Loading ...Interview, Chat and Contest with author Chloe Neill
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Interview:
Hi Chloe!
Welcome to Bitten by Books, we are excited to have you here today!
I would like to thank you taking the time to join us for the question and answer session with our readers. It has been very interesting to get to know more about you and what makes you tick as a writer! Readers, if you haven’t done so already please stop by and get your copy of Chloe’s newest book Friday Night Bites
BBB: What are the most challenging and the most rewarding aspects of writing?
CN: The most challenging aspect is the always-dreaded deadline. Having a deadline looming out there requires an incredible amount of daily discipline, especially if you have a dayjob or other responsibilities that take up would-be writing time. The most rewarding aspect is hearing or reading what other folks have to say about the novels, or what they think is going to happen down the line. It still surprises me that folks are talking about characters who were born of my imagination. Very, very awesome.
BBB: Do you consider Chicagoland Vampires series paranormal romance or urban fantasy? and do you think it is important to distinguish between the two?
CN: First and foremost, I think people should read the stories that they love, whether they be PN or UF. That said, because brick and mortar bookstores distinguish, I think it is important to help readers understand the kind of books you’re writing. From start to finish, as a series, I’d peg the books as paranormal romance, as there’s definitely romantic tension and I plan a happy ending for Merit by the end of the books. But on a book-by-book basis, I’d call them urban fantasy.
BBB: Will Merit travel to any other cities and meet any of the other factions there?
CN: That depends entirely on how long the series runs. I’d like Merit to visit at least the Greenwich Presidium in London, but it really depends on how many books I’m allowed to write.
BBB: What is the most ridiculous thing that you have thought about doing to any of your characters but never did?
CN: Merit was originally in an alt-rock girl band (!!!). In the first draft of Some Girls Bite
BBB: Are there any plans for the shifters to come out of the closet any time soon? And will any of them have their own stories?
CN: That’s an excellent question, but I think that’s something Gabriel Keene and the rest of the Pack leaders are still mulling over. Book three, TWICE BITTEN, is Merit’s chance to dive into the world of the shifters. I also have some thoughts about a separate shifter series, but it’s on the back burner for now.
BBB: How do you keep track of your world building?
CN: What is this “keeping track” you’re referring to? 
I have some character profiles written down and I keep lots of electronic photographs of Chicago and various places I’ve visited, but that’s really it. It’s all in my head.
BBB: What do you feel are the benefits of the new electronic readers such as Kindle 2 or Sony Digital Book Reader
CN: First of all, convenience. I have a Kindle, and while I’m still getting used to the feel and look of it, it’s incredibly portable. I can travel with a few dozen books in one tiny package (and will be doing just that later this month). But will e-readers ever entirely supplant books? If so, that would be many, many years in the future. And what would we do at book signings??
BBB: What impact do electronic readers create on the bottom line for authors in the end? Do you feel they have a negative impact or positive, or no impact at all that you can see?
CN: Honestly, I have no clue. Digital rights are addressed in my contract, but I haven’t seen a significant difference either way.
BBB: Can you tell us about the Chicagoland Vampire series and the general storylines that drives it?
CN: Absolutely. The general concept behind the CV books is to give voice to a female vampire who’s not, at least at first, really that good at being a vampire. She has a cast of great supporting characters, but also a nemesis and, of course, boys who impose additional drama on her already confused world. My goal was to provide readers with a very contemporary setting, and imagine a world in which vampires were brought out of the closet after centuries of living an assimilated life.
BBB: What else do you currently have in the works? When can we expect your next Chicagoland Vampire book?
CN: I just finished (about five hours ago), book three in the Chicagoland Vampires series–TWICE BITTEN. It’s set to release in July 2010. I’m also really excited about Firespell
BBB: If one only one of your stories could be made into movie or tv show, which one would you love to see come to life and who would your dream cast be?
CN: Wow. That’s a hard one. I’d be thrilled for any of my novels to be made into a movie or TV show, and I think any of them would be easily translated. I’m a visual writer, so I’ve tried to write books that read like movies–stories in which readers can visualize the action as it moves along.
BBB: Where do you see the paranormal/urban fantasy genre headed? Can you see it slowing down in the near future, or do you think that the immediate future is pretty bright for it?
CN: I really hope things don’t slow down. I think the popularity brought to the genre by the success of TWILIGHT has brought a group of new readers into the fold; although UF and PN may stop making headlines at some point, these books were around before TWILIGHT (Sherrilyn Kenyon, for example), and hopefully the genre will continue to develop and grow in the future.
BBB: Do you have any personal traits that you have written into the characters of your books?
CN: Yes–on an individual basis. Merit’s sarcasm is mine. I’m also told I use the word “apparently” a lot. She loves books and pens and chocolate, as do I. She thinks Ethan and Morgan are both handsome, as do I.
I also hope readers see some of themselves in Merit–especially her desire to be *better.*
BBB: Currently the series is focused on Merit, at what point in the story arc will you bring other characters into the lime light.
CN: The CV series is told from Merit’s point of view, so she will always be the voice of the series. But in Book 2, we learn more about her family, and in Book 3, we learn more about the nation’s shifter populations.
BBB: True Blood or The Vampire Diaries?
CN: 30 Rock!
BBB: If Merit had a theme song what would it be? What about Ethan’s?
CN: Oh, great question. Merit (like me) loves alt-rock and indie music, and is a big fan of the band Muse. I think she’d find their song “Hysteria” to be very motivating.
As for Ethan . . . that’s a tough one. Ethan considers himself a lover of fine opera, but secretly adores the blues (Robert Johnson, Albert King, John Lee Hooker).
BBB: Can you tell us more about your new series and book Firespell
CN: Although Firespell
BBB: Do you have any plans for book signings/ readings anytime soon? If so, where can our readers find you?
CN: Many, many plans. I have four upcoming readings/signings, in Omaha, NE (Oct. 1), Lincoln, NE (Oct. 12), and North Little Rock, AR (Oct. 24 x 2). For more information, readers can visit: http://chloeneill.com/events.htm
Thanks so much for having me today! And thanks to everyone for reading.
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Hi Chloe
I have to start by saying I love The Chicagoland series. I just finished Friday Night Bites.
My question is how many books do you plan or want in this series.
Also I know you said you plan on giving Merit a happy ending, does that ending include a love interest.
Thank you
Paula Motter
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Hi Ms. Neill,
I adored your work, “Some Girls Bite,” and when I heard that you were interviewing here, I had to RSVP. My questions stem from the end of the chapter, “The Things That Go Bump in the Night… Are Probably Registered Voters in Cook County,” where, shortly after meeting each other, Catcher advises Merit that he’s offering to train her partly for the sake of her grandfather, but also “… partly because you have something of mine. And the time will come when it’s up to you to protect it,” (p. 98-99). What does Merit have of Catcher’s, why would it need protecting in the future, and why would Catcher, an advanced sorcerer in all four keys (both major and minor) not be able to protect it himself?
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I’m so excited to read about your books. I must confess that I have not read any of them. However, they seem VERY interesting. They are going on my to be read list. What sets your books apart from the others?
I rsvp’d. thanks for your time.
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I love The Chicagoland Vampires series, what a great series. I am looking forward to reading Friday Night Bites
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I am soooo excited about FNB! I can’t wait to see what happens between Merit and Morgan and their little “arrangement”. I can’t decide how I feel about him or Ethan either. They both seem like they have their own agendas or secrets that they are keeping from Merit.
Will we still get to see more of Catcher and the rest of the gang as well? The series is still sofresh that I just have too many questions to ask, that it’s hard to pick the ones that can be answered as of now!
Here’s another easy one, how many books will there be so far? I know I’ve probably asked this elsewhere, but at the moment I cannot remember! That’s how the mind works while in college!
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Hi
I’m already a subscriber to Bitten By Books, am a Facebookfan to Bitten By Books, have joined Chloe Neill’s newsletter and sent a copy of the email to Bitten By Books
I did RSVP
My question: why did you choose this genre to write about, was it a favorite author of yours that inspired you or maybe you have many dreams that gave you the first idea?
Thank you
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Good morning, everyone! Thanks for dropping by today.
@ Paula - I have eight books in mind, and there are currently four books under contract. Sales will determine what happens between 4 and 8.
@ Jessica - Excellent question, but I can’t answer it! You’ll have to keep reading to get the answer to that one.
@ Deana - Thanks, Deana. I hope you have a chance to pick them up! I like to think of these books as “vampire procedurals.” They feature a spunky heroine and a group of her friends and colleagues, who are trying to prepare for the unfortunate possibility of a coming conflict between vampires and/or humans and/or shifters, etc., etc. Much like J.D. Robb’s In Death books, I tried to create a cast of main characters who work together to deal with the supernatural issues that face them, with, of course, some humor and romantic tension along the way.
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Hi Chloe! Can’t wait to read your books!
RSVP’d
Requested on FB
following on Twtitter (lasergirl70)
myspace link didnt wotk for me, but I’ll try again.
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Chloe, who are some authors that you like to read? I know some authors have said they have specific music they listen to when they write to get inspired. do you? and if so what kind? Thanks! Lisa
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First. I love the Chicagoland series, I can’t wait for the next installment. I’m also looking forward to checking out your new series. Congratulations on your success and Happy reading!!
I RSVP’d
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Hi Chloe!!! Thanks for stopping by. I just picked up CV book 1 yesterday. Its been on my must read list for awhile, so I can’t wait to dig in. I was wondering did you always want to be a writer. Plus, what got you interested in writing UF/PR?
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I think it’s time I check out this series.
And I love the title - Friday Night Bites. What an awesome title. your signing schedule is funny. I have lived in North Little Rock and Omaha area. Not there anymore though, but funny that you’ll be in two of the places I’ve lived in the past. 
Congrats on your books!
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Hi, Lisa. I’m currently reading Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon. I LOVE the Outlander books, so I’m trying to read slowly and savor it.
I’m also a huge fan of Rachel Caine’s Weather Warden series and, of course, J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood.
As for music, it really depends. Lately, I tend to write with the TV on in the background. However, yesterday I finished the draft for TWICE BITTEN, the third Chicagoland Vampires book. I was at Starbucks for about three and a half hours, and the entire time I listened to “Alone” from last week’s episode of GLEE on repeat. Over and over and over again. I’m not sure why it worked, but it got me through a little writer’s block so that I could get the final scene written! (And that version of the song is AWWWWESOME. It has a great powerful moment, and a really strong sense of longing, that helped me get out what I needed to say).
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Chloe,
Congratulations on finishing the third book in the series!
My question: When you started writing the Chicagoland series - did you already know how many books you want to write in the series or are you just hoping to see where it goes? Is the ending already planned out?
Thank you, and lots of luck!
Noa
(RSVP’d as N7)
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Hi Chloe,
I love your series and looking forward to Firespell.
My question is when will we find out what kind of shifter Jeff is?
I RSVPed
4.I already subscribe to Chloe’s newsletter
I follow Chloe on twitter
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8. I subscribe to the BBB newsletter
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Hi Chloe-
Im feeding in via my CLASSROOM!!!! our question is this: Do you feel is it vital to consciously create “strong” female characters?
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Hi Chloe! Great interview. I loved Some Girls Bite and I can’t wait to get Friday Night Bites. Why did you pick Chicago as a setting for your books? Are you doing any book signings in Chicago by chance? Thanks!
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Hi Chloe
I hear such great things about the series and it’s on my wishlist of books I really need to try.
Congrats on the 3rd!
So do you celebrate in some way when you have finished a book?
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Rsvped
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Morning Chloe
My question is how did you come up with the idea/what inspired you to write about about Merit? And if you can be any supernatural being what would you be?
Can’t wait to read FNB, comes out tomorrow YAY!
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Hello Chloe,
Can’t wait until I can read your books.
Who did you vote for in the Favorite Paranormal Author Round 2 poll on the right side of the page?
RSVd
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I was wondering who the original target audience was for this series. When I saw the cover and title for Some Girls Bite, I thought it was YA. I’m about 3 times the age of the average YA reader, but if the blurb/excerpt is good, I’ll read it. When I read the book though I thought it was geared more towards adults.
Looking forward to FNB too!
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Hi Ms. Neill,
Thanks for the answer on my previous questions. Even if you couldn’t answer because it might be a spoiler, it’s still exciting to know that the little items hinted at in your first book will unfold into plot goodies in your future ones.
I have one more question from Chapter Four, “The Things That Go Bump in the Night… Are Probably Registered Voters in Cook County,” of your first book, “Some Girls Bite,”: why is calling a fourth-class sorcerer a witch a “…pretty big insult…” (p. 97)?
Thanks Again,
Jessica T
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Chloe, first off, I absolutely LOVE your Chicagoland Vampires series!
Even though this genre has really exploded all over the place recently, you’ve somehow managed to create a wonderfully-fresh new character with her very own distinctive “voice”–so how awesome is that?! (And a big hallelujah for giving us a different setting, as well.)
Question: Do you have plans to keep Merit’s grandfather part of the series? (To me, including a senior citizen–and making him a such a smart, cunning chap–further sets you apart from your peers. It’s really a great touch; the chemistry and love between the pair of them is nice, but there’s also plenty of room for tension between them as their jobs and needs diverge…)
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Hi Chloe,
It’s a pleasure to meet you. Your book sounds like it would be a definite fun read…I’m curious to find out in what ways Merit doesn’t succeed as a vampire.
*What prompted you to come up with the premise of Merit’s story?
*Who do you see playing Merit if the book was turned into a movie?
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Happy Reading!!!
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Already subscriber to BBB both newsletter and twitter.
Already follow Chloe on twitter and FB and goodreads.
I RSVPd
My question: It is obvious that you love vampires. Out of all the mythologies and books about vampires, what is your favorite and why?
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I have just stumbled on your work lately but I am very interested. I put them on my TBR list right away. I can’t wait to get started on them.
My question is do you have a book that was harder to write then any of the rest or one that sticks out above the rest for some reason?
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Already a subscriber to BBB on both newsletter and twitter.
Already follow Chloe on twitter, FB, and goodreads.
RSVP’d
Chloe, have you considered doing a spin off series of the Chicagoland Vampires sometime in the future?
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Lets get the boring stuff out of the way first…
I RSVPed
I follower Chleo in twitter
I voted for the best author round 2
here’s my question, I am really interested by FireSpell (can’t wait for release!) and I am wondering if it will be a series?
Thanks for stopping by Clhoe!
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I did a typo in her name… way to go..
Chloe! I’m sorry!
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Hi Chloe, Your books sound like they are really great reads. I’m looking forward to getting the chance to pick one up.
I read that you keep track of your world building in your head; Boy would I like to be that with it! I can’t keep up with anything!
I RSVPed
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followed Chloe on Twitter
am a friend of BBB FB MS Twitter, etc.
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Hello Chloe, just wanted to stop by and say hello. Love the books, and can’t wait for the Little Rock signing. Best wishes on all future projects.
I follow her on twitter, and have her friended on MySpace & Facebook. RSVP’d as well.
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BTW…I also RSVP’d…forgot to mention that with my main entry.
Happy Reading!!!
Anna Shah Hoque
s7anna@yahoo.ca
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(dont know if I shouldva mentioned this w/ Question)
I bought book via Kindle
notified 100 students to join friends on FB
I am friend (aforementioned)
had 1 friend join today!!!
RSVPd
Thanks!
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@Noar7 - Yes. The ending is already planned out. The mysteries from book to book are plotted individually, but I already have the overall arc of the series in mind.
@ElaineG - I’m honestly not sure.
@EllenV - Hello, teacher and class! Thanks for joining me today! And the answer is YES, absolutely. I wanted Merit to be capable and strong, but also have some very human strengths and weaknesses. And, of course, a cast of supportive friends.
@Stephanie - I picked Chicago because I wanted to utilize a setting that hadn’t been used yet in vampire fiction, and because I wanted a city with great architecture, food, politics and history. Chicago fit the bill! No booksignings scheduled in Chicago right now, although I do have a signing just north of there in Racine, WI in January. Check my events page for more info: http://chloeneill.com/events.htm
@Linda - Um, I celebrated by writing the guest blog above, if that counts.
@Van - I think I’d prefer to stick to human, although having the ability to fly would be pretty sweet. Merit was the heroine I’d always wanted to read about–a vampire in her own right, very smart, a little bookish, but a girl who learns that she has amazing, untapped potential. Who doesn’t want to be that girl??
@Anne - Merit is 28, so I recommend the books for readers from age 16 to 100. My new young adult series, the Dark Elite novels, feature a 16 year-old heroine.
@JessicaT - You’re on a roll today! That one’s also a spoiler.
@Diana - Absolutely. Merit’s grandfather is a huge part of her life, so he’ll remain a part of the series.
@Ria - Oooh, tough one. I really like the intense world building of the Black Dagger Brotherhood books, so I’d probably go with those.
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Hello Chloe I haven’t read any of your books yet but they sound great.
question What is your least favorite genre?
I RSVP’d
Good luck on all your future writing.
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For the love of…Internet ate my response. What did I say…
Something about Muse being one of my favorite bands, lol. What is your favorite Muse song? “Time is Running Out” absolutely captivates me.
Friended Chloe on Twitter and Facebook, am friends with BBB on Myspace, Facebook and Twitter, subscribe to the BBB newsletter and live feed, follow BBB on my blog (avidafemmina.blogspot.com), am a member of the Blood Bank, spread the love on Twitter (JackieUhrmacher) and Facebook (jackie.uhrmacher), voted in both polls, RSVP’d, and follow the Facebook Fan Page.
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@Elizabeth - Yes. I have lots of ideas in the works, but nothing yet committed to paper. I think the shifter and sorcerer elements both lend themselves to spin-offs.
@Tynga - Yes. Firespell is the first of the Novels of the Dark Elite. There are currently 3 under contract.
Phew. I think I’m caught up now!!
Great questions, everyone! Thanks for dropping by!
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Chloe, I’m sure you have heard this one before, and answered it before, so forgive me. Who was/is the biggest female role model in your life?
Friended Cloe on Facebook (Peggi Dial) *waiting for approval*
posted on FB about the interview on my profile
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@Chris - I’m not sure I have a least favorite genre, but I don’t think I’ve ever picked up a biography.
@JackieU - “Hysteria” is my all-time favorite song (Muse or otherwise). “Time Is Running Out” is also a great one. Very haunting.
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I reserved this morning and I’m so happy to meet you Chloe. I am sorry to say I haven’t read your books yet but that is to be changed. The books are on my TRL. I enjoyed your interview very much. Thanks for sharing.
I am a member of Good Reads as well as Lucky47.
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Hi, Chloe! I read the first few pages of SOME GIRLS BITE on Amazon and immediately purchased it! I can’t wait to ‘meet’ Merit and get ‘bitten’ by your Chicagoland Vampires!! (I know, what a cheesy comment… hahahaha!)
So because I don’t know your work yet, my questions are about your personal paranormal preferences. :0)
#1 Discounting your vampires, who is your favorite vamp?
#2 What authors do you draw inspiration from or simply enjoy reading?
Best of luck! Susan
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Hi! I already voted in the polls above, so I have no idea if they’ll count or not.
Here are my two questions:
1.) What were your five favorite books as a kid?
2.) Did they influence your writing, or has your taste/style changed since then?
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I’ve RSVP’d and posted on FB.
Hey Chloe!
Thanks for spending your time with us. Have you always wrote paranormal and would you consider writing in another genre?
Thanks,
Fallon H.
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Hi Chloe,
I Must Admit I Have Not Read Any Of Your Books But Having Heard So Much About Them I Am Eager To Start. My Question Is This. Do You Have Any Pre-Writting Rituals That You Do In Order To Sit Down And Write Or Any Music That You Listen To Inspire You? Thanks, Raquel V.-G.
I Have Voted In Round 2, I Am Already Friends With BBB On Myspace And Facebook,And I Follow BBB On Twitter.
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HI Chloe- You’re a new author to me and your books in the Chicagoland Series sound like my kind of books. What are your hero’s and heroines like? Are they more of the men kick butt and take names to protect the women, or are the women strong and fierce?
I am a BBB newsletter subscriber to both my emails
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Added Chloe as a facebook friend
Already voted in the vampire’s assistant- #4 and commented
Voted the authors Jennifer Rardin and Karen Marie Moning
BBB has been on my blog roll for at least a year already at http://www.bookreviewsbycrystal.blogspot.com and I just added it to http://www.interviewswithauthors.blogspot.com
Thanks Chloe and BBB you all rock!
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crystal72206@yahoo.com
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Hi,
I was curious, do you make the character first or have their name before making the character?
I am following in Twitter ( JadedK )
I befriended on Facebook (Jennifer Goos)
I could not find her on Myspace.
Already Following BBB on Myspace (Keeshe)
” On Facebook (Jennifer Goos)
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Oh and I RSVP’d, I knew I would leave something out!
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Hiya Chloe! Congrats on finishing Twice Bitten!
Two questions. 1. How many books are planned for your new YA series? 2. You mentioned that both you and Merit love pens. So do I! What is your favourite pen and what is hers?
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Hi, Chloe! Great interview, I can’t wait to read your books.
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Thanks to all of you who are looking into my books for the first time! I hope you enjoy them! (And you can also read the first chapters of Some Girls Bite and Friday Night Bites on my web site - http://chloeneill.com)
@Peggi - Interesting question. I’m not sure I’ve thought about that before. Probably my Mom, who raised me and my brother as a single parent. Go Mom!
@SusanH - Thanks for the questions. I’m going to refer you to my answers above, which included the answers to both!
@ElizabethT- Great question. Anything by Judy Blume, Bevery Cleary and Lois Lenski. I also LOVED the Little House on the Prairie books, which were the first books my Mom read to me as a child. The “Three Investigators” and the like were also favorites. I think the biggest impact they had on me was the Little House books. Those things had the greatest description–you really felt like you were in the house (or out in the middle of a prairie winter). I try for the same feel.
@Fallon - My plan is to continue writing paranormal, but I’d love to be able to write a Regency romance one day.
@Raquel - Not really. I have a horribly short attention span, so I’ll get comfy in the big recliner in which I sit with my laptop, sit cross-legged, check e-mail, and go from there. Sometimes that works, sometimes it doesn’t, and I’ll have to head out to a coffeehouse so I won’t be as distracted.
@Crystal - Yes, and yes. Merit is a strong-willed vampire who will eventually learn to take care of herself, but there are plenty of alpha males in the book for folks who like that kind of thing.
@Jennifer - I have the personality of the character in mind, and then I wait until “their name” pops up. The name usually chooses the character.
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Okay voted in both places, RSVP’ed for points as well am already a friend on Facebook for Rachel and on the Facebook BBB fan page, I am a member of the Blood Bank and Goodreads.
I have posted the link on my Facebook profile, my Goodreads page, Delicious, Myspace, the Blood Bank and on my Blog site and here are the links:
http://www.facebook.com/jacabur?ref=profile
http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2195441
http://delicious.com/jacabur (AuthorChatContest tag)
http://www.myspace.com/texasgirljackieb (on Blog)
http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/JackieBurris
http://jacaburintexas.blogspot.com/2009/10/chat-at-bbb-with-author-chloe-neill.html
I am waiting on confirmation of friending on Facebook from Chloe and joining the Yahoo Group to email BBB prize Goddess….
I am soon to be a new fan who has not even gotten either the 1st or 2nd book yet in the series, however looking at the web site and reading about the characters and plot line it will be this week when Barnes and Nobles gets my order and next year when the new series comes out of the Dark Elite am going to run to nearest store and buy “Firespell” because love the plot line even more than the vampire series….
My question to Chloe is is when you write do you know ahead of time where the plot line will take you? (You said you are a visual writer so somewhere you have to have inspiration to lead you down whatever path the words take you at any given point.)
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Hi Chloe,
I enjoyed the first CV book and am looking forward to reading Friday Night Bites. Does Merit on the cover artwork resemble your image of her?
I RSVP’d, am friends with BBB on goodreads and subscribe to BBB newsletter
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I forgot to mention that I voted in round 2 of FPFA of the year pole.
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Hi Chloe!
Enjoyed your interview! Sounds like an awesome new series! Will definitely be going on my wishlist. Thanks!
*I RSVP’d
*I voted in The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
*I voted in round 2 of 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year
*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:
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*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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First I love your books, that is my statement! Your characters are 3-d and I really can imagine them as real. My question is: Will you ever put shifters as a main character in a book? I love shifters and I think you could make them 3-d also.
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Hi Chloe! I love that name. It was one of the names I had picked out for our daughter.
My question is do yo have a routine you do before you sit down to write?
I can’t remember if I RSVP’d, heck I can’t remember yesterday! lol I did post it on my blog though.
http://katiebugdomesticdiva.blogspot.com/2009/10/interview-and-contest-with-author-chloe.html
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@JacquelineL - Three books currently under contract for the Dark Elite series; I’m not sure how many ultimately planned. Merit loves Lamy rollerball and felt tip pens, as do I.
@SandyG - She largely resembles Merit, although when folks see the new cover art for TWICE BITTEN, they’re going to see Merit 2.0.
@Lisa - Shifters play a larger role in FRIDAY NIGHT BITES (book 2), than in SOME GIRLS BITE (Book 1), and TWICE BITTEN (Book 3) features lots of shifter adventures. They are front and center in that one.
@KatieD - I’m going to refer to you to my answer on this question above. Short answer–not really. Unless watching TV and sitting cross-legged counts.
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Hi Chloe, thanks for doing the interview and the great giveaways. Your bseries sounds great and I can’t wait to read them. Why did you chose Chicago as the setting?
Also if you were to inject a famous person into your storyline as a regular character, who would you choose and why?
RSVP’d, friends with BBB on myspace & facebook, also a fan on facebook, have a permanent link on my blog http://cc-chronicles.blogspot.com, also have the Oct Button and link on there. Friended Chloe on facebook, and myspace (link in post for myspace is incorrect. it should be http://myspace.com/chloeneill ) joined her yahoo group. voted and commented on Vampire Asst, voted and commented on round 2, I’m also a follower of Chloe’s blog, The Daily Snark.
Ursula D (ursuladrake@rocketmail.com)
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hi chloe
loved some girls bite..read it several times,thanks for the new world!!
question time….
whats yours/merits favourite movie??
how many books are you hopeing to write for merit and co?
glad you want to pop over to england,come over say hi!!
all the best
becca
uk
done:
5)dont think it will count though being in uk
6)patricia briggs and kelley armstrong
8)i subscribe
toodles
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Hi Chloe!!! Looks like you missed me the first time around:
Hi Chloe!!! Thanks for stopping by. I just picked up CV book 1 yesterday. Its been on my must read list for awhile, so I can’t wait to dig in. I was wondering did you always want to be a writer. Plus, what got you interested in writing UF/PR?
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I RSVP’d
) if so have you given any thought about their life span.
Must say I haven’t read your books but am going to add you to my to be read list
Hmm questions are hard.
Actually something I was thinking about the other day after reading a different series.
Animals (dogs and cat’s in particular) are often written about as companions to witch’s, vampires etc. Have you ever thought about that and (the real quesiton
Surely for an imortal to get attached to an animal with a short life span it would be a real issue. A lot of these sort of books talk about the trauma of being friends with humans but cats and dogs would be worse.
So I’m kinda putting out there the thought that somehow being assocaiated with an imortal lenghtens their live? Not sure on that one or even could there be vampire cats and dogs?
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Hi Chloe,
If you could trade places with anyone, past or present, real or fiction, who would it be and why?
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Okay voted in both places, RSVP’ed for points as well am already a friend on Facebook for Rachel and on the Facebook BBB fan page, I am a member of the Blood Bank and Goodreads.
I have posted the link on my Facebook profile, my Goodreads page, Delicious, Myspace, the Blood Bank and on my Blog site and here are the links:
http://www.facebook.com/jacabur?ref=profile
http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2195441
http://delicious.com/jacabur (AuthorChatContest tag)
http://www.myspace.com/texasgirljackieb (on Blog)
http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/JackieBurris
http://jacaburintexas.blogspot.com/2009/10/chat-at-bbb-with-author-chloe-neill.html
I am friend on Facebook with Chloe and joined the Yahoo Group Chicagoland Vampires and emailed confirmation in…
I am a new fan who has not even gotten either the 1st or 2nd book yet in the series, however looking at the web site and reading about the characters and plot line it will be this week when Barnes and Nobles gets my order and next year when the new series comes out of the Dark Elite am going to run to nearest store and buy “Firespell” because love the plot line even more than the vampire series….
My question to Chloe is is when you write do you know ahead of time where the plot line will take you? (You said you are a visual writer so somewhere you have to have inspiration to lead you down whatever path the words take you at any given point.)
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@BeccaR - I’d like to write eight books, but we’ll see how that goes. My favorite movie is probably Shaun of the Dead, although I love the A&E version of Pride & Prejudice. Merit’s favorite movie would probably be something like King Arthur, since she studied romantic medieval literature.
@HeatherC - Hi, there! Sorry I missed you!
I got started because I read tons and tons of PR, UF and historical romance, and I was beginning to run out of books (in series) to read (I only read series at the time). So, I played around with a fan fiction idea for a few weeks, then decided I might as well take a stab at writing. I wanted to write UF/PN since that’s also what I read. I’m a fan-girl turned writer. 
@emmad - Interesting question. My sorcerers don’t have animal familiars, so I’m not really sure what their life span would be. I don’t have any immediate plans to write about pets, although I can see how the loss of a pet (just like a human loved one) would be difficult.
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Totally random question, if you were “asked” to become a vampire, one of Ethan’s!
would you do it? Why or why not?
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Hi Chloe, I think you missed me too, but I did see the answer to one of my questions in another comment. So here is the other one again:
If you were to inject a famous person into your storyline as a regular character, who would you choose and why?
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Hi Chloe,
I read Some Girls Bite as soon as it came out and I’m planning on stopping at the bookstore tomorrow after work to buy Friday Night Bites. I loved Some Girls Bite and have been waiting very impatiently for Friday Night Bites. I guess my question is, Who is your favorite male character in the series?
I rsvp’d
I voted in the 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author Year 2009 round 2
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I signed up for Chloe Neill Yahoo Group.
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I RSVP’ed
2. Since I don’t suppose the question I almost feel like asking about reviewing Firespell would count
I’ll ask my real question: How did you decide which Chicago neighborhoods/areas to use in the books? And any chances you’ll go to the RT Book Fair in Columbus in April?
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What gives you inspiration for new plots or continuing storylines in your series?
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I had to RSVP for these. I am fascinated by the whole PR/UF distinction. I tend to lean more to the Urban Fantasy, but find some Paranormal Romance interesting, and read it as well. Our local bookseller in Vacaville, Ca has taken a section of her shelves where she puts both genres together. We then don’t have to paw through both SciFi/Fantasy and Romance sections to get our reading fix. I really do appreciate her efforts. This also goes to show how truly popular these books are.
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Hmmm…that’s interesting on how you got started. I was honestly thinking about the same thing myself. I have this idea swimming around in my head. However, there is this little voice that keeps telling me that I’m crazy since I’m an engineer with a 10 word vocabulary. How do you get the devil voice to away?
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@Jessica S - Yes, because (for better or worse) I trust him. Although he certainly has his quirks, as a boss I think he’d challenge me to be better than I thought I possibly could be.
@MedievalGrrl - Interesting question. But I actually don’t think I’d put anyone in the real world in there, because I’ve already created my own little world of Chicago celebs, including Mayor Tate and Merit’s parents.
@CrystalS - Oooh, I can’t pick just one! Ethan has a lot of interesting, complicated dynamics that make him fun to write. Catcher’s gruff sarcasm is enjoyable, as is Jeff’s wide-eyed naivete. I had a lot of fun writing Gabriel Keene, head of one of the shifter packs, in TWICE BITTEN. He’s also pretty complicated, for a man who prides himself on not caring…
@BookSplot - I did a lot of neighborhood research, and though substantively about the kinds of neighborhoods these particular folks would want to live in. Ex: Ethan would want old school wealth and history (Hyde Park), while Merit and Mallory (technically, Mal’s aunt) would want a more eclectic neighborhood in Wicker Park. Not sure yet about the RT book fair. Still checking my schedule.
@Jeanette - I know generally where I want the series to go, so I try to treat each individual book as one step toward that endpoint. Inspiration can come from anywhere–books, music, stuff I see on the street, neighborhoods, or just logic (i.e., what would these characters do in this situation?).
@HeatherC - I have NO clue on that one. Less than 24 hours before FRIDAY NIGHT BITES hits shelves, the devil voice is currently whispering “Sophomore slump! Sophomore slump!” I’ve heard it said that bravery is doing the thing you’re afraid to do…even though you’re afraid to do it. I think writers have to face down that same fear…and keep writing.
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Chloe,
Thanks for taking the time out to chat with us!
I have yet to read your books, but they’ve been working their way up on my huge TBR pile.
I was wondering how long you’ve been writing and how many novels and/or short stories you wrote before you landed a contract (or agent).
Also, any advice for a aspiring author? I know there are no “magical tips”, but if you could go back and tell yourself one or two things about the biz, what would it be?
Thanks again Chloe!
#’s 5, 6, and 8 done.
Oh, and I RSVPed.
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Hi Chloe!
I ♥ YA books and am looking forward to Firespell.
What made u decide to write a YA novel?
Thanx, Veronica
iroquois.girl@yahoo.com
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2. question asked & commented
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oh, and i read on another blog that as of right now Firespell was a stand alone book; does that mean that you’d consider making it a series?
I love series b/c u get to really know the characters
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Chloe,
I adore your Chicagoland series Book 1 Some Girls Bite! I just know I will enjoy Friday Night Twice Bites and Twice Bitten.
Sisses,
Caden
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Hmmm my typing needs work! Friday Night Bites and Twice Bitten!
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Hi Chloe!
I was just wondering what authors most inspired you?
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When will Twice Bitten come out? Did I miss an answer to that already? Scatter brain and college happens!
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Oh, and I RSVP’d, receive the BBB newsletter, am a member of the blood bank, and a friend of BBB on Goodreads as Amanda Leigh
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Chloe, what books/authors do you enjoy reading when you have free time? Or, who is on your must read list?
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Hi Chloe-
Where do you enjoy writing the most?
What is your other “real-world” job?
In terms of the contest:
I RSVP’d, voted for the vamp assis. t-shirt, voted for the best author round 2, and asked the above questions.
thanks
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Hi,
I’m looking forward to reading your CV books!
- I RSVP’d and commented
-friended chloe on facebook
-5,6,8 done
-bought Friday Night Bites on Fictionwise (does that count?)
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I voted as requested. I sent requests on Facebook and MySpace. I am following on Twitter. I shared on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.
I cannot wait to read this series.
Thanks for being here.
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Hi Chloe! I’m so glad you’re here. I haven’t been able to pick up your books but they look so interesting. I can’t wait to get one!
Lets see… a Question… Okay- How do you come up with new names for your characters?
Now, for the contest!
I RSVP’d and asked a question
I’m a member of the bloodbank and the newsletter
I follow on Facebook and Twitter and I’m a fanclub member
I’ve voted in the Vampire poll as well as the Author poll
I’m following Chloe on Twitter and Facebook
And I’ve posted the link on Twitter and facebook
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Ohhh Chicago, my hubs and his sibs and parents grew up there. Been there a couple of times. Rico Beanies! LOL I love that place. Wish they would bring one down this way
I like asking this question just to see the variety of answers: If you could collaborate with anyone, alive or dead, on a writing project, who would you choose and why?
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* Just followed her on twitter (raonaidluckwell)
* Posted about it on twitter
* Friended her on facebook (raonaidluckwell/rachel flesher)
* Posted about the contest on my facebook
* Huh I went to add her on myspace and said “Invalid Friend ID” But I did a search and found her! (www.myspace.com/visionarydruid)
* Posted about the contest on my myspace’s blog and bullentin
* Voted for the vampire’s assistant Movie
* Voted in Round 2 - 2009 Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year
* BittenbyBooks is first link on my link section on my blogger (visionarydruid.blogspot.com)
* Posted about the contest on my blogger
* Posted about it on my livejournal (morriga.livejournal.com)
* Joined her yahoo group
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Great interview! Your books sound very interesting, I’ll have to check them out!
Another list of books to add to my super long list of books to get. 
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Oh, I RSVPed by the way!
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@LisaB - The first thing I wrote (in 2005) was a PR manuscript, which I sent out to one publisher and one agent and received a rejection from each. The second thing I wrote was Some Girls Bite, which I sent to Penguin and got a good response (obviously). I then contacted two agents, with Lucienne Diver being my first choice. She said yes, and that was that.
As for advice: Keep writing, editing, writing and editing. You can’t fix a blank page, as Nora Roberts says.
@VeronicaF - It was a happy accident. Long story short, my agent asked me whether I’d considered writing a YA novel, and I said, well, “Well, not really, but wouldn’t it be cool if such-and-such happened in a YA novel?” The rest is history. And FIRESPELL is the first book in a series.
@AmandaL & Lisa N- Since your Qs regarding my favorite/inspiring authors are answered above, I’m going to skip along to the next questions. But thanks for your questions!
JessicaS - TWICE BITTEN will be released in July 2010.
StephanieS - I’m not sure if it’s my favorite spot, but my most common spot is my couch, in PJs, with the TV on. Can’t offer up my secret identity.
Seri-New names come from pretty much anywhere. TV, radio, nonfiction books, baby books, baby name web sites…If I find one that’s interesting, I write it down on a list.
Raonaid-Interesting question. I’m not sure Steinbeck would be a genre/vampire fan (probably not), but he has an amazing ability to offer up earthy description. I love that.
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I RSVPed and already a BBB member.
While I have not read your books yet, I do already have both of them. As I hate to wait for the next book in a series, I tend to wait until I’ve got 2 or 3 to read. I have heard great things about the series. I especially can’t wait to read “Firestarter”. While a long way from a YA, I have enjoyed most of the ones on the market.
I love the idea that so many exceptional paranormal writers are writing for the YA market. I had always felt this was an area that would help turn kids on to reading and not only benefit the writers now but also later as they make reading a part of their lifetime experience. Can you tell us about your YA book “Firespell”? Any chance it will be a series?
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Hi Chloe,
I loved Some Girls Bite and can’t wait to red Friday Night bites.
I sent out a tweet about the interview.
I’m already friend with Chloe on twitter
I’m already friends with Chloe on facebook
I’m already a member of Chloe’s yahoo group
I voted on The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
I voted on 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year - Round 2
I’m signed up for the bbb newsletter
I’m friends with BBB on Twitter
I’m friends with BBB on facebook
I’m a memeber of BBB facebook fan page
I’m friends with BBB on Myspace
I’m friends with BBB on Good Reads
I’m a blood bank memeber http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/Carmen_R
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HI Chloe,
Thanks for coming - I really enjoyed reading Some Girls Bite! Definitely a good find and I am looking forward to reading No#2 and have it marked in my calendar for the last 3 months to purchase tomorrow!
How did you decide you wanted to become a writer? What keeps you motivated to keep writting besides the fans of course?
Do you think that you will come out to Vancouver BC area anytime for a signing?
- I am a friend on Twitter
- I am a friend on Facebook
- Posted link to contest on Twitter(dragonlily1976)
- I rsvp’d to contest
- Voted in “The Vampires Assistant” Contest
- Put my vote comments in for the 2009 FPFA
- BBB BB member Colleen G, friends with BBB on Goodreads, Twitter and FB as well
- requested to join her Yahoo group - (dragonlily@ymail.com)
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How long did it take for you to come up with your YA idea? Other UF writers are just now getting YA series out and now you just published your adult idea and with the coming year you have a YA series starting. I was just wondering how did that happen? Did you already have the idea and talked to your publisher about it?
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I RSVPed & am a member of BBB &Voted in “The Vampires Assistant” Contest
I love the idea that so many exceptional paranormal writers are writing for the YA market. I had always felt this was an area that would help turn kids on to reading and not only benefit the writers now but also later as they make reading a part of their lifetime experience. Can you tell us about your YA book “Firespell”? Any chance this will be a series?
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I RSVP’d.
When planning a series, how do you keep the consistency going from book to book?
Margay
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Tamara S.
I RSVP’d, member of BBB, voted in both polls, friends with blood bank on twitter, facebook, and myspace
Chloe,
What made you decide to start writing paranormal fiction?
Do you think you will write any other genre?
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Did #s 4-6!
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@Lisa - Yes, Firespell is the first in my Novels of the Dark Elite series. It follows the adventures of Lily, a 16 year old sent to boarding school in Chicago, where she discovers that magic isn’t limited to fairy tales…
@ColleenG- First part of your question is answered above.
I’m not sure it’s an issue of motivation. It’s just what I do. I like words. 
No booksignings in Canada yet; I generally have to be invited by a bookstore before I can schedule an appearance.
@JessicaS - This one is answered above, as well.
I wrote a two-paragraph synopsis for FIRESPELL over lunch one day. It all snowballed from there.
@Margay - The series is pretty much all in my head at this point. It’s like its own neighborhood–and, of course, I SGB and now FNB to refer to, so it’s not that hard to keep track.
@Tamara - Hi there. Thanks for the question. I actually answered this one above, so I’m going to refer you upward!
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Hi Chloe,
My question is what surprised you most about Merit as a person? Also, what surprised you most about Ethan? Thanks so much.
I sent out a tweet about the interview.
I’m already friend with Chloe on twitter
I requested to be friends with Chloe on facebook
I’m already a member of Chloe’s yahoo group
I voted on The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
I’m signed up for the bbb newsletter
I bought Friday Nights Bite for my Kindle on Amazon as well as Some Girls BIte.
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Hi (again) Ms. Neill,
They say that the third time’s a charm, so I’m hoping that I break my streak of spoilers with the following questions.
You noted in “Some Girls Bite” that the vampires in America and Western Europe (excepting the rogues of course) are arranged into Houses. How is the Greenwich Presidium, the governing body of vampires for that area, structured? Is the Greenwich Presidium made up of the Masters of various Houses, or is it completely independent from the Houses? Do the vampires of the Greenwich Presidium meet daily, or do they arrange and meet at specific times of the year? Does the Greenwich Presidium meet with the governing bodies of other areas?
Thanks Again,
Jessica T
(I guess I should also note that in addition to my above questions I did RSVP; that I spread the word about this event on my wall at facebook.com (http://www.facebook.com/HasTheLastLaugh?ref=nf), that I became a friend of Chloe Neill on facebook.com [name: HasTheLastLaugh] that I voted and commented in the “The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway”; and that I voted and commented in round one and round two of the “Favorite Paranormal Author of the Year Award”)
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+10 Do you and your characters talk to each other?
+50 VOTED in the The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
+50 VOTED in the 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of Year Round 2
Subscriber
Follower
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I wanted to say that I after just reading the excerpt from your first book, I am really excited to read them and I am really glad I can go straight to book two.
I requested to be friends with Chloe on FB and started following her on Twitter. I requested to join her Yahoo group.
I voted on poll 2 for Kresley Cole and Lynsay Sands.
I’m already receiving BBB newsletter,member of (Blood Bank), following BBB on twitter and facebook fan page.
Thanks
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@Kristianna - Hmm. I was surprised by her vast love of chocolate. That was a new one.
As for Ethan, I’m constantly surprised by his capacity for self-deception. Sorry I can’t elaborate on that. 
@JessicaT - The GP, as an organization, is separate from the other national, governing councils. As a general rule, these groups don’t meet together, although the members may communicate informally or in times of crisis. Members of the GP can be, but are not required to be Masters. The head of the GP (Darius West) and his staff keep office hours; the remaining GP members can keep office hours at the GP office, but as some are also heads of Houses, they generally do not.
@VirginiaC - Not really. It’s more that they’re the movie playing in my head, and I’m writing down the dialogue.
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RSVP’d
befriend her on facebook(Beth Blanchard/EmBamaEm)
What music do you listen to while writing?(if you listen to music, that is)
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Hi Chloe!
I so cannot wait to read the second book in the series! I was hooked on book 1!
What a great job! Thank you for stopping by!
(PG - FB, voted, RSVP’d!
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hi i rsvped umm my question is where did you get the idea for your serris?
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Hi Chloe,
I love you title, esp Chigagoland Vampires.
Chloe, your mespace acct is not coming up.
voted
voted
posted on FB:DinaStornello
friended Chloe on FB: DinaStornello
posted on Twitter:dlsmilad
posted on myspace:dlsmilad
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I forgot, I also RSVPed for the event.
One more question. How can I show more support of your books so that it encourages your publishers to let you write more in the Merit series?
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I forgot to say I RSVP’d to the event yesterday.
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Hi Chloe,
I’m sad to say that I haven’t gotten the chance to read your books just yet, although I’ve been wanting to for awhile (based solely off of the title lol). My question for you is that you mentioned you’re on contract for 4 books, do you normally have an ending planned for your series or does it come to you when it gets closer to the end of the series contract?
Gosh, I hope that made sense.. hmm.. Also, rsvp’d and voted
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chloe! i loved Some Girls Bite and im so looking forward to Friday Night Bites!. thank you!
i rsvp’ed, added chloe on twitter, twittered the contested, etc
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Who is your favorite character in your books?
If you could only write one more book what would it be?
I RSVP’ed
2. question asked & commented
5-voted & commented
6-voted & commented
8.-newsletter-already subscribe
-facebook fan page (alicia0605)
-goodreads-already (alicia0605)
-facebook-already (alicia0605)
-twitter follower (alicia0605)
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Thanks so much for answering my question about the male characters in the CV series. I notice that you didn’t mention Morgan in your answer-I wonder if that was deliberate?
I forgot to mention that I also already receive the BBB newsletter tomorrow.
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Chloe - Hi there!!! What is you favorite Halloween memory?
RSVP’d
Befriended on facebook, twitter, following on Yahoo, signed up for newsletter
Voted for #5&6
Am already following/friend of BBB goodreads, Facebook, fan page of facebook, twitter, Blood Bank & MySpace.
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Mom2Moms
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@Beth B - At this point, I mostly leave the TV on in the background, usually the Travel Channel.
@Renee - I knew I wanted to write about a female vampire, and that I wanted the vampires to be organized into Houses. I got an idea for Ethan’s character, and the rest is history!
@Kristianna - What a thoughtful question!
The number of books they buy will be determined by sales. Thus, to keep the series running, we have to keep the sales coming in! I’ve posted a blog entry with some specific “street team” marketing tips, if you’re interested:http://chloeneill.blogspot.com/2009/09/nine-days.html. And thanks for asking!
@AliciaH - Chicagoland Vampires #4. It’s going to be good.
@Crystal - It was deliberate in that he isn’t my favorite character, but that’s no reflection on him or on plotting for the future.
@MicheleH - I had a great Halloween last year. Mr. Neill and I decorated the house, then shared some food with friends while the trick-or-treaters came by. Lots of fun!
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forgot to add that I also:
rsvpd
it’s been a looooooooong day, lol.
Dina S.
dlsmilad@yahoo.com
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Thanks again for taking the time to answer. I can’t figure out who I like the most-I think they are all intriguing in their own ways-even her grandfather. It will be very interesting to see how their relationships develop in the future.
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~I RSVPd on Saturday for today’s fun.
~BBB is always on my blog roll at http://iyamvixenbooks.blogspot.com/
~I have you as a buddy on Goodreads
~I have you as a buddy on Shelfari
~I have you as a buddy on Facebook
~I am a member of the BloodBank
~I voted today for my favorite paranormal authors, Richelle Mead and Jim Butcher
~I voted on Vampire Assistant and I will be going and get it on DVD when it comes out. It looks super!
Chloe: Do you work in quiet or do you have background noise when you write? I really look forward to reading your books and I wish I still was stationed in Offutt so I could be at your book signing either in Omaha or Lincoln.
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Contest stuff:
1-Book - Some Girls Bite - e-mailed receipt
2 - RSVP & questions (60 & 71)
3 - facebook - http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbittenbybooks.com%2F%3Fp%3D11458&t=Interview%2C%20Chat%20and%20Contest%20with%20author%20Chloe%20Neill#/posted.php?id=798764554&success
twitter - http://twitter.com/Heatwave316/status/4644401651
4 - newsletter, facebook, twitter, and yahoo
5 - voted
6 - voted
8 = all but myspace
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I got my copy of Friday Night Bites last week but I’ve been so busy with new house stuff I haven’t read it yet.
Do you have a definite ending in mind for Merit right now, or are you still waiting to see where the writing takes Merit for the ending of this series?
Contest info: RSVPed and I voted in #5 and #6
@BBB staff - any plans on expanding the links to other websites besides B&N or Amazon to purchase books?
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Hi Chloe,
I love your book. I can’t wait to get them all. How do you like Chicago winters?
Debby Creager
creagers@windstream.net
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I also am a subscriber to BBB and I joined Chloe’s Yahoo group.
Debby Creager
creagers@windstream.net
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Chloe, what ages will your YA books be appropriate for? We have kids as young as fourth grade checking out books from our YA section.
I will be adding myself to Chloe’s mailing list.
I RSVP’d.
Am subscribed to the BBB newsletter.
Voted in the Vampire Assistant Movie Contest.
Voted in round 2 of the Paranormal fiction author of the year poll.
Am already linked to BBB in Goodreads.
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@VickiB - Television as background noise, usually. If it helps at all, I also have upcoming signings in North Little Rock and Little Rock, AR (not too far from the Little Rock AFB in Jacksonville, AR) and in Racine and Greenfield, WI.
@darchole - I know where I want Merit to end up, and how I think I’ll get her there. But I’m also open to the natural flow of the story as the characters develop.
@Debby - I live in the midwest, but not in Chicago proper. Winters are plenty awful over here, though.
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Hi Ms. Neill,
You stated above that, “Members of the GP can be, but are not required to be Masters.” What are the requirements necessary for being a member of the Greenwich Presidium?
Thanks Yet Again,
Jessica T
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Hi Chloe. Congratulations on finishing the third book in the series!
I RSVPed
5.voted
6.voted
8. I subscribe to the BBB newsletter
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Great interview. Thanks for taking the time to do it. I loved the first book and cant wait to read Friday Night Bites.
Its awesome book 3 is done, how many books are you currently thinking there might be in the Chicagoland Vampire series?
If you could co-write a book with anyone past or present, who would it be and why?
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Contest stuff:
RSVP’d
2. see above
3. posted here: http://donnasbloghome.blogspot.com/2009/10/bbb-interview-and-contest-with-chloe.html
4. Twitter follower, rest are requested emails to follow
5. voted
6. voted
8. FB (both), Myspace, Twitter and Goodreads previously done
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Thanks for answering questions for us. I haven’t read the books yet, so I skipped most of the previou questions. Looks like there were quite a few that would have given too much away, before reading the books..
Sorry if this was already asked.. What is your favorite form of shapeshifter & why?
#2 RSVP’d & question asked
#3 tweeted & retweeted event.. user name .. iokijo
http://twitter.com/iokijo/status/4574954378
http://twitter.com/iokijo/status/4646135028
#4 following Chloe on twitter
#5 done
#6 done
#8 BBB already follow on twitter/newsletter sub./Bloodbank member
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Hi! Did you always want to be a writer and what made you write in this genre?
Posted link on myspace:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=85301131
Joined yahoo group, voted the in the polls, already subscribe but joined myspace friend thingie
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@JessicaT - That would be a small spoiler, so no go, I’m afraid.
@DonnaS - I’ve got 8 planned, but 4 under contract, so we’ll see what happens in between. Steinbeck is my answer to the author past or present question, and I’ve got a slightly longer discussion of that in an answer above.
@iokijo: Hmm. That’s a hard one. I always wanted to have a big cat (like the tiger on He-Man), so probably that.
@TiahB - That one’s also in the mix above, but I’ll give you the succinct answer: I used to hate writing, but decided in 2005 that I wanted to tell a story, and so I did! I’ve always been a UF/PN reader, so that’s what I wanted to write about.
Alright, everyone. I’m heading off to bed. Thank you all for dropping by to ask questions. I hope to have a few minutes tomorrow to drop in and say hello.
GOOD NIGHT!!
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Hi Chloe,
After writing for so long, what kind of scenes do you still find hard to write and why?
Thanks.
I RSVPed.
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Oops forgot to mention that I am an international reader.
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hi Chloe,
welcome to bbb congrats bout your books upcoming and old
if you could go back to any time era what would it be and why?
BBB
your on my blog roll
i added you to myspace-forever14n9
added you to face book - beverly gordon
good reads- beverly gordon
the blood bank-Beverly Gordon
im following you on twitter- @bainesgoddess
im subscribed to the news letter
and i RSVPED
I already voted for the movie and the other pole
Chloe
i joined your yahoo group
face book
following you on twitter
added you to myspace
and asked to receive your news letter
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Hi Chloe, thank you for being with us today and congrats on the book!
My question is, which was the hardest book to write and why?
RSVP,
Twitted http://twitter.com/samk52/status/4648124335
and voted.
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Hi Chloe. I’m curious as to how long it’s come to take you to write a novel. Or do you have a “normal” schedule? How many words do you aim for each day, etc? Thanks!
I RSVPed
I follow Chloe on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ashleynewcomb
I’m a BBB newsletter subscriber
I follow BBB on twitter (same address as above)
I’m a facebook fan
I’m a facebook friend http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/ashley.newcomb?ref=profile
I’m a BBB myspace friend too http://www.myspace.com/angelsnlullabies
BBB is on my blog roll at http://ashleynewcomb.blogspot.com
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Yes yes! I read your first book, and I cant wait for the release of your second! My question is:
Is humor something you have to work on or a talent?
I RSVPed and will come back to do the other things. Thank you for answering the question.
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Hi Chloe~
I am really looking forward to reading Friday Night Bites! I am, also, looking forward to Firespell. What did you find to be the most difficult part of switching to young adult? How about the easiest transistion between the two.
I would love to be entered. I RSVP’d.
Have a great day
Lori T
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The series sounds wonderful, will definitely need to check it out.
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Hi Chloe
I have not read your books But I’m going to get them as soon as I can they look like great books.
* I have Spread the Word on my myspace and my facebook here are the link.
http://www.myspace.com/sasluvbooks & facebook.com/sasluvbooks
* I sent for your news letter the way they Sade to hope it works
* I voted On the Vampire assistant movie a few days a go and left a comment.
* I Voted 2009 Fave Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year 2#and left a comment.
* I’m already a news letter subscriber of bitten by books and I’m a friend on myspace and facebook
* I have RSVPed for this
From Stacey S
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-Hi, Chloe! I haven’t read your books yet, but I’m so glad I found them! They’re right up my alley. I am so excited to add them to my shelf =) (Thanks to Amazon!!) Great interview too- to both Chloe & BBB.
-I posted direct links to this interview here:
*http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&bID=513172211
*http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2115331
-I subscribed to Chloe’s mailing list.
-I am following Chloe on Twitter (OnlyDomKnowsMe)
-Friends w/her on Myspace (/dominicandjulia)
-Joined yahoo group (ilovealac)
-Already subscribed to BBB
-The Blood Bank: http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/JuliaS
-I’m a fan of BBB on Goodreads (juliarae)
-I’m a myspace friend of BBB (dominicandjulia)
-I’m following BBB on Twitter (OnlyDomKnowsMe)
Thanks for the awesome contests!! =)
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Hi Chloe,
I just sent a friend request on facebook. It sounds like we have similar musical tastes. Do you ever accompany your books with a music playlist? I often listen to music in the background when reading and often the music will affect the tone/mood. I love being able to listen to the music the author intended to connect to the book on that level as well.
Thanks,
Theresa.
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Good morning from the East Coast, BBB!
Hello, Chloe! Congratulations on the release of Friday Night Bites. Finally! It’s out!
I absolutely enjoyed Some Girls Bite… Your characters have some pretty distinct (–almost bursting!) qualities that made me LOL’d at times and roll my eyes the next. Truly looking forward to receiving my FNB copy today. w00t!
Anyway, I have two questions:
Will you ever reveal Merit’s given name?
Is there a question about your BOOKS that you wish people would ask you? (If any,) how would you answer that question?
*I RSVPd
*I voted in The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
*I voted in round 2 of 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year
*Already following BBB on Twitter
*Followed Chloe on Twitter (http://twitter.com/iVodka)
*Signed-up for Chloe’s newsletter
That’s everything, I guess…
Kudos to you Chloe and BBB for the event.
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I just learned about these books when I found the bitten by Books website. I love this site already. I even made sure to let my friend who owns the CupboardMaker Books store about this website. She lets me know about what books to read and this is one of the series she just ordered for us to read. I can’t wait to get them. How did you get your ideas for your vampires?
I voted on the vampire assistant movies
I sent for the newsletter using Chloe Neill.com sent cc: to Bitten by books
I voted 2009 paranormal author kelley Armstrong and L. Sands I still love the queen of vamps Anne Rice
I already receive the newsletter from Bitten by books
RSVP to this and sent question
Im going to look in the store now
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Hi Chloe. Thanks so much for joining us here at BBB.
I have your first book glaring at me from my tbr shelf, and after reading the interview I realize I need to get to it sooner rather than later.
As a high school librarian, I am also pleased to hear about your upcoming YA series.
Do you ever attend any fan conventions?
(I did RSVP)
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Tabitha C.
Great interview. Don’t have Friday Night Bites as of yet but can’t wait to read it!!
How long are your book deadlines generally and do you think you’ll still be doing 2 books a year if all 8 get published?
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Good morning everyone! Just taking a few minutes over lunch to catch up!
@Lesley- Excellent questions. Fight scenes are still the hardest–it’s hard for me to imagine movement in 3D, which makes them hard to write. I watch lots of YouTube sparring videos for ideas.
@BeverlyG - That’s a tough one. I’m not sure that I’d go back to any era. There are many that I find fascinating–WWII-era Arkansas (my home state), Regency-era England, the American Civil War era–but I’m thankful enough for today’s conveniences that I think I’d stick around here.
@SharonK - I think all of them had their ups and downs. TWICE BITTEN has a goodly number of training/fight scenes, which are difficult, but I’m really happy with the plotting. The mystery plot in FRIDAY NIGHT BITES took some tweaking. It’s less that the books are hard to write than that the editing may take a while when it’s done.
@Ashley N - It takes me about four months (with two heavy-writing months in there) to write a manuscript. My daily word count depends upon how close I am to deadline; generally, it’s between 500 and 1,500 words on weekdays, and 1,000 to 2,500 on weekends.
@Aori - Hmmm. I guess I’d say that humor is a personality trait. I’m very sarcastic and I try to be witty, so I think I write that way because it comes natural to me.
@LoriT - Great question, and I actually just did a whole blog entry on the transition to young adult: http://www.deadlinedames.com/?p=1774
@TheresaD - I haven’t to date, but that’s mostly a timing issue. I keep playlists for each novel in iTunes, and that’s a great idea–for me to put them online or include them in a novel as accompaniments I’ll put that on my to do list.
@SummerG - Yes, Merit’s name will be revealed, and relatively soon. You know, there’s one big sticky question that I think was raised in Some Girls Bite. No one has asked me about it outright, but I know it’s been discussed on my Yahoo Group. I can’t say what it is, unfortunately, but it will also get answered as the series progresses.
@Heidi - I wanted my vampires to be a little different from the norm (no lace, no velvet, no men-mesmerizing-helpless-ladies), so I thought about how vampires who’d lived in Chicago as humans might have acted, and I went from there.
@Carol - I’ve been to a handful of local scifi/fantasy conventions, but that’s it so far. I hope to be much more present in the convention scene in the coming years, but scheduling has been difficult (since I have a day job).
@Tabitha - My deadlines for the CV and DE series are generally about six months apart, so I’m on a two-per-year schedule, which is very doable (although that also means that I’m editing two books a year and writing two books a year). I expect that will continue into the immediate future, but I’m not sure about long term.
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Hi Chloe,
I haven’t read this series yet but it sounds really good.
I am a newsletter subsrciber
Question: If you could meet any paranormal creature, who/what would it be and what would you bring with you?
Raine D.
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HI Chloe!
I was wondering where your inspiration for characters come from with all their quirks and folibles?
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Friended her on Facebook
Voted on the Vampire Assistant Movie
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Chloe,
Great interview! I haven’t checked out your books yet but you are now on the list! Keep up the great work and I hope you get to write as many books in the series as there are stories to tell.
I don’t know if anyone has asked this yet but what is your piece of wisdom to share with aspiring authors?
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Hi Ms. Neill,
Congratulations on the release of “Friday Night Bites”! I know you’re probably insanely busy today, but (as I’m not-so patiently waiting for the UPS delivery person to drop off my copy of FNB) I hoped you might have time to answer a couple more questions about “Some Girls Bite”.
First, is Peter, the Cadogan guard, the reason the Chicago River nymphs were so upset in “Chapter Thirteen: Two’s Company - Three’s a Madhouse”?
Second, in “Chapter Six: If at First You Don’t Succeed, Fall Down, Down Again,” that regarding telepathy, Merit will, “… only be able to communicate with [Ethan] - as [her] Master…” (p. 133). Why then is a vampire other Ethan able to communicate mind-to-mind with Merit in “Chapter Fourteen: Love is a Battlefield. So is the City of Chicago,”?
Thanks Again & Best Wishes,
Jessica T
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I don’t know if this has been asked yet…I really can’t read through 150 comments…who is your inspiration for writing? Who got you started? And what do you do when you get blocked?
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member of Blood Bank
Friended BBB on Twitter @Munyeechan
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Hi Rachel, I am loving all the blogs, votes and all the authors.
Hi Chloe, my question is do you like to watch vampire shows? Movies..such as Twilight and New Moon?
I love True Blood and am getting into the Vampire Diarys. Can not wait for New Moon!
I like the point you brought up on author signings, I would miss those and
it adds more to the stories/books for me as a reader to meet the authors.
Your books sound great and have been added to me list. Wish you best wishes and many more stories!
For the contest:
I asked a question and commented.
I am already a member of BBB and the Blood Bank.
I have you on top friends on myspace (does that count?)
I voted in both polls.
I emailed my friends and cc’d you.
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Hi Chloe, I am late so my questions have been answered. Here are my backups…
Dog ear or bookmark (really this tells a lot about a person)?
Favorite color?
I rsvp’d
+300 I preordered Firespell from B&N (receipt coming)
+20 2 questions
+100 posted on facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/enicewonger?ref=profile
+100 twitter post @elnice)
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+100 posted on myspace
previous Chloe follower on twitter
requested friends on facebook
requested friends on myspace
already voted in vampire assistant
voted in round two (ouch, hard to choose)
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So far I have not read any of your books but I do have them in my shopping cart at Amazon. But I have a Kindle so mostly I put the books in my cart and when I get the money, I order the kindle edition. So Probably next payday I will order a couple of your books, if they are on kindle. Anyway thanks for the entertainment of your books. I’m sure I will enjoy them, especially after reading the interview on this website.
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Chloe a great big thanks for stopping by.
I have to say that Chicagoland is a new series for me. I will have to pick up Book 1.
My question for you — if you had to write yourself in to the series who would you be a sidekick, heroine/hero, parent figure or the evil nemesis? What name would you give yourself?
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My question is this
Do you read the characters dialogue out loud to someone to see if it flows and would be good grammar? If so, who do you test it on?
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@Raine - A vampire, and a big ol’ copy of the Canon of the North American Houses, Desk Reference. (Slightly lame insider joke there.)
@Angie - All over the place. TV, funny stories, magazine articles. Some are mine (sarcasm and love of chocolate). Sometimes I’ll hear a quote and think, “OMG, Ethan would *totally* say that.”
@Eva - Um, No. 1 is keep writing. You will get better, and it’s a heckuva lot easier to edit something a paragraph than to edit a blank page. (paraphrasing Nora Roberts there). No. 2, treat it like a business. Write a little every day, edit a little every day, sharpen your grammatical skills, market. And good luck!
@Jessica - No, it wasn’t Peter, just another random boyfriend. As for your second question–yes, those things seem contrary, which is why Merit thinks its weird. More than that, I can’t say.
@Bea - Probably the various and sundry other PN and UF authors that I read were my inspiration. I’m not sure anyone got me started per se; I just decided I’d give it a try!
@Chris - Hi, there! I would love to watch vampire shows (and read more vampire books), but I decided that since I was going to start writing about them, I’d stop watching/reading them so that what I read/watch doesn’t influence what I write. And, I do get plenty of vamp drama from Merit, et al.
@ElieN - I’m a horrible dog-earer. I like that Kindle returns to the place you left off. That’s kinda handy. Favorite color…Probably that color of an incredibly blue spring sky, where the shade is so intense it almost seems unreal. (Incidentally, that’s also the color of Jason’s eyes–Jason is a love interest in FIRESPELL).
@Marnie - I would be Merit. That’s why I wrote SGB (and that’s why I wrote it in first person), so that the reader could imagine themselves in Merit’s position. She’s brave and funny, but she has human weaknesses as we all do. She has amazing skills, but isn’t too sure how to use them. She has a loyal friend and grandfather, and just enough drama to keep things interesting…
@Joye - I don’t read the dialogue outloud, but I do hear it in my head as I write. No testing, really. I have friends who’ve read early drafts, but they tend to comment on big picture type of stuff. Writing dialogue seems to be the one thing that comes pretty natural right now. I just imagine what the characters would say–how they’d actually speak–if they were having a real conversation. And then I write it down, grammatically incorrect or otherwise.
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Hello Chloe!
I know it’s kinda late, but I only managed to have some free time now. I really liked Some Girls Bite, but my questions have already been answered by now, or they’d lead to major spoilers… :-p so I just wanted to drop by and say hi, and thank you for coming here at BBB!
Valentina R.
- I RSVPed.
- International reader.
- Just voted in The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
- Already voted in the FPAY Awards round 2
- Already a subscriber to BBB’s newsletter
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Thanks, Valentina!
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Hi Chloe, looking forward to seeing you (again!) in Little Rock soon. I need to pick up a copy of the new book pronto! Really looking forward to it. =)
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Hi Chloe! Loved Some Girls Bite and am looking forward to reading Friday Night Bites! Do you have any other Urban Fantasy series planned for in the future besides the Dark Elite and the Chicagoland Vampires?
I RSVP’d.
I already subscribe to the BBB newsletter
Sent friend request for BBB on MySpace
Already voted in the Vampire Assistant Movie Giveaway
Already voted in FPAY Awards round 2
Joined Chloe Neill’ Yahoo group Chicagoland_Vampires (waiting for approval for membership)
Joined Chloe Neill’s newsletter mailing list.
Purchased Friday Night Bites plus another book at Amazon.com
annalisa mck.
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Super psyched for FNB!! Can’t wait to find out what’s next for our beloved characters
Thanks Chloe for writing something cool, fun, and refreshing!!
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I am so excited for this book as i hav ebeen telling you on twitter for the past few weeks! I fell in love with Merit and cant wait to find out moore!!!! What was your dream as a child to be when you grow up? Solid Gold Dancer? Doctor? Stewardess?
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@annalisa - I have two additional series planned, but I haven’t yet had time to write them down. Some day, hopefully, I will.
@AuroraM - I wanted to be a teacher. Not so much because I had noble ambitions, but because teacher’s got to play with paper and stickers and stamps and clipboards and lesson plans and *paper*. I loved paper. Still do, actually.
THANKS everyone for dropping by and participating in this fabulous event. Have a great evening, and I hope you have a chance to check out FRIDAY NIGHT BITES (and, of course, that you enjoy it!)
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I finished reading FNB the same day that I got it! It was really good! You know I just happen to come by Some Girls Bite when I was looking in the bookstore, and I am so glad that I got it!!!! So Some Girls Bite was your first book? How did you decide that you want to write, and how did you get started on writing a book?
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OMGosh, dog-ear, ouch. LOL. I used to dog ear, then I won this killer swag from the BBB birthday party!
Here is the rest of my post…
already subscribe to the BBB newsletter
member of the blood bank http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/ElieNicewonger
requested fan followership of BBB
already friends with BBB on myspace
already friends with BBB on facebook
already following BBB on twitter I tweeted you http://twitter.com/elnice
BBB is always on my blogroll http://ellzreadz.blogspot.com/
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oops, I sent a friend request to BBB for goodreads. I will forward mail when I get it. Thanks.
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Chloe,
Wow, FNB is here !! I loved SGB and have been very impatiently waiting for FNB. What’s next, how many more books can we look forward to?
Thanks,
Linda
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many thanks for the answers chloe!!
8 books!!!yippeeeeeeeee better start saving!!lol
please write fast though,iam adictided,i can read a book in a day waiting 364 days for the new release almost kills me!!lol
zombies with comedy you cant go wrong
toodles
from chilly uk
becca
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Oh wow. I see, hmm then I can kiss humor good bye. I read Friday Night Bites and it was fantastic. Yummy. (Having a library card helps…a lot) Would be nice to own though. And I side with BECCA R. on its releases.
The books are too delicious and are devoured in one setting. I will be patiently waiting for the next book!
I have voted on numbers 5 and 6. and I have added on yahoogroups and myspace.
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Apparently the myspace thing is down. ;.; I have another question(s):
Do you read Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance yourself? Who are the authors? And which one do you enjoy reading the most?
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Hi Chloe,
Thanks for answering my previous question! I have another one if you don’t mind me asking : When are the scenes you find easy to write? Did it happen right away or did you get better with practice?
Forgot to add that I voted for the Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway and Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year - Round 2.
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