Loading ...Release Party, Chat and SONY eReader Contest with Author Ilona Andrews
Welcome to the Bitten by Books Release party for ON THE EDGE. I just received the author copies and it’s a real book. I guess I don’t think it’s real until I can hold the finished copy.
::pets book::: Iz my preciouss. Shiiiiiny.
There is a funny story attached to the creation of this book. I’d written the opening a long time ago almost two years, but I never did anything with it. So, I’d just finished Kate 3 and it left me emotionally drained. (Kate books are tough to write. Everything has to be just so.) I didn’t want to start another Kate manuscript right away, so I started playing around with the opening and I thought, “Hmm… I wonder if there is enough of this to make it into a novella… I could release it as a freebie on the blog.”
So I’d written it out and ran it by Jeaniene Frost. A few minutes later a message from BFF Jeaniene popped into my mail box. I opened it. The first sentence read, “I’m going to kill you…”
Apparently Jeaniene had formed a rather strong opinion that this manuscript should be a novel and she wasn’t subtle about expressing it. I honestly thought she was deeply mistaken and there was no way to make a novel out of it, but I had nothing to lose at that point, so I sat down and chugged forward. A two books contract, a Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review and 4 1/2 Romantic Times Top Pick later, I’m willing to say it.
Ahem.
Dear Jeaniene,
You were right.
So with that startling admission in mind (I don’t admit being wrong that often), let’s party and I hope you’ll enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed writing it.
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Learn more about Ilona Andrews here:
Read reviews of the author’s work here.
To visit the author’s website go here.
To visit the author’s blog go here.
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CONTEST: PLEASE NOTE THE NEW CONTEST EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO BELOW. There are also revisions to the rules for this contest, please read them all carefully. Also, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR FIRST AND THE INITIAL OF YOUR LAST NAME in your comment/post so we can give you the proper credit for your entries.
Readers, here’s how to enter the contest. You can do just ONE or ALL of these things, and each thing you do will give you additional entries at a chance to WIN. REMEMBER you have Until 10/4/09 at 11:59 pm PDT to do the different things that YOU choose to do. Contest is open to readers in the US/Canada. EVERYTHING is tracked and confirmed by our Prize Goddess. Remember to follow the instructions for each way to enter very closely. 
She is also giving away an amazing Sony Digital Reader Touch Edition - PRS600BC
1. The easiest way to enter is by purchasing copies of Ilona’s books.
From Amazon:
Books in the Kate Daniels series in the order they should be read:
Magic Bites
Magic Burns
Magic Strikes
The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance
From Barnes & Noble:
Click here to purchase titles from the complete list at Barnes & Noble.
Good for 300 entries per book you purchase by using the links above.
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 of ANY kind of merchandise during the contest. You can also use the Amazon search box or this link HERE to shop as well. Good for 100 entries to the contest for EACH item you purchase. Not valid on past purchases.
It is NOT mandatory to purchase anything to enter the contests, there are plenty of other ways to enter and win. Just email us a copy of your purchase receipt to bittenbybooks.contests @ gmail.com (no spaces). Sorry no faxes or snail mail copies.
2. In order to be entered into this contest the ONE thing you ALL have to do is ask Ilona a question or leave a comment. It can be ANY question you like. No questions = no entries! You can come by through 10/4/09 and ask Ilona your questions. Good for 10 entries. (max 2 questions that count towards entries)
3. Spread the word! Use this banner direct link to the event: http://bitte
nbybooks.com/?p=11236 on twitter, at another blog, website, Myspace, Ning Group, Facebook, Yahoo Group, Goodreads, Shelfari (any group where it is appropriate). You MUST come back here to this interview and post those links in one response here in this thread so we can verify your entries. Good for 100 entries per place you post the event link.
NOTE: if you post multiple links here, your post will not show up right away. If you don’t see it, don’t keep posting it, we WILL approve your entry later on in the day.
4. Be friends with Ilona by joining her here:
http://twitter.com/ilona_andrews
http://www.facebook.com/ilona.andrews
Add her website, blog and Live Journal to your site or blog roll
http://www.ilona-andrews.com/blog
http://ilona-andrews.livejournal.com/
Good for 100 entries per place you add her. Remember to give us the link to where you added her and send your verification emails to: bittenbybooks.contests @ gmail.com (no spaces).
5. Make a purchase in our Bloody Cafe store here: http://www.cafepress.com/bittenbybooks. We are all volunteers so your continuing support is deeply appreciated. Email us a copy of your purchase receipt to bittenbybooks.contests @ gmail.com (no spaces). Sorry no faxes or snail mail copies. Good for 100 entries.
6. Make a short creative, meaningful or silly Youtube video (max 5 minutes) about why you love Ilona’s work. Tell us which is your favorite book or character and why you feel you deserve to win a Sony Digital Reader Touch Edition - PRS600BC from her. Keep it family friendly. Come back here and post the link to your video. Good for 150 entries. Max 1 video per day good towards entries.
7. Read the reviews of Ilona’s work here:
http://bittenbybooks.com/?page_id=58&book_author_id=Ilona Andrews
And leave your thoughts and comments about the book/review etc. Good for 25 entries per review.
8. Use the SHARE This button at the bottom of this post to digg, stumble and share this on your social networks and new ones you have never tried before! Good for 50 entries.
9. Be friends with Bitten by Books here:
SUBSCRIBE to the Bitten by Books newsletter by clicking here or use the box on the top right hand side of the site. Be sure you VERIFY your subscription, an email is sent with the verification link. Unverified subscribers will not be entered and will be deleted from the mailing list. If you are already a subscriber, just let us know and you will get entries too.
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11. Email ALL of your friends and invite them to come by this week! If your fiends come and post here and say you sent them, they get FOUR entries and you get EIGHT entries! They have to tell us who you are so we know who to give the entries to. You can invite as many people as you want and get all the extra entries! COPY us on the email at: bittenbybooks.contests @ gmail.com (no spaces) so we can count your entries. We do not use or sell email addresses in ANY way.
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I give you your points and I can take them away.
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It would be prudent to heed My words. LAST NAME INITIALS are very, very important. Especially if your name is a common one. If your name is Mustafa, Chewbacca, or some other name of the rare kind, I can understand leaving out that curious little letter.
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Hi Ilona,
I just recently got Magic Bites and look forward to reading it.
my question is who are your favorite authors and what is your favorite genre to read?
I RSVPed
I subscribe to the BBB newslwtter
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Hi Ilona!!! So glad you could stop by.
What first got you interested in writing urban fantasy?
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Hi Ilona & Gordon,
I’ve read everything you guys have put out there, love it. I’ve read some of your shorts that involve Kate world. Do you have any short stories planned that involve Rose’s world?
Thanks.
I RSVP’d
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I RSVPed.
I Retweeted Ilona’s tweet cause I have yet to figure out the short url thing.
It’s here: http://twitter.com/soapturtle
Further entry details will be in an email.
For Ilona:
1. Did you finish the other sock yet and did it turn out better?
2. Do you think that you’ll ever have more books in Kate’s world that aren’t about Kate? Not short stories, but actual novels?
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Hello Ilona,
I would like to know what books did you enjoy growing up? Also are there any authors that inspired you to become a writer?
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Ilona & Gordon: How nervous / excited are you to be releasing a new series?
Jen M
mystykpanthress@aol.com
I RVSP’d
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Ilona and Gordan,
I love your books. You two are great! My question is how in the world do you two stay sane working and writing together? How do different ideas/directions get worked out between the two of you?
Thanks for your wonderful work.
I RSVP’d
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Hi Ilona! I love the Kate books so much and I’m really looking forward to this new series.
My question is do you have any characters that are your favorite to write?
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I RSVP’d.
Are your characters in your books inspired by people you know? If so, do they recognize themself as the inspiration for the character?
Thanks!
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Hello Ilona,
I am curious, what are you reading right now?
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I follow @ilona_andrews on twitter annedoggett
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I RSVP’d and twittered earlier, plus I already follow her on Twitter as booksnyarn.
My question to Ilona is: What do you think of the social networking, through Twitter and Facebook? Do you find it enhances your experience with fans?
Thanks!
Kristi
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let’s get the boring stuff out of the way first…
I RSVPed
I tweeted http://twitter.com/Tynga/status/4445808180
I bought Magic Bites on BookDepository.com does it count?
Ilona thanks a ot for stopping by! I am really looking forward to read On The Edge.
I was wondering, what do you think about the sudden explosion of young adult novels?
There was no such thing when I was a teen, i’m kind of catching up now lol
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I also rsvp’d
Hi Ilona and Gordon,
Thanks for agreeing to chat with us all. How did you develop and/or come up with the idea for the Kate Daniels series and for the On the Edge series? I’ve read about how for some authors it’s something specific that they did, or saw that strikes their fancy and suddenly they have an idea for a story. What was yours?
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Hi Ilona! I rsvp’d.
My question is: Do you have a date yet for a new Kate Daniels book?
I am following you on twitter (lasergirl70)
added you on FB,
poste the link to this event on myspace: (myspace.com/lasergirl70)
posted about it on my blog (www.lasergirl70.blogspot.com)
posted it on my FB page (Lisa Mason)
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Hi! I’m really excited about this book release. I’ve heard great things about your novels, but this one will let me get in on the ground floor of a new series — YAY!
My big question is this: you said with the Kate books that “everything has to be just so”. What do you mean by that exactly and how are things different with the new book?
Also, you write as a husband/wife duo (from my understanding). What is it like living and working together (because I know my husband and I would kill each other LOL)?
I think I already follow you on Twitter and facebook, but if not, I’m adding now (though I’m not sure if I get confirmation e-mails for that — I’m a techno-idiot).
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Um, that was me up there, but maybe this is all the confirmation you need for twitter & facebook
I followed on Twitter (my user name is Selestial)
I added as a friend on Facebook (Julie Particka-Klumb)
and since I’m not sure if you need this here or not selestialaurora(at)hotmail.com
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Eee! Hey Ilona! I love your books so much, I am so excited for the newest Kate Daniels.
My question is this: How do you keep yourself writing when procrastination strikes?
Now then. For the Contest:
I’ve posted the link on Facebook and Twitter
I’ve friended Ilona on both of those
I’m a member of the fanclub, the bloodbank and subscribe to the newsletter
BBB is on my blogsroll already and I’m adding Ilona now
And… Thats it for now! Gotta rush off to class. I’ll be back!
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twitter linked this from my twitter account: @jimnduncan
contest for sony e-reader. http://bit.ly/c3cxM
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I RSVP’d!
Are there any books that you like, that others would be surprised by?
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Greetings Ilona and Gordon-
I was also curious about how it was to collaborate with your spouse. (Does one of you do dialog, one do description?) But since that had been asked, I was wondering about your characters. I love them. Do you plan them all out before you write (character questionnaires and all) or do they appear in your head as you write them?
Thanks for sharing your books with the world- I’m excited about the new series!
(I RSVP’d also)
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What is your all time favorite book Ilona?
I subscribed to the Newsletter.
I also added Ilona on
Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/jenniferyandle)
Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/iheartreading)
I added BittenbyBooks on
Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/iheartreading)
Facebook (Rachel Smith) (http://www.facebook.com/jenniferyandle)
I became a fan of BittenbyBooks (http://www.facebook.com/jenniferyandle)
GoodReads.com (http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2154726)
I shared the contest on Facebook : (http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=576359613&success)
I tweeted about the contest :
http://twitter.com/iheartreading/status/4446223175
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I am excited to hear about this book release. I love the Kate Daniels books. So much I made my Husband read them, now he is hooked.
I have a Question about how you found Kate? IS she a part of your own personality, someone you know or a character that demanded to be written about?
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Welcome, Ilona. I LOVED On the Edge — it has something for everyone. I am really looking forward to book two.
What do you enjoy reading?
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I’ve been wanting to read your books and hoping to get one of your books for my birthday.
Question:
What got you into writing paranormal books?
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-Banner added to my blog; at:http://0bs3ssiv3r3ad3r.blogspot.com/
-Posted banner on my Facebook; at:http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/avampiresincethe1900s?ref=name
-Following Ilona on Twitter; as:DragonLady91
-Requesting Friendship with Ilona on Facebook; as: Emma Faulkner
-Joined The Blood Bank; as:Emma F.
-Following Facebook Fan Page
-Friend on Myspace; as:The Lil’ German
-Friend on Facebook; as:Emma Faulkner
-Following on Twitter; as:DragonLady91
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Hello, The book in on the way to me now, I have been watching it from ups.
My question is What is your favorite color?
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COMMENT # 32 on 9/24/09 for proof of RSVP and Link entries for points….
Comment by Jackie Burris — September 24, 2009 @ 2:48 pm
I read the Kate Daniels books in about a day and a half, all three from cover to cover and really loved the female kick-ass main character. My question is are the 3 all in the series are will we see more of Kate and if so when???
I received my copy of On The Edge couple days ago and waiting to read it until finished with the 3 large hardback books am reading now, it is going to grab me just like the Magic series books did I know so am holding out as long as possible to read it in the next few days….
RSVPed and posted contest banner and link on following spaces (Comment #32 on 9/24/2009)
http://jacaburintexas.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/jacabur
http://twitter.com/jacabur1
My URL: myspace.com/texasgirljackieb (on my blog) posted link and the banner
Cool contest, good luck to all of us…
Jackie B in Central Texas….
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Oh, and I added your blog to my blog roll at lasergirl70.blogspot.com
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Hello. I would like to know if you enjoyed reading as a child and if that is why/how you became a writer? Do you enjoy creating stories as much as you did reading them?
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Hi Ilona, I’ve recently read Magic Bites and loved it! I can’t wait to read the rest. My question is how often to you guys bump heads while writing? Does having a partner in crime make the writing easier or more difficult? Keep up the great work guys!
Added Ilona link & BBB link on blog
http://munk31.blogspot.com/
Twittered contest
Following Ilona & BBB on twitter
Twitter user name Wicked_Munk
Friends with BBB at goodreads.
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Love your work and am hoping that the new books do v. v. well! Curious about whether/how/if you intend to incorporate Russian mythology in your work.
As for the contest:
–Purchased something from Amazon off the link & sent an email with the receipt (I already own all the Ilona Andrews books and collections and have preordered On The Edge).
–Follow Ilona Andrews and BBB on Twitter (as AndreaAZ).
–Joined the BBB community
–Subscribed to the BBB community
–Will write a review
–Will purchase something from the shop and email the receipt.
Best!
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Firstly, Hi! & Love your books!!!
Recently you wrote a short story about one of the characters (Andrea) from the Kate Daniel’s series… do you have any plans to give more characters their own stories or expand the world into another series of novels?
Thanks, Allison
RSVPed. Also for the contest…
Friends on twitter (IndigoJinx)& Facebook (Allison Cline)
Already put up the banner on Twitter & Facebook before the contest started, those links are in the pre-contest post.
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I have already posted a link on my blog and sent pre-order receipt. I also have a couple of questions.
1. Do you have a set limit on the Kate books? Do you see a HEA in her story?
2. In this new series, since it started as a novella (but ended up an entire book), do you see a set beginning, middle end as far as a series goes?
Thanks!
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Do you know the ending of your book before you write it?
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Tweeted!http://twitter.com/kayte71/status/4447303617 (kayte71)
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Wow, a great new book AND a Sony eReader? Jackpot! Thanks.
Angi H
Louisville, KY
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Rsvp’d
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Link posted on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/angela.hoagland
and Twitter:
twitter.com/vasthoagies
Thanks!
Angi H.
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*takes a deep breath* Here we go:
1. Purchasing copies of Ilona’s books.
I pre-ordered my copy of On the Edge from bookdepository.com, so I guess that doesn’t count, right? Oh well.
2. I RSVP’ed! Ilona, Gordon: which part of the whole process of writing/publishing a novel/short story/novella do you consider the most relaxing? The most stressing?
Also, which dead author’s work did you wish you had written?
3. Spreaded the word on twitter and facebook
http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=103600100&share_id=182959561200&comments=1#s182959561200 and
https://twitter.com/c_morin/status/4447393000
4. Be friends with Ilona by joining her here:
Am her twitter friend (c_morin) and her FB friend (Christine Morin), however I do not receive notification emails when I follow someone on Twitter or become friend with people on FB. I could seen you screencaps though if you want? I am also friends with her on livejournal (my user name: laeb) and I follow The Odd Shot blog on GoogleReader.
7. Comments on reviews:
Mammoth of ParaRom: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11225#comment-88714
On the Edge: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11219#comment-88718
Magic Bites: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=430#comment-88719
Magic Burns: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=857#comment-88721
Magic Strikes: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11192#comment-88723
8. Use the SHARE This button : http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=103600100&share_id=182959561200&comments=1#s182959561200
9. Be friends with Bitten by Books here:
Facebook Fan Page: Am a fan (name: Christine Morin)
Myspace: Made a Friend request (same name as FB)
Facebook: Sent an Add Friend’s request (Christine Morin)
Twitter: Following you (as c_morin) and tweeted (https://twitter.com/c_morin/status/4446659850)
10. Twitted: https://twitter.com/c_morin/status/4446659850 and https://twitter.com/c_morin/status/4447393000
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Following on twitter, but I don’t think they have confirmations?? My twitter id is vasthoagies
Angi H
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* RSVP
* Just twittered about it.
* Just friended Ione on twitter (RaonaidLuckwell)
* Just friended her on facebook (RaonaidLuckwell/Rachel Flesher)
* Just posted about the contest on facebook
* Just posted about it on myspace’s blog and bullentin (www.myspace.com/visionarydruid)
* Just added Ilona’s website, blog, and livejournal (gonna follow her on there) on my blogger’s link section (visionarydruid.blogspot.com) And of course Bittenbybooks has to be first
* Posted about it on my blogger: http://visionarydruid.blogspot.com/
* Posted about it on her livejournal (morriga.livejournal.com)
* Sadly I can not make a video
* Ish so glad that her moniker/pen name is a unique one *
Gotta remind Keeshe to come by here,
Warm and Fond Greetings Ilona, and welcome to Bittenbybooks! So glad that you could join us. Sadly I have yet to pick up your books, but they have been enticing me! Everytime I run across the cover something keeps whispering “Pick it up”
Guess I’ll ask my usual question: If you could collaborate on a writing project with any literary or author out there, alive or dead, who would you choose and why? Any songs that makes you think of your characters?
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HI!
I know another ‘duo’ question, but can’t help it - as I can’t imagine writing with my husband - LOL!!! Are either of you a procrastinator? If so, what does the other do to motivate the other?
I am following on facebook & twitter
RSVP’d
Tweeted:http://twitter.com/Mom2Moms
Shared on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=699923331&ref=name#/profile.php?id=699923331&ref=name
Already follow BBB on twitter, facebook, goodreads, newsletter, bloodbank, myspace
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*reminder to put the Ilona books that I have in the next batch to you Rao*:)
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I am so looking forward to this new series. It makes my mouth water. All of my questions have already been asked so I just want to congratulate you on holding your new book..lol.
I RSVPed
Friended her on twitter
Friended her on facebook
Add her site to my blog http://fangsfurwings.blogspot.com/
commented on http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11225#comment-88700
commented on http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11219#comment-88705
commented on http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11192#comment-88709
commented on http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=857#comment-88713
commented on http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=430#comment-88715
shared on http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll
shared on http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/jamiebirdwell?ref=profile
shared on https://twitter.com/Jamie_Birdwell
shared on http://fangsfurwings.blogspot.com/
already a subscriber
member of blood bank username is Jamie
friend on goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1950211
myspace http://www.myspace.com/jamiebirdwell
facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/jamiebirdwell?ref=profile
BBB is always on my blog links http://fangsfurwings.blogspot.com/
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posted the contest on facebook
requested an friend add on facebook(EmBamaEm/Beth Blanchard)
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Welcome to BBB Ilona
I loved the Kate Daniels books, can’t wait to read on the edge, without any spoilers, could you tell a little bit about the book?
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Hey big fan!
i actually already read On the Edge and loved it to bits.
Kate and Rose are distinct personalities, which do you find easier to get into, to find her voice?
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For The Contest:
-twittered: http://twitter.com/lehua_21 and RSVPed earlier
-Reviewed all of the Kate Daniel books
-I subscribe to the BB newsletter
-I bought On The Edge and emailed the receipt
My Questions For Ilona:
In Magic Strikes we learn how some shapeshifters court the ones they are interested in but we didn’t learn why Curran was going into Kate’s house at night, Will we learn answers in the next book?
Will you continue On The Edge for more than two books?
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I have RSVP’d
Thanks Ilona for coming out today. I have just purchased Over The Edge and can not wait until it comes out.
I was curious to know what your first impression was, when everyone that read, “Over The Edge” was not sure how to catagorize it.
Also,
I have added Ilona’s addresses to my website at: http://www.fallonhadley.com/
and to my blog at:
http://fallonhadley.blogspot.com/
I have also put a comment up at my facebook pate at:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?
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I RSPV’d
And posted the contest here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=833152574&ref=profile
My questions for Ilona:
1.) What were your favorite books growing up?
2.) Would you say your favorite books influenced your writing style at all?
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Hi Ilona. I love the cover of this book. HOw do you keep track of your world building?
I RSVP’d, friended Ilona on Facebook, already friends with BBB on MySpace & Facebook, a fan/groupie on Facebook and a subscriber.
I have more questions, but at work at the moment so I’ll come back later.
Ursula D. (ursuladrake@rocketmail.com)
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RSVP’d
How do you handle working so closely with your husband?
Thanks,
Fallon H.
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Hi Ilona!
I’ve not had a chance yet to read any of your Kate stories, but I’m definitely adding them to my list now. They sound very interesting. My question to you is: Which do you find more exhausting, the actual writing or the promotion of a book?
Thanks!
Karin T.
I RSVP’d.
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Love all of Illona’s work,the free short stories on her site are really good too. Can’t wait for my copy of this book from Amazon to arrive.
My question to you is “What is more difficult, coming up with the creative idea or sticking to a publisher’s deadline?”.
Thanks,
Maria
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I RSVPed
hi ilona and gordon,
my question:
which character in On the Edge was hardest for you to write?
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Do you plan to stay in the genre you are currently in or would you have consider doing other genres?
Thanks,
Fallon H.
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Thank you so much for stopping by! We are so glad to have you here!
So, my questions:
1)What authors most inspired you?
2)As authors in paranormal fiction, how much do you believe in the paranormal in our world?
Thank you!
-I RSVP’d
-Receive the BBB newsletter
-am a member of the Blood Bank as Amanda Leigh
-am friends w/ BBB on goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/mandan513
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Before you and your husband started writing, what was your day time job?
Fallon H.
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Hi,
I RSVPed
Hi Ilona and Gordon:
My question is: Can changelings recognize each other by smell if they are both in human form?
PS: Thank you and LOVE “On the Edge”. Awesome job!
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Hi!
When you guys have time to read for entertainment, do you have any favourite genres?
I RSVPd
Am subscribed to BBB
Facebook friends with bbb
I belong to the blood bank
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I cannot wait to get my hands on the book! I have greatly enjoyed your worlds and imagination, so feel like I have another treat in store!
As a writer, do you ever have that feeling that you’ve lost control of the story and the characters have taken it over?
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Lisa R
I RSVPed
I subscribe to the BBB newsletter
I have got to say, this new series sounds absolutely fascinating. How many books do you anticipate being in this series?
What book do you have on your nightstand, right now, that you intend to read next?
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How do you and your husband handle the pressure to get so many books written, edited, and sold in such a short period of time?
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Hi Ilona, I’m excited to have the opportunity to chat with you!
I was wondering what drew your interest to Urban Fantasy writing versus another genre?
I don’t if you can answer this without giving away anything, but I’m curious since On the Edge is a new series, is there any possibilty there would ever be a character tie-in or crossover from your Kate series?
I RSVP’d and I’m already a subscriber to the BBB newsletter and friends on Goodreads (member name Fergeygirl). I added the links and copied in my pre-contest post. Will send other update through email.
Thanks!!
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Who are some of the authors that you admire?
Fallon H.
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My son and I got a kick out of when Kate first met Curran and said Here Kitty, Kitty. My
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My son and I got a kick out of when Kate first met Curran and said Here Kitty, Kitty. My question is Will we see more of Kate and Curran in book 4? Also is this the start of a new series or a stand-alone novel?
Toni L. Chapman
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Can’t remember if I mentioned I ordered a couple books from the website and emailed the receipt. If I did, sorry.
Have you ever read another authors book and thought, “Why didn’t I come up with that concept?” Or, “We could have done that better?”
Fallon H.
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Question for you re: your short stories (ie. Grace of Small Magics, Silent Blade). Do you PLAN to write your short stories (a la “I will do at least one short story per year”) or are you more inclined to wait for the muse to hit you over the head with an idea?
Love all your work!
C
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I RSVP’
I also joined Bitten By Books Facebook, here’s the link http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bitten-By-Books-Paranormal-Fiction-Review-Site/152478347320?ref=search&sid=614064436.1310084600..1&v=wall
I already subscribe to Bitten By Books newsletter
I posted on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbittenbybooks.com%2F%3Fp%3D11236&t=Release%20Party%2C%20Chat%20and%20SONY%20eReader%20Contest%20with%20Author%20Ilona%20Andrews
My question: who was the deciding factor in your becoming a writer?
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Awesomeness galore! I’m loving it.
It seems most of the questions I wanted to ask, have already been asked!! Good questions guys. :o)
ILONA: Do you ever find yourself ‘falling in love’ with your characters? If so, does that affect your time away from writing, as in your normal life!
Okay, so I R.S.V.P’d and added my contribution for spreading the word there. I hope they all counted!
Here’s today’s contribution.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/joannekenrick/status/4450147628
facebook status: facebook.com/joannekenrick
myspace status’d it today: myspace.com/joannekenrick
Sent facebook friend request (hope it’s accepted!! :-))
Now follow Ilona on Twitter! Awesome.
And, of course I blogged using one of BBB awesome buttons!
http://joannekenrick.blogspot.com/2009/09/bitten-by-books-author-ilona-andrews.html
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Ok I have a couple of questions in one…Where does Kate get the Daniels from? If I remember correctly Voron was her “father’s” name and Greg Feldman was her guardian’s name. So the Daniels? Thanks and Great Writing I have all your guys’ books so far, unfortunately I didn’t keep any reciepts.
Cynthia T.
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I just thought of another question Greg’s Anna makes a voice appearance in KD 1, but then we haven’t heard from her since. Will she be making any more appearances in future books?
Cynthia T
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Firstly, I just want to say how much I love the whole Kate Daniels series. I’ve read all of them a million times and cant wait for my copy of On the Edge to arrive. Here are my two questions;
1. When was the last time Kate cried, and why?
2. Is Curran the kind of guy who likes to fall asleep holding a woman, or does he wait until they’re asleep and them roll them away?!
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How much do you allow the influence does the feedback or critiques, from friends, readers, or reviewers, to impact your storyline?
Mona
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How much do you allow the influence or feedback or critiques, from friends, readers, or reviewers, to impact your storyline?
(Sorry had to fix the typo)
Mona
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Hi Ilona & Gordon,
welcome & think you for being with us today.
Congratulations on the release of ‘On the Edge’.
My question is, which was the hardest book to write & why?
I RSVP & Twitted http://twitter.com/samk52
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Have a few more stolen minutes and wanted to ask… if you were to inject a real life person/celibrity/historical figure into one of your stories, who would you include and why?
Forgot to mention in last post that I have BBB permanently on my blog roll and I added the button/link to side bar. http://cc-chronicles.blogspot.com
Ursula D (ursuladrake@rocketmail.com)
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RSVP’d, have Ad banner for release party on my Facebook home page, and have commented on Bitten by Books on Ilona’s Magic Strikes. [http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=Denise+Gray&init=quick#/profile.php?id=1178177104&ref=search&sid=1178177104.556581260..1]
With that out of the way, can I just say I am SOOOO Glad On the Edge is finally here? I have fallen in love with Jack and Georgie through your snippets Ilona and Gordon! My question is I know you have daughters, why did you decide to go with boys for Rose instead of girls? Does Gordon write the boys sections? I ask because I have an older girl and a 3rd grade boy and constantly have to ask my hubby why is he doing that? LOL
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Just commented on all the reviews and was compelled to purchase the Mammoth Book, (will email receipt copy)
Ursula D (ursuladrake@rocketmail.com)
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Hi Ilona,
I can’t believe I have not read any of your books. I looked on Amazon and you have some great reviews so I guess I need to get off my bum and get my hands on your books.
I RSVP’d
I posted links on the RSVP board at that time as well.
I’m following Ilona on Twitter
I have added Ilona on facebook
I’m already a member of the blood bank http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/Carmen_R
I’m already a member of the fan group on facebook for BBB
I already follow BBB on Twitter Carmen_R
I’m friends with BBB via myspace
I’m friends with BBB via Goodreads
I’m friends with BBB via FaceBook
I sent out a tweet about the event Carmen_R
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Ilona,
I am glad to be here today. I usually miss the chats because of work. My question for you is, “Where do you get your ideas for your stories?” Thanks.
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Hello Ilona & Gordon. Do you have set times when you will work?Are you ever off the clock? Just wondering.
I brought Magic Bites the Kindle version, I’m running out of room for my books.lol
I subscribe to BBB.
I RSVPed.
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I’ll start with the goodies.
Out of both of your books what world do you enjoy more; the Edge or Kate Daniels world?
Kate has power that many don’t know about and that she herself tries to keep secret. How do you decide when for Kate to make the choice of showing the extent of her powers and then not at others?
I RSVP’d
I emailed the receipt of my amazon purchases of Magic Bites and Magic Burns. I also emailed my Booksamillion receipt of Magic Strikes and the Edge though I didn’t know if it would count.
I joined Ilona on Twitter (my username is The_Obsessive_R) and Facebook (my name is Rachel Connell). I added Ilona to my blog role (http://theobsessivereader-rachel.blogspot.com/)
I’ve commented on all of your reviews (Mammoth Book, The Edge, Magic Strikes, Magic Burns, and Magic Strikes).
On Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=839&id=100000312842068&saved#/photo.php?pid=2447&id=100000312842068
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Hi Ilona,
1)Welcome! My question is, csince you’re giving away an ereadr, do you prefer books ot using an ereader?
Comment by Dina — September 24, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
posted to resvp http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=10377;’
2)rsvp’d
3)posted on FB:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=584925454&ref=name
4)posted on Twitter:http://twitter.com/dlsmilad
5)posted on myspace blog:http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=148290375&blogId=511592768
6)posted on myspace bulletin:http://bulletins.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.read&authorID=148290375&messageID=6560779198
7)posted on Goodreads:http://www.goodreads.com/event/show/56120-rsvp-for-9-28-release-party-chat-and-sony-ereader-contest-with-author
Comment by Dina — September 25, 2009 @ 5:43 am
posted to resvp http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=10377;
8)posted again today on FB:http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=584925454&ref=name
9)posted contest on:http://twitter.com/dlsmilad
10)following Ilona on Twitter:dlsmilad
11)added her as FB friend:Dina Stornello
12)posted on FB:DinaStornello
13)friends/BBB FB and FB fan pg:DinaStornello
14)BBB perm fav on my blog:http://dinasthoughtblog.blogspot.com/
15)friend w/BBB Twitter:dlsmilad
16)friend w/BBB on Goodreads:Dina Stornello
17)friend w/BBB myspace:dlsmilad
18)posted on my blog:http://dinasthoughtblog.blogspot.com/
19)already get BBB newsletter
20)added Ilona link to my blog:http://dinasthoughtblog.blogspot.com/
Thank you,
Dina S.
dlsmilad@yahoo.com
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Ilona, I’m really looking forward to trying one of your books. I have to admit, I’m behind the power curve, so haven’t gotten there yet *bad girl*. But I adore the story of how On the Edge came to be. LOL I like the idea you didn’t think it would make it to full book length. Aren’t you glad you listened to your BFF? Jeannie knows her stuff.
Oh and hey, do my entries count if I buy the book on kindle format? Yes I know, I’m entering to win a Sony, but it’s not for me! It’s for hubby (He keeps stealing mine). LOL
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ok sorry for the typos above, lol.
it should read: since you’re giving away an ereader, do you prefer books or using an ereader?
Dina S.
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I’m new to you as an author (or two) but wow, it sounds seriously good. Just the type of story I love, one that can’t be classified. I’d love to win a copy, because I might not be able to find it at the bookstore, given they won’t know where to put it.
I sent a friend request on FB.
Added the blog to my list at http://catemasters.blogspot.com
Am seriously drooling.
Headed over to the reviews from here.
Best of luck with your release!
Cate Masters
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I sent an email but it looks like most are posting here.
I forgot to mention that I RSVP’d for the chat.
I am now following Ilona on Twitter.
I am now following BBB on Twitter.
I am friends with BBB on FaceBook.
I am friends with Ilona on FaceBook.
I posted about the chat on FaceBook.
I posted about the chat on MySpace.
I posted about the chat on the Yahoo group - JERK.
I am already a subscriber to the BBB newsletter.
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Questions 1-10
As you can see from the picture, my husband Gordon and I write together, so some answers will be from me and some from him.
Ilona:
@ Elaine G
Q: my question is who are your favorite authors and what is your favorite genre to read?
A: That’s a very loaded question. I read widely, so I’ll just have to name just a few. Let’s see, in no particular order: Johanna Lindsay - Romance, Douglas Preston and Lincon Child - Science Thrillers, Dean Koontz - Horror/SF, David Drake, Christopher Hintz - Military SFF, Gordon R. Dickson - Fantasy, Jeaniene Frost, Mark del Franco - UF… We’ll stop here.
@ Heather C
Q: What first got you interested in writing urban fantasy?
A: I wanted magic to be real. Very desperately, especially as a teenager, and since I lived in a typical Russian city and wasn’t going to be transported into medieval setting any time soon, I would make up UF stories. Except back then, I didn’t know they were UF.
@ Annie W
Q: Do you have any short stories planned that involve Rose’s world?
A: Not at the moment, but we can always write some if an opportunity comes up.
@ Laura(soapturtle)
Q: 1. Did you finish the other sock yet and did it turn out better?
A: Nope, Kid 2 stuffed both feet into the first sock and I gave up and am knitting a new pair. Just turned the heel yesterday. Am very proud.
Q: 2. Do you think that you’ll ever have more books in Kate’s world that aren’t about Kate? Not short stories, but actual novels?
A: Depends on if we find someone to buy them
@ Belinda Bullock
Q: I would like to know what books did you enjoy growing up? Also are there any authors that inspired you to become a writer?
A: Mostly detective stories and a lot of classics, everything from Dumas to Prospero Merimee. I lived in USSR until I was 15, and SF/F was very tightly controlled. I wouldn’t say I was inspired to be a writer. I mostly blundered into it accidentally.
You can read the whole story here: http://www.ilona-andrews.com/about/about-2/
@ JenMo
Q: How nervous / excited are you to be releasing a new series?
A: My eye is twitching. Also you were supposed to friend me on Twitter and you didn’t. Am now fussy.
@ B-Ster
Q: My question is how in the world do you two stay sane working and writing together? How do different ideas/directions get worked out between the two of you?
A: See, your mistake is to assume that we were sane to begin with. We rarely go off in different directions but when we do, we mostly just fuss at each other until it sorts itself out.
@ Poppy A
Q: My question is do you have any characters that are your favorite to write?
A: Right now my favorite is Jack from ON THE EDGE. He is such a funny little kitten.
@ Annette D
Q: Are your characters in your books inspired by people you know? If so, do they recognize themself as the inspiration for the character?
A: Sometimes. Patrice from Magic Bleeds is based on Patrice Michele (http://www.patricemichelle.com/ and http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=2949). So far she hasn’t killed me because of it.
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Hello Ilona! I have a question for you, where do you get you inspiration for your books from?
I RSVP to this event. I added this contest to my myspace blog, here is the link http://www.myspace.com/ice_83. I am friends with bitten by books on myspace, goodreads,the blood bank and I subscribe to the newsletter.
Heather F.
book_lover6983@yahoo.com
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Ooo! I had no idea you two wrote together. Wow, that has to be a trip.
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I have another ? for both of you then:
if you both have different views, how do you come to a decision?
thanks again,
Dina S.
dlsmilad@yahoo.com
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Questions 11-20
Ilona:
@ Cyd J
Q: I am curious, what are you reading right now?
A: Just finished Mistress Deception by Susan Napier (http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b94620/The-Mistress-Deception/Susan-Napier/?si=0). It was good but not one of my favorites among her work.
@ Kristi
Q: What do you think of the social networking, through Twitter and Facebook? Do you find it enhances your experience with fans?
A: I am not terribly impressed with Myspace; in fact, I hate it. Facebook I like in theory, but in practice I mostly fire up Seesmic and keep track of Twitter and Facebook updates through that. I very rarely actually log on to Facebook. Most of my interaction with fans occurs through blog and forum.
@ Tynga (Cyndi B)
Q: I was wondering, what do you think about the sudden explosion of young adult novels?
A: YA was always around. My youngest daughter loves Nancy Drew and enjoyed the Have Spacesuit, Will Travel, my oldest reads Chronicles of Vladimir Tod (http://www.heatherbrewer.com/) and loves Gerald Durrel’s The Talking Parcel. But yes, there are a lot more titles of YA around than before, which means the market is alive and well. I think we have two factors that contributed to it: a) J.K. Rowling and b) Internet. Most of the communication on the Internet is in written form and kids get trained to read. They don’t even talk on the phone anymore - they text. Since they read all the time anyway, I think it’s not surprising that they pick up books.
@ Atzimba
Q: How did you develop and/or come up with the idea for the Kate Daniels series and for the On the Edge series? I’ve read about how for some authors it’s something specific that they did, or saw that strikes their fancy and suddenly they have an idea for a story. What was yours?
A: Honestly, it just kind of pops into my head. I can’t really explain it or break it down. It like a puzzle snapping together in your head and suddenly you think, “Hmm, this would be fun…”
@ Lisa M
Q: Do you have a date yet for a new Kate Daniels book?
A: Tentative date is May 30, 2010.
@ Julie K
Q: My big question is this: you said with the Kate books that “everything has to be just so”. What do you mean by that exactly and how are things different with the new book?
A: Every character in Kate Daniels book has a history and they have to stay true to that history because it’s already been put on paper. Curran has to sound and act like Curran, and Kate has to sound and act like Kate. It’s very difficult to continue with consistent characters, because if I stumble somewhere, I will get 50 emails when the book is out, pointing out how I ruined the series and they will never buy another book again. Honestly, mostly this sort of emails are ignored, but consistency is definitely a consideration. In the new book, I could just make up things and be free to explore them.
Q: Also, you write as a husband/wife duo (from my understanding). What is it like living and working together (because I know my husband and I would kill each other LOL)?
A: I think I answered that above somewhere. Writing collaboration is like marriage - a compromise.
@ Seri
Q: How do you keep yourself writing when procrastination strikes?
A: We don’t write, we don’t eat, hehe. I like to eat.
That’s it for a few minutes - I am still on a deadline and I have to work a bite on Kate 4. I had to go buy posterboard at Wal-mart for Kid 1 and it ate into my work day. Gordon and I will be back tonight to asnwer more questions.
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HI, I’m excited to read about your books and just put them on my to be read book list. MY questions is Who are your favorite authors?
Thanks,
Deana
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Hello,
Love bittenbybooks. I would like to ask a question for Illona Andrews. In Magic Bites, what led you to decide to portray the vampires so differently than usual.
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Twittered:
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aka: Jeanine R.
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To Bitten by Books:
Yes, I’d RSVP’d for this event and I’m glad that it’s not going on ONLY during the day (when I’m working). Thanks for all those wonderful ways of entering the contest but I’m just not all that computer savvy so I’ll stick with this commentary.
To Ilona Andrews:
I love your series. Thank you so very much for continuing to work on producing more books about Kate and I’m thankful that you listened to Jeanine
Due to the economy and two kids in college, our family is on a bit of a budget but your books are part of my “allowables”. You say that Kate books are “tough to write” and has to be “just so”. It shows and it’s much appreciated too.
I really enjoy the by-play between the characters and the humor also. Do you draw from some people in your own life or from TV/movie characters for some of your characters’ personalities or do they just develop over time?
Speaking of developing over time, thanks for producing characters that grow and change. I’ve read some other enjoyable authors that pall over time because their characters and some of their plots become very cookie cutter and stagnant. Your stories and characers keep progressing. (I’d imagine that’s also good for YOUR sanity LOL!)
Another question: how did you decide on the location/time period of your stories? People tell wannabe authors to “write about what you know” but that doesn’t seem to always make sense when it comes to fantasy or science fiction. I often think of Anne McCaffrey’s Pern books when I ask this question.
Amy T.
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Hi! I really love the Kate Daniels series, so I’m excited to see what you two do with a new character. I was wondering how you thought of giving Kate the ability to control her own blood? It’s not a common magic, and it’s very cool.
Tania L
contest stuff:
RSVP’d
Event ads posted at:
LiveJournal (http://ecogryff.livejournal.com/)
Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=100000249990075&ref=profile)
Also RSVP’d at Goodreads, so it’s on my update list (http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2332019-tania)
Friends with BBB at:
Facebook (main and fan page) and Goodreads
Permanant link to BBB on my blog sidebar (http://ecogryff.livejournal.com/)
Newsletter subscriber
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Who is your favorite character in your book and why?
-I RSVPed
-Twittered http://twitter.com/alicia0605
-Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=1630134559&ref=profile
-Friends with Ilona here:
-Twitter: alicia0605
-Facebook: alicia0605
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-Use the SHARE This button on Facebook,Twitter,Myspace (alicia0605)I left all the links on the RSVP page.
-Friends with BBB on Twitter, Facebook, Myspace (alicia0605)
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Thanks for being at BBB with a knockout prize!
How much razing does Gordon get for writing urban fantasy/paranormal romance?
Do you ever take breaks to just get away from each other?
(RSVP’d earlier)
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Hi Ilona….Hi Rachel
Just a quick stop by today. I am sick so will come back for more when I feel better.
Which book(s) and what Character(s) are/were/is the hardest to write?
I RSVP’d
BBL……K
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Do you remember where you were or what you were doing when you first came up with the idea for the Kate Daniels books?
Thanks!
MichelleK
mishcara at gmail dot com
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* I RSVP’d
* Shared at StumbleUpon http://mishme.stumbleupon.com/public/
* Shared at Frugalreader.com http://www.frugalreader.com/forum/thread.php?post_id=288673
* Already friends with BBB on goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1838733
* Already member of the Blood Bank (MichelleK) http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/Michelle462
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Your books are the greatest. I am looking forward to your new books.
Debby Creager
creagers@windstream.net
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I am also a subscriber to BBB and the Blood Bank.
Debby Creager
creagers@windstream.net
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Hi Ms.Andrews,
I read your introduction and checked out your website. Gotta tell ya, until Bitten By Books brought you here, I had never heard of you. Having said that, I will definitely buy your books. Another reason to try this novel is that Jeaniene Frost is one of my favorite authors and if she told you to write more….then it’s surely worth the read!!!
Thank you.
I RSVP’d
I became a friend on My Space, Facebook and Twitter
I posted this contest on My Space, Facebook and (I hope Twitter)…I have real problems figuring out posts there.
I am a member of Bitten By Books and The Blood Bank.
Thank you for this opportunity.
Sue
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So I am to lazy write all this stuff out tonight, but I really want to ask my question before anyone else did.
Do you let kid 1 and kid 2 read your books? If not, when do you think you will let them?
Have a good night guys!
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Business first:
I follow Ilona at: http://twitter.com/ilona_andrews and http://www.facebook.com/ilona.andrews. Ilona and Gordon (and Bitten by Books!) are on my blogroll at http://alanajoli.livejournal.com.
I am a BBB subscriber, a member of the Blood Bank, a facebook fan, a facebook friend and a twitter follower. I also retweeted the event and formerly RSVP’d. Whew!
My copy of On the Edge just arrived today from B&N, so no purchase entries for me, alas!
Gordon & Ilona — what was the breakdown of who-wrote-how-much in On the Edge compared to the Kate books? I’d love to know more about your writing process!
What was Jeaniene’s response to your publication announcement? (I told you so, perhaps?)
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Hello! I believe I RSVPed, and I am going to check out the reviews…Well here is my question(s)
Do you read urban fanatsy/paranormal fantasy books? And if you do, who are the authors?
-Aori H.
aorihanazari(@)gmail(.)com
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*I shared on myspace: http://bulletins.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.read&authorID=110473778&messageID=6563495921&hash=MIG%2fBgorBgEEAYI3WAPioIGwMIGtBgorBgEEAYI3WAMBoIGeMIGbAgMCAAECAmYDAgIAwAQImP2mOixiYoMEED%2fehHghvqcCqgEqw0S9320EcP3iZjTdOWPe1zD60lT%2bKnBvQnqpmrtytL%2fES6vFeWdrW6emN5zkRyQQ0YWeVg%2fEyKR19CLi4r0DWVWfOLOlPs9Lxfe22Of2EcFFc%2bQh2F4vibENjsQ5awLE0XDjFtdjqW%2bWFUeeQs8ljOxixKUwTBI%3d
* Posted on livejournal: http://tenshinohanran.livejournal.com/3445.html
* Friends with BBB on myspace, and subscribed to their newletter
* I am friends with you on livejournal
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Hi, Ilona. I’ve rsvp’d, read your reviews, and am following you on twitter.
“Flare empowered salamander?” “Impala Worm of a mess?” Funny lady! I like to see that sense of humour.
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Hi Ilona, I am looking forward to reading your new book. I love the Kate books! When did you decide you wanted to be a writer?
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How many books do you think their will be in the Kate series? Do you have a series end in mind?
Thanks!!!
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I got one question:
How do you pick the right name for your characters?
Good question, right?
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Q&A
21-30
Gordon:
@ Jennifer K
Q: Are there any books that you like, that others would be surprised by?
A: I don’t know maybe Stranger in a Strange Land or A Clockwork Orange?
@ Alison W
Q: I was also curious about how it was to collaborate with your spouse. (Does one of you do dialog, one do description?) But since that had been asked, I was wondering about your characters. I love them. Do you plan them all out before you write (character questionnaires and all) or do they appear in your head as you write them?
A: I think they usually start as arch-types or maybe composites of people we have met or known in our lives. We usually discuss them with each other, hammer out the details, ie age, appearance, backstory and then try to come up with a name. For example, growing up in western NC my best friend was
Deric Gant who introduced me to the comic character Grim Jack whose
real name is John Gaunt. Derek Gaunt in the Magic series is Kate’s wolf boy wonder. Then we had to come up with a history for him that would explain why he is the way he is.
@Jennifer Y
Q:What is your all time favorite book Ilona?
A: Ilona’s all time fav book changes, right now it is Marriage Most Scandalous by Johanna Lindsey, but tomorrow it might be something else.
@ Jennifer C
Q: I have a Question about how you found Kate? IS she a part of your own personality, someone you know or a character that demanded to be written about?
A: Ilona says she can’t really explain Kate. She thinks she just popped into her head.
@ Carol M
Q: What do you enjoy reading?
A: Ilona reads a lot of romance and UF, I read a lot of heroic fantasy and mystery/adventure novels.
@ Emma F.
Q: What got you into writing paranormal books?
A: We really liked reading them. When I was in the Navy I read Interview with a Vampire and Vampire Lestat and was hooked. Later when we were first married we were super poor and had no tv. We read a lot and she showed me the LKH books and they had a huge influence on both of us. So I guess it just made sense that our first book or the first book we tried to write would be a paranormal.
@ michelle O
Q: My question is What is your favorite color?
A: Blue for me, green for Ilona. Same I guess as our eye color.
@ Jackie Burris
Q: My question is are the 3 all in the series are will we see more of Kate and if so when?
A: Right now we are contracted for a total of 7 Kate books. We are almost finished with Magic Bleeds (Kate 4) which is due out May 30, 2010.
@ Linda E
Q: Hello. I would like to know if you enjoyed reading as a child and if that is why/how you became a writer? Do you enjoy creating stories as much as you did reading them?
A: We did. Ilona’s father exposed her to classic sci fi and of course Russian literature, whereas I was sort of left to my own devices. We both grew up with the Greek myths. When I lived with my aunt and uncle who are conservative Christians, my reading list was somewhat restricted. I can remember sneaking the first DragonLance books into my room and hiding there to read them. Reading is easier than writing but I think it’s a pre-requisite, and they pay us for writing. I wish I could figure out how to get paid for reading, that would be outstanding.
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Also, Rachel F. (Raonaid) sent me.
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Hi Ilona!
If it’s good enough for Jeaniene Frost, then it’s more than good enough for me! Love all of your books!
I RSVP’d
I’m friends with BBB on Goodreads
Friends w/BBB on MySpace
Follow BBB on Twitter
Have a link to BBB’s site on my blog:
Alexia561.blogspot.com
And am also a BBB subscriber
I’ve also sent out a tweet about this contest
Think that’s everything. Thanks!
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Already a BBB subscriber.
Can’t get my Twitter to work sigh.
My question; When you are wanting to relax, unwind and not really think but just kinda flow what sort of book to you reach for? And along the same line do you have any books that you continually read that are like your best friends? If so what are they?
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here’s me, late to the party but never gonna miss this one. dont have a question, but love your Magic series and my sister in law is a huge, huge fan and i can’t wait to read this new one!
rachel : twittered, and the banner is up @ livejournal and ohkamikaze
bbb is on my blogroll and goodreads and probably everywhere else 
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Q&A
31-40
Gordon:
@ Munk
Q: My question is how often to you guys bump heads while writing? Does having a partner in crime make the writing easier or more difficult? Keep up the great work guys!
A: We get along pretty well, so we bump head occasionally but nothing serious. I think it is a benefit to have a writing partner who can tell you when you’ve jumped the shark or you’re taking the piss. I think we are a great team as a couple and we are better writers together than separately.
@ Andrea J
Q: Love your work and am hoping that the new books do v. v. well! Curious about whether/how/if you intend to incorporate Russian mythology in your work.
A: Magic Bites had a strong element of Russian folklore with the Upir villain. The story of Kate and Saiman’s first meeting also incorporates very strong elements of old Russian myths and legends, you will have to wait and see for that one.
@ Allison C
Q:Recently you wrote a short story about one of the characters (Andrea) from the Kate Daniel’s series… do you have any plans to give more characters their own stories or expand the world into another series of novels?
A: I am working on a Nick story now, and Ilona and I have discussed writing about Julie and Derek if the series goes beyond the planned 7. I also think Jim would make a fun character to write about.
@ Jesslyn H
Q: 1. Do you have a set limit on the Kate books? Do you see a HEA in her story?
2. In this new series, since it started as a novella (but ended up an entire book), do you see a set beginning, middle end as far as a series goes?
A: 1. Right now we are contracted for 7 Kate books. Yes there will be a HEA but it might not be the one that is expected.
2. We are working on the second, not sure what we would do after that. Perhaps Jack and George would get their own story set when they are older.
@ Kayte CookWatts
Q: Do you know the ending of your book before you write it?
A: No, not usually. If we do it will most likely change by the end.
@ Christine M
Q: Ilona, Gordon: which part of the whole process of writing/publishing a novel/short story/novella do you consider the most relaxing? The most stressing?
Also, which dead author’s work did you wish you had written?
A: I don’t know that I would think of any of it as relaxing, it’s work for us. I think that the editing process is the most stressful. Ilona says the finishing process.
Tough question, for me I guess I had written the Casca books by SSGT Barry Sadler ( he also wrote and sang the Ballad of the Green Berets) and David Gemmell for Ilona, but mostly I think we just want to write our own stuff.
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I’m really excited for On the Edge. I know it’s probably been overshadowed by a lot of people waiting for the next Kate book, but I will definitely be hitting up Borders tomorrow for OtE!
As for the contest, I’m pretty sure I rsvp’ed
- I follow Ilona on Twitter
- Her blog is on my blog roll at http://ashleynewcomb.blogspot.com
- Sent a FB request to Ilona
- I subscribe to the BBB newsletter
- I’m myspace friends with BBB: angelsnlullabies
- Facebook BBB fan: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/ashley.newcomb?ref=profile
- Facebook BBB friend
- Twitter BBB follower: ashleynewcomb
- Stumbled here: http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/bittenbybooks.com/%253Fp%253D11236
Phew, think I’m done
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Hi Ilona,
I love the Kate books and am waiting impatiently for my copy of On the Edge from Amazon.
I RSVP’d amd friends with BBB on Goodreads and subscribe to the BBB newsletter
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Hi Ilona, welcome to Bitten by Books…. It is soo great to meet with new authors to me here… although I did love the short in the Mammoth book…
Question one:
Do you have a comfort food for the times when the muse is being badd and not cooperating>?
I am a follower on twitter.
Have requested a facebook follow.
I am following, etc etc all the bitten links and stuff
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Congratulations on the new series launch!!!
My questions:
For the Kate Daniels’ series: how did you work out the incredibly vivid (yet dystopian) Atlanta in which the series is set? Did the magic system/rules/infrastructure develop organically or did you folks plan all that out in advance of writing the first book?
For both series: do you find yourself fretting that Character X from the Edge series sounds too much like Character Z in the Daniels’ series?
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I cannot edit my earlier comment (#40) but I wanted to mention that I also commented on the Must Love Hellhounds review once it showed up: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11257#comment-88906
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Hi Ilona Welcome to BBB
Im new to your work so i havent read anything yet but everyone says how awesome it is so i deff will be doing that
you said that you dont like to admit that your wrong is there ever a time in your life you regretted being right if so what was the strangest tihing you regretted being right about
BBB
I have you on
the blood bank_ beverly Gordon
facebook fan - Beverly Gordon
myspace - myspace.com/forever14n9
good reads - Beverly gordon
your on my blog roll
and anywhere else i was supposed to add ya
Ilona
im following you on twitter @bainesgoddess
and added you to face book -Beverly Gordon
added you to my blog roll
shared on
face book
myspace
twitter
my blog
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heres the link to my blog
http://zenes-escape.blogspot.com/
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Contest stuff:
2 - RSVPed with blog posts; 2 questions (3 & 113)
3 & 8 - facebook - http://www.facebook.com/hcreely?ref=profile#/hcreely?ref=mf
twitter - http://twitter.com/Heatwave316/status/4459955657
4 - twitter & facebook
9 - all but myspace
10 - tweeted - http://twitter.com/Heatwave316/status/4460054328
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Wanted to ask this question for a while - will we ever get more of an understanding of what Saiman is trying to do with his “perfect” human form? Does Saiman get his own story line? (Such an interesting character, and I want to read into the drunk on magic dance on the roof!!!
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My question:
Who is your favorite paranormal romance couple, can be yours or another author?
I rsvp’d
I already am a newsletter subscriber
Commented on reviews for: On The Edge, Magic Strikes, Magic Burns and Magic Bites as Cathy M
already part of BB Community as Cathy M
added Ilona to google reader
Cathy M
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Hi Ilona~
I have this on my to be bought list and am looking forward to it. My question is where do you want to go on your next vacation?
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Hello Gordon and Ilona. I’m commenting as my only entry because i’m overwhelmed by all of the other methods lol. It’s too bad we can’t use past purchases since I own every one of your books. OTE gets to me tomorrow and I can’t wait to read it. I’m really looking forward to entering the world, to the point that I didn’t even read the Kate 4 snippet because I don’t want to cross up worlds just before reading Edge. Here’s hoping OTE is as big a hit for you guys as the Kate series is.
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I’m already subscribed to the BbB my email is rconnell94(at)yahoo(dot)com.
I joined the Blood Bank is my username is Rachel Connell: http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/RachelConnell
I friended the BbB Facebook and the BbB fan Facebook. My username is Rachel Connell: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bitten-By-Books-Paranormal-Fiction-Review-Site/152478347320?ref=search&sid=614064436.1310084600..1#/profile.php?id=100000312842068&ref=name
I friended the BbB on Goodreads (Rachel Connell): http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2522220
I also friended BbB on Twitter my username is The_Obsessive_R.
Added BbB to my blog roll: http://theobsessivereader-rachel.blogspot.com/
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I RSVPed.
LJed: http://ellaanabeth.livejournal.com/6224.html
MSed: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=204449057&blogId=511709926
Question: Do you Grock? : P
~~Elaana
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I RSVP’ed. Who is a must buy author for you ?
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I actually have quite a few of Ilona’s works on my current to read shelf. I’ve been trying to figure out what I’m going to pack to read when I got out of town this weekend and I think that this has helped me make up my mind.
When you write, what method of writing do you rely on most? Computer, pen and paper, etc?
I’ve added Ilona to my twitter and facebook, working on all the other methods!
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Hi Ilona! I think a husband/wife writing team is challenging and sweet. Are all your books written in collaboration with George or are there any that were only written by one of you?
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Ilona and Gordon I love everything that you two write Kate is one my favorite charactors. Please keep writting more books I just can’t wait til the next one!
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I RSVP’d.
I posted the contest in http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/216615-on-the-edge-contest-in-bittenbybooks
I put links to Ilona’s blog in http://www.g027.livejournal.com on the right hand side of the blog and http://20seven.ning.com on the left hand side.
I commented on Magic Burns here http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=857#comment-89001 and here http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11192#comment-89003
I subscribed to bittenbybooks and verified my email. I joined http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/ (my username is iivxx72, email is g02700@hotmail.com) and put link on my page.
Added you in Goodreads as a friend. My username is ria lize.
Added bittenbybooks in blogroll/links in http://g027.livejournal.com (on right side of page) and http://20seven.ning.com (on left side of page)
As for the question for Ilona, what’s your favorite way to relax? Or What’s the best thing about being an author?
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Name: Gayzelle de los Santos
I RSVP’d.
I posted the contest in http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/216615-on-the-edge-contest-in-bittenbybooks
I put links to Ilona’s blog in http://www.g027.livejournal.com on the right hand side of the blog and http://20seven.ning.com on the left hand side.
I commented on Magic Burns here http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=857#comment-89001 and here http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11192#comment-89003
I subscribed to bittenbybooks and verified my email. I joined http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/ (my username is iivxx72, email is g02700@hotmail.com) and put link on my page.
Added you in Goodreads as a friend. My username is ria lize.
Added bittenbybooks in blogroll/links in http://g027.livejournal.com (on right side of page) and http://20seven.ning.com (on left side of page)
As for the question for Ilona, what’s your favorite way to relax? Or What’s the best thing about being an author?
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Hi Ilona
You Know My great grandma was named Iona allmost the same as your name.
so I think you should call your book and Urban Fantasy if you have trouble finding out what tipe it is.
* I went and got On The Edge from Amazon a Few min ago so its being sent to me soon.
* I Spread the word on my myspace and my facebook here are the links
http://www.myspace.com/sasluvbooks and facebook.com/sasluvbooks
*Allready A Subscriber of bitten by books and there my friend on myspace and facebook
*And I RSVPed
From Stacey Smith
sasluvbooks@yahoo.com
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Hi !
The question : How do Kate celebrate Christmas ?
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Hi Ilona,
I RSVP’d
My questions for you is :
1. Do you see yourself venturing outside of your current genre?
2. What sort of books do you tend to read in your leisure time?
*Became a Fan on Ilona’s Facebook
*Ilona’s site - posted on http://s7anna.blogspot.com/
*Ilona’s blog - posted on http://s7anna.blogspot.com/
*Ilona’s live journal - posted on http://s7anna.blogspot.com/
*Linked this event & Shared on my Facebook http://www.facebook.com/people/Anna-Shah-Hoque/767402866
*Release party Link posted on http://s7anna.blogspot.com/
*Posted event Link on Shelfari http://www.shelfari.com/groups/38617/discussions/145382/An-awesome-new-book-to-check-out-Ilona-Andrews-On-the-Edge
*Posted event Link on Good Reads http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/217636-awesome-release-party-over-at-bitten-by-books
*Was a subscriber previously I believe but to be on the safe side I re-subscribed & confirmed the subscription request
*So I was reading over the synopsis for Magic Mourns & it sounds like a hilarious, action filled story…my fave kind
*Joined the Blood Bank - User Name: s7anna@yahoo.ca http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/AnnaShahHoque
*Added Bitten by Books Link on my sidebar just under the Subscribe to Button (permanent link posted)
Thanks for holding such a great release party!!! I’m anxious to read the latest book…
Happy Reading!!!
Anna S. H.
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Boy are you two popular. I have been reading your books ever since Magic Bites first jumped off the shelf into my hands at the bookstore. This was way back, when Magic Bites first came out. I have read each book ever since, and enjoyed them all. I’m excited that you are starting a new series.
My question, (I haven’t read all 140+ entries to see if this one has been asked, so forgive me if it’s a repest)
I see that you and your husband, (Or you and your wife) write together. that would drive me crazy and towards divorce, (maybe). Do you ever get frustrated with each other during the writing….and ?
2. Does the wife handle a specific part of the writing and the husband the other?, or do you share equally in all the action, dialog etc?
1.Your website has been on my links list for a long time over at http://mardelwanda.livejournal.com/30600.html,
2.Your are on my links list over at http://mardel-rabidreader.blogspot.com/
3.Posted about the contest http://mardel-rabidreader.blogspot.com/
4. and Here; http://mardelwanda.livejournal.com/30600.html
5. I’m a subscriber to the BBB newsletter
6. I’m a BBB Facebook friend.
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Just aend the e-mail! Let’s spread the word!!!!
Serena D.C.
Question for Ilona:
Hi! Do you ever get tired of having to keep going a blog, a forum and all the rest while having to do work anyway? We are so greedy there to have new snippets!
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Is Halloween your favorite holiday? Why?
I RSVPed and post here:
3. http://marvelousbookpage.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/cydjules
facebooked
4. Be friends at twitter and facebook
Add her website, blog and Live Journal to my here http://marvelousbookpage.blogspot.com/
7. 9. SUBSCRIBEd to the Bitten by Books newsletter
Bitten always on my blog roll.
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My question is who are some of your favorite authors to read?
RSVP’ed!
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The Magic series is hands down one of my favorite in the genre. I love the universe you’ve created and Curran just makes me drool. I’m usually firmly on the side of Team Vampire, but you’ve gone against the grain with your portrayal of vampires. Does this reflect your personal preference for Team Were?
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Question:
I read the preview chapter for the next Kate book at the end of On The Edge and my burning question is “Am I justified in wanting to kick Curran where it’s really gonna hurt?”
PS Love On The Edge and can’t wait for William’s story!
Entries:
*Release Party promo links
http://votermom.blogspot.com/2009/09/party-promo-day.html
http://mayakda.livejournal.com/206787.html
*Subscribed to Bitten By Books
*added Bitten By Books to blogroll at http://votermom.blogspot.com/
*joined GoodReads Bitten By Books community as mayakda (http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/146743-mayakda)
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Howdy Ilona and happy release week! I just love the story on how this new novel came to be. Must have really needed to get out, huh?
So, what’s your favorite genre to write in? Is there one you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t gotten to yet?
Again, congrats and much success to you!
Now for the technical stuff:
I follow BBB on Twitter and am friends on Goodreads and Facebook. BBB is also on my permanent blogroll at http://www.readinsomethingcrazy.blogspot.com.
I retweeted the post the other day and have just followed Ilona on Twitter too.
I think that’s all…
Amy (who loves that the website remembers her last initial since her mama wasn’t very unique when naming her…)
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Congrats on the release! It sounds absolutely amazing and I can’t wait to get it in my greedy little hands
My question is: Ilona Andrews you said is both you and your husband, how does that collaboration work between you two? Is there one who comes up with the plotline and another who does the detail?
Also, this may sound greedy, but I definitely think The Edge will be a series I’ll be drooling over so it needs to be asked, how long do you plan for the series to be? You mentioned that it’s contracted for 2 books, but will there be a satifying conclusion in the 2 books or will it make me cry instead? lol…
I shared:
http://lifestream.aim.com/stream/chichaihana
https://cid-88898f4a49c6f88d.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.SharedFavorites/RSVP%20For%209%E2%88%9528%20Release%20Party%5EJ%20Chat%20and%20SONY%20eReader%20Contest%20with%20Author%20Ilona%20Andrews.url
Posted:
http://biki209.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!88898F4A49C6F88D!382.entry
Joined:
The Blood Bank: Biki
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I know this doesn’t have anything to do with writing, but what are your favorite movies to watch?
I RSVPed and I’m a BBB newsletter member.
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Oh, and I forgot… I RSVP’d.
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Tweeted again!http://twitter.com/kayte71/status/4478774070
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If you could change careers for a day, what job would you like to have?
I RSVP’d and I am a subscriber to the BBB newsletter
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While reading the Kate books I would constantly tease my husband by saying… “Oh, why can’t you just be more like …Curran, da*m it!!!” He hasn’t read the books (not his cup of tea), but it still irritated him to no end. Since he knows I like paranormal/UF, he would scowl and say, “Ok, I give. What’s a Curran? And do I have to be dead to be like him, or be able to cast spells, be a tortured ghost, or change into some sort of howling lone wolf?”
Needless to say, I am waiting for my pre-ordered copy of On the Edge from B & N.
Here are my questions: Is it my imagination or are there more book series out there today than ever? If so, I’m sure it has to do with both audience demand as well as publishing contracts… but does that mess with your creativity at all, knowing that you are obligated to complete 7 books?
What ever happened to stand alone fiction? Although I love series and enjoy watching the characters grow and change over time (obviously, since I am eagerly looking forward to the next Kate & Rose books), there is also something very satisfying reading a stand-alone novel, loving it, and wondering what completely new story line the author will come up with for his or her next novel.
What are your thoughts on all of this?
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PS I RSVP’d
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Hi Ilona,
You said writing one of the books left you emotionally drained. I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind answering, how so?
Btw, congrats on the release!
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I tweeted at http://twitter.com/The_Obsessive_R.
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I shared on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbittenbybooks.com%2F%3Fp%3D11236&t=Release+Party%2C+Chat+and+SONY+eReader+Contest+with+Author+Ilona+Andrews#/posted.php?id=100000312842068&success
I shared on Twitter: http://twitter.com/The_Obsessive_R
I shared this on my blog: http://theobsessivereader-rachel.blogspot.com/2009/09/release-party-chat-and-sony-ereader.html
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Ilona:
@Raonaid Luckwell
http://www.ilona-andrews.com/2009/08/11/soundtrack-for-kate-books/
Q: If you could collaborate on a writing project with any literary or author out there, alive or dead, who would you choose and why?
A: I wouldn’t collaborate at all. I am a disagreeable and bossy human being and my husband is pretty much the only one who can tell me no.
Q: Any songs that makes you think of your characters?
A: Here is the soundtrack.
@ Michele H
Q: Are either of you a procrastinator? If so, what does the other do to motivate the other?
A: Gordon might be more laid back than I am. I’m a workaholic - and not the fun kind - and given an opportunity, I will work myself into a stupor. He keeps me sane.
@ lori minich
Q: I loved the Kate Daniels books, can’t wait to read on the edge, without any spoilers, could you tell a little bit about the book?
A: Picture a rural town, just your typical southern place, parts in picturesque dilapidation, parts brand new construction. And then you take this road which you never noticed before, and it takes you to a place very much like the town you just left, except people have powers, the woods are full of wonder, and monsters prowl in the twilight. That’s where the book is set.
@ Sandra Rosa
Q: Kate and Rose are distinct personalities, which do you find easier to get into, to find her voice?
A: Hey, Sandra! They are both equally easy. To me, they are very different, but each is very much a product of her world.
@ Jen Pope
Q: In Magic Strikes we learn how some shapeshifters court the ones they are interested in but we didn’t learn why Curran was going into Kate’s house at night, Will we learn answers in the next book?
A: I’ll leave you with some Aunt B wisdom: “Curran is more damaged than most. It’s not my place to tell you, but his protective drive is very strong. Not knowing if you’re safe drives him out of his skin.”
Q: Will you continue On The Edge for more than two books?
A: It depends on sales of the first two books. If publisher decides to order more, we’ll be happy to write more.
@ fallon hadley
Q: I was curious to know what your first impression was, when everyone that read, “Over The Edge” was not sure how to catagorize it.
A: I was scared. When you have something that’s unique, people either love it or hate it and I really wanted everyone to love it.
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For Ilona Andrews:
1. Best Job Interview question EVER: If you were a sandwich–what kind would you be and why? (be creative, it does reflect something about you :D)
2. Excluding the question above, what’s the strangest think you’ve been asked in an interview? (I get to learn about other people in the world too)
For the Prize Goddess:
RSVP’d (#141)
Links to here:
http://axisor.livejournal.com/5461.html#cutid2
http://twitter.com/Axisor/status/4446529623
http://twitter.com/Axisor/status/4483766450
Already am friends with BBB on Facebook and follow on twitter (Axisor on each case) also now follow @ilona_andrews on twitter.
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Ilona:
@ Elizabeth T
Q: What were your favorite books growing up?
A: There were probably too many. Here are some: Jungle Book, Count of Monte Christo, Captain Blood.
Q:Would you say your favorite books influenced your writing style at all?
A: Absolutely. I think every writer is influenced by their favorite authors.
@ Medievalgrrl
Q: HOw do you keep track of your world building?
A: Okay, I know this will sound odd, but I never have to actively keep track of the worldbuilding. I do occasionally mess up in Kate books and forget if it’s magic or tech that’s up, but aside from that, worldbuilding-wise, I’m good. Ask me to recall a character’s name and I’ll stare at you and mumble. I can tell you what they look like and how they speak and whom they hate, but nottheir name.
@ fallon hadley
Lol. Sorry, this question is so often asked, I couldn’t resist. I like Gordon. I love him, but I also like him as a person. And he likes me. People expect us to have these giant fights because we’re married and we write together, but mostly we have spats. Besides, we aren’t really allowed to have wild shouting matches, even if we wanted to because we have kids.
Q: How do you handle working so closely with your husband?
A: We’re high all the time and if all else fails, we just have hot sex.
Here is how bad it is: we had an argument over the fallen fence. This summer it rained so much and we had a foot of standing water in the yard and the fence rotted away. We were both really stressed out over the release. I felt that Gordon should have fixed the fence three weeks ago (I am cheap) and Gordon felt that the fence was too rotten to fix and there was no point in trying to MacGuyver it together since it had to be replaced (he turned out to be right). We vented at each other for about ten minutes. Kids promptly panicked that we would be getting a divorce.
@ Karin T
Q: Which do you find more exhausting, the actual writing or the promotion of a book?
A: Promotion. Oh I hate it. Don’t get me wrong, I like interaction with the fans. Gordon and I make it a point to be as accessible as possible, but the promotion wears me down to nothing. Today is the release day and honestly, I was so stressed out this morning, I woke up like a zombie. If I could, I would hide and not come out release week. I can’t so I took two excedrin pills for my headache, drank a beer - my first in like a month - and fell asleep on the couch. It was so comfy and Gordon was right there, working on computer, so I felt like I wasn’t by myself.
@ Maria D
Q: What is more difficult, coming up with the creative idea or sticking to a publisher’s deadline?
A: Deadline, without a doubt.
@ CheeseBk
Q: which character in On the Edge was hardest for you to write?
A: Hello, Moderator of Doom. Declan. I actually altered the book, because while I could do William’s POV with no problem, Declan gave me kittens. He is a very upstanding guy but he isn’t straight laced and his POV either came across as too funny or not funny enough.
@ fallon hadley
Q: Do you plan to stay in the genre you are currently in or would you have consider doing other genres?
A: It’s not so much about the genre for me, as it is about the story. I’ve read so much Dumas as a child, everything from Ascanio to Queen Margo, that I could probably produce a reasonable facsimile of a novel set in France somewhere around 16th-17th century. But nothing grabs me and I don’t.
@ Amanda L
Q: What authors most inspired you?
A: From technical point, I really like Koontz. He has this lovely mix of lyrical and creepy and he can create atmoshpere and tension witha single well placed sentence.
Q: As authors in paranormal fiction, how much do you believe in the paranormal in our world?
A: Gordon believes in Big Foot. I’m not so sure. I do believe that some people might have paranormal abilities and I do believe in hauntings.
@ fallon hadley
Q: Before you and your husband started writing, what was your day time job?
A: I worked as a legal secretary first in a medmal/personal injury practice and then in real estate law firm, which dealt with HOA-related issues.
@ Blue Mtn
Q: Can changelings recognize each other by smell if they are both in human form?
A: Hey, you! Not necessarily. They can tell if you have magic, because you’d smell like a pie, but changelings look, act, and smell human, unless they decide to transform.
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Thanks for the response - Edge ROCKS!!!!
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“I’ll leave you with some Aunt B wisdom: “Curran is more damaged than most. It’s not my place to tell you, but his protective drive is very strong. Not knowing if you’re safe drives him out of his skin.””
What a tease! Does that mean we will learn more about Curran’s past in Magic Bleeds? What about the fact that Rapheal was surprised that Curran was only watching Kate sleep? Does that mean that Curran will do something more drastic for Kate’s mate courting?
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Questions for Ilona or Gordon:
1) Are you going to tell us more about Curran’s ancestry? (Not sure if that’s the right word but the novella’s ending got me REALLY curious about it after the discussion about the golden apples)
2) Will you do more Curran POVs (as either freebie goodies, part of a book, or a whole book)?
3) Which of your 4 2/2 books out are you most proud of? (4 2/2 instead of 5 because of your two novellas Silent Blade and Magic Mourns)
4) Are you planning to start a new series within the next couple of years? If so, what ideas do you have for it?
5) How do you know so much about mythology all around the world?
I’m sorry that I asked so many questions but couldn’t ask any questions pertaining to On the Edge even though it’s the release party for it… I’ll ask/try asking in a few days when I get the book and read through it a couple of times
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Note: Feel free to ignore this part if you are an unconcerned party (aka not admin or mod)
I RSVPed and sent an email w/ my entries. My e-mail is puppie_1993@yahoo.com
From: Rebecca K.
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Dang it I just spent all of my book money! I will put this on the wish list for the next batch of book money. It sounds really exciting.
For the BBB contest,
1. I am a Facebook friend
2. I am a MySpace friend
3. I follow on Twitter
4. I am member of the Blood Bank
5. I posted the link on Facebook.
I don’t really deserve to win the E-Reader, but it would certainly help me clean out my house and donate some of my books to the soldiers, and make my husband really happy!
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tweeted today - http://twitter.com/Heatwave316/status/4486722915
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1. shoot I ordered both on the Edge and Must Love Hellhounds from the Book Depository on the 28th. Wish I had waited and bought them from amazon/BN
2. I was late coming to your books and finally bought the first and then before I’d even finished it I went and ordered the other two. Your Kate books rocks and am eagerly looking forward to the next one in this series. 3. posted about this contest on my blog and myspace
http://www.bookcrazyscrapbookmama.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/Pamk258
4.I friended Ilona on Twitter and Facebook and added Ilona Andrews to my blog roll.
7. posted comments on the reviews
9. already a suscriber and you always on my blogroll as well as friends/fans on myspace, facebook, and twitter.
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forgot to say I had rsvped and I did show up lol.
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Sounds like a great book. I cant wait to read it.
Sorry if any of these were asked but I am a bit late in arriving.
Are you planning to make it a series? If so how many books are you thinking there might be?
And for the fun question:
If you could go to a dinner party with anyone from history, who would it be and why?
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Contest entries:
RSVP’d
2. questions above
3. posted here: http://donnasbloghome.blogspot.com/2009/09/upcoming-contest.html
4. Twitter follower, facebook requested
9. member of the BBB community, friends on Facebook, fan on Facebook, follower on Twitter, friends on MySpace
Thanks!
Donna S
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Hi Ilona,
If you could trade places with anyone, who would it be and why?
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A new book, ya! I love them new books. Congratulations!
Do you have a routine that you follow when you sit down to write?
I have blogged about the party on my blog.
http://katiebugdomesticdiva.blogspot.com/2009/09/release-party-for-ilona-andrews-at.html
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I concur on the Prize Goddess. *whispers* She is really really scary if you make her mad. Just say “yes Prize Goddess” or “No Prize Goddess” and don’t make eye contact! ;P
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Hi Ilona!
I RSVP’d through GoodReads.com on time!
My two Questions for Ilona are as follows:
Ilona, what are YOU reading right now (What’s on your nightstand to be read)?
and I’m going to leave two more because I’m not sure if she’s been asked either of these yet.
What’s next for you as an author?
As a successful, published author, what advice do you have for all of your fans that are aspiring authors themselves?
I am SO looking forward to your answers!
I will be back with my links for the banners but for now, my extra things that I’ve done are as follows:
I belong to the Blood Bank — http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/Amy382
I have a confirmed Subscription — http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailconfirm?k=92qhCNgqx-yq1fYtScI6Tjk-LYY
I’m Friends with Bitten_by_books on Good Reads! I’m
Goodreads | Amy Santos (Park-AvenuePrincess) - Rumford, RI
I’m friends with Bitten_by_Books on MySpace … I’m
MySpace - Park-Avenue Princess (Independent Book Reviews) - 25 - Female - Rumford, Rhode Island - myspace.com/aparkavenueprin..
We’re also friends on Facebook! Amy Santos in Providence RI
I follow you on Twitter - @APrkAvePrincess
and I tweeted! http://twitter.com/APrkAvePrincess/status/4455401189
Bitten By Books is also on my blog roll at http://www.ParkAvePrincess.com
I’ll be back with more! I’m SO excited! Thanks for hosting BBB and Ilona!
x0xx Amy S.
IAmHiMaintenance(at)aol(dot)com
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I have friended Ilona on Facebook — Amy S.
I am following her on Twitter — @APrkAvePrincess
I have added Ilona’s Website to my Blogroll — http://www.parkaveprincess.com
I have added Ilona’s Blog to my Blogroll — http://www.parkaveprincess.com
I have added Ilona’s Live Journal to my Blogroll — http://www.Parkaveprincess.com
I’ll be back with my links for where I posted!
x0xx Amy S.
IAmHiMaintenance(at)aol(dot)com
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Hi Ilona,
I know I don’t stand a chance in this contest because I don’t live in Canada/USA, I live in Israel. It is very frustrating for me not being able to participate to contests/books giveaways as they are always directed to American/Canadian citizens. It is a pitty, because I am sure you have fans all over the world. I can say for sure that you have some here, in Israel. Maybe someone will think, sometime, that the world is a huge place with a lot of potential readers…
I joined, followed, become a fan just for the fun of doing it. I even added your blog and Bittten by Books to my blogroll. You can check them out here:
http://aloneinholyland.blogspot.com/
Also, my user name is the same everywhere (Twitter, Facebook) - Ramona2006.
Anyhow, I love your books very much although very difficult to get them here. But we, dedicated fan will do whatever it takes to get our hands on a copy of your Kate Daniels series.
Keep up the good job!
Love you,
Ramona
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I specified only in the email that I RSVPed by facebook both spreading the word of the party/book releasing with the link and becoming friend with Ilona and gordon there. Serena D.C. You’ll find my question to ilona somewhere above…
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Oh gasds, I RVP-ed and forgot about it. *sigh* Hi Illona and thanks for coming by.,
I have a question for you if it wasn’t already answered in the many posts above:
What genre haven’t you done yet but want to in the future?
Thanks again.
Raine Delight
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I RSVP’d.
Have been looking at the adds for the Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance and it looks good. Will be at a Barnes and Nobles in the next few days to check it out. Will be looking at your books also. I work at a small library and am always checking out authors for our collection.
Good luck with your books.
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Q&A
61-70
Gordon:
@ cheryl m
Q: When you guys have time to read for entertainment, do you have any favourite genres?
A: Ilona likes to read romance and military sci fi, whereas I prefer mysteries and heroic fantasy. We both enjoy comics and graphic novels.
@ StormR
Q: As a writer, do you ever have that feeling that you’ve lost control of the story and the characters have taken it over?
A: No, not at all. The stories are our own and the characters don’t get to improvise or add lines.
@ Lisa R
Q: What book do you have on your nightstand, right now, that you intend to read next?
A: We are working on Kate 4, no reading is allowed until deadlines are met. I would like to read the next Sookie Stackhouse book when it comes out.
@ fallon hadley
Q: How do you and your husband handle the pressure to get so many books written, edited, and sold in such a short period of time?
A: We try to set aside specific hours when we are working. Writing or editing or blogging. Mostly from when the kids go to school until they come home and demand to be fed. We don’t have much to do with the publishing or selling part. I think it helps that we are a good team and work well together.
@ Stacey F
Q: I was wondering what drew your interest to Urban Fantasy writing versus another genre?
I don’t if you can answer this without giving away anything, but I’m curious since On the Edge is a new series, is there any possibility there would ever be a character tie-in or crossover from your Kate series?
A: We started as fans of the genre when it was relatively new.
That is tough as they take place in different times. Kate is set in the future, but Rose lives in the present, more or less. Maybe an adult Jack or George could make an appearance. It is an intriguing idea.
@ fallon hadley
Q: Who are some of the authors that you admire?
A: Peirs Anthony, Robert Asprin, David Drake, David Eddings, Garth Ennis, Neil Gaiman, David Gemmell, , Robert Heinlin, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Robert B. Parker, Mickey Spillain, Harry Turtledove, Timothy Zahn. Short list.
@ Toni L. Chapman
Q: Will we see more of Kate and Curran in book 4? Also is this the start of a new series or a stand-alone novel?
A: Yes, I think it is safe to say that Kate and Curran will resolve their relationship dilemma in the next book. There are 2 books now planned for The Edge series. I hope to do more but we will have to wait and see.
@ fallon hadley
Q: Have you ever read another authors book and thought, “Why didn’t I come up with that concept?” Or, “We could have done that better?”
A: Hunger Games was brillant, also Peirs Anthony’s Battle Circle trilogy, way before it’s time but an essential read.
@ christina lopes
Q: Do you PLAN to write your short stories (a la “I will do at least one short story per year”) or are you more inclined to wait for the muse to hit you over the head with an idea?
A: I think the short stories start as cool ideas, that do neccesarrily merit or can not be made into a full book. Or our super agent Nancy will call and ask us if we want to submit a short story for an anthology. If it means being in a collection with Charlaine Harris, then hell yeah we want cheesypoofs.
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Ilona thanks for stopping by to chat with us.
I am curious on why you initially thought that the book could only be a Novella? Was your muse being stubborn? (Tell J.Frost thanks!)
I RSVP’d.
Posted icon on FB (marniecolette)
Tweeted about it a couple of times. (marniebelle)
Commented on Review (http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11219)
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Q&A
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Gordon:
@ Diane Sadler
Q: who was the deciding factor in your becoming a writer?
A: At that time I was in the Army, so I am going to say Ilona for sure.
@ Jo K
Q: ILONA: Do you ever find yourself ‘falling in love’ with your characters? If so, does that affect your time away from writing, as in your normal life!
A: ILONA says “Not really - not only our characters are figments of our imagination and are not real, but also I am already in love with my husband. He makes me tea. :)”
@ Cynthia T
Q: Where does Kate get the Daniels from? If I remember correctly Voron was her “father’s” name and Greg Feldman was her guardian’s name. So the Daniels? Thanks and Great Writing I have all your guys’ books so far, unfortunately I didn’t keep any receipts.
A: She had to have a last name, so Voron just picked one for her. That’s it, and our editor Anne wanted a southern sounding name.
@ Cynthia T
Q: 1. When was the last time Kate cried, and why?
2. Is Curran the kind of guy who likes to fall asleep holding a woman, or does he wait until they’re asleep and them roll them away?!
A: When Derek got hurt in Magic Strikes. Dr. D brought her some tea.
I would say it depends on the woman. Are you asking if he is up for the post-game cuddle? With Kate yes.
@ Mona
Q: How much do you allow the influence or feedback or critiques, from friends, readers, or reviewers, to impact your storyline?
A: It’s nice to get a good review but if somebody trashes us it does not bother me, Ilona sometimes gets upset. If a friend who is also the target audience such as Reece or Ericka is not digging it, then we know we may have to re-think or re-write something. We trust our betas but at the same time we are both stubborn and if we feel strongly about something we might not change it until our editor insists. They write the checks so….
@ Sharon K
Q: My question is, which was the hardest book to write & why?
A: Magic Bleeds (Kate 4) because Magic Strikes did well and we do not want to disappoint our audience. Also this is the Kate and Curran book so we had to handle that very carefully.
@ Medievalgrrl
Q: if you were to inject a real life person/celebrity/historical figure into one of your stories, who would you include and why?
A: Ilona says “Sir Francis Drake, because he was a real pirate, a real brigand.” For me it would be Jack the Ripper as he fascinates me.
@ Denise G
Q: I know you have daughters, why did you decide to go with boys for Rose instead of girls? Does Gordon write the boys sections? I ask because I have an older girl and a 3rd grade boy and constantly have to ask my hubby why is he doing that? LOL
A: I think because it would be harder for a young woman, in this case an older sister to raise two brothers on her own. I grew up with my female cousins and their boys are like my nephews. Ilona and I spent a lot of time with the boys before our girls were born and some of Jack and George are based on their misadventures. I swear when one of them was 2 or 3 I just happened, as the adults were sitting watching a game, to catch a glimpse of him with a determined look on his face and hammer in his tiny hands. I don’t know where he was going but he was up to no good. Rose tries to do a good job and doesn’t want them to be momma’s boys. We wanted to convey that struggle.
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