Loading ...Interview, Chat and Contest with Author P.C. Cast
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Interview:
Hi P.C.!
Welcome to Bitten by Books, we are excited to have you here today!
I would like to thank you taking the time to join us for the question and answer session with our readers. It has been very interesting to get to know more about you and what makes you tick as a writer! Readers, if you haven’t done so already please stop by and get your copy of P.C.’s newest book Tempted
BBB: What are the most challenging and the most rewarding aspects of writing?
PCC: The most challenging aspect is probably the lack of control an author has over several aspects of her career. in most jobs you know going in what your basic paycheck will be, how you’ll be promoted, and the length of time you’ll need to put in before you can retire. Not so with the career of being an author! That can be scary, especially if you’re like me and support your family. Oklahoma public school teachers don’t make squat, but at least I knew exactly how much squat was and when it was coming in. So the lack of control over the security part is definitely a challenge. The rewards of being an author are worth the scariness, though. I like being my own boss, and working in my pjs is pretty cool, too. I love creating worlds and then populating them with characters I care about. As a longtime teacher, from a family of teachers, it’s important to me that I continue to serve as a role model for young people, specifically young women, and my books, especially the House of Night series, enable me to continue to do that. It also still gives me a major rush when I walk into a bookstore and see books by ME!
BBB: Do you consider different books paranormal romance or urban fantasy? and do you think it is important to distinguish between the two?
PCC: I’m from the old school point of view where I still see the genre line as sci-fi/fantasy. All those other distinctions feel like going through a lot of trouble arguing over what color birthday cake blue icing really is: Is it sky blue? Ocean blue? Sapphire blue? Turquoise blue? Who cares, let’s just eat the cake! I don’t ever think about the labels. From my first book I just decided to create the story I’d most want to read, and that meant, to me, writing in the fantasy genre. I added a modern heroine and some modern settings (urban fantasy?), and a healthy dose of sex (paranormal romance?), and that was that. When I buy books I’m the same way. I don’t care about genre labels and I grab anything and everything that sounds good to me. Right now I’m rereading Diana Gabaldon’s A BREATH OF SNOW AND ASHES so I can remember what’s going on when I dive into AN ECHO IN THE BONE. What the hell genre is she? Paranormal romance? Sci-fi/fantasy time travel? Historical fiction? Who cares? She’s awesome! And isn’t that what’s really important - telling an awesome story.
BBB: Is is difficult to collaborate with your daughter on the House of Night series and vice versa? And do you ever disagree on the way the book/series should go?
PCC: Nah, Kristin and I work easily together, probably because I’m the mom and The Boss of Her. (Side note to my daughter: KFC, do not post in here and disagree with me!!) Okay, seriously, Kristin and I brainstorm together before I start each book, but then I write it. During the initial writing process I rarely even talk to her about what’s going on with the plot, and she knows it’s going to change radically from what she and I initially discussed. We do disagree sometimes, but we’re on book seven, and by now we both understand that no matter what kind of agenda each of us has for Zoey and the rest of the gang, they’re going to end up doing whatever the hell they want to do anyway.
BBB: What is the most ridiculous thing that you have thought about doing to any of your characters but never did?
PCC: Well, I was going to kill off Grandma Redbird in UNTAMED and I mentioned that to a couple of my friends. They threatened me with severe bodily harm. Jeesh, they were really upset. So Grandma recovered from her nasty car accident.
Oh, in the original manuscript for GODDESS OF SPRING (my Goddess Summoning Series) I had my heroine thinking the hero, Hades, might be gay before he grabs her and passionately kisses her. My editor at the time, the amazing Christine Zika, called me and said, “Uh, PC, I know you think you’re being funny, BUT YOU’RE NOT. It’s not sexy to think the hero might be gay.” I pouted, but changed it. Retrospect says she was really, really right.
BBB: Which do you like better: the original covers for your goddess series, or the new ones? (Both are beautiful, by the way.)
PCC: The new covers are sexy and modern, but I’ll always absolutely love the original four covers. They were simply beautiful artwork. Actually, the original cover to GODDESS OF THE ROSE is my favorite of all my covers.
BBB: How do you keep track of your world building?
PCC: By tapping into my schizophrenic tendencies? Or rather, I use a lot of silly sticky notes all over my computers and I do word search clusters through old manuscripts to be sure I don’t mess stuff up. And the truth is that once I’ve created a world the rules just stick with me. I guess it shouldn’t be that simple, but it is. It’s like knowing the rules of this world. It’s not like you’re going to forget we can’t jump off a hill and fly, right? Same thing with my fictional worlds. Example: the vampyres in HoN can use magic, but it is nature or earth based, which means Zoey can call the element earth to her and have it channel through her and fill her with power from an ancient oak, but she can’t call earth to her and have that power allow her to zap that dorky Elliott kid into a mouse. Does that make sense?
BBB: What do you feel are the benefits of the new electronic readers such as Kindle 2 or Sony Digital Book Reader
PCC: Well, obviously they save trees! I don’t really know much about them, but Kristin just ordered a Kindle to take with us on tour, so I’m going to check it out and see if I want to get one for myself.
BBB: What impact do electronic readers create on the bottom line for authors in the end? Do you feel they have a negative impact or positive, or no impact at all that you can see?
PCC: I think people will always buy books, real books. Even if I fall in love with Kristin’s Kindle and have to have one of my very own, I’ll still buy real books I can touch and smell and put on my bookshelf. I do think in this electronic age publishers have got to get a handle on e-book piracy, though.
BBB: Can you tell us about your different stories and the general storylines that drives them?
PCC: Well, I have the House of Night series. Book six, Tempted
BBB: What else do you currently have in the works? When can we expect your next book?
PCC: Right now I’m working on BURNED, book seven in the House of Night. I’m not sure of the exact release date, but I imagine it’ll be summer/fall of 2010. Also in 2010 expect a very cool illustrated FLEDGING HANDBOOK 101. And, as I already mentioned, BRIGHID’S QUEST (March 2010, HarlequinTEEN). I’m planning on writing the third book in that series, CIARA’S DESTINY, too. Oh, and GODDESS OF LEGEND in Dec 2010. Jeesh, I’ve been busy…
BBB: Do you feel that centaurs are under-represented as love interests in the romance genre?
PCC: Absolutely! There could never be enough centaurs in romance! Man + horse = total hotness.
BBB: Have you and Kristin thought of writing another series together? Has writing together changed your relationship as mother-daughter at all?
PCC: Yep, we’ve already proposed another YA series to St. Martin’s, and they loved the idea. No vamps in it, but it is still paranormal. We get the question about whether working together has changed our relationship all the time. People have even asked, “Do you two really have a good relationship, or is this just your public persona?” (which utterly baffles us) Here’s the real deal: I’ve been a single parent a long time. Kristin and I have always been close. She saw me struggle through college and work three jobs to support us. She knows what it’s like to watch me worry about whether I can buy food for us and still pay the electric bill. All we had for a lot of years was each other, so we’ve always had each other’s back. From the time she started talking in complete sentences well before she was two, Kristin and I communicated easily. Nothing will ever change that. We love working together because we’ve always been close and we love and respect each other.
BBB: Where do you see the YA fantasy/urban fantasy genre headed? Can you see it slowing down in the near future, or do you think that the immediate future is pretty bright for it?
PCC: I don’t have a clue. I don’t even think about it. I think the bottom line is people will always want to read good stories, no matter the genre. I prefer to write with a paranormal/fantasy influence, so whether the perceived trend is for that to be hot or not, that’s what I’ll be writing.
BBB: How difficult is it to transition between co-authoring the House of Knight series with Kristin and writing your own stand alones?
PCC: Not at all. I think I’d published a little over a dozen books when I sold the House of Night series to St. Martin’s, so I was already an established author. The only difference with the HoN is that Kristin sees the manuscript before it goes to our editor. Usually no one reads my manuscripts before my editor(s).
BBB: How do the two of you navigate the actual story writing, e.g. do you pre-plot it all out, get the main details and pantz it, divide up chapters, etc.?
PCC: Like I said before, we brainstorm and then I write the book. I do make notes to Kristin directly in the text, especially when it comes to pop references. After I finish the manuscript I send it to Kristin, and she goes through it answering my notes and making comments of her own, then she sends it back to me and I go through it again before sending it to our editor at SMP. During the writing of Tempted
BBB: True Blood or The Vampire Diaries?
PCC: True Blood!!
BBB: Do you have any plans for book signings/ readings anytime soon? If so, where can our readers find you?
PCC: Kristin and I are going on tour starting with the live launch of Tempted
Tuesday, October 27, 7 pm, Borders, 1260 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590, 516-683-8700 (store)
Wednesday, October 28, 6 pm, Barnes & Noble, 118 E. Broadway, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN 55425, (952) 854-1455
Thursday, October 29, 6 pm, Third Place Books, Party! 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, 206-366-3333
Friday, October 30, 7 pm, Book Signing/Party, Books Inc., 855 El Camino Real # 74, Palo Alto, CA 94304, *Pre-selling tickets to Halloween Ball, kids can pick them up on day of or when they buy the book.
Sunday, November 1, 11:30 am - 12 , PC signs Goddess Summoning Books, 1pm, Texas Book Festival, Capital Building, Austin, TX
*1-1:45 reading and discussion at festival with book signing to follow with Kristin. For more details check out Texas Book Festival on-line.
Monday, November 2, 7 pm, Barnes & Noble, 7660 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022, (770) 993-8340
Tuesday, November 3, 7pm, Borders, 4475 Roswell Rd. - Ave. E. Cobb, Marietta, GA 30062, 770-5650947
Wednesday, November 4 (KRISTIN’S BIRTHDAY!), 7 pm, Borders, 11054 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030, 703-359-8420
Thursday, November 5, 6 pm, Barnes & Noble, 8123 Honeygo Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21236, (410) 933-9670
Saturday, November 7, 2 pm, Borders, 2740 E 21st Street, Tulsa, OK, 918-712-9955
And then I’m going to disappear into the Scottish Highlands with my man for the rest of November.
BBB: Do you and Kristin get flack for leaving such big cliffhangers in the series? And is it deliberate or is it an editing decision to write the books that way?
PCC: Kristin and I stopped reading reviews a long time ago, and most readers who contact us are passing along positive comments. My outlook on life is that it’s healthier to focus on the positives and not give negative energy much attention. Luckily, I’ve never been the kind of woman who thinks she has to please everyone, so I pretty much ignore flack. But to conclude with cliffhangers is an editorial decision because they’re holding me to a word count, and I simply can’t complete more than one plot arch within those confines. I’d prefer to write huge books and only put one out every other year or so, but my publisher wants them broken up into smaller pieces.
BBB: You have two very different series going at the same time. Do you enjoy it when you get to “leave” one and then concentrate on the other? Or, do you write both at the same time?
PCC: Actually I have three publishers and have my fingers in four different series. I don’t find it difficult to move back and forth because the worlds are so different. It is fun to move from YA to adult. I like the variety it gives me. And I wish I could write different books at the same time! I can’t, though. I’ve tried and it just doesn’t work. I can be in the editorial process with one and be writing the draft of another, but that’s the best I can do. I’m just lucky that once I get focused in a book the writing goes pretty quickly. Of course sometimes it takes me two hundred pages to focus…sigh.
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Hi P. C.,
thank you for being with us today!
My question for you is which book was the hardest to write and why?
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Hello P.C. Cast!
I’ve been reading the house of night series for a very long time now. I’ve come to learn that Zoey was supposed to be like your daughter, Kristin, the 2nd writer of these seductive novels. I’ve always wanted to know, which character do you consider yourself most like?
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Hey PC my question to you is where does your inspiration come from when writitng The HoN series?
Sophie x
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Oh yeh and i have RSVP’d x
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It’s no secret that Zoey has boy trouble–who do you personally consider is the best boyfriend for Zoey? Heath? Stark? Erik?
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Hi P.C.!
I love your goddess series and a very glad that another one is on the way.
So ummm what DOES PC stand for?
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Hey I see that you are going to Scotland in Novemeber..Have a nice trip, Relax! I leave tonight for Scotland for 12 days..YEAH but wanted to stop by and say HI before I go and to tell both Cast girls…LOVE YOUR WORK!
Question? Who is your least favorite character and why?
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Another question to you PC is what is it about the HoN Series that sets it apart from all of the other vampire books?
Sophie x
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I am comment no.2 as welll as comment no.5. I made the silly mishap of not putting the first letter of my sirname, Very sorry, hope it is still added. (:
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Hi P.C.,
My coworker and I were just saying how excited we are that Tempted is coming out next week. What started the whole process of ideas for the HoN series? I am so enraptured in the series. I have also just picked up elphame’s choice. Also are you coming anywhere near Philadelphia?
-alison
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Oh i also rsvp’d
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I started reading your series because of my 15 year old daughter. When I first picked up your novels, I noted that they are an ideal book for teens, but also have the ability to entertain adults as well. My question is regarding the characters. Are they designed by way of people you know? like Zoe’s Grandmother, Sylvia Redbird. With her Native American background, was much research needed, or was the character developed by first hand knowledge?
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My apologies, I also rsvp’d, follow on twitter, and receive the newsletter.
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Hi P.C. and Kristin,
I absolutely LOVE the HON series. Stark has become quite a pivital character in Zoey’s life (which I think is awesome!), but it certainly doesn’t help Eric’s situation. Now to the question…I actually just read Elphame’s Choice, and fell in love with it. How do you and Kristin come up with the ideas for all of these fabulous books? Do they just come to you? Or is it something else?
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Which of your series is your favorite?
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How does your writing process differ when you are writing alone vs. writing with Kristin? (I RSVP’d) - Laura H.
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Sky blue? Turquoise blue? Who cares, let’s just eat the cake!HERE - HERE! A girl after my own heart.
I R.S.V.P’d
great interview ladies — very entertaining!
I’m wondering, though, how on earth did the collaberation between yourself and your daughter come about, Ms. Cast?
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I’m not sure if I can ask more than two questions, but I’d like to use these questions instead!
If you could have Vampyre tattoos, what would they look like?
Also, what gave you the idea to make Vampyres have tattoos?
What gave you the impression that some humans, like the people of faith, would have an imprudent prejudice against Vampyres? Was it how shallow some of us can be?
Thank you, God bless, and I can’t wait to read tempted (NOV 27!!!) and burned (as I’ve heard it’s called from someone on youtube).
xx
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I’ve definitely enjoyed reading the HoN series (can’t wait for Tempted)and meeting you at the SMP party at RWA was simply terrific (actually mind blowing). For any readers who haven’t had the pleasure of meeting her in person–PC is as kind and clever as you would hope from reading her novels and interviews. If you can get to a signing and meet her, I’d definitely suggest you do.
Have a fab time in Scotland!
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Will we see more of Darrius & Aphrodite?…I really want to find out were that is going!
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Hi P.C.! I’ve just started the HoN series and am LOVING it!! I gathered from your answers that you are a panster (you write by the seat of your pants. ) Have you ever tried plotting out your stories? Do you ever write yourself into a corner and have start over?
I hope to see you at RT in Colubmus! It’ll be my first.
Keep up the wonderful work!!
~Paige
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The HoN books are in my TBR mountain, and I will get to them soon. Writing with your daughter sounds terrific. Do you think she may strike out on her own at some point?
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Hi P.C.
I love your HoN series, and my question is what are you currently reading and what other authors do you recommend?
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PC, Hi, My daughter got me started on this series. Since you co write this with your daughter how much mother daughter bonding do you think goes on because of your series, for you guys and your readers?
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Hi P.C. Cast,
Have you ever thought about what would happen in Heath got marked? Thanks for the great books I love them all. Tempeted comes out on my Birthday. I can’t wait. Thanks again.
Erin M.
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Hi PC!
Great interview! So excited to hear that there will be a new Goddess Summoning Book coming out, as well as a follow up to BRIGHID’S QUEST! I absolutely love those books! Wondering if you have any plans for another book in the Devine series as well?
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Hi PC!!! Thanks for stopping by. I’m just learning of your House of Nights series, and I’ll probably pick up book 1 today. So what motivated you to switch from being a teacher to writing fantasy?
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Hi P.C.,
Eric or Bill?
Kim F. (kaluca)
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Glad to have you here! I was just curious about your feelings on your books being banned in schools?
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hi i basically just want to say that i love your books! oh and quick question to me it’s obvious that zoey is a-ya. is that a spoiler? anyway i just want to know if she can save kalona? i rsvped. i really do like kalona for an evil guy
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I just wanted to say I’am so glad I bought your books I love them…
My question is ,what will happen to the HON will they all return there and who will became the new High Prietess of the Tulsa HON??
I’ve already RSVPed…
Thanks Lilla Braun
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opps spelling mistake Priestess…
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Hi and thank you for the series its amazing. Is it hard to write with your daughter when there is some much creativity flowing from both of you?
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That was a great interview. I think you answered almost all of the questions I was going to ask.
2. Your HoN books are so popular that all of them are checked out until further notice so my daughter and I just picked up book one. I am so excited to read it! So my question is: Is it weird having both young adults and adult approach you at signings? Do you have any funny or awkward stories you would like to share about a signing or appearance?
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2. Is the House of Night ever going to be made into a movie?
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4. I req. friendship on all 4 sites
5. Done
6. Done
8. Done
Thank you,
Fallon Hadley
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Good morning P.C.,
What has been your favorite book to write?
At one point or another have you ever wanted to flog one of your heroes?
I RSVPed and post here:
http://marvelousbookpage.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/cydjules
Facebooked
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Just became a fan and joined the Bitten By Books - Paranormal Fiction Review Site on Facebook!!
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2. Who are your favorite authors?
5. voted http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11315#comment-90141
and RSVP’d http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=11900#comment-96127
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In your book Goddess of Love, Venus tell Pea to use coconut oil for her untameable hair, does this actually work?
Thanks!
5. Voted
6. Voted
7. Already a subscriber
8. RSVP’d
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RSVP’d
2. Hi P.C.! I love the House of Night series. So far I’ve read the first 3 and I can’t wait to read the rest!
4. FB fan-Rae Pavey
Myspace-Raelena Pavey
5. voted
6. voted
heard about it on this site
entered day 20
8. FB fan-Rae Pavey
Myspace-Raelena Pavey
blogroll: http://throuthehaze-reads.blogspot.com/
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
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I just had to stop by and say how much I enjoyed your books. I am a grandmother of a 17 year old granddaughter and we absolutely adore your HoN series. I say them on sale at my local mega store and thought-what the heck, looks like a good read. I brought them home and OMG! I read the whole series in about three days time! I bought the series for my granddaughter for her birthday and she is hooked! She can’t wait for Tempted to come out! I am going to have to buy each of us a copy because she reads slower than I-LOL! My question is-are there any thoughts on a possible movie deal for your novels? It may be a “I can’t answer that question” question but they would really kick the Twilight series movies butt! Thanks for your gift of storytelling-you and Kristen rock!
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Hi PC, if you can squeeze in any down time, what do you do for fun?
rsvp’d
voted in the Vampire Assistant movie
voted for author
already a BBB newsletter member
already a Blood Bank member
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What inspired you to write the House of Night books?
Have you and your daughter ever had any major disagreements on one of the HoN books?
I R.S.V.P’d
I’m subsribed to the BBB newsletter.
Posted the link on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=719316565&ref=profile
Posted the link in the About Me column on my Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/makalamakala
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HI PC! I RSVP’d and here I am. I have to say, I started this series when I got a recommendation from The SCIFI book club. I ordered the entire series at once! I cant wait fro Tempted to come out. I enjoy them because even thought they are considered YA, I still think they are a great read for lovers of the genre of any age. I am a FB fan, but unfortunately, you already have the max friends allowed for your regular page, so I can’t add youthere. I will be telling everyone about this interview. Thanks for the wonderful job with the books, and please tell Kristen,too because she is as much a part as you are!!
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Hi P.C.! Great interview, I learned alot about you and your daughter Kristin. When I informed my friends of this interview, I heard great things about your books, and I can’t wait to read them. (They really should have told me about you before this)Anywho I was told to start with
The House of Night Series, I’m on my way to go get book one. I’m wishing much continued success for you!! Happy Reading!
Tawania
I RSVP’d this Interview
Voted Vamps Assist.
Voted
already get newsletter
already member of BB
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Hi P.C.
How many more books do you plan on writing in the House of Night Series and outside of HoN? I absolutely love the HoN books and plan on reading your others.
(I RSVP’d)
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Warm and fond greetings PC Cast! I’ve never read your books before but I have one friend that absolutely raves about them. I seriously need to pick them up. Which book would you suggest a newbie to start with?
RSVP
Friended her on facebook (rachel flesher / raonaidluckwell) - Grr told me she had too many friends
Became a fan of her facebook page
Post about the contest on facebook
Friended her on The Blood Bank (Raonaidluckwell)
Friended her on Myspace (www.myspace.com/visionarydruid)
Posted about the contest/chat on myspace’s bullentin and blog
Voted in The Vampire Assistant Movie Giveaway
Voted for round 4 of 2009 Fav Paranormal Fiction Author
Attended Day 20 of My Bloody Vampire Contest
Twittered about it (raonaidluckwell)
Bittenbybooks is the top link in my blogspot’s link section (visionarydruid.blogspot.com)
Posted about the chat/contest on my blogspot
Posted about it on my livejournal (morriga.livejournal.com)
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Hello P.C Cast, I wanted to thank you for taking time to join us all here during your busy schedule. I am waiting ever patiently for Tempted to come out, I already pre-ordered it and am just waiting to pick it up. I have quite a few questions because I am currently reading your Goddess series book, I”m only on book 2 Goddess of Spring (so I appreciated the comment on it) but I will keep it to one based on Tempted. I know Zoey will be battling Kalona and Neferet in this book, but have you thrown another wrench in there as well?
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I RSVP’d
Hello p.c how is the weather treating you in Tulsa? Well its nice here in Lawton. From one okie to another i was wondering if poor Zoey is every going to get a chance to be happily in love? Sje does have quite alot og guys to deal with. Your bboks are awesome waiting patiently for tuesday to go pick up Tempted.
jessica c
jessie.cochrane@yahoo.com
voted
already a friend on bbb, myspace, facebook, and twitter
Have all the books already
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Hi I love your books and i would like to ask if you had anything to do with picking out the people on the HON site who are representing the characters in your books. I would also like to ask if there is any chance of the series becoming a movie? that would be great and i would deffinatley go see it! I cant wait till the next books come out!
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Hi PC I am actually a new fan I was looking for something new to read and HON series was recommended to. So far I’d have to say the 2 of you do some excellent work. Wild imaginations make for some great writing which gives us readers something out of the ordinary and keep us wanting more. I’m loving it, put it that way. It really must be nice to have such a close relationship with your daughter, I think it’s great that the 2 of you are doing this together even though it sounds like your the mastermind.
So how did the 2 of you decide to write this series? Does Kristin edit all your books? Since I’ve just started this series can you let me know what your others are so I can put them on my TBR list? Thanks for being here PC nice of you to take time out for us.
3. I have posted link here http://paranormalbooklovers.blogspot.com/
4. joined BBB HON Group and sent friend request for HON myspace
5. done
6. done both rsvp #80
8. I get BBB newsletter, follow their blog and sent friend request on myspace
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I have to say that I’m more of a fan of The Vampire Diaries then True Blood.
-VOTED in the The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
-Bitten By Books is added to my blogroll (http://confessionsofaromancebookaddict.wordpress.com/)
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Hi P.C.! I think you’ll hear this a lot today, but I just love your House of Night series!! I’ve fallen in love with all of your characters!
-I RSVPed
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Hi I RSVP’d because I wanted to stop by! I fell in love with the House of Night series…It was really exciting to see you’re reading Diana Gabaldon…
my question is I just finished Drums of Autumn in the series and can’t wait to get the next ones…couldn’t put them down…but I wouldn’t ever think of her genre as the same genre you right…even as a fantasy…do you think a good work transcends genres?
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Already commented # 51.
Forgot to mention I RSVP’d for this interview #157
Thanks Again
Enjoyed learning more about PC and Kristin as well as their series will definitely be reading more of them.
misty_labean@yahoo.com
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My question for you PC is which character of the House of Night can YOU most relate to, and which character of House of Night is your favorite, and why? Thank you for being here with us! I LOVE your writing. You are an amazing author! (For the record I am a HUGE Twihard, but I LOVED House of Night so much more!!) Thank you for writing such a great series!!
Christina K.
Christinamae1211@Yahoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/christinamae1211?ref=profile Posted about Chat here! I am also a fan of the official house of night! It wouldn’t let me add PC as a friend because it said she has too many! That is wonderful, but a bummer I couldn’t add her! =(
http://twitter.com/christinamae121 I posted and I am following you on Twitter!
I voted in the Vampire Assistant giveaway!
I RSVP’d
I signed up for the newsletter here.
http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?gsessionid=OcR3-HVDhOvaXNrp_SPPWA
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Thanks for taking the time to visit with us. My goodness! I don’t know how you find the time!
I have been reading your books for a while now but I never took the time to understand a little more about you. You are a courageous and exceptional person! Greatest success to you in the future…and heck yeah True Blood!! LOL!
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Love the books!! Keep up the good work. How old is your daughter and how did you decide to write together?
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Ok. I’ve been reading your books every since I spoted them at school. I love them. I cried my eyes out when Zoey’s BFF died, now I’m getting the hint that she isn’t good anymore. Then there are all the guys!! Any new guys coming up?
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Rsvped
joined the facebook group(EmBamaEm)
going to vote on Round 4
Will you ever go back to write about Epona?
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Hi. My question is:
Do you think it was more difficult to write an adult series than young adult?
Thanks,
RSVP”d
Tried to befriend PC on facebook, too many friends.
Friends with BBB here, on facebook, and myspace/vamplubber
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Hi PC! I absolutely adore HoN, and have just started in on your Goddess series. I could seriously eat your books like candy. What I would like to know is: What was it that inspired you to want to write? Every great author has a starting point, and I would like to know what yours is. And I can’t wait for your next book! As far as I’m concerned it can’t get to me fast enough! I RSVP’d
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Hi =)
I am friend with P.C. and Kristen on Myspace.
I voted for Vamp. Assist and the rounds 4 fav. authors.
I also RSVPed
Now my question, will Zoey ever set her mind on which boy she wants? lol
I love your series, but that specific aspect of her is getting to me, can’t see choose one already? lol
Already Pre-Ordered my copy! I can’t wait to read it!
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http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=419177094
Posted link here too! =)
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Hi PC C, i really can’t wait to see your book. my friend introduced me to your book and we ended up passing marked to our other friends and they are loveing it. even my friend that is picky about what books to read liked it which was a miracle.
3. i posted on my face book
4. I am facebook fan as well as blood bank fan and tryied to befriend you but there were too many friends.
5. voted for The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
6. voted in the poll
8. befrended BBB on facebook and BBB newsletter.
also RSVP
but I wanted to ask PC how different are the HON books compared to all the other books you have written?
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http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=419177094
Posted link here too! =)
Christina K.
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I love the cover. Do you as the authors have nay say in the design?
#5&6 done!
JJ
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Hi, PC. You gave a good interview. I just found out about House Of Nights series and can’t wait to read it all.
I RSVP’d, #4, and #5.
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PC, I’ve read all of the HoN series so far, and am very excited about Tempted. With the love aspect of the series, which male character is more like someone you have been in love with in real life, and how?
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I love your take on vampires I have been reading several diferent vampire series and the ones that protray vamps more human I seem to like the best. I am very excited for Tempted and Burned. How many books do you plan on being in the House of night series? Is there going to be a longer time span between books to make it through 4 years?
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I’ve read all the House of Nights out so far. Any plans for future spin offs with another character?
I voted in the Vampire Assisstant Movie Giveaway.
I’m friends with BB through twitter(celestinacarmen) and GoodReads(tina). I follow through GoggleReader.
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Hi PC! Great interview! I’ve been reading the HoN series for a while now and anxiously awaiting the new book! Your other series are on my list of things to get next as well! I was wondering when what authors most inspire you? Also, as an author of the paranormal, how much do you believe in the paranormal existing in our world today? Thanks!
4. member of Blood bank fan page as Amanda Leigh
5,6 Done
8. receive BBB newsletter, member of Blood Bank and Goodreads as Amanda Leigh
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Greetings from Brazil!
I love to read the HofN series.
I would like to know why Zoey has to have so many boys dangling from her fingers? It’s really irritating and, well, it’s not nice to do something like that…
Ah, I like to now if the people of faith murdered Loren or if Neferet did it?
Bye, Lily
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Facebook fan pccast
voted in vampire’s AMG
subscribed to newsletter
fan bitten by books facebook and my space
twitted 2x
added Bitten_by_Books as a friend in Goodreads
following blog
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I am 50 years old and I love the HoN series, I think your stories and writing styles appeal to all ages. I wanted to ask who your favorite character is? Thanks.
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Rsvp
thanks for answering my questions regarding how you and your daughter work as a team. glad to see you will be in Atlanta prior to Dragoncon. we at the library can not keep your books on the shelf. Still waiting to find out how you’re favorite authors are?
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Sorry guys - I got my communications antenna crossed and just now showed up here! Okay:
Sharon K - the hardest book was TEMPTED because I changed point of view from Zoey’s first person and added several other characters in 3rd person. I liked doing it, and it’s the way I’m writing the next book, BURNED, too, but it’s not easy.
Geetika - I’m most like Aphrodite (grin).
Sophie B - my inspiration comes from several places - research is a big one. Also I’ve been inspired by my high school students.
Geetika - I’m not sure who the best boyfriend is for Zoey yet because she’s too young to make a credible choice.
Lyda - Phyllis Christine
Aurora - I think I like Zoey best because she’s flawed, but she has the ability to learn and grow from her mistakes.
Sophie B - in the HoN I’ve created the only matriarchal vampyre world I know I’m aware of - so female power sets it apart. I also portray teen realistically and try not to romanticize them too much. Hence Zoey’s boy problems!
Alison - in the summer of 2004 my agent asked me to consider writing a series set at a vampyre finishing school. I was teaching high school, so YA was a natural choice for me. That’s how the HoN began!
Nichole - yes, many of the characters are based on real people: Zoey, Erin, Shaunee, Heath, etc. Grandma Redbird is loosely based on my stepmom, though she isn’t of Native American heritage. Yes, I do a bunch of research, then I turn it all into PC World.
Kristin M - well, Kristin didn’t coauthor any of my other books with me, but I’m glad you enjoyed ELPHAME’S CHOICE! Basically I brainstorm and write the first draft of the HoN, and then Kristin serves as my teen voice editor. The ideas come from the cacophony in my mind.
Stephanie - I really can’t choose a favorite!
Laura - When I write with Kristin the only real difference is that she sees the manuscript before my editor. She makes comments to me, and then I go through it and see which ones I want to include and which I want to veto. So I supposed the difference is I know she has my back before anyone else reads me.
Geetika - I suppose my tattoos would be Celtic knots. I got the idea for them from ancient goddess lore - often a High Priestess was marked in some way when she was chose to follow a goddess. And I got the idea for intolerance for those who are different from living in the bible belt…
Hi Shannon! Great to meet you, too!
Nikki B - yep, you’ll get a lot more of Aphrodite and Darius in TEMPTED and in BURNED. Promise.
Paige - Sometimes I plot, sometimes I don’t. It just depends on the book. For my Nocturne book, THE AVENGER, I plotted it all out before I started. I don’t do that with the HoN books, though I do have an idea of where I need to go in each book.
Nancy - Kristin has her own story in IMMORTAL: LOVE STORIES WITH BITE, and she’s working on another story of her own right now. It should be out next year in an anthology. Can’t remember the name of it, though…I’ll have to call and ask her!
Van - right now I’m reading the fabulous Diana Gabaldon. I love Christopher Moore, Ray Bradbury, Tanith Lee, Kresley Cole, Gena Showalter, Anne McCaffery, Wilbur Smith, Dean Koontz…the list goes on and on…
Christine - Kristin and I have always been close, so that’s nothing new for us. We do love it when we hear mothers and daughters read our series together.
Erin - Heath won’t get Marked.
Terri - yep, I’d love to write CIARA’S DESTINY (that’s set in Partholon).
Heather - well, I didn’t “switch” until late last year. I taught full time and wrote for three publishers for almost a decade. I don’t know what motivated me to write because I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember - there are stories inside my head that need to be told!
Kaluca - Eric!!!
Heather - as a teacher, parent, and American I loath censorship and abhor book banning. I believe in the right for everyone to choose for themselves and their families what is appropriate for THEM, but not for me.
Uh, guys - I’m not going to answer plot spoilers.
Mindy - we love that our books are read by all different ages. I don’t really get why people think it’s weird adults read YA. A good story is a good story. So, no, for US it’s not awkward, but sometimes grandmas are embarrassed, which they don’t need to be.
Caitlin - the HoN has been optioned and the script is being written right now. That’s the only update I have.
Rebecca - that’s what research told me. I haven’t tried it myself…
Cathy - I travel, I hang out with my friends, I walk my Scottie dogs, and I do love me some trash TV.
Lisa - I have a new fan page that has no friends limit.
Lindsay - we’re planning at least 12 books in the HoN series.
Raonaid - if you like vampyres, pick up MARKED. If not, try DIVINE BY MISTAKE or GODDESS OF THE ROSE (if you’re not a kid - those are definitely adult books).
Jessica - the weather has finally cleared up and it’s been beautiful here in Tulsa! Zoey will decide who she wants to be with when she’s mature enough to make that decision, and that’s NOT going to be while she’s a teenager.
Christina - yep, I picked out the models they used on the site.
Misty - check out my blog archives for all of my other books: http://www.pccast.blogspot.com
George the Girl - As I said in the interview, I don’t think much about genre. So, yes, good work transcends all of that labeling and such.
Deana - more difficult to write YA? Nah. Writing is hard. Period. No matter what age I’m writing for.
That’s it for now guys! I’ll check in later! Thanks for stopping by!
XXXOOO
PC
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1. Already own all HoN books
2. My question hmm, Um this might be considered um uncool to ask but here in NZ we don’t go by initials like so many in USA and so I was kinda wondering why P C when Kristin is fulled spelled out?
3. word spread here http://www.kinetocoredesign.com/blog.php?b=4740
4. Can’t access any of these sites from work sigh.
5. couldn’t vote as an international
6. voted in round 4 of author of the year
8. already a friend
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i suscribed
http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?gsessionid=jzPlCoPiXqkCy3o6qPiVlA#
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Hi!!! I stumbled upon your HoN books about a year ago and have absolutely loved them! I’m familiar with the Tulsa area so it’s cool how you tied that in. My question is where do you see the HoN series ending up? Do you have plans for more books after Hunted and Burned or will Burned be the final one? Either way I’m extremely excited.
(RSVP’d)
-posted link on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=506953339&ref=profile)
-subscribed to Bitten by Books
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First of all I just have to say how much I have enjoyed the HoN series. It is great to find a series that I can read and that both my daughter and daughter-in-law love also. We love discussing the characters and what might happen next. I get first shot at the new books as one girl is in college and the other in law school. My question–Could you tell us a little about the new YA series other than “no vamps but still paranormal”?
-I RSVPed
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6. done
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Contest entries
Facebook~
~Posted link
~Tried to become a friend of PC but I was told she had to many friends
~I am a fan of The house of night page
~I am a fan of Bitten By Books Paranormal Fiction Review Site
~Added Rachel Smith to friends on facebook
Myspace~
~Posted a link on both my myspace paged /beckyree and /beckyree84
~I am a friend of the house of night on both my myspace pages
~bittenbybooks.com link permently on both my myspace pages under books
Twitter
~I Tweeted the link
~Following bittenbybooks and tweeted
Voted in the The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
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also RSVP
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Hello to you on Day 20!!!
1-don’t have the funds today but maybe for-sure before the 31st
2-Question~#1 Do you have any say in your cover art for your books?
#2 What books does your Husband like to read?
3-I Spread the word~
My blog~http://booksaremoviesinthemind.blogspot.com/
my facebook~http://www.facebook.com/officialhouseofnight?v=wall#/posted.php?id=1259591812&share_id=157917779173&comments=1#s157917779173
Twitter~http://twitter.com/theblindcupid/status/5025629957
4-I am friends with P.C. i joined her~
Facebook fan club (theblindcupid)http://www.facebook.com/officialhouseofnight?v=wall#/profile.php?id=100000004116732
Facebook friend (theblindcupid)http://www.facebook.com/officialhouseofnight?v=wall#/profile.php?id=100000004116732
5- I already VOTEd in the The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway
6- I VOTE in the 2009 Favorite Paranormal Fiction Author of the Year - Round 4~ i voted for 2 people
7-I ‘m not able to do this yet but I hope I can soon
8- Be friends with Bitten~ I am a subscriber to Bitten’s e-mail,Google Reader & I follow your blog
I am a Facebook Fan Page~http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bitten-By-Books-Paranormal-Fiction-Review-Site/152478347320
I am a facebook friend~http://www.new.facebook.com/BittenbyBooks
I am a Goodreads friend~http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1242174-bitten-by-books (Shawna Lewis)
I also follow Bitten on Twitter(theblindcupid)
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Oops I for git to tell you that I have Bittten on my Blogs sidebar~ http://booksaremoviesinthemind.blogspot.com/
Thanks for this giveaway & the amazing interview I really enjoyed it!!
Smiles Shawna L.
weloveourdogs@juno.com
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HI! I’m just about to turn 18 and I’m getting ready for college, but I’m having some trouble picking out where to go and what to major in. I live in Wisconsin. I want to be an author, and I’m currently writing my own book. I was wondering, where did you go to college and what did you major and minor in?
And which other authors do you read as inspiration? Have you read any of L.J. Smith’s vampire books, including the Vampire Diaries and her Night World series?
Thanks so much, hope to see you at your MN signing next week!
Rachel Christianson
I RSVPed,
already own the first five books,
posted link on facebook http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=629905471&share_id=158791437450&comments=1#s158791437450
already a facebook fan,
tried to add as a friend on facebook but she already has too many friends,
added as friend on myspace
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How many books in all do you plan to have in the “House of Night” series?
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Hi
These are on my list, and I am very happy to see that the bookstore here got them now.
I do wonder, how come YA? And not another market.
I RSVPed
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I hope you and Kirsten will be coming back to Toronto soon.
RT on Facebook (Beatrice Chan)
RT of Twitter (munyeechan)
Am a friend of PC already
Already part of Facebook Fan Club for PC
Already part of Facebook Fan Club for BBB
Fan of BBB on Twitter
Friend of Rachel’s on Facebook
Member of the Blood Bank (Beatrice Chan)
-I RSVPed
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6. done
8. Already a subscriber to the newsletter
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Hi PC,
2. did you create your characters after your daughter or her friends? I know she helps with the story. Any certain college in mind when you started this to use as a model?
3. sent this link to more friends
4.I sent facebook friend request,tried to sent request to PC but said to many friends but tried one of her other links and it went through ,also myspace, will email to you
5.voted
6.voted
8. friends w/BBBfacebook, myspace,twitter
RSVPD for this
Heidi S.
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2. Hey P.C. Do You Have A Music You Listen To That Helps Put You In The Right Mood To Write Your Books?
3. Facebook Said:Too Many Friends.
Sorry, This User Already Has Too Many Friends.
4. I Have Successfully Joined House Of Night Series! On The Blood Bank.
I Sent Myspace Friend Request.
5. I Voted In The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway.
6. I Voted In The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway.
8. I Am Friends With Bitten By Books Here,Myspace,Facebook,And Twitter.
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2. Hello P.C. When Did You First Start Writting?
3. Facebook Said:Too Many Friends.
Sorry, This User Already Has Too Many Friends.
4. I Sent Myspace Friend Request.
5. I Voted In The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway.
6. I Voted In The Vampire’s Assistant Movie Giveaway.
8. I Am Friends With Bitten By Books Here,Myspace,And Facebook.
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I RSVP’d
Hey P.C.,
I enjoyed reading your interview…
*What made you go into a collaboration with your daughter?
*Do you find that your characters drive your story or are you able to steer them the way you the story to go?
*Linked on facebook http://www.facebook.com/people/Anna-Shah-Hoque/767402866
*Linked on blog http://s7anna.blogspot.com/
*Linked on Good Reads http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/227729-interview-chat-and-contest-with-author-p-c-cast
*Linked on Shelfari http://www.shelfari.com/groups/43314/discussions/150530/Interview-Chat-and-Contest-with-Author-P-C-Cast
*Linked on Ning http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profiles/blogs/interview-chat-and-contest-5
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Anna
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I love the HoN series and want to read your other books too. And very excited to one day see the HoN characters onscreen!
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Hi PC
1. I have all the HON books and already have Tempted pre-ordered
2. My question is: its been said you will be doing more books from another characters POV, can you tell us who it will be?
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how do u know when a boom is good enough to publish. i also wanted to say your my idal
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how do u know when a book is good enough to publish. i also wanted to say your my idal
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do u think its easy being a wiritter
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hi pc my name is emily ransom and I absolutely love your books. I have two questions. my first question is what advice would you give to a person who would like to become an author? and my other question is what and who inspired you to write?
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OMG, P.C. YOU ARE AMAZING!!! I CANNOT WAIT FOR TEMPTED!!! I should be at the opening for the book when your there because I live in your city! Whats your insparation for writing? How many more books do you plan on writing for HON? You Rock, and you are my Idol as well!!
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Hi PC, i just wanted to say love the HON books, i’m looking forward to Tempted.
I rsvp’d, follow on twitter, and receive the newsletter, follow on facebook and my space also.
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Ranna - they’re a lot different. HoN is a world of its own and is unlike any other. But you’ll find all of my books have a strong female empowerment theme.
Jeanette – authors rarely have a say in cover design, but our wonderful publisher does confer with us. We have an excellent team at St. Martin’s Press!
Laila – wow, that’s a hard question. I guess I’d have to say either Darius or Stark because the man I’m in love with is also a warrior.
Becky – I’m not sure about time span. That kinda just happens while I’m writing. My thought was that I’d follow Zoey for four years, but the books end up happening in a much shorter timeframe.
Tina J – yep, you’ll see in TEMPTED, but I’m following Stevie Rae with her own strong storyline. It does weave into Zoey’s though.
Amanda – I believe the world is filled with magic!
Emmad – I decided to use my initials when I was first published in 2001 because people have such a hard time spelling Phyllis. Kristin never considered using her initials when she joined me in publishing, although all of you Kristin/Kristen’s out there know people misspell your name all the time, too!
Kaylie – BURED is not the last book, but I can’t tell you where the series will end. Don’t know myself right now.
Lisa – ELPHAME’S CHOICE and BRIGHID’S QUEST are fantasy books set in my mythical world called Partholon – loosely based on Celtic mythology. The world is populated with centaurs and humans, who don’t always coexist well, and it is under the influence of the Celtic Goddess of Horses, Epona. There are vampiric creatures in this series, which I resurrected from the history of the Picts (Fomorians). They’re both coming of age stories for each heroine, and, yes, there is definitely romance.
Rachel – I went to college in Illinois and I majored in literature with a secondary education minor. I’ve already listed some of the authors I enjoy and, no, I haven’t read L.J. Smith. I don’t read YA at all when I’m writing it.
Heidi – yep, as I already said many of the kids, including Zoey, are based on real people. The school isn’t a college, it’s a high school. And I used the physical model of Cascia Hall High School here in Tulsa for the setting.
Raquel – nope, I don’t listen to music while I write. It’s too distracting.
Denise – I wrote my first book in first grade: Blubby the Blue Whale. Is hasn’t been published. Yet.
Elaine – In TEMPTED you’ll get Zoey’s first person pov, and then also get inside the heads of: Aphrodite, Stark, Heath, and a surprise character I won’t mention. And I’m writing BURNED the same way.
Nick – Well, I’d say work on the basics: grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc., before you worry about anything else. And no, being a writer isn’t easy. It’s the hardest job I’ve ever done.
Emily - I have a whole post dedicated to advice for aspiring authors in the archives of my blog, http://www.pccast.blogspot.com. My biggest piece of advice is to treat being an author like any other career. Take it seriously – without romanticizing it. Research publishing. Hone your craft. Read a lot and write a lot – and then read and write some more. I don’t know what inspired me to write. I can’t remember a time when I couldn’t read and when I didn’t want to be an author.
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A friend of mine gave me your goddess series for christmas. I feel in love. They were the originals her copies all worn, the best kind. I love your work.
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thank you so much for the advice. I am an aspiring author and my main topic is vampires. if you ever want to learn more about what I write in my books. just let me know I’m on you myspace
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Hello there! I totally love your books and I really can’t wait for Tempted to come out. I’ve read your books many times, and they’re always as awesome as the first time I read it.
I just wanted to know, which character in your book do you like the least, and why?
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thanks for the respond. and your books gave me a whole new look on reading and i am in the process of writing a book and i have two more things to ask how do u get a book published and will u be in nyc on the 27
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1. i cant buy the books because i already have all the books at home
2. p.c cast my question is if you could ever visit Houston, Texas
3.i taged my friends that are also fans of the house of night series on face book to come here and post.
4.i already was a friend of p.c cast and a fan of the fan club
5. i already posted on the poll of the vampire’s assistant and voted on the poll.
6.i already entered the 20 my bloody vampire contest.
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8. i already subscribed and added rachel as a friend and became a fan for the fan club
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I RSVP’D
I know that you said that you like writing Fantasy/Mythical/Paranormal writings but do you see yourself in the future writing anything beyond those topics?
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Hello P. C. ^.^
Thanks for taking the time to answer questions.
My question is “What advice to you have for aspiring supernatural authors, like myself?”
(I have RSVP’d)
Please, I’d really love to hear back ^.^
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Aww that would put a knot in zoey’s life if heath got marked wouldn’t it. If you could control an eliment(sp) what would it be?
Erin M.
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Can’t wait to read Tempted. I was happy to read that you work so well with a writing partner. I’ve have a partner I’ve written with in the past and it’s always interesting to see how others work out the logistics.
Fanned on Facebook, already a friend on there, friended on MySpace and Blood Bank, signed up for the newsletter, voted and commented for #5 & #6, subscribe to BBB, friend and fan on Facebook, friend on Myspace.
Ursula D.
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I’ve rsvp’d.
I have put a blog blinkie up
Who does the music for the tempted promo? It totally rocks.
How are you choosing the actors to represent the characters from the books? I saw Zoey, I saw the “twins”, I couldn’t figure out which one was Damien, Erick or the old flame from highschool. I saw Nerfetie.
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I love all of your books!
Out of all the series you’ve written, which one is your favorite?
I tweeted about it: http://twitter.com/emochicofdeath
I RSVPed.
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Oh my god I’m going to get your book 2day and i can’t wait to read it!! When i get it forget about homework i’ll dive right into the book!
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Hi PC! I was curious as to if you have thought of any actors or actresses to play the characters in HoN? =) I also wanted to tell you I work at my Citys Library and your books fly off our shelves! I always recommend HoN to anyone looking for a good series!
Christina K.
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I read on your Facebook page that you love Enya - I do too!
I tried to become your friend… but received the message that you have too many friends!
Oh well, I love your books… I’ve already pre-purchased your next one…
Linda T.
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PC I do love your series! I cannot wait to read Tempted (7 days and counting)! I want to give you props on your website, I absolutely love how interactive it is.
Sisses,
Caden
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Hi P.C Cast! I was wondering if you were ever going to be anywhere around Hesperia, CA? It says you will be in Palo Alto, CA but that is still 6 hrs away from me and my friend who LOVE your books!
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Hi! I don’t have a question, just wanted to say I’m a big fan!
Posted link on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/tiahb
Added as friend on myspace
Voted in both
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Heather R – thank you! What a lovely compliment!
Josefin – Zoey’s mom is my least favorite character. She needs to refocus on her children and turn back into a mother.
Nick – I will be in NYC on the 27th. Go to my blog and/or any of my sites for my tour schedule. Re: getting a book published – that’s something you need to research for yourself. Keep in mind you can’t actually do anything until you’ve completed an entire manuscript.
Joanna – check out my tour schedule. The closest we’re coming to Houston this time is Austin.
Michelle – sure! I’d love to write in the horror genre, and straight historical would be fun, too. Hell, I’d like to write a contemporary romance. Now to find the time…
Carly – the same advice I’d give to any other author. See above and my blog for specifics.
Erin – I choose earth!
Meanmom – After the video you can click on a link that will take you to the musician and song. I haven’t really studied the video, so I can’t tell you for sure who all’s in it.
Christina K – I really don’t know who I’d want to portray my characters. They’re so clearly etched in my mind that I have a hard time seeing anyone else as them.
Linda and others – my HoN facebook page is at its limit for friends, but I have a PC Cast page you can join as my fan. Sorry about that!
ALSO: Guys, my tour schedule is posted on all my sites. It’s set and can’t be changed. Oh, and Kristin and I don’t choose where we go. Actually, we have nothing to do with it. My lovely publisher decides and we show up.
Caden – thanks! My webteam is awesome! Right now they’re rebuilding my PC Cast site, and I can’t wait for it to go live!
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Hey!
Here’s my question.
What would you do if you COULDN’T be a writter?
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Thank you for your answer, I totally agree with you. I wonder if she’ll ever.. But you shouldn’t answer that, that’d totally spoil far too much.
I’ve got another question.
If Zoey is based on Kristin (If i remember that right) Does she also have that many boyfriends? XD
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I’m so excited that you are coming to Austin, Texas. I’ll definitely be there…….Stacy
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Thank you for answering PC! I can imagine how hard casting will be for those who are involved! I hope you all can find as close a match possible to how you see your characters! Best wishes with everything! =)
Christina K.
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Question:
What first inspired you to start writing, and when was it?
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Oh, and also, I did 2, 4 and 8 :]
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Thanks a lot P. C.
I picked up a copy of Immortals over the weekend from Borders (because let’s face it, anything with your name on it is completely amazing) and I absolutely LOVED Kristen’s story in it. I wish I had more of it to read, it left me craving more. It was an epic twist. Could you please relay the message that it’s loved?
1. I own all the books and have TEMPTED reserved at Borders.
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3. Tweeted! http://twitter.com/acedarkprincess
4. Did what I could lol
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7. I can’t buy anything T.T
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I RSVPed.
I suscribed, and I´m following on twitter.
I really like the designs of the covers and the tattoos, so
Who comes up with the covers? Do you totally like them or would you change something?Do they have any simbolic meaning?
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I have seen your books at Walmart and other booksellers. I didn’t purchase any as I saw they were YA. I have seen so many comments on diferent user groups and found adults were also reading the series. I’m definitely going to check it out.
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Hi P.C.!
Great interview…thanks for sharing with us!
You’re going to Scotland??? Oh, I’m so jealous! Have fun!
I was wondering how you write about such a variety of creatures in the paranormal genre…is that difficult? Do you ever mix up your creatures and find your goddesses fleeing from the sun or craving blood or anything?
And also would you ever consider combining goddesses and vampires in a book or would that be too weird/confusing or just not appealing?
Thanks again for stopping by!
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8. I’m a subscriber! My username on Blood Bank is Jillian and my page is:
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And I friend requested you on Facebook!
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Hi! I’m sad to say that I’ve only gotten to read a few of your books but I’m really curious, have you ever read a book and completely thought of a new tangent for your current works?
On that note, where is the weirdest place you’ve come up with a story idea?
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but I did vote!
Thanks!
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I have no idea if this was asked yet or not. What inspired you to write the House of Night series? I love it. I am so addicted.
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Hi P.C.!
I am a huge fan, and love your books so much I pass them out to friends like they are crack, and now they are addicts too!
I would like to know 2 things…which is YOUR favorite character You have written and why?
And who is your favorite Character NOT written by you and why?
I already RSVP’d
as well as follow BBB on Facebook & Twitter <3
Thank you!!!!
Lisa Kasper
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Hello and thanks for taking the time for being here today.
my question for you is when you began to write the House of Night series what kind of research did you do/doing and what kind of things did you use for inspiration.
Monique M.
(I’ve RSVP)
Gracias
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Hi PC,
Thanks for being with us today!
Where in the writing process do you think you’ve finished with a book and you and Kristin (or yourself) agree to release it to the world?
Thanks
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I reall like the HoN series and i just wanted to ask how far do you see this series going
Monique M.
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monique8727@hotmail.com
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P.C,
How many books will be in the HoN series? Also will you be stopping in Philadelphia? Thank you for answering my questions.
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this question is for Kristin
when you put in your input for the series what kinds of thigs do you look for and what kinds of things do you put.
monique m
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monique8727@hotmail.com
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I rsvp’d
My question:
who was your mentor?
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I have just gotten into the series and love it.
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4. Was already friends with P.C Cast on myspace and the group at Blood Bank. Sent requests to the Facebook Fan page and tried on the main Facebook, but there are already too many people.
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OK Sorry If I missed this question before but have to ask
Which one of you like the brown pop? Why no brand name when you use Doritos and Mountain Dew?
What food do you like to much on when you are working on a WIP?
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Attended Day 20 of My Bloody Vampire Contest
Twittered about it
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Hi P.C.!
I have read all of the House of Night novels and I absolutely love them! I have referred many of my friends to them and am actually having a hard time getting them to give the books back!
My question for you is: Where did you come up with the ideas for the tattoos in the books? The way you describe the tattoos in the books is just amazing - I can actually picture them in my mind!
Thank You So Much!
~Ashley~
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Hi my question is: what was the first books you and Kristin acually did together? i love your HoN series. they are amazing!!!
THANKS
~Felipa L.
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Kristin,
I’ve read your short story Amber Smoke in Immortal: Love Stories With Bite. I thought it was a great story and I was wondering if you’ll be doing your own writing projects in the near future.
Monique M.
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monique8727@hotmail.com
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PC- I love the whole series for HoN along with how real Zoey is… she has been flawed girl who is just average with large responsiblity she grows into just like teens have to grow up into adulthood. I was just curious if it was Kristin or yourself that came up with the idea to combined vampires with the native american traditions? The series also was special to me also because my family and I lived in Oklahoma for 7 months and could identify several locations through the books. ( We lived in Seminole, OK)
P.S- I RSVP’d to join everyone here tonight and I am also a fan with BBB on facebook.
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I left a comment/question earlier (#75). I forgot to add that I RSVPd.
I tweeted too http://twitter.com/celestinacarmen/status/5030539143
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Wow! Everyone pretty much asked all my questions! But thank you sincerely for being here P.C Cast! And I’m enjoying reading all of your responses to their questions! So, I’d just like to say, I’m so very excited about Tempted and anything else that’s coming!
Amy S.
P.S. I RSVP’d, am a BBB fan on FB, and I follow on Twitter!
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Hi PC! I just have to say how much I love, love, love the House of Night series. Glad I found it and can share this series with my nieces. I also have many of your other books in my TBR pile. Will you be in Nashville, TN any time soon? Also wondered(might have been asked already) how may House of Night books there might be?
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Forgot to say, I RSVP’d, fan of BBB on facebook and I follow on Twitter.
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I’ve seen you blog and i see that the next book in the HoN series will be Burned and that it’s going to be taking place in a Scottish setting. my question is since we have NAtive American lore in the past will we see some Scottish lore as well
Monique M
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Hello PC!! I LOVE the HON series!! My question I know you have been asked before in a round about way. If zoey was your daughter, which one of the boys would you want her to bring home? I would also love to know which one kristen would be most comfortable bringing home to meet you. I know you both seem like pretty openminded people from what i’ve read about you but i’m sure there is one you would like best if put in those situations. thanks bunches and I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
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Hiya PC! I really love your Goddess series. I have all of them! My favorite so far as been the one with Hades. (He’s the best).
So my question is… When you write a scene, what comes to mind first? Action or dialogue?
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Sticky notes and sexy scenes…my kind of woman. I haven’t had much spare time to read lately, but I like vampires and the paranormal, so what are some other authors you would say have characters similar to yours? Are your characters closer to supernatural or human-acting?
I liked the interview a lot and know it’s hard to write. I do short stories from beginning to end with just an idea in mind, so I get the non-plotting that you sometimes do.
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2. Hi P.C.! I really love the Aphrodite character♥
I was wondering: 1)Does Kristin think of herself as a writer and does she plan on writing as a career too? 2)What makes someone “imprint” with you? Since Zooey has imprinted more than once does this mean it’s not that rare, or that in some way it just happened that she stumbled into fate each time?
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Hi, I RSVP’d.
Hi P. C.! I am looking forward to read your books. “Marked” has been on my TBR list! I am going to have to bump it up.
I hope I’m not too late to ask questions! I am curious - I wanted to know if you could put together a dinner party - who would you invite? Is there a time period you could time travel back to - where would you go?
I just like asking people those questions.
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Whitch book is your favorite, and why?
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WOW lots of questions before mine. Well I haven’t read any of your books yet but they sound great.
What is your least favorite genre?
Which is your hardest section to write beginning, middle, or end?
I did 5&6 too.
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Hi P.C.
Thank You for the wonderful inteview. I know that you are Mom and the Boss, but you and Kristin are also two completely seperate writers with many varied ideas I am sure. What is the biggest thing you bump heads about when working together?
Koren
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PCC,
Welcome to the site and thank you for writing such wonderful books. I’ve always loved the mythological connection of the Goddess books, they have such fresh angles on one of my favorite subjects. Here’s my Questions:
Q1. What inspired the Goddess series?
Q2. If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be?
Thanks again
TerrieG
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Meghan – well, I taught high school for fifteen years, so I’d be a teacher. Again.
Josefin – Yes, Zoey is based on Kristin when she was her age and NO! Kristin does not have that many boyfriends (nor did she in high school). I used the basis of Kristin’s personality as a blueprint for Zoey and some of her idiosyncrasies, not her dating history.
Carly S – Thank you!! And I will relay your message to Kristin. Her new story will be in the next vampire anthology for Harper Teen.
Alejandra – our cover design team comes up with the covers after talking with Kristin and me. I do love them, and if you read the books you’ll clue in to the symbolism.
Jillian – I don’t mix up my characters because they’re fully formed by the time I write about them. And I do mix vamps and a goddess in the HoN books.
Biki – I usually read for pleasure. Using that to come up with a story idea would be verging on plagiarism, and I don’t do that. I do get inspiration from research and from mythology. I found the idea for GODDESS OF THE SEA during an art exhibit at the Philbrook Museum in Tulsa. I guess that’s kinda weird.
BlueMoon – my favorite character of all time is Shannon Parker in my DIVINE series because I’m closest to her. I think my favorite literary character right now is Jamie Frasier from Diana Gabaldon’s amazing series.
Rachel H – when it’s done and when I’m at deadline.
Monique – Kristin isn’t blogging today, but as I said before, she serves as my teen voice editor and cutter of too much description, etc. She likes her job. Sigh.
Diane S – writing mentor? Probably all the great authors I read as a child.
Shell – Kristin likes brown pop. I don’t avoid brand names. I just have the characters call them what they want to call them. I don’t munch on food while I write or I get fat.
Felipa – The HoN series are the only books Kristin and I have written together.
Laura – I added the Native American aspect.
Monique – yep, you will indeed be seeing Scottish legends/lore.
Samantha – I heart me some Stark and Heath. It’s a tie between them.
Seri – good question! I think I hear the scene and as the dialogue develops I add details. Hum…I’ve never really thought about it before!
REB – My characters aren’t like anyone else’s! And I’d say they’re more human than supernatural, even the ones who are paranormal.
Bella F – I think Kristin thinks of herself more as my partner and an editor, though she does work by herself (she’d much rather edit than write). Zoey has only Imprinted with one consort. It’s rare for a fledgling, but not so rare for a vamp. Only Nyx knows what drives an Imprint.
Libby – I’d invite my best friends, of course. Famous strangers? Nah. I’d go back to the 1920s and be a flapper in Tulsa!
Chris – I’m not fond of most “literature” (said with a bad British accent). The beginning is ALWAYS the hardest to write for me.
Koren – Kristin and I don’t bump heads. We communicate and then I make the final decision as I am the most experienced writer and I’M ACTUALLY WRITING THE BOOKS. But sometimes she’s right and she likes that a lot.
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so i was just wondering, since vampire’s are really big what attracted you to them?
Monique M.
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Hi PC! I love the House of Night series and I can’t wait to read Tempted. Only one week until its out! You might have talked about this before on your blog or something, but why isn’t Eric on the Tempted cover? Also, have you ever thought of doing a spin off series of the HoN but with different characters?
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I was just wondering since the HoN series is a Vampire series, what will Heaths purpose be in the series. Besides being another complication for Zoey, and occasional blood donor too. I mean I really do love his character and I just hope something good will happen for him.
Monique M.
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monique8727@hotmail.com
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Out of curiosity PC- how many books are there going to be in the HoN series? Along with are you by chance going to write more adult romance books either on your own or as a collaberation with others like K. Cole or G. Showalter??? I am about to get to read “The Avenger” through Harlequin books once I finish the book I am reading by J. R. Ward
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i really like the names of the characters in the HoN series, i was just wondering how do you pick the names.
monique m
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My questions have been asked and answered. I do want to say that you are one of my favorites and I have recommended you to several of my friends. I love the Goddess Summoning series and can’t wait for the next one. Just finished Marked and loved it.
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Hi P.C.
I have read all the house of night books’ and can’t whait till your next one comes out.
You and your daughter are a grate wrighting team.
I would like to know where the idea of stark came from?
I think he is a grate caracter and he reminds me of one of my best friends.
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I voted, RSVPed and I am a subscriber to the newsletter.
P.C. - So great to see you here! My daughter and I are huge fans of the House of the Night series and so excited you are coming to Baltimore. Kaylee and I will definitely be there! Already have Tempted pre-ordered to ship as soon as it releases. We love you!!
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I have yet to read any of P.C. Cast’s books but I do have Marked in my TBR pile and will be reading it soon.
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i really do love the HoN series and i wanted to know which one of your series do like the most and why?
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I’m really sorry if I insulted you or your daughter with my last question, I was just curious.
I’m not sure if this question have been asked yet, if it has I’m sorry I missed it.
How old were you when you started writing? And what made you want to start?
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PC Cast I love your books… You and a few of my other favorite vampire authors have inspired me to work towards becoming a writer! I currently am working on my own Vampire novel with a powerful female Heroine. I love the fact that you do have gays in your books and hope I can properly incorperate that into mine. What gives you the inspiration to bring in the Gays?
By the way Damien is totally like my gay friend Darius! Whenever I read I can’t help but think of him….I haven’t seen him in forever… He is gay and acts exactly like Damien… Not to mention his bf was exactly like Jack…They were so cute togethor!
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P.C., first, I have to tell you that my daughter loves your books and eagerly awaits the release of each one. I have seen you being interviewed on television and you seem to have a really good rapport with your daughter. How does that translate to your writing together and who makes the most creative suggestions for your books, you or her?
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You love Stark & Heath? Where’s the love for Erik? I keep pulling for him, even though they have a lot of obstacles. I guess I’ve always been fond of him because it seems from the beginning they were “meant for each other” especially him saying “I’m the guy for you” not once but twice (Marked pgs 192 & 193) I pick up on those things so I hope love for him is not left out.
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P.C., I’m so glad to see you have an interview here! It was a great read- a friend of mine just gave me all your novels for my birthday and this made me even more excited to start reading them.
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P.C., if there was any fantasy book or series out there that you could write a crossover with for the HoN novels without messing up anyone’s copyright, which would it be?
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I love both Goddess series and HoN series looking forward to reading more books by you.
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PC - I can’t wait to read this!!!!
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Hi I rsvped. what Is the one thing you would like to tell a reader that has picked up your books?
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I RSVP’d, voted in both polls, friends with BBB on facebook, twitter and myspace, subscriber and ning page member.
My question is referring to your last comment about Scotland, where is your favorite place to go in Scotland?
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I just wanted to ask what books do you recommend to your readers, when they are look for something to read in between your book releases.
Monique M
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Love your HON series- will have to check out your other books.
My first experience with vampires was Stoker’s Dracula- what was yours?
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Hi PC, I am thrilled you are here. You were one of the first YA paranormal authors I ever read. I have been hooked on your books ever since and I pass my books around to all my girlfriends-a bit reluctantly-I don’t want them to get dirty:)
After reading the interview I love you even more. You know what hard work is and you aren’t afraid of that. I like that about people.
So, I am a bit late and many of my questions have already been answered but her are two I didn’t see.
1. What is something your readers would be shocked to learn about you?
2. What is your favorite way to unwind after a hard day of writing?
Great giveaway!
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Hi P.C.
I’ve never read your books, but they sound like they would keep me glued to them til the end.
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Kristin and I work easily together, probably because I’m the mom and The Boss of Her. (Side note to my daughter: KFC, do not post in here and disagree with me!!)
LOL! It’s great that you work so well together. What was the impulse behind starting the series as a team?
(I RSVP’d, voted in 5 & 6, and, as always, BBB is on my blogroll and I subscribe to the newsletter and etc.)
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wow this was a really interesting interview. I’ve read a couple short stories by Cast, but none of her novels yet…But they’re on my list!!
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I love your characters. They are so rich and detailed. Thanks SO much for them!
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Hello P.C.
First off, thank you for the amazing series!
Which book of the series are you least happy with and why? (I only ask because I know authors have a favourite book out of their series’, but I’ve always wanted to know an author’s least favourite.)
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i really love your books keep up the good work
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I love HON and I hope to check out some of your other books. I was wondering if Kristin wrote some of the poetry seen in the series? Sorry if it is a repeat question.
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You mentioned True Blood in your interview and I was wondering who is your favorite character in the series? Are you Team Eric or Team Bill? Does Kristin follow the series as well? I can’t decide if I am Team Stark or Health or Eric in the HON series. I think I am leaning a little towards Stark
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Hi again!!! Do you enjoy writing the adult or YA books better?
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Hey, PC!
I haven’t read anything other than your HoN series, but if that’s any indication - I want to read them! I even bought the entire series for my niece and my father! They both love them!
My question: How do your students react to seeing themselves in print? Just curious. And do you find it harder to write in YA mode?
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Oh, and I RSVD-d on FB.
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What is your opinion on unicorns?
What is your opinion on novelty squid soap dispensors? (Not even joking, I just think they’re awesome and want to spread word of them:)
If you were a select piece of living room furniture, what would you be?
If your HoN characters were each their own living room furniture, what would they be?
Was it really Neferet that killed Loren? I thought it was hinted at, but if it was actually stated then I missed it.
Did Neferet ever actually LIKE Zoey?
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Oh and I RSVPed…ed..’d???????????
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Hello,
I am amazed at all the different books/series that P.C. is involved in right now. I could not imagine juggling all of that and keeping all my characters straight - P.C. - do you keep a journal of any kind of characters to help you with that?
I agree with you though on who cares what the genre is as long as we like reading it!
Thanks,
Kristi H.
kherbrand at comcast dot net
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Hi PC,
Are there any scenes you find hard to write e.g. action, love scenes, etc. How do you go about overcoming that? Thanks!
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Ok - let’s see if I can remember all these:
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Friended you on Facebook (Kristi Kendall Herbrand)
Became a fan on Facebook
Friended you on Goodreads - Kristi (Books and Needlepoint)
I voted on the Vampire’s Assistant and left a comment there.
Thanks,
Kristi H.
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Hiya PC,
I’m with you on awesome stories being more important than genre labels!
Two questions…1)What’s your favourite pen? and 2)What’s your favourite thing to snack on while writing?
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Hi P.C., sorry to say that I have not had a chance to read any of your books, but just got Marked and Betrayed and plan on reading them this weekend. My question…Since your books are YA, what about them do you think attracts an adult audience?
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bother, forgot to mention I RSVP’d, sorry!
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I’m one of your soon to be over 40 year old fans. I think one of the fun side effects of reading the HoN is sharing it with the teen daughter of a family own sandwich shop I frequent. She was so tickled that I was reading it too. We had a good time talking about everyone it. I just can’t get enough of Grandma Redbird and I find myself wanting to know more about many of the teachers. I look forward to picking up my reserved book Tuesday after work.
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1 - ordered Marked from B&N
2 - RSVP & 2 questions
3 - facebook - http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/hcreely?ref=nf
twitter - http://twitter.com/Heatwave316/status/5034941204
goodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/event/show/59475-interview-contest-with-pc-cast
4 - facebook - can’t friend at the moment -too many friends for PC..will try again later
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Hi PC!
My question refers to your awesome choice to incorporate the tattoos into the series. Was there a reason behind choosing the colors of sapphire and red?
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I RSVP’d and I’m waiting for Amazon to deliver my Tempted copy that I reserved over a month ago…
Hey, did you guys know the HON books were banned in Texas? You can read all about it in this link:
http://aclutx.org/files/FREE%20PEOPLE%20READ%20FREELY%202009.pdf
Aparently, PC & Kristen were the most most challenged/banned authors in Texas this year… then again some great books have been banned in the past and are now considered classics.
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Hey PC!! I have a couple of questions for you.
My first is will Zoey chose Eric or Stark as a mate? Or will there be other guys who come into play?
My second question is there anything special you do while writing? A certain place or item that you like to have around?
I love all your books! Can’t wait for more
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Melia – I can’t tell you why Erik’s not on the cover; that would be a plot spoiler. Yep, I am following different characters.
Laura – Twelve HoN books. I do hope to keep writing my adult books, but finding the time will be a problem. I heart me some K. Cole and G. Showalter, and am always willing to collaborate with girlfriends! (Again, it’s a time issue.)
Monique – I choose names in lots of different ways. Sometimes for meaning. Sometimes because they’re based on someone with that name, and sometimes just because I like the sound of the name. Kristin chose Zoey’s name.
Jacqui – I always think of Stark’s namesake, James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause when I think of him – that’s where my inspiration came from for him.
Josefin – you didn’t insult me (or Kristin), it was just a question. And, yes, I already answered your others.
Asila – I brought in gay kids because there are kids who are gay in high school.
Margay – As I said before, my relationship with Kristin has always been close – that hasn’t changed. And I do the writing, so I make the creative decisions, although I do consult with Kristin, and I value her opinion.
Mich