Author Sunny Release Party and $100 Amazon Gift Card Contest
PLEASE NOTE: The contest portion of the Sunny event is now closed. The winners will be chosen at a later date and contacted via email.
Hi everyone! Welcome to my Release Party/Author Chat hosted here in honor of my new Monère novel, Mona Lisa Eclipsing, coming out next week on April 5th. Also to launch my eSpecial novella of Mona Lisa Three, which will be out in 3 days, on March 31st. Please note that the contest runs from 3/28 – 4/1/11, instead of only being for one day as I mistakenly announced in my newsletter.
The novella, as you can tell from the title, features Mona Lisa’s first unexpected ménage with Gryphon and Amber. You can read the first 2 chapters at http://www.sunnyauthor.com to get a taste 
What to write about? I’ll put out some general things about myself and leave it to you to ask me more questions when you post a comment if you want to know something specific, or you can throw in something about yourself.
Favorite book: The Host by Stephanie Meyer. I just luv this book! Cannot say enough about it.
Print or eBook: I used to be a die-hard print reader up until about a year ago. My husband bought me a Kindle but I only read like 8 books on that. Convenient when I traveled: I downloaded something after boarding an airplane, but I don’t travel that often. I did more eReading on my computer because it has a brighter screen. But I just got an iPhone 4, the Verizon model, and now read eBooks mostly off that. It has a small but bright screen, without the computer’s drawback of EMF radiation when I flip the iPhone into Airplane mode, which turns off the Wi-Fi and cellular signal. Sweet, huh?
Favorite food: Japanese – sushi, need I say more? And Thai – addicted to Pad Thai and Thai Ice coffee, which actually gives me palpitations, so the drink is a rare treat for me, like in once a year.
Best friend: My hubby. My main squeeze and main support.
Exercise: Not enough. Bicycle riding when I get the chance.
Car: Looking into buying a 2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ with the RS appearance package. Wanted a spiffy small car with snazzy looks but definitely has to have good gas mileage. The Cruze gets 36 highway/24 city, which I’m pretty blown away by. I only get 20 miles per gallon on average on my current car, a Honda CRV. If you guys can recommend anything better, do let me know!
Well, that hits a lot of broad but hopefully interesting areas. Now I’ll turn it over to you.
Questions for Readers:
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?
3. How do you choose new authors to read?
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CONTEST INFO: The contest portion of the event runs until 11:59 pm Central on 4/1/11. Open to readers in the US and Worldwide as noted.
Prize 1: A $100.00 Amazon Gift Card (WORLDWIDE)
Prize 2: ONE lucky reader will win ALL of the following titles (US/Canada only)
ACCIDENTALLY CATTY Dakota Cassidy
MONA LISA ECLIPSING Sunny
BLOOD WYNE Yasmine Galenorn
NIGHTSHADE Michelle Rowen
SIREN’S SURRENDER Devyn Quinn
MASTER OF SMOKE Angela Knight
BLOOD CHALLENGE Eileen Wilks
NEVER AGAIN Michele Bardsley
A WEREWOLF IN MANHATTAN Vicki Lewis Thompson
ON THE HUNT Gena Showalter, Shannon Butcher, Jessica Andersen, Deirdre Knight
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Hello Sunny,
~The Reading Rock located in downtown Dickson, TN is proving to be a good place to put in my monthly book buys.
~After Kindle Pock decide to freeze on me, print is a 100 times better also I also noticed that Amazon is starting to charge for sales tax on the ebooks.
~Actually this is kind of odd, I actively seek out new authors and new series.
Do you have any planned appearance in the near future?
Ruth T USA
+20 #2
+40 #5 All will be done soon.
+1 #6
+25 RSVP
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Hi Ruth,
No planned appearances. I hit RT and RWA for several years, but have been more of a home bird the last couple of years, using the Internet for online events.
I actively seek out new authors and series, too. My best source is via Amazon.com
Danielle Monsch from the USA.
Hi there!
Congrats on your newest release, that’s awesome!
My question (though you’ve probably gotten it a million times,so sorry!) What drew you to writing paranormal vs. other genres?
Hi Danielle,
Why paranormal? Because that was the story concept my husband and I came up with that intrigued me most. I intended to write a romance. That it was paranormal was incidental
Hi Sunny! Thanks for being here!
Reader questions:
1. Used book stores and library sales! I’m a sucker for a bargain and I think it’s important to support my local used bookstores.
2. I guess I prefer print, but ebooks have been growing on me lately.
3. I read reviews and blurbs on Amazon and Goodreads.
I’d love to know…
How did you get started writing?
Do you have any pets?
What’s your favorite TV show?
What inspires your writing?
RSVP +25
Used banner before event (http://les121.livejournal.com/3399.html) +75
Ask and answer questions +20
RSVP for Diane Whiteside
Hi Lesley,
I first started writing at age 16 or 17. Wrote a short romance that was totally awful and pretty much felt I would never have the talent to write a book that I would enjoy reading. Took 20 more years of maturity, a 4-day screen writing conference that taught me the nuts-and-bolts of how to write a story, and real get-off-your-ass motivation before I finally finished my first manuscript.
No pets, unless you count my 2 children
Favorite TV shows are The Mentalist, Criminal Minds, Hawaii Five-O, and the Vampire Diaries.
The main concept or idea is what inspires my writing. Then the opening scene.
Where is your favorite place to buy books?i love to buy from borders …they have large selections and good customer service
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?i am a prints girl….i dont mind ebooks but i have a tendencies to drop things lol
3. How do you choose new authors to read?i go on the internet a lot so i m always reading excerpt and previews and if a book sounds good i read it and if i enjoy it then i buy more from that author and the cycle goes on …thats how i stared the mona lisa series when i read over the moon ……
i got a question for sunny i wanted to know will she ever get pregnant again?
and if she does who will be the father?
do u plan on bringing in more men into her life?
and last q will Blaec get his own book or be mentioned in the books more? cause i absolutely love him …so thanks and i hope i did what i was supposed to do lol
Hi Susie,
Not sure about Mona Lisa having a baby. The biggest dilemma would be, who would her father be?
More men in Mona Lisa
Anissa R–USA
is there an erotic theme you try to stay away from in your books? If yes, why is that?
When people write to you on facebook, do you respond?
Do you know that to some of us, you are like, a SUPERSTAR, and when you respond to us on facebook, we are over the moon?
) (not really a question–i’ll admit that—)
Hi Anissa,
If you contact me through my website or through facebook, I do my best to respond. Facebook is something I only started to use more actively. I’m under Sunny Chen. As for your sweet Superstar comment, you certainly make me feel like one
No particular erotic theme I stay away from other than gratuitous sex. I
Anissa R–USA
OOPS!!! i DID rsvp earlier this week and posted the link 2 times on my Zumba with Anissa! page! Hope you answer my questions above. Thanks!
1)I buy 99% of my books from Amzon.com 2) I definately prefer a book always have 3) I sometimes choose new authors if my daughters suggest plus I have alot of FB Author friends and if they happen to mention a book that they liked or read I check it out or if I happen to be in a book store I check out the shelves
Hi Denise,
I look to browse bookstores and cruise the Amazon.com bestseller listings.
I buy most of my books either from Amazon or used book stores.
I like ebooks mainly because I’ve run out of room for paper books. Plus If I buy new ebboks my boyfriend doesn’t see a new stack of books to complain about.
I usualy find new authors by checking out reviews on blog sites. But I’ll also pick something up in the bookstore if it catches my eye and looks interesting.
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rsvp’d for kerrelyn & diane’s events
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LOL, I know what you mean about running out of room for paper books. I have about a hundred of them I need to get rid of or donate.
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Brick and stone bookstore.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? Print.
3. How do you choose new authors to read? If the blurb on the back cover looks promising, I read the book.
Minna P Finland
RSVP +25
Answer questions +15
RSVP for Diane Whiteside
Wow, that sounds exactly like me up till this past year. Only recently became an eReader convert
i asked and answered +20
rsvped +25
tweeted 10(@imgoodto)
did the poll and commented +5
tally points + 1
= 61
i was also at the spring fling chat (does that count):)
Susie, thanks for coming to this event also!
Hi Sunny!
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Barnes & Noble
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? I prefer print since I don’t have any ebook reader
3. How do you choose new authors to read? I research online from recommendations, always looking for new exciting books to read
Hi! This is for the first 4 questions.
No planned appearances. I hit RT and RWA for several years, but have been more of a home bird the last couple of years, using the Internet for online events.
Why paranormal? Because that was the story concept my husband and I came up with that intrigued me most.
I first started writing at age 16 or 17. Wrote a short romance that was totally awful and pretty much felt I would never have the talent to write a book that I would enjoy reading. Took 20 more years of maturity, a 4-day screen writing conference that taught me the nuts-and-bolts of how to write a story, and real get-off-your-ass motivation before I finally finished my first manuscript.
No pets, unless you count my 2 children
Favorite TV shows are The Mentalist, Criminal Minds, Hawaii Five-O, and the Vampire Diaries.
The main concept or idea inspires my writing.
Not sure about Mona Lisa having a baby. The biggest dilemma would be, who would her father be?
More men in Mona Lisa’s life? Not sure about that either, LOL. As you will see at the end of my new book, MONA LISA ECLIPSING, new possibilities are going to open up in their society as they “come out” into the world. May feature more former rogues but maybe not as new lovers.
Blaec may get a novella or I may write more about him in one of the future Monere books.
For questions 5-11:
No particular erotic theme I stay away from other than gratuitous sex. I’m more into the emotional ties of sex. If an idea comes to me for a love scene that grabs my imagination, that’s what I write. I haven’t tried male on male yet, and would not be adverse to doing that with the right characters. Joey W. Hill and Suzanne Brockmann, I feel, does those the best.
I like to buy my books mostly in discount stores so I can afford more of them.
I have an eReader which I use mainly for free eBook downloads. But I can’t imagine living without real paper books.
I read reviews and talk to friends about new authors and books. I am also attracted to great book covers when I see them.
RSVP Kerrelyn Sparks
RSVP Diane Whiteside
Joni, I’ve been a book hoarder for the last 20 years, collecting books from my favorite authors to re-read. But I gotta admit, having access to books on a hand-held iPhone is much more convenient
Hi Sunny!!! Congrats and I can’t wait to read your Mona Lisa Eclipsing. I think it’s really neat your husband worked with you on the story. What are some of your favorite romance titles/authors that got you interested in this genre?
I followed over Jayne Ann Krentz when she wrote under the pseudonym Jayne Castle. Same for Iris Johansen and other authors like her.
Hi Sunny -
1. Amazon is my favorite place to buy books since my local bookstores are terrible at having new releases in stock.
2. I like a book best but am beginning to embrace my Kindle.
3. I pick new authors via places like BBB and author recs. +15
Do you have a favorite time of year/season to write? And where do you like to write? +5
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Jovial_1/status/52441688161009664 +10
RSVP for Kerrelyn Sparks Guest Blog and Book Contest Tomorrow +10 points
RSVP for Diane Whiteside
My favorite time to write is in the summertime when there’s a lot of sunshine. Winter is the hardest time for me to write. I have my desk set up right in my bedroom; that’s where I write.
Peggy J USA
Where did your idea for your first book come from ? How do you choose names for all your charactors ? Do you always know how a book will end when you start writting it ? Do you get emotionally involved with your charactors ?
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RSVPDiane 10
RSVP Kerrelyn 10
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Where did your idea for your first book come from? During a 1-1/2 hour drive with the entire family. “Children of the Moon” was one of the several interesting ideas/concepts my DH and I came up with.
How do you choose names for all your characters? Looking through the Internet, or making them up, or leafing through “The Great Big Book of Baby Names” and choosing one of the variations found in other countries of a typical name.
Do you always know how a book will end when you start writing it? No, that’s the fun part. I build the general world and society, do a basic flesh-out of several characters, imagine the first scene, and go from there. The ending is as much of a surprise to me as to you
Do you get emotionally involved with your characters? Yes, definitely. Most of them, like Amber and Halcyon, really came alive as I write. The more time you spend with them in your mind and putting the down on paper, the more they grow and take on a life of their own.
Hi Sunny! Congrats on your new release.
How many more books do you see in your Monere series? +5
1) B&N is where I usually get most of my books
2. eBook?
3. Mainly from the book description and from surfing
the review/book blogs online. +15
RSVP’d +25
Tweeted here http://twitter.com/#!/RomanceBites/statuses/52448150601998336
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Talley +1
Total points = 56
Gina M – USA
How many more books do you see in your Monere series? LOL, I was going to stop at MONA LISA DARKENING, but 2 fans and 1 author I met during a writing conference — and whom I dedicated ECLIPSING to — motivated me to continue writing this series. Not sure how many more in the series. A couple more, at least.
Hi Sunny,
I have waited forever for this book. Somewhere I had heard a rumor that you weren’t going to continue this series. I am so glad to see it isn’t true. Will this be the last or will Mona & company have further adventures?
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Anywhere I can find them. Books a million, Barnes & Noble, Online. We don’t have a local bookstore.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? I prefer print but have been gravitating toward ebooks for years because I can adjust the font.
3. How do you choose new authors to read? Covers, Genre, recommendations (although to be honest it is usually me telling my friends about an awsome new author or book).
Congratulations on the new release. Hope to read a lot more from you.
I rsvp’d etc.
Donna A
Hi Donna,
Thank you for so patiently waiting. The rumor was true. I was going to stop at MONA LISA DARKENING, but 2 fans and 1 author I met during a writing conference
Sunny–HOLY COW!! you replied to me!!! I feel so honored! I mean, i know that’s the point of this whole thing today but it still feels pretty amazing that someone of your stature would respond to me! yay!
another question: When people get your books from the library, how do you get paid for those? I feel awful that I’m not purchasing some books and I think, “how do the authors get paid if people only check out books?”…… SO i was curious on that. I buy books if my library won’t carry it or if there’s a Major wait and I can’t wait for the book–i need the BOOK!…. Also, if i’m in the mall, and i walk by a bookstore, i MUST stop and buy (kinda like a woman with a shoe fetish). SO i DO purchase books, but more often than not, i check out from the library.
if you can’t answer this question, i understand, i just have always wondered….
(this is the second set of questions i’ve asked on here)
Anissa, I’m just like you. I used to use my library so much, it was almost abuse
But libraries pay for that copy of my book they acquire for their library and we get a royalty percentage of that sale, ranging from 7.5 to 15% or thereabouts, depending on if its mass market, trade paperback, or hardcover.
also–is it a requirement to post what i’ve done in order to get points, show the points, and then add them up for you?
i’m new to this and I’m seeing a bunch of people do that. I don’t want to do it if it’s not necessary….I’m not a follower unless it’s necessary
If you can list your total points so far, that would help the organizer very much, and ensure you have your full tally of points.
HI
My question for you would be, which book of all the books ever written do you wish you had written?
Oh questions for us.
1. Online, bookdepo..even if I make a friend order since I have no card
2. Print since I am yet to buy an e-reader, there are so few here, they suck and are expensive
3. I read reviews
Blodeuedd A
Finland
I read some great books, like Little Women, Gone with the Wind, Call of the Wild, and such. But the book I wish I’d most written is The Host by Stephanie Meyers. That story, and her writing, simply blew me away. Amazingly deft weaving of that world, and even more, of emotions!
I see that the contest is closed, but I still wanted to get my 2 cents in!
In response to your questions I will buy a book anywhere. I much prefer to read a “real live” book but have started wanting a kindle *blushes* I read like it’s going out of style, and generally pick my books in many ways. I am a part of a book club, I see books on the internet, people recommend them, and ACK sometimes I pick them by the picture on the cover…:)
or I guess the contest isn’t over? Anyway running over to your website to check out these amazing looking books, I’m diggin’ the covers lol!
Sorry, the misinformation was my mistake. I thought it was only for today, but just found out the contest is running until Friday. My wish list for an eReader now is an iPad. That is the best reading experience. Simply blows the Kindle away…no comparison.
Where do I buy books? It used to be independent bookstores, but now I live out in the country (in CT, USA). The closest store is almost 45 minutes away. My husband I and used to have dates in bookstores — cheap ones, because we were young and poor, and would browse for hours.
I buy almost only ebooks now. When we moved homes, we downscaled, and I gave away about 47 boxes of books to our library for their book sale. We then moved somewhere between 120-140 boxes of books. There are still about 64 boxes in the garage, with no more shelf space. No more wall space, either, for shelves. So to buy a print book, it has to be print only, and I really have to want it!
I use physical bookstores to browse new authors. Otherwise, I go by recommendations. I read “Smart Bitches, Trashy Books” and “Dear Author” pretty faithfully. What I wish I had: friends who could share my tastes and recommendations.
I have enjoyed both Mona Lisa and Lucinda. Do you find you base your heroines, or any characters, on people you know? Or is it all out of your imagination?
Elizabeth K
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Elizabeth, that is so sweet about you and your husband formerly dating at bookstores. Thank you for sharing that! My DH and I are heavy readers also.
Giving to the library! That’s a good suggestion for my books, which have sadly become obsolete now for me since I switched to digital reading.
LOL, you are WORSE that me. 250 boxes of books!!! Golly gee, honey…
“What I wish I had: friends who could share my tastes and recommendations.” Ditto, for me, too. I’m the ONLY one in my circle of family, friends, and work who reads romances or paranormals.
“I have enjoyed both Mona Lisa and Lucinda. Do you find you base your heroines, or any characters, on people you know? Or is it all out of your imagination?” All from my imagination, with a little bit of myself thrown into each character, good or bad
I would fall over flat to have this …truly drop flat (splat)! I LOVE the books…they are good re-reads. I don’t have an e-reader, so I have paperbacks & hardbacks…hmmmm…maybe buy an Kindle with the first place prize LOL! But I want the books too! Decisions. I buy most of My books from a store called “Books By the Bay”, the rest from Amazon. I find new authors through Twitter and a site called Fantastic Fiction.
+10 Tweeted=http://twitter.com/#!/CLMcCUNE/status/52462387026083840
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+1 Tally points
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LOL, Cindy. I’ll always remember you now as the “splat” girl. You have a way with words
Hi Sunny!
Very excited about the new book coming out and I’ve had it on pre-order for a couple of months now:) Once I get it I am going to drop whatever I’m doing and start reading it! I really miss all the guys!
Author Questions:
1. Any idea how many books you plan on doing for this series?
2. Are you or the characters in control of where the story takes you?
3. Any more books planned for Lucinda’s series?
4. How about any spin-off’s for the other characters?
Reader Questions:
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? For print books I like buying from Barnes and Noble. For eBooks it varies.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? eBook because I can take more with me
3. How do you choose new authors to read? I usually go by friend or author recommendations especially from Goodreads.com.
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Yadira, thank you for waiting so (im)patiently for the book to come out
1. Any idea how many books you plan on doing for this series? At least a couple more.
2. Are you or the characters in control of where the story takes you? Definitely the characters. They sometimes really surprise me
3. Any more books planned for Lucinda
Update on points total…
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Hi Sunny! Thanks for chatting with us! I will definitely be adding your book to my to-read list.
To answer your questions:
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? It used to be the Borders in my neighborhood, but it closed at the end of December. Now, i tend to stick with Amazon.com. I miss my Borders and the people who worked there.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? I love the feel of a book in my hands and it just works better for me.
3. How do you choose new authors to read? Blogs that I respect like this one or through Amazon’s recommendations for me page. Or just randomly picking things up.
Questions for you:
Did you ever have an A-Ha moment as a writer where you knew this was what you were going to do? And as both a writer and reader, what things attract you to a character?
Thanks again!
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Mare S, USA
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(Did you ever have an A-Ha moment as a writer where you knew this was what you were going to do?) Yes, the moment I finished writing my first manuscript, which happened to be Mona Lisa Awakening. It was like, “I did it. I actually really did it! I wrote a book!”
(And as both a writer and reader, what things attract you to a character?) For me, reading a story is about the emotion the characters invoke in me, so they have to be innately good, strong, generous and kind. With lots of love to give once they open up.
NEW ! Attended Chris Golden
NEW ! Attended Molly Harper
I get books anywhere i can – eBay, B&N, Goodwill, used bookstore, BAM and more. I read a lot of print and Nook books. I have so many authors i like to read it’s hard to pick one.
Sunny – I wrote you a few years ago and asked if you were continuing on in the Mona Lisa series and you said no. I’m glad you changed your mind. I’m looking forward to reading it, I already have it pre-ordered.
Q: What’s you’re favorite kind of music to listen to?
Q: Do you listen to something different when writing?
Q: What was the last concert you went to?
You guys changed my mind! Fav music is Gypsy King, Flamenco, & Latin Instrumental. Nothing when writing, just peace and quiet. Never went to a concert in my young and wild days. No interest now…LOL, I’d wear earplugs to dampen the loud noise if I ever went to such an event. Prefer Broadway.
My favorite place to buy books is at Barnes & Noble then Amazon online. I prefer print books over ebooks…I like the feel of a book in my hand. I pick new authors mostly due to the blurbs I read on the books. Also my friends recommendations are usually good.
+15 pts. Questions answered
+5 pts. Weekly Book chat
+5 pts. Weekly Screen Bites
+5 pts. Off The Fang
+5 pts. weekly poll
+1 pts.
36 pts. Total pts.
Hi Sunny,
Looking forward to reading your books, I ordered them from Amazon. Here are the answers to your questions:
1. I usually buy my books from Amazon. It is much easier for me that way.
2. Over the past two years I’ve exclusively read eBooks. I use Kindle for iPhone, iPad and on my MacBook. I also use B&N’s eReader and iBook, too. I LOVE ebooks. I don’t have the space to store all the paperbacks and hardbacks I also own!
3. I, of course, learn about authors from Bitten By Books but also, Good Reads and various other blogs. I also subscribe to a lot of newsletters that discuss new releases.
Q for you:
4. What author or authors inspired you to write in this particular genre? I have loved sci/fantasy/paranormal ever since I was a kid and was introduced to the Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe and the Lord of the Rings series.
1. Beth M.-USA
2. Answered the author
Oh–the Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe was a particular favorite of mine also. Authors in this genre that inspired me: Anne McCaffrey, Anne Bishop, Laurell K. Hamilton, Christine Feehan, and the like.
Firstly I have to tell you that I love this series! I actually held off on reading Darkening so that when this one came out I would feel like I wouldn’t feel like killing myself when I finished reading one. I know. I’m weird. But there it is. So, can’t wait to read Eclipsing!
Favorite place to buy books? Well I live across the street from a bookstore, Joseph-Beth. So I go there probably more than I should!
Even though I do have an e-reader now, I still love my print books. Don’t get me wrong, I love my e-reader too, but I think I always will love print books a little bit more.
I find new authors everywhere, so sayeth my overflowing TBR list! I get a lot from this website. I swear my list has doubled since I started coming here. I get some from recommendations from other authors. Also I do go by endorsements on other books from other authors that I like. I get by recommendations from other people whose tastes are similar to mine. Then sometimes I’ll simply pick something up and try it from the description. I’m also at the library a lot trying new things. So yeah, pretty much everywhere.
I really enjoy the novellas. Do you have any plans to do any others? Or any other books based in the same world, but focused on other characters?
Thanks!
Rae M., USA
RSVP’d +25
RSVP’d for Diane Whiteside +10
RSVP’d for Kerrelyn Sparks +10
Attend weekly chat +5
Comment on Off the Fang +5
Comment on Screen Bites +5
Vote on Poll +5
Asked and Answered Question +20
Tally Points +1
Total = 86
Congrast on the upcoming release and thanks for coming to hang out with us today!!
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?
Really depends on how fast I have to have it… Amazon is usually my default as the prices tend to be better and I do have a Kindle as well (gotta love that instant gratification thing).
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?
I love both… nothing like the feel of a real book in your hands. However, I love being able to go from my computer at work, to my cell phone to my Kindle at home and never having to ‘search’ for the page I’m on. Nor do I have to worry about forgetting my book at one place or the other.
3. How do you choose new authors to read?
Oh geez… book reviews, books on display in the stores, author newsletters, word of mouth, pretty much any method of getting a book in front of me is likely to get me to buy it!
The boring stuff:
RT’d contest this morning (asphaltcowgrrl)+10
RSVP’d for both Diane Whiteside and Kerrelyn Sparks +20
Voted in poll +5
Answered all three questions +15
Tally ho point +1
Total Points: 51
Thanks again for coming to visit and much success in the future!
Rachel Flesher / Raonaid Luckwell
Hi Sunny,
Congrats on the new releases, it seems like we’ve been waiting forever! I used to love Waldenbooks/borders but getting harder to find bricks/mortar stores. Tend to use Amazon now. Prefer print…just something about being able to flip back and forth that’s important. Choose new authors from reviews such as Night Owl Romance, interesting excerpts or word of mouth or browsing at the library. Thanks for chatting and good luck with the new release!
The closest bookstore to me is about an hour away so I really use Amazon most of the time. Plus pre-ordering on amazon is easy and I get the book really fast so Amazon is my favorite. I also enjoy going to bookstaores and browsing when I get a chance.
I don’t have an e-reader yet but I am planning on getting one sometime this year. I think I prefer print because I do not have to worry about being clumsy and dropping an expensive piece of equipment.
When I am looking at new authors to read I ask friends for recs and I will go to Amazon and see what they reccomend. If I am at a bookstore then I will just sit and look at new (to me) authors.
Elizabeth H., USA
I RSVP’d
I’ve heard such good things about the host. I should read it. Yours is just another tally to add to the “I loved it column”!
1. I usually go to Walmart or Target to but my books. They’re usually cheapest their. However, if I’m looking for an Older book then I buy from Barnes & Noble.
2. I like reading books but I just got a Nook so I find myself reading from that a lot lately.
3.A lot of times I hear about new authors through blogs. I chose whether to read them or not based on reviews of their books.
For Sunny:
1. Where is your dream place to live?
2. What was your wildest adventure?
3. What is your wildest fantasy?
+25 RSVP
+20 Q&A
+10 RSVP for Kerrelyn Sparks
+10 RSVP for Diane Whiteside release party
+ 5 for book chat
+ 5 for screen bites
+ 5 poll
+ 1
Total = 81
Megan R/Meggerfly USA
April V., USA
1. Where is my favorite place to buy books? Amazon. Since there are no bookstores close and definitely no used book stores, Amazon is my go to place. I do online surveys and such to earn gift certificates since my budget has no room for books. I like that shipping is free on orders of $25 or more and I like that often I can find used books with free shipping. Now that I have a Kindle too, I like getting cheap books with no tax or shipping.
2. Print or ebook? I like both. They both have certain bonuses and each one is good for certain things. I like that I can find cheap books at Goodwill or garage sales in print but also that I can find cheap books or cool new authors for Kindle.
3. How do I find new authors? All sorts of ways. I read the tor.com blog daily and I usually get a million suggestions from there. I also check out what books were purchased on Amazon by people who purchased books I like. I read other author blogs and they suggest others too. I keep a huge list of books ‘to read’ and categorize them by whether they are out of print, available at my library or on sale at Amazon or available in ebook. I’ve got over 200 titles there and the list ebbs and flows as I read books and add more to it.
Question for Sunny – there are very few authors out there who use one name. What made you do this and did you have any trouble with your publisher over it?
RSVP +25
Q&A +20
Tally +1
Total = 46
Christine H USA
+5 1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Amazon always!!
+5 2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? Print!!! I have a Sony Daily Edition ereader. I wanted it because I didn’t want to read on a small screen but I have not really enjoyed any of the books I’ve read on it and I just gave it up. Maybe I’ll try again in the future who knows. lol
+5 3. How do you choose new authors to read? I try new authors ll the time as long as it’s in a genre I love I try anybosy. I swear I have to now too, Because while I use to be into paranormal I’m more into contemporary now and Lots of my favorite authora are switching to paranormal. Bad timing on my part.
+5 You mentioned the car you want and drive now. I’d like to know how you feel about SUV’s? After having one I don’t think I’d want a car again. Now I don’t have a monster SUV but it does have 4 wheel drive and I couldn’t live without it. So do you get a lot of snow where your at to need one even?
+300 Purchased 3 books from Amazon (sending in reciept)
+10 RSVP for Kerrelyn Sparks Guest Blog and Book Contest Tomorrow
+10 RSVP for Diane Whiteside
Leni K., USA
I like to shop at my local bookstore and find new books.
Print is my favorite. So far I haven’t gotten out of the habit of holding an actual book.
I find new authors from friends, bookstores, book clubs, and author interviews.
RSVP’ed +25
Answered three questions +15
RSVP’ed for Kerrelyn Sparks event +10
RSVP’ed for Diane Whiteside event +10
Tally +1= 61
Hi Sunny!
1. I buy all of my books from Amazon.com
2. I prefer print books.
3. I get recommendations from friends and read a lot of reviews and blogs.
If you had the opportunity to write a book in another genre, which one would you choose?
+25 RSVP
+20 Q&A
+10 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/marieimy/status/52528327231160322
+10 Kerrelyn Sparks RSVP
+10 Diane Whiteside RSVP
+1 Tally
=76
Marie E.
USA
Questions for Readers:
Other times, though, a book jacket will catch my eye, or a review in PW or assorted periodicals, or a friend will recommend them. BBB has introduced me to a ton of new authors, as well, and I’ve met some great folks through places like Pocket After Dark.
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? I’m a B&N girl.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? It’s a mix. I’m only buying e-books these days, but I read a lot of print in ARCs (for reviews) and from my library.
3. How do you choose new authors to read? Often they’re sent to me as review books or on a prize jury, so I encounter new authors via assignments.
Sunny, since you write in long and short forms, how do you know whether a story will be a short story, a novella, or a full fledged novel?
Prize Goddess:
I RSVP’d: +25
Q&As: +20
Tally: +1
Total: 46
1. I rsvped and here I am Pamk from the USA +25
2. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Amazon usually since they have everything in stock.
Which do you prefer, print or eBook? both. Print for keepers and ebook for non keepers
How do you choose new authors to read? usually I’ll win a book by them or try one from the UBS. If I like then i go get their backlist. lol.
We are planning on buying a Cruze. Matter of fact looked at one this past weekend. Love the blue colored one. Hubby okayed it since he’s my mechanic. What color were you thinking of buying. +20
4. I tweeted http://twitter.com/Pamk258/status/52534944664256513 +10
5. RSVP for Kerrelyn Sparks Guest Blog and Book Contest Tomorrow +10
RSVP for Diane Whiteside
Love the books! I love to shop and brouse at Borders and Barnes and Noble. Both places have some of your books but not all. Love the printed books not a fan of ebooks. Choosing the new author has a lot to do with what the book is about and the heroine has to have a kick butt attitude, no wishy washy main character!
Hi there! I haven’t read your books yet, but they do sound good. I have put them in my wish list at amazon. To answer your questions, my favoite place to buy books is amazon. Second place is Barnes & Noble and Borders. I have both close to my house, and my husband and I visit there pretty often. I have a kindle, and since getting it I read mostly ebooks. I do pick up a paperback once in a while, or if a writer I follow has a a new book out in hardback, I do buy it so I can have the whole set in hardback. I choose new writers based on reviews I get from BBB, or amazon, or while I’m in a local book store I make a note of what I like, and then I might come home and order it on amazon in ebook form. If a cover catches my eye, I’ll read the back, if it’s interesting it’s mine. Word of mouth from friends. Ohhh, I also buy used books from my local library when they have sales, and a local used store. I’ve also donated quite a lot of books to the library after getting my kindle.
Are any of your books available in audio at all? Do you listen to audiobooks? How do you feel about them? Congrats on the new book, and I will def be checking them out.
Joani S from USA
rsvp’d
rsvp’d for Spark’s event
RSVP’d for Diane Whiteside
1. USA
2. Paperback trade, Walmart or Borders.
3. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? I actually prefer print. There is just something about holding a book in your hand that makes you enjoy the book more.
4. How do you choose new authors to read? I actually really go by the cover of the books, title and what it is about.
Congratulations on your release. I can’t wait to read it. Tore923@aol.com
+5 1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Amazon, fictionwise, borders
+5 2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? print
+5 3. How do you choose new authors to read? word of mouth
+25 RSVPd for this event
+10 RSVP for Kerrelyn Sparks Guest Blog and Book Contest Tomorrow
+10 RSVPd for Diane Whiteside
June M. from USA
buy books at Wal-Mart or online/Amazon
Prefer print books
Use blogs and fb to learn about new authors, then look into them more by looking online at author’s website/amazon/etc
If you were not an author, what would you do?
What is the strangest thing a fan ever said to you or asked you?
What other genre would you like to try writing?
Do you get recognized by fans when you are out?
POINTS:
Questions +20
RSVP for Kerrelyn Sparks +10
RSVP for Diane Whiteside +10
Weekly book chat +5
Off the Fang +5
Screen Bites +5
Poll +5
Adding Pts +1
TOTAL POINTS 61
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Barnes & Noble & ereader.com
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? I prefer eBook but I have too many print books to not read them. I have a Nook, iPad, iTouch, Android smartphone and read on all of them.
3. How do you choose new authors to read? I love to get info on new books through Romantic Times magazine.
Joyce G, USA
tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/jgravino/status/52554672640229376 & http://twitter.com/#!/jgravino/status/51139588915343360 +20
participated in poll +5
RSVP for this event +25
RSVP for Kerrelyn Sparks +10
RSVP for Diane Whiteside +10
Answered questions x 3 +15
Tallied vote +1
total =86 points
adding another tweet :http://twitter.com/#!/jgravino/status/52909089130426368
RSVP Chris Golden event +10
RSVP Sonya Bateman event +10
new total = 30 + 86 = 116
Joyce G , USA
adding more points
RSVP for Molly Harper
Lisa R smalltown, USA
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Amazon
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? print although I do have a Kindle
3. How do you choose new authors to read? reading book blogs and getting a feel for the book and author
5. Did you know that Meyer had two books coming out in 2012, The Seeker and The Soul, that are Host #2 & #3?
Also wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your other books. I was lucky enough to have all of them at the beach with me and read them back to back. Stayed up way to late many nights reading just one more chapter.
Awesome storyline, I loved them!
+25 RSVPed #5
+75 http://lisaslovesbooksofcourse.blogspot.com/2011/03/author-sunny-release-party-and-100.html
+75 http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=191677980869242&id=1184379567
+20 questions
+10 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/52558024560226305
+10 RSVP for Kerrelyn Sparks#80
+10 RSVP for Diane Whiteside#40
+5 weekly book chat #13
+5 weekly Screen bites #9
+5 Off the Fang Column#12
+5 weekly Poll#17
+1 total= 246
+10 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/52781385865375744
total=256
+10 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/52796379243872256
total= 266
+10 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/52823655121555456
total=276
+10 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/52869792805298178
total=286
Rhianna W. (USA)
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?
It’s probably awful of me but I am an Amazon.com junkie. I buy most of my books there because a) I don’t drive so having books delivered in batches always helped me keep up and b) I now have a Kindle.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?
While ebooks have grown on me and are actually the format I intend to stick to from here on out, I still love the feel and smell of a paper book. It’s like the difference between a B.O.B. and a real guy.
3. How do you choose new authors to read?
I am more of a premise lover. If a premise (blurb) appeals to me I will check it out. But since becoming a blogger I am often made aware of so many it’s hard to keep up with my old favorites and the new ones.
Hi Sunny!
I am so late to this party, I have had one of those days. *phew* I don’t think I saw this asked yet so let me dive in here…
The only exposure I’ve had to your writing was in anthologies and I have to giggle a little because I do believe the first one I read was the first time I’d read *ahem* backdoor love. *blushing to death here* So my question is this… are there any big challenges to writing the love scenes?
Thanks so much for answering all of our questions!
+25 RSVP
+20 Questions
+10 RSVP Kerrelyn Sparks
+10 RSVP Diane Whiteside
+5 Book Chat
+5 Off the Fang
+5 Poll Vote
+1 Tally
Total = 81
1. Jessica B USA
2. 1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Print books would be Walmart or Borders. Ebooks would be AllRomanceebooks.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? Last year I would have said print but I
Hi Sunny,
Must say I love your name. It’s so cheery, your mom did good. I’m a bit late here, so sorry for that. Your book intrigues me can’t wait to dive into that one. Your questions??? I really love B and N I could spend a week in there and never have to come up for air.
I don’t have an ereader so I guess I can’t really qualify, but I do love books, the cover, looking at the author, and stacks all over the place.
I kinda do homework when it comes to a new author. I go to their website and check them out. Read excerpts and so on, very few have disappointed me, and I’m sure it’s just me, they are probably very talented, I’m just not turned on enough.
Is your husband also a writer? Does he help you, give you ideas, brainstorm? Or do you have writer pals that you bounce off of.
Much continued success to you Sunny and many blessings each day.
Rsvp Kerrilyn Sparks 10
Rsvp Diane Whiteside 10
Poll 5
Oh I rsvp’d you too!!
Tally ho myself 1 whole pt.
1- if I’m buying the print of something I usually buy from borders because they have the weekly coupons for borders rewards, otherwise I buy from barnes and noble since i have the nook.
2- i prefer ebooks, i can be in the middle of three different books and have them all with me at the same time which is great! It’s nice when riding the max line or a bus home after work and nice if I’m waiting for an appointment or something. You’re never without your books.
3- I usually find authors through 1)friend’s recommendations, including goodreads friends 2)blogs 3)just from scouring goodreads or amazon.com endlessly. I love finding new authors!
+15 Questions
+10 RSVP Kerrelyn Sparks
+10 RSVP Diane Whiteside
+5 Book Chat
+5 Off the Fang
+5 Poll Vote
+1 Tally
total= 51 points
I love your books, Sunny.
1. Target or Walmart’s my favorite places to buy books.
2. I prefer print.
3. I buy books from new authors because the back cover sounds good, the front cover looks good or someone recommended them.
I voted in the polls
RSVP’d
RSVP’d for Kerrelyn Sparks
Off the fang
61pts
Jill M
USA
Hi Sunny,
Thanks for sharing with us today!
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?
-Really just about anywhere that sells them.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?
-I still prefer print.
3. How do you choose new authors to read?
-A lot is based on recommendations.
What is your least favorite part of being a writer?
Vampires, Shifters, Zombies, Angels – who wins the final ultimate battle?
If you could witness any historical event past, present or future what would it be and why?
Thanks!!
Contest stuff:
+25 RSVP
+10 tweet – http://twitter.com/#!/DonnaS1/status/53286825355251712
total 87
tweet –
http://twitter.com/#!/DonnaS1/status/53655945779228672
total 97
Lindsey L USA
I was going to my local Borders but it is closing soon.
I buy as many ebooks as print and it just depends what I am in the mood to read.
I buy new authors based on blurb/excerpt, book reviews and the cover.
Does your husband beta read for you or just reads the finished book?
Q/A+20
RSVP+25
Sparks+10
Whiteside+10
Chat+5
Screen+5
Fang+5
Poll+5
Add+1
Total +86
Hi Sunny
* My Favorite place to buy Books is Amazon you can buy new or old hard to find books.Love that store +5
* I Like Print Books the Best but am Getting to like E-Books two love how you can get them so fast on my Kindle +5
* I Choose New Authors to Read by Reading things on blogs About them and there books or by what other Authors say about them and other readers +5
* I RSVPed to be here today with Sunny +25
* I RSVPed for Kerrelyn Sparks +10
* I RSVPed for Diane Whiteside +10
* I Tweeted this on my New Twitter account http://twitter.com/#!/sasluvbooks +10
* I Voted in the Polls for this week +5
* I Tallied my Points +1=76
* Stacey S USA
sasluvbooks(at)yahoo(dot)com
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Amazon.com, BAM, bargain bins
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? Prefer print, but have also become one with the eBook *cheesy grin*
3. How do you choose new authors to read? Variety of ways – cover, blurb, sometimes word of mouth, sometimes reviews, mood, time of day, combination of the above
If you weren’t a writer, what would be your second (or third) choice for a career?
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?
Online at the Book Depository.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?
Print.
3. How do you choose new authors to read?
By the kind of stories that they tell.
My questions :
1. What was your first memory that is writing related?
2. Do you remember the book that first made you want to become an author?
3. If you were to write yourself in as a character of a book, what would the premise be?
4. What is your writing mantra in 15 words or less?
+25 RSVP
+20 Questions
+10 RSVP Kerrelyn Sparks
+10 RSVP Diane Whiteside
+5 Poll Vote
+1 Tally
Total = 71
Singapore
1. Elaine R, USA
2. Answer the author
Mary P. AUSTRALIA
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? The Book Depository – free Worldwide shipping – got to love that.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? I prefer print even though I have a Kindle. I still like to hold a physical book in hand.
3. How do you choose new authors to read? A lot of trial & error. Blogs are a great way to find new authors to try out. If I like one book by an author I chase down more.
This is a weird question: but if Iced Coffee gives you palpitations what does Hot Coffee do??
Hello Sunny!
I love your Monere world and the characters. If I could, I’d love to be Monere or Chanku.
I’m so happy you are continuing the series a bit longer. There are some loose ends!
I’ve always wondered if you were concerned about making Amber a sympathetic character after his introduction? The leap he took in roles in the first book was pretty grand. (No pun intended!)
To answer to questions:
1. I am definitely a library gal. My favorite place to buy books is from the shelf where people donate books. They range in price from 25 cents to a dollar, so I can get something often for me and my daughter.
2. Print. I can’t tolerate the screens too much, but am intrigued by e-readers. However, there is something to reassuring about holding a book before I go to sleep.
3. New authors… I usually find them on Shelfari or by recs from friends. And Twitter. My daughter also is good at randomly handing me a book at the library and it being great. (She’s 3!)
Thank you!
Michelle S. -USA
Answers-
1. Fav place to buy books…Barnes & Noble or Borders. I really just like to browse and see what’s new and what series that I read have new books.
2. Print. As of yet I cannot afford an to go to ebooks
3. Browsing genre sections, word of mouth, favorite authors.
Questions-
1. You have an amazing talented family! What do you all do to stay centered on being a family and not letting all the bs take over?
+5 -Question
+25 -RSVP’d
+10 -Tweet -http://twitter.com/#!/Sticemichelle/status/52634460751003648
+10 -RSVP for Kerrelyn Sparks Guest Blog
+10 -RSVP for Diane Whiteside
Rena R.
Country: Israel (I also have a US address)
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?
In a bookstore – most of my books come from Steimatzky’s (a bookstore chain in Israel), some from Borders or Barnes and Noble or Chapters (Canada) when I am in the US, many I get through Bookmooch and when I am desperate for a certain title I order from Amazon.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?
Def. print – I refuse to make the switch to eBooks.
3. How do you choose new authors to read?
Often I just browse whatever is new in the bookstore. I keep a close ear/eye out for the Booker and Orange and Pulitzer long/short lists and see what interests me there, and I rely on on-line blogs like Bitten by Books to recommend new authors and books too.
15 points
Tweeted: 10 points
RSVP’d for Kerrelyn Sparks: 10 points
RSVP’d for Dinae Whiteside: 10 points
Voted in Poll: 5 points
+1 Tally my own points
TOTAL: 51 points
I am also known as Whitney (RSVP)
I usually prefer to buy my books at street stores–Barnes & Noble being my latest because so many independent stores are disappearing.
I truly prefer a real book but use a kindle for all medical and dental appointments because they do keep you waiting.
I find new authors from reviews, newsletters, Book Page and similar publications whose names escape me, recommendations from other authors and personal friends, mentions inside the back of paperbacks, and great librarians. In a bookstore I will just see a book and in the back of my mind it will say “buy me” and my instincts usually don’t fail me. I read a lot!!!
Hi,
1) I buy my books mostly online, and my favorite seller would be The Book Depository because they often have the best prices.
2) Print, definitely. I love the feel and look of a real book in my hands.
3) I visit quite a lot of book review blogs, and usually get attracted to books with nice cover that also have a plot that might interest me and many positive reviews. Although reviews don’t influence my decision to check out a book much.
I’d like to ask:
What is your favorite childhood book?
Do you have a favorite author?
Thanks!
Dovile P., Lithuania
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+25 RSVPed for this event
+20 for questions
+20 RSVPed for Kerrelyn Sparks and Diane Whiteside
+5 commented on Off the Fang
+5 voted on the poll
+1 tallying
Total: 76
Bridget W.
USA
Mrswolfe@comcast.net
Sunny I Love your writing. I am soooooo HAPPY you are continueing the Monere Series. I Love Mona Lisa. I would buy the book now for the points but I can’t. Have to wait 2 weeks for my dis check. I will be buying it then.
And like everyone I would love to win something.
: D
Bridget
OOPS! I couldn’t think of any questions to ask. And I did RSVP.
I was going to post your link on facebook but I couldn’t figure out how.
I tried to go to http://www.larissaslife.com but it kept freezing.
; P
Bridget
Questions for Readers:
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?
Used bookstores, or Borders, or Amazon.com
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?
Still prefer print books, I don’t have an eBook reader and I like sharing the book once purchased.
3. How do you choose new authors to read?
referrals from friends or amazon.com listing “people who liked this book liked these…” or new book area at Borders or seeing posts about upcoming book releases.
I love Thai Iced Coffee but rarely have it because it’s so rich.. Pad Thai is my favorite also!
What gives you inspiration when you have “those” moments of being stuck?
What is your biggest dessert/sweet temptation?
Answered & asked questions (20 points)
RSVP’d for Diane Whiteside’s event. (10 points)
RSVP’d for Kerrelyn Sparks Guest Blog and Book Contest (10 points)
Attend and comment at weekly book chat (5 point)
Attend and comment at Screen chat (5 points)
Attend and comment at Off the Fang column (5 points)
Voted on the weekly poll (5 points)
Tally your own points (1 point)
Total = 61 points
Robin D.
USA
1. Patricia B. USA
I RSVP’d. +25
2. 1. I will buy books anyplace I find them. I have spent more time at Barnes & Noble book stores than others, but Books-A-Million seems to have more of an in store selection when I have been there. I don’t know if that is system wide or just our local stores. +5
2. I like print books. I have been looking into an e-reader because our house is so overrun with books. It would be nice to take a single e-reader when we travel rather than a box of books. We don’t fly often but print books get heavy very fast. +5
3. I am a browser. I’ll read the blurbs on the covers to help decide. I also follow many blogs (something I started when I was ordering books at our library) to check reviews and author interviews. +5
4. Cars: I may need a new one in a bit and am having trouble deciding what to go with. My 2000 Saturn LS has 238,000 miles on it. It is a six cylinder and gets 33 MPH on trips and 28 to 29 MPH in town. It makes me angry that car companies aren’t producing more efficient cars. Our daughter has a 1998 4 cylinder Saturn and gets 42 MPH. I’ll have to check out the Chevy Cruze. +5
4. Tweeted contest 12:18 AM on 3/29 as pbbearclaw. +10
5. RSVP’s for Kerrelyn Sparks guest Blog. +10
RSVP’d for Diane Whiteside’s Release PArty. +10
Commented on the Screen Bites chat. +5
Commented on the Off The Fang Column. +5
Voted and commented in the weekly Poll, +5
6. Tally your own points. +1
Total – 91
Kate H
USA
I love to buy books at Borders
1. Amazone
2. Print books.
3. I’ve come to enjoy the new authors I find on BBB.
4. Do you have any animals and what are their names?
I RSVP’d for this event, Sparks, Whitesides, Goldman’s and Batemans events
I voted in poll, chatted in book chat, commented in Off the Fang and Screen Bites
I tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/purplepoodle55/status/5278831070703226880
Lisa D. USA
Total points = 146
I tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/purplepoodle55/status/52822525511598080
Lisa D. USA
Total points = 156
I attended Bateman’s and Golden’s events today
RSVP’d for Harper’s event tomorrow
I tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/purplepoodle55/status/53161255745236992
Lisa D. USA
Total points = 196
Questions for Readers:
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?—–Amazon or small town book stores
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?—-both equally have appeal…I love the paper under my fingers but I like the instant satisfaction of getting ebooks
3. How do you choose new authors to read?—–by review or recommendation from friends
I RSVP’ed
I Participated in Kerrelyn Sparks Interview
Brittany G West Berlin NJ
Sunny I love your Mona Lisa series and each book brings something more fantastic to the series! I can’t wait to get a hold of this next book.
I hate myself… I refreshed in the middle of typing @.@
1. Bookstores–they’re a great place to hang out and potato it out (WHOO BORDERS!)
2. Hardcore print girl all the way!
3. I actually love author recommendations as well as the back of their books when the publishes puts some ads in too. Haha. Anthologies are great too to see if the author’s writing style will suit. My friends have recommended me books before based off of the genre I liked and although the story is great, the writing style drove me batty!
As for car recommendations, it depends if you’re looking only for a gas efficient car, in that case, as much as I LOATHE it, the Prius seems to be the best buy. But if you’re looking for decent gas as well as driving and overall look of the car, I love Acura cars. Do you have a particular preference in style or look that can narrow down your choices? I guess it’s a good question to also ask is its going to be an errand car, in which you’ll want 4 doors.
I’m also curious if you’ll be planning or willing to do an anthology in the near future. Like I said, these suckers are great!
Was the final cover what you had imagined when you were writing the book? Did it fit with the overall feel?
Thanks so much!
Biki, USA
Questions/answers +20
attend Kerrelyn Sparks+20
attend Diane Whiteside +20
Weekly book chat +5
Off the Fang +5
Screen Bites +5
Poll +5
RSVP for Chris Golden
Thanks for stopping by.
Where is your favorite place to buy books? Book store and eBOOK Online – instant gratification
Which do you prefer, print or eBook? I prefer print but since I have way too many of those eBooks are the better option I think.
How do you choose new authors to read? Blog reviewers and recommendations.
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Author Question:
What is the wackiest thing you ever had a character do?
_________
Questions: +20 Points
Sparks + 20 points
Whiteside + 20 points
Golden
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?
~~My favorite is in a bookstore when I can get there, but tend to shop with my favorite indie bookshops.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?
~~I still hold fast to my print books, but will likely buy a Nook at some point. I can see the convenience, but I would miss the ability to get my books signed and I do like seeing book stacks all over the house, it’s cozy.
3. How do you choose new authors to read?
~~I go with ‘trusted agents’ like BittenByBooks, NoMoreGrumpyBookseller, Amberkatze, and other blogs who review and interview. If an author I already like suggests an author to try, the name and first book written goes on the Wanton Wantin’ Book List (WWBL)
+15
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NEW ! Attend the Kerreyln Sparks Character Interview and Book Contest today + 20 points
NEW ! Attend the Diane Whiteside Release Party and $50.00 Amazon Gift Card Contest today + 20 points
NEW ! RSVP for Chris Golden
Hi Sunny, congrats on your latest release!
Answer1. Rita DC, South Africa (aka Rita from South Africa)
2. Answer & Questions (+20 points)
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? I prefer going into bookstore to browse and select my books and enjoy having a cup of coffee.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? Definitely print, nothing beats reading a book in the bath!
3. How do you choose new authors to read? Mostly from recommendations or sometimes while I’m in the bookstore browsing.
What is your number 1 item on your bucket list and why?
Would you say there is always a bit of the author in the main character?
If you answered yes to the above question, which character do you choose and why?
What’s your greatest motivator? Money, Fame or Pleasure? Why?
Answer3. We do not have amazon in our country and going this route can become very expensive on the delivery and custom duties ;-( Can I use another local site?
Answer4. Attended the Kerreyln Sparks Character Interview and Book Contest today (+ 20 points)
Attended the Diane Whiteside Release Party and $50.00 Amazon Gift Card Contest today (+ 20 points)
Answer5. RSVP’d for Chris Golden
I noticed that answer 4 was changed and I’ve updated my score accordingly ;o)
Answer4. Attended Molly Harper
Congratulations on your new book. I love your Mona Lisa series.
Where is my favorite place to buy books? My large book orders are done online through Barnes and Noble or Bigger Books.
Which do I prefer, print or eBook? Definately print. I don’t currently own and ereader and don’t like to be tied to my computer to read an ebook.
How do I choose new authors to read? Book covers are a big draw to me. It I see something that catches my eye I’ll read the back. If it’s something I might like, then I buy it. If I really like it I will print out the authors books list and start reading them from book 1.
+5 Sunny, what type of genres do you like to read and how do you select new authors to read?
Chris S from NJ
+20 attended Kerrelyn Sparks Character interview
+1 tally my own points
total 26
Sorry.. forget to mention I’m from the US
April F Texas USA
Q.1 &3 My favorite place to buy a book is a new or used bookstore WITHOUT children! I love to just browse and read a few pages before deciding to buy or write down for future reference.
Q. 2 I love paper books I just only recently got a kindle so still deciding…
Q +15
KS +20
Tweet +5
ooops total 40
Debora L. Brazil
Do you have a favorite place to read?
Answers:
1 – I like to buy books in my local book store or Book Depository.
2 – Print. Always.
3 – I like to see new books to read, browsing bookstores’ shelfs or reading recommendations of book blogs.
Points
2 RSVP = 20
2 Attendance to interviews = 40
Questions = 20
1 Name
Total = 81
Hi Sunny! Thanks for stopping by =)
I was wondering, who’s YOUR fave author?
Answers to questions:
1. My fave place to buy books is actually the Book Depository. They have a great selection, great prices and great service. You seriously get your money’s worth there!
2. I prefer my books in PRINT. I do read ebooks too, but nothing beats being able to hold an actual book in your hands =)
3. I choose new authors mainly by their stories. If one of their books sounds good, and I read it an enjoy it, I’m more likely to try other stuff of theirs!
+20
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/RachyBee/status/52919329804660736
+10
Questions: +20
Attend Kerreyln Sparks Character Interview and Book Contest: +20
Diane Whiteside Release Party and $50.00 Amazon Gift Card Contest: +20
Tweeted: +10
NEW ! RSVP for Chris Golden
Hi Sunny,
I can’t wait to read your new book!
reader question responses:
1. Amazon
2. print
3. Reviews posted on amazon, BBB and librarything.com and also friend recommendations
Questions:
1.) what do you know for sure?
2.) what does Mona Lisa know for sure?
20- RSVP
10- questions
500- ordered Eclipsing
1- tally
531 total points
Hi Sunny. Thanks so much for joining us here at BBB.
My favorite place to buy books is in a bookstore, a chain or a small independent, though I do also buys lots online. I enjoy being able to look at a book and its physical properties before I decide to buy it.
I do have an e-reader, which at this point I use only for some of the books I review, but I do much prefer print books. The e-reader does have the advantage of the uniform print, but I still want and the love the feel of a book.
I decide what t buy based upon reading a synopsis of a book, and sometimes reviews. I typically like to look at them.
Sunny, what kinds of things do you like to do for relaxation?
And by the way, I loved The Host, also.
(USA, I did RSVP)
Hi Sunny!
- We just moved from Colorado to Guam (I know, quite different right? Hubby is Air Force, so they said, “Jump” and we said, “How far?” lol) and there is only one small, mainstream bookstore in the Hagatna Outlet Mall. The selection is not so awesome. In Colorado though, my favorite place to go was a Hastings in Canon City. They always had a diverse selection of Romance and Sci-Fi, so I was a happy camper. Thankfully, my hubby gifted me with a Kindle for Christmas too and I love it! It has had a huge, positive impact on the selection I have available out here in the jungle.
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-Speaking of which, I believe I prefer my Kindle nowadays for how light and slim it is. I’ll always have a place in my heart for my prints, but when I try to hold a particularly heavy book up, my hands have trouble, so the Kindle is a big relief for me physically and in terms of selection. Also, the digital ink is easier on my eyes!
- I try out new authors based on the recommendations of my current favorite authors on their websites. It makes a difference when I can read an excerpt and get drawn in. The few times I haven’t taken the time to do this is when I end up disappointed because I don’t feel attached to the characters or feel like the dialogue is believable. Plus, the sex matters. It’s got to be delicious and the scenes have to be lengthy without being repetitive. Original, explicit scenes really do make all the difference for me. They go hand in hand with a good plot.
I’ve been a loyal fan of yours for quite some time Sunny. Thank you for the rich tales! I’m so excited to read the new installment:) Have a good one!
Hi, I have never read any of your books but I look forward to doing so.
Do you have a spot that you like to site to write more than any other location?
Bonnie S. USA
Attend Kerreyln Sparks Character Interview and Book Contest: +20
Question – 5
total 25
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Amazon, Half.com
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? Lately all ebooks…I love having several I can read at once.
3. How do you choose new authors to read? I am a member of a couple book clubs and we compare new writers and books.
Debbi F. USA
Answers to Sunny’s Questions:
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?
I love buying books from Amazon, eBay, or a local bargain bookstore.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?
I like both, but I still prefer print over eBooks if I had to choose.
3. How do you choose new authors to read?
From sites like this where new authors are showcased. I also get newsletters letting me know about new books/authors to check out.
Question for Sunny:
1. Have you read any good books lately? If so, what book(s)?
+20 Questions answered/asked.
+20 I attended the Diane Whiteside Release Party and $50.00 Amazon Gift Card Contest.
+10 Tweet: http://twitter.com/Heroesgirl314/status/53163831375048704
+10 I attended Sonya Bateman
1. Amazon. (I live in the boonies!)
2. Oh, geez…toughie. Print for most favorite authors in the world. Ebooks for saving the world and not cluttering up my house further. Sigh…
3. Reading forums like this one. I just found you this way!
Julie T., USA
-answer questions +15
-Attend the Kerreyln Sparks + 20 points
-Attend the Diane Whiteside + 20 points
-RSVP for Molly Harper +10 points
-Attend Chris Golden +10 points
-Attend Sonya Bateman +10 points
-tally own +1
total points = 86
Michelle M./USA
RSVPed: +25
attended Diana Whiteside release party & contest: +20
attended Sonya Bateman release party & contest: +10
tally points +1 = +56
Hi Sunny,
Whew, I thought I missed this. I love all your books.
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?
In Tucson a local chain, Bookman’s. When I am in Florida the Titusville Book Rack.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?
I love my print books, always will. You are right though ereaders are great for travel.
3. How do you choose new authors to read?
Usually by word of mouth.
questions for you
mariska h, Indonesia
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?
–> My local bookstores and Book depository (hey they have free delivery around the world right
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?
–> i still prefer print ! love the smell of paper and feel the book in my hands.
3. How do you choose new authors to read?
–> from friends recommendation, from blurbs or excerpts of the authors books.
# Attend the Kerreyln Sparks Character Interview and Book Contest today here: http://www.bittenbybooks.com/?p=39286 + 20 points
# Attend the Diane Whiteside Release Party and $50.00 Amazon Gift Card Contest today here: http://www.bittenbybooks.com/?p=39293 + 20 points
# Tweeted this event : http://twitter.com/#!/becunique/status/53305570970701824 + 10 points
# RSVP for Molly Harper
forgot to mention that i had rsvp’d too : #7 + 25
so total : 56+25 = 81 points
other contest stuff…
1.Koren C USA
2.answered 3 asked 3 +20
4.participated in Diane’s event +20
participated in Kerrelyn’s event +20
5.rsvp’d for Molly +10
participated in Christoper’s event +10
participated in Sonya’s event +10
participated in book chat +5
commented on Screen Bites +5
commented on Off the Fang +5
voted in and commented on poll +5
6.tally own points +1
total 111
participated in Molly’s event +10
rsvp’d for Marie +10
new total 131
If you could spend a day with any character from any novel, who would you like to spend it with and what would you two do?
What is your favourite dessert?
What was the very first book you remember reading or remember your parents reading to you?
If you could write under a penname a different genre, which one would you like to try your hand at?
What is your dream destination?
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Online! Since I live abroad though I like browsing the local bookstores, I only read in English so prefer to buy my books from Amazon or the Book Depository!
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? Until about 3 months ago I would ahve said print without a doubt, but since then I discovered some things to consider.
1) Reading ebooks is more comfortable, and I like the reassurance that once I finish a book I can start a new one instantly (previously if that happened witha print book, I had to wait until I got home to choose another print book to tag along in my bag)
2) I love using the built in dictionary to look up things (wikipedia is also awesome!)
3) and my favourite feature: that I’m able to highlight quotes and makes notes in the book! I never touched my print book even with a pencil!
3. How do you choose new authors to read? Freinds and blogger recommendations! Or if I stumble upon the author’s book and the blurb catches my attention
+1 left my name
+20 answered and asked questions
+25 RSVPd
+10 RSVPd for Molly Harper’s event
+10 attended Sonya Bateman’s release party
+5 voted on the weekly poll
+50 tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/Stella_ExLibris/status/53402758975471616
http://twitter.com/#!/Stella_ExLibris/status/53408900745138176
http://twitter.com/#!/Stella_ExLibris/status/53438740596662272
http://twitter.com/#!/Stella_ExLibris/status/53455474078650368
http://twitter.com/#!/Stella_ExLibris/status/53466864671657984
+1 tallying my points= 122 entries
Stella B.
Hungary
Robin B. USA
Here are the answers to your questions.
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? I usually shop at Joseph Beth here in Lexington, KY or Amamzon
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? I like print better. I love books.
3. How do you choose new authors to read? Sometimes I choose them by recommendation from others, the covers, sometimes I search a genre and pick out ones I like. Your books actually came up as a recommendation from things I had bought on amazon and I ordered the four Mona Lisa books and Two Lucinda books and devoured them. They are among some of my faves.
I am so glad that you are having this event. I love your books and can not wait to read this one. I was wondering. what are you reading at the moment or most recently? I am also looking for new books to read.
Robin
Answered three and asked one 20 pts
Attend Molly Harper
1. SAMANTHA B, Canada
2. 1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? CHAPTERS AND INDIGO, BOTH AS A BRICKS-AND-MORTAR STORE AND ONLINE
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? PRINT. I’LL READ E-BOOK, SURE – I EVEN HAVE AN E-READER – BUT MY PREFERENCE IS MASS MARKET PAPERBACK.
3. How do you choose new authors to read? OH. JEEZ. WELL, THERE ARE TWO MAIN WAYS: EITHER I’LL SEE A PROMO OR REVIEW OR SUGGESTION FOR IT ONLINE (EITHER ON A BLOG OR ON AMAZON) AND INVESTIGATE OR ELSE I’LL GO TO THE BOOKSTORE AND BROWSE THROUGH THE FANTASY AND ROMANCE SECTIONS TO SEE WHAT CATCHES MY EYE.
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QUESTION: Anything you can tell us about Mona Lisa F?
+20 points
3. Already own the books.
4. Attended Molly Harper’s Guest Blog +10 points
RSVP’s for Marie Treanor’s Release Party +10 points
Tweeted this event: + 10 Points
5. Entered Sonya Bateman
Devon G., USA
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books? Amazon
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook? Actually I read pretty equal amount of both.
3. How do you choose new authors to read? Sites like this, reviews and recomendations by authors and other readers, “New Releases” at the sites where I buy my ebooks, and sometimes a really good cover and blurb.
Sunny: How many Mona Lisa books do you plan on writing?
Points:
+40 questions
+ 5 Off the Fang
+ 5 Vote poll
+ 5 Screen Bites
+10 RSVP Marie Treanor
+ 1 tally
66 points total
Congrats on the new release.
1. Where is your favorite place to buy books?
Usually Borders for print books, but that ain’t working so well lately.
2. Which do you prefer, print or eBook?
A good mix of both. Ebooks are less expensive(usually)and take less space, but print books are great for in bed reading and if there is a power outage.
3. How do you choose new authors to read?
All my book buying decisions are made by reading the blurb(or if they are in a series I’m already following).
Beth C. in USA
RSVP’d(25)
questions(15)
RSVP for Marie Treanor
Hi Sunny!
I love both of your series and was sad that you have no plans *as yet* to continue Lucinda’s story as I really love her character and would love to read more! I buy books just anywhere I can get them and I am firmly in the print, love my books and I have quite a collection! I do alot of research looking for new authors on blogs and amazon…have found great books that way! I wish that there were more hours in a day to fit more reading in, but I am as busy as a one legged cat with 500 hundred fleas, so I don’t get to read as much as I’d like! lmao!
I believe that the highest complement you can pay an author is that you can hear, see, taste, and feel all that the characters experience and you can do that for me! My question for you is where in the world would you live, anywhere, and money wasn’t a problem? Your stories are so rich with world building, that it made me wonder where you would see yourself!
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