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Interview:
Hi Kathryn!
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 Kathryn’s newest book Dark Side of Dawn.
BBB: What are the most challenging and the most rewarding aspects of writing?
KS: Hmmm. The most challenging is sometimes coming up with a really fresh idea. We all have our favorite plots and sometimes it’s really difficult to make them different. Also, it’s a tremendous challenge to actually write on occasion! There are days when I’d rather poke myself in the eye with a fork than work! The most rewarding has to be seeing smiley faces on my manuscript pages, drawn by my editor, and letters from readers telling me they enjoy my work.
BBB: If you could have one of your books made into a movie, which book and who would your dream cast be?
KS: Probably Before I Wake. I’d cast Liv Tyler as Dawn and a younger Keanu Reeves as Noah.
BBB: What are your top 3 favorite paranormal books and movies?
KS: That’s hard! Okay, movies are: Constantine, Supernatural (cheating, that’s TV not a movie!) and Lost Boys. Books: Mediator by Meg Cabot (YA), The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman and, Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews. Those are the first that come to mind.
BBB: What character (s) in any of your books is most like you?
KS: People seem to think it’s Dawn from the Nightmare Chronicles. I admit she and I do have a lot in common. But I think I’m more like some of my heroes! One character I really felt connected to is Reign from Let the Night Begin
BBB: What is the most ridiculous thing that you have thought about doing to any of your characters but never did?
KS: Just one? There’s been so many! I have a slightly black and warped sense of humor at times, so I’ve wanted to do some pretty odd things with my people. I think the idea of giving my vampires wings crossed my mind. I’m glad I didn’t.
BBB: How do you keep track of your world building?
KS: I have notebooks and binders that I write in. I also use notebook software to keep it all in one spot on my computer.
BBB: What do you feel are the benefits of the new electronic readers such as Kindle 2 or Sony Digital Book Reader
KS: First of all, they’re great for the environment in that they save trees. I just hope all that electronic stuff is reusable in some way. People who are embarrassed by romance covers don’t have to worry about it with an e-reader. It’s also instant gratification, isn’t it. I’m not sure that’s such a great thing. We’re already used to getting things quickly.
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?
KS: I’m not sure. Really, we just want to sell books, so I don’t care what format they’re in. That said, there’s the piracy issue. Before e-readers, it was a lot of work to pirate a book, now it’s nothing. And it drives me nuts that people don’t seem to think there’s anything wrong with uploading these books to sharing sites. So, in terms of the book buyer and author relationship, it’s fabulous! But the piracy issue has done a lot to kill my enthusiasm for electronic readers.
BBB: Can you tell us about your Nightmare Chronicle series and and the storyline that drives it?
KS: Sure! The Nightmare Chronicles is about Dawn Riley, who is the half-human daughter of the god of dreams. In the first book she starts to come to terms with who and what she is and has to take on a big bad to save Noah, who starts out a crush and becomes her boyfriend. In the second book, Dark Side of Dawn
BBB: What else do you currently have in the works? When can we expect your next book?
KS: I’m currently working on a steampunk Young Adult novel for Harlequin Teen under the name Kady Cross. It’s about 5 ‘more than human’ teens who are sort of a neo-Victorian superhero group. It’s been a lot of fun and a challenge to write. Then I’m going to write a new historical. The second book in my Victorian soap opera comes out in June of 2010, I believe. It’s called When Marrying a Scoundrel. The steampunk won’t be out until 2011.
BBB: Do you write books in your different series at the same time, or do you work on one, finish it, and then go on to the next?
KS: I prefer to finish one book before moving on to the next. I really don’t trust my brain to keep two story lines straight at the same time. That’s just the way it works for me. If I don’t force myself to finish a project there’s always the chance I’ll fall in love with something else.
BBB: Which authors works do you enjoy reading and do you have any other authors that you bounce ideas of?
KS: I’ll limit myself to five. 
I really enjoy Melissa Marr’s work. I like Colleen Gleason and Jenna Petersen and I worship Neil Gaiman. I also really enjoy Kelley Armstrong. As for brainstorming buddies, those are Jenna Petersen, Colleen Gleason, Sharie Kohler and sometimes Adele Ashworth — who ever will listen!
BBB: Where do you see the paranormal/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?
KS: I hope it doesn’t slow down! I think it will level off. I think it has to an degree already. But, what’s so exciting about fiction these days is that readers are hungry for different things. It’s a wonderful time to be a writer. I honestly feel like I could write some of these books that have been in my head for years and find a home for them, when that wouldn’t have been possible even four or five years ago. So, to answer your question, I think the future is looking pretty bright right now.
BBB: From One Smith to another, Do you ever get looked at with that ‘yeah right’ look when saying your surname is smith?
KS: Yes! And since I always have to spell my first name for them, they seem to find the ‘Smith’ part amusing because it’s so simple.
BBB: If you had the choice to become any paranormal creature which one would you choose? Why or why not?
KS: I wouldn’t mind being a witch. I have been called one on occasion, but unfortunately it doesn’t seem to stick. Witches are good because you don’t have to worry about getting furry or avoiding sunlight. Plus, they can do some pretty cool stuff. I have a thing about immortality. I’m not sure I’d take it if it were offered to me. I’d want to have people with me. Losing everyone you love just sucks. And then to do it for centuries! Nope, not for me. Second choice would probably be an angel, because I look good in wings. Also, I really like the whole idea of fallen angels.
BBB: Do you have any plans for book signings/ readings anytime soon? If so, where can our readers find you?
KS: I think I might do a couple of local signings before Christmas, but it will depend on my schedule. And I’m booked to be at the NEC RWA conference this coming spring. I’m on deadline until April 1st so I’m not really scheduling a lot. I am going to be at Lady Jane’s Salon at Madame X in NYC on January 4th 2010. Not sure what book I’ll read from, but I’d love to meet some readers if they want to come see me!
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Hi Kathryn,
I haven’t read your book yet but I will add it to my TBR list . By the way I love the cover.
3. spreaded the word on my twitter , facebook, and myspace
4.added Kathyrn as a friend in all areas mentioned above
5. already entered kindle contest
7. Already friens with BBB
I rsvp’d also
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Hi Kate!!
Can’t wait for you to start the next nightmare. What do you have in store for Dawn and Verek?(Gotta keep her & Noah together) And can you give us a little insight on Noah? I know you have something big planed for him. Your the greatest!! Thanks talk to you soon!!!!!
already RSVP, FB and #1 Fan of Kathryn’s
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Kate your comment on the paranormal creature you already are an angel!!!
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Hi Kathryn,
Just wanted to stop by and thank you for all the books you have written. Out of all the authors I have read over the years you rate up in the top 10 of them for authors I would sell my first born in order to get their newest book…lol.
I am sure you will have plenty of questions today so the only one I have for you is…
How are you today?
Thanks again for allowing this mother of 5 the get away she really needs. At least with books I can get away and still be here for my family.
Have a great day!
~Helen~
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Hi Ms. Smith, I was wondering what made you decide to write the Nightmare series. I have two sisters who have night terrors sometimes and was wondering if you have them yourself. Also your new Y/A series sounds really interesting, was it hard to transition to Y/A.
5. Done
BBB subscriber and member of the blood bank.
Also a friend at Goodreads
and I RSVP’d
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Hi Kathryn,
I’ve a few of your books and really enjoyed. Can’t wait to read this one.
Do you have any plans to come to Toronto (Canada) for a book signing?
2. Left comment/question
3. spreaded word on Twitter
4. I already had Kathryn as a friend in all areas mentioned
7. Already friends with BBB
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Hello Kathryn,
What has been your favorite book to write?
I RSVPed and post here: http://marvelousbookpage.blogspot.com/
Facebooked Betty Street
5.done
I’m a Bitten by Books Subscriber
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Hey there!
Where do you get your ideas for your books?
What provides you with inspiration?
- Rena
(I RSVP’d)
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I haven’t read any of your books yet,I have some in my TBR pile though.
What 3 words(each) would you choose to describe your 2 main characters in the Nightmare Chronicle series.
RSVPed
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Hey Kathryn! Fun Q an A! I love that your editor draws smiley faces on your manuscript. That would make me feel like my teacher really likes my work! A++++
And I think you’re right about the paranormal genre - it’s definitely here to stay but it’s here for the writers who are serious about it - not bandwagon jumpers. There will always be a market for it - it’s just that popular - like mystery and sci fi. Your steam punk series sounds very cool as well - that’s one sub-genre that seems to be taking off in the romance world.
cheers and happy holidays!
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Hi, Kathryn!
I’m wondering, is there any book you’ve ever read that you just loved soooo much you wished you had been the one to write it?
RSVPd.
Entered the Kindle contest.
Friended Kathryn in all venues.
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Posted it at MySpace: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=97879707&blogId=521633938
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Hey Kathryn,
I’m eager to get started on this series…I’m not familiar with it but it sounds incredibly exciting. Congrats on the latest release.
What are some of your fave holiday traditions?
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Happy Holidays
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Hi Kathryn
Is it difficult to switch back and forth between writting different series? Do you sometimes just want to write a sequel to the book you just finished and have to get back into the mood for something different?
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Hi everyone! First of all, thanks so much to Bitten by Books for hosting me today. And thanks to all who have posted so far for coming by!
Okay, I’ll try to answer questions:
Shirley — Hi, doll! Noah is a complex boy with a really harsh childhood. If the series continues I do have plans for him to confront his father, and not in the way ‘normal’ people generally do these things.
And thank you, I think my halo’s a little tarnished, though.
Helen — Thanks so much for sticking with me through the years! To answer your question, I’m doing pretty good, thanks!
Rebecca — I’ve had a lot of nightmares. A LOT. I’ve also always been interested in dreams. My grandmother apparently used to have prophetic dreams and everyone in my family (the women anyway) have always had freaky dreams. I used to do a lot of lucid dreaming, though not so much anymore. I’ve always been interested in dreams, so the idea of Dawn came from that. Sorry to hear your sisters have terrors — those are not pleasant by any stretch.
And no, it wasn’t hard to transition to YA. I try to write the same for both audiences, but in the ‘heads’ of appropriately aged characters. Does that make sense?
Dee — I used to live in the TO area — up by Canada’s Wonderland! My husband and I talk about getting back there someday, but I’m not sure when it will happen. Rest assured if it every does, I’ll post about it!
Cyd — My favorite book to write was Before I Wake, followed by Let the Night Begin and my first book, Elusive Passion.
Rena — Inspiration comes from all over the place — movies, books, songs… A snippet in a research book. Sometimes things just hit me, like an idea I had the other day and don’t know if anything will ever come of it, but don’t want to mention it just in case. lol.
Elaine — Dawn: impulsive, loyal, powerful. Noah: strong, imaginative, secretive.
Hey, Jojo! Thanks for stopping by! Here’s to more paranormals for years to come!
Jennifer L — I really wish I’d written Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. LOL! I’m joking. I really wish I’d written Interview With the Vampire.
Anna — Hope you like the books! My husband and I have some of our own traditions for the holidays. Growing up in Canada, we’re used to the 26th of Dec being Boxing Day — and a holiday. We also have to watch The Muppets’ Christmas Carol and Nightmare Before Christmas every year. On Christmas Eve we’re allowed to open one present to play with that night, so usually it’s a game or a movie. And I always make my mother’s ‘apple crumb pudding’ for dessert.
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Sandy, sometimes it is hard to shift back and forth, especially if I’m in the groove for one particular thing. I know a lot of authors won’t read the genre they write when they’re working, but for me it helps keep me in the right head space. So, when I write YA I read YA and when I write historical or paranormal, I read from those genres. Keeps me focused. Otherwise, I’d be wanting to write whatever I was reading!
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Hi Kathryn I was wondering if you participated in creatinng your book cover?
#5 done!
JJ
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Hi Kathryn,
2. I really enjoy reading both your series and please keep up the great work!
I was wondering who are some of your favorite authors?
5. Kindle - NA but I did RSVP for tomorrow!
7. Already a Newletter subscriber
Thanks!
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Hi Kathryn! Thanks for being here with us today!
I was wondering if you could choose one favorite book, what would you choose?
Also, is there a favorite classic that you have?
Thanks again!
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Hi Kathryn — I always love these interviews, esp when they’re with a favorite author (love Nightmare Chronicles) :O) They give you an insight as to who the person behind the story is. So, thanks for coming along today and giving me something to look forward to–the steam punk, Harlequin Teen sounds interesting.
Thanks, again!
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forgot to mention - I RSVP’d sorry xx
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Good afternoon to you Kathryn, so excited to have you hear to tell us all the lovely scoop on the new series “The Nightmare Chronicles”. I have loved the Brotherhood of The Blood series since read first one now have a new series to follow and think am going to love it as much or more…..
#2Can you let us know when the next book in the series is coming out if you have a tentative date?
I RSVP’d yesterday comment #30
#1 sent email/receipt to BBB contest entries for book proof of purchase
#3 Posted link and info:http://twitter.com/jacabur1 and re-tweeted BBB link twice to remind my Followers
Posted link and info on Profile:http://www.facebook.com/jacabur?ref=profile
#4 Follow on Twitter, waiting on Friend confirmation from FB and am member of Yahoo group/sent email in with confirmation from Yahoo
#7 Am already a BBB community member on FB, Goodreads, Twitter and Blood Bank (friend and fan pages)
Jackie B Central Texas
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Jeanette, I have very little say in what goes on my covers, but Avon does ask for my input, and on occasion they’ve used a particular pose I sent them. They have a fabulous art dept, so I leave it to them to decide how the books look!
Terri, I have lots of favorite authors! A few are: Neil Gaiman, Laura Lee Guhrke, Charlaine Harris, Melissa Marr. Thanks for reading the books!
Amanda, do you mean a favorite of my own? I don’t, not really. But if I had to pick a favorite book in general the first thing that comes to mind is Persuasion by Jane Austen. I guess that answers both your questions!
Thanks, Jo!
Jackie, as I write this I have no idea what’s going to happen with the Nightmare Chronicles. If this new one performs well then I hope Avon will want more of them. Rest assured, that if Avon wants them I’ll write them! As it stands, if there are more, I can’t see it being before 2011. Sorry!
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4.friended Kathryn on facebook and signed up for her newsletter
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5.entered kindle contest and RSVP’d
7. subscribe to BBB newsletter, member of the blood bank, friends w/ BBB Goodreads and facebook
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Hi Kathryn! I’m a big fan of the Brotherhood of the Blood series! Do you have plans to release a new book in that series soon?? I haven’t read the Nightmare series yet but will now add it to my TBR list!
Thanks!
Contest #’s 2,4,5,and 7 Done! And I RSVP’d!
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Hi Kathryn! Thanks for coming by. We really appreciate your presence here at BBB.
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I’m very excited to hear about the YA steampunk novel! It sounds interesting. How long does it usually take you to write one of your books?
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Hi Kathryn, I haven’t had the pleasure of reading one of your books yet but they are on my TBR list.
I RSVP’d
3. RSVP’d for Hannah Howell
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5. entered the kindle contest
7 Friends with Bittenbybooks, good reads, member of blood bank, and myspace/bkwolf-whitaker
I sent you a message for your news letter.
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Hi Kathryn, love the name. lol My full name is Katherine and for some reason they want to spell it with a C.
I have fallen in love with your Brotherhood of the Blood Series. Taken By The Night was my fav! After reading about your new series, I will have to get my hands on it.
Do you have a routine that you follow when you sit down to write?
I have shared this on FB
I am friends with Kathryn already on FB
I belong to the BBB Ning, Goodreads, Twitter and FB (No, I am not a stalker but pretty close)
I belong to the BBB newsletter and I am a fan on FB
I tried to win the Kindle
I have RSVP
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Valorie — No plans for a new Brotherhood book. That series pretty much ended, wrapped up in a neat little package.
However, that doesn’t mean that I won’t be doing more paranormal in the future. I needed a break from it and am working on some ’straight’ historicals, but now I feel the urge to maybe write some more. We’ll see what happens.
Thanks, Cece — It’s good to be here.
Raelena, thanks so much. The steampunk world is super fun to write in. I can write a book very quickly — about six weeks. That leaves me pretty drained at the end, so I like to have at least 2-3 months. Ideally you need to leave extra time for revisions and all the other things that come along with publishing. In a perfect world I’d write a book every four to five months. Sometimes life gets in the way, though.
Hi, Belinda! Hope you enjoy the books when you get to them.
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Hi Kathryn,
I’m so glad that you’re here with us today. I haven’t had a chance to read your new series yet, but I can’t wait to get it. I love your brotherhood of the Blood series. The first book I ever read of yours was Night of the Huntress, and I fell in love with Bishop and Marika’s story. I have been hooked ever since.
Do you plan on writing anymore Vampire novels?
Did you always want to be a writer, and what was the first novel you ever wrote?
I am wishing you much continued success! )
I RSVP’d
3.I spread the word on my FB profile http://www.facebook.com/profile/tawania
I spread the word on the Blood Bank http://www.bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/tawaniaetheridge
4.I am friends with Kathryn on Facebook
5.Entered the Kindle contest
7.Friends with BBB, receive the newsletter, member of the Blood Bank
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I have to slip away for a bit — real life calls. I’ll check in again this evening!
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Hi Kathryn!
Thanks for taking time to answer to our questions! I admit I didn’t know about your works, but they sure seem varied and interesting.
I’d like to ask you:
- you mentioned that some of your books feature vampires. Which series is it exactly?
- your Nightmare Chronicles feature the god of dreams, so, do you have a special interest in mithology? If yes, is there a particular mithology you like best?
Thanks!
Valentina R.
- I RSVPed
- I RSVPed for tomorrow, but the Kindle contest is US only
- I already receive BBB’s newsletter
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hey kathryn. thanks for taking the time to answer all of our questions. my question for you is about the time when you first started writing… did you ever have doubts concerning your ability to do it? in other words, did you ever question if you had what it took to do as good a job as you wanted to do? i haven’t had the opportunity to read your books yet, however, i am very interested based on what i read above, so please don’t take this question the wrong way. it isn’t about my opinion of your work, simply something i’m always curious about with published authors.
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Hi Kathryn welcome to BBB
im new to your work and i was couirous how u entice me to read your book what kind of pitch would you give me about it if u saw me ina store and i was just looking for something new to read
my question to you is whats one of the things youve done to celebrate a new book or a finished manuscript
Kathryn
added you to:
joined your yahoo group
facebook : Beverly Gordon
Twitter: @bainesgoddess
myspace : myspace.com/forever14n9
BBB
I rsvped
i entered for the kindle
and i rsvpped for tomarrows interview
BBB
im already friends with you on
Facebook Fan Page: Beverly Gordon
Good Reads: Beverly Gordon
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/forever14n9
Facebook: Beverly Gordon
Twitter:http://twitter.com/bainesgoddess
im on the blood bank : Beverly Gordon
i receive the news letter
shared on face book: beverly Gordon
twitter: @bainesgoddess
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/forever14n9
and my blog : http://zenes-escape.blogspot.com/
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(1) Already own all of Kathryn’s books
(2) I’ve a question about the Brotherhood of Blood vamps: At the end of NIGHT AFTER NIGHT there is a snippet of them all in the present but it was so BRIEF! What are the chances of perhaps a short story or something that would explore present-day them more? Maybe a Christmas story or something? Please?
(3) http://twitter.com/MuseCalliope
(4) Already following on Twitter and signed up for newsletter - sent friend request at Facebook
(5) Don’t live in Canada so not eligible for contest.
(7) Already friended Bitten By Books
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Hi Kathryn!!! Very cool idea for the Nightmare Chronicles…how did you come up with it?
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Hi Kathryn,
I love the cover, is the tattoo as you imagined it would be? Also, do you have a tattoo?
rsvp’d, friends with BBB
Take care!
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Hey Kathryn,
What sets your books apart from others in this genre?
thanks
rsvp’d
friend request at FB
BBB friends here, FB, MYSpace/vamplubber
entered the kindle contest
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Hello Kathryn,
What is your favorite author/genre to relax with?
Michelle B. aka koshkalady
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Hi! Ive only read one of your books but i thought it was great. I am definatly going to have to read the rest!
-Amber
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Hi! Ive only read one of your books but i thought it was great. I am definatly going to have to read the rest!
-Amber
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I have read your “Brotherhood of Blood” series and loved it. I do have book 1 already and just need to get “Dark Side of Dawn” (I need more than 1 book when it is a series or it drives me crazy)
What book would you give everyone if you had an endless number of copies and why?(it doesn’t have to be one of your books)
4,5, & 7 done
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Hi Kathryn, I love your books but haven’t had a chance to get started on The Nightmare Chronicles yet.
I follow Kathryn on Twitter and sent a friend request on MySpace. I RSVP’d, follow BBB on Twitter, MySpace and receive the newsletter.
I posted on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BarbaraElness
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4.Signed up for newsletter
Following on Twitter(katsrus2003)
Sent a friend request on facebook(Sue Brandes)
5.Entered Kindle contest
7.Subscribe to Bitten By books newsletter
Joined Blood Bank(Sue Brandes)
Facebook(Sue Brandes)
Goodreads(Sue Brandes)
You are a new author to me. Adding your books on my to read list.
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Hi, KatieD! Thanks so much for your kind words. I don’t have a routine — not really. Usually I get up, check email while having breakfast and then make myself work!
Tawnania, thank you! Yes I always wanted to be a writer. I think I made that decision when I was 8. My first book was about a rock band that sounded suspiciously like Duran Duran. I was 12. I hope to write more vamps or paranormal romances someday. Cross your fingers for me!If I do more, they will probably be contemporary in setting.
Vale, it’s my Brotherhood of the Blood series that features vampires. And if I had to pick a mythology that I love best, it’s probably Greek, followed by Christian Biblical lore. Those stories are timeless and so inspiring.
Kate T, no offense taken! I hope if you decided to read a few of my books you like ‘em! I still doubt my ability to write with every book! lol. Usually right around the halfway mark I decide the book is garbage. And of course, it only takes a few bad reviews on the wrong day to make you think you should have been a plumber.
Beverly, I’m not sure how I’d pitch my books to you! I’m horrible at self-selling. I’d probably ask if you like vampires or historicals and say that my books combine the best of both genres! Of course, then I’d think I sounded arrogant!
Usually when I finish a book my hubby and I will go out to dinner, have a couple of cocktails. And I’ll spend the next couple of days being lazy. Nothing exciting!
Calliope, I just might do that! Right now I don’t have a story idea for them, but I’ll think about it and see what I can come up with. Maybe it will be an online exclusive!
Heather, the Nightmare Chronicles came from my love of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series and studying Greek mythology. I thought, what if Morpheus had a child with a mortal? It went from there.
Biki, the tattoo is nicer than I thought it would be! I picture the guy on the cover as Verek, who is tremendously hot. lol. The Avon art dept did a fabulous job on that cover. Yes, I do have a tattoo — a sun symbol on my right shoulder.
Deana, I think what set my historical vampires apart was the fact that they were historical, and that I gave them a really different origin. My Nightmare books are set apart by the fact that they are romantic urban fantasy without vampires, witches, demons or werewolves.
Michelle, it depends on my mood. I love urban fantasy, historical and Young Adult. I think my favorite to just read for fun is YA.
Thanks, Amber! Hope you like them!
Lisa, if I had an unlimited number of my own books it would be Before I Wake. If I gave out someone else’s it would be Persuasion by Jane Austen. It’s one of my all time favorite plots — reunited lovers.
Thanks, Barb! Hope you enjoy The Nightmare Chronicles!
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Thanks, Sue!
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Constantine is one of my fave paranormal movies, too… Creepy goodness.
And since you mentioned Keanu Reeves… is he your fave actor?
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7. Newsletter subscriber
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I rsvped and here I am
2. I love the idea of your steampunk book and I am sure my kiddo will like it too. Is this going to be a series or do you know. And can we have more of a hint of this.
3. I posted about this on my blog http://www.bookcrazyscrapbookmama.blogspot.com
on facebook http://www.facebook.com/#/home.php?ref=home and twitter http://twitter.com/Pamk258/status/6517051089
4. I friended Kathryn at myspace, facebook, twitter, and joined her newsletter
5. I am friends with BBB everywhere and you are permanantly on my blogroll
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2. Hey Kathryn What Are One Or Two Things We Wouldn’t Normally Know About You?
3. I Posted The Link On My Blog.
http://skyla11377.blogspot.com/
4. I Am Following Kathryn Smith On Twitter.
I Have A Friend Request For Kathryn Smith On Facebook.
I Am Friends With Kathryn Smith On Myspace.
I Am A Member Of Kathryn Smith Yahoo Group.
5. I Have Entered The Kindle Contest Using Your Link.
7. I Am Friends With Bitten By Books.
I Have Joined The Blood Bank.
http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/Skyla11377
I Am A Fan Of Bitten By Books On Facebook.
Name Is Raquel Vega-Grieder
http://www.facebook.com/skyla11377?v=wall&ref=profile
I Am Friends With Bitten By Books On Myspace.
Name Is Raquel Vega-Grieder
http://www.myspace.com/skyla11377
I Am Friends With Bitten By Books On Facebook.
Name Is Raquel Vega-Grieder
http://www.facebook.com/skyla11377?v=wall&ref=profile
I Have Added Bitten By Books To My Blog Roll.
http://skyla11377.blogspot.com/
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Contest stuff:
2 - RSVP & question (36)
3 - facebook - http://www.facebook.com/hcreely?ref=profile
twitter - http://twitter.com/Heatwave316/status/6516242136
myspace - http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=510955351
4 - joined - newsletter/yahoo, twitter, facebook, and myspace
5 - did contest & rsvped for tomorrow
7 - friends with BBB on all
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rsvp’d
2. congratz on ur new release!Im glad to learn about ur series and look forward to adding it to my TBR stack.
Have u or do u plan to write anything in the YA genre?
4. Be friends with Kathryn:
Twitter follower
Facebook friend request sent
5. done & RSVP’d event tomorrow
7. friends with Bitten by Books here
*SUBSCRIBE to the Bitten by Books newsletter
*Blood Bank member
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*Facebook Fan
*Good Reads friend & fan (iroquois girl)
*Facebook friend (veronica franco)
*Twitter follower (@bellafranco)
thanks for the chat
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Great interview. I loved Before I Wake and am so excited there is another book in The Nightmare Chronicles.
Do you have more in mind for this series?
Have you found it difficult to write in YA when the rest of your books fall more into the adult realm?
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Contest stuff:
RSVP’d
2. questions above
3. tweeted - http://twitter.com/DonnaS1 - cant get the direct link to show up though
4. done - emails otw
7. all but blog roll done
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Hello:) I see you are a Supernatural fan too. Gotta love the boys:)
So many great questions were asked, and I came in late, so I’ll just thank you and wish you happy holidays. I loved learning about you!
Contest stuff:
Follower of BBB on twitter, subscriber, on my blog roll.
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Hi Kathryn Smith
2.How many books do you think will be in Nightmare Chronicals?
I get the same look when i wright my name two.
3.I Spread the word on my myspace and facebook and here are the links
http:www.myspace.com/sasluvbooks & facebook.com/sasluvbooks
4.I’m allready Friend Whit Kathryn Smith on my myspace
5.I RSVPed for Hannah Howell
7.I’m already friends of Bitten By Books on my myspace and facebook and I get the newsletter and your on my Blogroll
*I RSVPed
From Stacey S
sasluvbooks(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Hi Kathryn Smith
2.How many books do you think will be in Nightmare Chronicals?
I get the same look when i wright my name two.
3.I Spread the word on my myspace and facebook and here are the links
http:www.myspace.com/sasluvbooks & facebook.com/sasluvbooks
4.I’m allready Friend Whit Kathryn Smith on my myspace
5.I RSVPed for Hannah Howell
7.I’m already friends of Bitten By Books on my myspace and facebook and I get the newsletter and your on my Blogroll
*I RSVPed
From Stacey S
sasluvbooks@yahoo.com
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sorry that it when in twice having Computer problems.
From Stacey S
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Paula, Keanu is definitely one of my favorites. I love that he’s so Canadian even though he wasn’t born there. Gotta love a boy that plays hockey!
Pam, I’m contracted for 2 steampunk books and my editor and I have discussed a third. Yes, it will be a series.
Bella, the steampunk I mention above is a YA for Harlequin Teen. The first 2 books will be out under the name Kady Cross in 2011.
Donna, I have ideas for a third book at least. After that, if all goes well I’d like to write more about Dawn, but some of the other characters as well. I’d love to give Verek a book.
Stacey, I have no idea. I’m hoping these first two will have done well enough that I will be asked to write a 3rd.
Now, it’s almost midnight here, so I hope you all will excuse me if I don’t post again tonight, but I will check in tomorrow to see if I missed anyone! Thanks so much for all your questions and enthusiasm about The Nightmare Chronicles and The Brotherhood of the Blood.
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Hiya!
Where do you get your inspiration when writing your novels?
contest stuff:
friend of BBB on twitter [im @rubyreads] & ning
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Hi Kathryn!
You mention that you like e-books as such, but do you like reading them yourself, or do you prefer the traditional paper-and-glue book? Thanks!
RSVPed for this
4. Yahoo group member
7. already a BBB newsletter subscriber and also a BBB friend on Goodreads
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Is any of your books already published in e-book form?
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Black and warped sense of humor: my cup of tea. I like steampunk like in the Wild Wild West TV show. Yay, Kelley Armstrong (she’s nice in person, too). I also have a simple last name that I constantly have to spell for people. I’ve found that many ‘intuitives’ (myself included) have a lot of really weird nightmares. I like Greek myths, too.
Thanks for being here today.
RSVPd for this
5 done
7 FB/permanent link and newsletter
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Hi I just read Before I Wake a couple weeks ago and loved it and can hardly wait til I can read Dark Side of Dawn! I love that Dawn isn’t “perfect” (well in the real world at least) it allows me to put myself more into characters as I read when they aren’t “perfect”. Also I just adore Noah’s character he sounds simply delish! Keep the books in this series coming!
*****For the contest*****
2.this whole thing
3. posted on…
twitter.com/bluestarc218
myspace.com/tinkerbellmn84
facebook.com/cassandra.warner
4.following on twitter…
http://twitter.com/bluestarc218/following
5. Entered couple weeks ago for the Kindle and RSVPd comment #50 for the rsvp
7. Have recieved the newsletter and followed/fanned/friended on all BBB places since the end of Oct. and have BBB link on my facebook and myspace
myspace.com/tinkerbellmn84
facebook.com/cassandra.warner
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Hi Kathryn. Thanks so much for joining us here at BBB. I really enjoyed Before I Wake, and look forward to the next book in the series, as well as trying your others.
Do you attend many fan conventions?
Do you enjoy reading in other genres besides paranormal/fantasy?
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Hi Kathryn, I enjoyed your interview w/BBB. I also read your comments and both your ya and others sound wonderful to read. I’m going to get your brotherhood of blood to read next. What 3 words would you use to descibe your feelings for it? Also you mentioned you use a notebook program for writing could you say what it is?
thanks again.
3. spread the word: http://www.facebook.com/heidi330
http://www.myspace.com/heidi330
http://www.goodreads.com/heidi330
http://www.heidi330@blogspot.com
http://www.twitter.com/heidi330
http://www.bloodbank.com/heidi330
4.friends w/Kathryn- facebook,myspace,twitter,yahoo chat,newsletter will send emails when I get them
5.done
7.friends w/BBB, newsletter,bloodbankheidi330,myspace,facebook,twitter,goodreads
rsvp
HeidiS
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2. I really enjoy all your books Kathryn thanks so much
4. Im friends on twitter @cait045
5. Entered and RSVPed
I RSVPEd
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Hi Ruby! My inspiration comes from all over. Sometimes it will be a song, or a line from a movie or TV show. Sometimes I’ll be researching something else and I’ll stumble over a bit of info that makes me think of something new. It’s wonderful, but annoying at times because I don’t have time to write them all!
Dovile, I am a paper and glue snob. I think it has to do with staring at a screen all day to work, I don’t want to do that to read. Plus, you shouldn’t take a reader in the tub! lol. That said though, I do want to try one. The thing that appeals to me about a Kindle is that I can download books that may not be available in paper format anymore! And I’m really into the whole instant gratification thing. lol.
Hi REB — thanks for the warm welcome.
Thanks, Cassandra! I wanted to make Dawn ‘real’. Also, she’s of classical descent, right? Based on how the Greeks seem to like women to look I figured she couldn’t be thin and considered goddess-like. She has to be curvy and tall and strong. And I do like how Noah loves her for it. That part of him is based on my husband, who likes soft, curvy women. I’m a fluffy girl and he never complains (he’s like 6ft and 180lbs), though we’re both trying to get healthier now. That’s probably more info than you wanted! lol.
Carol, I don’t get to many conventions, I’m sorry to say. Usually I’m behind the curve and don’t know about them until it’s too late. I will be at the New England RWA’s conference this spring near Boston. And I hope to get to a couple others, like RWA National in Nashville. Do you have any you’d suggest?
Hmm, Heidi. 3 words to describe my feelings for the Brotherhood series… Sexy, Emotional and action-packed. I know that’s technically 4 words, but you won’t judge me harshly for that, will you?
I use OneNote by Microsoft. It’s really helped me organize research, character info, etc all into one place. I’ve heard Mac users swear by Scrivener, which I hear is coming out for the PC as well.
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Thank you all for coming by! Hopefully you’ll love Dark Side of Dawn and I’ll get to write more books about Dawn, Noah and the Dream Realm.
Hugs
Kathryn
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Kathryn, I recommend Dragon*Con, but I have heard good things about some of the other cons, as well.
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Hi Kathryn
*waving*
RSVP’d
2. I have several of The Brotherhood of the Blood books and absolutely love them. I have an obsession right now with vampire stories, but I will have to start reading The Nightmare Chronicles. The storyline sounds fascinating.
4. I am a member of Kathryn’s yahoo group (mizztara71)
Facebook request sent. (Tara Woods)
5. I already entered the kindle contest
7. Part of The Blood Bank community user name: Tara Woods http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/TaraWoods
Friend of BBB on Goodreads (Tara Woods) http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2501747
Fan of Bitten By Books on Facebook (Tara Woods)
Subscribed to the BBB newsletter (mizztuts AT bellsouth DOT net)
BBB is on my blog: http://mizztara71.blogspot.com/
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Hi Kathryn,
I’m sad to say I’ve not read one of your books before. I hope to change that soon. My question is this: Do you plan on writing in any other genre than paranormal. I know you mentioned a YA book, but anything in the works in either historical or contemporary genres? sorry if this question has been asked before.
+100 posted about this interview on my blog in the sidebar here:
http://seductivemusings.blogspot.com/
+ I also am a BBB newsletter subscriber
+ I am a twitter follower
+BBB is also added to my blogroll at the address listed above
Thanks,
Carrie D.
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Hello Kathryn,
Of all the books already published, which is the one you wished you had written and why?
I RSVPed.
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I RSVPed for this event.
2. I very much enjoyed the interview, but have not read your books as of yet. That is what is so great about BBB…I get to learn about new books and authors!
3. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/truebookaddict/status/6558174972
Facebook share: http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=1354072304&share_id=196472545171&comments=1
5. I RSVPed for the Hannah Howell event.
7. I follow the BBB feed via Google Reader and BBB is permanently listed in my blogroll.
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oh! so sorry Kathryn! i somehow totally missed that whole sentence/paragraph when reading the interview last nite. but i look forward to that series; I really like the steampunk’s mix with victorian stuff.
thanx for still answering me!:”)
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btw, I really like the cover of this book.
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