Interview And Contest With Author Carrie Vaughn
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Interview with Author Carrie Vaughn
A big welcome to our readers today! Be sure to read to the end of the interview to find out how to WIN the the great prizes being offered up. The contest runs until 11:59 pm Eastern time 1/17/09. Open to readers worldwide!
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Interview:
Hi Carrie!
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 Kitty and the Dead Man’s Hand
BBB: What do you find the most challenging aspect of writing?
CV: It depends on how I feel that day. Getting published is right up there, simply for the reason that you have to creep out of your cave and start dealing with this whole ponderous system. Getting better at writing: when you first start out, progress seems to come in leaps and bounds. Further along, it gets more subtle. Also, revision: trying to make a piece better. At some points it’s like saying, “Here’s a hat — now how can I make it look more like a hat?”
BBB: What is the most rewarding aspect of writing for you?
CV: When it all comes together. When a scene pops off the page and makes me laugh or cry. When the story comes to life. Also, when people tell me they want to read more. That’s awfully rewarding.
BBB: What or who was your muse that got you started writing?
CV: I’ve always had an active imagination, and I’ve been writing since I was quite small. But it was reading Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine
BBB: What do you feel are the benefits of the new electronic readers such as Kindle
CV: Well, obviously, less paper = good. Now we just need to make them solar powered.
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?
CV: I think e-readers have grown up to where people are finally taking them seriously. As a writer, the more places someone can read my books the better. The long term impact is hard to say because it’s still newish.
BBB: How did the Kitty Norville series go from a group of short stories to full-fledged novels?
CV: The first short story started out being not all that short — 10,000 words. I cut and revised and came up with a genuine short story (about 4,000 words). But I discovered that I knew pretty much everything about this character and she had a lot more stories in her. I wrote two more short stories : “Kitty Loses Her Faith” and “Kitty and the Mosh Pit of the Damned,” based on isolated ideas: the sinister faith healer, and the punk band that sold its soul to the devil. I knew I could probably write a novel, but I didn’t really have an arc to hold it together. It’s when I had the idea of a “coming of age” story, that the book would be about Kitty starting the radio show, and through that gaining confidence and learning to stand up for herself and be independent, that the novel really took off. Since then, for each book I’ve asked, “What challenges should Kitty face next?” as well as what supernatural ideas I want to tackle.
BBB: Is there a lover in sight for Cormac? Or is he to remain a “what if” for Kitty?
CV: Isn’t it better to keep people guessing? I will say this: I have plans for Cormac. I’ve already written the novella of what’s been happening to him while he’s off stage. He’s having adventures of his own, and I do have a relationship in mind for him. It will be unconventional, but I hope interesting.
BBB: Can you tell us what your next release (s) will be? And do you have stand alone titles forthcoming? And of course we would love to know how many more books are scheduled in the Kitty Norville series!
CV: The next two books, Kitty and the Dead Man’s Hand
BBB: What was your reasoning on the mixed relationship with Kitty and Luis? The werewolf/ were jaguar relationship?
CV: I don’t see it as a mixed relationship. They’re both people. They’re both shape-shifters. I mean, mixed in what sense? She’s white and he’s latino — some people would consider that a mixed relationship. Kitty had a really rough time in the first book and I wanted her to have some fun in the second, so I gave her a hot fling; and I wanted to show that Kitty’s world has more than just werewolves, so I made him a werejaguar. I really didn’t see any issue with it.
BBB: Do you have any book signings coming up for 2009, if so where?
CV: I have signings scheduled at the Denver Book Mall February 1 and March 1. I’ll be at New York Comic Con February 6-8. There are plans for more signings, but I don’t have exact information yet. Check on my blog or website over the next couple of weeks.
BBB: Right now we have shapeshifters and vampires. Do see any other paranormal creatures making an entrance into the Kitty Norville series?
CV: Oh, we’ve had more than that. Elijah Smith was Fae. There’s a short story, “Kitty’s Zombie New Year” with a zombie. It depends on what you call a paranormal creature. I’ve had psychics and magicians of various sorts. You could make an argument that there has been at least one ghost. Kitty Raises Hell
BBB: How do you keep track of your characters and world building?
CV: Not as well as I should. I’m always looking back in the previous books to check up on things. As for world building, it’s basically our world. I treat the series as contemporary as much as anything. Just with all the supernatural weirdness made real. As far as characters, I have lists, but mostly I just know who is who and what they’re like.
BBB: What is your favorite paranormal fiction book of all time?
CV: That kind of opens a can of worms, because it depends on what you call paranormal fiction, but I’m going to go with Agyar
BBB: What do you like to do in between all the time you spend writing?
CV: Watch movies, travel, hang out with friends, read, walk my dog. I do a little costuming when I get the urge.
BBB: What did you do before you became a writer? Do you write full time?
CV: That’s kind of an odd question, because I’ve always been a writer. I can’t remember not being a writer. I’ve been making a living at it for about two years now. Before that I paid bills doing mostly administrative assistant work.
BBB: Succubus or Zombie? If you HAD to become one of these creatures, which one and why?
CV: Succubus. Because dude, zombie = dead. Not cool.
BBB: Do you have any pearls of wisdom you would like to share with our readers here today?
CV: Wow. Um. Be excellent to each other? Party on? Aim high, dream big, and get there with baby steps, one day at a time. Is that vague enough?
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1. Leave a comment or start a discussion with Carrie and other readers here on this post today.
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3. Have fun!
Hi Guys,
Just FYI to the readers, Carrie occasionally does a great live show where she answers “call ins” from the audience as Kitty. This is not to be missed. Carrie is every bit as captivating in person as Kitty is in the books, so if you get a chance to see her at a convention or signing, you should attend!
Congrats on the continued success!
Dave Boop
Just a quick comment for Carrie-I have loved your books from moment one and though I don’t find myself re-reading anything, I enjoy going back through your work and finding it even better the next time around. Thank you for such great reads and I truly look forward to future work. Rock on sistah!
Carrie, thanks again for taking time out of your busy schedule to be with us!
I think the question about Luis and Kitty was more of a why a cat and a wolf (cats and dogs don’t usually get along).
I have to say that Carrie Vaughn is EVIL.
I went to a book signing last year at the Denver Book Mall and the mean thing read from “Dead Man’s Hand”. Do you know my pain? Knowing I couldn’t get my next Kitty fix for a YEAR?
Evil I say!
But if you haven’t read a Kitty book, do it right now. Kitty is a fascinating character and Carrie lets her grow from book to book.
I can’t wait to get my hands on the next three.
I’ll be Facebooking, Myspacing, and Twittering this contest.
Facebooking? Did I just make up a new word? I hope not.
Awesome interview! I can’t wait to get the next two books!
And Cormac? A Cormac novella? My undivided attention has been captured. 
I haven’t actually read a Kitty novel yet, I only first learned that these books existed during my xmas holiday. First I thought of Nancy Drew (my bad, they have translated Nancy to Kitty in my language for some reason). But when I got over that I was intrigued. And even more after reading this interview and getting to know more about the Kitty world
Hi Carrie!
Welcome to BBB. I have two questions for you.
1) which I’m sure you get all the time, is why the paranormal genre?
2) If you had to be any of the immortal/paranormal creatures, what would it be and where in the world would you like to spend that time?
(and I twittered and will be posting to two yahoo groups and over on bookblogs.ning.com)
I want to thank BBB for hosting Carrie here today, I also want to thank them for the facebook notices as well. I needed a reason to crawl out from under my blanket, (brrr cold).
For BBB how did it feel to interview Carrie?
For Carrie, how have you been? I wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed talking with you (was it already a year ago???) while I was at another review site. (Not mentioning out of respect for BBB)
Today I would like to know when you don’t feel inspired what do you to get the creative juices flowing?
Wonderful news about the Book and I saw a second release coming out soon as well? I sincerely hope that Cormac is in it. (too nummy for words)
Dee
I am really looking forward to reading the next two Kitty books but for some reason my pre-order no longer has an estimated delivery date!!! I have no idea why but alot of the cool books are just not getting released on time here in Europe ;(
Hey Dee!
Thanks so much for stopping by today. It is great to have you here.
I always enjoy interviewing and working with the authors for BBB. Carrie is no exception that. She’s witty and interesting. I hope to meet her in person one day. I have to say that I have heard so many GREAT things about her from people behind the scenes who have entered the contest.
Carrie is well loved and respected in the community. I am so glad to have her here today!
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Whew, finally got online to check the site. Thanks to BBB for inviting me, and thanks for all the questions! If I miss one, please poke me and ask again, to make sure everyone gets an answer.
About Luis and Kitty: I really didn’t think about the dog/cat thing. Even my shapeshifters are people first. They may share a lot of characteristics with their animal bretheren, but not all.
Virginia: I didn’t really choose the paranormal genre, it chose me. I wrote the book I wanted to write, then I discovered that all this was out there. My publisher marketed it as paranormal. My own reading tends more toward fantasy and SF. As far as paranormal creature, I don’t really know. I do like werewolves, at least the way I write them. I love to travel so I’m not sure I could pick just one place.
Dee: I’ve been doing well, but I’m very busy with the upcoming releases right now. I had a great holiday season. What happens when the creative juices don’t flow? Usually, I have no trouble with new ideas. I have notebooks full of new ideas. If I’m stuck on a story, it’s usually because the story isn’t working for some reason. I’ll brainstorm and outline until I figure out what, then fix it.
Oh, and the live show Dave mentioned usually happens at Mile Hi Con in Denver.
Hi Carrie! Great interview. I love the Kitty books and I can’t wait for the upcoming releases. Now…A Cormac novella? When? Does it have a title yet? You must share. ^_^
Carrie, I enjoyed your interview VERY much!
I must blush to admit this, but I haven’t read Kitty yet. Have the first on my TBR pile, but am waaaay behind. I have, however, heard all the wonderful buzz, and I look forward to diving into the fun!
All my best for a long and wildly successful career. Your readers adore you!
Light,
Nancy Haddock
La Vida Vampire
Last Vampire Standing
Carrie thanks so much for taking the time out to be here and answer all our nosy questions
! You know I have to say that Cormac is one of my favorite characters. I ,of course, adore Kitty but he is so unique. Where did you get the idea for him? Is he based on any one you know?
Ah, all the Cormac questions! People love him so…
The novella is tentatively called “Long Time Waiting,” and it’s not yet in a condition to be published . Still working on that.
As for inspiration…the stereotypical bounty hunter type character in thrillers is usually some ex-Navy SEAL Green Beret total paramilitary badass. I find that type to be pretty unrealistic, so when I needed a bounty hunter type character, I went local. He’s not based on someone specific, but on a general type. I went to high school in a very conservative western town (Monument Colorado), where we had lots of gun-toting NRA yahoos. Then Oklahoma City happened, exposing the whole militia movement/sovereignty movement. And I thought, now _those_ guys are scary, because they’re real and they’re in my backyard. That’s the background I gave Cormac, because I wanted him to be someone who could live next door, and still be scary, rather than some exotic mysterious international mercenary dude.
Thanks to everyone who’s been so enthusiastic about the books. It makes the rough days of writing easier knowing that people are waiting for the finished product.
Hi,
Great Interview
I’m so looking forward to the next two Kitty books. Love the Kitty books.
Thanks for the great Q&A. I haven’t actually read any of your books but I have you on my list of new authors to read!
I was just wondering if you read paranormal and if yes what is your favorite type of paranormal and favorite author?
I keep reading snippets about Kitty this, and Kitty that on the blogs that I peruse…. I was intrigued and investigated. WELL, these are now on my wish list (nearish the top! lol). I can’t wait to get them, I wonder if I can convince my library to help me out with my poorness by ordering them!
Thanks for the interview!!
Natasha A.
I happened to see one of the Kitty books at the library, but our evil library only carries books from the middles of series, I swear. So I thought I’d check out the interview (thank you, BBB, for reading my mind) and now that I hear about Cormac (what’s sexier than shotguns and canned goods?) my TBR pile grows!
Hi Carrie! Thanks for the great interview here at BBB! I’ve only read the first Kitty book so far, but found it to be a lot of fun! One of my favorite things about reading paranormal fiction is seeing authors’ different interpretations of traditional myth! So I was wondering, what other werewolf or werecreature fiction have you read and enjoyed?
I’m also curious, as someone who writes but has yet to be published, do you prefer to write shorter stories or novels?
Thanks to folks giving my books a try for the first time!
I actually don’t read too much of what most people think of as paranormal. My favorite authors are folks like Robin McKinley, Patricia McKillip, Steven Brust, etc. I’ve been into Steven Erikson’s big series, lately, and right now I’m actually reading Jane Austen.
As for werewolves…I’ve got Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber on my to read list–it has the story “A Company of Wolves” was based on.
Oh, and I like both shorts and novels. Different ideas are suited to different lengths, so it’s nice to do both. Also, stories = instant gratification.
lol Definitely a Succubus! Who wants to be the walking dead?
Yikes! Probably stinky too lol. Great Interview, I love the Kitty Series!
Hello Kitty!
I’ve been a fan since 2005 (?), when I received a free copy of Kitty and the Midnight Hour at the Book Expo of America. I read, loved, and anxiously awaited the release of the next one. I’ve read Kitty Takes a Holiday and Kitty Goes to Washington as well, but I have to still get Kitty and the Silver Bullet (read the blurb…a return to Colorado and the pack…and memories of TJ?! WHOA!).
I’m still a bit thrown by Ben and his conversion, but my favorite character so far has to be the long-suffering Matt, the show producer. I’d like to see more of him…maybe even have him hit the road with Kitty?
My favorite scene from Kitty Goes to Washington is the closet scene with the vampiress (I’m blanking out on her name), where Kitty allowed her to feed in order to regain the strength to kill their attackers. There is no “I” in team.
Can’t wait for Kitty and the Dead Man’s Hand, even if I have to buy it…but winning it would be better.
Keep writing!
T.
Hi, Carrie! I want to say (I’m sure you hear this all the time) that I LOVE the Kitty books and can’t wait until the next one comes out.
I have just one question, and it’s something of a hypothetical one. I’m assuming something here, and that’s that you read other urban fantasy series yourself. (If you don’t, just skip the question). But if you do, and if copyright problems and different publishing houses weren’t an issue, what other UF character/series would you most like to do a crossover with Kitty?
Hi Carrie,
This is just me saying thanks so much for writing, even when the writing gets tough… Love your books!
Jessica
I recently discovered the Kitty books and I sat down and read them all in a week. Love, love, love this series (which is odd for me because I tend to enjoy vampires more than werewolves)!
My favorite character besides Kitty is probably Cormac but my favorite scene is from Kitty Goes to Washington when Kitty and Alette fight the “bad guy” (or when Leo tracks her to Luis’ apartment lol). I really like Alette, I hope she makes it into another story.
Hello Carrie!
Are you going to have the military get involved with your characters? Kitty was before congress and now the world knows they are out there. Love the books.
Boyd
Hi Carrie!
Sadly, I haven’t read any of your series yet, but with how everyone is raving about it, it’s definitely been added to the TBR pile. I haven’t been let down by anything recommended by BBB, so I’m sure that it’ll be great.
Since I can’t ask you anything specific about the series, I’ll ask a couple of general writing questions.
- Do you have any advice that you would like to give unpublished authors interested in writing paranormal fiction?
- What were some of the toughest lessons that you
I just love when an author rec’s a book I actually haven’t read (or heard of) before..it gives me new reading opportunities–thank you
and BBB, you’re on my blog roll (I’m trying to think of something with ‘have been’ and ‘forever shall be’ but a migraine’s hindering my brain-ness): http://book-splot.blogspot.com/
Questions, in reverse order:
Willow: If you’re specifically interested in writing paranormal, I’d actually recommend that you read a lot that _isn’t_ paranormal. Read folklore from all over the world, read history, read lots of other kinds of things. This will give you lots of ideas that will make your work stand out from the crowd, and give it depth.
Tough lessons: Patience. Everything in publishing takes forever. (I’ve been waiting a year for Dead Man’s Hand to come out!) Also, not comparing myself to others. We all have our own paths.
Boyd: I actually have an idea I want to do with Iraqi war vets who are werewolves. We’ll see if I can make it work.
Ladytink: If you like Alette, you should check out my story in Kim Harrison’s anthology Hotter Than Hell. “Life is the Teacher” is about Alette and Emma.
Jennifer: I don’t have specific series that I think would make a good crossover. I do occasionally imagine characters from other series calling in to Kitty’s radio show!
Great interview and information.
I have a question. How do you deal with interruptions when you are writing? Or how do you keep from having them?
Thanks,
Sue
susie@suesunshine.com
i just have to say i LURVE the books! the series is one of my faves. and i am the only one who loves ben? from the time he got bit, i just started to like him a lot lol
I enjoyed the interview. I love your Kitty series, and I’m glad to hear there are quite a few more to come, great news.
1. I’m a member of the Blood Bank.
2. I am a subscriber to your blog.
3. Such a great interview! I have yet to read Kitty’s books yet if I win this one, I’d have to purchase the other two, so I could read them in order…oh how I hate it when I have to buy more books ;-*
BBB-you are the best at introducing me to new authors!!!!
Thanks so much!!!!
Darby
darbyscloset at yahoo dot com
Good interview! Carrie, thanks for writing the Kitty series.
For the Kindles, the other thing they could do to make them go (for me anyway), would be to lower the cost a wee bit more. I know they are sold out and on backorder, so they are popular.
Now to go look up Steven Brust….
Thanks Carrie and BBB for the interview. I just came from B&N where I picked up a copy of Carrie’s book Kitty Takes a Holiday. I have book 1 already and book 2 is on its way from PaperBackSwap.com and I hope to round out the rest of the set soon! I enjoy Kitty as a character very much and hope to continue reading her stories for years to come.
Today I have none to share, perhaps you can enlighten me.
Ben does have some fans. I’m glad of that!
As for interruptions–I’m my own worst enemy on that score. It’s so easy to get up and make a cup of tea, find another CD from the stash, play some solitaire, etc. etc. Basically, it’s not about interruptions, it’s about the daily goal — as long as I achieve what I think I ought on a daily basis, I don’t get too worked up over interruptions. It’s all about setting goals and accomplishing them. I make lots of lists.
This will probably be the last time I check in for the evening. Thanks again for all the questions and enthusiasm, and thanks to BBB for playing host!
Hi Carrie~
Great interview and I would love to be entered to win a copy!!
Do you live in the Denver area…in one of the earlier comments it mentions something about a book signing in the Denver area. I live in Wyoming and Denver is definitely someplace I would go to meet a favorite author.
Carrie:
Thanks for the interview. The questions/comments from the other readers are very good & your answers are insightful (as ever).
My husband is an avid reader of SF, fantasy & all sorts of other genres, but he says I have put him to shame by the way I’ve devoured each of the Kitty books … & it was Sept’08 when I read your first one! Now I’m waiting anxiously for the next 2 & dreaming of the Cormac novella.
And no, BlakeyGirl, you’re not the only one who has come to appreciate Ben. Ah, what a character he is. “I’m not just a lawyer. I’m an ambulance chasing lawyer!” Hey, he can give me directions to the nearest hospital ANYTIME!
Needless to say, Carrie, I **love** the series & was blown away by “The Happiest Place” in Realms of Fantasy. I hope that someday I can attend the Odyssey Fantasy Writing Workshop, but until then, I’ll just re-read your books because I find something new in them each time. Thanks!!!
I love your Kitty books. Will you be coming to the Midwest anytime in the future? I can’t make it to New York or Denver. My husband gets so upset when I want to fly somewhere to see an author
Great interview. I love the Kitty books and cant wait to get a chance to read the next two. What made you decide to write a novel about a werewolf named Kitty? Are the stand alone books you have that will hopefully see the light of day sooner rather than later also paranormal in genre? Thanks!!
Great interview. I always wanted to read these books and they’ve been on my TBR list for a while now. So this is the perfect oportunity!
Awsome giveaway! ^_^
Great interview. I can’t wait for the 2 new books . I also want to see whats been happening with Cormac. Kitty Norville Rocks!
Excellent interview. And I’m with you on the succubus thing. You know what they say, the only good zombie is a–no, that’s not right. A zombie in hand is worth two–no, no. You know, I don’t think they actually have a zombie saying
. Anyway, great stories, Ms. Vaughn. Personally, I really liked Luis, and I hope we get to see him again one day.
I’ve read your books since the first one and have enjoyed what I read so far. I hope to read this one also. Congratulations on it.
Interesting to read this interview. I think I’m going to add Agyar to my books to look out for list. I like Brust but for some reason haven’t been keeping up. And my question is: Which Jane Austen book are you reading?
Great interview!!! I’m sorry I missed the opportunity to submiot questions. Crazy work getting my way.
However, I loved the mix of questions from Carrie’s creative process, to the characters in the books, to just fun stuff.
I have to say my favorite question was: Zombie or Succubus? Carrie’s answer was classic.
Plus, I’m glad to see she remembers her Bill & Ted’s Excellent adventure quotes. Party on!!!
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Hi,Carrie,
I like both Ben and Cormac but for differnt reasons. Ben seems to give Kitty a certer. Cormac is fun becuase he just does not follow the rules! Gotta love a bad boy! My question is about one of your hobbies, You mentioned you like to make costumes, Where do you wear them to? Cons, Ren Fair, Just around?!
I have read the series and am looking foweard to the new books! I actully discovred it though the Libary and lucky for me they had them all.
Thank you so much for doing an interview on this site. I have not read any of your books yet, but now I plan on doing so. Your books sound like just the sort of thing I like to read. Thanks.
Carrie, I was thrilled when I found your books. You have a new slant on a (at times) over done area and I love it! I look forward to reading what comes next for Kitty!
this is the first time I heard of you and your books both sound interesting. I would love to win a copy to get me started
I am so glad to hear that two Kitty books are going to be published close together. I love this series. Kitty is a great heroine. I love the feel of my paperbacks. We just have to start using hemp paper and soy ink!!!!!
I cannot wait to read this book.
Hi! Back again to wrap up.
LoriT: Yes, I live in Boulder and will be doing several signings in the Denver area. Check my blog for more info.
Gayle: No plans to head to the midwest right now, but I’ll announce it on my blog if I do.
Donna: I decided to make my main character a werewolf because very few people were writing about werewolves at the time, and I named her Kitty because how could I not? The stand alone novels are more fantasy, though in contemporary settings.
Janicu: I’m reading Sense and Sensibility. It’s much darker than the movie versions would have you believe.
Amy: I’m in the SCA, so that’s where most of them get worn, though I did work at the Colorado Ren Faire in college, and I used to wear them at cons before I started being all professional. But I love Halloween. I dress up at every opportunity. My friends often have theme parties that let me dress up.
There are way too many comments for me to read right now so if I ask something that’s already been asked….BITE ME! *WEG*
Carrie,
When it all comes together. When a scene pops off the page and makes me laugh or cry. When the story comes to life.
Thanks for putting that feeling into words–as both a reader and a writer, I love those “it” moments. They’re so rewarding from both sides of the page!
I’m excited to discover the number of short stories featuring Kitty that I haven’t read! Is there a chance that you’ll at some point collect all the Kitty shorts together in an anthology? (I’ve hunted down a number of them in print, but it would be nice to have them all together.)
Favorite scene: in Kitty Goes to Washington when she sees Ben cleaned up for the first time. To me, it was a sign of things to come!
Question: Are we ever going to see Luis or any of the other DC weres again? I really enjoyed those characters! It was like giving Kitty a safe haven to relax before the stuff hit the fan again.
Reading all these posts I’m wondering where in the world have I been that I haven’t seen this series. I have to agree, I love the title with Mosh Pit of the Damned. I am going to have to find these books. Thanks for the contest, otherwise I may never have found this site or these books!
Nice interview. The book sounds great.
A little late to the party but I want to say I love how Kitty has grown through each book. Can’t wait for the novella on Cormac. There’s a little ache for him as he languishes in prison.
Will there ever be a book collecting the Kitty short stories or all the short stories you’ve written?
No question, but thankyou for coming on and doing the interview.
I have some of your books but waiting to get more of them before i read them.your interview is get thing me hoping that i get them all sone to read them because thay sound like thay are good books.from stacey
You aalways have such informative interviews.
My daughter would love these books and so do I.
I am loving this series. I’ve read the first 3 and am about to start the 4th.
My favorite parts of the books are when she is doing her radio show because the guests are so funny/crazy.
I love Cormac because you’re never really sure what he’s going to do (although it will probably involve shooting something.) The scene when they first met was great.
I like Ben, but I think I liked him better before his transformation.
I’m off to read Kitty and the Silver Bullet so I’ll be ready for Kitty and the Dead Man’s Hand.
Great interview. Carrie, thank you for sharing your thoughts and offering the giveaways. I am not much of an ebook reader. I prefer the hardcopy better. The feeling of flipping the pages and such. To be honest, I just recently found out of your books. I halfway on Book 1. I have the rest of the books waiting to be read.
I have never heard of this author, so I must have been under a rock all this time.
I would love to get my hands on this book, so I can see what all the fuss is about. Thanks for the giveaway!
w00t w00t! Rachel, thanks for another great contest!
Carrie, you are one of my favorite authors! The Kitty series is awesome and I’ve recommended them to friends several times over.
I apologize I don’t have any witty discussion or dialog but what do you expect for 5:30 in the morning? LOL Right now I’m just trying to get my entries in before the deadline.
So that being stated, here they are:
I posted a link to this contest to my profile over on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=860295712
And also, Bitten by Books is in the permanent blogroll over on my own review site:
http://books.cheriepie.com
Carrie, I really enjoyed your dissection of the urban fantasy genre and never really realized until now that you also had a blog so voila, in you go, also into the permanent blogroll on my blog, albeit the authors section:
http://books.cheriepie.com
So however many entries that affords me, I’m crossing my fingers that I’ll finally win something for the first time! Cuz it’d just be super cool if I were to win a Kitty book! I would just ummm…. I dunno, jump out of my skin for joy!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!
a new author to me i want to know more
I haven’t read any of this series yet, but after reading the review/description I want to!
Carrie? Are u going to the RT conference in Orlando? Again I’ll need to make arrangements to move my coffin. Arg!
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More answers to more questions!
I wasn’t planning on attending the RT conference. That’s one I haven’t been to yet, though I imagine I’ll make it there one of these days.
Short stories: I get asked about this a lot. “Mosh Pit of the Damned” was in Weird Tales — I’d have to look up which issue, but the info is on my website. I very much want to collect all the Kitty stories in a book one of these days. I’m not sure when it’s going to happen, though.
I’m so excited for the next two books, and am glad to hear a seventh one is on the way. It was interesting to know there’s going to be more information about Cormac coming out.
Carrie, loved The Midnight Hour. Picked it up at an airport read it through the entire flight, kind of disappointed when the flight ended, almost asked if I could sit there till I was finished. Can’t wait to pick up Kitty goes to Washington and all the rest!
I would love to read this book! Her interview only wetted my appiete to read it more.
I subscribed too!
The Kitty Norville series sounds very interesting. I will definitely check it out!