Loading ...Release Party, Chat and Contest with Author Christine Rose
A huge thank you to Rachel and Bitten By Books for hosting this Vampirific Release Party for our second book, Witch on the Water! I’m thrilled to be here with all of you today, and I will be stopping by several times throughout the day today (and into tomorrow), so please ask me anything you’d like.
I love vampires. I’ve loved vampires for so long, I can’t remember when my passion for them began. I certainly devoured Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles when I was in college, but I seem to remember having an interest in them even before that. Back in high school, one of my favorite films was the silly “Love at First Bite” with George Hamilton. Something about the allure and mystery attracted me back then, but now it’s all about the tragedy and the darkness.
Sure, sadistic and bloodthirsty vampires are great, but give me some depth of character. Why are they so sadistic and bloodthirsty? What make them so very evil?
With the current cultural obsession with Twilight, I’m very glad vampires are back in the spotlight. Everywhere I go, I see generic T-shirts and buttons that say things like “Forget Princess, I want to be a Vampire” and “I’m in love with a vampire.” They’re all, of course, geared toward the sparkly Edward, but the vampire I’m in love with… it’s gotta be Spike (with Angel a very close second).
Angel’s story is tragic, but it was William’s story that truly touched me. For Angel was just a monster when he lost his soul, but Spike had depth even when soulless. He was a poet, a very bad poet. He suffered the humiliation and ridicule of his peers, and that’s something with which I can personally identify, so I felt it deeply with Spike. He watched his mother become a demon and lose all humanity and decency, when he was able to keep his even without his soul. Then he had to kill her. This touched me. He found his savior, the love of his life, in Buffy, but he always got in his own way with her. He fought to win back his soul for her, to be a better man, but that just caused him more pain and drove him insane.
Spike is tragedy incarnate. A character who started off as the “big bad” of the season and ended up being the greatest love of Buffy’s life and saving the world.
Still, Angel is hot, albeit broody, so.. . perhaps Angel and Spike together, as Buffy says, with oil of some kind involved. 
So, through Whedon-the-Wise’s teachings, I’ve created a tragic vampire of my own in Fiana. I hope you enjoy her delicious darkness as much as I do.
Today is also SEND WITCH TO THE TOP of Amazon day!
By buying Witch on the Water today, you’re helping new readers find this magical fantasy adventure series!
READERS: What vampire are you in love with and why?
When did your love for vampires begin?
What would you do if you came face to face with a real vampire?
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CONTEST: PLEASE NOTE THE NEW CONTEST EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO BELOW. There are also revisions to the rules for this contest, please read them all carefully. Also, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR FIRST AND THE INITIAL OF YOUR LAST NAME in your comment/post so we can give you the proper credit for your entries.
Readers, here’s how to enter the contest. You can do just ONE or ALL of these things, and each thing you do will give you additional entries at a chance to WIN. REMEMBER you have Until 10/19/09 at 11:59 pm CDT to do the different things that YOU choose to do.
She will be giving away an amazing array of prizes! The contest is open to readers worldwide!
GRAND PRIZE: Signed copies of both books & a Deluxe Vampire Slayer Kit, handmade by Ethan ($70 Value)
Includes hammer, stake, holy water, garlic, and coffin-shaped display case. (see picture at the bottom of post)
1st Place: Vampire Slayer Cross & Signed copies of both Rowan of the Wood
2nd Place: “I’m in love with a vampire” bottlecap choker & signed copies of both Rowan of the Wood
3rd Place: 10 PDF eBooks sets of both Rowan of the Wood
1. The easiest way to enter is by purchasing copies of Christine’s books.
From Amazon:
Rowan of the Wood
Witch on the Water 500 entries per copy you purchase
From Barnes & Noble:
Rowan of the Wood 300 entries per copy you purchase
Witch on the Water 500 entries per copy you purchase
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I agree, SPIKE is way better than Edward. I guess I prefer the bad boy vampires!
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What vampire are you in love with and why? When did your love for vampires begin? What would you do if you came face to face with a real vampire?
I have a few favorites, all for different reasons-As a kid I loved to watch Bela Lagosi in the Dracula movies, he was so scary but I felt sorry for him. I’m a sucker for the underdog. Along those lines I also have a spot for Lestat, Anne Rice’s perfectly evil vamp. One of my favorites of late is Kim Harrison’s vamp Kisten. He has all the bad boy traits and also a tender heart. I also love JR Wards whole Vamp world: luscious, dominate men, whats not to like? LOL
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Edward’s okay, but what ever happened to Louis and Lestat? Those two ignited my obsession with vampires. There have been many others along the way, but you never forget your first love(s).
5, 6, and 8 done and I RSVPed.
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I twittered! http://twitter.com/nicholandria
Signed up for the Rose’s WOTW newsletter and will forward the confirmation to you. Am already friends with them on all else
Am already a subscriber to ur newsletter
Am already on the blood bank
Became a fan on BBB FB fan Page and wrote on the wall
Added you on GoodReads will forward when I get approval
BBB and Christine and Ethan are on blog rolls at the following:
http://nicholandria.wordpress.com/
http://nicholandria.blogspot.com/
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Christine, thanks for being here. I cannot wait to read any of your books. I also hope that you can make it to one of the events in my area.
I voted, friended, and shared as requested.
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Christine,
Loved WOW! Everyone should rush right out and buy it!!
So I take it from your enthusiasm about Edward (NOT), cold and sparkly doesn’t do it for you? What about with batteries involved? (I couldn’t resist (>:)
Lori C (the one who covets your 80s wardrobe)
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Christine, I understand what you mean about loving vampires so long you can’t remember when it started. I think Twilight did good things to bring back the love of vamps but there are better, more delicious vamps out there. My personal fav is Kisten but that is a whole other can of worms.
So what is your favorite thing about vampires? And what is stereotype about these delectable creatures is the most annoying?
6 & 8 Done
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Hey Christine and Ethan
Congrats on your new release.
My love for vampire began when I was a very small child. I remember dressing up as a vampire for Halloween for years in a row that trend started for me when I was 4yrs old.
I’m signed up for Christine’s newletter
I’m friends with Christine on twitter
I’m friends with Christine on facebook
I’m a memeber of the fan group on face book
I voted in the The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
I get the BBB newsletter
I’m a memeber of the blood bank. Carmen_R http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/Carmen_R
I’m friends with BBB on Facebook fan page
I’m friends with BBB on Good reads
I’m friends with BBB on Myspace
I’m friends with BBB on Facebook
I’m friends with BBB on Twitter as Carmen R
I sent out a tweet about the event
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I second that, Lori!
And, no, cold and sparkly doesn’t really do it for me … although with batteries… hmmmmm…. after it’s been in the refrigerator for that “authentic” feel.
Mindy: My favorite thing about vampires is the darkness. I especially like those tragic ones trying to be good … or just who love being bad (like Damon). Most annoying stereotype? Perhaps that they sleep in coffins? Although my Fiana travels in one, certainly keeps out the light of day. I like what the short-lived series “Moonlight” tried to do with having them sleep in a freezer to keep from decaying. That was interesting.
Two votes for Kisten! I’ll have to check out that series!
And, yeah, whatever did happen to Louis? My first vampire love, too. I remember how I cringed when I heard they cast Tom Cruise as Lestat. I said, “Whatever!” but he was actually really good, as was Pitt. But then they are both quite fine actors. Good in whatever they’re in.
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Dianne! I remember you from the WWYD4aK2 contest! But I don’t remember where you live. Let me know and perhaps we can go there next year!
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I voted on the poll!
And forwarded the confirmation email for the Rose’s newsletter
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First off let me say I love your websites and blog. As for the questions, Spike or Julien (from The Kindred) would definitely be my faves tv/film vampire. I have been in love with vampires for as long as I can remember. They are just such wonderful characters. One of my favorite movies is also a campy 80’s film, called Once Bitten. JIm Carey before anyone knew who he was. And one As for what I would do, honestly I probably wouldn’t believe them, but after they proved they were a vampire I’d seduce them.
RSVP’d, friends with Christine & Ethan on Facebook & MySpace, Fan on Facebook, subscrieb to their website newsletter (it’s the same newletter for all sites, so others don’t have to try to subscribe to each one) Subscribe to the blog, voted & commented on 5 & 6. BBB- subscriber, friend & fan on FB, friend on MySpace, permannent link on my blog and MY Bloody Vampire button/link on blog also (http://cc-chronicles.blogspot.com)
Ursula D.
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Pennsylvania, I sent you info of two groups that hold popular events each year. One group even made the Associated Press with one of their events this year.
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Hello Christine,
Welcome, I’m glad you could be here with us today!
What did you do before becoming an author? What was your hardest
book to write & why?
I RSVP’d,
voted on both
subscribed to Christine & Ethan’s newsletter
following Christine on Twitter
Subscribed to BBB newsletter,
follow BBB on Twitter,
I Tweetted this chat on Twitter http://twitter.com/samk52/status/4892351025
am a member of the Blood Bank Samk
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Move over Christine— Spike is mine besides you have Ethan!!! You have got to love a pale vamp who can handle a blonde dye job. I would have to say my love of Vamps in literature started with Mikhail in Christine Feehan’s books — that scene where he demands she stays alive —my fave.
Questions - Movie version of your book? Whats your ideal cast?
Friends with Christine everywhere
Friends with Bitten By Books
Voted in Poll and for Vampire Assistant.
RSVP
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I added a link to your website on my blog http://cc-chronicles.blogspot.com
(note on the FB & MS friends Christine & Ethan have their own pages and both are cool!!)
Ursula D.
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Loving it! Team Spike
Ohhh my fav vampy fiend is Dracula. HELLO! He can cross oceans of time to find me — heck, I’ll even send him first class! It’s the idea of eternal love for me. Bless. To think he’d go to so much trouble to find his love awesomely heart breaking.
I’ll be buying the book today — FOR SURE!!
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Wooo! Yes! I have always loved Spike. I am actually doing part of my thesis on him and what it means to be human- Spike was human even after he lost his soul.
Lets see… my love affair with vampires started long before buffy because I used to pick up some paranormal fiction but I would have to say that Buffy really did start it all. Drusilla was just amazing in my eyes, I even named a doll I had after her when I was younger and watching the show.
If I came across a real vampire? Hopefulyl not freak out too badly, who wants a screaming fan girl chasing them down the street? No one, thats who. And ask very, very nicely if I could please be a vampire too.
Lets see now… a question of my own… Hmm… OKay, here goes. When writing a new scene, how long does it take you to get it just right?
Contest:
I’m a member of the bloodbank, fanclub, twitter, facebook and the newsletter
I’m following Christine on facebook and twitter
I’ve posted the link on both as well
I also RSVP’d!
Done 5-6
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Thanks Ursula!
Dianne - OF COURSE! PA! I remember now.
We went through PA briefly on the way to/from the Buffalo Irish Festival. Any Celtic/Irish/Scottish festivals near you?
Sharon K.: Perhaps the better question would be what *didn’t* I do before becoming an author.
I’ve been an English teacher (in fact I still teach a Composition course at Austin Community College), a massage therapist, Dell employee (which is where I wrote the first draft of “Rowan of the Wood,” a freelance graphic designer, and a pizza delivery girl back in college.
The hardest book to write was probably the second, “Witch on the Water,” only because it was difficult to find the time to write while promoting the first one on the Geekalicious Grand Book Tour.
Marnie: I can handle both Ethan *and* Spike, thank you very much. ;-D
Oooooh … I love this question! My IDEAL CAST for a Movie Version! Here are a few:
Rowan = Kevin McKidd (but of course!)
Fiana = not sure, but Daisy McCraken, Stana Katic, and the amazing Rachel Weisz have all been considered
Cullen & the girls = likely “unknowns”
Aidan = Molly C. Quinn
James = James Marsters
Ralph = Nathan Fillion
Ms. MacFey — Hmmm. Good question. Any suggestions?
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Thank you for coming. There is not one vampire I like, I like tons of them. Unfortunately, too many to name. I believe the most recent that has topped my list is Jason Rourke. Stuck in a painting for years, unable to behind the trapped glass unless he is called to come out.
My question is, outside of vampires, are there other genre’s you like and would you write in other genre’s.
Thank you for spending your time with us.
3,4,5,6,& 8 are done.
Thanks,
Fallon.
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Thanks for participating in SEND WITCH to the TOP, Jo K! Be sure to tweet it when you get it with @christinerose in the tweet!
Seri: New scene. Well, that depends on the scene. Sometimes it just comes out near perfect, naturally. Other times it takes quite a lot of work. Many authors are too long winded, finding the most difficult thing is to cut back their words. I’m the opposite. I keep going back over and over trying to be more descriptive. I think it stems from being so intensely goal-oriented. I say what I want and get to the point. Quite the opposite of my in person, who rarely stops talking long enough to take a breath.
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Hi Fallon!
I’d like to try my hand at some Steampunk, actually … but I’m sure I’d still throw a vampire in there.
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Forgot to mention I friended on Blood Bank.
Christine- If you were a character in one of your favorite vampire shows, film, book etc. Which one would you want to be?
Ursula D.
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Hi Christine,
If you could trade places with someone, past or present, real or fiction, who would it be and why?
Bridget
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Hey Christine!
Glad you are here with us today. What’s Ethan up to?
HEY what is you favorite episdoe of Buffy?
AND I just bought my copy of Witch on the Water from Amazon to help it go to the top day! Can’t wait to get it! LOVE the cover!!
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*I RSVP’d
Responses to your questions
*I love Angel from Buffy because he was just so darn hot and sexy and mysterious all at the same time. Even when he was evil you couldn’t ignore the YUM factor.
*The earliest recollection I have of a vampire would have to be probably a Looney Tunes episode with a vampire character…I know I know…not exactly hot or sexy but that’s what got me intrigued and since then I’ve been a fan of the fang toothed lovers
*If I came face to face with a vampire, well, I would probably be scared a little..apprehensive…and then delighted to find out that they exist…but I have conditions! They have to be the vampires who are the good guys and not so much the blood-thirsty evil vampire monsters.
QUESTIONS FOR CHRISTINE
*Hypothetically speaking, if you had the option to be turned…would you?
*Do you collect any vampire memorabilia? If so, how large is the collection and what sorts of things do you collect?
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Happy Reading!!!
Anna
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Urusla: That’s tough! Faith is just so bad ass and gorgeous, but Buffy gets both Angel *and* Spike. Hmmmm…. Then there is Anita Blake (but BEFORE the whole ardeur thing hits).
Bridget H: Trade places with someone? That’s hard because my life is pretty great. I get to work with my husband, do what I love, and travel the country, etc. I’d like to trade bodies with Jennifer Aniston or Eliza Dushku (and still be able to eat dark chocolate and drink pumpkin mochas :-D). I wouldn’t say no to J.K. Rowlings position and how she’s touched the hearts of millions, not to mention her place in Scotland!
Thanks so much, Rachel! Ethan is back at our booth (at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival) making crossbows and vampire slayer kits. I’m the techo-addict of the two.
Favorite episode of Buffy? Hands down: Once More with Feeling
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Congratulations on your book release, Christine.
I love reading books, but I can imagine the difficulty in relating the stories in my head to paper. What do you like best about a career as an author? and on the same note, what do you like the least?
I considered your questions to me and came up with the following:
What vampire are you in love with and why? I love men (vampires included) who are comfortable with who they are, who have a good soul, but yet have that bad boy side that makes them so attractive. I guess that would mean Jean Claude (Anita Blake series) and Eric Northman (Southern Vampire Mysteries) both own my heart.
When did your love for vampires begin? I have always been attracted to the “dark side” even when I was a little girl and I wanted to watch all the really scary horror movies that my parents said were too old for me. However, Anne Rice really drove home my love for vampires. Maybe I should have considered Lestat in the first question. LOL!
What would you do if you came face to face with a real vampire? It’s hard to say since if vampires really did exist, I doubt if they would be romanticized (sp?) as they are in the books I love to read. If he or she was friendly though I would want to talk for hours on the things they have seen having lived for so long.
Thanks,
Theresa Davis
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Hi Christine!!! I am so happy to find someone else who loves Spike too. I have to say that is song in the all music ep was perfect. I just think he is just more interesting than Angel. How many vamps do you know that are hooked on soap operas? lol I was all for Angel and Buffy until I saw Angel and Spike. My first love of the vamps came from Buffy.
Well, what I would do depends on what kind of vamps I came across. Are they Buffy or Twilight vamps or are they more all about killing vamps? Big difference!!!
Ok, enough about Buffy. Can you tell me more about Witch on the Water? Is it the sequal to Rowan of the Wood?
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Theresa: My favorite part of life as an author is working and traveling the country with my family (Ethan and “the girls” [3 dogs & a cat]) in the Geekalicious Gypsy Caravan. Meeting our fans and connecting with new, interesting people. Writing. Creating characters and sometimes working out troubles or conflicts in the writing.
The least? The uncertainty. No health insurance or job security. Feast or famine living. Non. Stop. Work.
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What vampire are you in love with and why? Jennifer Rardin’s Vayl because well he sleeps in a tent, wears silk boxers.
When did your love for vampires begin? With Lost Boys.
What would you do if you came face to face with a real vampire? Outsmart them.
I RSVPed and spread the word here:
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Heather. There is never enough of Buffy!
Witch on the Water *is* the sequel to Rowan of the Wood. It’s darker. Edgier. You get to know Fiana more and see more of her deliciously sadistic side. Cullen begins to lose his innocence. More of how the wand got from Scotland to N. CA is revealed. Preliminary reviews & testimonials have been great!
http://www.witchonthewater.com/reviews.htm
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Oo, these books look awesome. I can’t figure out why I’ve never heard of them before; I’m a vampire addict. Spike is my favorite over Angel, too (Angel, ick!) Christine, please tell me this series will continue forever (or at least a long, long time!)
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I RSVP and I’ve gone to your newsletter and signed up. My it took a very long time to confirm my address to the newsletter. You must be having alot of people signing up. I also am a Spike lover. What I like about your writing is it’s gets to the point and then on with the story. My love of vampires started with staying up on Friday nights with my mother and watching all of the old vampire and werewolf movies!! Saturday night nightmare was fun the next night also. My love of reading started when I was into the Trixie Beldon books and then I found vampire books and have never stopped yet! Oh and I won’t either. 8. my blood bank link is http:/bittenbybooksning.com/profile/Lisa673
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Hi Christine,
I can’t wait to read the Book, I just ordered it. I have loved Vampires since I was a child, and I spend way to many hours reading about them in Romances.. I love when they have happy endings. Congratulations on your books, and I wish you much success!:)
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LOVE Spike! James Marsters in person is a total sweetheart in person (and WARM, which is only confusing if you’ve been watching too much Buffy or reading Spuffy fanfic). I also like Kim Harrison’s Kisten.
Loved vampires since I can remember and if I met one would probably help take out bad people.
I read the free chapters of Rowan and loved your descriptions and take on the dark side of childhood. What made you choose to write young adult? Do you have any particular experiences you draw from for Cullen?
Thank you for adoring Spike for the same reasons I do. Now I have backup for the naysayers who insist he always acts soulless.
I’ve dressed as a vampire many times. Probably most kids see the Count from Sesame Street first.
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Welcome, Christine!! I have been excited about this event. & I can’t wait to read the new book! *squeeee*
I love what you said about Spike!! He’s still my favorite. I honestly don’t find Edward attractive. I agree w/you about liking vampire stuff being in stores, etc I just don’t think Edward would win in a fight against Edward. (ohhh I would pay to see that! Angel in the mix also)
My obsession with vampires started young. (say 7) I was allowed to watch all kinds of movies with my dad. (while my mom would say, “why do you let her watch that?” I remember finding out that vamps had no reflections in mirrors. In bed, I faced the giant mirror in my room. I used to constanly peak over my shoulder to make sure no vampire was standing in my room or behind me. It scared me to death - but at the same time I remember being fascinated by the idea of having no reflection. I was intrigued by vampires & the ideas behind them. The idea of living forever fascinated me! I have vivid memories of trying to go to sleep - but imagining where I’d go. I watched any vampire movie I could! Then I remember sitting in the theater years later watching “Interview w/the Vampire” & thinking how alluring vamps were. The power they have over you. I’m not explaining this well - I just remember how sexy I found the idea. (minus the blood drinking!
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What I would do if I ran into one - depends! If it’s Edwarx - I’d wash his hair & give him a haircut. Oh & sock him. If it is a Spike-type… Well, that is a WHOLE other story!
my question to you, Christine - in that recent episode of Supernatural where someone you idolize comes to get you. Who would your’s be?? & a different one - pick 2 you would like to see duke it out. (like a “squirrely fruitarian” Gandhi VS Paris Hilton) Who would you pick & who would win??
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Christine — I love how you threw James in to your ideal cast. I am still not sure how Ethan will handle having to share you though.
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I have to agree that Spike is hot and I have loved him since I first saw him but I have been in love with vampires since I was about 13.Vampires have been the sexiest of the villians even before I really knew what sexy was.LOL
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I can’t wait to read your books.
If I met a Vampire I hope I wouldn’t run screaming away or act like a love crazed fangirl. 
I’d probably have to have him show me he’s really a vampire.
My love for vampires began fairly young. In high school I found out about Anne Rice. Right now I’m in love with J.R. Ward vamps, but I do still love Spike.
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Thanks Tawania! You’re helping RELEASE THE MAGIC!
Lisa, I hope you’re right about the newsletter!
R.E.B.: You’ve MET MARSTERS?! Totally jealous!
We chose YA because it’s mostly what Ethan and I read! Although steamy sex scenes and heavy paranormal romance certainly have their place (I’m considering writing one, actually), we wanted a true crossover book that the entire family can enjoy, kids of all ages y’know! Cullen’s life is loosely based on Ethan’s childhood. He grew up in foster care in the redwood forest and would lose himself in books.
WHAT?! I would argue that Spike *rarely to never* acts soulless, even when he was. Not like Angelus (or even Caleb)!
Hi Libby!
I think it would have to be Shakespeare, although I also idolize Gandhi (that was pretty fricken funny). I think Gandhi would kick Paris Hilton’s ass! How about Billy the Kid and Queen Elizabeth I. Liz would win that one.
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Marnie: Ethan’s not the jealous type
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What sets your book apart from others in this genre?
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I’m seriously in love with Vayl from Jennifer Rardin’s book. It’s his whole demeanor—his protective nature, his love of battle, and his devotion to Jaz. ::swoon:: My first vampire love, though, was Stefan from The Vampire Diaries. I discovered the series in middle school and reread the constantly.
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Hi Christine,
#2)My question is -What made you write these charaters,do they remind you of someone in your life and who would that be?
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What vampire are you in love with and why? When I was a kid and was watching Dark Shadows. Loved the show to today watching Angel. I love that show and still watch it every morning
When did your love for vampires begin?As a kid
What would you do if you came face to face with a real vampire? Bite me baby!!!
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I can’t really remember when I first started loving vampires, in third grade we where to write a fiction story about a creature,around holloween, and that was when I started writing about vampires. I still have that story.
My favorite vampires would be Lastet, he was the evil of all evil, JR Ward’s guys are GREAT too, yummy to read about. Bones from Jeaniene Frost, Halfway to the Grave is awesome too. If vampires walked the earth today, and I saw any of these guys, I would see if he would agree to answer some of my questions first, if he agreed, (I would have a million questions) I would ask him if he would like to go have coffee or something like that and just sit and stare. Then maybe get to my questions, after he stops laughing at me, for staring…
2. I have not read your books but my 11yr old and 9 yr old know all about them. The one wanted to know why you put a 1400yr old wizard in the body of a 12 yr old? or maybe that was me and she said “read the book Nana”. Where did you get the idea for this character? I’m always interested in how writers come up with their main characters. Maybe its because of me writing and I get asked that a lot. Good luck with your book, and I will be reading them soon. As soon as I can get them from my granddaughters.
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The book sounds fabulous! Are there other paranormal characters that you love, like demons or fairies?
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I’m not really in love with any vampires, but my favorite vampire is Bram Stoker’s Dracula. I’ve just always enjoyed the story and haven’t found any other vampire that held my attention quite as well. Although, Stuart Townsend as Lestat in Queen of the Damned came close. lol
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I’m in love with so many vampires, it’s rediculous! To name a few.. Angel and Spike [for sure!], all of the boys from J. R. Ward’s series.. and a whole lot more!
My love of vampires came so long ago I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love them!
If I came face to face with a real vampire, I’d probably attack him [if it was a guy, if it was a girl, I'd be like "awesome" and just talk..], kiss him crazy, then ask him to bite me.
So, Christine, where do you come up with your book ideas?
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Deana: It’s a blend of Celtic Mythology mixed with Vampire Mythos in a modern-day magical adventure tale. There are actual historical events blended with pure fantasy. For example, in “Witch on the Water,” we have a scene where Fiana turns James during the 1918 Flu Epidemic in NYC.
Peggy: I think there is some of me and Ethan in many of the characters. Ms. MacFey is the teacher I wish I could’ve been. Trudy is the mother I was afraid I’d be, which is one reason I don’t have children. Frank is every closed-minded, redneck jerk I’ve ever known, and I’ve known a few growing up in small-town Texas. Rowan and Fiana’s love is as strong and intense as what Ethan and I share, although I’m not sure I’d have the strength to keep the darkness at bay for 700 years.
Heidi: The idea for Rowan came to me after I was thinking about what makes Superheores and stories like Harry Potter span generational and international gaps. I had the idea for a magical superhero, who eventually became Rowan. I wanted also to incorporate an “orphan hero” to reach kids having a hard time or who are actual orphans or living in foster care (like Ethan was). So many of these stories helped Ethan through some of the rougher times growing up. And a child is the ultimate alter-ego for a superhero. But then the child realizes it’s not all great, finding a wizard changes his life in ways he could never have imagined.
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Jeanette: Yes! Lots of other paranormal characters! Some demons are great. Other are just really gross!! Fairies, Elves, Unicorns, Centaurs, and ESPECIALLY DRAGONS! The third book, Fire of the Fey, will have a dragon central to the plot.
Kayla: I gather inspiration from other things I’ve read and from life! My nephews were great inspiration for the birth of this series, and Joss Whedon is a continuing inspiration. He’s a master storyteller.
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My favorite vampire is the iconographer in The Truth by Terry Pratchett I have to admire someone who puts his immortal life at risk to do what he loves.
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I guess I’m stuck in the past because my very favorite vampire is Dracula as played by Christopher Lee..sigh..so tall, so dark, so deliciously evil
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That Ethan above, BTW, is my Ethan
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Hhahahhah, this sounds great. Unfortunately, I do not share the interests in any vampire movies. I have not watched movies like Buffy or Interview with a Vampire.
Mostly because I am from another country, and was only recently allowed to be interested in vamps. So I have not read about Dracula, or any of Anne Rice’s books.
What vampire are you in love with and why? There are lots of vamp. hotties out there, I have not seen any real-flesh vamps yet, except Edward, and I am not in love with him. Hmm, I like Bones, but I lean toward Mircea more. (the author is Karen Chance) Mircea is a master vamp who cares a lot about his “family” of vampires. I always liked Princes and since Mircea is based on Mircea, who is Vlad Tepesh’s older brother, he is somewhat of a prince. I also like people who are step faster than other people, people who can plan and Mircea is one.
When did your love for vampires begin? I honestly don’t know, but I started to like anything supernatural after Cole from Charmed. My first crush was a demon, oh my. What would be my first vampire book? *sigh* I don’t remember.
What would you do if you came face to face with a real vampire? If I came face to face with a real vamp…it would depend on where we are. If we are alone in a dark place, I would probably try not to attract the attention of the big-baddie. If we were in a public place I would probably watch closely. If he was good looking I would probably do a little dance but I wouldn’t approach. If the vamp. was a she I would do the same thing.
My question to you would be: Is humor something that you are born with or you have to work at it?
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Christine,
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Aori: Both. I think one is born with the basic talent towards humor (and I certainly wasn’t), but one much also shape and hone that skill.
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Hi Christine! Thanks for being here with us today! Glad I’m not the only Spike and Angel lover! Spike was my favorite too! His struggle to be a better man for Buffy even though he had no soul. And I love a man who can sing…sigh.
Anyway my fascination with vampires started when I was in elementary school, but I don’t remember why. I remember me and a friend pretending we were vampires, and that was how it began lol. I was scared way to easily when I was little to watch much with vampires.
Now, my favs are Spike, Damon from the Vampire Diaries (gotta love the bad boy thing), and to continue w/ that theme I’m just starting to read about Kisten!
What authors most inspired you?
How much do you believe in the paranormal existing in our world today?
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Thanks! I was not born with humor myself. Also, are you reading any paranormal romance/urban fantasy novels right? and if you are, who are the authors?
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Ooohhh Amanda L. do you mean Kisten from Kim Harrison’s novels? If yes, mhhhmmhh yep he is fine, even though I just finished the Good, the Bad, and the Undead. XD
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humor is just a way to look at or deal with life. It is after all absurd. If you don’t laugh at it then you have to take it seriously.
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Aori - I just finished Vampire Diaries by LJ Smith and The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor. LOVE them both.
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Brad Pitt’s character on Interview With A Vampire is my favorite vampire
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Ethan - You’re so awesome
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Cute cute cute What made you choose this story to tell?
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I Am A HUGE Buffy The Vampire Slayer And Angel Fan. Angel And Spike Are Awesome. My Question To You Christine Is Do You Read Any Of The Vampire Books That Are Out Now And If So What Are Some Of Them?
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Aurora: I first had the idea for this story on a plane ride from TX to OR, and I was so excited that I prayed the plane wouldn’t crash before I had a chance to tell it. Then it just haunted me. Every day for another year it rolled around in my brain, formulating and developing, until I finally decided to write it as a novel. Then it just came pouring out.
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Thank you Christine… Now i know why the girls love your book… we have had a rough time with them and their relationship w/ their Mother, to make a long story short, she gave birth then left, in a way they can relate to Rowan– so thank you from a Nana who can use all the help she can get..
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Oh Thank You Ethan tooo… I’m so sorry for forgetting him.
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Hey Heidi - Yep. There are far too many cases like your girls. Far, far too many.
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I decided to answer Christine’s questions as my comment since I too love vampires.
What vampire are you in love with and why?
I also loved Spike and Angel for pretty much the same reasons you mentioned. I think Spike kind of reminded me of my most favorite vampire of all time, Lestat. They both started out ultra bad, but evolved over time as they searched for a way to rediscover their humanity.
When did your love for vampires begin?
I remember seeing “Dracula” with Frank Langella when I was about 9 or 10. While it scared the crap out of me, I think that is where I really started loving all things vampire! I also loved “Love at First Bite”!
What would you do if you came face to face with a real vampire?
Run…no, just kidding. Probably try to convince them to turn me =o)
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Christine! I am so glad they featured you today, I am so excited to read your books. Great interview!! I especially loved the tidbit about Spike, yum =) ….The vampires I am currently in love with are Vishous and Revhenge from the Black Dagger Brotherhood… I am also in love with Eric Northman from the Sookie series. I actually and probably in love with 12 vampires, now that I think about it. My love for vampires began in 9th grade when I first saw Interview with a Vampire… I already loved to read fantasy at that time and that’s when I started reading paranormal too. If I met a vampire in real life I would probably be too excited/shocked to speak. I would just have a MASSIVE grin on my face.
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Ooohhh okay, I think I am going to check out The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor. By the way, thank you Ethan.
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I totally agree. we need some vampires with some BITE. [definately pun intended. =] ] lots of Vampires are so blah. they need to be bad with some depth.=]
so excited to read your stuff! =]
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Thanks, Meghan! I’m anxious to hear your thoughts on it!
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Hi Christine Thanks for coming!! I Loved Loved Loved Rowan and can’t wait to read Witch. As for when did my love for Vampires begin. My Mom loves Halloween and movies about Vampires, Werewolves, Mummy etc. so I was watching them since birth!! I think the show on Sat. nights was called Creature Feature or Chiller Theater with a guy dressed like Dracula and his assistant was Terminal Stare (she never blinked,kinda creepy). I can’t stand Edward my favorite Vampire is Jean-Claude in the Anita Blake series. I have to admit though I’m more a were lover. I would love to be a werewolf!!
Christine I would love to get you to sign my book, I checked yur site and I might have missed it but are you going to be at the TX Ren festival??
If so I will see you there =)
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Shaine: Not at TRF, I’m afraid; but we live in TX … so I’m sure our paths will cross! Perhaps a local bookstore? You can put in a good word for us and we’ll come there!
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Hi Christine:)
Read you books & LOVE them.
A question, Harry Potter or Cullen, who could defeat an evil vampire?
I love several vampires Nick Knight, Lucien LaCoix and Frank Langella as Dracula in particular.
I like the tragic but heroic qualities, but a bit of bite is absolutly necessary.
My love of vampires began with Frank Langella’s tragic/romantic Dracula in the 19’s and paranormal even before that.
It depends on how well groomed he is, musty, grave smelling, jagged nails YUCK! but a smooth dresser, manicured nails, good hygene & pocket for for a bag or two of blood is definitly worth a second look
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Hi Rachel! Hi Christine! I have to say, in answer to Christine’s question, that my favorite vampire is the Count St. Germain in Chelsea Quinn Yarbro’s series. He’s intelligent, ancient, and appears to women in their dreams. The books are set in many different locales and time periods, and it’s always clear who the real monsters are, and they are never St. Germain.
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Do you think Vampire stories will ever become old hat and become less popular? I’m asking becuase I have vampires in my last novel and don’t want get on to the whole scene too late
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Harry Potter could probably defeat an evil vampire. Cullen is just a kid trying to survive in a normal school. He would probably lunch without Rowan’s help.
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Mina: I agree with Ethan. Definitely Harry Potter. He’s a wizard in his own right. Cullen does have some inherent magic power inside him, but he’s not really in touch with it yet. Perhaps by the end of the series
Glad to hear you enjoy our series!
Craig: They will fall out of fashion again… but they’ll never go away. After the fad is over, something like Werewolves or Zombies will be next, and it will eventually cycle back around to Vampires again.
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Queen Elizabeth I & Billy -haha! My money is definitely on Elizabeth!
what about Joan of Arc & Britney Spears. Tom Cruise & Alexander the Great. Oh how about Vlad the Impaler & Edward Cullen?
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Libby: I’d put my money on Joan, Tom, and Vlad!
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Hi Christine,
Welcome and thank you for coming. I have to agree with you, Spike is one sexy vampire!
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Do you plan to write a book that includes ghosts and witches? I love to read books that include both of these. Makes for very interesting stories. Each have their own strengths.
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I found this site.. yay!!!
I agree with the above commenter for the epitome of Vampire..Christopher Lee, hands down. I was loving him in those scenes even when I was 6 yrs old! (psychoanalyze that one). The blonde vampire you mention above.. mm, yes! He is beautiful, although those types often disappoint in the kissing and bedroom dept. when you do ‘get’ them in ‘real life’ (bleh, ‘real life’).
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Our current books contain witches, and I’m very interested in ghosts, too … so — maybe so!
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I am so excited to pick this book up. It sounds awesome. Ah! Silly paycheck, please get to my bank so that I may partake of good books!
I ran out of books… So I am slightly insane.
What do you like to do in your spare time, Christine?
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My favorite vampire is my concert pianist, British lord and VP Morgan D’Arcy, but that’s egotistical! So actually Lestat really intrigued me. And I’m looking forward to reading your books, Christine—on my TBR list. When did I first fall in love with vampires (oh, dating myself here) with Brides of Dracula.
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Seri: I like to read fantasy. Watch Whedon series over and over again with my husband. Take long naps. Eat too much dark chocolate and watch TV over the internet. I do the last while I’m working, so it’s not really spare time.
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Alicia: Ralph Ferguson is my favorite secondary character. He’s new in WITCH. James is pretty great, too.
Amy: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
Renee: I’ve always been writing, but my nephews were a huge inspiration to this particular series.
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*Zips and buttons her lips on the subject of Edward and Twilight*
Mm, never really did catch on to the Buffy bandwagon, though the hubs and I did get into the earlier Angel. The later ones we really began to lose interest. Though I will say I’m on the Kestan (Kim Harrison) bandwagon. I lubs Kestan. There is Larissa Ione’s half vampire, he’s a hottie
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Has anyone read Soulless by Gail Carriger? It’s not steampunk and vampires, but it is Victorian England and Vampires.
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darchole: I haven’t yet, but it’s on my short list
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Hi Christine,
I loved buffy and still try to catch reruns and am enjoying the Twilight movies also love vamps. You’re prizes are awesome too.
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This might be bad, but a) you picking Spike over Angel (even if just by a bit) and b) your magnificent reasoning makes me just about need to read your books…it’s wonderfully perfect and I can only imagine how logic like that must transfer over to your writing and characters
-Lucile
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(http://book-splot.blogspot.com)
Blog - added to my google reader (not sure how to show you that, but I did it)
Website - I went to them?
Facebook - requested (Lucile)
Ning Groups - requested (BookSpot)
Fan Pages - requested that, too (Lucile)
5: voted
6: voted
8. Be friends with Bitten by Books here:
SUBSCRIBE to newsletter: already do that
Join The Blood Bank the Bitten by Books Community! Here: already have (BookSpot)
Facebook Fan Page: already added (Lucile)
Good Reads: already added (Book Spot)
Myspace: already added (Book Spot)
Facebook: already added (Lucile)
Already added to my blogroll months ago
between the book.splotATgmailDOTcom and the one I put in the form that should cover the facebook and ning requests if I don’t get the confirmations in time to forward them on
Thanks for the fantastical interview and contest
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OK just to get the preliminaries away
3 done with twitter…. blog is being tempermental right now
4a through g done
5 done
6 done
8 a, b, c, e, f done sorry myspace does not like me
Now for part 1 and 2….. I would absofrickenlutely love to get the prints of these two books but funds are tight and since I have both in ebook I can’t indulge right now…..
Questions
Now that you are finally home after so many months on the road what differences have you found in the way you manage day to day life?
What was the best experience that Ethan and yourself enjoyed on the road? and what was the worst? (LOL and how many cops were involved?)
I want to tell you once again how much I loved the book….. I am glad that I was blessed with getting in on ground level. Thanks again Shell
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made Christines blog and website my fav links too
Dina S.
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Congrats on the release! I have not had the chance to read the first in your series yet but they both sound good and I look forward to doing it soon. The covers are cool too, you have a great artist.
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How can there even be any competition between Spike and Edward? Edward hardly has any personality whereas Spike is such a badass!
I RSVPed.
I voted both in the Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway and the 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year - Round 3.
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Hello Christine! Congrats on the release of your second book. I agree Spike and Angel hands down are better then Edward:0) Who is your favorite author or authors? Anne Rice was the reason I really got into vamps and my favorite vamp movie is Lost boys.
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this was a great posting but i no i’m in the dark. I never got to watch buffy when it was on tv ,always to busy. so last year i was laid up in bed and started to watch it but only made it to season 4, couldn’t find the rest so i never seen spike and buffy in love * whaaaa* but anyway i rsvped and friended you on twitter /meandi09 done voted and all that 2 -jm
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Christine,Welcome to BBB sorry im late
I love rowan! i cant wait for the next book
to answer your question i have to say my fav vamp ever would be lestat i fell in love with him first in anne rices novles then in the movie spike yeah spike does it for me more then angel cause well the accent and because his back storyhes more torchered
My question is what is the most impressive site you have seen while travleing
im already recieving ur news letter
not sure how to be friend s with ya on ur websitees other then adding them to my blog roll
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im following you on twitter : @bainesgoddess
added you to the blood bank as mah friend: Beverly Gordon
and ur fanpages on face book : Beverly Gordon
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Hi Christine!
2. My love for vampires is pretty new. I never thought of them as anything but hokey monsters before Twilight, but that series really made me a convert, lol. So I guess it’s obvious Edward is the vamp I love most *blush*
As for what I’d do if I ever came face to face w/a vampire, well I guess that depends upon the vamp! I’d either be really scared or really turned on! hahaha!
4. Be friends with Christine:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/christineandethanrose (Veronica F.)
Ning Groups- Blood Bank friend request (Bella F.)
Fan Pages- Rowan group (Veronica/Bella F.)
5. VOTED in the The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
6. VOTED in the 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year
8. Be friends with Bitten by Books here:
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btw- you teach @ACC?!! went to riverside & rio grande campus for summer school!
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Hi
Here’s my list for the contest:
- RSVP’d
- commented - two questions
- posted link on my Facebook (Libby LaRue)
- posted link on Twitter & ReTweeted throughout the day
twitter.com/ailish79/status/4894598719
twitter.com/ailish79/status/4891722313
- posted link on my blog:
solvioleta.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/release-party-chat-and-contest-with-author-christine-rose/
- posted a link on my Livejournal blog.
ailish.livejournal.com
- I receive her newsletter.
- I follow her on Twitter. (ailish79)
- I follow her on Facebook (Libby LaRue)
- I also follow the Facebook Fanpage.
- Sent Ning request - waiting for confirmation.
- There is a permanent link for her Blog, the Rowan of the Wood site and the Witch on the Water site on my Blogroll:
solvioleta.wordpress.com
- BBB has a permanent link there also.
- I voted in the Vampire’s Assistant contest.
- I voted for the 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year.
- I receive the BBB newsletter.
- I am a member of the Blood Bank. (Libby LaRue) the link is:
bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/LibbyLaRue
- I follow BBB on the Facebook Fanpage.
- I follow BBB on Twitter. (@ailish79)
- I am a friend on GoodReads.
- I follow BBB on Facebook. (I’m not sure how to direct-link those links - but I posted it twice http://www.facebook.com/reyaluna
Or:
http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=1264897826&share_id=183465411689&comments=1#s183465411689
If anyone can please tell me how to direct-link Facebook “Shared/posted links” like you can copy a Twitter post please let me know!
This has made me want to have a Buffy & Angel marathon!!
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Hi Christine, Thanks for coming and sharing with us. Congrats on the new release. Questions first.. one of yours back at ya first.. What would you do if you met a vampire in the flesh? 2nd.. If you were a vampire would you be a hunter or a bag feeder?
As for your questions don’t remember the first one I read, there have been a lot in a short time span. I had 20yrs I couldn’t read books my eye sight was so bad.. Yay Lasik.. Favorites.. really liked Kisten.. J.R.Ward’s Rehvenge rates real high. I never really got into Buffy or Angel, although I thought Spike was kinda cool w/ the Billy Idol thing going on..lol
If I met one in the flesh a true vampire..top preditor.. I’d get pissed since I’d know I was getting ready to die.
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#6 done heard about poll here at BBB & BBB tweet & newsletter
#8 already subscribe to BBB/member of Blood Bank/follow on twitter
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Hi Christine
*I loved Love at First Bite it was one of my first Vampire Movie.I guess I’m in love Whit Angel I like Spike to But I was in love whit anglemore.
* I spread the word on my myspace and on facebook here are the links
http://www.myspace.com/sasluvbooks & facebook.com/sasluvbooks
*I already Voted in the Vampire Assistant Movie Giveaway
* I Already Voted in 2009 Fav Paronrmal Fiction Author of the Year Round 3
*I’m already a friend of Bitten By Book on my myspace and on facebook and I get the newsletter
* I RSVPed
From Stacey S
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Hi Christine,
In answer to your questions….I don’t think I could pick just one. I have love anything fantastical since I was a child but vampires in particular. I love them all from the somber to the silly, freaky to the friendly. Also I love that so many writers have made them their own. Everything from the classical mythology to entirely new worlds with all their own twists and rules. As far as what I would do if I ever ran in to a real vampire face to face? Well first I hope it would be face to face and not fang to neck. I would at least like to be introduced first if I am indeed on the menu. Other than that I don’t know I guess it would depend on the situation and the vampire. I might just lose it and go all fan gurl you never know. I hope not though.
Koren
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Ok other contest stuff
2 Done but I am sure I will be back for more
3 posted on facebook but can’t get on myspace so will have to do that later
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=1339196135&ref=profile
4 I am already a friend and fan on facebook
5 Already did it
6 already did it
8 I am subscribed, a Blood Bank member, friend and fan on facebook and myspace
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and I forgot again…I RSVP’d
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RSVPED
Bones is the vampire I’m in love with
Have been in love with the paranormal for about 5 years
Would probably wet my pants if I can face to face with a vampire
I loved the first book in the series and have the 2nd one on my wishlist. How many books to you have planned for the “Rowan” series?
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Lucille: Thanks! You’ll have to let us know what you think when you read them. Perhaps even a review on your cool site!
Shell: We’re not home yet. Not for another 2 weeks, so I’ll let you know. I’m sure it will involve a lot of lounging in my chaise longue and eating Godiva Dark Chocolate while watching TV.
Our favorite experiences were people coming up to the GGC and asking for a book. It happened in parking lots outside grocery stores and coffee shops as well as in RV parks and Rest Areas. That was cool
Our least favorite probably did have to do with the harassment by the Iowa Cops. (Only two cops, but I was freaked!)
So glad you love our books!
Donna: Yes. Ia Enstera is quite amazingly talented. You can see more of her work at http://www.winkds.com
StephM: My favorite authors are Shakespeare, Vonnegut, JK Rowling, Charles de Lint, and I’ve more recently fallen for Frank Beddor and LJ Smith.
Bella F. Yep! I teach at the Round Rock HEC when in town, but lately all my classes are Distance Learning online (since I’m on tour).
Lisa: There are five planned books in the Rowan Series. The next one, Fire of the Fey, will be released in 2010. We’re pushing for May, but it won’t be later than October.
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Oh Tarter Sauce. Angel or Spike. I loved both and for very different reasons. They both loved Buffy and in turn she loved them both for very different reasons. Watching Buffy was the start of my fascination and love of vampires. At age six When we had our School’s MLK day and we told out families what we wanted to be it was the first thing I said was I wanted to be a vampire. Coming face to face with a real Vamp I’d Ask them to bite me and make it one big Suckfest.
Christine, What is one of the main reasons for your love of Vampires besides the darkside of them?
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2. 94 and feels like 102. It is so humid out today. I am hoping it cools down Halloween night so my Halloween make up doesn’t run.
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Jamielynn: Their supernatural power and strength. Never having to fear anything (but maybe a stake & sunlight). I’m not much for the sun anyway.
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Christine, I can tell from your pictures, website and other things I’ve read about you that you have an incredibly outgoing, crazy, spontanious personality. What is one thing readers would be shocked to learn about you?
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Elie: I’m addicted to cheese, not just camembert or brie, but the hard stuff like sharp cheddar. I often go to secret mouse parties and dress up like Minnie. With the bow and everything. I’m not proud of it, but we all have our issues.
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Who are you’re favorite authors? what made you start writing novels?
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Shawna Lewis
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I love the 1st book!! Thanks for your wonderful talent!!
Ok my Question is~ do you have much say in the cover art?
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Donna: My favorite authors are Shakespeare, Vonnegut, JK Rowling, Charles de Lint, and I’ve more recently fallen for Frank Beddor and LJ Smith.
I started writing novels to get out of having to work in Corporate America.
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Shawna: Thanks so much! Are you planning to read the sequel “Witch on the Water”?
I actually do get some say in the cover art, but it’s more of an outside director position. I give Ia basically what I want in my vision and she creates it. It’s always better than I imagined it. She’s amazing.
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Spike is my favorite vamp too.
How did you come up with the name of the book?
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I am now following Christine on twitter.
Will keep my eye out for the book, it looks fun!
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Jessica: I really don’t remember. I just came to me one day. Seemed logical. Plus it established the beginning of the exploration of the four basic elements + spirit, which is what the five novels are following. Earth (Rowan of the Wood), Water (Witch on the Water), Fire (Fire of the Fey), Air, and Spirit.
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Lestat will always be my first but love Spike as well (Angel is too much of a goodie-two-shoes)
I’ve signed up for Christine’s newletter
I’m following Christine on twitter
I’ve sent a friend request to Christine on facebook
I’m a member of the fan group on face book
I voted in the The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
I get the BBB newsletter
I’m friends with BBB on Facebook fan page
I’m friends with BBB on Facebook
I’m friends with BBB on Twitter (munyeechan)
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Holy schmoley my head is spinning with all the differnet entries.
1. I would LOVE to purchase either or both of the books, however, I am banned from buying more books for the rest of the month!
I’v spent mhy book allowance!
2. I love the look of the books. The covers really capture my interest. Did you have any say on the covers? I know authors sometimes don’t get to give input on their covers.
3. n/a
4. Became facebook friends with Christine. Sending you the link after this post.
5. I have already voted and left a comment in the The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
6. I have already voted in the 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year - Round 3 Poll.
7. N/A
8. I am friends with Bitten by Books on Goodreads. I added the verification on the email I sent.
~whew~ I have no clue how many entries that adds up to!
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Hi, Christine
What vampire are you in love with and why?
*sigh* I’m one of those in love with Edward… there’s just so much angst and love.
When did your love for vampires begin?
Probably when I was around 20… I think that’s when I first read a vampire romance… I love the whole neck thing, lol
What would you do if you came face to face with a real vampire?
Stand completely still, then scream, lol
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Well, we have survived so far with only a little snow. We will have to see what happens overnight.
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I love following you on face book!!
RSVP’d
Already follow on twitter, face book, fan of facebook page, Rowna website.
Already follow BBB on Face Book, Twitter, MySpace, Fan page on face book, newsletter, goodreads, Bloodbank
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And so…do you believe in vampires?
Many thanks for joining us here!
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The books look very interesting. I have spent my limit this month on books and I have a huge TBR stack.
I like lots of vampires, but I really like Dante from Adrian Phoenix’s books.
I only got into the paranormal this last year, but can’t get enough of it.
As far as coming face to face with one, I’m not sure what I would do. I guess it would depend on how they approached me.
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I’ve always had a soft spot for Spike as well. Angel was just too morose for me.
I posted a link on Twitter
Voted in The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
Voted for the Author of the Year Round 3
I’m friends with BBB on Goodreads
Friends w/BBB on MySpace
Follow BBB on Twitter (I’m Alexia561)
Have a link to BBB’s site on my blog:
Alexia561.blogspot.com
I RSVP’d
And am also a BBB subscriber
Alexia561@yahoo.com
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StormR - yes, especially psychic and emotional vampires
Jenn M. - See #136
Thanks to all of your for your entries!! If you guys read the books, please let me know what you think!
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I RSVP’d- forgot to say that yesterday
I also forgot to say which one I voted in - Yesterday I voted on the author, today I voted on the Vampire assistant.
BBB and the Rose’s are still on my rolls here:
http://nicholandria.wordpress.com/
http://nicholandria.blogspot.com/
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I twittered about the contest again! @nicholandria
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Hi there
What is your least favorite genre?
Any weird rituals you have before writing?
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If I met a vampire I would be struck dumb and just stand there.
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Wow! Thanks for this, now I have to go out and get ANOTHER book (not much of a hardship for me, but my hubby thinks I’m crazy)!
Amy S.
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I love the title and concepts. I will recomend it to all my Library patrons
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Thanks for being at BBB. Great pic, Christine. So…what’s in the glass? I expected it to be something RED!!!
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Chris: Least favorite genre = Westerns.
Weird rituals b4 writing: I cast a magic circle. Jump in and then back out and then back in again. Then I shake my magic bone all about. Sit down at the computer & turn on Beethoven.
Sarah - me, too.
Thanks Amy & Heather. Let us know what you think!
Thanks Nicole for all your tweets and help and such!
Shirley: Pumpkin Pie Martini. They are divine!
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Hey everybody! ORDER your book now! I ordered Witch on the Water yesterday morning and I had it by this afternoon! Now that WAS Fast! Magical even. The cover is really nice! Who did the cover work Christine?
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When did you first get interested in the paranormal?
vOTED in the The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway - 100% fREAK
VOTED in the 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year - Melissa Marr and Cassandra Clare
-Kristen
bittahsweetharmony at yahoo dot com
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Hi Christine!
Welcome to BBB.
So I got a question and I’m sorry if it’s already been asked but, what do you and your husband do when you have a difference of opinion while writing your stories?
And I agree… I like Spike waaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy better than Edward.
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Rachel! YEAH! That was magically fast!
Ia Enstera did the cover art for both Rowan and Witch.
http://www.winkds.com
Kristen: I was first interested in the paranormal in High School. I was a good little Catholic girl then, so I was ashamed of my interest. I always wanted to check out the books on the Occult, but I thought it was some kind of sin to even be looking. Thankfully, I got over all that.
Lyda: Since the Rowan storyline and major characters were of my creation, any disagreements defer to me. I have the final edit between the two of us; however, Ethan is much more well-read than I am in the fantasy genre, so it rarely comes to that. I respect his opinion and process just as he respects mine. We work quite well together.
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Which vampire would be for me, hmmm Angel with all the angst and no sex becasue he becomes bad or Spike with all the violence and wild sex. Edward becasue he is cold and hard in all the wrong and right places, but he could kill me and I wouldn’t like that. You know what, I would go for George Hamiltons Dracula, much more fun, or maybe Frank Langella (sp)I saw him on broadway, it was so good and the movie wasn’t to shabby either. As for meeting one, well I think I would have to carry a Mr. Pointy with me at all times or I would be staying in a lot at night. That would mean no life for me. Wait, then I would be like a vampire. LOL
My question: Why do you think Vampires are so sexy and loveable? Why not shapeshifters or witches? Hot blooded not cold blooded or actually someone with blood.
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So we know you travel and tour alot, and you make beautiful art and wonderful videos. What do you do to reward or treat yourselves while you work? Do you have any new videos planned?
BTW….my hair is already back down to my waist gonna give me another reason to cut it off again?…lol
Koren
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Jo Anne : Oh shapeshifters and witches are sexy, too! I guess like anything, sexy is sexy, human, vampire, demon, shapeshifter, witch — whatever!
So, for example, Spike is a sexy vampire, but there were many, many, many vampires on the Buffy/Angel series that were far from sexy. Nosferatu isn’t sexy… but take a sexy man/woman and make them a vampire, then it’s doubly sexy.
Koren: I eat a lot of chocolate
That’s always a treat.
… but I’m not sure yet, as my back still hurts from the last time I attempted it!
I’ve been considering doing a “Single Ladies” video as a vampire
I just might! Your video got the most views of ALL my videos EVER! … I think more than them all put together!
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Have visited your site in the past when I was checking on Rowan of the Wood. Your artwork on your camper is really nice. The artwork in your booth (greenman, etc.) is wonderful. Liked your comments on Tynga’s site.
What is next for your writing career? More YA?
Love the Vampire Slayer Kit. The teens and tweens at the library where I work would get a kick out of it.
I RSVP’d.
I get Christine’s newsletter.
I voted in Vampire Assistant.
Voted in Round 3.
Receive the BBB newsletter.
Am friends on Good Reads.
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In all you traveling and touring….Where is your favorite place to go? What is the wildest thing you have ended up doing?
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Subscribed to the newsletter on main page….is the newsletter on eack book site the same?
subscribed to blog feed
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[...] Rowan of the Wood and Witch on the Water, by Christine and Ethan Rose, at Bitten by Books (ends Oct [...]
Patricia: Thanks! The RV and book covers are both done by Ia Enstera. The Green Man art and other such stuff in our booth is done by either me or Ethan.
Next for our writing career is to finish the Rowan series. We’ve got 3 more books to go! I’m also considering a side project in Steampunk Paranormal Romance… perhaps under a pen name.
Koren: After attending Burning Man every year for 6 years, “wild” enters into an entirely new arena. Nothing in the mundane world compares to the experience of Burning Man! Our favorite place to go… that’s a tough one because each place is a new experience! This country is so very beautiful. Different ways in different parts. Some of my favorite places in the country are the redwood forest (no surprise there), the Black Hills of SD, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, especially in the Autumn.
The newsletter on all our pages is the same newsletter.
I’d really like to tour Europe and the UK for 5 or 6 months. That would be awesome!
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Hey Christine!
When did you know you want to become an author?
Great giveaway btw.
milkavainamo(at)lyseo(dot)edu(dot)ouka(dot)fi
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I was in love with Angel and with Marius from Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles… YUM!!!
Vampire Bill & Eric from Charlaine Harris’ series are pretty hot too…
Lisa
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I’m 100% with you on Spike, for all the same reasons. I’m a total sucker for crazed prophet characters, and I love his arc throughout the show. More than anyone else in the show, he really brings out the question of what makes a person a person: the soul, their nature, and whether lacking one or the other they can still make choices. Every expression of vampire morality in the one character = awesome.
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I’m all for Spike too! I liked the Lost Boys, too!
For the contest:
1. I voted
2. I’m friends with BBB on FB, MS, twitter, blood bank, ning, newsletter etc.
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Milka: About 4 years ago. I have been a writer (mostly screenplays) for over a decade, but I never thought I had a novel in me until Rowan came into my life.
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oooooh! a steampunk paranormal romance… please do it!!!
i ♥ steampunk & cant wait to read scott westerfeld’s leviathan & soulless by gail carriger. but what’s the deal with pen names? how do they work? why do some authors use them? are they just for fun, like an alter-ego the way beyonce calls herself sasha fierce?
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I’m not sure how it works, Bella. I’m going to look into it.
I think some authors use pen names to distinguish between different genres. Others for privacy purposes. Some just for fun!
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At what point did you realize you were different from the other kids in regards to your obsession with vampires and the paranormal?
For me, I always knew that I was a bit different, but it didn’t really hit me until yesterday - that was when it occurred to me that my most favorite stories, characters, etc were in some way paranormal. Futuristic, sci/fi, demons, vampires, weres, whatever. I love it all. It’s actually kind of cool being the weird kid.
I posted info on this contest at my blog: elisajankowski.blogspot.com (this also autofeeds into a note on my facebook page (see below)
I’m friends with BBB and a fan of BBB on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elisa.llewellyn.jankowski
I’m friends with BBB on the bloodbank: http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/elisabethbleu
I also submitted a friend request to Christine at the bloodbank.
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pen name….no pen name….yay! steampunk….do it!
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Elisabeth: When I was about 14, it was undeniable that I was quite different from other kids.
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TEN EXTRA ENTRIES for the first person to name the pop culture reference in Comment #156!
And TEN EXTRA ENTRIES for the first person to name the pop culture reference in Comment #132!
Let’s see what you’ve got!
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#132 .. Wallace & Gromit ??
still working on #156
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#156 the only thing I can think of is the “Hokey Pokey” song & dance.. sorry not sure on the spelling.
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Ooops! I guess the contest is already closed! Shows you what I know!
Because of my faux pas, I’ll just tell you!
#156 is Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, only Giles shook a magic gourd. It was Jonathan who had the magic bone.
#132 is an old Monty Python sketch. Quite funny.
Can’t wait to see who won!
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