Freaky Friday Interview With Author Caitlin Kittredge’s Jack Winter
Here to answer your burning questions about life, the universe and everything—rogue mage and hero of Street Magic, Jack Winter.
Jack was generous enough to answer a few questions for this blog, and he’s ready to pop in and field queries from the general public—while his author gives away some fabulous prizes.
Here we go…
Jack, I see you have calluses from playing the guitar. What was the first song you learned to play?
That’d be “Yesterday”. Most likely, I was trying to impress a girl with what a sensitive bloke I could be. Don’t think it worked, because I ended up in a loud and abusive punk band playing an electric rather than sitting under a tree attracting a host of nubile fans.
Jack steps up to the bar and orders, what?
Newcastle Brown Ale with a whisky chaser. And yes, it’s “whisky”, not “whiskey”. I won’t argue with you heathens across the ocean.
Jack, what’s the best pub in London? Please don’t tell me any of those dark & dingy old man pubs either.
I live in the Mile End Road, so I consider my local to be the White Hart near the Whitechapel tube.
Jack how does using magic make you feel? Is there a rush or a gradual seduction to it’s use?
It’s a high like no other. It can make you feel alive or as if you’re dying. There’s no way to describe it unless you have a talent, except to say it’s the best ride you’ll ever take.
Jack – boxers or briefs? Or neither?
Well, you’re saucy, aren’t you? I guess you’ll just have to come and find out.
Readers feel free to ask Jack any questions you like!
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CONTEST: Readers, here’s how to enter the contest. You can do just ONE or ALL of these things, and each one will give you additional entries at a chance to WIN. Caitlin will be giving away 2 AWESOME prizes! A signed copy of Street Magic and a bound and signed copy of an original, unpublished Black London short story. The contest portion of the event will run until 11:59 pm PDT 6/6/09 and is open to readers worldwide! PLEASE NOTE THE NEW CONTEST EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO BELOW. Also please state WHICH CONTEST you are entering when you send your verification emails.
1. The easiest way to enter is by purchasing copies of Caitlin’s books from Amazon here:
Books in the Nocturne City series in the order they should be read:
Night Life
Pure Blood
Second Skin
Witch Craft
OR you can use the Barnes & Noble search banner on the right hand side of the site or this link HERE to make your purchase during the contest. Good for 100 entries to the contest for EACH copy you purchase.
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2. In order to be entered into this contest the ONE thing you ALL have to do is ask Jack Winter a question. It can be ANY question you like. No questions = no entries! You can come by through TOMORROW 6/6/09 and ask your questions. Good for 10 entries. (max 2 questions that count towards entries)
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Hello Jack,
#2-I see you have tattoos on your arm, do you have anymore,If so where and what are they?
Describe a perfect date with you?
#3-I’m already a email subscriber
Hi Jack! Who’s your favorite author?
We make all the newbies at work answer this one.
What is your favorite chick flick.
Hi. This is going to sound stupid and maybe I am having a blonde moment but who the heck is Jake? It says the author is Caitlin Kittredge. What am I missing? I havent read these books yet so I dont really know.
Marissa
Jack, will you EVER cut poor Pete some slack? Now, I’m only halfway through STREET MAGIC so I don’t know if you eventually do, but I think the poor thing needs a break. LOL
Great story so far, Caitlin!!
Rachel: I follow you and Caitlin on Twitter (asphaltcowgrrl), I RT just a minute ago. I’m also friends with you both on Facebook (Amy Inholt0. And BBB is on my permanent blogroll (www.readinsomethingcrazy.blogspot.com).
Happy Freaky Friday anyone and Jack Winter is probably the best candidate to celebrate with!
Amy
Welcome to Bitten, Jack. Any man who enjoys a Newcastle has my undying respect. But inquiring minds want to know…how on earth do you get your hair to stay upright like that? I tease, I pick, I spray and nothing. Nada. Niente. Highly disappointing.
On a more serious note, if you had three words to describe Pete, what would they be?
(Facebooked, already a subscriber to the BBB newsletter and the Blood Bank, and added Caitlin to my blogroll)
Also added Caitlin as a friend on Facebook. I can’t believe I hadn’t done that already! Bad, bad reader…
Marissa
Jack is the hero of Caitlin Kittredge’s book Street Magic
Hi Jack!
So….which do you prefer: blondes or brunettes?
Hi Jack. This is Elie N at zenfoxflower@yahoo.com
If you could rate your sex life on a scale of 1-5 (5 being steamy), how would you rate it?
Not sure if I am doing this right or not… So here goes…
Rule 1.-0- Crap… I just bought Second Skin the other day… and threw away the receipt! Damn Damn… but a good thing came from this… I am learning that there are previous books to buy (have a pet peeve with readign in order)!
Rule 2. -20- Jack,s ince I am new here, how would you personally welcome me, show me around town? And… Can I come find out if it is boxers or briefs personally?
Rule 3. -20- I just subscribed!
Rule 4. -50- I posted it on the right side bar of my blog here: http://alliwantandmore.blogspot.com/
Rule 5. -0- Do not have any of those accounts. Sorry.
Rule 6. -0- Do not Twitter either. Sorry.
Rule 7. -10- I posted her on my BlogRoll.
Hey Jack, Do you know the right way to hang toilet paper?
Hi Jack!
Welcome to Bitten By Books! Its a pleasure to have you here!
What song did your punk band perform that you absolutely loved? And if you had to pick a song to describe Pete, what would it be?
Thanks so much for stopping by!
(Rach, twittered, FB, Mark, Dakota and JAPM, Follow Caitlin on FB, MS and Twitter, also friends with her on LJ)
if you saw Richard Hell and Johny Lydon duking it out, who’s side would you be on?
Jack, I have not yet read any of the books yet but I will be doing so very soon. I was wondering, if you were to take your date away for the weekend, where would you take her?
I have done all the required postings, entries, and subscriptions.
Thanks
2. Ok Jack, the White Hart, I know where it is. What makes it the best pub in London though?
3. I’m subscribed already.
5. I’m already following Caitlin on twitter.
6. http://twitter.com/glowstars/status/2044303270
7. Both links are up at http://glowstars.net/?page_id=380
I also RSVPd – http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=7959#comment-63559
Jack what’s you favorite song?
already a bbb subscriber.
I’m already friends with Caitlin on Myspace, Facebook as well as twitter
Hi Jack, it’s great to meet you! So what do you look for in a woman? Any advice for someone just starting out in the world of magecraft?
Hi Jack.
So are you more of a curry or a fish and chips kind of bloke? And is there any such thing as a “casual” use of magic?
Hi Jack!!! Thanks for stopping by!!! I was in London a few years back in Feb, and it was a bit cold. When is the best time of year to visit London? Plus, what’s it like working with Caitlin?
Hi Jack Great meeting you! My question is what kind of woman interests you-small and dumb or full figured and sassy or some other combo?
Yes I rsvp’d for this the other day, am a subscriber, and will facebook friend after work. Links to this are at fb, lj, and blogger.
Hi Jack,
If you could have any woman in the world, who would it be?
Bridget
Shared:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1084897775&ref=profile
http://www.myspace.com/bridgetlaprairie (blog section)
http://bridget3420.blogspot.com/2009/06/freaky-friday-interview-with-author.html
http://freebies4meandu.blogspot.com/2009/06/freaky-friday-interview-with-author.html
tweet http://twitter.com/bridget3420/status/2044523533
Caitlin’s site is on the Awesome Authors section of my blog – http://bridget3420.blogspot.com
RSVP’d
Hey Jack so glad you stopped by, do you cook? What’s your specialty? Thanks Caitlin for giving us a chance to hang with Jack.
1) Buy Street Magic from B&N (once I remember my login)
3) Subscribed for a while.
4) Sharing
5) I already follow Caitlin on twitter. Requested on FB.
6) Retweet Done.
Hello Jack.
If you had to live someplace other than England, where would it be and why?
Hi Caitlin. Thanks for sharing Jack. How did Jack come to be in your life?
Already have a couple of title in my TBR stack by my bed
Already a subscriber. Just started a blog today, so it’s still being tweaked, but I posted a link to BBB and to Caitlin’s page. Come check it out… cc-chronicles@blogspot.com
Chris C. (wilmstagemgr@gmail.com)
Jack, what would you like for breakfast in the morning? I need to know if I need to run to the grocery store.
I RSVP’d
Already subscribed
Posted link for interview and author’s site
http://www.myspace.com/tiahb
Joined myspace
Lets see… Jack, what is your favorite way to relax and why?
As for the contest:
Already a member.
Tweeted and Facebooked
And, this is on my blogsroll as always
Oh, and I RSVP’d
I’m such a blonde! The blog is http://cc-chronicles.blogspot.com
I friended you on Facebook too.
Chris C (wilmstagemgr@gmail.com)
Hi Jack! I’ve got to ask, if you were to meet your ideal woman, what would she be like?
Friends with Caitlin on facebook and twitter. And was this an RSVP event?
My two questions for Jack are:
-Where else would you choose to live if not London?
-What about your magic is dangerous, if anything?
-subscribed to Bitten by Books newsletter
-I am following on twitter (sent you all an email about it): shootingstarmag is me.
-I RSVPed to this event beforehand
-Lauren
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com
Jack, what is your favorite brand of whisky?
I already subscribe and RSVPd on facebook.
Hey Jack, what is your favorite (spring, winter, summer or fall) season?
I RSVPed 3. I
2.) Okay Jack, you said you ended up in a punk band, right? Isn’t horror punk the best genre of punk ever? Aside from that, what’s the most difficult song you’ve learned to play?
3.) I am a subscriber.
4.) Blogged: http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/06/01/book-giveaways-0601-0607/
5.) Friened on Twitter (morbidromantic).
6.) Tweet: http://twitter.com/morbidromantic/status/2045425903
Valorie T.
USA
Hi Jack, welcome to BBB!
Are you a dog or cat kind of guy?
Hey Caitlin–Can’t wait to get this book. My local bookstore didn’t have it on the release date and their computer still says they don’t have it. Never fear! This weekend I plan to go out and look for it. I just have to work 8 hours tomorrow before getting to it.
So, Jack, what kind of hobbies do you have that don’t involve magic? Or do they all tend to center around magic?
Also, what’s your favorite ice-cream flavor?
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1. Ordered Black & White and Witch Craft
2. Jack – So we know your favorite pub in London, but do you have any other favorite haunts or areas?
3. I’m already subscribed
4. I don’t blog
5. Have a friend request in on Facebook
Jack, if it came down to a gutter fight, should I put my money on you or Luna? Or would the two of you join forces with Iri and I should just run?
And to Caitlin, I so enjoy your bad-ass chicks; it’s good to hear from one of the guys.
I RSVPed
So Jack, what is your fav place to eat out in London?
Hi Jack welcome to Freaky Friday at BBB. Which kind of guitar is your favorite to play? My SO is a musician also, he plays keys, his current favorite is a Yamaha Motif, however he has 12 key/piano/organs. How many guitars do you have?
Wow, now Jack you got me dang curious about the boxers, briefs, tightie whities, deal. Mm, I have this wild guess you go commando.. Oops, sorry can’t cheat on my were-bear Dev because Miss Bama would never let me live it down.
Though we do know another Jack and he goes by Jackalicious.
Mmm, my question is how delicious are you? Sorry just in a pervy state of mind right now.
I have one of Caitlin’s books in my to be read pile. I have Pure Blood. One is last year from Romance Junkies, and just never gotten around reading it yet.
* Friended her on myspace (visionarydruid)
* Shared this on my myspace’s blog and bullentin
* Shared this on my facebook (Rachel Flesher)
* Friended her on facebook
* Posted this on my livejournal (http://morriga.livejournal.com/)
* Posted this on my blogger (visionarydruid.blogspot.com)
* Followed her on twitter
* Twittered it (raonaidluckwell)
* Her two links is on my blogger links
3. Already subscribed.
Tried to sign up for your newsletter/website but couldn’t find a place to do so. Will twitter and facebook when I figure them out. Haven’t had any luck there.
Question for Jack. Have you been keeping an eye on Pete all these years or did you just come back into her sphere?
Hi, Jack! (& everyone else!) If you could go on a date with anyone from history – who would it be? What would you do?
Silly question.
I’ll think of something else. I’ll post again later!
Jack, do you have any phobias?
Caitlin, I can’t wait to read Blaxk & White! I was just telling a friend about it last night. Your books have been on my TBR list for the summer. I am looking forward to reading Night Life, too.
Have a lovely day everyone!
I can’t believe no one has asked this question yet.
Jack who would you choose Ginger or Mary Ann?
I’m sorry, I made a bad typo! (Note to self: glasses are a good thing!) I meant “Black & White”. Sorry – I just was embarrassed I make so many typos. Hehe.
Rocky – I thought about asking his take on redheads (being one myself), but that question didn’t come to mind! Nice job!!
Well, you’re a chatty bunch, aren’t you? I’ll do me best to answer these in order. Caitlin says I must, or she’ll do something horrible to me, like write me into a garden party. A garden party where they don’t serve liquor.
Elaine G – I do–got a tree of life on my back and a Santeria tat on me stomach. I don’t really remember how that one got there but I trust it was a fun night.
Chris – I’d tell you, but if I don’t say “Caitlin Kittredge”, she’ll make me do embarassing things in the next book. Or ten. She’s a mean one, that girl.
Rocky Shields – What on earth gives you the impression somebody like me watches that tripe? You must think I’m some kind of nonce with no taste. … It’s WUTHERING HEIGHTS.
Amy – SHE needs slack? What about ME? Pete’s the bossiest person on the face of this earth or any other…you think I’m hard on her, you’ve no idea what it’s like to live with her and forget to do the washing up.
Jackie U – Magic. And “bossy” “irritating” and “extraordinary”
Terri Q – Why, luv? Which are you?
Elie – Bloody hell, you birds are forward. I rather like it. It’s 5, luv. I’m in a band, you know.
cecile – I’d love to, if you don’t mind running into the occasional demon or revenant while we’re out carousing. Also, what is it with you all and my knickers? Are they really that fascinating?
Beet – Pete would say no. I would agree.
Virginia Hendricks – Aside from our original stuff, I do like to hammer away at “Submission” or “I Wanna Be Your Dog”. Gets the crowd up out of their coma at least. And Pete, darling, don’t take this wrong, but you’re absolutely “Beast of Burden” by the Stones.
synde – I have to stand behind me countryman on this one. Richard Hell’s getting a kick in the teeth.
Dianne – Probably Cornwall. I rather enjoy all of the little cottages and people’s funny accents.
Vic P – It’s close enough for me to stumble home afterwards without getting arrested.
Carmen R – That’s a secret.
Kimberly B – Learn how to cast a good strong shield hex. This keeps you from being eaten. As to the other–I look for a girl who’ll flirt with me on internet book sites.
PennyH – My neighborhood’s all curries, so that’s what I like these days. And no, not even if the nice man in the long black coat with the musty grimoire tells you so. Magic is like snake handling–you can try it once, but the chances are you’ll get bitten.
Heather C – I happen to like September for a visit–usually very pleasant, though a bit choked with German tourists.
Nancy Gilliland – This is likely the fifth time I’ve been asked what kind of woman I fancy…are you all trying to tell me something? Although I will say–a figure is a must. Shagging a clothes hanger with a head is rather painful.
MarnieColette – I do not cook. I have never cooked and I never will cook. The world is better off for it, trust me.
Medievalgrrl – Probably New York–I could be a rude bastard there and nobody would care.
Tiah B – Well! Since you’re trying to be prepared, luv…tea, fags and a biscuit. Breakfast of champions.
Seri – On my better days, put on a record, light a cigarette and lie on the sofa for a bit. Or drink. Drinking works quite well.
Ashley – I’d tell you but then Pete would kill me.
Lauren – See above, darling. And everything. Everything about working magic is dangerous if you lose control or don’t know what the bloody hell you’re doing in the first place. If you do it correctly–it’s quite safe. Well, safe-ish. In a sense. I don’t recommend finding out for yourself.
Liza – Glenfiddich. Thank you for not adding the superfluous “e”.
Beet – (Haven’t I seen you before?) It’s autumn…I hate the heat.
Ashley Madden – Cats, absolutely. Dogs are rather like drunken footie fans–endearing until they slobber on you.
Jessica – I play the odd bit of guitar, I go hunting for old grimoires and I support Man United.
DarkHeart – I spend a lot of time in graveyards as a necessity. I rather enjoy Brompton Cemetery–it’s quite and the ghosts aren’t overly talkative. But watch out for the mutant squirrels.
JessaSlade – I’m perfectly willing to let an attractive and statuesque woman beat me to a pulp, luv.
Kimberly S – When I remember to eat, I’m probably the least picky bloke on earth. The local curry stand does just fine.
Lorraine Minich – I’ve just got the one at the moment, a 1973 Les Paul that my guitarist left in my flat and never came back for. His loss, my gain.
Raonaid Luckwell – I’m quite tasty, if I do say so.
Patricia Barraclough – I was as surprised as she was when we met again. Probably more. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it, as the Americans say.
Libby L – Llamas. Can’t stand the bloody things. And I’d go on a date with Winston Churchill. I imagine we’d talk about cricket.
Rocky Shields – (Hello again, old friend.) Ginger, without a doubt. Posh girls are more trouble than they’re worth.
Wow!!! I saw you mentioned a garden party without liquor. That is a terrible punishment. To help keep Caitlin off your back, I’ll send a thought her way.
Caitlin – I have a copy of Black & White, and I can’t wait to start it. The main heroes physical attributes remind me a bit of Xena & Gabrielle, have you ever seen the show?
Hi Jack
do you love the attention your getting or maybe your knickers are getting most of the attention.
What do you think draws the women to you and why?
already subscribed to BBB newsletter
i’m following Caitlin on twitter
added her as a friend on facebook and myspace
i RSVP and showed up
I twittered the contest
i shared the contest on facebook
and i blogged about the contest on myspace
requested on facebook
already a friend on myspace.
i just finished my first caitlin kitteridge last night. i stayed up very late reading it.
Jack, If you had one day left on Earth, how would you spend it? And would you consider yourself to be more of a rogue, or a rake?
Just subscribed to your newsletter! Thanks!
On Facebook: Sarah Ragsdale Fall in love with Caitlin Kittredge, one of the grooviest authors of “guilty pleasure paranormal chick lit fantasy” out there! Enter to win a contest for her newest book, too. Here’s a link to the contest: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=8041
Already friends with Caitlin on Facebook, LJ (ardentpriestess), and Twitter (ardentoak).
Hey Jack,
What do you do for pajamas? Do you prefer flannel, skivvies or do you forgo pajamas altogether?
Wow all the good questions were asked. Rao leave it to you to ask about the commando… My choice of course. And the last time I touched the Glenfiddich…. well it was a night to remember… that is if I could remember. Really if anyone knows about that Jan nite in 1991 please let me know. ‘
Jack any chance you and the guys could do a Canadian tour?
I am a great groupie and we could make some great magic together.
I have RT, already a friend of Cait on FB and twitter and friends etc with BBB already as well. Link posted on blog
hockeyvampiress.blogspot.com
These wonderful interviews are downright deadly to my bank account. I loved the interview so much, I just bought 5 books of her books from Amazon. I’m going to have to start playing the lottery and win a bigger house just to find a place to put all my books LOL.
Jack, conjure me up some McVittles bisquits (chocolate) and a library, please?
Just in case my pitiful plea for cookies was not enough of a question, here’s another:
Which is your favorite Beatles Period: Liverpool or Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (That’s the kind of question you get when you admit to playing Yesterday.)
I’m so old I actually saw them play in their first US concert tour. I’m also so old that I don’t remember much of the St. Pepper’s period because I was…well, you don’t really need to know what I was doing then.
Oh, crud..I must be having Sgt. Pepper flashbacks ’cause I keep forgetting to write stuff down for the contest.
1. I bought 4 books, and pre-ordered one.
2. I asked to be friends on Facebook (and heaven knows I need friends).
3. I asked to be friends on MySpace (ditto)
4. I’m prepared to look for love in all the wrong places.
So Jack–lovin’ your adventures. Cannot wait to read the new book.
1. Already subscribe.
2. RSVP’d
3. Requested friend on FB
So, Jack, are there any true punk bands still out there?
stopping by to say hi, Already a follower of Caitlin on Twitter, and friends on myspace and FB. Have a great day!
Hey Jack,
just wondering which ale’s your favourite? And what’s your favourite accent? Personnally I love my men with an Irish brogue…
1. The easiest way to enter is by purchasing copies of Caitlin
Gah, I forgot to mention that I’d ‘preregistered’ yesterday, stating I would be around today, too!
Well Jack, What would you suggest for a girl to do for fun in London? Would you be willing to show her a good time?
1. RSVP’d
2. Subscribe
3. going to twitter now to follow caitlin
Just want to say thanks to Jack and the puppetmaster who controls his universe for answering all of our questions today. Loved the biography Street Magic. Can’t wait until the next one comes out.
Jack, being a punk rock musician yourself, how do you rate classical musicians and their music? How much music theory do you know—do you read notes or is all your playing by ear and improvisation?
Contest stuff:
2 = yes
3 = yep
4 = facebook
5 = facebook & twitter
6 = tweeted (heatwave316)
Don’t you sometimes manipulate Caitlin, or is she always in control?
Have you ever had tea with the Queen Mother?
An aside for Rachel: RSVP’d luv, and got the chance to show up.
And here we are again. I thought I was done, but no, Caitlin’s threatening to take away me fags if I don’t answer more of these.
I don’t think she understands how badly it will go if I can’t poison my lungs with the sweet, sweet tar of life, quite frankly.
At any rate, here we go:
Sonya Hucks – What can I say, luv? I’m irresistible.
Sarah R – My first instinct is to say “piss drunk”, but I expect I’d also want to say goodbye to me favorite haunts and spend a bit of time with Pete. And neither…didn’t you know I’m the hero?
Jaqueline L – More clothing queries, ladies? All right, all right–I fall asleep in whatever I’m in. Be it all or nothing. If you catch my drift.
Shell the HOckeyvampiress – (Vampires and hockey? Brilliant.) I suppose a visit to our most polite former colony might not be out of the question. I think I’d be deported, though.
Storm – Of course, dear. Just as soon as you buy me a pint and bring me my very own unicorn.
As to your other question–can’t fucking stand the Beatles, aside from very few songs. Though I suppose the White Album was all right, if you’re stoned out of your gourd or trying to pick up a girl.
Carol – Depends on your definition of “out there”. Are we talking about “actively touring” or “knocking about Chelsea in ghost form”?
Christine M – See that blog thing Caitlin made me write–I favor Newcastle. As to accents, anything that doesn’t sound like they’re about to lock me up in Stalag 13.
janice – Just say when and where, luv. Let the good times roll.
Leanne Dynneson – I can’t read a lick…’s why I’m mostly a vocalist. Seriously, though…I’ve got a friend who’s mad for Mozart and he’s quite brilliant.
Shirley – Of course I do. I’m the charming one, after all. Why do you think she wrote my story in the first place? And depending who you ask, the Queen Mum is either an alien, a robot or a bit of both. So no, I don’t fancy getting invovled in that.
Hi Jack! Do you put the toilet seat down? That’s important!
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Jack inquiring minds like my self want to know how many of the fans from ur band throw them selves on u and ask for umm favors ? and welcome to bbb !!
and i have one other question since i love that accent how many girls fawn over you because of it
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Jack,
I have to ask dum, dum, dum, are you scare yet? LOL JK On to the question: What is you biggest pet peeve in a woman? What gets our dear Jack hacked off at a date?
Sisses
Caden
See that wasn’t that naughty!
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Jack, what is your favorite thing to do on a rainy day? When no dire events are dragging you out in the weather?
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Let’s see…..if asked already, sorry, but…..What is your idea of a perfect evening?
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hey jack,
yippeyy a fellow english man!!!
love the tattoos.
ok question time ….. if you could go anywhere in the world where would you go and what to see???
toodles dude
becca
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Jake is your tattoo inspired by tribal origins? If so from where. Just looks similar to maori designs here in NZ
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Okay, I haven’t read the book yet, so here is the question that comes to mind from the amazon description…. What kind of Spirit were you trying to summon on that fateful day?
(Not sure if already asked, Haven’t read the other comments.
Hi Jack,
So, if I cam to your flat/house, and peeked in your cupbaords, what would surprise me there???
Lovied the interview and all the comments, luv!!!
Tata,
Valerie
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Hello Jack! Thanks for the great interview!
Have you ever tried a punk version of Yesterday? Could be awesome..
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Congrats on the release Caitlyn!
Best,
Cate
Hey Jack, What would be your dream date?
Oh, bollocks. A new day and still, the questions come.
Caitlin’s giving me the evil eye…suppose I better answer…bloody woman.
Answers:
Caffey – Clearly, you’ve never been in a punk club gent’s loo.
Beverly G – If I had to estimate, I would say a fair few. And lots of them, if they’re Americans.
Caden Leigh – I don’t particularly like it when her ex shows up and punches me in the gob. To be fair, that only happened once but it was a lasting impression.
Tania – Read or go to the pub.
Strongan/Gabby – Start off with a pint at the pub, keep drinking pints until world becomes fuzzy, say things you don’t mean, have a curry, pass out next to your other half. Unless she makes you sleep on the sofa because you forgot you were taking her to the cinema.
Emma D – It’s a good patten for holding magic. I’m happy to call it Maori if you like.
Athena – A ghost with a very bad temper.
Valerie – I have a head in a jar. I’m told that’s surprising. Though I don’t know why, because if you know me, you know I’m exactly the type of bloke to keep a head in a jar…
Cate Masters – That’s an excellent thought.
Lisa Richards – I think I already answered this one, luv, but honestly…I’m quite flexible. Life is easier when you let women boss you about. Much easier.
Oh dear, poor Jack. You don’t understood the essence of the Beatles..it was the ultimate pick-up music for its time..and then George discovered the sitar and John discovered Yoko, and they decided to save the world instead of helping guys score. Of course, then came along Barry White, the real master of ‘getting the girl in the mood’ music. As one of the afore-mentioned girls…err, nevermind.
I am in late it seems, but better late than ever
I think I haevn’t seen it around.
Jack, who would you like to play you in a movie?
2. have not read the book so what tipe of magic do you do?
3. did that a long time a go
4.on my my space myspace.com/sasluvbooks
5. dont no when i can get around to that
6.dont tweet
7.on my myspace blog.
nice get to no you jack.
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lol You’re so funny Jack!
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Hi, Jack! If you could hang out with any fictional character who would it be? And, if given a choice, what fictional world would you live in besides your own?
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1) sent receipts for Street Magic, Blsck and White and Night Life
2) asked 2 questions
3) already subscribed to newsletter
4) linked on Facebook and Twitter (@ailish79)
5) friended on Facebook and Twitter. (didn’t receive a FB one yet)
6) tweeted
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Hope I’m not too late! Have a great weekend everyone!
Thanks Jack. Sadly I havent read any of your adventures yet but I hope to soon.
A head in a jar!!! LOL!!!
Ok, I’m going to have to pick up your adventures and get to know you a bit more…hehe!!!
Valerie
I think the post above made some interesting points, on a related side note I found a used version of The Norton Anthology of English Literature which is directly related to this topic for less than the bookstores at http://www.belabooks.com/books/9780393927191.htm