messages from readers saying they can’t tell in my books where reality ends and fantasy begins.
Paranormal stories are usually sensual, resonant stories filled with dark images that are tinged with apocalyptic fire. This appeals to me. But I also I find that very often science can be far more fantastical than what is considered “supernatural”. When I researched KEEPER I happened to read a book on biophotonics — “light inside the body” — and was fascinated. We all have tiny fugitive pulses of light inside of us. Who knew? This is hard science, but it also poetic , wondrous and makes for a great idea for a story. And this is how I came to write Keeper of Light and Dust. My vampire is a man not interested in blood, but in light!
BBB: What character (s) in any of your books is most like you?
NM Ah,well. Sadly, I live a very boring life. Only my characters do amazing things: bungee jumping, posing in the nude, walking through memory palaces or cracking the secret of eternal life. Me? I snack obsessively and stare at my computer screen for nine hours a day.
It is true that the heroine in Keeper of Light and Dust, Mia Lockhart, is a martial artist and that I have practiced kickboxing for eight years. But that is as far as it goes. She is also a practitioner of FA GUNG, an ancient art whereby she can heal through energy. I have problems removing a band aid strip from its wrapping. She has martial arts skills that will put Jackie Chan’s to shame. I’m clumsy and have broken bones while sparring. But I did enjoy living vicariously through Mia and sending her on adventures.
BBB: How would you say that your interest in physical activities such as kickboxing and running have influenced your writing?
NM: If I did not have a dojo to go to at the end of my writing day.,I don’t know how I would keep sane and healthy. Writing is not only a very sedentary occupation, it is a lonely one. Kickboxing is a tough work out and it burns the calories. Without it, I would look like Jabba the Hutt. Furthermore, I do full contact sparring, which means I am forced to engage with my fellow students in a very physical and direct manner. This is excellent therapy for a desk bound writer. Physical activity also keeps me grounded. It is the only time I switch off from my work completely. Every other minute of the day (and my dreaming life for that matter) is occupied by fictional characters.
As a bonus: my experiences in the dojo gave me the idea for a book – Keeper of Light and Dust!
BBB: How do you keep track of your world building?
NM: Notes, many notes. I plan compulsively. I have to, as my stories are quite intricate. If I don’t plan and keep on top of all the material, I’ll write myself into a corner.
BBB: What do you feel are the benefits of the new electronic readers such as Kindle 2 or Sony Digital Book Reader to the environment?
NM: Not sure if you mean by environment – physical or reading environment? If physical, I suppose they will help towards a paperless environment, which makes eco sense. On the other hand, you will now have many more electronic devices to dispose of and people aren’t always good with recycling.
Reading environment: they’ll attract more readers, I hope. The next generation will probably only rarely read a paper book. I find this sad and I know many others do too. Still, if we had all grown up in a world in which books did not exist except on e readers, we wouldn’t be missing paper and it wouldn’t even occur to us that there is an alternative.
BBB: What impact do electronic readers create on the bottom line for authors in the end? Do you feel they have a negative impact or positive, or no impact at all that you can see?
NM: These are early days for authors but there is already blood in the water between publishers and producers of e readers such as Amazon. The real problem lies with hardbacks. An author’s royalty on a hardback is much higher than it is on a paperback, which is why publishers allow a year to pass before bringing out the paperback edition. What Amazon is doing is to wipe out that higher royalty by making the book immediately available on its Kindle for 9.99. Who will now buy the hardback? Especially for commercial fiction? This is why some publishers refuse to allow Amazon to release some of their books on the e reader at the discounted price.
It is important, though, that readers realize that we hapless writers have no say in this dispute. So if readers start posting one star Amazon reviews to “punish” an author for a high book price (as has been known to happen,) it’s pretty unfair on the writer. Ours not to wonder why, ours just to do and die — as the poet says.
BBB: You’ve written quite a bit about reviews on your blog, specifically regarding the interesting dance between authors and reviewers. Considering the sensitive nature of giving and receiving reviews in general, what keeps you going? Do you actively pursue reviews (to be brave) or do you shy away from them whenever possible?
NM: Yes, I do actively pursue reviews and rely on my in-house publicist to make sure to get the book out there and in view. You cannot be a shy author. If people don’t know about your book, they won’t buy it. I don’t know how brave I am, but the first thing a published writer needs to learn is to handle criticism. The one thing you can be sure of is that you will not be able to please every-one all of the time. Even Hemingway received bad reviews.
Most reviewers do a good job. And authors don’t expect to be coddled. They accept that if a reviewer doesn’t like the book, she or he has every right to say so. My beef is with lazy reviewers who skim and then end up with inaccuracies in their reviews or giving away the punch line of your novel. I am also not fond of reviewers who use their reviews as a vehicle to show off their own cleverness and biting wit. Authors spend months writing a book – it takes me two years to finish a novel – and all we ask is of a reviewer to be professional.
Reviewers in general, have been kind to me and I am very grateful for their opinion and their time. But every now and then you get a review that makes you go — right , that one hurt. I recently received a stinker of a review in which the reviewer told me to go back to selling shoes (I used to sell shoes to get money to go to college.) That’s getting personal and is, I think, unacceptable.
In the end, though, reviewers and writers are locked in a symbiotic relationship: the one cannot do without the other. But there is no doubt that the reviewer holds the power position. And with great power comes great responsibility — if you’ll pardon the cliché.
BBB: Your titles are just as compelling as your stories. Do you go through a lot of titles before you find the right one or does one just jump out as your are writing? Does the title ever come first and influence the book?
NM: I usually have a title in mind by the time I start writing the book. They usually jump out at me in the months when I’m still engaged in doing research.
But authors seldom get to keep the titles they choose. I’ve written five books and three of my titles bit the dust. Only WINDWALKER, and SEASON OF THE WITCH were accepted by my editors. The publisher always has the final say.
BBB: Please share with us what can we expect from you next?
NM: I am very excited as I am at present in negotiations to sell the movie rights to Keeper of Light and Dust. And if everything works out, I will be writing the screenplay. Scriptwriting is something I’ve always wanted to try, so I am keeping my fingers crossed.
BBB: Do you have any upcoming appearances? If so where can our readers find you?
NM: Last year (when the hardback edition of KEEPER was released) was the year I set aside for promotion. I did 62 radio interviews, participated in literature festivals and so forth. This year is my quiet year when I get stuck in and do the writing!
However, I will definitely be in New York City for the annual Thrillerfest convention in July. This is a four day event and I will be taking part in a panel discussion and signing books. I may be heading to San Francisco for Bouchercon in October but I haven’t decided yet. It all depends on manuscript deadlines and other such gruesome things.
A few questions for the readers:
1. Please play The Keeper Game on my website. www.thekeepergame.com It is in the form of a fun personality quiz and at the end of the game you will be given a profile and told if you are a Healer, a Warrior or a Thief! Let me know if you agree with the profile you received and whether you “recognize” yourself in the description!
2. Anything about the game you particularly enjoyed? Anything you would have liked to see included?
3. If you can take the books of only one author with you to a desert island, which author would you choose? Why?
4. The villain in Keeper of Light and Dust is a brilliant scientist and martial artist who has cracked the secret to eternal life. If you had to choose a song for him, what would it be?
5. Which “scene” in the dramatized trailer of Keeper of Light and Dust did you find most imaginative and interesting? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcfu3mUHo2s
6. My heroine is a tattoo artist and a martial artist. She has a chameleon as a pet. If you could design an outfit for her, what would it look like?
7. What is your favourite spot where you like to read? And for those of you who are Kindle readers, do you ever take it with you to the bathtub?
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CONTEST: She is giving away these prizes to six lucky contest entrants on the Bitten by Books site. Open to readers worldwide.
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1 Pair of Pink Boxing Gloves (These ship from the UK you must allow a minimum of 8 weeks for them to arrive)
You can also enter to win an iPad and a pair of pink boxing gloves on Natasha’s site in a separate contest that is not affiliated with BBB that she is holding here: http://www.thekeepergame.com/
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Comment by heidi cheramie
Hi Natasha,
I have read Keeper of Light and Dust and it is brilliant. My question: where do you possibly go from here subject wise, scope wise? You have an amazing amount of research and imagination in this piece.
Hi, Heidi My first book was published ten years ago — I average about a book every two years. I decided to seek an agent before submitting. After reading stories about editors not checking their slush piles I thought it might best to find an agent to do the heavy lifting on my behalf! It took me two years to find an agent willing to take me on, though. But it was worth it!
If you can take the books of only one author with you to a desert island, which author would you choose? Why?
- I would take Ilona Andrew’s Kate Daniel’s series with me, because I lovvve the world that they created.
What is your favorite spot where you like to read?
- I love reading while i’m lying in bed or at school on the benches.
Looking forward to reading keeper of light and dust in sounds greeat!!
- I rsvped for this event.
Sonja! Thanks so much! The way it works for me is that I will read something, which will kickstart my imagination. It always happens serendipitously for me — I don’t really plan for it to happen. Usually I’ll read a non-fiction book or an article that makes me go: Yeah! This is it! With KEEPER I read a book on biophotonics. With Midnight Side, an article on Lucid Dreaming. With Season of the Witch a book about The Art of Memory. Once I have the research under my belt (several months of work) I let the imagination take over…
@van P I think all true readers — the ones who can’t live without books read in bed! If a book is the last thing you see before turning off the light then you are a true believer
Haven’t read Ilona Andrew’s myself but will check her out on your recommendation!
Good evening Natasha
Did you think you were taking a big risk by including your passion for kick boxing in your last work? lots of writers no dount use there own personal experiences in their work but was there not a danger in your choice putting off new readers?
I always read in or on my bed…… books are a perfect link between imagination and dreams so it makes sense right?
So, with all this tattoo talk, what I want to know is when is Natasha going to get hers?
Hi Natasha,
I played the game and it said I’m a healer. I used to ride on my town’s volunteer rescue squad so I guess that’s appropriate. The questions in the game were interesting – they make you think.
I haven’t read the book yest so I can’t answer your other questions.
You said your characters get to do all of the exciting things. If you could travel anyplace you wanted where would you go?
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@john You’re right that writers can sometimes become self-indulgent when they write about their passions. On the other hand, it can also imbue the writing with integrity and great feeling.
I flatter myself in thinking that kickboxing is interesting and will appeal to readers — especially with so many great kick-ass females out there! Think Lara Croft! Think Buffy!
But maybe I shouldn’t write my next book about pet rocks — my other passion
How about making a small cameo part in any film productions of your novels?
In the sytle done by Alfred Hitchcock maybe. Or how about you yourself narrating the diary entries?
part of that didn’t appear! i meany narrating the diary entries in Season of the Witch
@Joe Oh man. I keep wimping out. In my own defence: my husband is dead set against ink. I keep freaking him out by telling him I plan to have his lovely face tattooed on my…shoulder. Sadly, he isn’t flattered.
Seriously, though. I’ve been thinking about getting tattoos representing each one of my books inked down my spine. Although from all the visits to tattoo parlours I’ve made for my research, it looks to me as though the bony bits are the painful bits… Maybe you can share with us your ink adventures
Hi, Natasha!
1. Your sign is the Samurai. Your code word is courage. Your totem is the lion. Even though you can be imaginative, you are a feet-on-the ground individual and often do not have much patience with mystical and otherworldly things. You have great mental and physical courage and do not back away from danger. You are a balanced individual. Neither your heart nor your head rules your life.
That’s pretty fair.
2. Some idea of how much longer the quiz is going to be would be nice. So would “none of the above” options.
3. I would take the books by Nora Roberts with me, because she’s the most prolific author I can think of and I’d like to have a big selection. Plus she covers a fair amount of concepts even if she is primarily a romance author – paranormal, mystery, time travel, etc.
4. Sixty Years On by Elton John, as a reminder that eternal life isn’t everybody’s dream.
5. I liked the opening scene with the woman fighting best.
6. It would be a practical outfit.
7. I like to read in my lay-z-boy. I have a kindle but I don’t have a bathtub.
* I RSVP’d for this event & tweeted: http://twitter.com/eldestmuse/status/11320994088
Question for you–paranormal books often come in series, do you have any series or plan to write any sequels? From what I could gather, KEEPER is a stand-alone original story.
@ Sandy G: I’d like to travel to Easter Island! All those enigmatic rock faces…I know they’ll give me ideas for a book.
Hi Natasha -
Great interview!!!
I loved Keeper of Light and Dust! If I had to choose a theme song for your light-stealing villain it would be Queen’s “Who wants to live forever” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L8-FTvSVxs&feature=player_embedded
Congratulations on the chance to write the screenplay for your book!!! What a great opportunity!!!
I twittered this link and I’m posting it on facebook too!
Lisa
@Cally: I’ve written five books and they are all stand-alones. My publisher would love me to write a series as this is a great way to build reader loyalty.
My problem is I get bored with my leading men! While I write the book I am totally smitten with them but by the end of two years, they’re toast! I have to move on. A series is also quite limiting as you have to stay within certain boundaries. My books cover a great many topics and are set all over the world.
Sometimes I wish I wrote series books as it will save me a lot of time research wise, not to mention having to come up with a complete new set of characters every time.
@John. A cameo appearance? Methinks not. Good grief – I know I’ll make a fool of myself.
Also, I’m afraid the author has no say in casting. Rather sad, that.
@Lisa; Thanks Lisa! I forgot about the Queen song – great choice! My own choice was Alphaville’s Forever Young. A little cheesy maybe, but so poignant -)
@John: Just saw the second part of your question (sorry — the comments are coming through very slowly on my computer). I am very flattered that you would suggest I read the diary entries for Season of the Witch– you were at The Richmond Literature Festival last year where you heard me read. So thanks muchly!
Forgot to mention that I did RSVP for this too…
And I was also a Healer in your Keeper game which was very fitting for me…
(Although secretly I really wanted to be a warrior! 
Lisa
Hello Natasha, hope you’re well.
How’s the new book coming along? I’ve not spoken to you for so long, it seems like I never have the time to catch up.
Is there anything that you would consider out of bounds or not appropriate/suitable for one of your books? and as far as the paranormal side of things where would you draw a line?
Andy.
@ Lisa: Yes, Warrior is a nice profile and is the profile of my male Hero. But the Healer is usually considered the glamour profile
I keep coming up as Thief. I wrote the game myself so I should able to swing it any way I want ( and I want to be a Healer) but no go. On the other hand, The Thief is the most interesting profile of the bunch…
I think the symbols sound perfect, but not at the risk of upsetting anyone close ofc…… I’ve been lucky in being able to share my inky experiences with someone who means a lot and gets it too! its one of the things I think you have captured so well in The Keeper, the whole tattoo experience, there is definitely more than just ink going in.
ok, I have a question from Debs….. The idea of searching for or seeking something is a major theme in your books…. have you found what you are looking for?
Hello, Natasha
I love all your works. You’re really inspiring person! So I want to ask you what inspires you?
My favorite book of yours is “Season of Witch” – so magical book. How you decide to write this? Is anybody inspire your characters?
Love by Bulgaria,
Yours Anna
Andy! Great to see you here!
I probably will never do full-blown horror. You know the kind of thing I mean: severed fingers, women being tortured by insane, giggling stalkers, graphic exploitation scenes of violence.
The weird thing, though, is that even though my books have very little blood in them, they are often shelved in the horror section. Season of the Witch was even nominated for The Horror Guild Award in 2008. Not that I complain about keeping company with Stephen King – a former winner — but I’m slightly puzzled. And critics usually use words such as “unsettling”, “disturbing” and “creepy” to describe my work.
Paranormal for me means mystical. And I consider nothing within the mystical realm out of bounds.
So great hearing from you again!
@ Joe. Ah, do any of us ever find what we seek ( she asks wistfully). Tell Deb the answer is No, and I hope I never do! You know what they say about journeys and destinations…
As an author: it is good if one’s characters have strong desires – that’s what keeps the narrative ticking over.
As for me personally: I think I need some yearning or desire to drive me. Otherwise I’ll end up content, smug and playing with my pet rocks:-)
@ Ann Dimiter: Bulgaria! Yeah! I loved the book jacket they chose for the Bulgarian edition of Season of the Witch.
What inspires me? So many things. Music. Things I read. Images. People’s faces. Overheard conversations. Ceiling details!
I try not to base the characters in my books on real people as I think that would be unfair to friends and people I know. I also don’t want them to be concerned that if they hang out with me, they have to watch what they say as they could end up in one of my books! But I do “borrow” traits, habits and quirks.
Season of the Witch was a special book. The two sisters just jumped into my head: fully-formed. They are quite enigmatic women, of course, and ultimately unknowable. Even I don’t quite understand them…
RSVP”
I was just introduce to your books.
Took the test and I am warrior (that was fun)
My favorite author I would take is hard to decide
toss up between Kathryn Smith, Ann Bishop and Patricia Briggs
Who is your favorite author?
Should I read Season of the Witch before Keeper of Light and Dust
Thanks
Looking forward to good reading
Ha! Well if the Healer is the glamour profile maybe it’s not so bad…
Truth is, I really like sparring and imagine myself as this fearless warrior when I’m doing it… Then I take off the gloves and I’m right back to Mom again.
Maybe I’m a dual personality! LOL Yeah, maybe that’s it…
Lisa
I agree totally, and I think that is what makes your books so special, you have tapped into so well… the greatest desire of all
sorry, couldn’t help myself.
@Shirley: I’m like you – it would be tough for me to choose a favourite author. I love Jorge Luis Borge — he was an Argentinian writer – and he writes about murder, philosophy and magic in a brilliant, melancholy and elusive voice. But he wrote mostly short stories.
Season of the Witch and Keeper of Light and Dust are not “related” — in other words, they don’t follow on each other and are completely “stand-alone novels.” So you can try either one first! Hope you enjoy them.
@ Lisa: Aha! You ARE a healer, dear lady! Healers (at least in Keeper of Light and Dust) have dual personalities! They are martial artists and have those killer moves, but they are also able to use their own energy to heal. Now how cool is that…and glamorous.
@Joe: The greatest desire of all. Very funny. Tell Deb to keep you in line!
Hi Natasha, so nice to be here with you today. Although I was secretly hoping to be a Healer, the results revealed the hidden side of me: I am a Thief! And yes, I did recognize myself in the profile. I don’t share Adrian’s obsession to have eternal life but I do share the Monk sisters’ obsession with knowledge and I wouldn’t like to die before I find the ultimate, most well-kept secret of the universe:))
I enjoyed the Keeper game, especially the quotes from the book and the well-thought questions. I also loved the Memory Game, which kept me busy and happy for days (it took me a while to learn all the symbols used in alchemy).
In all your novels (or the three I have read), I have noticed a reoccurring theme: breaking into whatever means private space (home, personal computer, mind, retreat, etc). My question is: if you had the choice to read someone
Thank you
Now I cant’ wait to get started and I am going to check out Jorge Luis Borge
Hello Natasha, In the Keeper Game I got the Healer, yes I do recognize myself in the description. I would take the books of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s at least I would be given the chance to read each and everyone of them. A great villian song I guess would be Mind Game by Lame Ducks. I loved the Science Scene in the Keeper of Light and Dust trailer. I think the heroine would look stunning in Red. Any place I can prop up my feet and read without interuptions is a good spot for reading.
I have got to get your book now.
Random question Whats your favorite color?
Thanks for the answer, Natasha. You’re amazing!
Do you actually believe in magic?
Ah Richmind…just down the road for me. Your voice would be perfect.For those who haven’t met the good lady, her voice is as charming as she is.
Would you ever challenge a hostile review of your work?
I’ve just read ‘Relentless’ by Dean Koontz where a writer is forced to go on the run with his family to escape a psycho critic! Personally i would be able to ignore a scathing review if those i cared about still liked my work.
Natasha it’s good to hear from you too,
I think words like “Disturbing”, “unsettling” & “Creepy” are fair comment, they pretty much sum up how I felt about the Reverend when I read Windwalker, I think I’ve told you that before though….a seriously creepy guy!
Glad to hear you’re going to leave the full Hammer House of Horror stuff out of your books, true horror works best when it’s left to the imagination, keep it cerebral that’s what I say.
Andy.
@Mariana: Another thief? Great. You and me both! Obsessives. Won’t our mothers be proud. But we stick with whatever is our passion and surely that can’t be all bad. Plus The Thief in Keeper is, after all, also the character who makes the hero’s journey!
So pleased you enjoyed the games! I’ll tell you a secret. I wrote The Memory Game as well, but when I played it through recently, it took me something like seven minutest to get through it. A memory artist, I’m not. When I wrote Season of the Witch I also tried to create my own Memory Palace but I couldn’t get past the entrance hall.
OK. You noticed something I haven’t — and it is giving me pause. But you’re absolutely right! I like to snoop!
Whose mind would I like to enter… This is a very delicious question…I would like to say Stephen Hawking but I would probably be baffled by the brilliance I find in there. President Obama’s? Although I suppose that could be scary. Knowing the darkest secret of the most powerful person on the planet. I need to ponder this, Mariana. It’s probably going to keep me awake nights!
@ Beet Troels: Lame Ducks. Cool, cool choice. And you liked the science scene! My mating dragonflies
I’m so pleased. No one ever chooses that scene.
My own favourite colour is aubergine. And wine red…
Thanks for your interest. Hope you enjoy the company of my Keeper.
@Ann: I believe that there is luminosity hiding in the shadow of the mundane. And things that hover at the periphery of our vision. If that’s magic, then I believe in it. I grew up in an environment where magic permeates every aspect of everyday life.
Thank you. But it is my readers who are amazing!
How have you found people took to Ash? do they see him as a villain?…. My opinion of him bounced all over the place as I read….I’ve noticed people always seem to be surprised when they get the Thief result on the game. I love my Thief status!
“I believe that there is luminosity hiding in the shadow of the mundane. And things that hover at the periphery of our vision. If that
@John: I probably would not challenge a hostile review in public. I’ve seen some authors do it but they always seem to end up with the short end of the stick. The best thing is, of course, if you have wonderful readers who come to your defence.
From an emotional point of view, I am able to shrug off a scathing review very easily. But writing is a commercial enterprise. If an important critic slams your work, you are bound to lose new readers and making new readers is what this business is all about. Your readership has to grow constantly or you will very soon find yourself without a publisher. Sad, but true.
Charming? Ah, thanks, John. And thanks again for that marathon seven hours you drove to the festival in absolute apocalyptic weather. I will never forget that!
@Andy: Yes, cerebral is best. Jung said that nothing is more frightening than watching your own mind self-destruct. Quite a few of my characters have to go through that rather unsettling experience!
How much magic there is in your words. It IS the magic! If you keep write that kind of books, if you keep talk like this. You’ll make new magical actuality that probably you already made in us – our fans. So that’s why you are the Amazing one, not us.
@Joe: You love your Thief status. Now why does that not surprise me, oh most unconventional one
The girls seem to like Ash! I had a lovely review recently, which described him as “hotness on legs”! Yeah! The guys tend to be more wary.
Ash is the interesting character in my book, I think, because this is the character who makes the hero’s journey, even though he is the villain. He stays a psychotic killer, of course, but he does have that final insight into the greatest desire…(no jokes!)
@Ann: Magic in my words? Now that is a true compliment. You’ve made me a happy author.Thank you!
You just have to be happy author! When I read your books I like fly away or something and can’t take my eyes of the book till I just end it. And when I read I didn’t see words or letters. I see pictures. And this is magical too. You’re magical. You have an amazing author. And if you’re happy now – than I am happy. And if I was a reason for your happiness even for a minute – then you can’t imagine how happy I can be right now!
The book sounds very interesting. I can’t wait to read it.
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Hi Natasha,
I can’t believe I haven’t seen that you’ve got another book out! (Last time I sought you out–all stalker like on the internet to your conveniently bookmarked website–I did see that you were working on ‘Keeper of Light and Dust’, but its release seems to have passed me by. I know…not all that stalker like of me!) I love your writing and always look forward to seeing what esoteric element you’re going to tackle next. I read ‘The Midnight Side’ when it came out and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Taking your test I came out as a Healer; I always think when doing these sort of pick and answer type games and the ‘psychological’ tests that you answer in the moment…and if you had to answer it again a little later, you might have a different answer. We’re all mutable…but it was interesting and it made me even more set on reading the book.
Picking a song for your villain; Static-X
@Kristina: Thanks for the interest! Hope you enjoy hanging out with Mia and Ash!
@James: I remember that Static -X song — it was on the Queen of the Damned soundtrack as well. Great choice!
Now. Backtrack for just a second. There I was reading your lovely comments about Midnight Side,about being a (benign) stalker, about this author knowing how to build tension — yes, yes, — some more please…
And then…Whammo! You read my books on your phone? Really? Wow, James. One the one hand — you go! You’re a twenty-first century man and the rest of us are dinosaurs. On the other hand…the phone? Really? I mean, really, really? You read about my two witches bungee jumping and posing in the nude on a screen the size of two postage stamps?
Seriously, I’m just pulling your leg. As long as my readers enjoy my books, I don’t care how they do it. Here’s wishing you a steady thumb and waterproof phone!
Yes, I like to ground the fantasy and esoteric elements in a realistic framework. The esoteric elements come easy to me — I always have them floating through my mind — but it is making them believable, that’s tough. I don’t want my readers to practise “a willing suspension of disbelief” — I like them to accept unquestioningly the veracity of the world I create.
Hope you enjoy Keeper!
Question: Since you’ve written stories with women in strong positions, I thought I should ask you, how do you think the world would fair if women were running the world?
1. I am a Warrior-I do recognize myself in the description. I think of myself as a balanced, feet on the ground realist.
2. I enjoyed the questions which were though provoking. I wonder if the question should test our integrity more somehow?
3. I’d take the works of Dean R. Koontz. I’ve never managed to go through all his backlist and that would be the perfect opportunity to do it.
4. I’m totally clueless when it comes to selecting music or songs, but I think I’d pick a piece of classical music without lyrics that wouldn’t get dated since it’s going to be needed for eternity.
5. The scene with the hand connected / operated insect.
6. I think it would be a skin tight body suit with protective qualities made of bullet proof material in a green camouflage material much like chameleon skin, sensitive to the wear’s needs.
7. I like to read in bed.
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@Sue: What would the world be like if women were in charge…Fairer, warmer, fuzzier. Fewer wars as women do not want to see their sons go into battle. But probably, also a great deal more boring. Men are restless creatures, bless their hearts. And curious. And because they have problems settling down, they like to explore far horizons. Of course, I am over-generalising here.
Interesting about the integrity question. I think there is only one…Would you kill a bird if you would thereby gain exceptional martial arts skills?
Classical music that will keep its power for all eternity. Now that’s a smart answer. Something that won’t date. Bach! Of course!
I loved your body suit comment. In Keeper, she wears her Keeper outfit for the final blow-out martial arts confrontation scene. You are so close!
I’m beginning to get annoyed at how bookstores catergorize authors works. The crime section seems to get bigger and bigger whilst the horror section seems to be tucked away in a far flung corner. I confess to moving books around stores at times as i feel they are wrongly portrayed. What would you call a new section that catered for all?
Hi Natasha,
I can’t believe I haven’t seen that you’ve got another book out! (Last time I sought you out–all stalker like on the internet to your conveniently bookmarked website–I did see that you were working on ‘Keeper of Light and Dust’, but its release seems to have passed me by. I know…not all that stalker like of me!) I love your writing and always look forward to seeing what esoteric element you’re going to tackle next. I read ‘The Midnight Side’ when it came out and I’ve been hooked ever since–since we’re talking about quality here, I won’t complain about waiting so long between books.
Taking your test I came out as a Healer; I always think when doing these sort of pick and answer type games and the ‘psychological’ tests that you answer in the moment…and if you had to answer it again a little later, you might have a different answer. We’re all mutable…but it was interesting and it made me even more set on reading the book–as if I needed more motivation.
Picking a song for your villain; Static-X
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1. I’m a Warrior, and I mostly agree with the profile.
2. I liked that I really had to think on the questions, some were hard choices!
3. I think I’d take all of Stephen Kings novels, simply because they could keep me busy for awhile!!
4. I’m not sure what song I would pick…
5. Sorry, my computer is having technical difficulties with youtube…lol.
6. I once read about this armor that was super thin and tight, but nothing was able to pentrate it, it was breathable, and comfortable. It blended to it’s surroundings, so that would fit well.
7. I love to read in my hammock outside when it’s pretty. Curled up in the bed when it’s cold.
I do own a kindle, and I do take it with me into the bathtub, but I always tightly zip it up in a see-through freezer baggie so that no water can splash on it!
Hello Natasha, haven’t had the pleasure of reading your books yet.
What is the best writing advice you ever been given?
Took The Keeper Game and I am a Healer. Fascinating game, I truly enjoyed it and learned something also.
I have many favorite authors but I would choose Paulo Coelho to take with me.
The trailer was great, I liked the scene where the heroine is doing the kick butt action of martial arts.
I read in my very comfortable sofa.
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Ah, yes. Categories. Sometimes I think it would be best if we simply stick to the alphabet without slapping a label on the author. On the other hand, I know I’ve stumbled across new writers because I happened to browse a certain section of the book store.
I’m one of those exasperating authors whose books straddle genres. Publishers and booksellers generally are not happy with me as they don’t know where to place me on the shelf. In the paranormal section? Horror? Fantasy? Crime? I’ve ended up all over the place!
Don’t know what I would call a new section that catered for all. Not sure it would work? Can you see Keeper next to Briget Jones’s Diary
Oops, Let me clarify, I would take Paulo Coelho book The Alchemist. It’s an amazing story of adventure and self discovery.
@Angela: I’m a huge Stephen King fan myself. The Shining is hands-down the scariest book I’ve ever read. Salem’s Lot is my favourite vampire story. And I admire King as a writer: he has such an angel ear for language.
A hammock! Oh, my. Can I tell you how wonderful that sounds here in rain drenched London where we have handkerchief sized gardens — if at all?
I smiled with admiration when I read about your see-through freezer baggie. I would never have thought of that!
The Keeper next to Bridget Jones…oh my!
I can see Little next to Mostert though….
@James: if you’re scanning down here — scroll up to my response to your comment above — I think there are gremlins in the system. And thanks – it warms my heart to think I don’t need a series to have loyal fans. A lucky author am I.
@ Ana: The best writing advice I’ve ever been given was actually a quote I read that had nothing to do with writing, but which inspires me whenever I feel down. It is a quote by G.K Chesterton in which he says: “Angels fly because they take themselves lightly!” Authors tend to take themselves rather too seriously. It helps if you can keep a sense of humour.
When I was still a struggling writer, a friend of mine who was already a published writer also told me to turn my internal editor to mute and to just write! Great advice. Get it all out on paper and then go back and refine.
Hi Natasha, i confess i’ve not read any of your books, but having read a bit about them, and whats been said here, they’re definitely on the list!
3) My desert island author would probably be Ann Rice, especially her earlier work, because I love the characters, and they’re the books that intoduced me to the paranormal genre.
4) I think anything by A Perfect Circle would work for the villain, very atmospheric. Undertaker by Puscifer would also work, good strong beat and could do some martial arts madness with it as background music!
7)I read mostly sprawled on my bed, i do read in the bath quite a lot, though that does tend to mean i’m in there forever (don’t own a kindle, but if i did i probably wouldn’t take it in there, the fear of dropping it would be too great!)
My question for you is (if not asked already): Do you listen to music while you write, and if so, what do you listen to?
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@John: It would be my great honour to be shelved next to Mr. Little…
If it wasn’t for the fact that Borders had Season of the Witch in the horror section I probably wouldn’t have found you, which is a sobering thought.
I do sympathise though (and I’m being sarcastic here)it must be difficult when an authors work combines more than genre to pigeon hole them in a neat and orderly fashion as publishers are want to do. Maybe they should have an “Eclectic” section for the likes of me and you?
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1. I played the Keeper Game and ended up with a profile of a healer. I’m quite impressed with the evaluation because it pretty much hit it on the nail…I can identify with ever single profile prediction.
2. I really enjoyed the variety of questions…you really had me on my toes.
3. Oh that’s a definite toughie…I’d probably take all may Lisa Jackson books…why you ask? Well, I’ve never tired of re-reading my Lisa J books and that’s a good thing since who knows how long I’ll be stuck on the deserted island.
4. World So Cold by Three Days Grace
5. I loved the fight sequence right at the beginning…overall a really cool book trailer.
6. I would choose skinny black leather pants and a black halter top with knee high steel toed boots. I would put a tattoo pattern to weave through both the top & bottom in a continuous pattern on the side.
7. I love to read curled up in bed or on my sofa.
My question to you…What was your profile prediction?
Who are some of authors whose work you admire and follow?
What are planning to work on following this project? Do you see yourself venturing into other genres?
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@Sophie: Undertaker by Puscifer. Never heard of it, but iTunes here I come. Both the title and the artist name sound crazy wonderful!
Oh, yes. Interview with the Vampire is one of the best of its kind. Rice manages to convey an authentic emptiness of the soul while still making her characters poignant. And she is one of the few paranormal authors who raises all kinds of interesting questions about our relationship with our Maker.
Music to me is oxygen. And I have eclectic taste: I like everything from opera to Dragonforce. But I choose my music carefully when I write so as not to be distracted too much. My favourite background music for writing is probably Shahin and Sepehr. Or anything by Hans Zimmer. Or Mozart!
@Andy: Eclectic! Yes! Genius!
You found me in the horror section. Well, as I said before — a girl can’t complain to much if she is forced to keep company with Messrs. King and Straub…And if it leads me to talented readers like you — bring it on!
@Anna S.H.: I’m a Thief! And I can’t shake it! I’ve played the game several times but I keep getting the same profile. I wrote this game and should be able to manipulate it — but even with my insider knowledge I can’t get Healer (which is what I’d like!)
I read widely — and not just in the paranormal genre. I tend not to have favourite authors but favourite books.
When I have writer’s block I pick up Jean Rhys’s “Wide Sargasso Sea”. It is so atmospheric and beautifully written, it always gets me in the groove again — and I love the idea that this is a “prequel” to Jane Eyre.
“The English Patient” by Michael Ondaatje is another book on my bedside table that stays there. Donna Tart’s “The Secret History” takes you into the heart of darkness the way a good psychological thriller should. And then there’s Ann Rice, Stephen King, Tana French, Neil Gaiman, Patrica Schonstein ( you have to read her “The Apothecary’s Daughter”.)
My favourite kick-ass thriller writer is Barry Eisler. I love his John Rain books!
It’s actually from Underworld Evolution, Undertaker (Renholder mix) is the specific version.
That’s what I liked about her books, they had depth of ideas, yet still had enough structure and storyline to capture your imagination and attention until the end.
@Sophie: I’ll definitely check it out. Thanks, Sophie.
Internet Gremlins for sure: I thought my first attempt at posting a comment didn’t go through. (I’m a firm believer in the internet Flying Dutchmen; on an all too regular basis text never reaches the intended destination. Where it goes, nobody knows… So I tend to keep a carbon/pixel copy. Plus…typos happen, but Microsoft Word is better than a spelling bee champion and is available 24/7!)
Perhaps it’s time for a new category on the book shelves just for the cross genre novels that you write:
I confess to still having Season of the Witch on my bedside cabinet. The book haunts me, it has since i first came across your work. Gabriel is one of my all time favourite characters and the sisters…well they sadly don’t haunt me,though they drift off the pages occasionally to enter my dreams.
The cover showing the house is by far the best. Old houses ooze character and have an enticing quality.
@James: You keep carbon/pixel copies. But you read on phones. All I can say is — you are a Renaissance man.
Thanks so much for mentioning me in the same breath as Alice Sebold. Now that is praise, indeed.
Esoteric suspense is fabulous. Why has no-one thought of this one before?!
My husband is a lover of gadgets. Way back he even bought The Rocket Book – remember that? Really clunky. He now owns a Kindle and has his iPad on pre-order. It certainly makes him more fleet of foot than his wife. When we go on vacation, he looks unfussed and uncluttered whereas I am dragging around shopping bags filled with hardback editions…
It was great chatting with you. Hope we can do it again soon!
I just played the game and completely agree with my profile. All of the traits are spot on.
I wouldn’t change anything about the game because the graphic are clean and have something of a soothing quality.
If I had to choose an authors books to take with me I would just stack a few piles of each author, close my eyes and pick that way.
My favorite reading spot is on the couch because it’s comfortable.
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1. I am a Healer. It does fit especially when I was just involved in healing my dog. He’s doing great now.
I don’t see my true mate as the Theif, but I can see having more happiness with the Warrior.
2. I found the game fun. There were a few questions that I wouldn’t have picked any of the three, but it still was fun.
3. Why torture me with ONE author? Honestly, I have no idea. I would have to sneak in an anthology I guess.
So far it would be “On the Prowl”
4. Hmm… Perhaps Crossfade’s “Dead Skin”?
5. The girl kicking some hiney.
6. Something with faerie silk. That way it could change color with her mood.
7. Fave spot is my bedroom. I have kindle on my iPod Touch and no, never in the tub.
This books sounds great! The game really peaked my interest. I’m going to have to put the book on my wishlist.
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@John: I love houses too. In every one of my books there’s a wonderful house. Except for Keeper, although I suppose The Retreat might qualify.
I’ve had readers write to me asking me where Monk House is, but of course there is no Monk House in Chelsea. It exists only in my mind. And I’ve also had readers ask me if there really is a place like Whispering Waters in South Africa and where they might go to find the rock gongs in Other Side of Silence.
My favourite house is the derelict house in the ghost town in Windwalker. And that one actually does exist…
@Leni: You may have the right idea. Let chance decide which writer you’ll be taking with you to the desert island. That way you won’t feel guilty about having to choose!
So pleased your profile fit…
The game was interesting, but a little too long for me. I’d like options such as not having to enter a name/email at all, or at the end, and the option of a shorter quiz.
Melissa B: Crossfade’s “Dead Skin”. Right – I need to get more hip and happening. Never heard of this one either, but I’m going to sample it on iTunes for sure. But the title sounds spot on: Dead Skin!
Faerie silk that changes colour with mood. How wonderful is that?
Thanks for putting my book on your wishlist, Melissa. Much appreciated.
4 hrs 23 mins by my clock- you rock!
@darchole: Shorter contest might be a good idea. You’re not the first reader who suggested this. Although I like my players to work for that ipad!
The email address is so we can get in touch with you if you do win either the ipad or the weekly Amazon gift voucher. Once the contest finishes, the game will be open to play without restriction.
@john: Thanks! Justin Somper put in eight hours. But I also read in one of his comments that he was drinking champagne while doing the Bitten by Books interview. Maybe I need to crack open a bottle as well– if I can find one…
@Lisa K: Thanks, Lisa. A quote attributed to me. Makes me feel like a real author!
Pffffttttt!!! You’re such a real author now…
LOL
Fun hanging out with you here today! I bet it’s getting late over there!
Lisa
Let’s see…It is 10.25 pm. Usually I’m in bed by this time. And then I get up just after five. But something tells me I’m going to sleep in tomorrow morning…
1. I got Healer! I agree with the profile!
2. I enjoyed the game and feel it could be just a bit shorter.
3. I would choose the bible because it would be the only thing worth spending so much time studying
Nastasha – There are SO many questions and I haven’t read them all, so I hope I’m not repeating a question already asked.
How do you feel your novels will appear to people in, say, another 50 years – as far as your approach to the paranormal and the ties between that and modern science? Do you feel your novels will appear ahead of their time, or do you feel they will fit into a specific genre that tells of a thoughtful ‘New Age’ approach to the paranormal. Your works seem to look into the future (rather than the past), for ideas on the subject and are really rather ‘cutting edge’. Do you take future readers into account when forming plans for a new novel, or are you writing ‘for the moment’?
Thank you!
(Oh… and I thought it may be interesting for you to have your first name misspelled, rather than your last! ! )
@Emma:I do so love your outfit description: Licks of fire branching out around her waist. Wow! And that bit about black paper in a science class -it rocks!
Natural daylight. That sounds great. Here in London, I usually have to flick on the light switch even in Summer…:-(
Querying process — you mean when I was searching for an agent to take me on as a client? That entire process was difficult. Not to mention depressing. It is very tough selling yourself and your novel in the space of one page only. You need to be short and succinct but also convey something of the texture of your writing. Not easy.
I always write my first and last chapters at the same time. And they are always the easiest to write. At that point of the journey I’m still bursting with enthusiasm and everything is fresh.
Hardest part? The middle — for sure. This is when I start doubting my story and when my characters start playing games with me and go in directions I don’t like. I think this is probably true for most writers: this is why there are so many unfinished manuscripts lying in people’s desk drawers.
It is fun! Thanks for looking in!
Got a copy of Toykyo by Mo Hayder today following your recommendation.
Also picked up one by Stephen Laws someone i used to read a lot of but seemed to have disappeared in recent years. His work ‘Ghost Train’ is a fine peice of work. Found out he lives about half a mile from me!
Anyway are authors moving more onto the internet rather than general bookstores or is it a mixture of both?
I’m still unsure of the e-book direction though i feel it will be massive in time and an accepted format in not too many years.
Paul! So pleased you made it! And with the precocious questions
First: I always wanted to be called Nastasha. It sounds regal.
Second: You succeeded in asking me not only challenging questions but also sobering ones. I’m suddenly wondering how dated my work is going to seem in fifty years. Today’s cutting edge is tomorrow’s old hat. Yikes! Will I even be in print in 50 years?
I like the “thoughtful New Age” approach. One of the other readers called my books “esoteric suspense” — I like that too.
Sometimes you’ll read a comment by an author who states that he only writes for himself. I don’t. I always keep my readers in mind. They’re some of the most important people in my life. (Although I must confess I haven’t thought of readers five decades into the future!) On the other hand, I also write about what interest me, not what is “fashionable”. If I should try to write according to trends, I know the narrative will come across as lacklustre.
So great to see you here, Paul!
Thank you for a fabulous response, Natasha!
I feel it only fair to ATTEMPT your questions also.
Oh dear….
The Keeper game was fun to do, Natasha. The questions did not always have ‘right’ answers (well
@John: “Tokyo” is going to skin the flesh off your bones. Prepare yourself! But worth the wild ride.
Ghost Train? It’s going on my list.
The e book direction is already massive. The future is now. Waterstone’s has a new director and he has just announced that the new-look Waterstone’s will have a substantial e-book section. Not sure how this will work, but it is imminent.
And self-publishing on e books is going to be huge…
@Paul: Rock Around the Clock!!! Oh, man. This one is the best. We’re all going for the cool, hip stuff and you just nailed it in one swoop. Delightful.
You have an actual fire, do you? Not gas? Real logs? I’m sighing with envy.
Thanks, Paul. You have a good night too. It WAS indeed fun.
1. I got The Warrior! I guess I could see myselfas the description. It was a fun quiz.:-)
2. I thought it was pretty cool! I liked the questions!
3. ….Umm….HARD QUESTION! I guess I would have to say Gena Showalter because I really enjoy her books and she writes a little bit of everything!
4.– Coming Clean by Hilary Duff? Haha
5.– My sound on my computer doesn’t work but I liked the visual!
6. Something in camo
7.– In a pink, comfy chair that sits infront of my bookcase and beside my lamp.
I was wondering, what made you pick a chameleon as a pet?
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1) I got warrior. About the only thing that doesn’t fit, at least a little, is “and often do not have much patience with mystical and otherworldly things.”
2) Nothing I can really think of.
3) I would take all the books of Anne McCaffrey. She was my first ever favorite author and is still in the top ten. (And she has a lot of books available.)
4) Haven’t actually read the book, so I can’t say what song would be right.
5) I liked the opening with the woman fighting. Definitely didn’t like the bugs.
6) Leather, in a dark rich color and black. With lacings used to keep it snug but not too tight. A bead or charm on the end of each lace. And designed so that her tats(if she has any herself)are visible, even if it’s just a glimpse.
7) I do most of my reading on the couch, even on the laptop. And I would never take anything electronic into the tub even if I was lucky enough to own an ereader.
What kind of music(if any do you listen to while writing?
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Great answers! I think it’s awesome you go to the dojo each night when you’re done writing. That sounds like a great end to the work day.
if I could, I would take the books of Jeaniene Frost or Ilona Andrews with me onto a dessert island, because I could read them 1000 times and still not get bored.
Your book sounds great, I’m looking forward to picking it up!
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@Chelsea; I had a chameleon as a pet myself when I was a little girl. He lived with my grandfather but he was mine and I visited him over weekends. I don’t want to give away the story of Keeper of Light and Dust, but what happens to Mia’s chameleon at the end of the book also happened to my little “Softfoot”.
Keeper is also a book about the quest for eternal life and there is an African legend that tells of the gods deciding to make the chameleon the one creature who will live forever. Sadly,though, the chameleon blew it. He turned up late and the gods left, insulted. After that chameleons walk slowly and die early. Sad legend!
Love the pink, comfy chair. I’m big on pink myself, which is why my own pair of boxing gloves — and the ones I’m giving away — is that colour too.
It says I am “The Warrior”. There are some I would dispute.. my feet is not on the ground too often but in the clouds. Honestly I never see myself as a warrior type. I try to avoid confrontations and only fight when I have no choice. People say they see strength in me and that I have a fighter spirit.. just wish I could see it more often.
The questions were quite interesting and different. Very enlightening and lengthy.
That would be hard because there is two authors I would bring with me: Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunter books and/or Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar series. Both worlds seem to call to a piece of me, both live on inside me and make me smile.
“This Dark and Twisty Road” by Abney Park
Sensible outfit that would allow her freedom of movement without being too constricting and without looking too trashy or slutty. Maybe a vest-like shirt (that is if she has tattooes on her arms to show off) but it does not reveal her cleavage or stomach.
My favorite spot to read? Depends, mostly I read in bed to give my mind time to adjust and relax from the day. Sometimes I read in the tub and when the days are nice like it is now, I’ll throw a blanket on the ground, lie down and read to enjoy the warmth and sky. Being the owner of a Kindle 2, the answer to that is a big, huge NO! Heck I’m actually leery about taking my kindle outside of my home from fear that I’d damage it in some way
Mm, question for you if you ever had the decision of collaborating an idea with anyone, alive or dead, who would you choose and why?
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@Beth C: Music is really important to me. My Mum’s is a voice coach for opera singers so I grew up with music as a soundtrack to my everyday life. Of course, when I was a teenager I rebelled against the whole opera thing and freaked out my mother by listening to metal rock!
These days I listen to every style of music — except rap – that’s not my thing. When I write I keep the music fairly soothing. Shahin and Sepher, or soundtracks from movies written by Hans Zimmer (rousing stuff but not too much). When I take a break from writing, I turn the music up loud! Dragonforce! New Order! Evanescence! Dio!
1. Your sign is Energy. Your code word is protection. Your totem is the
chmeleon. You are loyal and sensitive. You care for others deeply and if need
be, will put yourself in harm’s way if it means you can help them. You are
chameleon-like in that your instinct is to heal, but you will fight — and fight
well — if the cause is just. You are warm-hearted, generous and imaginative.
Your heart rules your head.
Your true mate is The Thief but: you will find more happiness with The Warrior
2. I liked everything about the game. Wouldn’t change a thing.
3. Brenda Novak. I love hers books and can read them over and over.
4. I cannot think of any one song
5. I would pick the beginning fight seen.
6. I would dress her in black leather pants, tnak top, & leather jacket with a symbol matching her tattoos.
7. I like to read before bed in my bedroom.
You are a new author to me. You book sounds wonderful. Thanks for being here.
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@Stephanie S:Second Ilona Andrews for the desert island. And I’ve never read her! I need to remedy that.
Yes, the dojo keeps me sane. Writers can be very sad people. We talk to ourselves in the mirror. Sleep at our keyboards. Snack too much. Well – this author does. There must be other writers who lead glamorous lives. But if I didn’t get out of the house and shake a leg, I would be in deep trouble!
Thanks for the support! Hope you enjoy Keeper!
Oh is John in for a ride with Tokyo or what!
I read it after your recommendation and found it quite the most disturbing book I’d ever read, not because of the style but because of the underlying truth that these things really happened. I remember at the time that you described it as harrowing and it’s pretty close to as perfect a description as you’ll get.
I really would like to read more of Mo Hayders work, I just don’t know if I can handle it especially after some of the discussions we had on your board. She doesn’t pull any punches as regards topic.
@Sue B: Pleased you liked the game!
You’re a true believer: this is what I call readers who read in bed. If a book is the last thing you see before going to sleep, you will one day go to book heaven
Hope you enjoy hanging out with my Keeper!
First off official stuff: I RSVP’d for this and the next interview. I participated in the book chat, the Briggs interview chat, and I voted.
Now to your questions
1. Well it said I was a Thief and was quite surprised. I thought I’d get healer as I have a caretaker personality …and think I’m more sentimental than it says…Then again I work in a research lab (molecular biology/DNA) so I can be rather analytical. LOL
2. I liked the quotes in the game and stuff. The only thing I would add is that since it tells you that your “assessment” is based on the characters of the book, it would have been nice to see the character you “match” as it were described at the end.
3. ooh ONE Author to take with on my island..that’s tough but I’d go with Sherrilyn Kenyon. She has SUCH a wide body of work (Esp if you include the ones written as Kinley MacGregor) that I would be sure to have a variety of stories to entertain me for some time. Her characters have depth and she evokes the emotions so well. Her stories are complex but easy to follow cuz you invest yourself in what’s going to happen to these people you come to love.
4. That “She Blinded Me With Science” song maybe for your villain?
5. Hmm.. don’t know if imaginative is the word but what struck me the most In the trailer was what looked like a child in a coffin…maybe I was seeing things. I was near the cabinet where we keep the chloroform before this.
6. Well I”m really not a fashion person but if I was designing an outfit for your heroine first off it would be one with areas of fabric cut out strategically to show off her tattoos that I assume she has. Most artists seem to have them themselves. I know I’m always looking for a way to show off mine (back of my shoulder). it would be some sort of fabric that was form fitting and easy to move in for combat type moves so no billowy sleeves or baggy pants that would get caught on things. I’m not sure about colors…not black by maybe something one of those fabrics that picks up dark greens and purples depending on the light and what is around.
7. I don’t have a Kindle and I like to either lying in bed or sitting in the bathroom. Picked up the habit from my dad I think.. he thought it was the only quiet room in the house where you wouldn’t be interrupted. LMAO
My question to you is if you could have one special ability mentioned in your book what would you choose and why?
@Andy: I admire Mo Hayder as a writer: her style, the texture of her narrative and her bravery in tackling topics that are so harrowing. Tokyo is her best, no doubt about it. Birdman is a good read too, but violent. The Treatment is the one book, I won’t recommend to you. Not because the writing isn’t proficient but because it is about paedophilia and that is a subject I just can’t stomach.
@Maggie Mae: He he. It wasn’t the chloroform. You saw right. That is a picture of a mummy! Her name is Rosalia Lombardo and she can be found in the catacombs of Palermo. She was only three years old when she died and her father decided to have her mummified by the Capuchin monks. I saw her for myself when I visited Sicily and it was incredibly disturbing. The opening scene of Keeper of Light and Dust is set at her coffin…
The Healer is matched to my heroine, Mia. The Warrior is matched to her sweetheart, Nick. And The Thief…aha. He is my villain. He is beautiful and brilliant, you’ll be happy to hear. But he is also obsessive and his obsession takes him into the heart of darkness. BTW I am a Thief as well! We have many other wonderful qualities — don’t despair
I would choose healing as the special ability. Imagine being able to heal over time and space…
I’ll look for Birdman but I’m with you as regards The Treatment, I’ve just spent the day with both my grand daughters and cannot begin to understand some peoples, shall we say “leanings”.
On a different note, I’m currently leafing my way through A Thing of Unspeakable Horror, the history of Hammer Films by Sinclair McKay which is a howl if you love these films like I do.
I’m off now, excess of wine and grand children.
Speak to you soon,
Andy.
@Raonaid: So sorry!! Your comment slipped right past me!! Because of my rudeness, you get to take two authors to the island
Interesting question: who would I like to collaborate with? High on my wish list would be Neil Gaiman. He has such an imagination and he is so prolific. Ann Rice — if she would have me as a collaborator. And I’ve always wanted to do a graphic novel if I could get a good artist to partner me. I think Keeper of Light and Dust could lend itself to this genre.
Again, apologies. I do hope to get to read this and didn’t give up in disgust!
I love Hammer Films. Especially when I’m with someone who also likes them and who is in the mood for feeling silly.
I could do with a glass myself right now. Your grand-children are still up? They clearly know how to twist grandpa around their fingers
Sleep well!
I’ve got to go now, journey ahead of me in the morning. Thanks for your answers and enlightening us all. And a big thankyou to everyone who has contributed so far. Been great fun
It’s nearly midnight, your’e still answering so i guess you found a good bottle. So i will save the question you were expecting me to ask so that you can answer when i see you next.
Dream well.
Breiab:
1. I definitely agree with the profile.I got the warrior.
I got The Warrior.
Your sign is the Samurai. Your code word is courage. Your totem is the lion. Even though you can be imaginative, you are a feet-on-the ground individual and often do not have much patience with mystical and otherworldly things. You have great mental and physical courage and do not back away from danger. You are a balanced individual. Neither your heart nor your head rules your life.
Your true mate is The Healer.
Your opposite sign is The Thief.
2. I liked the book quotes, mostly.
3. Patricia Briggs Why? Because she has working class characters and the books are very exciting. Somethings that I wouldn’t mind reading over and over again.
4. Down with the Sickness by Disturbed because it would be a sickness if lots of people had the key to eternal life.
5. I liked the kick ass woman at the beginning of the video.
6. Something in leather that would be easy to fight in.
7. Favorite spot to read is curled up on the couch and wrapped in a blanket.
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@John: No bottle here, but I’m definitely buzzed as I can’t think of the question I’m expecting you to ask. My brain cells are failing me.
Thanks for sticking around. Sleep softly. And soundly…
Wow on the mummy! Cool on the matches and yay for some good qualities. I will admit I tend to be a tad obsessive about things I love. *blushes* okay more than a tad. Healing would be an awesome skill.
I added your book to my Amazon wish list for next time I can afford to order. I try to order in $25 increments so I can get the free shipping LOL.
Love the idea of playing a bit with the quantum physics in your story as I love the topic myself. One of my favorite non-traditional movies I’ve seen in the theater was “What the Bleep Do We Know” which in large part dealt in the convergence of thought between Eastern Philosophies/Mysticism and Quantum Theory. Oddly enough my first introduction to the topic out side of Physics and P-Chem was “I’m Not Really Here” by Tim Allen (yes the comedian who was “home improvement). He discusses in the topic in laymens terms pretty well.
@Breiab: I agree with your judgment that it would be a sickness if people had the key to eternal life. It certainly takes my villain on a wild ride…
Pleased the profile fit! Thanks for stopping by!
@Maggie Mae: Wasn’t What the Bleep do We Know a great movie? Loved it! It really does take you down the rabbit hole.
Woah. Tim Allen?? Really? That blows my mind!
Thanks for adding me to your Amazon wish list. Much appreciated.
From one obsessive to another: wishing you good energy
Oh your’e getting tired, or you needed the bottle
‘what happened to Bruno the cat?’
@John: Of course! What was I thinking. But since Monk House has been locked up for three years, I don’t know where Bruno is any longer. Animal shelter?
Squee! Yay! I get to bring two authors! No worries about that, and it does happen quite often! Especially with as many people who have been responding.
I have two of Nail Gaimon’s books in my to be read pile. I’ve heard by many that he is absolutely brilliant. I have two of Anne Rice’s in my pile too. So many books, not enough time to read them all!
@Raonaid: He IS brilliant! If you like fantasty, you’ll adore him.
I so know what you’re saying about too many books. My to-read list is a foot long. I keep being told about these great stories out there and I can never keep up. Very sad. But that’s what happens when you face your computer screen nine hours a day.
I’m so happy you came back to check the comments. I felt very bad skipping right over you — and with you having such a lovely, unusual name as well.
Hi Natasha!
1) I visited your site yesterday in anticipation of this event! When I played The Keeper Game, my result was that I am a Warrior! I think the profile fits! I’m the type of gal who fights for whats right. I have no bones about defending “mine”!
2)Its was a fun personality test. There were some really thought provoking questions posed!
3) I’d simply have to take Sherrylin Kenyon’s Darkhunter and Dreamhunter series! I simply love SK! I love how she can draw the reader “into the story” with nothing but a few well phrased paragraphs!
4) Hmm. I’m not sure I can choose an appropriate song for this scientist. I’m mainly a “Country Bumpkin” when it comes to music. Pass?
5) My favorite part of the trailer was when we see the “girl” tattoo on the side of the females body. It’s used to depict the magic element of the story, and the way the actress moves makes it look like the tattoo is moving differently at the same time. It’s neat!
6) Lol, hmm. Black tank-top, with “skinny” jeans, biker boots, and a really kewl “tattooed” leather jacket!
7) My favorite spot to read is snuggled deep down into the covers, before bed! I find the quite of the house at that time to be soothing and the perfect atmosphere for “escaping between the pages”!
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Thanks Natasha! Back at ya on the good Energy!
Yeah I loved that movie! Even have a book about the movie in my “to be read” pile.
As for Tim Allen, it blew me away. I picked it up expecting it to just have joked about cars and dealing with his wife and while there are a few of those in there, he talked a whole lot more about the nature of being and philosophy. He even had references with a list of books that inspired him including the Tao of Physics. Very cool stuff!
You’re welcome the add. I wish you much success!
@Kate: Fight for what’s right! That would be a great slogan for my Keeper.
I’m so pleased you liked the tattoo in the trailer as this was the most difficult part of the trailer to do. The tattoo on the woman’s body is “The Keeper’s Mark” and I wanted her to look “mystical”. The first sketches that were sent to me for approval were not right. In the first tattoo sketch the woman looked like Pamela Anderson. All cleavage and nothing mysterious whatsoever.
Once we had the tattoo sorted, it then had to be transferred to the body of the model. It wasn’t tattooed, just painted on, but I think it looks really cool…
I did the game and it said I was the thief.I agreed after I read what it said. I also want to know what yours would be if you played the game?
I also RSVP for today.
Debby C
@Debby: I’m a Thief too! I wrote this game and I should be able to choose who I’d like to be but every time I play, I get the same profile.
This means you and I are a little over-obsessive but hey, we get what we set our hearts on, right? Not a bad thing.
Thanks for playing and for stopping by!
Eww. I’m very glad you reject the “Pamela” look alike! It definitely would not have fit! I couldn’t tell it was painted! It looks great!
OK, you guys. It is heading towards 1am here in London — way past witching hour. I’m heading for bed but will check tomorrow over breakfast to see if there are some more questions.
Thanks for your interest and for stopping by. Over and out…
hey
1&2)the game said that i am a healer and i am trying to become a doctor and i enjoyed it =)
3) if i were take the books of one author it would (…this is hard i love to many books =( … if i could i take the library =) )
5)the part i like the most in the trailer is the image of the tatoo b/c at first it looks like a pic of drawing then when zoomed out you begin to realize that it is a tatoo of the girl.
7) my favorite spot to read is either in bed or when the weather is nice, there is a hiking trail nearby that i use, then I find a tree and with a good view and sit on a low branch and read
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Re: game (I posted about this already, this is just a clarification)
I guess it’s a little bit of online paranoia coming out, but I’d still like the option of leaving a name/email or not, even tho I wouldn’t be entered in a drawing. Or at least ask for the name/email at the end of the game, after someone sees the results
1. The healer (I agree because I am a nurse)
2. Enjoyed the game but wish it was a little shorter
Hard to pick a favorite author.
I love to read in bed. I don’t have an e-reader
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Questions —
1. Oh dear, I just did it a couple minutes ago, but I already forgot what I got. LOL I think I was a warrior, but I don’t remember.
3. Only one book, oh boy. . . well, maybe the Collected Works of William Shakespeare — though I like Jane Austen way more, here, you have a lot of works, and you have something for whatever mood you’re in, comedy, tragedy, and maybe it’ll take a while to get through, so it’ll keep one busy.
7. prefer to be comfy in bed, and hopefully the kitty isn’t walking all over me when I’m there. LOL
and from me. . . um . . . what’s your favorite time of day?
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Natasha – Yes, I love my fantasy. I tend to immerse some fantasy in my read to break it up from just paranormal. I have three Jennifer Roberson books calling out to be read (two are in her Del and Tiger series, the other her newest Karavan). But yeah, some of my favs are Barb & JC Hendee, Lisa Smedman, Ed Greenwood, Elaine Cunningham, David Eddings, R A Salvatore and yes Mercedes Lackey!
Thank you! Raonaid Luckwell is my pen-name and internet alias. Raonaid is Scots Gaelic for my birthday Rachel! (pronounced Reun eetch) and Luckwell was my grandmother’s maiden name.
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1) The keeper Game – I was a Warrior. A surprise. I thought I’d be a Healer. The description did fit though.
2) I like the way it really made you think. Sometimes I wanted another choice, but that would not force you to make a choice. Some choices were hard, but that is the whole point : )
3) That is just about as impossible a question to answer as any. I don’t think there is any one author that would keep me happy all the time. Amanda Quick does historical, contemporary suspense and futuristic. Maybe that would work.
4) I’m not up enough on contemporary music to think of one. What was the song from The Highlander? WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER? Maybe that one.
5) Tried to watch it, but it wouldn’t work.
6) Black leggings and a knee length black long-sleeved tunic.
7) I like to read sitting at a table in a straight backed chair. Lately in the kitchen, but now that the weather is getting better, I’ll be able to sit out on the porch at the table and read. I don’t read in bed or in the tub, with either a regular book or with an electronic reader.
Taking the test made me very curious about the book. I find it interesting that the warrior is the one that is balanced and grounded. Is the healer as grounded?
1. I came out as the Healer and definitely can see myself in the description…pretty accurate.
2. I definitely liked the game/quiz…
3. Oh man is that a tough one…I would have to go with either Madelaine Montague or Jet Mykles…I love how I get drawn in to their writing…
4. Dragula by Rob Zombie
5. The part for Science…
6. Some sort of innovative fabric that would be able to adapt to her surroundings like the chameleon and give her camouflage…
7. My favorite spot is the rocking chair in the living room…
Who or what do you find to be of the greatest inspiration?
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I got here late..
1) Keeper game; I’m a healer (not surprising since I practice Reiki), even when I switch around a few answers…LOL!
2) Which authors books to a desert Island? Terry Pratchett. He keeps me laughing and in good spirits
My question for you Natasha: I have always pictured Morrighan as an Angelina Jolie type character…. In a movie of your book ‘Season of the Witch’, who would you cast as the Morrighan and who as Minnaloushe?
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Hi Natasha
*I went i did and it call me a warrior well some of it was true and some not true.
*I found all the Questions good one’s
*Lynsay Sand because if i’m stuck by my self on a Island then i will need to have something to smile about.
*Eye of the Tiger or live and let Die.
*I like the Face that comes up in the video may have been a tattoo
*A Red Rap around whit a dragon on the back.
*I Like to read in the living Room on the love seat or on my bed.
* Never the Bathtub
*did you ever get to do some Witch docter stuff?
*I Spread the word on my myspace and facebook and here is the links
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1. I am a Warrior and agree with the summary
2. I liked that it really took the time to reveal glimpses into the book itself and asked more than yes no questions for the most part
3. I would have to say Lora Leigh…. she has so many series that I love…. although Shiloh Walker and LKH would be up there too…. although if including anthologies I could get a bunch of Shilohs along with Loras due to their publishing house. LOL
4. Ummmm The Warrior Song… Patty Smyth?? Not to sure about that one….
5. The bugs…. erm no really the kicking of the nasty boys butt.
6. Tank body with a wrap around shrug that ties in the back…. knit/lycra capri’s and skimmers with ties around ankles…. all in a deep deep red/burgundy with black pattern of a dragon on the back of shrug.
7. In bed with the print book or laptop or ereader…. but just got new ikea chair that is really comfy so hoping that soon it might take over.
…. and never take my Sony Touch in the bathroom…. just print books.
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Thanks for the visit…. the book sounds like a “keeper” …
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1) It Said I Was A Thief.
2) I Think The Quiz Was Good As Is.
3) Kerrelyn Sparks Because Her Books Have A Little Bit Of Everything. Makes You Laugh,Cry,Tense, And Just About Everything You Can Imagine.
4) She Blinded Me With Science By Thomas Dolby.
6) Goth Clothing.
7) In The Parlor With My Feet Up In The Recliner.
Hello Natasha Have You Always Wanted To Be A Writer Or Was There Something Else You Wanted To Do?
4) I Posted This Event On My Facebook Page.
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1) It Said I Was A Warrior And My Sign Is The Samurai. I Think Some Parts Of It Are True.
2) I Just Love Taking Quizes That Make You Think. Anyone Can Just Click Any Old Answer But For A Quiz To Actually Make You Stop And Think Is Really Rare.
3) I Would Have To Say Julie Garwood. I Have Read Everyone Of Her Books And Have Loved Everyone Of Them Not To Mention I Would Have A Ton Of Books To Read.
4) If I Had To Choose A Song It Would Be A Toss Up Between Kung Fu Fighting By Carl Douglas And She Blinded Me With Science By Thomas Dolby.
5) The Fight Sequence Between Mia And The Ninja I Felt Was The Most Imaginative And Interesting.
6) Her Outfit Would Be A Short Cropped Sleeveless Top And Stretch Pants Both In The Grey Camouflage Color.
7) My Favorite Spot To Read Is Curled Up On My Bed.
Hey Natasha What Are One Or Two Things We Wouldn
Sorry forgot I wanted to ask…. when you have a book published in two different countries… like the UK and US…. do you have final imput as to changes in wording that might be different between the two like when an object has a totally different connotation here than over the pond?
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1. Played the game – I am a warrior – I do think that I have my feet on the ground – and while I love to read about the mystical – in real life – not so much. I am not sure about the courage part though. . .
3. I think I would take Stephen King’s books with me – they are quite varied and he is the author that really got me started reading books as a teen.
4. I am not good thinking up songs – but the first one that came to mind (because of the martial arts) was an old one called – Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting. . .
5. I liked the tattoo of the girl on the back of the person – because you didn’t know it was a tattoo at first.
6. The outfit would show a lot of skin – as I figure her to be in great shape with tattoos to show off – but it would be sort of iridiscent – so it would change colors as it reflected light.
7. I have many favorites – in the morning, I like to go to our 3 season room with a cup of coffee until the kids wake up – I also like to read in bed at night snuggled up next to my honey.
QUESTION for you – do you have any actors/actresses in mind for the screenplay of Keeper of Light and Dust?
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Hello Natasha,
I RSVP’ed to ask you What interested you in starting to write for a profession in the first place? Did you wake up and said I need to write that down or was it something to worked towards? Also Thank You for doing that for us to enjoy.
1. It says I am a warrior- I think I tend to agree with my results. I think I am a pretty balanced person.
2. I thought it was an interesting game- it definitely made me think.
3. I would pick Kathy Love’s books- she has an amazing trilogy- Stepp Sisters. The books are great romances that I enjoy reading and can read over and over again- which would definitely be handy on a deserted island.
4. You’re the Best Around by Joe Esposito- such a great song and the title would sure fit.
5. The scene I liked the best was the part where it talks about the greatest desire of all… to live forever! It sounds pretty dramatic.
6. I think I would pick a somewhat simple outfit- something that would be more of a background/canvas for the art she has on her body. So maybe just a simple white or black dress.
7. I tend to enjoy just reading on my bed or just anywhere that’s quiet.
My question is if you could live forever- would you?
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I RSVP’d for today’s event.
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Great interview. Thanks for sharing today. Your books really look fascinating and I have them both on my wishlist.
1. Played the game. Quite interesting. I cant say that I agree or disagree with my results. Really have to think about it and have a feeling once I read your books I might change my mind too.
3. Probably Nora Roberts. She has many books and really covers almost everything from mysteries to paranormals to your regular HEA stories.
4. For the scientist side – My Futures So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades comes to mind, cant explain it, really dont know why. For the martial artist – Kung Fu Fighting. Ny 80′s music side must be showing tonight.
6. Im thinking something in red leather.
7. In my recliner. although I usually end up with a cat trying to compete with the book.
My Questions:
- What is your favorite part of being a writer?
- What did you do when you first found out your book was going to be published?
- You can witness any event in history, but not change it. What would it be and why that one?
- Favorite movie of last year?
- What place would you love to go on vacation but haven’t had the chance yet?
Other contest stuff:
- RSVP’d
- Voted in poll
- RSVP’d to the Melissa Marr event
- tweet – http://twitter.com/DonnaS1/status/11348497674
Thanks!!
Donna S
I haven’t read the book yet so there are not many questions I can answer so I will try to answer the ones that I can :
I would pick Neil Gaiman for the deserted island book because there are so many layers to his work and each time I read them I discover something new.
My fav place to read is in bed on a rainy night with a snack on the table
My question for you : Which author would you say you’ve learned the most about writing from? Thanks.
I RSVPed.
YAY! a new author for me….Thank You Natasha
I have yet to read any of your work but I just ordered The Midnight Side and Season of the Witch for the library.(it will be a while before I get to a bookstore but have added The Keeper to my list)
What do you do to reward yourself when you reach your goals?
Do you set one big goal or many smaller ones?
Hey guys, It’s just past 7am here in London. Thanks to all of you who stopped by after I had already headed to bed.
Loved that two of the readers scored “healer” and that they are in the healing professions – doctor and nurse! And two Reiki practitioners! And Ranna – a hiking trail. How great. It sounds really lovely from where I’m sitting here in London surrounded by shoulder-to-shoulder buildings.
@Libby: book to movie by another author? H’mm. Probably Donna Tartt’s “The Secret History”. There won’t be any spectacular special effects but this story of a group of close friends getting drawn into murder could be incredibly chilling.
@Lois M: My favourite time of day is early morning when I wake up and have my first (of many cuppas) with my husband. The day still seems fresh and filled with possibilities. And my brain cells are working well. They tend to go into meltdown later in the day:-)
@librarypat: a “straight-backed” chair. You are going to be the one who ends up having no back problems! Well-done. Pleased the quizz made you curious. The Healer is a hybrid profile: on the one hand very mystical, and on the other quite practical! This profile is based on my heroine.
@Michelle B: Other writers inspire me; my Mum -she’s the most imaginative person I know. And my six year old nephew. He went through a tough time just after he was born — very ill – but he pulled through and I always think of him as my little warrior. I dedicated Season of the Witch to him.
@Adrienne! Ah, I’m sorry I missed you too! Wouldn’t Angelina just make the best Morrighan. The other actress I really like for that role is Eva Green(the Bond girl in Casino Royale). I’ve seen her in some other movies too and she absolutely has that “goth” look. Minnaloushe is the difficult choice. I’ve never been able to think of an actress for her. Everyone says Nicole Kidman but she’s not mysterious enough. And too skinny! Terry Pratchett. My man. Absolutely.
@Stacey: never got to do some witch doctor stuff myself. My nanny was the witch. This sounds quite sinister but in South Africa an isangoma usually practises white magic and is a herbalist and diviner (reads the bones to see the future).
@Shell B: thanks! Hope the book IS a Keeper
And to answer your question, no — my copy editors get to decide which spelling will be used and what style sheet. So all those hoods and bonnets, and elevators and lifts, and pavements and sidewalks get sussed out by others.
@Denise: Always wanted to be a writer. Took some detours before I got there. Was a teacher, then worked for a public television station, then did some free lance journalism and then finally…I ended up where I’ve always wanted to be.
@Kristi: Do you know the actress Kristen Bell? She played the lead in Veronica Mars. I think she’d be a great Keeper. Haven’t sorted out the guys yet. Sadly, authors never get to have a say in the casting of a movie, though…
Snuggled up next to your honey. Aw…
@Judy: You’re very welcome! I’ve always wanted to write. I was one of those annoying kids who wrote stories and then expected other people (my relatives mostly) to sit still and listen while I read them out loud! I did a stint as a freelance journalist and this gave me a taster for the real thing. And then one day I decided to stop dithering and do it! I was nervous but I knew if I didn’t try, I may one day be old and dithering and blame myself for not giving it a go.
@Raquel: Pleased my quizz made you think! That’s what I like to hear.
He he. There’s a reason you won’t know about these things about me. Maybe I should continue to keep them private…
I was inspired to write Keeper because I love all these legends that feature brave men with battle scars and the beautiful women who take them into their protection. These tales are everywhere and in every culture. Sometimes these women don’t just protect the men, they also curse them! Think of the Celtic Death Queen, Morrighan. Before going into battle she expected the warrior to first make love to her. If he did, he would be protected. If not — trouble! I wanted to take these legends and give them a modern slant and so I came up with my Keeper!
@Amy G: Now, that’s a question to make you think. I would love to see what the world looks like 200 years from now. But I wouldn’t want to be here all alone with everyone I love no longer with me. So I guess the answer is no…
@Donna S: My favourite part of being a writer is that I get to make up stuff every single day. How lucky am I — to just sit and give my imagination the freedom to roam.
I called my husband. I called my mother. I called all my friends. I think I stopped strangers in the street. I was delirious with happiness.
Can I go on the first moon walk?
Favourite movie of last year: WALL-E. Was that last year? Not sure. But loved it.
Easter Island! I’m just not happy about the gazillion miles I’ll have to travel to get there. But would love to see those enigmatic stone faces close up.
Thanks you guys! For the support, and the conversation. This was great fun. And thanks for inviting me to come on Bitten by Books, Rachel. I had a great time.
Ahh I got a thief. And it seems like I was late. But, nevertheless, I want to comment one thing: I am looking forward to reading your books, Natasha Mostert!
answers to your questions….
1. Your sign is the Samurai. Your code word is courage. Your totem is the lion. Even though you can be imaginative, you are a feet-on-the ground individual and often do not have much patience with mystical and otherworldly things. You have great mental and physical courage and do not back away from danger. You are a balanced individual. Neither your heart nor your head rules your life.
2. I think my problem was just my own puter I kept having to start over.
3. If Raonaid gets to take two so am I. I would probably Anne Bishop and Jacqueline Carey. I love their world building and the relationships between characters.
4.how about a lil Tom Bailey…Industry and Seduction.
5. The tattoos
6. Like my Nightbane(yes I am a geek at times) character I would clothe her in living tattoos that change with her as needed.
7. I can read anywhere. I even have jeans with cargo pockets that are the perfect size for a book one on each side for my current book and my back up book. My family calls these my high dollar real estate becasue if they want me to leave on book behind they have to promise me a new book later.
Welcome to BBB your a new to me author congrats on ur book!
I rsvped
1. Please play The Keeper Game on my website. http://www.thekeepergame.com It is in the form of a fun personality quiz and at the end of the game you will be given a profile and told if you are a Healer, a Warrior or a Thief! Let me know if you agree with the profile you received and whether you
other contest stuff….
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2. done
4. posted earlier on Facebook comment #142
went to Brigg’s interview
participated in book chat
voted in poll
Rsvp’d for Marr
Hi Natasha!
I’ve just played the game, and it was quite fun. Who knew I’m a Samurai Warrior!:) I don’t consider myself a warrior, but the description was quite accurate actually.
The questions were interesting and original, so nothing to add there, but maybe the next time it were possible to switch the part where you have to enter personal details to the very end, where you could have a question like ‘Do you want to take part in the drawing? Yes/No’, and only then have to enter your name and email. I mention this because I’m not from UK or US, and I guess my name still got entered in the drawing, which could have easily avoided. Of course, you can simply make it open worldwide the next time:)
3. That would be Guy Gavriel Kay. I just love his writing style, his novels are so magical and poetic, and still very believable.
4. I’m sorry, I haven’t read this book yet, so I don’t know exactly what the song would be, but probably something fast and oriental, maybe something by Vanessa Mae.
5. The scene when the voice in the background says ‘The greatest desire of al- to live forever’. It’s haunting, it just gave me the shivers.
6. Something that would allow her to move easily and would protect her from blows. A black leather corset top, long black leather gloves, dark slim fit jeans with hard-soled low-heel shoes, and a couple of metal hair sticks to keep her hair from getting in the way (and they could also be used as a weapon). I’d also add a chameleon logo somewhere, maybe on the corset or the gloves.
7. Ideally outside, somewhere in the shade, but it’s not always possible, so I also like to read in my balcony, with shades half drawn. Thus I not only get all the light I need, but also some sunlight and fresh air.
I don’t have a Kindle, but if I had one, I wouldn’t take it into the bath, too risky, it’d get wet before long.
Now it’s my turn to ask some questions:
what other languages do you know, apart form English?
What language(s) would you like to learn?
Do you have a favorite song?
Thanks!
Dovile P.
I RSVPed
4. Voted in the poll and RSVPed for the upcoming event
I am a research queen as well. Michael Crichton had the lock on tons of info.
Who is your favorite character to dream about?
What’s your favorite snack?
I am aware of many coincidences, intuition and things that can’t be explained; what an intriguing upbringing. I like forensic science, mysteries and vampires, so it sounds like your work is a good fit with the science/fantasy mix. I want to learn kickboxing because I think it would best utilize my strong legs. I don’t snack much when writing ’cause my hands are busy on the keyboard. I would be just as happy to meet a deadline with a beer helmet full of protein shakes, if I was a full-time writer, so I wouldn’t really have to stop to eat. I love dancing, yoga, pilates, swimming and skating best and wish I had time for all of them. I work on the computer, so my eyes would get a break with a paper book, though I’ve read a little on my phone (like now). Like iPods, they’d be great for travel. I try to be a professional “reviewer” when looking at friends’ work. Maybe that insulting one should try writing a book sometime instead of just being a critic. That is great about the screenplay/movie. Yeah, a lot of the paranormal I read is in horror or paranormal fantasy sections, so it can be hard to differentiate, but I go in knowing that the scope is much broader than the label on the section in the Sci-Fi/Horror area of Powell’s. I couldn’t see that it was mating dragonflies on my little BlackBerry phone’s YouTube, so maybe that’s why it’s less picked. I think I’ve seen that mummy on the History channel: a lighter side of creepy. Good color picks (like wine). I agree with the Puscifer pick.
1. I can’t play the game on my phone, but I’m probably a cross of all three: a fighter, grounded, creative, obsessive and takes care of others in need. Also, a little magickal.
2. I would guess a percentage-finished meter would be good, the optional e-mail if you are not in U.S. Or U.K. Or don’t want to enter (though, I will be when I get back on my computer). Otherwise, if it matches like my astrological symbol, you’re golden.
3. Likely Laurell K Hamilton’s Merry Gentry and Anita Blake series, since there are so many and I’ve read all but the most recent few for lack of time. Many different characters and situations with mystery, action and “romance”.
4. Evanescence–”Bring Me To Life”, and that was before I saw you list them. Villain might need even more rock than that.
5. Most imaginative: tattoo on torso; most action/interesting: kickbox fight. The music kept good flow.
6. 80s mood today… Hot pink skinny jeans with black patent open-toed heels, slashed black tee off shoulder over white tee you can see peeking through slashes. I watch a lot of L.A. Ink and am an artist in general.
7. Though nowhere is perfectly comfortable, bed/bedtime when there’s no interruptions. Maybe you could listen to audio books in the bath, if no one else minds hearing.
I live in Oregon, which probably resembles London sky at times, so I don’t like reading in bright sunlight or florescent bulbs.
Did Patty contest, book chat, voted, RSVPd Melissa
RSVPd this
1. I’m a Warrior. The description is quite accurate.
2. I love doing quiz that makes me understands myself better.
3. Michelle Moran, because I want to hear her telling me stories about ancient Egypt.
4. I would pick this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYKY2e4GE9Q
It’s called the Forever Song.
5. The bugs scene where it says “science”.
6. A cool outfit made from leather.
7. I used to read under the tree. It’s cooling. But nowadays, the trees are already infested with red ants. *sigh*
I’m Aik Chien.
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Ok so i played the keeper game and got warrior, which most of it makes sense to me minus the balance in life, i have a hard time doing that.
I picked up keeper of light and dust to read but didn’t get to finish it before i had to start back to school this past quarter now i must go and find it again to read it all the way though.
I would take JK Rowling books with me, i dont’ know why but Harry Potter has a calming effect on me.
For the chameleon i would design an armor of sorts.
i like just curling up on the couch and reading. my husband brings me drinks or food when i need them.
My question to you, is What book would you take on a deserted island, or series of books??
Liz
Great interview, I really enjoyed it. There is no doubt in my mind that I’ll be buying your book. It sounds like something I’d love!!
My questions for you are:
What would you as a writer like to say, to a reader who hasn’t read any of your books YET, about the work you do?
If you could say only 2 things about your new book KEEPER OF LIGHT AND DUST what would they be?
I RSVPed for this event!! Number 58.
I loved reading Patricia’s answers in the Patricia Briggs Reader Interview and commented…#47.
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Hello Natasha!
I RSVP’d!
Here are Natasha’s 1-7
I’ve already connected with you on so many of the social media sites! Thank you for that. I’m surprised with my result. I recently wrote you on Facebook to tell you of my own 15 year journey and was surpried to find out I’m a Thief! I thought healer for sure. But, I do obsess unnecessarily. And while I’ve had to fight for my own life, I would be seriously upset to see any of my family or friends up against the same battle.
2. I loved the game. Very fun to play. Makes you think. But, I’m sure I thought too much! I don’t know how I’d want you to change it. I loved the quotes from the book up top!
3. & 4. are SO hard for me! I rely SO much on my reading and music to get me through, so ONE author…I should just lay down right now and wait!
4. Same thing…ONE song to describe something so miraculous? And oddly enough all I can think of is “She Blinded Me With Science”? Good? No?
5. Where the dragonfly’s legs form a heart. Beautiful. I loved it! Actually, I loved the entire thing, but that was definitely my favorite.
6. An outfit? I’m the shoe queen and I love to dress up! I’m all for pink so it’s hard to think…martial arts…comfortable. Clothes you can sneak up and kick serious butt in. I’m going to give her jeans to show off her figure and a camo tank. Cute choice of pet!
7. My favorite place to read is usually in the bathtub. But, since I’ve been in the hospital so long, it’s become my bed. I might take a Kindle in the tub becuase I have a book holder. But, it is an electronic device. Oooh…maybe put it in a ziploc?
Now, My Questions for you Natasha!
1. Natasha, I was thrilled to see that you have so many Interests aside from writing and they are all pretty amazing! I know you said Music, Running & Kickboxing. The last two are obviously self-explanatory but I was wondering do you just love music or do you also play an instrument? I also loved your future goals — especially the last ; )
2. Author’s that give back always make them even more amazing to me. The CPAU Fighting For Peace Project sounds extremely interesting. Could you tell us about this project that help women feel more empowered in their lives and if there is anything at all we (your readers) can do to help?
3. How did the view from your bedroom window in London become such an important scene in “The Midnight Side” and what made you decide to use that landscape? (It really is beautiful)!
4. What’s next for you?
5. What MUST you have with you to work while writing?
6. Where is your favorite place to write?
7. Have you ever “faked” reading a book?
8. What’s on your nightstand (as in for your own reading pleasure)right
now?
9. What’s the best compliment you’ve ever gotten on your work that stands
out the most?
10. How do your stories come to you? And how long do the characters hang
out in your mind before they are committed to paper?
I have plenty more but they say 10 is the limit and this isnt’ my interview!
I did today’s book chat
I did the poll
I RSVP’d For Melissa Marr’s Event!
I’ll be back with where I spread the news – the wifi here is quirky!
x0xx Amy S.
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I must not know how to post that I shared for everyone to see. My links don’t work. I see what I posted when I’m logged in to things but once I’m logged out….well you can’t see what I shared.And I did share.
I need a lesson, LOL!
If you can take the books of only one author with you to a desert island, which author would you choose? Johanna Lindsey
Why? She is one of te first romance writers I read and I fell in love with them. Now reading any of her book still leave me wit that great felling. Plus she has oddles of books so I’ll keep busy for a while;)
Hi Natasha,
1. The Warrior
3. cant make that decision, lol
7. my bed or desk
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This is interesting. I’ve not read this series, but this keeper game makes for a compelling argument to fix that. My results:
1. Your sign is Energy. Your code word is protection. Your totem is the chameleon. You are loyal and sensitive. You care for others deeply and if need be, will put yourself in harm’s way if it means you can help them. You are chameleon-like in that your instinct is to heal, but you will fight — and fight well — if the cause is just. You are warm-hearted, generous and imaginative. Your heart rules your head.
Your true mate is The Thief
but you will find more happiness with The Warrior
2. Those last lines worry me. How can the thier be my true mate if i’d be happier with a warrior? I’m not sure if I understand that, but that does make me wish to find out. I have to wonder if the book would answer such a question?
3. Only one author?! I don’t think I would survive under those conditions, and that doesn’t take into account my declining health. Still, if I could only take one, I’d go for Dakota Cassidy. I’ve read enough of her work to know I LUV HER, but not all of it so there would still be some surprises.
4. When in doubt, I’d go with “When you’re evil” by Voltaire. If this doesn’t fit, he’s not villain enough
5. I can’t get this link to work
6. Tough call. I’m of the mind you can’t go wrong with sexy (cough slutty cough) outfit, so I’d go for a mini skirt, skin tight halter top, and leather jacket. If her looks don’t kill, then I’m sure she can find a creative use for her heels.
7. I read in bed, myself. I buck the trend and have a nook instead of a kindle, though I can’t say I’ve ever had it in a tub. Of course, I don’t have a tub in my apartment, so that would be awkward if I WAS in a tub I don’t have with a kindle I don’t own.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go add a certain series to my TBR pile…
How long do you research before you write a book? Or do you research as you go along?
1. I got The Warrior. I agree in some ways, for instance, I am a skeptic about otherworldly things.
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1. I am a Healer, loyal and sensitive – I like that. Thanks!
And yes, I will fight to the death for my friends and family….
2. A better question would be was there anything about the game that I did NOT enjoyed?! Awesome, fabulous. After I finished I felt like jumping in the car, running to B&N and buying your book! A mind with this much imagination has to have created an equally great novel, and I MUST read it. And I shall, trust me.
3. J.D. Robb/Nora Roberts – more than enough bopoks to last for years…
And of course because I like them, the old Harlequins too
4. ColdPlay Death and all of His Friends
5. That is a hard question, difficult to select just one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcfu3mUHo2s
6. Red leather pants (doesn’t show blood, hers or anyone else’s), black thermal top and low heeled boots.
7. ANYWHERE!
No ereaders in the tub, but it does go outside and everywhere else.
I am the Healer, and the description matches well.
1.That was fun! And it was a very accurate profile for me. I’m a healer.
2.Loved it all, and the profile was fabulous!
3.Hmm LKH, b/c I could take a bunch of books and go from horror to erotica.
4.I can never come up with songs for books or characters..
5.My videos don’t feel like playing tonight.
6.I’m assuming she has a bunch of tattoes, so something that would show of her tats but still be practical for the martial arts.
7.I like to read outside on the screened in deck or in bed.
What’s your favorite color and why?
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Hi Natasha,
I’m excited about your book and I wanted to ask you one question did anyone influence you on the lead male Adrian Ashton? Or was he just someone you wanted to create?
Always,
Bianca
The Healer
Your sign is Energy. Your code word is protection. Your totem is the chameleon. You are loyal and sensitive. You care for others deeply and if need be, will put yourself in harm’s way if it means you can help them. You are chameleon-like in that your instinct is to heal, but you will fight — and fight well — if the cause is just. You are warm-hearted, generous and imaginative. Your heart rules your head.
Your true mate is The Thief
but you will find more happiness with The Warrior
I agree wholeheartedly with this result and see me in it def.
the whole thing seems a big long… but worth it in the end…
I would take vc andrews’ books as they are the first real read I had as a young adult so they feel like home…
song: who wants to live forever by queen
I really liked the scene with the tatoo very pretty
it would be a corsett and jeans but made out of a shiny metalic material that when viewed one way is one color and another way is another color
my favorite place to read is in a chair under the tree in my yard or when I’m out camping basically outside… in the sun preferrably.. would I take my ereader which I have an IREX and love it… anyway… would I take it into the tub? I haven’t thought about it.. but you know i take it into the bathroom sometimes… so.. i would have to say I would..
so my question is: where is YOUR favorite place to read, and when you’re there what do you read?
and I rsvp’d to this event..
1.Whoa. That was one fascinating quiz! I got the result of “Healer” but that isn’t a word I would have ever used to describe myself. But neither would I have used Thief of Warrior, lol, so when I started this quiz I had no clue what the answer would be.
I do however agree with the profile I received; my heart does rule my head and I will pretty much only fight to protect a loved one.
2. Honestly? I loved that quiz so much because it told me a little about myself while also relating it to the book. I had not heard of you or the series until this event but man, I wish I had some book money to buy your books today! I will definitely be purchasing them in the near future. I was even more fascinated with the interview and the talk about biophotonics. Awesome stuff.
3. I would take Richelle Mead’s books because her books never disappoint; I love all her series and characters.
4. Time Is On My Side by Irma Thomas
5. Definitely the scene at the end with the old footage of the child in the coffin. I also liked the voice-over and the pacing of the script and how the book cover looked at the end; the whole beginning set of images didn’t compare.
6. I know nothing else about the story except what I’ve read here, seen on the book trailer, or read on the quiz& the description in this question itself. Based on that, I imagine her being pretty practical when it comes to fighting wardrobe. No leather pants, or minis, but some martial arts or yoga pants and sneakers/shoes she can run in. But her everyday outfits, I think she’d wanna feel feminine after all that sweat and wear jeans and funky tees, a few dresses & fun shoes. I basically imagine her looking like Kat Von D from LA Ink, lol.
7. My favorite spot to read is in my bed, cuddled up in my poofy comforter. As a kid it was in the front yard tree. I’d climb up in it and sit where 2 big branches made a “v” and swing my leg over and lay on my belly against the branch to read
1. Bella F.
2. My Questions for Natasha:
-What Was Your Result, Natasha–Healer, Thief, or Warrior?
-Did you yourself invent the quiz?
-What are some of your favorite books/series?
-Do you have any book/series recommendations from the UK that we might have heard about here in the U.S.?
Thanks for chatting with us! I’m sooo glad I got to find out about your books, and your interview was really interesting.
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1. I LOVED the game!!! It was spot on with me being a Healer!!!
2. I really loved each question – so I can’t think of anything to do different.
3. That is soooo hard as there are so many great authors. But the JK Rowlings series most likely – as there is so much I am sure I missed the 1st time around.
4. Live Forever by Billy Joe Shaver
5. I liked the scene where the tattoo was the focus.
7. I love to read cuddled up with a blanket on the couch. But in the warmer weather – outside
What is you favorite day of the week???
RSVP’d
Hi Natasha,
I played the game and was a samurai. It was interesting to see that it was a personality game rather than a game game, lol. I love Nalini Singh’s books so I would take them with me as they are amazing stories. If I got to choose a song, it’d be Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down. I love the scene with the tattoo, I think it’s amazing. I don’t know if there’s one I can choose for a tattoo artist/martial artist I’d say it’d have to be something dark and inconspicuous.. I guess something that’s not going to grab a lot of attention since it has to be smooth. My favorite place to read is on my couch next to the window.
My question for Natasha is this: Do you want to write side stories for your men that bore or annoy you? Would you consider it and share it with your fans? Also, what happens to your men after they bore you? Do they just leave you alone?
Thanks a bunch!
Biki
i don’t have a kindle but i do have kindle for iPod touch and yes, I do take it everywhere — even to the bathroom lol. I just take extra extra care of it if I’m in the bathroom or anywhere I take it out!
My favourite reading place? Hmm.. I normally read everywhere – trains, buses, on queue at the bank or to get food but my favourite would be outside, at our house terrace with the dog. He’s just so happy looking at me while I read, plus I get a bit of the sun too
I did RSVP, and run through the game, but didn’t get a chance to write it up.
I do want to say that pink boxing gloves rock!!!