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Love Triangle—Paranormal Style
Thank you Rachel and everyone for inviting me to BITTEN BY BOOKS!
So what do you all think about love triangles? Do we ever get tired of them? In my October 27th release, Soul Magic, the second Wing Slayer Hunters book, I decided to explore a love triangle—paranormal style.
Sutton West knows he’s close to giving into the curse and going rogue. If that happens, he’ll start killing innocent witches to harvest the power in their blood and lose his soul. Worse, Sutton has touched the blood of a witch, Dr. Carla Fisk, and the memory haunts him. He’s torn between duel hungers; the deep desire for the woman and the dark craving for her witch blood.
Carla is haunted too—by her murdered twin sister. When she discovers that her sister’s soul is trapped in a knife, she goes to Sutton for help in finding the knife so she can free Keri’s soul to go onto Summerland.
Together as they battle a dangerous psychic, Sutton and Carla discover that Keri’s twin bond with Carla is keeping her soul alive. And they soon realize that one of them is Sutton’s soul mirror—but which one? Carla, the witch who is alive and that he already loves? Or Keri, the dead witch whose soul they are trying to free?
Sutton believes that Carla is his soul mirror, and like alpha men all over Romance Land, he goes after what he wants. But what if he’s wrong?
Carla is deeply conflicted, torn between the twin sister she has loved since their conception, and a newfound love for a man who might not belong to her.
Meanwhile, Keri is reaching out to them both of them as she struggles to help them defeat the psychic and keep her soul alive.
If Sutton and Carla make the wrong choice in this love triangle, the cost is their mortal lives and immortal souls.
Soul Magic is an emotional story that tests the limits of love, magic and sacrifice. This is what I love about writing paranormal, we can take plots that have been around since dirt was young, and add a fresh new twist!
So do you enjoy experiencing along with the characters the anxiety, choices and consequences of a love triangle in a book?
Author Bio:
Jennifer Lyon always wanted to be a witch. When her witch-powers didn’t materialize, she turned to creating magic in her books. Soul Magic is the second book in an enchanting, passionate and supernatural series. Jen’s also has a super secret alter ego known as Jennifer Apodaca, the author of the award winning Samantha Shaw Mystery Series. Visit Jen at http://www.jenniferlyonbooks.com
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She will be giving away an amazing prize! The contest is open to readers worldwide!
Prize 1: A $50.00 Amazon.com Gift Card
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From Amazon:
Blood Magic
Soul Magic
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Blood Magic
Soul Magic
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Hi Jennifer!!! Thanks for stopping by…:) I was wondering, who are some of your favorite authors? Plus, what witchy magic were you looking for? I could use some domestic magic to clean the kitchen.
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I cannot believe first comment of the day is mine. I have done 1-5 and the post for the event is on my blog:
http://jacaburintexas.blogspot.com/2009/11/chat-and-contest-today-at-bbb-
Jen, after this how many more books are to come in the Wing Hunter Slayers world?
Read “Blood Magic” and am so looking forward to this 2nd book, have ordered online and should get in mail next week.
Thank you Rachel for inviting her and Thank you Jen for being here and sharing your insight into the book background and keep up the good work and write us some more reading material.
Good day to all the other fans and good luck to us all in the drawing to come….
Jackie B. in Central Texas
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Soul Magic sounds AWESOME! I have to admit, I have not read your work but I am definately going to hit the books store tonight and make my purchase.
What made you come up with the idea to have Carla’s sisters soul trapped in a knife?
That is an fantastic idea.
I have completed step 3 (will come back and loop it), step 4, and working on step 5.
Thanks,
Fallon H.
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I love the idea of a love triangle between two women and a man instead of the usual two men and a woman. I think it makes for a fresh and original story.
Keep up the good work!
Voted in the poll!
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Great interview!!
5. Done
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Heather C, It’s a pleasure to be here! I love so many authors…Kresley Cole, Nalini Singh, Lori Foster are just a few that sprang into my head.
When I was a kid I wanted magic to deal with my two older brothers! Later, I wanted magic for all kinds of things…and cleaning the house would be one of them
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I forgot to thank you for spending your time with us. Oops!
What do you think draws people to the paranormal?
I have spread the word here: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.controlcenter
here: http://twitter.com/FallonHadley
here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=100000347970981&ref=nf
and here: http://digg.com/celebrity/Guest_Blog_Chat_and_Contest_with_Author_Jennifer_Lyon
Thanks!
Fallon H.
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Hi, Jen. Like the crazed fan I am, I’m stalking you. LOL! *wink* That’s an inside joke, folks.
I already own both books so I’m not entering the contest. I’ve also devoured both books, and have spread the word about both books. Repeatedly. Ladies? READ THESE BOOKS! Jen is an amazing writer who has created some wonderful characters and a mythology that is fresh and tantalizing. Her Wing Slayers are all Alpha with a capital A and yet tender and compassionate. She proves honor and sexy work well together. Her heroines are feisty, determined, yet vulnerable. And no, she isn’t paying me to say these things. Jen is one of those rare authors who can make me cry on one page and laugh out loud (literally) a few pages later.
Good luck to all of you. If you don’t win, run, do not walk, to buy these book!
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Jackie, I’m contracted for two more books, but I have at least 7 in my head so far. Glad you liked BLOOD MAGIC!
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Fallon, I wish I knew exactly when I came up with the idea. It was just sort of there. If I knew how these ideas formed, I could work faster! Glad you like the idea
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Rebecca M, thanks! Twisting old ideas is a great deal of the fun in writing! And in paranormal, there are very few limitations!
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Hi Jennifer! So glad to be introduced to your books. I will definitely be checking them out! \(RSVP’d)
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Kayla, glad you stopped by and liked it!
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Hi Jen,
What other stories would you like to write? You’ve done romance, mysteries and now paranormals. Is there another genre that you would like to tackle?
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I RSVPd yesterday and added Jennifer as a friend on Facebook.
I like the idea of love triangles as long as they get resolved! Some series drag it out way too long. I definitely like your paranormal spin on the love triangle though - lots more at stake then just a broken heart!
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Silver! Thank you! And she’s right, she has promoted me far and wide! Silver is just that kind of reader and friend. Silver is also and author, her book FAERIE FATE is coming out early next year. I got an early peek and it’s awesome!
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Hi, Lisa M!
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Hey Dru, nice to see you here! I love all the genres I’ve written, but I also thing a straight suspense or thriller would be interesting too. But right now, I am having a blast with my Magic series.
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Hi Jennifer,
I was just old just yesterday that I need, need to read your books >:)
So I was wondering, any other genre you would love to try out and write in?
RVSPed
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Erin H, oh yeah, I know the frustration of unresolved story lines! This triangle is resolved, at least as far as the main story goes.
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Linda AK, you were told that? So cool! I have also written mysteries and romance (under Jennifer Apodaca). I’m willing to try writing most anything, but maybe a suspense. I also LOVE Women in Jeopardy stories (and yeah, I watch Lifetime when I get the chance!)
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Fallon, what draw people to paranormal? GREAT QUESTION! Everyone is different but for me,it’s the battle between good and evil mixed with magic or supernatural forces. There seems to be so much more at stake in paranormal, and the hero/heroines get added “powers” to fight the evil.
Good wins but there’s usually a cost, and I like that too.
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Jen your book sounds exciting! Must run to book store now! Good luck!
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Karin, thanks! And I feel the same about YOUR books
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I have been told numerous times to hurry up and get these books..NOW
Which I will be doing when I get to the book store.
Which actor/actress would you cast or imagine for your lead characters in Soul Magic?
5.voted in the poll and entered the Halloween Hangover Contest
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Hi Jennifer,
I’ve added your first book to my wish list, sounds really interesting and I really enjoy “discovering” new authors.
I do have a question, as well
How much research and/or planning do you do for your books?
Thanks for your time!
Kim
RSVP & #5 completed
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Jen - Your book sounds great, I’m glad I stopped by. I’m also still waiting for my paranormal powers to kick in - I don’t know it doesn’t seem to be working. It seems a lot of people are doing the love triangles - but this sounds very different, with a lot happening. How do you keep track of such a complex world?
I am now Jen’s twitter buddy (@Parajunkee)
I also voted.
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Hi, Jennifer! Congratulations on your new release! I loved reading the first in the series, Blood Magic. My question(s) for you are:
Is there any hope in saving a demon witch, making her good?
Could a Wing Slayer find that a demon witch is his soul mirror?
Diana Owen-Emerson
bookofsecrets(at)yahoo(dot)com
For the contest:
I RSVP’d.
I tweeted about the chat/contest: http://twitter.com/bookofsecrets
I posted about the chat/contest on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bookofsecrets
I’m friends with Jennifer on Facebook (I’m Diana Owen-Emerson).
I follow Jennifer on Twitter (I’m bookofsecrets).
I voted in this week’s poll.
I entered the Halloween Hangover Contest.
Thank you!
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Hi Jennifer,
If you could trade places with anyone who would it be and why?
Bridget
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Hello Jennifer,
I just added your books to the next must pick up bookstore run.
I RSVPed and post here:
Posted here http://marvelousbookpage.blogspot.com/ and BBB is permanently posted.
Facebooked
5. done
I’m a Bitten by Books Subscriber
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Hey sorry to say I haven’t read your books yet but they are on my TBR list, who would you say your top 3 favorite authors are?
3. twitter.com/bluestarc218
myspace.com/tinkerbellmn84
facebook.com/cassandra.warner
4. friend request sent and now following
5. did both
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Hi Jennifer! Thanks for coming to Bitten by Books and congratulations on your new book; “Soul Magic” sounds very fascinating.
In reading the above, I am left wondering why or what in your past led you to want to become a witch?
Also, do you do a lot of research on real life witchcraft and Wicca through personal interviews and published witchcraft books? Thanks so much!
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Do you have a favorite character from a book one who you feel connected to move than other characters?
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No need to enter me in… I have both of books!! And I am going to quote Silver… Yea, I am stalking you!!! LMAO!!! Ladies, this woman is awesome… Paranormal, romance, triangles, hot men, freakking hot men… This woman knows how to write a story!!! I must implore you to go out and buy her books!!! I absolutely love them!!!
Just showing some love and support hon!!!
PS. Axel said to tell you that he will be at my place for a while longer! HAA HAA!!
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I think the question should be, who doesn’t love reading about love triangles? Living them… That is another story. This books sounds fascinating. I can’t wait to pick it up, along with the first in the series. =)
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I love triangles though I do get frustrated if they go on forever– makes me want to shake the one who needs to decide:) I, of course, always seem to know which one they should choose. *snicker*
Contest stuff–
Voted and commented on poll
followed jennifer on twitter
subscribe to BBB and it’s on my blog roll
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Soul Mate sounds like an exciting book and I can’t wait to read it. I’m not into threesomes but this one sounds good. Is it hard to come up with ideas for a series? I mean you have to be able to connect them right? Do you have trouble keeping your facts straight from one book to the next in a series? Do you make them more of a stand alone even thought they are part of a series?
3 & 4 I will have to do next.
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Hi!
Love the names of your series!!! Love your blog!!!! For many reasons!!! *drool*
RSVP’d
3. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Mom2Moms
4. Following on Facebook & Twitter
5. Done & Done
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Hi Jen!
I really enjoyed Blood Magic, and I’ve been recommending it to several patrons looking for something new and different at the library where I work.
Soul Magic sounds great, I love stories about sisters, especially ones where the sisters care about each other instead of having the evil sister plot, LOL!
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I loved you first book in this series and am looking forward
to reading this one,
I voted this week
Entered Halloween Hangover Contest
Julie S,
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Hi Jennifer
Thank you for being with us today.
GB, C&C RSVP # 56 for Jennifer Lyon
Twittered chat here http://twitter.com/samk52/status/5428341804
Following on Twitter
(not sure how to email you the verification for following some one on Twitter)
Voted November Book Release
Halloween Hangover Comment # 51
Am subscribed to BBB newsletter,
following BBB on Twitter (samk52),
am a member of the Blood Bank http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/SharonKnight
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Hi Jennifer. Thanks for joining us here today.
What genres do you enjoy reading in for fun?
(I did RSVP)
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2. What is your favorite book of all time?
RSVP’d
4. Be friends with Jennifer by joining her here:
Facebook: Rae Pavey
Twitter: @throuthehaze
5. Voted AND entered Halloween Hangover Contest
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It looks like an interesting series and will be added to my TBB list.
RSVPed
Posted on Facebook Andrea Infinger http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=12579
Poll and contest done
Sent friend request.
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Elaine G, maybe Vin Diesal for Sutton, who is bald and super sexy. For Carla, I’m not sure. Going to have to think about her!
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Sounds like a great story, will definitely check it out!
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Kim Fetzer, research? It depends. I do quite a bit, but I tend to do it as I need it. For SOUL MAGIC, I researched identical twin and the twin bond (it’s pretty amazing), some genetics and a bit about nature vs nurture. Let’s see, I did some terrain research, and I also tried to get a feel for what many believe the Astral Plane is. I also did some computer research…just whatever the story calls for.
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Rachel (Parajunkee), Keeping track isn’t all that easy! I have a notebook that I try to update (cough cough…like I’m a book behind there) but much of it is in my head. I often have to go back through books and double check certain things. For the most part, however, because I work in the world of witches and wing slayer hunter so much, I just know the world.
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Diana Owen-Emerson, glad you liked BLOOD MAGIC! For your questions:
“Is there any hope in saving a demon witch, making her good?” I don’t think so, not if she’s fully demon. I address that a bit in the 3rd book BLIND MAGIC (no release date yet)
“Could a Wing Slayer find that a demon witch is his soul mirror?” Absolutely it could happen.
Great questions!
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Cyd J thanks so much!
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Cassandra M, my top three authors? Oh wow! I don’t think I could pick three! Years ago, my all time favorite was Julie Garwood back when she was writing her Scot historicals. I don’t think I could pick three now! Although I’m a big Kresley Cole fangirl if that helps. Oh and when JR Ward came out with Dark Lover, I fell hard for her. And then Nalini Singh…love her books! Oh and Maureen Child. Laura Wright, Kate Carlisle and I could just go on and on!
See? I’nm out of control when it comes to books and authors!
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Hi Jen! This book sounds very interesting and I just wanted to wish you luck with all your future projects.
I voted in the poll.
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Leslie D. Hi there, and thanks! On to your questions:
“In reading the above, I am left wondering why or what in your past led you to want to become a witch?” Partly because I fell in love with reruns of BEWITCHED. Partly because the little boy down the street accidentally shot and killed his friend. It was a horrible tragedy, and I was so young I literally began to make up stories where I could use magic to control situations like that. Dreaming of being a witch with magical powers helped me cope.
“Also, do you do a lot of research on real life witchcraft and Wicca through personal interviews and published witchcraft books?” Ah another great question. I’ve been researching witches for a long time. I have a few books on it, including the phenomenon of witch hysteria (witch hunts). I also research Wicca, probably as much out of curiosity as anything else. I read up on a lot of different things, including Yoga, to gain insight into “powers.” Then I worked to create my own world
Oh and I haven’t personally interview a witch but I’ve read many written interviews.
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I always love a good love triangle.
Have you ever been in one?
2,4,5 done
Mary W
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Cecile, hey you made it! Thanks for coming by! And wow, thanks for all the awesome support! I’m so lucky to have such wonderful cyber-friends
But Cecile, Axel is IN CHARGE, he has work to do! Rogues to kill! Men to train! A nightclub to run! Send him back! LOLOL!
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Mindy S, I’m with you! Love them in books, don’t want to live them in real life!
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Moonsanity, ah! Good point! Indecisiveness isn’t real sexy
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Belinda Wolf-Whitaker, hi! To answer your questions:
“Is it hard to come up with ideas for a series?” It depends, this series is something I wanted to write for a long time. I had the idea, but the hard part was doing all the world-building.
“I mean you have to be able to connect them right?” Yes. And I do that by creating the group of men bonded by fighting against the same curse and struggling to do the right thing–protect innocent earth witches.
“Do you have trouble keeping your facts straight from one book to the next in a series?” Sometimes. I keep a notebook, and I often double check in previous books.
“Do you make them more of a stand alone even thought they are part of a series?” I try to because I am notorious for reading series books out of order. But, of course, it’s probably best to read them in order.
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2. Hey Jennifer How Long Does It Take You To Write One Of Your Books?
3. I Tweeted About Jennifer On Twitter. http://twitter.com/skyla11377
4. I Am Friends With Jennifer On Facebook.
I Am Folling Jennifer On Twitter.
5. I Voted In This Weeks Poll.
I Entered The Halloween Hangover Contest.
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Just another crazed Jennifer Lyon fanatical stalker, stopping by to say HI!! I loved BLOOD MAGIC and I’ve got SOUL MAGIC sitting on my table, taunting me. I get to start reading this weekend! Yippee!!
P.S., Wow, what a cool review site. I’m just going to look around for a bit … or a bite …
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2. Hello Jennifer What Author’s If Any Inspire You?
4. I Am Friends With Jennifer On Facebook.
5. I Voted In This Weeks Poll.
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Michele H, thanks so much!
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Cheryl McInnis, thanks for spreading the word!
These two sisters really do love each other!
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Julie Swaney, I’m delighted you loved the first book!
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Carol M., I read paranormal romance for fun! It doesn’t bother me at all when I’m working on my books to read in the same genre. I also love any romance, mysteries, suspense, mild horror and just any good book!
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Thanks Jennifer for stopping by. I loved Blood Magic and just picked up Soul Magic at B&N I can’t wait for it. I will admit I was a little worried about a love triangle with twin sisters but I love the twist you gave it. I want to read it now but I have to finish the one I am reading first.
So tell me Sutton or Axel? Which one would you want to take on a roadtrip?
3> Twitter msg sent
4> Follow on Twitter
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Raelena P, my all time favorite book? Maybe TOO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD? I’m not sure. I alos loved OUTLANDER by Diane Gabaldon. Oh and then WATCHERS by Dean KOONTZ, and SALEM’S LOT by Stephen King…
Ugh… so many books I’ve loved!
But I read TOO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD when I was very young and it changed by world view.
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Who is your fav secondary character ever?
I RSVPed
5. I voted
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Andrea I, thanks! Always an honor to get on the TBB list!
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Karen Bailey, thanks!
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Kristina S., thanks, I appreciate that!
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Mary Beth Witkop, oh great question! But no, I’ve never been in a love triangle. LOL!
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Raquel Vega-Grieder, it takes me 4 to 6 months. I like to have a full six months but life rarely works out that way!
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Kate Carlisle, hey another one of my stalker witches! Thanks for coming by Kate! And will you hurry up with your next book, IF BOOKS COULD KILL already? I’m dying to read it!
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Denise Vega, I think the author that inspired me to believe I could write too was Julie Garwood’s older historicals. Her dialogue was so close to what goes on in my head, it surprised me!
All the authors I’ve read have inspired me in one way or another though!
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MarnieColette, your question is “So tell me Sutton or Axel? Which one would you want to take on a roadtrip?”
What I have to choose? Oh man, that’s like picking between my kids! Umm, okay, Axel. Wait, no, Sutton! I don’t know!!!
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Alicia H, my favorite secondary character so far? Ohhh, maybe Joe MacAlister, Darcy’s mortal cousin from book one. Only because he’s just so hot even though he’s mortal
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Hi Jennifer,
Your story sounds great! You mentioned that you’ve read some books out of order but that we should, which books do you recommend that we read in order? Also, what are your favorite series?
I also voted for both the contest and the poll
Thanks!
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I rsvp’d and just wanted to say that I read Blood Magic a while ago after I stumbled across it at the book store. So glad I picked it up! I loved it! Looking forward to reading Soul Magic. Hope there is lots to come in this series!
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have never read one of your books but i’m thinking that i need to change that
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Warm greetings and welcome to the BBB. Sadly I have not read any of your books but I may have to check them out when I have the money. Love triangles, I love it!
Haven’t asked my usual question for a while. If you could collaborate on a written project with anyone, alive or dead, who would you choose and why?
RSVP
Twittered about the chat-contest (raonaidluckwell)
Following her on twitter
Added her as a friend on facebook (rachel flesher)
Posted about the chat-contest event on facebook
Posted about the chat-contest event on myspace’s blog and bullentin (www.myspace.com/visionarydruid)
Posted about the chat-contest event on my blogger (visionarydruid.blogspot.com)
BBB is the top link on my blogger’s link section
Posted about the chat-contest event on my livejournal (morriga.livejournal.com)
Voted in the poll
Entered the Halloween Hangover Contest
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Hi Jennifer,
I wish you much continued success and Happy Reading :))
Thanks for being here with us today. I have read your book Blood Magic, and loved it!! I can’t wait to read Soul Magic, I know its going to be a hit. I ordered it today, I didn’t know it was out until I looked it up. I hope you are planning to write more in this series, I know I will keep buying them if you do
3.I spreaad the word on FB http://www.facebook.com/tawania
4.Sent friend/fan request
5.Voted
I RSVP’d this event
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Hi Jennifer!
2. Great post and congrats on your new release! I love the covers and I have added your books to my TBR pile!
5. Voted in both polls
Thanks for the great contest!
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Paranormal love triangles, yum!
rsvp’d
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I RSVP-ed and twittered about this.
Hi Jennifer,
I loved the first book and can not wait to hit the bookstore this weekend to grab it.
A question for you: Is there agenre you haven’t tried yet but want to in the future?
Raine D.
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Hey, Jennifer- YES WE <3 LOVE TRIANGLES!!! =) Thanks for stopping by- and beautiful picture!
*I RSVP’d
*I’m following Jennifer on Twitter (I’m OnlyDomKnowsMe)
*VOTED in the poll for the week!
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I RSVP’d. Hi Jennifer! I will admit - you are a new author to me. I’m looking forward to reading them after reading the interview & reading about book 1 on amazon. I’m definitely addi g them to my wishlist!
Do you have a favorite place that you consider just your’s? (mine is a certain local bookstore or on my back porch reading under trees in the spring) Anytime I can get time away w/my iPod & a book works too)
Have a great day everyone!
I will post later w/twitterx links, etc… I’m on my cell now.
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Hi Jennifer…. sorry I am a little late to the party and I can’t stay long but wanted to thank you for visiting BBB
I would like to know what your favorite food is for when you are crunching a deadline…. thanks Shell
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The love triangle sounds like an interesting topic. I will have to find these books and read them.
I did everything else requested.
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Hi Jennifer welcome to BBB
Im new to your work I seen blood magic from Barnes and noblesput it on my wish list i have yet to read it its in my to be read pile. I confess its the cover that called to me so my question is do you like your coveres or would you change them in some way if so how would you changethem
Jennifer
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I RSVPed for this event.
2. What books about witches did you read as a child that made you want to be a witch or was it something else that made you want to be one?
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I RSVPed for this event.
2. What books did you read as a child that made you want to be a witch or was it something else that made you want to be one?
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I RSVP’d
Hi Jennifer,
You are a new author to me and I’m definitely curious to try out your work. It sounds very much like the sort of books that I naturally gravitate towards
*Linked on facebook - Anna Shah Hoque
*Sent friend request on facebook to Jennifer - Anna Shah Hoque
*Already voted in the poll of the week and entered the Halloween Hangover Contest here
Happy Reading
Anna
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Hi Jennifer!
Sorry I’m late! I have Blood Magic in my TBR pile and it sounds like a really great read! I’ll have to make sure to move it to the top!
Thanks!
Contest #’s 2,4,5 Done!
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Jennifer, Soul Magic sounds awesome. Will there be other books to follow it?
(For contest purposes:
RSVPd.
Friended Jennifer at both venues.
Voted in the poll.
Entered the Halloween contest.)
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I do like a love triangle, even though they drive me crazy. There are always different reasons that the people are right for eachother. Since I read LKH, the Twilight saga and Kim Harrison’s Hollows series (think Rachel, Ivy and Kisten, in a sense), there must be something there that feeds my need for tragic romance. So what happens when the middle person finally chooses just one? Do you have to stop writing or create another conflict? How do you resolve your love triangles?
Thank you for coming here today.
RSVPd and did both for #5.
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Hi Jennifer,
looks like I forgot to ask my question!
Which was the hardest book for you to write & why?
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Hey Jennifer,
Happy Wednesday,
Question is, What sets your book apart from others in this genre?
rsvp’s
did both #5
Thanks
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Hello.
I love triangles. They are complicated and ugly and heartbreaking, but fun. I, personally, will never get tired of them, I hope I won’t have a love triangle though.
I have questions: are you reading any books right now? If yes, what are they?
Thank you.
I RSVPed
Aori H.
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Hi, Jennifer,
I grew up watching “Bewtiched,” so I’m a fellow fan.
I can enjoy love triangles if they’re well done, but I usually pick a favorite before the character does! Ha! One of my favorites was the Buffy/Angel/Spike triangle, but I’m definitely an Angel girl.
Have you always been a fantasy/paranormal fan?
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RSVPed 2, 4 & 5 done
I do love a good love triangle. While I haven’t read any of your work I do have a copy of “Blood Magic”(I tend to wait till I have at least two(maybe more) books in a series before I start). Love that you have plans foe several in this series.
What do YOU have on your bedside table to read? Do you have any plans to do any YA books?
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Jennifer, I think the idea of this particular love triangle is VERY interesting! Usually, it’s between one woman and two men (because really, wouldn’t that just be great?) but I like the idea of it being between two women and the one man. Especially since the man’s still super conflicted and the two women genuinely love one another - it would be much less fun if the two women were catty to one another… unless they are.
Here’s my question: when thinking on the love triangle motif, have you ever been tempted to let both contestants win?
For the contest: I posted information on this wonderful chat on my blog (http://elisajankowski.blogspot.com), which auto-feeds onto my facebook account as a note (www.facebook.com/elisa.llewellyn.jankowski), friend request coming in to Jennifer as we speak, I voted in the poll of the week AND I participated in the Halloween Hangover contest already this week! Woot!
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Oh, and I totally RSVPd yesterday.
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Hi Jennifer,
I never get tired of a good love triangle! I haven’t read any of your books yet, but I’m definately going to check them out. Congratulations on your new release!
Contest Stuff:
RSVP’d
Posted link to chat on twitter:
http://twitter.com/SimmieTaye
Friends w/ Jennifer on Twitter and sent request on Facebook
Voted and commented on poll
Entered the Halloween Hangover Contest
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Biki, one series that I love is JD Robb’s “in death” series, and I read those out of order. I’ve read JR Ward’s Black Dagger brotherhood series in order, and I think that helps because the world building is cumulative.
On my series, I think you can read SOUL MAGIC first, but I’d recommend BLOOD MAGIC because it really introduces you to the world.
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Dana A, thank you! I’m always thrilled to hear from a read who loved BLOOD MAGIC! I’m hoping there are a lot more books in the series too
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Raonaid Luckwell, you question is “If you could collaborate on a written project with anyone, alive or dead, who would you choose and why?”
I really don’t know! Collaboration scares me. I am not sure that I play well enough with others to do a true collaboration
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Jennifer mathis, I hope you’ll let me know if you do read my books. I’d love hearing from readers!
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Tawania Etheridge Thank you! Your good wishes are much appreciated!
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Hi Terri W, and good luck!
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E.J. Stevens, excellent! And hopefully, you’ll really enjoy SOUL MAGIC!
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Raine Delight, hi and your question is: “Is there agenre you haven’t tried yet but want to in the future?” I always have story ideas stirring around. Suspense and thrillers interest me, but I’m not sure I can write a book without romance. I just love the humanity and hope that romance brings to characters.
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Julia S., Thanks so much on the picture! it was the photographer, he’s very talented (and funny!).
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Libby L, my favorite place to read is the corner of the couch, or sometimes out back. I am pretty territorial about my desk (my workspace) but I try to control that when my sons or hubby are using it!
Also, I really like my morning walks when it’s just me and my iPod
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Shell the Hockeyvampiress, thanks for popping in! My favorite thing when I’m on deadline crunch is a big Starbucks Raspberry Latte. I think getting out to go by the drink helps clear my head.
I also like to bake things like chocolate chip cookies, but I try not to do that because I also love to eat it.
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Dianne B. thanks for stopping by and good luck!
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Anna S. H., great! Hope you enjoy the books!
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Valorie B, love to hear that Blood Magic is going to the top of your TBR pile!
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Jennifer L, yep! The third book is BLIND MAGIC but I don’t have a release date yet. I’m very excited about that book!
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R.E.B., resolving love triangles is tricky! This one drove me crazy! But in the end, the answer was simply this: Love matters, love really can be enough.
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Sharon K, your questions is which was my hardest book and why? The ALL feel like the hardest when I’m writing them! BLOOD MAGIC went through numerous revisions, so in sheer volume, that one was a killer but I loved every minute of it.
SOUL MAGIC was hard because Sutton is stubborn.I mean it, he knew what he wanted to he didn’t give a crap about rules or anything. Keeping him under control was a tough job!
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Deana H, your question is what sets my books apart from others in the genre? Great question. I’m sure I have the answer…I just needed to tell this story, to explore theses characters and their world!
Here’s what I will say…I get a fair amount of mail from witches and practitioners of the craft that tell me I got it right. So I think I’m able to tap into something magical
And it’s really cool, because I’m not a witch…I just wish I was! I’m equally sure there are others out there who would say I got it wrong, but they are just too gracious to tell me so!
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Love triangles are better read than lead. Since they tend to be overdone, it’s better when there’s a new twist introduced to make it a little fresher. Yours sounds creative, Jennifer. Thanks for being at BBB today.
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Aori Hanazari, I’m reading Roxanne St Claire’s, MAKE HER PAY. I wish I had more time to read right now!
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Karen W, yep, I’ve always loved paranormal even when it wasn’t popular. But I never, ever imagined the genre would explode like it has!
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Lisa Richards, I already mentioned Roxanne St Claire’s MAKE HER PAY, and I have John Saul’s FACES OF FEAR up next!
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elisabethb, hi and your question is: “when thinking on the love triangle motif, have you ever been tempted to let both contestants win?” LOLOL! I love that question! It hadn’t crossed my mind, but hey, it’s fiction so why not! But in this series, I wouldn’t do that
Still what a fun question!
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Kimberly H. thanks! Hope you enjoy the love triangle in Soul Magic!
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Shirley H, thanks I’m enjoying being here today! I soooo agree with you! I love reading love triangles, but I sure don’t want to be involved in one!
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Hi, thanks for taking the time to answer our questions.
When writing love triangles, is hard to not favor 1 person over the other. I know as a reader, I often find myself switching sides.
rsvpd
twittered the interview…http://twitter.com/EllzReadz/status/5438353640
following on twitter
voted
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2. I think I would really enjoy Soul Magic. Can’t wait to get my hands on one.
5. voted
RSVPed
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2. sometimes i do get tired of love triangles if i’ve read too many of them!
3. done, posted in twitted @rubyreads
4. done, friend at twitter
5. done and done.
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Hi i didn’t get to rsvp but I love your books
voted joined and promoted
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Elie N, switching sides in the love triangle…hmm…I think I’ve done that as a reader too.
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Caitlin U, thanks! Hope you enjoy it when you get your hands on it!
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Ruby E, you know, I can see getting tired of love triangles like that. Sometimes, it’s good to switch it up and read something completely different.
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Renee w, thank you!I really appreciate you stopping by and saying that!
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Great post. Thanks! It sounds like a great series I cant wait to check them out.
What made you choose witches? Whats the appeal to you?
Do your books included other paranormal creatures or will they?
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Contest stuff:
RSVP’d
2. comments above
3. posted here: http://donnasbloghome.blogspot.com/2009/11/bbb-chat-and-contest-with-jennifer-lyon.html
4. FB requested, twitter - done (@donnas1)
5. voted and entered
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Hi Jennifer, just got here. Sorry I missed some but I’ll read up. Promise! Anyroad My ? is Who has been your biggest influence as far as writing goes. Did it just come naturally to you? I wish I had that thing to tap into, that makes people know what they want & to go for it. I guess I was absent that day:(. Thanx for being there today. I Loved Blood Magic & have waited impatiently for Soul Magic to be released.
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COntest
2 = RSVPed & question #1…first time at the first question.
3 = twitter - http://twitter.com/Heatwave316/status/5440025112
facebook - http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbittenbybooks.com%2F%3Fp%3D12579&t=Guest%20Blog%2C%20Chat%20and%20Contest%20with%20Author%20Jennifer%20Lyon#/posted.php?id=798764554&success
4 - twitter
5 - voted & entered
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Loved, Loved Blood and Soul Magic!
Will send you both book Rao:)
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Wow, that sounds like an awesome love triangle concept! With three perspectives, did you manage to come up with a satisfactory HEA? Or should readers expect something more bittersweet?
5: Voted in both.
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Hi Jennifer,
Do you have a fav spot to write?
rsvpd
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friended Jennifer on FB:Dina Stornello
friended Jennifer on Myspace:dlsmilad
posted on myspace blog AND bulletin:dlsmilad
voted both
thank you,
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I RSVPed but I was wondering with your fascination with witch craft do you keep a cat?
I did 5 also
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The book description reminds me a bit of the Host by Stephenie Meyer.
Do you ever change what you’re writing because someone else has written something simliar?
Contest info - RSVPed (I think) and voted in #5
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Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for coming and sharing with all of us, and esp. for taking so much time to answer all the questions.
Congrats on your newest release… Your a new to me author, so I haven’t read your books.. yet. After reading your blog, and the comments; I just added them to my Amazon wish list. They sound like the kind of series I really get into. I hope you get to do all 7 stories you have playing out in your head at present.
Thanks again for being at BBB… and thanks for offering such a great prize, will let the winner get your books quicker which is fantastic.. crossing fingers as soon as I quit typing…
2 RSVP’d comments done
3 twittered/retweeted event http://twitter.com/iokijo/status/5395622493
4 following Jennifer on twitter
5 done & done
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Hello Jennifer,
Thanks for stopping by BBB. What is the hardest scenes for you to write e.g. action scenes, love scenes, etc and why? Has it always been this way for you? Also, what do you do to overcome it?
Thanks.
I RSVPed.
5. Done and done
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Hi Jennifer
*Is it hard Going under two Diffrent names.and wrighting to diffrent books.
*I spread the word on my myspace and facebook and here are the links
http://www.myspace.com/sasluvbooks & facebook.com/sasluvbooks
*I Voted in the polls
*I entered the Hallowen Hanover
*I RSVPed
From Stacey S
sasluvbooks@yahoo.com
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Hi Jennifer!
A love triangle with two women and one man sounds intriguing. Not the usual that I’ve seen.
I saw that you have two more books contracted for the Wing Slayer Hunters series. How long will it be before the next book will be released?
I RSVP’d.
Voted in poll
Entered Hallowen Hangover contest
annalisa mck.
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It sounds like a great book. I have done 4&5
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I’m so up for a great love triangel.
I RSVPed and 5 done
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Donna S, hi! And to answer your questions:
“What made you choose witches? Whats the appeal to you?” I really loved the idea of women having magic, and men supporting that with the physical strength. There’s something really sexy about that to me.
“Do your books included other paranormal creatures or will they?” The world includes gods and demons, but so far, no other paranormal creatures. I don’t foresee creatures like vampires in this particular series, but then, never say never!
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piscesgirl, thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed Blood Magic! My biggest influence are the romance writers that came before me. I was also influenced by Dean Koontz and Stephen King…which is probably a strange mixture
Stories come naturally to me, but I’ve had to work to learn the craft of writing.
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Beth B. Thank you! I love hearing that!
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Alana Abbott, I think the resolution of the love triangle is satisfactory. I hope so anyway!
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Dina S. We turned out formal dining room into an office, where I have a huge oak desk with bookshelves. That’s where I usually like to write because everything I need is right there.
For brainstorming, any place away from my desk works best. Not sure why that it is.
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I RSVPed. I have not read your books, yet, but now I will put them on my to be read list. Why do people love triangels when they know someone is going to loose? What witchy power did you want? I always wanted to change my foes into toads! I sent a friend request to face book to become friends with Jenifer. I also have done the poll. Lisa D.
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Ember J, what a fun question! But no, I don’t have a cat
I wish I had a dog, actually.
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darchole, oh I read THE HOST by Stephanie Meyer! But I think she went a whole different direction than SOUL MAGIC. For you question:
“Do you ever change what you’re writing because someone else has written something similar?” Only at the initial stage of development when my publisher and I are talking about the idea. But the reality is that each author will put their own unique spin on an idea, and that’s (hopefully) what will make it fresh.
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iokijo, thanks it’s an honor to go on your Amazon wish list! Good luck!
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Lesley Cheah, hi! To answer your questions:
“What is the hardest scenes for you to write e.g. action scenes, love scenes, etc and why?” Probably internal scenes that define the hero or heroines deepest fears and conflicts. Those tend to be painful.
“Has it always been this way for you?” Yep, because I have to expose a little of my own fears in order to understand the characters.
“Also, what do you do to overcome it?” Avoid them until I have to sit down and force myself to explore it. Or sometimes, they sneak up on me which is super cool and then they aren’t so hard!
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stacey smith, hi there! You asked about two different names. Sometimes, although I’m not actively publishing under my other name, Apodaca, at this second that makes it easier. Sometimes it’s just funny. I was making reservations for dinner the other night and when they asked my name, I blanked for a second, trying to remember if this was work or “real life.” I know I’m tired when I do stuff like that!
But it’s a challenge to build the new name too.
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annalisa, thanks so much for asking about the release of the third book! Unfortunately we don’t have a release date yet. But I’ll post it everyone once I have it.
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Heather R, thanks and good luck!
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Lisa B., best of luck!
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Lisa D., growing up I wanted the powers to “get even” with my older brothers. They tormented me all the time. Later, I would love magic to make the world a better place.
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forgot to mention. Follwoing Jennifer on Twitter (lasergirl70) and added as a friend On FB (Lisa Mason)
And Jennifer, I have been reading more on your books-I am going to have to get them!!!! Thanks!
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Lisa M, awesome! Hope you enjoy the books!
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Oh no did I not enter yesterday. I who RSPVed and everything. But came by now
So hi Jen,
I have a friend who swears by your books. I do think I have to take up her advice on diving into this wicked world
I actually saw her higher up.
All questions are sure asked by now, so your fav animal?
yes an easy one this late on
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Looking forward to reading the book.
RSVP’d
Ursula D
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Thanks for being here !
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I forgot to mentioned that I RSVP’d.
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1. RSVPd
2. these books sound great. I love reading about when there are lots of twist and turns and it sounds like these books do. Thanks Jen I can’t wait to get them. this is why I love BBB because I find many book titles and authors I hadn’t heard of and they all have great stories.
4.sent friend request for jen will email to u, following twitter
3.myspace.com/heidi330 twitter/heidishafer facebook.com/heidishafer
5.voted / done
Thanks
HeidiS
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Hi Jennifer! Thanks for stopping by and Congrats on your new release. I love, love triangles and your story it being 2 women and 1 guy very cool! Can’t wait to read it. What would you say is the theme song to your book?
4.Both done I’m txgiggle on both
5.Done both
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Forgot I RSVP’d too..Sorry!!
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2.looking forward to reading it
and thanks for chatting with us Jennifer
4. Be friends with Jennifer on Facebook
5. VOTEd in poll for the week here AND entered Halloween Hangover Contest
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