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Interview with Author Dakota Cassidy
A big welcome to our readers today! Be sure to read to the end of the interview to find out how to WIN the the great prize being offered up today, including AUTOGRAPHED copies of The Accidental Werewolf
Interview:
Hi Dakota!
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 Dakota’s latest release Accidentally Dead
BBB: What do you find the most challenging aspect of writing?
DC: Structuring my time well enough to get a full 8-10 hours in. There are just never enough hours in the day for me to get everything I hope to accomplish done. Oh, and finding time to shower. ‘Cause you know, good hygiene is very important. LOL
BBB: What is the most rewarding aspect of writing for you?
DC: Definitely being able to spend hours in a world constructed just the way I’d do things if I ran the world. Which, I’m told, prolly isn’t going to happen any time soon 
I also love getting an email or having someone tell me I made them laugh–nothing makes me smile more.
BBB: What or who was your muse that got you started writing?
DC: I don’t really have a muse–I just had an idea. I always made up stories in my head about people if I was bored or simply people watching. Eventually, that translated to my computer and I just did it. I began writing after I started reviewing for an online website. I never meant for it to get as far as it has. How I got here to this point still amazes me, but I’m grateful and humbled by the op I’ve been given.
BBB: What do you feel are the benefits of the new electronic readers such as Kindle
DC: Oh, I think they’re fantastic! It doesn’t get much more beneficial than being able to carry a bunch of books on a single device. Going away on vacation to the beach just got a whole lot easier. I’m a huge fan of the Kindle
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?
DC: Truthfully, I just love them. I’m sure there’s a negative aspect to anything given the chance to find one, but I’m going to stick with the idea that the kind of technology that supports the sort of ease and choice the Kindle
BBB: Who among your characters is your favorite and why?
DC: Oh, I so can’t pick. It would be like asking me to pick between my children. My fave is always the one I’m working on because we hang out for long periods of time together.
BBB: So Dakota, do you plan on launching a second career in gourmet potato salad?
DC: Uh-huh. Right after I take care of world peace and win the Miss Universe contest.
BBB: If you could keep Barry Manilow as your love slave without anyone finding out, would you do it?
DC: Gasp! I don’t feel that way about Barry. I don’t lust, I long. There’s a diff But I’d definitely duct tape him to a chair in my backyard and make him play the piano for me while he croons and I float on my inner tube in my pool, no doubt about it.
BBB: Can you tell us how many more books are planned for the Accidental series and when we can expect the next one?
DC: Well, there’s The Accidental Human
BBB: What genre would you classify your series? Urban Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal a mixture?
DC: You know, I’m labeled paranormal, and I guess horror could fit because Nina from Accidentally Dead
BBB: What prompted you to poke fun at Mary Kay?
DC: Now who said I was doing that? Lies, I tell ya–all lies! Okay, not such a lie. I met a whole passel of the lovely MK ladies at a convention in 2004 here in Dallas and truly, they were very nice. But seriously, even if I were a Mary Kay consultant, I’d crack wise about colors and logic and wearing colored skirts to identify my level of success in the company. The idea that you can earn a pink car selling lip gloss cracks me up, but I say woo to the hoo if you do it And all my snark is done with love. The MK ladies are really a great bunch of women who want to be productive doing something they love. That’s all good in my mind.
BBB: As a pepsi guru, if we put a blindfold on you, and had you sample coca cola, pepsi and RC cola, would you be able to know the difference?
DC: Like a mother knows the difference between identical twins, baby.
BBB: What is your favorite paranormal book of all time?
DC: As of this moment, Odd Thomas
BBB: What do you like to do in between all the time you spend drooling over Barry and corresponding with 200 messages a day on your yahoo group.
DC: Shop. Snort.
BBB: What did you do before you became a writer? Do you write full time?
DC: I was a trophy wife. Seriously–and then I wasn’t. Wow, did that suck. LOL. But it was sort of how I decided to immerse myself in writing and make it my career. And yep, I write full, full time.
BBB: We all know Wanda’s story is next in The Accidental Human
DC: I’ll never tell, but I will tell you, MAYBE. LOL
BBB: What inspired you to make Nina curse like a sailor? Are the rumors she is based a bit on your life true?
DC: Nina is kinda who I am in my head. Typically, if the conversation I’m having with someone is kinda ho-hum, or the person I’m chatting with is whining and the whine is completely unnecessary, I think the things Nina actually says out loud. I’m just way too diplomatic to say it like she does–unless you ask for the truth, then I’m all in. So yeah, the rumor is sorta true that I’m internally much like Nina. The inspiration came from needing to have a character who would be the negative pin in the ever optimistic Marty’s bubble. Wanda was too meek to begin with and Nina was crazy abrasive. Marty fell somewhere in the middle–so I had to create opposite ends of the spectrum characters. Plus, ya gotta admit, there’s a certain freedom to calling someone a fucktard and feeling no remorse at all for it, right?
BBB: Do you have any pearls of wisdom you would like to share with our readers here today?
DC: I have pearls? OMG–why didn’t someone tell me sooner–I could’ve pawned them for cash! Seriously, I just want to shout out a huge thanks for making The Accidental series such a success, and many, many thanks to all the people who donated to my “Feed Dakota’s Family” granola bar fund. My children thank you, too!
Readers, if you haven’t visited Dakota’s website over, click here to check her out there. You can also read reviews of her books here. OH and be absolutely sure you join her outrageously fun Yahoo Group.
Questions and Contest: Now, I am going to open up the internet floor so to speak and let our readers ask some questions. Feel free to post as many questions or comments as you like. Dakota will be answering them at intervals the rest of the day.
Readers, here’s how to enter the contest. You can do one or all of these things, and each one will give an additional entry and thus MORE chances to win. This is to win the prize package including two AUTOGRAPHED copies of Dakota’s amazing books!!
The contest runs until 12 pm on the 16th to give our east coast and international readers a chance to participate.
1. Ask the author a question (max two questions count towards entries) and, your name will be entered for a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes mentioned above.
2. SUBSCRIBE to the Bitten by Books newsletter here on the right hand side of the site. This is for new subscribers only.
3. Post links to the interview here today at another blog or website and you will be given additional entries to win. You MUST post those links in one response here in this thread. The more places you post the event, the more entries you get, so spread the word!
4. Purchase copies of any of Dakota’s books here:
The Accidental Werewolf
Accidentally Dead
The Accidental Human
and send us a copy of the receipt for your purchase to: racoo.smith @ gmail.com (no spaces) for an additional entry. You get an entry for each of Dakota’s books you purchase. NOTE: We do not share the receipt info or use it in ANY way. Once your entry has been logged we delete the info.
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Then leave a meaningful comment that shows you read the review, not just a post that says “sounds good” or “nice review”, a couple of sentences would be great! Simply share your thoughts, ideas or opinions. You get an additional entry for each one you post on. You only need to comment one time to get an entry on one or both reviews.
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We will be awarding the prizes and posting the winners to the Bitten by Books website later this week.
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Why werewolves? I love them as much if not more than vampires. I have your first book here to read on my Mountain of a TBR pile. I can’t wait to read it.
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I posted it to win a book.
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Hi Cindi!
For some reason I can’t get the link you posted to the event to work.
Can you repost it when you get a chance? Thanks!!
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Dakota–you write very hilariously; when you’re writing something really snarky or funny do you laugh at yourself? For instance, the tail fiasco in The Accidental Werewolf. LMAO!
Did you set out to write funny or did it just come through since you’re such a fun person?
Lastly, when are you going to introduce me to Kristen? *snork*
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Hey, Cindi! You know, I can’t say for sure why werewolves other than I thought the whole take on dogs would be kinda funny. ‘Cause seriously, wolves do look like dogs. it was easy prey. LOL
Hey, Kim C! No, no, and no. I never ever laugh at almost anything I write. And if I do, it’s typically not what most people find funny at all. LOL. In fact, I often ask my test readers if they laughed when they read a book of mine because I’m never sure if I did my job.
And, uh, WHO’S Kristin? LOL
Thanns for popping in!
DC
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How did you become such a fabulous icon of fabulousness?
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Just wanted to drop by and show support for BFF Dakota. Her Accidental Friends series ROCKS!
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Dakota,
Is your series now named? Awhile back I had asked but it wasn’t named. Now I am seeing it called “The Accidental Friends” series. Is that a rumor or true?
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Hi Dakota:
I love urban fantasy - to read and write it! Any advice for an aspiring urban fantasy writer? Did you have an agent, or submit on your own?
I can’t wait to read yours!
Thanks - Cate
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Have you ever thought about writing a book about your experiences as a trophy wife? I am sure that you have hilarious stories to tell about that time in your life before it got sucky.(Is sucky even a word? LOL)
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LMAO…. Very funny as always…
Just stopping by to show Dakota and Rachel some LOVE…
XOXOXOOX
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Question: What’s your rock band instrument of choice?
Is it true that you and M. Henry are assembling teams for a Rock Band face off at RT? I hope the answer is “now it it.”
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“it is”
I spel gud.
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Mark–I bought the fabulous subscription for 12.99 a month, of course, darling
Rachel–I didn’t name the series–I saw that on AMazon and it would seem my publisher did that for me. Not that I don’t like it–I do, but they did that. I was just going for an oops, my bad kind of thing,But Berkley beat me to it
DC
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Hi Dakota *waving* I had to pop over and check out what you were up to *g* I have both Accidentals and of course, MANY of your earlier ebooks.
I can’t wait until the next Accidental!!!
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” love urban fantasy - to read and write it! Any advice for an aspiring urban fantasy writer? Did you have an agent, or submit on your own?
I can’t wait to read yours!
Thanks - Cate”
Hey, Cate! Thanks for popping in–my only advice is–write–ignore everything else and write. And listen–learn to take criticism whether it’s harsh or not. Take it with a gracious attitude and keep plugging onward. And I have an agent, doll. I’d never evah submit on my own. I is askairt
Lori–hey, honey! I use my experiences as a trophy wife, I just don’t use them solely. LOL. I mingle a great deal of Marty’s personality in with that of a trophy wife’s traits
T.M–dude–I’m so in it’s pathetic. I thought my passion was the guitar, but it seems the drums have become my latest fixation. And what would we call ourselves if we had a band? One fabulous chick and Mark? LMAO
DC
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Dahhhling, as one who has tried the famous tater salad, I think you could achieve some world peace if you’d share the recipe.
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Fabulous and funny as usual!! LOLLOL READ Dakota’s books! Her prose is wonderful and the stories are terrific too!! (And I thought I was supposed to handle world peace.
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Dakota,
Accidently Dead was great! Lovin Nina’s potty mouth…….lol. I was so excited to see Accidently Human coming out, not soon enough for me but I will wait, but was really confused by the title, I thought you were going to go a whole different direction, could you let me read it earlier……….please please PLEASE???
Love ya
Lynda
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Peggy? heeeyyyyyy! Thanks for the box of granola bars, love!
Jaye–no. LOL
Lynda? Double no. LOLLOL
Qwill? My potato salad is THAT good. Thanks for the kind words, babe!
DC
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I loved Dakota’s interview she is funny and to the point. I think in a way we all have a nina of some kind but I am Nina I always tell it like it is but with less cursing. So I can’t wait to read acciedently dead and accidently human. Question: What is Wanda turned into or does she stay the same? Question: Did you turn Nina into a vampire or is that just a rumor?
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Hey, Stephanie!
Wanda–I’m not tellin’
And nope, it’s not rumor that Nina’s a vampire–it’s as real as the fact that my butt’s no longer a size 4. LOL
Thanks for popping in!
DC
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Are you sure yellow isn’t in your color wheel? What colors are in your color wheel?
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Yellow is in no one’s color wheel, darling–and diamonds, Prada shoes, and Russian caviar are in my color wheel. Snort.
DC
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Dakota ~ I love your sense of humor! lol If your books are anything like your interview, I will have to add them to my TBR.
If you you had to stop writing, what would you do for a living instead?
Katie
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I think I’m scared to meet Dakota in person, now, despite all the nice things people say about you!
No need to enter me; I’m just letting you know I popped in and we’ve got this posted over at Win a Book. Dakota, you’re cool (If scary) and you deserve all the attention you’re getting. If we can help you get more attention, holler.
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DC: I’m thinking your team vs. Mark’s team.
I’d make up band names, but i’m not nearly obscene enough for this crowd.
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I just finished Accidentally Dead this past weekend. Yet again, I had my husband staring at me like I was a tool because I was laughing so hard (he did this previously with The Accidental Werewolf). You are truly a one of a kind writer.
My question is, do you use any real life people (i.e. actors, models, old flames, etc.) to base your characters looks on?
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Katie Bug–DON’T DO IT. Your eyes will bleed. LOL And if I had to stop writing I’d ‘ho for dollars. Yeah, I said it–I went there.
no, I joke because seriously, I just don’t think I can keep up with my roots, ya know?
Susan Helene of the very fancy name ( I love it–can I borrow it sometime?)–Me? Scary? Noooooo. I’m so not scary. Well, unless your afraid of big hair and a ton of makeup–then I’m DAUNTING. LOL
Thanks for stopping in, ladies!
DC
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I just wanted to stop by and say hi and leave some love and support.
Have an awesome day.
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Hey there Dakota,
I recently read The Accidental Werewolf and am now reading Accidently Dead. I love them both.
My question for you is:
If you had to choose what paranormal to be, what would it be? A vampire or a werewolf?
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AriesRain–is being a one of a kind writer like being unique? That word was the kiss of death in any beauty pageant. LOL And if hubby’s using you as a tool–rawk ON, my sistah!
I use real life traits of people I’m close to, definitely. But I never necessarily use all the characteristics of just one person in my writing. I like flavah and variety
That includes personality traits and quirks as well.
DC
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T.M? We’d crush Mark and his team. Like mega death, and I think we’d be the MILFS. tee hee.
Lee Anne–thanks, babe!
Ruth–hmmmmm. I think I’m going werewolf because I so don’t want to give up lobster
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Hi, Dakota!
After Wanda’s book, do you have any idea if maybe you’re gonna start another series or anything?
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Katie ! Go out immediately and buy Dakota’s books. Your eyes won’t bleed. THOUSANDS of us can attest to being (almost) completely normal after reading them.
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Oh!
Are you a potty mough in real life as your characters? You are, aren’t you?
I KNEW it.
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Oh, your eyes WILL bleed, but you’ll be laughing too hard to care.
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OK - twit, facebook and myspace.
My question is… do you have a face in your head of the characters before you start writing? Are they composites of people or do you find someone you know and they become your character?
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DC - Yes unique. Not the “kiss of death” kind either. I love that I still find myself belly laughing well after I am done reading one of your books. Oh, and “fucktard” has been a favorite in my family’s vocab for a number of years, so it pulls on the heartstrings a little when I hear/read someone else say it.
Yes, my hubby is good at using me as a tool as well. That is why I keep his sexy-but-opinionated ass around. LOL
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Dakota, first I just want to say that I love your books and I think you are hysterical!
I have a question. Do you ever think that you will write a book from the male perspective, like you have written from Nina’s perspective?
Also, will you ever write again focusing solely on Wanda? I would love to see everyone struggle through maybe a furry pregnancy. Hahaha.
Thanks again, have a great night!
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Keep the books coming. I also like Kindle. I found it interesting that you take real life as your muse. A great idea.
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Peggy ~ I was never “normal” any way. lol I have to read these now.
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That was hysterical about the response to telling the difference between the colas! I’d love to hear more about how she structures her day to get all that writing in!
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Where did you get your latest inspiration for your current writing project?
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I love the combination of humor and the paranormal so I look forward to reading your books. I think I’ll start with accidentally dead because I have a weakness for vampires.
Great interview!
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What was your favorite book when you were growing up?
And do you ever envision stepping in to another genre just for a test drive?
Haven’t read your books, but am adding you to my TBR. They sound great!
Thanks so much,
RebekahC
littleminx at cox dot net
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StUmBlEd this blog
RebekahC
littleminx@cox.net
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Also, I left a comment on three of the Dakota Cassidy reviews.
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LOL! I recall hearing about the Mary Kay convention that took place in the same hotel that year at National. Unfortunately, I couldn’t make that conference, but the stories were priceless, especially when I heard some of our writers say a group of the MK posse at a bull riding honky tonk bar looking as if they’d just been caught with their hands in the cookie jar…or the Mac counter at Nordstrom.
Would love to be entered into your contest!
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Dakota
I love your characters they are so real, the situations the family drama just the mundane lives are adventurous.
Sisses
Caden
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Lol Love your stories. Haven’t got to Nina’s yet but she the most like me so yep I am going to get this one soon I hope. Okay can we have a smidge more imput on Wanda’s hero. I am so darn curious.
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Wendy–Well, sort of. I have a stand alone called Kiss and Hell in the summer of 09. I MIGHT have something planned after Wanda–we shall see and I’m a potty mouth in my mind–that’s it, I swear. LOL
Marnie–did you just call me a twit? Tee hee. Um, no, typically I have a very vague idea of what they’ll look like. Mostly hair color–they develop as I write them.
Becky–I’d so love to do a male POV, but in romance, I don’t know that I’d do it primarily in the male perspective, and I’m all about easy. That could be tough, Yup! Wanda’s out in March 2009.
William–thanks for dropping by!
Patricia–thank you!
Rebekah–The Outsiders–and oh, definitely I see myself in another genre. I love versatility and change.
Michelle B–I just had a what if moment–like what if you were a demon and you lived your life pretty clean, but ended up in Hell anyway. You know, like clerical error.
Kristin–I write at night. From like 10-5 or so mostly–so I get up around 11 or 12–do my housework, prepare dinner for everyone, spend some time with my sons and honeybunny, then hit the keyboard.
DC
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Christina–oh, what a con that was. They really were very nice, but some of the rulz is just too tight fo da likes a me.
Caden–thank you!
PamK–who lubs you, Coke drinker?
DC
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Hey Dakota, thanks for joining us today
oh, and do you ever accomplish the 8-10 hours a day writing schedule? I’m lucky if I find that much free time in a month, let alone in a week ;/
Do you listen to music while you write? and if so, then what? I know I ask this question all the time, but seriously, I’m starting to build up a killer playlist
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Hi, Dakota. Your books are awesome. Can’t wait wait for the next one.
What do you enjoy doing in your ’spare’ time?
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Wow, Dakota, did I just read that you do your writing from 10-5 at night. That’s a pretty harsh schedule, although obviously it works for you. What does it mean for your family life though? How has your family adjusted to the demands of your career?
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Hey, Sarai! I do sometimes listen to music. Mostly it’s classical like Vivaldi, Mozart, Pagninni (SP). Stuff without words because then I’m singing along instead of writing. LOL. I do most times accomplish the 8-10, but sometimes it’s only 6-7. it just depends on if I’ve come to a point in the book where I’m stuck and need to recharge.
Yo, yo, yo, Estella! Thanks for dropping by, and mostly I read, garden, swim, catch a movie or play Rock band these days. I know… pathetic, eh?
JK–You did read that, and I consider it my job. it’s one I love, no doubt, but I’d devote that much time or more to a full time job outside my home. So I try to look at it as my business and my workplace is my office.
As a single parent my sons knew I’d have to really work it in order to support us–I think they’re just grateful I’m not working it at Wal-Mart. They’re also older now, so they have their own stuff they’re involved in, too. But We have dinner together, watch TV together–take in a movie. What I’m truly hoping is they learn from my work ethic and no matter how small the job, give it your best effort, ya know?
DC
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What??? No NIN blaring whilst you write?
I had a couple of questions in mind but by the time I got here, they had already been asked. Please excuse the smoke as I contemplate a new one.
If you could pick a book by someone else to write a scene or chapter for, whose book would you pick, what character would you write as/about and why?
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Hey Dakota,
Its Me!!!!!!hehehehe…. Ya already know that I love the books and have been sharing what I have written by you, Michele, and Mark here at good ole boring Ft. Riley…. My question is why in the world is it so hard to find books by you guys without having to go a million miles to a Barnes and Nobles???????
Tell your distributor that even us lowly little military wives need a good snark every now and then and get off their duffs and send them out here…. I can almost guarentee they will be off the shelf faster than they can stock them……
Loves to ya
Cindy Mac
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Do you have any favorite authors to read?
Like say, Mark Henry or Michelle Bardsley?
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Just stopping by.
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HEy DC
I have just started “The Accidental Werewolf” and am Loving it thus far!! I know I am a bit slow on the draw to get the books read but I think it was worth the wait!! Can’t wait till “The Accidental Human” Comes out…..
2 Q’s for ya - What inspired you to start writting in the first place? And…..how do you keep the creative juices flowing?
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Uh, Wendy–WHO? Never heard of ‘em. LMAO
DC
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LOL. Uh huh.
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LOL re Nine Inch Nails!
My two, completely unrelated questions….
Do downloads of books to Kindle count towards total sales for the NYT bestseller list and other such lists?
Where can I find that “Whirled Peas” potato salad recipe of yours?
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Just wondering what the inspiration was for your male characters?
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Becky–NO NIN. NONE. Evah. Unless you want for me to go emo on ya with a butter knife. LOL And I’d have a hard time picking–it’s between Nina Bangs and Dean Koontz. Talk about reaming, huh? LOL
Cindy–I dunno, babe. Michele Bardsley and I are doing a Books A Million opening in November. They seemed to know who we were… Jeez, I hope they didn’t confuse us with really big authors or we’ll lose our free cinnamon buns…
Beth–glad you stopped by!
Kaisquared–hmmmm, I dunno. Seeing as I’ll prolly never ever see that list, in the end it won’t matter, eh? LOL. Seriously, I’m not sure. And The Whirled Peace of potato salad recipe is no recipe. I just made it up. If you have 2 grand, I’ll send it to you
Rebecca–mostly it’s just men I grew up around and sometimes a little of my own honeybunny thrown in for good measure. If the heroes snarky, then it’s based on my boyfriend Rob
DC
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I always enjoy your interviews !!!
and your interviewees ! LOL
Thanks Rachel…Sorry I was late though!
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I have to say your books are the first to get me hooked in one chapter even though I read a different book at least once a week, even if it is a reread. I have reread both Accidental books a few times already. I will be looking for your earlier books next time I have a few extra $$$ to spend on books, I am a frequent borrower at the library right now. Seriously I sould earn miles or points for how often I go in there.
I don’t really have any more questions, just praise. You really are a great writer.
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Aw, thanks, Rebecca! I appreciate the kind words
DC
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I love the accidental series and can’t wait for Accidental Human. Will you please write another book in this series? I also have Wolf Mates and I can’t wait to read this AGAIN!
Denise
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Denise have you read Polanski Brothers: Home of Eternal Rest? It’s my ABSOLUTE favorite of the ebooks. Not that I don’t love many of the others but Joy (named after Joyfully Reviewed I’ve heard) is priceless!
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your books always sound so good!
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o and i LOVE your sense of humor!
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Thank you, Denise, and we’ll see how my editor feels about another after Wanda
Peggy–you’re absolutely correct. I did name the heroine after Joy from Joyfully reviewed who was my first ever rabid fan. LOL
DC
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Thank you, Tami!
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Just wanted to let you know that I absolutely adore your books. Gotta say, I’m waiting in anticipation (very curious anticipation) for Wanda’s story.
And by the way…Barry has nothing on any of the “Accidental” guys. Paranormal trumps all. Even a delicious voice. Mmmm.
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LOL–thanks, Sara and I’ll be giving away an ARC soon for Wanda so stay tuned!
DC
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Why did you choose to write paranormals? do you write in any other genres?
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Colleen G–so glad to hear you’re enjoying the book–thanks for the kind words, and I get my creative juices flowing by buying a six-pack of Creative Juice at the 7-Eleven
No, I’m kidding. Mostly I plot with my BFF’s Renee George and Michele Bardsley. I get like a crazy thought (go fig) and I call them up and say–what if… then we bounce stuff back and forth and that gets me hummin’
DC
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margay–I think paranormal sorta chose me. I was reviewing books for an online site and began reading tons of them. Given time and some booze, I began to see the lighter side of being a werewolf or a vampire and the rest just sort of happened.
I mean, doesn’t everyone think werewolves look like dogs and could mistakenly be thrown in the pound–or is that just me? LOL
And so far I write mostly paranormal. Though I do have some old e-books that’re contemps.
DC
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DC wrote: “And, uh, WHO’S Kristin? LOL”
Are you trying to be funny now or do you just want me to shriek and embarrass you in front of the Amish folk again?
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rofl technically i guess you could say i’m a coke drinker since i drink diet Dr Pepper which is a coke product. If you inner self is like Nina. What character of yours is like your outer self.
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Hi Dakota,
Love your accidental series, I hope there are lots more. I really like the covers so far, were you happy with them?
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LMAO, KIim C. I serioulsy didn’t know who you meant there until you reminded me
PamK–my outer is definitely Marty. I’m all about cute clothes and shoes.
hey, Lilly K! I love, love, love my covers. I couldn’t have been happier with them!
DC
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Hi Dakota, I would never read a paranormal book before finding ebooks. I absolutely LOVE ebooks and so I have all of your ebooks. I haven’t purchased the Vampire Print books simply because Paranormal books are never first on my list but I just read an interview from CT (reviewer’s choice for Accidentally Dead) and loved how there are true to life problems and pranks that happen in your books that make it fun to read and not the dark and scary impression I get when I think of Vampires.
You must be so thrilled to have reader’s comment on how much they love your stories. Keep them coming as I look forward to reading more of them! Congrats!! You deserve your success.
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What is this about Mary Kay skirts? Because I’m pretty sure I know some people selling MK stuff and I already crack on them a bit
I really am going to have to check out these books though-I just saw them for the first time at the bookstore the other day (my bookstore categorizes stuff weird so I tend to discover things in odd places)….Anywho, I am very interested now!
(If it weren’t so late I’m sure I’d have some sort of intelligent question…or one masquerading as an intelligent one.)
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Hey, Debbie E! No, my vampires are anything but scary–trust me
Lucille–thanks for popping in! And the MK skirt deal has to do with never wearing pants in public–I think. Don’t quote me.
DC
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Hi Dakota! I just want to say that I think you totally rock! My question is more of a random tangent: What is your favorite Barry Manilow song? (Mine would be “Weekend in New England”)
(^_^)
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OMG, Takara–ME, TOO!!! That and Can’t Smile Without You–or Daybreak. it’s a tough call for me
DC
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I posted about this over here:
http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2008/09/win-it-wednesday-update.html
As for my questions, here are two:
1. What songs would go on the playlist to your series?
2. If you weren’t writing about werewolves, what other paranormal creature would you have picked?
And any plans for a new book or series after these?
-Lauren
Lauren51990 at aol dot com
http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
Charity Project: Want a Marked up Book? Click for details!
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Hey!!
I posted about this over here:
http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2008/09/win-it-wednesday-update.html
As for my questions, here are two:
1. What songs would go on the playlist to your series?
2. If you weren’t writing about werewolves, what other paranormal creature would you have picked?
And any plans for a new book or series after these?
-Lauren
Lauren51990 at aol dot com
http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
Charity Project: Want a Marked up Book? Click for details!
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Just a quick thank you to Rachel and all of you for having me today! I appreciate the support and all the great questions!
Dakota
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Hi Dakota! I’ve heard great things about this series, and I love a good laugh with my paranormal, so you’re on my (ever growing) TBR list! Other than paranormal fiction (whether it’s urban fantasy, paranormal romance, or what not), is there another genre of fiction you’d like to try writing? If you could bring a fictional character (yours or someone else’s) to life for one day to hang out with, who would it be and what would you do? Thanks!
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Hi Dakota! Thanks for taking time to do this interview and answer questions.
What are you currently reading for your own personal pleasure?
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I enjoyed the interview are you a fan of shows like buffy the vampire slayer/ Dr who and if so what are your favorites
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What inspires you for your cover designs? They are wonderful!
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I don’t know why none of my posts posted…hmm….
But here are my questions:
1. What songs would you pick for your books playlist?
2. Any plans for a completely different novel or series?
I also blogged about this here:
http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2008/09/win-it-wednesday-update.html
Thanks!
Lauren
lauren51990 at aol dot com
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I don’t know why none of my posts posted…hmm….
But here are my questions:
1. What songs would you pick for your books playlist?
2. Any plans for a completely different novel or series?
I also blogged about this here:
http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2008/09/win-it-wednesday-update.html
Thanks!
Lauren
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I don’t know why none of my posts posted…hmm….
But here are my questions:
1. What songs would you pick for your books playlist?
2. Any plans for a completely different novel or series?
I also blogged about this here:
http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2008/09/win-it-wednesday-update.html
Thanks!
Lauren
lauren51990@aol.com
http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
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Hello,
I don’t know why none of my posts posted…hmm….
But here are my questions:
1. What songs would you pick for your books playlist?
2. Any plans for a completely different novel or series?
I also blogged about this here:
http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2008/09/win-it-wednesday-update.html
Thanks!
Lauren
lauren51990@aol.com
http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
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I added you on facebook.
I’m really interested in these books, I’m going to have to get to Borders and pick ‘em up right away
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Hey, Kim B. I’d love to do some YA (young adult) because I’m honestly still 15 in my mental capacity. LOL. And I’d definitely choose Nina from Accidentally Dead. She has no filter from brain to mouth–so she says whatever she feels, and even if it’s brash and abrasive–I dig that kind of freedom
Daelith–I’m currently into the Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz.
Dorothy–believe it or not, I’ve never seen an episode of Buffy or any of the preceding vamp shows. I know–what kind of paranormal writer am I?
Roseann–I was blessed with some uber awesome cover ju-ju. I just got crazy lucky with the artist who completely got the story.
Keket–thank you!
DC
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I’ve asked this of several other authors and am always pleased by the answer. If you could travel back in time, which time period would you choose and why?
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I have been reading your interview and find that it sounds like I will enjoy your books, so I am going to go see if I can find one to try out!
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Read both books and loved them. I’m waiting, hoarding pizza, potato salad, tiaras and cheesecake in anticipation of Accidentally Human. As for a catagory, how about Intelligant Woman’s Uban Fantsay or how the World would be if WOmen were totally in chsrge? I’ve added your books to my list of favorites and bought an extra copy of each for my local library!
Louise
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Do you require complete quiet when writing, or, does music sometimes assist you?
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Laura K–I’d so go back to the fifties. Things were so much diff then. Love the music, love the simplicity of the era.
Debi–thank you!
Louise-thank you, as well!
Ed–I can do either or it just depends on where I’m at. If the wordage is flowing, music’s great–if not, I like quiet
DC
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Great review! Enjoyed reading it.
You’ve been tagged! The Muse tagged me and I chose you! Write eight things you would like to share or that people don’t know about you, then tag eight others.
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Hi Dakota,
About the Kindle and its ilk.
Don’t yoou miss the feel of a printed book in your hands? Something you can carry arounf to the toilet, the beach, the mall, leave open on your bedside table etc.
I can’t really see myself giving up the printed word for an electronic one.
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Hey Carol!
Thanks for stopping by today.
I have a Kindle and absolutely love it. BUT I still have lots of books here from before. It would take me years to read them all. LOL I still do read paper books and enjoy them. If a favorite author doesn’t have a Kindle version coming out, I will always buy their new releases the week they come out in print. This helps them hopefully hit the NYT Best seller lists and other lists. 
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hey, Carol! Oh, I love a print book, but that I can have a variety of venues to read with–like say I’m going on vacay and I want to bring more clothes than books, ya know? Given that I’m a quick reader, if I can dump 20 books on my e-reader, versus bring 20 with me in my suitcase–one I have to carry–I’m all in
DC
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Ooops here is where I posted it on Win a Book.
http://westofmars-winabook.blogspot.com/2008/09/autographed-copies-of-accidental.html
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