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How The Witches Came Into My Life
Many thanks to Bitten By Books for having me here to talk about witches and how they came to choose me.
As a fan of paranormal books, it was a given I’d start writing them. After writing a few for Harlequin American Romance and Silhouette Intimate Moments, I knew I wanted to write MORE.
The thing is what would I write? My agent at the time suggested dark edgy vampires and while I enjoy reading about them, it didn’t strike a chord with me. I have a dark, demented, and quirky sense of humor. How would that work with the nightwalkers?
What I usually do is let my imagination take over. Think of it as soup simmering on the stove.
Before I knew it, Jazz Tremaine hopped into my head. From the beginning I knew she was a 700+ year young witch who’d been expelled from the Witches Academy. That she eliminated curses, drove a ’57 T-Bird convertible haunted by a cranky ghost, and she wore magick bunny slippers.
Jazz was just the tip of the iceberg and from the first word I wrote I knew witches was what I was supposed to write.
So let’s talk witches. For TV and movie, do you prefer Samantha Stevens, Witches of Eastwick or Practical Magic witches?
If you were a witch what would be your first spell?
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She will be giving away 2 signed copies of Hex in High Heels and 1 signed copy of Wicked by Any Other Name
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Hi Linda,
As a follower of The Witchy Chicks, I was so juiced to hear you were going to be here today.
I’m getting into The Witches of Eastwick (TV series), but LOVE Practical Magic.
I do have one question, you’ve definitely established yourself in the industry. Do you have any tips for an aspiring author?
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Hi Linda. Thanks so much for joining us here today.
Out of the choices you asked about, I would have to pick Samantha from Bewitched. I loved that show. However, I would also have to pick Willow and Tara from Buffy.
Hmmm — a first spell. I may have to think about that one and come back later to post it. My first reaction may start a fight, so I’ll ponder some more…
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Thanks for spending time with us today.
I love your books. My question is, do you like doing series books, such as the “Hex” stories more than single titles?
I have RSVP’s and spread the word.
Thanks,
Fallon H.
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Hi Linda!!! Thanks for being here. I would have to pick Willow from Buffy with Samantha coming in second. I just want that spell where you wake-up and can just wave a handle or wiggle a nose and you are dressed and perfectly ready for your day.
I was wondering how did you make the job from paranormal fan to writer. Did you just sit down and decide today I’m going to write?
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Hello Linda, 1st poor Fluff and Puff.
Is there going to be another Blair story?
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5.Hi linda, I love these books, and your characters. my question is how did you come up with the idea for the books about Jazz the witch? and how do you do your research ?
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I RSVPed & #8 done
While I haven’t read any of your Jazz Tremaine books( I do have the first two but in a series I tend to wait to read them until I have 3 or 4 as I hate to wait for the next one to come out), I have read and loved your Silhouette’s. Gosh, I didn’t realize I had read so many of them until I checked out your book list. I especially enjoyed your Dreamscape book, “Twist of Fate”. My question is “What is on your bedside table right now to be read?
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Hi Linda,
To answer your question, I think my favorite witches are the Mayfair Witches from the Anne Rice novels. Then again, I grew up watching Betwitched and dreamed of being Tabitha. It’s SO hard to choose! I am watching Eastwick now and slowly getting into it. We’ll see how it turns out.
Do you remember the first paranormal book/series that you read that really hooked you into this genre?
Thanks Theresa
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ll?
Definitely Samantha Stevens and my first spell would be cast on the book store so that every book I wanted to read would immediately be in my personal library( wait that’s a Kindle isn’t it) no a book to hold in my hands!
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Hey Linda,
I prefer Jeannie from I Dream of Jeannie (Barbara Eden was hilarious!!!). As for my very first spell as a witch, it would definitely have to be a spell to promote health, wealth, prosperity, physical/mental/spiritual strength for all my loved ones!!!
Questions for you…Turnabout is fair play…
*What would be the first spell that you would cast?
*Who do you think would do Jazz T. justice if your book was turned into a movie???
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Happy Reading!!!
Anna
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I love all the quirky titles of the books in the series! How do you come up with them?
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JJ
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Hi Linda,
I have not yet read your books, but definitely plan to….they sounds great and i love witches. My question is how many books to you plan for the Jazz series? (sorry if this is a repeated question)
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van
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I just love your books! I want a pair of slippers bunny slippers!!
Keep up the great writing!
Will you being bringing any other characters to life in stories soon?
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I can’t wait to read your books.
Witches can be such fun.
Favorite witch would be Samantha and Rachel Marianna Morgan
I would love a spell that would do my housework for me so I could keep reading.
Ok,
I rsvp’d
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Thank you for having these events.
I am constantly finding new authors to read thru them.
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Hi Linda!
Samantha Stevens is my all-time favorite witch, but others have their charms. (Yes, pun intended.)
I FINALLY got my copy of HEX in HIGH HEELS. Took the bookstore longer than usual to get them in, but I’m dying to dive in. Congratulations, Linda! You rock!
Light,
Nancy Haddock
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Hi Linda,
Why a haunted T-bird?
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Hi Linda. Your books sound wonderful. As a direct descendant of one of the famous (infamous?) witches of Salem (Rebecca Nurse) I have always been fascinated by all things witch-related. If I was a witch, I have no idea about the 1st spell I would cast. It depends if teh whole “Charmed” rule about not casting spells for personal gain applies or not. If it didn’t, I think I would love to be a world-famous recording artist.
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(1) Already own books 1-3, waiting for Hex in High Heels to come in at my local bookstore
(2) Will Jazz and Nick being getting another shot at being the main characters? I know you said at Amberkatze that next book was going to be Maggie’s…who is Maggie?
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Oh, and I like Samantha Stevens except for the whole repressing-herself-for-sake-of-mortal-life thing. I think if I was a witch, I’d want to be like the Charmed variety. Kick-ass powers balanced with normal life - no repressing.
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Hello Linda,
Welcome and thank you for being here with us today.
Which was the hardest book to write and why?
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Well to pick a tv pr movie witch, I’m going to agree with Carol… definitely Willow on Buffy. But really I’d pick the all time master wizard, Merlyn. I am Medievalgrrl after all.
Now if we are talking literature, I’ll go with the Lady of the Lake.
My spell would be to take calories out of all the sinful foods we love.
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Ursula D
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I wasn’t sure if my post would count as I wrote it before 10:30. So, I duplicated it. Sorry!
Fallon H.
Thanks for spending time with us today.
I love your books. My question is, do you like doing series books, such as the “Hex” stories more than single titles?
I have RSVP’s and spread the word.
Thanks,
Fallon H.
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Hi Linda!
I haven’t had a chance to read your books yet but I will be on the lookout for them from now on and I love the covers!
I’m a newletter subscriber & I’ve RSVP!
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Actually I take back the other spell…. I need a spell that can stop time so I can catch up with everything I’m working on.
Ursula D.
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For media witches, probably the women of Practical Magic; while I enjoy watching Samantha, she’s a bit of a doormat.
My very first spell? It depends on my mood. Right now, anyone who thinks about abusing a child is suddenly struck with debilitating stomach cramps, every time they think about it. It’s worse if they actually do anything. As long as they don’t do or think about, they’re fine.
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And I forgot to mention, I RSVP’d. I’m looking forward to finding your books, Linda. I’m not sure how I’ve missed them.
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rsvp’s
Gee, your books sure sound cute. Hope to get to read them soon!
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My first spell, more money!!
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Were you ever embarrassed, in the begining of your writing [the sexy stuff :)], to have your family members read it? I’m dealing with that right now.. If you have any advice that would be wonderful.
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Just wanted to give a shout out to my fellow FF&P chapter mate, Linda! Woot!
So proud of your success, my friend!
My first spell…a painless labor and delivery for my upcoming childbirth experience! I wish! LOL
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Linda is a sweetheart! I’m not participating in the contest; but if you’re the kind of reader who plays the ‘casting game’ with your favorite fiction, come to Storycasting.com and post a cast for “Hex In High Heels” - here’s a direct link - http://tinyurl.com/ylmt4kf . Who do YOU see in the movie/TV version? Go buy the book so you can start casting!
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I am a big fan of witches too. It all started with Samantha Stevens. I so wanted to have powers growing up. LOL. Movie witches would have to be the Sally Owens (Sandra Bullocks character) in Practical Magic. I also liked the Charmed sisters. Of course the show started getting silly so I don’t watch it much any more. I’m always looking for stories about witches and look forward to any authors books that come out about them.
I am a member of the bittenbybooks newsletter and I also RSVP’d.
Earlene G.
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Hi Linda,
Just wanted to drop by and say “Hi”, wishing you the best of luck with all your Witchy” books…First spell? Hmmm, I just might have to hex me a sexy vampire…lol….*Hugs*….Tabs
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Hi Linda, just wanted to stop by and tell you that I truly enjoy your books. They inspire my imagination and are just plain fun.
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Who is your favorite secondary character in your books and why?
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Linda, I’m so glad Jazz and witches is what you chose to write about!
Do you know how many books are going to be in the Series? If this question has already been asked I’m sorry. I also want to tell you I love the cover of your books! Very eye catching!
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Hi Linda,
These books are in my To Be Purchased list (which is huge, and completely separate from my To Be Read pile), so I don’t really have a question to ask
However I would like to win a copy of your books.
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Hi, I rssed. My question is: Is moonstone lake a real place and if not where or what gave
You the idea for moonstone? I started reading Hex in high heels last night amd I love it.
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Hello Linda,
thanks for coming here and spending time with us. I admit I didn’t know about your works, so I’m grateful to BBB for inviting you here today.
To answer your question, I absolutely loved Charmed, but out of your three I’d pick Samantha, hands down. As for my first spell, I don’t really know what it’d be. I’d have to think about it, so as to be sure that it doesn’t backfire in some way…
I’d like to ask you:
- is this the only project you’re currently working on?
- do you personally believe in magic?
Thanks!
Valentina R.
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HI, I rsvp’d and all that stuff. I have not read your books. They Do sound interesting. Are they humorous?
Thanks..
I get the newsletter for BBB
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2. Great interview!
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Hi, Linda!! Great interview, I love your book titles and I can’t wait to read them. I love that BBB has these interviews, I am getting to know more authors and finding some great books to read. I am going out to buy Hex In High Heels tonite.
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Fond and warm greetings, Linda. Thanks for coming to BBB!
I’ve been eyeing your books for some time, witches being something that interests me. If you could collaborate on a writing project with anyone alive or dead who would you choose and why.
If “I” were a witch what would be “my” first spell would possibly be a good-luck spell for some friends. I have a couple of friends who was hit hard by the recession, and they deserve a little luck in their lives than the endless and continous badluck. Anything to drive the stress away for them.
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I haven’t read your books, but they sound good, so I will read them. I RSVP’d
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Fun post! If I was to be a witch I would want to be like one of the sisters from Charmed. And my first spell? To bring back my body before I had 2 kids.
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Hi Linda,
I’ve been wanting to read your books. I think I’m going to have to put them at the top of my to read pile.
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I love Pratical Magic witches and Bewitched.
A spell–hmmm…For my house to clean itself. lol
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I’m so glad I stopped by today to find out about your books. They definitely sound interesting.
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I’d go with Practical Magic myself, though the Witches of Eastwick was highly entertaining. Have you thought about writing about any other paranormal characters, like vampires, werewolves, faeries, etc.?
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I forgot to answer the questions. Practical Magic witches were really cool they did alot of spell magic, Bewitched I liked because she could twitch her nose, and a first spell??? to have my 3 yr old son potty trained, that would be a big help!!!!! Thanks Linda
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I would def be an Eastwick kind of witch, as far as a spell I can’t think of anything except maybe a protection spell for my children
Can’t wait to read your books!
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Hi Linda,
If you could trade places with anyone, real or fiction, past or present, who would it be and why?
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I haven’t read all of your books, but I have loved the ones that I have. My question is which book was your favorite to write and why?
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Merry meet Linda!!!
I cannot wait to read your books!!! I really love the cover art you chose for them! I haven’t watched the Eastwick Witches on tv, but I really enjoyed the Charmed series with the Halliwell sisters. Of the three witches you chose I would lean towards the Practical Magic witches! That was such a great movie. I personally would love a weight loss spell! I would much rather be reading books than working out:) Tell us more about the possibility of a tv series! That would be great! Much success!
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The first spell I would cast would be for understanding and tolerance of our fellow humans. There is way too much intolerance in this world.
Your books sound like fun. I like paranormals, but like to read the lighter side once in a while.
Keep up the good writing.
Patricia B
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Hi Linda,
Where are your fav places to visit? and do you use them in your stories?
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Ooohhh, I think I am going to check out your books. Well I do not many witches except the Charmed ones. I am just immersing into the supernatural.
If I was a witch what would be my first spell?
Hmm…that would be to enrich my intelligence. XD
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Hi Linda! I really adore your books. I picked up the first in the series about two months ago and I couldn’t stop laughing while I was reading it. It was just so neat. The whole concept is just awesome.
So my question, lets see… Okay. What are your favorite scenes to write?
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Hi, Linda! Is the “soup simmering on the stove” similar to the witch’s brew bubbling in a cauldron?
I love the “witch with a twitch”, the beautiful and mischievous Samantha Stevens!
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Hi, Linda! Your Jazz Tremaine series sounds great! I’ve read tons of vampire, werewolf & demon paranormal romances, but there doesn’t seem to be as many featuring witches. I’m looking forward to reading about Jazz! I loved the movie Practical Magic. The two aunts were the best! I recently read The Trouble with Magic by Madelyn Alt. I really enjoyed the story of Maggie discovering her powers as a witch. Congratulations on your new release!!
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Hi Linda!
Of the tv/movie witches u mentioned, I prefer Witches of Eastwick but overall my favorite movie witches are the ones in the Harry Potter films
If I were a witch my first spell would be a healing spell for my arthritis, lol!
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Hi Linda,
I love Fluff and Puff (And Jazz, of course). And actually, I am a witch…but if I tell you the first spell I cast, I’d have to turn you into a toad
Also love lots of your Witchy Chicks pals. Yazzie and Candy are two of my favorite writers (and women).
And I mentioned you in the online writer’s class I’m teaching on Witchcraft for the paranormal author (so if you weren’t famous before, that ought to take care of it).
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Hello Linda, haven’t had the pleasure of reading any of your books.
But they do sound like intriguing stories.
Samantha Stevens of course, but I did like Practical Magic and Witches of Eastwick very much.
First spell would be for a job.
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Hiya Linda!
Samantha Stevens all the way! Gosh, I loved that tv show!
I’ve not had a chance to read your Jazz Tremaine books yet. How many books are slated for the series? I read somewhere that the magick bunny slippers are named Fluff and Puff. Which is the left bunny and which is the right bunny?
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Hi Lisa,
Sorry for the delay. I’m at a conf. this weekend.
First off, read all you can in the genre you want to write. Don’t think “I want to write like so and so”. Write like you. Take writing workshops, get all the basics down.
Linda
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Carol M,
Very good choice!
Linda
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Hi Fallon,
The Hex books are single titles. It’s only called a series since the characters are connected.
Linda
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Hi Heather C
I’ve been published for almost 30 years and my idea for my first paranormal came about from a trip to Monterey. From then on I was hooked, but paranormals weren’t as popular in the 80s.
Linda
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Hi Cyd
Blair will show up in future books. I’m not sure if she’ll have another book of her own but anything can happen!
Linda
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Hi Linda,
Interesting questions…
I’ll answer yours first before I ask mine.:)
The best media witch was Endora from Bewitched. Why? Because she did not compromise who she was. She was a strong woman who wasn’t willing to dumb down her powers for a man. She was intelligent and had many wise things to say. She was not bubble headed or a power hungry teen or a woman afraid of her own power. Yes, she could cause problems, but she always stood her ground and would make amends if she knew she was wrong. Oh…and she always swore by the Goddess Hecate.;) I didn’t catch that until I was an adult watching the show.
As for my first spell…sorry…that’s Oathbound.:)
Now that I’ve answered yours, time to answer mine.:) It’s all very good to write paranormal fiction about witches, but witches are real and practice a real religion. How do you deal with the fact that Witchcraft if a real religion in this day and age, protected, at least here in Canada under our Charter of Rights? I know that it’s similarly protected in the US, but not under what statute.
Cheers!
Karen Dales
http://thechosenchronicles.com
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Hi Cyd J
I’m sure Blair will show up again but no plans as of right now for her to have another book.
Linda
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Hi Heidi,
I can’t explain because it’s like Jazz just popped up.
I use locales I’m familiar with and just give them a new twist and for the magick, I talk to my pagan and wicca friends to get it right.
Linda
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Thanks Lisa!
I have the righs back to Twist of Fate and plan to bring it out on Kindle.
Right now I’m reading Chloe Neill’s Friday Night Bites
Linda
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Theresa,
There weren’t any paranormals that inspired me back then. I just knew I wanted to write books with a spooky twist.
Linda
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Hi Anna,
I’d want my house to clean itself.
The producer who optioned the books and I agree that Lena Headey would be great for Jazz.
Linda
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THanks JJ!
My editor came up with the titles.
Linda
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Hi Van,
There’s two more witch books coming up.
Linda
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Sorry! That last answer was for Jennifer T
Van, I’m looking at probably 16 books since there’s some multiples.
Linda
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Thanks Jude
Linda
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Nancy! A terrific vampire author
Thanks for coming by
Linda
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Hi Sandy G
I’ve always wanted a ‘56 T-Bird convertible so I thought I’d give one to Jazz. Irma was just a fun extra and seemed to fit very well.
Linda
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Lori C,
A sad history
Linda
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Hi Calliope,
I hope to write another Jazz and Nick book. Maggie is introduced in Hex in High Heels. It was supposed to be Thea’s book next but things changed.
Linda
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Sharon K,
So far they haven’t been hard, but that will probably change because I said that!
Linda
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Hi Linda,
So great to have you here on BBB. What was the closest experience you’ve ever had with magic?
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Thanks Terri W and Sewicked!
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Thanks Lisa M!
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Hi Linda,
Thank you for coming & sharing with us. It’s great learning about authors & their work that are new to me.
As for your question of the 3 would have to go with Practical Magic, and for 1st spell.. it would have to be a healing spell.
same questions for you.. what are your favorite, and what spell.
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Cool story. I haven’t started your series yet but I really want to.
How many are you planning? Anything else in the works?
If you could travel to any time period and witness an event in history what would it be and why?
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Kayla J
I started out writing traditional romance and people thought they were sexy! I’ve eased the family into my writing sexier books and they know Imm writing romance and they look at it as such.
Although my husband has gotten kidded for his bad back!
Linda
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Hey Kerri!
Thanks for coming by!
Linda
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Hey Jeff!
He’s right. Story casting is fun
Linda
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Hey Tabs!
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Hey Tabs!
Another witchy author! Thank you for stopping by!
Linda
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Thanks Brenda
I admit I love it when a book inspires me and revs up my muse.
Linda
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Alicia H
Easy — Fluff and Puff, my magick bunny slippers, they were real to me from the beginning. They’re on Twitter and MySpace and all too real in my mind. Scary, huh?
Linda
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Hi Pam B,
Around 16 books since some characters would have multiple books and there’s 13 witches.
Linda
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Hi Renee W
Moonstone Lake is loosely based on Arrowhead,Big Bear, and Julian, some mountain towns out here in So Cal.
Linda
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Hi Vale,
I’m also working on a YA urban fantasy, a humorous paranormal YA, and now my some of my backlist books have sold to Japan to be published as comic books.
Linda
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Vale,
Yes, I do believe in magic.
Linda
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Hi Deana H
Yes, they are humorous. At least I think they’re funny. :}
Linda
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Hi Tawania
I hope you enjoy it!
Linda
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Hi Raonaid,
What a wonderful spell!
I have always admired Katherine Hepburn and I bet she’s got some great stories about old Hollywood that I could write.
Linda
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Hi Miracle,
I have vampires, wizards, Fae and shapeshifters in the books
Linda
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Bridget H,
I’m a big old Hollywood fan so I’d say Carole Lombard. Go for that glamour.
Linda
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Susan S
I’d say Hex Appeal because of the add’l drama with Fluff and Puff in bunny slipper jail.
Linda
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so sorry I am a little late, had to work tonight. I just want to say Linda I am a huge fan, and have enjoyed your work since the Harlequin days. I have been following your Hex series from the beginning. My favorites of course are Fluff and Puff. I do hope they make more of an appearance in your latest, however, even if they don’t thats ok too, since as stated I love your books.
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Katherine D
The witches as a TV series is still in the pitching series. Because of Eastwick many don’t want to take a chance even if my witches are very different.
Linda
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Dina S,
I don’t have strict favorites since some places appeal to me according to my mood. But I do love places with a lot of history to them.
Linda
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Thanks Aori
Humor is a part of me. All my friends will say the same, but I have what I call a demented sense of humor which shows up in my books.
Linda
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Thanks Seri!
My favorite is writing secondary characters because there’s times I’m not sure what will happen!
Linda
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LOL Virginia C!
Definitely about the cauldron.
Linda
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THanks Deborah!!!
Hnm, good thing I look good in green.:}
Just as when I’ve been asked about spells it’s not something you do lightly. On one radio I was asked about a love spell for Brad Pitt. I explained if you weren’t real specific you could get Brad Pitt the beefy plumber.
Linda
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Thanks Ana,
I like creating something that makes the reader laugh.
Linda
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Hi Jacqueline L
Around 16 books.
Linda
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Hi Iokijo
I’d say Practical Magic and I Married A Witch
I’d consider a healing spell for those who need it most.
Linda
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Hi Karen
I respect the Craft and I’m writing about witches who have been in this world for over 700 years. I also have many pagan and Wicca friends who keep me on the right path.
Linda
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Hi Lesley,
I’d say closest are my pagan and Wicca friends but I’ve also had a dark fae in my back yard. My good friend Yasmine Galenorn helped me deal with it. An unsettli9ng experience!
Linda
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Hi Donna S
Around 16 books and I’m very curious about New Orleans in the 1800s.
Linda
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Hi Lori,
Thanks for being a long time fan!
Fluff and Puff refuse to be put off and they’ll show up now and then either in a book or as a short story included with the book.
They’ll be blogging about their time here at the Emerald City Conf. They’re still looking for the wizard. :}
Linda
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Hi Linda
I Would say Samantha from Bewitched and my first spell would be to heal my body that way I could be runing around like a young heathy witch.
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I would choose Practical Magic, the represent the reality that most people would go through. I RSVP I am a friends of both also.
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Hi Linda,
Thanks for being on Bitten By Books!
I love and have read each and everyone of your books and love them all! Jazz is great!
If I were to “have to” choose my favorite TV witches, I imagine it would have to be the ones from Practical Magic.
Do you plan on continuing this series? I really hope to see more!
Thank you,
Sue
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Hi Linda and welcome! Love the idea of a 700 year young witch.
So, what drew you to witches and magic? It’s a great subject I don’t see enough of (and maybe I’m just not looking in the right place… LOL).
For me, I’ll always love Sam from Bewitched. She had it all - a great family, an annoying but fun mother, you name it. Not only that, but a ton of patience! LOL But I think a combination of Sam, Hermoine from Harry Potter and a dash of Rachel Morgan (from Kim Harrison’s series) would make the perfect witch - smart, fun, and patient.
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Thanks again Linda!
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Hi Sue,
I plan to write the whole series as long as the readers stick with me. We all know it’s the sales that keep the publishers accepting our books.
Linda
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Hi Amy I,
My former agent thought I should write a dark edgy vampire book, but that wasn’t me. I can be snarky, people say they see a lot of me in Jazz and once I started plotting I knew witches and magick was a perfect fit for me.
Linda
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