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Bitten by Books is excited to welcome author Cinsearae Santiago and Jonathan (one of her characters) today as our featured interview! They will be talking with you and answering questions. Check out the contest at the end of this post! You could win the amazing prizes they are offering up!
CS: I’d like to welcome Jonathan Gianni as a guest here with me on BBB. Hi Jonathan!
JG: *Rushing in with a bag of Cheetos and sitting down* Hey. Did I make it?
CS: Um, barely, but I think we can excuse it. Tell us a bit about yourself now that you’re here.
JG: *Chomping away on his Cheetos*
CS: Kiddo, you’re pretty much ‘live’ right about now….
JG: Crap! Sorry! *Shoving bag under his chair* Um…I don’t really like to talk about myself.
CS: Hey, you WANTED to do this, so talk, dammit!
JG: Um…I like computers a lot. I like to do RPGs with friends online. Um….I like carnivals…I have a blog (http://kieraandjonathan.webs.com) ….I have a pet hamster…and I love Halloween….
CS: Excellent! We can talk more about that!
JG: Whew! Cool. What would ya like to know?
CS: Exactly what on earth possessed you to wish for everyday to be Halloween?
JG: Oh…um…It wasn’t really my fault! Honest! It was that stupid demon’s fault! I didn’t know I’d get tricked into it!
CS: Okay, I’m NOT gonna go there….I’m glad things got taken care of concerning THAT, but still…what is it about Halloween you love so much–besides the candy?
JG: Well, for me, it’s just a chance to play dress up and be somebody I’m not, know what I mean? And Halloween is just COOL!! I love going into Halloween stores, and seeing people’s houses decorated all creepy. And the pumpkins, and hayrides…and there’s this energy in the air…kinda mysterious and invigorating, at least for me.
CS: Don’t worry, there’s a lot of folks who love Halloween too, but I don’t think they love it that much that they’d want it to stay that way EVERYDAY…
JG: *shifting uncomfortably in his seat* Um…well, I like the strange and unusual! Real life is boring. Real life sucks! Seeing someone walk around with a pumpkin head would be WAY more amusing than just seeing a regular person, ya know?
CS: Ah…no.
JG: How about a talking skull-head instead? Or a dinosaur head?
CS: Jonathan…please.
JG: *sighing* How about kool aid-colored cats for Halloween?
CS: You’re pushing it, kiddo.
JG: *Slouching* Well, I wish folks could celebrate it for the whole month, at least!
CS: Any words of wisdom for the viewers out there?
JG: Oh boy do I have lots! Don’t pick up stuff in the street. You never know if it’s cursed or not! And don’t make deals with demons! And never trust a fart, either!
CS: *slapping forehead in disgust*
JG: Ooo, and I’ve even got 37 tips on how NOT to get murdered on Halloween on my blog too, along with some other cool stuff…. *grins*
CS: *Rolls eyes towards the ceiling* THANK YOU, Jonathan, for this LOVELY intro into your life.
JG: Thanks! Folks can find out a lot more about me at my blog. Talking to people makes me feel weird…
CS: Okay, you’re free to go then, kiddo. Sheesh.
JG: Awesome! *looking under chair* Um…can I eat the rest of my Cheetos now?
Readers please feel free to ask Johnathan some questions as well as the lovely Cinsearae Santiago. They will be here throughout the day answering your questions!
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She will be giving away an amazing prize package that includes an ABRAXAS tote bag, signed mini poster, button, magnet, crucifix keychain, exclusive handmade bracelet created for and inspired by the series, handmade earrings, a Halloween goody bag chock full of candy and toys, and E-copies of her Halloween short stories, “The New Kid”, “Doppelganger”, “A Sensual Situation” and “A Love Story, or: Be Careful What You Wish For” on CD. Open to readers worldwide!
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Now I’m picturing kool aid-colored cats running in the streets. Colorful. lol
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Great interview, pass some cheetos over here!
I am a cover girl and I love the one above. Did you get any artistic input into creating it?
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@Kayla–Hello, and nice to meet you! Seriously, I have NO IDEA how the idea started. It pretty much popped in my head when there was a contest to submit a story to an e-book publisher. IT wasn’t picked, but the characters never went away, lol, so I kept going at it, and now it’s spiraling out of control, but in a good way, lol. Each character might be a fragment of someone I already know, or even a little piece of myself, but when stirred up, that’s what comes out, lol.
@Paula–Hi Paula! (The Kool-Aid cats are actually a small part in a story for the series I’m working on already, lol!
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Love the interview, don’t have any questions, but I’ll keep checking for other questions/responses throughout the day. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for coming by and spending time with us.
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@Elie–HI Elie! Honestly, I didn’t have any input. Usually while I’m working on a story, I can ’see’ what I’d like to have on the book’s cover. Usually, I can get it to come out like how I imagined it, which is good, lol!
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Who is your favorite Character in your book?
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Just popped in to tell Cinsearae congrats on Halloween Haywire being published. The interview with Jonathon is funny. I think he’s been hitting the Halloween candy early. LOL Do you know someone in real life that wanted Halloween to be every day? Phylis S.
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What a great interview!Is the humor presented in the character interview a sneak peak into humor that is presented in the books as well?
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Welcome to BBB!
How do you keep all your characters straight? They each have their own personalities, but there are so many of them! (You do a great job of keeping them all unique, by the way)
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@ Alicia–Hi Alicia! My fave character? That’s a bit tough, lol. I’d have to say it’s a toss-up between Jonathan and Kurt! Kurt is awful with his one-liners, LOL!
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@Phylis–HUGS! Thank you so much. Between us (and everyone reading this, lol!) I sort of based Jonathan on our Gratista Clanster Dom… Just elaborated A LOT. (^_^)
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Thanks for taking your time to join us today, what a great interview… and I ordered the book!
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@Jackie U–HI Jackie!
A lot of folks don’t realize I have a looooot of people in my head, ROFLMAO! Each character is so distinct, it’s not hard at all to keep them straight. They’ve been living in my head for over a year now; I know them pretty well, lol!
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Great interview. Now I want Cheetos. This question can be for author or character. What is the best and worst thing about having everyday be Halloween?
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I almost said something about Dom. LOL I want cheetos too!
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@ Sheila—Hi Sheila! And thank you for your support….I really appreciate it! (^_^)
@ Mindy—The best and worst thing about having everyday Halloween? Hm, I don’t think I’d have a problem with it, to be honest lol! I like it too much! Worst thing?–hm, maybe trying to maintain wearing a costume all the time, (corsets are a pain! lol!) or finding different ones to wear, but that’s about it, lol!
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@ Mindy again—Jonathan had something to say!
“Um…after dealing with demons and experiencing what I saw that night, I don’t think I’d want it to be everyday, but a whole month would do… *grin* Best thing? Dressing up, and candy, candy, candy!!!!Whoo-hoo!”
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Awesome interview and I was wondering what you would dress up as for Halloween?!
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@Phylis—Dom’s personality seemed so fitting for Jonathan, it was too easy to bring Jonathan about. I think I should tell Dom anyway. He’ll be tickled pink he was a bit of inspiration for me. (^_^)
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Yes he would be! I think he would be flattered. *grin*
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@ Jeanette–Hi There! I’m still trying to think up something. In my photo above, I was trying to go for a Roaring 20’s flapper girl look, lol. But that was back in September. (Philadelphia had a quarterly “Dracula’s Ball” event that I like to go to, and their final one is, of course, on Halloween) But as for what to be then, I’m still lost, lol!!! Me and my hubby try to coordinate. (^_^)
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Hi Cinsearae, Great interview!
Now i’m at work with cheetos on the brain..lol..
Your characters are all so colorful, will we be seeing Johnathan in future books?
Congrats on everything and i’m wishing you much success, I can’t wait to read the book.
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Ahh,what a fun interview with Jonathan — made me laugh! I’m tempted, after visiting Cinsearae’s website, and reading the review here at BBB, to dive into this book. It’s SOOO going on my TRB list
Cinsearae is a unique name, does it have a special meaning and how do you pronounce it?
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Hi Cinsearae and Jonathon!!! Jonathon, what’s your favorite RPG? Do you play any of the games on facebook like Mafia Wars or even cooler Mad Scientist? I just made a zombie the other day.
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I thought the interview was very clever.
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@ Tawania—HI! (Cheetos rock, lol!) Most definitely, Jonathan will be in future books. He won’t be going away any time soon, that’s for sure, lol! And thank you so much for your warm wishes, they mean a lot!! (^_^)
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@Jo K–Hi Jo! Funny story with my name. My mom ‘tweaked’ an American Indian name, which meant “Morning Star”. (Plus I was born 7am, another reeason why she named me that)Sometimes, it gets on my nerves, lol. It’s pronounced SincereRay. That’s why I have folks call me Cindy or Cin, or Rae, lol.
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What is it with don’t trust a Fart? Cannot wait to read the book sounds wonderful. Thanks Stephanie
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@Heather C–HI HEather! Okay Jonathan, looks like you got a question addressed specifically to you! *shoving him forward*
*Putting Cheetos bag down to type* “Umm…Hi Heather! You like RPG’s too? Cool! I like Endless Zombie Rampage. I like Warcraft too. Sometimes when I’m just farting around, I like to play When Penguins Attack. Me and a good friend make up our own junk too, which would make absolutely no sense to anyone but us, LOL!
Um, and I soooo don’t mess with Facebook. Sorry…..
ZOMBIES??? COOL! ZOMBIES ROCK!! LOL!
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So Jonathan tell us do you have plans to dressing up your hamster?
Cinsearae can’t wait until I read your books.
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@ Stephanie—Hi Steph! Looks like you have ANOTHER question, Jonathan!LOL! *Shoving him forward again*
“Ew, my fingers are all cheesy. I didn’t get a chance to finish licking ‘em, darn it. Um…farts? OH! You’re talking about ‘don’t trust a fart.’ Yeah! —you know…especially if you eat something that’ll eventually make you have to go…bad. That rumbling in your tummy might NOT be gas. Know what I mean, now? *Going back to licking Cheetos crumbs off fingers*
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@ LIsa—HI LISA!
Ooo, that’s easy. I have “Wicked” and “Son of a Witch” to read! (^_^)
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Hi Cinsearae,
If you could trade places with anyone, who would it be and why?
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Hi Cinsearae, thanks for taking the time for all these questions. I was wondering if you get and how you deal with writer’s block? Happy Halloween!
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Hey, thanks for inviting me. That was an interesting interview!
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My kind of interview!! Now I have to agree, I would love to have halloween celebrated for all 31 days. I do in my little world. I went to your links and got aquainted with your work. I’m going to be buying some very soon. Lisa D
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@ Christina—Hi! When it comes to writer’s block, I just go with the flow. You can’t ‘force’ yourself to write what isn’t there, and I chalk it up to my Muse taking a vacation, and just wait it out, lol. I have plenty of other creative things to keep myself busy–I have a magazine I publish, I take gothic/atmospheric photography, and I even make gothic accessories and jewelry, so I’m not really going too batty over here, lol. (^_^)
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@ Ester—Thank you so much! (^_^)
@ Lisa– I think a 31 day celebration wouldn’t kill anyone, either, LOL! And thank you so much for your support. (^_^)
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Hi Cinsearae,
Welcome to BBB. Just want you to know that I did enjoy reading your books. I’m also curious to know about your name. It’s so unique. Can you tell us the origin of your name please and the meaning?
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So what kind of RPG’s do you or Jonathon like to play?
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What made you choose Jonathon over other characters for this interview? Which of your characters is your favorite?
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HI CECE! (^_^) Glad to know you enjoyed the books. (^_^) I must be doing something right, lol.
Jo sked the same question too, lol! (29.) My mom had tweaked an American Indian name that meant ‘Morning Star’. She thought it sounded so ‘pretty’. It actually irks me sometimes, because a lot of folks have a hard time pronouncing it upon first looking at it and boy do they spell it wrong too. it’s pronounced SincereRay–which is why I have folks call me by my nickname, Cindy, or Cin, or Rae, lol. (^_^)
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@Bea— Hello Bea!
Well, “I” don’t play RPG’s…that alllll Jonathan, lol. He actually has a link to one he mentioned that he likes to play on his blog! (http://kieraandjonathan.webs.com
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Hi Ursula!
Jonathan is the more ‘fun’ guy in any given situation. He has a few weird quirks, but it doesn’t stop him, lol. And although he doesn’t like to talk much he’s had a little bit of experience being a semi-interviewer (he sort of butted in) over at another blog earlier this year.
http://authorsbyauthors.blogspot.com/2009/05/cinsearae-christys-last-interview-today.html
Myself and another fellow author, Christy Poff, were the ones interviewed by “Christine” as well as Jonathan over there!
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Thanks for the interview. I’d like to know what books/authors you read and how do you keep their ideas from creeping into your books
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Hi Jeanette!
Well, I don’t read authors books that are vamp related, lol. (^_^)I’m too busy working on my own stuff to do a whole lot of reading. Right now I have “Wicked” and “Son of a Witch”, both by Gregory Macguire to read—totally non-related to vamps, lol.
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Who is your favorite secondary character?
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Hi Cinsearae, I have not read your books yet but meeting Jonathon,makes me want to read them, so I ordered the books. I can’t wait to get them. Youstated you make goth accessories and jewelry, do you show what you make or sell it? I would love to see some. Jonathon’s charaxter sounds like a real character( as in funny, ) how did you come up with him?
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My question is for Jonathan, what would be your ultimate Halloween costume?
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Hi Cinsearae! LOVED the interview! I happen to love Halloween as well, though, maybe not enough to wish for it every single day. I could maybe celebrate it for a month though. I was wondering when you starting writing? Also, how supportive of your writing were/are the people in your life?
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@ Amy–HI Amy! Well, I won’t keep saying Jonathan as my fave secondary character, even though he IS, lol, so I’ll say Kurt is in the running with him,lol. (^_^)
@ Heidi!–Hi! and THANK you for your support! I hope you enjoy the books!
Yep, I make gothic accessories and jewelry–you can take a look over at my ETSY store http://MistressRae13.etsy.com I also have other items at my website’s storefront too. Just click on the “Store” tab on my site. (the link to my etsy store is there too. (^_^)
As for coming up with Jonathan, it was all too easy! I have a friend who’s personality and characteristics seemed to fit Jonathan so well, he ‘came alive’ for me in no time at all, lol.
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HI TAMARA! Okay Jonathan, you’re on! *shoving him forward*
“Huh? Again? *Opening another bag of Cheetos* Ooo, my ultimate Halloween costume, huh? Hm…good one. I dunno, really, maybe that elf guy in LOTR, um…Legolas maybe?”
Jonathan, I think you’d be a very tubby Legolas. Try again on that one.
“Ummmm…..Freddy?”
(Snickering on my end)
“Aw, c’mon! Ummm…..ZOMBIE! LOL!”
Great, now you’ll scare the holy crap out of Kurt.
“Oh well, he’ll get over it, lol!”
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HI AMANDA! Good questions! Probably like mostly a lot of other authors say, I started young. Very young. Back in 3rd grade actually. (^_^) It all started with a simple writing exercise using some vocabulary words we had for that week!! And that’s what started the ball rolling, lol.
As for supportive folks–well, I’ve kept my stories to myself for a good chunk of my life. I’ve had a couple of dream-killing exes to thank for that. But the thing is, I’ve never stopped in spite of it. My mom (rest her soul)knew I wrote, but I never showed her any of my stories. My first novel I published I let her see, but she got to the first three pages before I stole the book back, lol. I GUESS my dad knows I write, I don’t think he’s ever seen my website, but I’d be too embarrassed for him to see it considering the types of stuff I write. GAH!!! My hubby is well aware I write and is very supportive–he even passes out my biz cards to interested people when he can. But he’s not a ‘reader’ per se. He’s more a visual guy, lol. He only knows what I tell him. Lol!!! So my real supporters are my friends online, and my Gratista Vampire Clan Dark Writers Yahoo Group, as they’re my online family!! (^_^)
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HI BRIDGET!! This is a bit of a tough question! (^_^) I’m still not quite sure if I’d want to trade places with any of my characters, lol. It seems like it’d be interesting at first, but the stuff they have to deal with sometimes makes me cringe, lol. To have their powers would be a hell of a lot of fun though….to be in Christine’s shoes…well, I think she’s a lot braver than me, lol.
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HI CYD! (^_^)
Hey Jonathan, you’re on again! you missed #32!!
*Chugging down some Pepsi and giving a belch* “Wow, I guess these folks out here likes me, huh?”
Uh, YEAH, that’s kinda obvious! LOL!
“Awesome!” *reading question* “WHOA!!! Dress up Worthington McNibbles?!?! I seriously doubt he’d let me do that to him!! Can you imagine me trying to sew up a teeny-tiny costume for him? And he’d probably slide right out of it. I suck at sewing.”
And he does! The first and last time he tried, he kept sticking himself with the needle, so he gave up. This is the same kid who accidentally sprayed himself in the face with deodorant, and sticks to using roll-ons or stick deodorant! LOL!
“You didn’t have to tell them that, ya know….”
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I enjoyed this interview. Loved the idea of author interviewing character! Jonathan seems a great character!
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HI FALLON! Woah, I almost missed this question!
I’m an AVID fan of the old school horror stuff. Remakes be DAMNED!!!
Here’s a sampling of stuff I love.
A Nightmare on Elm street
Friday the 13 (Although it did get totally out of control once they had Jason in outer space….)
Halloween
Hellraiser
and even older stuff….
ANYTHING that had Vincent Price in it (all those Roger Corman films that were based around Edgar Allan Poe stories, All of the ROCKED. I’m a big fan of Poe And of those Movies. Vincnet Price is an actor that will never be imitated or duplicated. *sigh*
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HI MICHELLE!
Thank you, for your comments! If I had a younger brother, he’d definitely be like Jonathan, lol.
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Sounds like Jonathan is a card! Loved the interview!!
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Good interview. It’s great BBB has no fear about doing things a bit differently
Contest info: I think I RSVPed… and I voted in 5 & 6
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Hi, I haven’t read your books, but definitely will be ordering them soon. They sound amazing.
4. Sent requests.
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Hi Cinsearae and Jonathan!
Jonathan’s a hoot. And Cinsearae, you are absolutely gorgeous!
Cinsearae,
2 questions, do people ever call you Rae? And how long had you been writing before you got published (or landed an agent)?
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i i rsvped. What was your favorite book groing up.
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Cinsearae, good evening. My question for you is what sets your book apart from other books in this genre?
Jonathan, Do you like jalepeno cheetos? I love them
Thanks
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Hi Cinsearae & Johnathan
Happy Halloween fron a fellow Halloween fanatic 8D
I wouldn’t trust farts either
I ordered 2 books (The Abraxis series, of course)
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Hey Johnathan & Cinsearae,
What would be your ultimate fantasy Halloween costume?
Mindy G.
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Cool interview.
I have not had the chance to experience your work but it sounds great. I am really looking forward to it. What is your favorite part? What is your favorite place to eat?
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I RSVP’d
6. Previously done
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HI BARBARA! And thank you! (^_^)
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HI LISA! Aw, thank you for your comment! (^_^) *Nudging Jonathan*
She’s talking to you kiddo.
“Hey Lisa, nice to meet you!” *Waving*
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HI Renee!
I had two fave authors when I was a kid–Christopher Pike and R.L Stine. Their style was right up my alley with the creepy themes! LOL! I also read The Vampire Diaries back in the 90’s too. (^_^)
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BACK @ LISA AGAIN—
whoops, missed the other part of your question, lol.
But yep, mostly all my online friends call me Rae, lol. Some call me Cin too.
I’ve been (professionally) writing since early 2000., and I self-publish. I have some things traditionally published, but mostly just short stories in anthologies. (^_^)
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HI DEANA!
What sets my books apart from the others? Well, my vamps are not the average or ‘typical’ vamps you read or hear about…I’ve been picking up on that from the reviews I get, so that’s a good thing, lol. My vamps are pranic vamps. I definitely don’t want to sound like the typical vamp story’! lol!
Okay Jonathan, your turn…*nudging him again*
“Wow, I’ve never gotten so much attention before! Hi Deana. I’ve tried the jalapeno ones, but only once. It’s the main reason why I mentioned in my interview “Never trust a fart”….. I stick with the original flavor only, lol.
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HI MINA! Not sure if you meant the question for him or me, but I’d definitely love the dress Lily wore in “Legend”, (Starring Tom Cruise and Tim Curry) when Lord Darkness was trying his best to tempt Lily to come to the darkside, lol. That black dress was absolutely GORGEOUS.
Jonathan–”Well, for me, I think my ultimate costume would be a Transformer.”
You can’t be serious. How’d you jump from Legolas to a Transformer?
Jonathan—”Maybe a vampire Transformer. He’d suck the oil out of the other transformers! HA! There!”
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2. Cinsearae- I loved your interview! I loved the horror movies you dig too… so funny, I wanted to ask that question, but I’m glad someone else did =) Can’t wait to read more about Jonathan!
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HI DONNA!
My favorite part in the book? I think the part when Kurt freaks out about real zombies running amok and prays that he won’t see a “Thriller” remake. LOL!
And my fave place to eat is tough. It’s a toss up between Olive Garden and Carrabas….but I love Chinese food too, lol!
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Hi Cinsearae and Jonathan!
2. Great interview and I love your pic!
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I totally agree, Lily’s dress is fantastic. LOVE the movie,Tim Curry’s Darkness is perfect!
Mindy
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HI JULIA! *Waving*
Thanks so much for stopping by! And no worries, Jonathan will be around for a good while, lol!
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HI Terri! And thank you for your comments! (^_^)
Jonathan–”HI Terri! *waving*
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I RSVP’d
Hey Jonathan and Cinsearae,
Glad to see we already have one thing in common, Jonathan…I hate putting away the Cheetos as well…they are just soo irresistible
I have a couple of questions for you…
*What would be the craziest and coolest thing you would wish for to happen on Halloween?
*If you could be any paranormal creature, what would you want to be and why?
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Thanks for such a great visit Jonathan and Cinsearae.
Happy Reading!!!
Anna
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BACK @ MINA–Legend is one of my TOP faves, lol!! Tim Curry was kick-ass a Darkness, and his makeup was fantastic!!!
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I do love the picture.
I need to know since Jonathan loves to be online…does he prefer myspace or facebook?
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Thanks for being here. I am adding more books to by To Be Read list.
I love the picture. I have to send a big ‘HI’ to a fellow Pennsylvanian.
I voted, I friended, and spread the word.
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HI ANNA!(S.H.)
Well, for me the craziest/coolest thing I’d wish for to happen on Halloween is to have “The Nightmare Before Christmas” come to life. That would totally ROCK!!! LOL!!!
A paranormal creature hm? Good one…it’d be a toss up between a vamp or a witch, or a combination of the two, lol! (^_^)
Jonathan–”Ooo, I’ll agree with that. I’d make friends with Jack Skellington on a heartbeat. Heck, I’d LIVE in Halloween Town if I could!
As for a paranormal creature—I AM one! LOL!”
Jonathan, shut up before Kiera get you…
Jonathan–”Oops.”….
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HI FLIP!
Thank you for the comment! (^_^) Okay Jonathan, your turn.
Jonathan–”Ewww. no facebook or myspace. I only go but so far with that networking stuff. That’s why I have my own blog, monitored by my ’sis’ Kiera, lol. She’s afraid I’ll talk too much… *grin*
http://kieraandjonathan.webs.com
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HI Dianne! *waving*
good to meet you! I love meeting more folks from my general area too, lol! (^_^)
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Hello Cinsearae & Jonathan,
welcome, I’m so glad you could join us today! Great interview Jonathan and kewl website!
Cinsearae, is writing your day job? What did you do before you became an author?
Jonathan, what are you majoring in?
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What a fun interview. Jonathan sounds like an interesting character. I really enjoy Halloween but I’m not sure I could deal with for longer than a month. People have had decorations up in their yards since the end of September in my area and I’m enjoying it. I was wondering, though, what his least favorite part of Halloween is…if he has one.
Oh, and I RSVP’d as ‘Karin’ at 11:18pm on 10-13. I know it was me because I mentioned volleyball and I have to leave work soon to go play for two hours. lol
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i rsvp’d
2. lol! I kinda agree w/Jonathan when he wished we could “celebrate Halloween for a whole month at least”; it’s why I’m @ BBB’s awesome 31 days of dark delights!Thanks BBB
question1: Cinsearae~ whats your favorite Halloween food? I like Booberry cereal! I buy it every October.
question2: And what about yu Jonathan? any favorite Halloween treats?
ps- ur really funny Jonathan
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HI SHARON! (^_^) Nice to meet you!
Your turn Jonathan!
I’m self employed now, and a book cover designer for an e-book company as well as individual clients–which helps a lot with getting more writing done, with minimal stress. I used to be a lowly file clerk for an insurance company.
Jonathan–”Um, hey! My major is English–creative writing! I wanna write books and stuff. I take pictures and create my own photobooks, but I wanna write too! I’m still working on a Space Bear story.”
Oh dear Lord, not THAT again….
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HI KARIN! Looks like this one’s for you….
Jonathan—”Wow…um, well, the least favorite thing about Halloween is it only lasting one day, lol!”
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HEY BELLA!
My fave food is a dessert I make. It’s simply called The Graveyard, which consists of finely crushed Oreo Cookies (minus the white stuff) and instant chocolate pudding mixed with Cool Whip. Make the pudding according to directions, then mix it with a container of coolwhip. Spread it in a aluminum pan and add the Oreo crumbs on top. (You have to use a whole package of them, and that represents the ‘dirt’, lol. Then you can get creative and add little tombstones to it, Marshmallow ghosts, and candy corn and pumpkin candies to it. Voila’—you’re done! lol.
and I actually like Frankenberry, lol. I can remember when all three used to be out ALL the time, then eventually Count Chocula got the spotlight and the other two only come out around Halloween!!! That sucks!
Jonathan–”ooo, that’s making me hungry… And I like BooBerry too, but the more I ate it, the more my poop started looking a little blue….so I stopped. That was getting kinda scary!”
Oh for the love of God….
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Warm and Fond Greetings to you Cinsearae. Welcome to BBB. I must say, I like the look and feel of your name “Cinsearae”. Yush, I am the type of person who likes unusual, different, and unique names.
Since others had already asked the question of where it came from and pronouncation, I’ll have to ask something else. Guess I’ll go to my usual: If you could collaborate with any authors out there, alive or dead, on a writing project, who would you chose and why?
* RSVP
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* Twittered about the contest
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I’m sorry - I’m on my mobile right now - so I will jabs to post a list of what I did separately. Sorry! I wanted to make sure I got my question in. I dis RSVP!
hi! I’m excited to read your books - I love this interview!
any Cheeto fan is a friend of mine. Hehe
if you could pick a favorite song that you feel is written just for you - what would it be?
I will post again when I am able to get on the computer.
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Hi Cinsearae,
Nice to “meet” you. Never had the chance to read you books, but looking forward to them now.
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forgot to say I also rsvp’d
Dina S.
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I loved the interview! I love the hairpiece in your picture. Did you make that?
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HI Raonaid!
Oo, this is a good question, lol! For a deceased author, definitely Poe! For a living one, I’d go with King! (^_^)
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HI LIBBY!!!
Ooo, a song written just for me??? LOL! Pick a H.I.M. song, any H.I.M. song, lol! maybe “Love You Like I Do”, (I Like that particular album it’s on, too. “Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights” !
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HI DINA! Nice to meet you too!!! (^_^)
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lol! it DOES suck that they only come out for Halloween!
And thanx 4 the recipe, I always planned to make a graveyard dessert but never got around to it…was too lazy to google it, lol.
and Jonathan…eeewwww!
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HI JANICE! Thanks for the comments, and YES! I did make my hairpiece! :)(^_^)
HI AGAIN BELLA! Yeah, that recipe is too easy to make, that’s why I don’t mind making it, lol. *nudging Jonathan, who nodded off*
Jonathan–*snort* huh? What I miss? What I miss? *Reading post* Ohh….yeah, sorry about that Bella! But hey, must have been the chemicals from the dye in the cereal! I think it was Blue #12 or something…*shrugs*
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You get kudos from me for mentioning H.I.M. Hehe. I so love Ville’s voice. I love his remake of Wicked Game, and then the song he did with Laurie of Rasmus and Apocalyptica
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hmmm now I want cheetos too! funny interview! =)
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Welcome!!!
I love the picture - very sexy!!! And your hat - WOW!!!
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Hiya! What are your favorite scenes to write?
As for the contest:
I am a member of the Bloodbank, fan club and mailing list
I am a friend on Twitter and Facebook
I’ve linked this to Twitter and Facebook
I’m a friend to Cinsearae on Facebook and Twitter too!
I’ve also voted in the Vampires Assistant
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Hi Cinsearae & Jonathan ,, I love your name Cin your mom was very creative the interview rocked too i have yet to have the pleasure of reaidng any of your work. Jonathan the whole idea of haloween all year round awesome or least for teh whole month my question to you is if you could have one scray fictional creature or charater to come to life and be for real what would it be and why?
Cin, My question to you is since you wouldnt wnat haloween to be year round what would you do if a fictional character came out and became real exe, micheal myers,jason, pumpkin head?
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Cin,
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and joined your yahoo group
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Hi Cinsearae,
Jonathan is a fun character, what would he dress up as for Halloween?
Thanks for the visit
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Looks like you had a good conversation Rae! I love Jonathon’s comments. Made me laugh. Congrats on the book release and the reviews!
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Jonathan has good taste in chips. =D
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that was an awesome interview i laughed.
shared http://www.twitter.com/meandi09 and i followed but it looks like someone ain’t been on in a while lol
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Awesome interview! I really enjoyed it! And Cheetos rule!
I RSVPed.
VOTE in the The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway and the 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year - Round 3.
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Do you play WOW and if so what server?
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Hi Hi!
Question: How did you get into writing?
And a question for Jonathan: Why do you like Cheetos? And is it just the cheesy kind or the one with different flavors?
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lol Jonathan sure does love cheetos huh
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Hi you 2.. thanks for coming to BBB and sharing with us. Cinsearae, it’s a beautiful name. It could be so much worse.. I was in school w/ a girl who’s name was Tinker Bell .. honestly. I swear Jonathan is a younger version of my brother.. too funny.
Question… for both of you .. what is your favorite Halloween candy.
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Hi - I commented earlier, but I didn’t get a chance to make my list.
* I RSVP’d
Nice to meet you!!)
* I commented with a question. (and this interview was fun!
* Posted on my Facebook (Libby LaRue) and on Twitter (@ailish79)
http://twitter.com/ailish79/status/4856458919
http://twitter.com/ailish79/status/4871592670
* Posted on my blog:
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* Following Cinsearae on Twitter (@ailish79)
* Friended her on Facebook
* Joined Yahoo Group
- done (The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway)
- done (2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year - Round 3)
- I already subscribe to BBB’s newsletter.
- I’m a member of the Bloody Bank. (Libby LaRue)
http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/LibbyLaRue
- I follow BBB’s fanpage on Facebook
- I am friended on Facebook
- I follow BBB on GoodReads
- I follow BBB on Twitter (@ailish79)
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This was a very fun interview! Have a great week - hope this isn’t too late!
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Halloween should definitely last an entire month! Let’s start a petition.
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Is it wrong that I am still craving Cheetos? LOL
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Hi Cinseare & Jonathan
*I Agree Whit you Jonathan Real Life is Boring.thats why I’m always reading a book.And talking to people always make me fill weird to.
*I have Spread the Word on my myspace and facebook here are the links
http://www.myspace.com/sasluvbooks & facebook.com/sasluvbooks
*I already Voted in the Vampires Assintant Movie Giveaway
*I already Voted in 2009 Fav Paranormal Fiction Author of the year Round 3.
*I am a Friend to Bitten By Books on myspace and facebook and get the newsletter and I add the link to Facebook and myspace
* I have RSVPed
From Stacey S
sasluvbooks@yahoo.com 0.O
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Hi Cinsearae and Johnathan,
Than you for the wonderful interview. I am going to have to go check out that blog. Especially the 37 ways not to get murdered on Halloween.
I have 2 questions for Johnathan
Do you ever play offline RPG’s like Rifts or Nightbane?
Have you ever dressed up for Halloween as something you are? Something that most wouldn’t find “normal” or possibly even acceptable but it is something you are anyway…..and then let them wonder where that came from?
Koren
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other contest stuff
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http://www.myspace.com/486436918
4 Friended Cinsearae on Facebook and Myspace
5 Already did it
6 Already did it
8 I am subscribed, a Blood Bank member, Facebook fan and friends with Rachel on Facebook and Myspace
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Caroline,
I will sign the petition for a month of Halloween
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Nice, amusing interview.
What’s your favorite thing about being a writer? What’s your favorite Gothic scene to photograph? What is your favorite piece of goth jewelry to make?
Yum, Cheetos. A friend of mine’s face is Boo Berry. I love Halloween, costumes and corsets. I think it’s great you like gothy stuff like vampires, Poe and Vincent Price. I do retro pinup/classy goth modeling, and it looks like you enjoy that side of costuming, too. I also make jewelry, and I’m totally checking out your Etsy shop. Thanks for giving us a little look into your books (since I haven’t read them yet, but I’m loving BBB doing the 31 Dark Delights so I can check out new-to-me authors). My man passes out my business cards, too.
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Thank you again!
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HI AGAIN RAONAID! (107.)
Lol, I’ve loved Ville’s music ever since I heard “Razorblade Romance”, and then I went back and got all the other albums I missed, lol! I absolutely love “Beautiful” and definitely “YES!” on his remake of Wicked Game too! I fell in love with his Venus Doom album—”Cyanide Sun” rocks, lol. Ville is sooo pretty! LOL!
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HI NIKKI! HI MICHELE! *waving*
HI SERI!
My favorite scenes to write? Surprisingly, not the steamy scenes, lol. Although they’re fun, I like to delve deeper into doing the action/horror scenes, lol. I’m always a horror girl at heart, lol! (^_^)
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HI BEVERLY G.!!! *waving*
Looks like you got another question, Jonathan!
Jonathan–OOO! I LIKE this one! Definitely Freddy. Freddy ROCKS! A scarred murderer who can kill you in your SLEEP! You can’t get any cooler than that! We’d definitely go around scaring folks in their dreams! HA!”
As for me, if some scary horror nut came to life, especially Michael, Jason, Freddy, or pumpkinhead–ANY of them…I think I’d just barricade my house and load up on ammo. LOL! But since these guys never seem to die, I’m afraid my efforts would prove futile, lol!
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am about to go to bed and I suddenly find myself craving HOT cheetos….yum
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oh and I forgot….I RSVP’d
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HI PEGGY! (^_^)
In all honesty, I’m not sure what Jonathan wants to dress up as for Halloween, lol. He can’t make up his mind. He’s mentioned about 4 or 5 things already, lol.
Jonathan–*waving hand around* “Ooo! I know! I know! The Joker!”
Now it’s The Joker? You went from Legolas, Freddy, A zombie, a vampire Transformer…and now…The Joker? Sheesh….
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HEY PHYLIS!!
Thanks again for the cool comments and congrats! *HUGS* doing this was an absolute blast and I had LOADS of fun. I think Jonathan did too! LOL!
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HI SARAH!
Well, I’m not a RPGer, lol. That’s all Jonathan. (^_^) My hubby got me the Wii system, and I’ve been playing around with “Ghostbusters”, lol.
Jonathan–”I like Warcraft…!” *grins* But I like playing a certain zombie game online too… http://kieraandjonathan.webs.com/joinmeintherampage.htm
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HI CAROLINE!
If you start the petition for a month of Halloween, let me be among the first to sign! (^_^)
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HI AGAIN LIBBY!
Jonathan is a Cheetos fanatic. His room smells like it….but I’m sure it’s just his funky socks.
Jonathan—”Hey!”
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HI STACEY! (^_^) Thank you so much for your support!
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HELLO AORI! Wow, I like the sound of your name! (^_^)
Writing just sort of came to me when I was very young–around 3rd grade! No training or anything. I guess I just had a very active imagination and was writing down what I saw in my head, lol. And it never stopped since! (^_^)
Okay Jonathan, your turn.
Jonathan–”Why do I like Cheetos? It’s just…the cheesiness! and the crunchiness! LOL! And I stick with the original flavor only. I’ve tried the other kinds, but the jalapeno flavored ones make me have to go to the bathroom too much.”
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HI AGAIN KOREN! Okay Jonathan, you got another question!
Jonathan–”Woah, this stuff rocks, lol. Hm, well, never tried out Rifts or Nightbane yet. My faves are Warcraft and my fave zombie game Zombie Rampage http://kieraandjonathan.webs.com/joinmeintherampage.htm
Well, I did dress up like how I ‘felt’ one time, so I think that’s kinda close to what you’re asking, lol. Although My sis Kiera said I looked like The Joker’s cousin, since I got a lot of purple streaks in my hair, lol. And nope, no one could really figure out what I was, either, lol!”
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Hi Cinsearae and Jonathan, i truly enjoyed your interview.
Cinsearae what is the greatest writing advice you ever been given?
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HI R.E.B.! Nice to meet you! —
(I checked out your storefront-Liked all your pirate-themed stiff, and the Miss Bunny shirt was cute!
I have a store too! http://www.cafepress.com/gv_press –all ABRAXAS themed goodies 
The best thing about being a writer–creating my own worlds and diving in whenever I need to get away from ‘reality’.
I have no real favorite Gothic scene really. Wherever I am, especially in nature, something a bit eerie or atmospheric can just jump out at me at any given time. I’m always taking a camera with me where I go now. I’ve got some interesting shots at my ‘extended’ gallery
http://cinsearaesgalleries.webs.com/
I usually like making interesting necklaces with a bit of Victorian flair, but lately I’ve been doing a lot of hair accessories. I’ll be adding more to my etsy shop soon! (^_^) http://MistressRae13.etsy.com Thanks for taking a look. (^_^)
Oh definitely, I looove costuming too! It helps to stave off any boredom that creeps up, lol.
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HI ANA! Glad you enjoyed the interview!
The greatest advice ever given to me. Good one. It think it was something my mom said, along the lines of “Don’t let anyone dictate to you.” And I don’t. I’m not fond of people who think they can tell me what to do. I am my own person, not a drone. (^_^)Just be yourself, because no one else can!
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Hi there,
What is your least favorite Genre?
and
Any more books in the pipeline?
5& 6 Done
Good advice about being your own person!
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Thanks for stopping by. I always love when and author interviews one of there characters.
Now would you rather have Jonathan cooked dinner for you or go on a 10 hour roadtrip with him? (He probably would want to play with the radio, then again I can just imagine what he would serve for food.)
5.6.8. Done
and RSVP
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Has anyone else had trouble with LuLu not downloading books (Abraxas 1-3, Abraxas: Halloween Haywire & Jonathan’s book of cool, weird stuff that people are ordering?
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Dear Cinsearae,
Thank you. ^O^/ It is my Japanese name I picked. Another question I have is: Is humor something you were born with or do you have to work at it?
Also, what was that first story you have written?
Jonathan I don’t like any other flavors, except the original myself!
Thanks. :3
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I love Victorian Gothic jewelry stuff, too.
Thanks for checking out my pirate and Miss Bunny/etc store at http://www.cafepress.com/kaoticrebel
I friended you on Facebook.
Thanks again for being totally awesome with us readers!
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HI CHRIS!!!
My least favorite genre to write? Hm…I’d have to go with period pieces or westerns, only because I’d have to do a bit of historical research. That type of history was never quite my fave, lol.
Oh there’s still quite a few books in the pipeline for the series. (^_^) It’s not finished yet, lol. I’m working on Book 5, plus another ’side story that’ll involve Jonathan and the gang again. (^_^)
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HI MARNIE!
I’d rather take a trip with him!!! LOL! He CANNOT COOK whatsoever. He ever burns popcorn in the microwave….
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HEY MINA!
If you have download problems, try right-clicking on the download button, and then got to “Save File As…” and click on that. I’ve noticed I’ve had to download PDF files in general that way myself. Hope that helps!!!
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HI AGAIN AORI! (^_^)
I have no humor except DRY humor, lol. Only my characters possess that ability to be ‘funny’, lol! (^_^)
The first story I ever wrote was in third grade that involved a few talking animals. (I needed the escapism so early in my life, lol!) The story had to be based around several vocabulary words that we had for the week. (^_^)
*nudging Jonathan*
JONATHAN—”Yeah, I’m with you on the Cheetos thing Aori! (That IS a kick-ass name, btw!)I have a pair of underwear that’ll never be the same after trying the jalapeno flavored ones…”
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