Loading ...Interview, Contest and Chat with Author Adrian Phoenix
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Interview:
Hi Adrian!
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 Adrian’s newest book Beneath the Skin.
BBB: What are the most challenging and the most rewarding aspects of writing?
AP: The most challenging aspect of writing (for me) is hitting my deadlines. LOL. I tend to be time-challenged, a flaw I’m working to fix. As for the rewarding aspects of writing, there are many. I absolutely love when you fall into the story so deeply that the words are spilling out from the keyboard in a white-hot rush and time disappears. When I hear from a reader that they loved the characters and the story and connected with it in some way - nothing beats it.
BBB: What are your top 3 favorite paranormal books and movies?
AP: A tough question! Hard to choose only 3. Okay, top 3 favorite paranormal books: 1. Wicked Game by Jeri-Smith Ready 2. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost and number 3 is a tie between Jennifer Estep’s upcoming Spider’s Bite and D.B. Reynolds’s Raphael.
Top 3 paranormal movies: 1. Interview with the Vampire 2. Underworld 3. A three-way tie between Hellboy, Brotherhood of the Wolf, and Lost Boys. Of course, I’d never do anything as sneaky as trying to get past the top 3 with ties or anything. *innocent expression*
BBB: What character (s) in any of your books is most like you?
AP: I think Heather is more like me, though I’m nowhere near as bold and courageous and would most likely shoot my toe off if handed a gun. I’ve gone out target-shooting and have learned how to load guns, etc, but that still wouldn’t prevent me from blasting off a toe during a perilous moment. I share a bit of Von’s sense of humor and Lucien’s sense of guilt. And Dante’s love of music.
BBB: What is the most ridiculous thing that you have thought about doing to any of your characters but never did?
AP: I thought long and hard on this and came up with nothing - unless sexual situations count. I had a ton of those that I never put into the books. LOL. I haven’t come up with anything ridiculous . . . yet. Give me time.
BBB: How do you keep track of your world building?
AP: Most of it I keep in my head (getting very crowded), but lately I’ve been keeping notes that I can refer to quickly while writing. I’m finding notes on who did what or who said what and when more necessary with each book I write.
BBB: What do you feel are the benefits of the new electronic readers such as Kindle 2 or Sony Digital Book Reader
AP: Well, of course, the electronic readers reduce the amount of paper and thus, trees, needed to print physical books. Although recycled paper is available, the more trees we have standing, the better.
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?
AP: I don’t think we know yet what impact electronic readers will have on the bottom line for authors, but I have a feeling it will be positive. Personally, I love books. I love holding them, shelving them, studying the covers. I don’t have that with an e-book. Of course, e-books are easy to travel with and can store tons of books. I think in the long run, e-books will be a positive thing for authors. But I don’t believe they’ll ever replace physical books.
BBB: Can you give us a more in depth look at The Maker’s Song and and the storyline that drives it and what makes it stand out from other Urban Fantasy series on the market today?
AP: The Maker’s Song storyline deals with Dante’s discovery of who and what he is and how that discovery will affect him, everyone close to him, along with the futures of the mortal, vampire, and Fallen worlds. The storyline also deals with the redemptive and restorative powers of love and hope even in the face of darkest evil and unthinking abuse. I feel the characters help the story stand out - Dante’s compassion in spite of all the cruel and heartless things done to him, Lucien’s love for his son and his guilt over not being there to keep him out of the hands of monsters, for not even knowing he existed; Heather’s grasp of a world she hadn’t known existed and her acceptance of it along with her acceptance of Dante; the love and loyalty between the characters. Dante is not only a born vampire, True Blood, he is also a Fallen Maker, someone who can create and destroy, so the story takes on a mythological tone, while still being down and gritty.
BBB: What made you choose New Orleans for the primary setting of your series?
AP: I absolutely love New Orleans. I couldn’t see Dante living anywhere else. Ever since I can remember, New Orleans has captured my imagination. I read about the city and Louisiana and watched documentaries, talked to people who’d lived there. On my first visit to the city, I felt like I’d come home. I hope to have a home there one day.
BBB: What other jobs have you had besides being an author?
AP: I’ve worked as a telephone solicitor (yes . . . shudder . . . but I had kids to feed), a CNA at a nursing home, a security guard (briefly!), a cashier in a grocery store, a bookstore clerk, a receptionist in a psychologist’s office, an accounts receivable clerk, a newspaper deliverer. I think that’s it.
BBB: When worldbuilding for your Maker’s Song series, how much religious and gothic legend influenced your work? What was your inspiration for the terms Fallen Maker and True Blood?
AP: Religious legend played a part, definitely, in my take on Gnostic beliefs about fallen angels and who the God of the Old Testament truly was, what became of him, and who the new God might be. I’ve also worked in bits of lore from other cultures as well. The term Fallen Maker spun naturally from what an elohim creawdwr does - make, create. As for True Blood, that term for a born vampire sprang from vampire knowledge of the Original Bloodline, the first born vampires. I chose words that I thought the races might create and I used a lot of (created) Welsh and Irish terms, since Celtic mythology plays into my worldbuilding - especially with the Fallen. I’d read a book years ago, one written in the early 1900s, about Celtic origins and it claimed that the Celts named themselves as descended from those who had fallen from the sky. *my imagination prances away*
BBB: Music obviously plays a huge role in the Maker’s Song series. How much of an impact does it have on the rest of your life?
AP: Music has a HUGE impact on me. I love it. It enhances my enjoyment of a movie and it’s emotional impact on me - depending on the score or soundtrack. I always listen to music when I write: Nine Inch Nails, Saints of Ruin, AFI, Muse, Batman Begins soundtrack, Stabbing Westward, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford soundtrack . . . just to name a few. I always listen to music in the car, too.
BBB: Which authors works do you enjoy reading and do you have any other authors that you bounce ideas of?
AP: There’s a bunch I enjoy reading! Jeri Smith-Ready, Jeaniene Frost, D. B. Reynolds, Jenna Black, Barb & J.C. Hendee, Phaedra Weldon, Marjorie Liu, J.F. Lewis, Mark Henry, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Kris Nelscott, Stephen King, James Ellroy, James Lee Burke . . .
I don’t have any authors I bounce ideas off of. I do that with some of my first readers - Sean Prescott, in particular. I bounce ideas off of him like he was a basketball backboard. LOL! Once in a while, he’ll calmly ask me if I’m insane after a rambling, “What if . . .?” scenario. Generally the answered is a snorted, “No. Maybe a little. I’m doing it!”
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?
AP: The shift away from vampires is already occurring - though books about vampires and werewolves will continue to come out - to other aspects of the paranormal, including magic, ghosts, elementals, fae, etc. I think the future for paranormal/urban fantasy is still bright. Readers love it. And as a writer, it’s a blast to write and is where my heart lurks anyway.
BBB: Do you have any plans for book signings/ readings anytime soon? If so, where can our readers find you?
AP: I have a signing on January 9th at Thurston Book Exchange in Springfield, OR - 5505 Main St. And that’s it for now.
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Hi Adrian! Thanks for joining us here at BBB.
Do you have any convention plans for the coming year?
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Hi Carol,
Thank you! Very happy to be here. So far, I plan to be at Norwescon in Seattle April 1-4. It all depends on deadlines and money as far as other conventions go. I hope I’ll be able to attend others.
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I would like to ask Adrian, which paranormal author has influenced you the most?
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Hi Janet,
Actually, the author who has influenced me the most is Stephen King. His characters always drew me in and made me experience and live the story through them.
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Hi Adrian! Great interview! I haven’t read your books yet, but they’re in my TBR pile and I can’t wait to read them!
What is your favorite paranormal creature?
What’s your favorite genre other than paranormal/urban fantasy?
Thanks!
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Hopefully you will be able to make it to Dragon*Con one of these days, Adrian.
I am really looking forward to your new series. What can you tell us about it?
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Hi Adrian,
Do you plan out the plot first and then write the story or do the
characters influence what happens as you write?
RSVP’d
Voted in both polls
Joined the chat
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2. became a fan on Adrians facebook fan page
sent friend request on Goodreads
joined Dante’s Club Hell yahoo group
3.attended daily book chat
voted in P&E poll
voted in sexiest female paranormal character poll
4.spread the word
http://www.facebook.com/manda513?ref=profile
http://not-really-southernvampchick.blogspot.com/
http://www.shelfari.com/groups/29157/discussions/161992/Competitions-put-em-here-
http://www.goodreads.com/mandan513
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Hello Adrian, Thank You for chatting with us today, I just finished A Rush of Wings, love Dante’s power.
Which book cover is your favorite so far?
RSVped
3. done
4. http://beetsbooks.blogspot.com/
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Hi Adrian!
I have to ask what was your play list while you invented Dante?
rsvp’D
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Hi Amanda,
My favorite paranormal creature - well, paranormal *being* sounds better, lol - is the vampire with ghosts and werewolves running close seconds.
Besides paranormal/urban fantasy, I love mystery and historical fantasy.
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If there was any one author working today in urban fantasy you’d like to write a cross-over with, combining your characters just for the fun of it, who would it be?
RSVPd.
Friended Adrian at all venues except the Club Hell Fan Forum.
Friends of Bitten by Books at all venues.
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Hey Adrian!
First I want to say that I LOVE the Maker’s series! Without giving too much away has Dante seen the last of Bad Seed and how many more books are planned for the series?
Thanks for sharing Dante, Heather, and the others with us!
Linda K.
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Keep up the great work Adrian…
RSVP’d
facebook fan page
twitter follower
spread the word
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I rsvped, intl’ reader.
Hi Adrian,
The book sounds great, and oh about that telephone job, I did it too, horrible work really *shudders*
What is something you would not want to write about?
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Also voted in the poll, voted at P&E, and took part in the daily discussion. Oops.
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HI Adrian,
I must say your book looks very interesting! Must have!
What do you think sets your books apart from the many others in this genre?
Thanks
rsvp’d
Did book chat
voted for BBB
following Adrian on Twitter/froglett42
Facebook and Myspace.
voted in paranormal poll
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Carol M.,
I’d love to make it to Dragon*Con one of these days, definitely! It’s on my must attend list.
The new Hoodoo series is about a hoodoo apprentice, Kallie Riviere, who runs up against murder and mystery (including mysteries about herself and a dark, violent moment in her history) and hot, sexy nomads. This series has a little more humor, oh! And it has loup garou as well.
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Hi Again ^_^.
If your series were to be made out of a movie/t.v. series who would you like to see portray Dante and the Gang?
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Hello Adrian, What is your favorite comfort food?
I RSVPed and post here: http://marvelousbookpage.blogspot.com/
Facebooked Betty Street
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Hi Sandy G.,
I usually have a general idea of where I want the story to go, but nothing concrete. The characters most definitely influence the storyline and the way events occur. I don’t know how many times I’ve said, “Huh. Never saw *that* coming.” LOL. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Hi Adrian! I was really curious about where your terminology came from, and if some of the ideas were based on any existing legends, but that was all answered in the interview- really interesting! I really liked the first 2 books in the series and am looking forward to this one.
rsvp’d, voted, fb friended
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Hi Beet,
Thanks for the welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed A Rush of Wings! So far, my favorite cover is for Beneath the Skin. Her hair is more red and so she looks more like Heather.
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P.S. My daughter’s middle name is Phoenix
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Hi Amanda,
Wow! Thanks for all of your support! I truly appreciate it!
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2. Im friends with Adrian on twitter
3. Voted for us at the P&E polls
VOTED in the weekly paranormal poll
I RSVPed
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Hi, Adrian. Love your books!
Patsy H.
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Hi Adrian,
I really enjoyed reading “A Rush of Wings” and hoping to read the other two in the series so far.
3. I commented on the daily chat and voted in the paranormal poll.
I RSVP’d
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Hi BadAzzKelana.
My play list involved a lot of Nine Inch Nails - all albums, but The Downward Spiral, Broken, March of the Pigs, Closer, and The Fragile, in particular. I also listened to Mutter by Rammstein, the soundtrack to The Matrix, Chevelle (first two albums), Stabbing Westward . . . sheesh. I know there’s more that I’m forgetting.
Oh! Sisters of Mercy. Queens of the Stone Age.
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Hi Jennifer L.,
I think working with Jeri Smith-Ready would kick ass. Dante and Ciara (from Jeri’s WVMP series) have already done a couple of interviews together - which I believe you can access on her website http://www.jerismithready.com.
I’d also love to work with Jeaniene Frost. I can just imagine the trouble Dante, Heather, Cat, and Bones could get into. Mmmm.
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I enjoy looking at authors playlists. Do you have a playlist for the books you’ve written? I noticed you listed artists. I was wondering is their was any certain songs that helped inspire your writing.
I RSVPd
I voted in the weekly paranormal poll.
I tweeted http://twitter.com/celestinacarmen/status/7488618922
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Hi Linda K.,
I’m so happy to hear you love the series! Thank you! No, Dante hasn’t seen the last of Bad Seed yet. Book 4, Etched in Bone, will be out at the end of the year, and I’d like to continue the series as long as possible.
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Hi Jason,
Thanks and right back atcha!
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Yay! Hiya Adrian!
One thing I don’t think I’ve really figured out with the books, if it’s in there you can slap me, but is Dante, Von and Lucien immortal? And if so, how will that play out with Heather? Ok, so maybe you won’t exactly tell me that part, LOL.
Cyrene
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Hi Blodevedd A.,
My sympathies on the telephone work! I could agree or shudder more.
I wouldn’t want to write about animals being hurt or killed. I hate it when an animal is in a story or movie simply as a plot device and is killed. hate it, hate it, hate it.
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Hi Deana H.,
Thanks for the interest! I think the characters and the mythos I bring into the storyline separates my books from others, probably the characters and they things they endure - more than anything.
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Hey BadAzzKelana,
Good to hear from you again.
I honestly think an unknown would have to play Dante. I can’t think of an actor who I feel would be right. As for Heather, Von, Lucien, Annie, Silver and Simone . . . hmmm. Let me kick that one around for a bit and I’ll get back to you on it. I promise.
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Hey Adrian,
While I haven’t read any of your books yet thou I do have book 1. As a lover of paranormal series, I usually have to have 3 or 4 in the series before starting it. Just what I need for a weekend at the beach read.
Three questions–
How many books planned for the “Makers Song” series?
Your June release of “Black Dust Mambo”- new series or stand alone?
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)
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Hi Cydney J.,
My favorite comfort food is - oddly enough - Otter Freezer Pops. Can’t live without them. LOL.
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Hi Bethany C.,
I’m glad the interview answered your questions. If you have any others, fire away! I’m really glad you enjoyed A Rush of Wings and In the Blood! I hope you enjoy Beneath the Skin as well!
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I love how you have started developing the other characters involved with heather and dante. There relationships with others and how it affects. Sorta like a ripple from a pebble being dropped in the water of a still lake.
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P.S. to Bethany C. — Awesome!
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Hi to Caitlin, Patsy, and Terri W.,
Thanks to each of you for your support! Caitlin, I know you’re on the street team, as well, and can’t thank you enough. Glad you’ve all enjoyed the books and thank you for being here!
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Hi Andrian!!! Thanks for stopping by. I’ve had your books on the top of my list to check out next. I’ve heard lots of great things about them, plus how can you go wrong with a main character named Heather.
What first inspired you to be a writer?
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Hi Tina I.,
Certain songs *did* have more influence than others. Sadly, I’m away from my playlist and music at the moment, so I’ll see what I can dredge out of the sandtrap I call my memory. LOL!
In NIN, “And All That Could’ve Been” was a huge influence, as was “Wish,” “Closer,” “The Great Below” was another huge influence. Crap. There’s many more. I’ll have to get back to you on this one this evening, when I have my music right in front of me. LOL!
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Hi Cyrene,
Great to see you here! Yes, being vampire, Von is immortal - unless someone dispatches him by beheading him or torching him, or staking him with a special item (to be revealed later). Lucien, being Fallen, is definitely immortal, but he can still be killed, although it’d be damned hard to do so. He can be unmade as well, or can will himself dead.
Dante’s immortal as well, but can be killed. As for his lifespan, no one is really certain being that he’s a very rare breed. How this will affect his relationship with Heather - well, that’s not an issue they’ve discussed. Yet.
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Hi Adrian,
I was so excited to hear you were the guest for today. I did RSVP yesterday. I have LOVED everyone one of your books so far in the Maker’s Song series and I can’t wait to read “Beneath the Skin”. What a breath of fresh air your books have been! Raw, gritty, and courageous enough to take the reader into the mind of true evil. Any hope that you might head to Dallas for a signing? I really do not have much to say that I haven’t already said in my reviews of your books (check my fb book apps)except, “Please, keep on being brilliant”!
Rachel, I did send out a notice on fb yesterday. Here is the link to where it is still posted http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?ref=profile&id=845915470
Thanks!
Rachel
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Hi Adrian! My name is Tiffany and I am really enjoying learning about you and reading your site. I would like to ask a few questions for our members, most of which are aspiring online writers exploring your same genre.
1) Many first-time writers begin exploring the paranormal universe to get their feet wet. Do you have any suggestions or tips for first-time writers that are beginning the process of world-building? More specifically, I read that you are beginning to take notes to keep your facts straight, but do you take time to explore the universe before you create it, or do you begin writing and the details fall into place?
2) For writers beginning the daunting process of trying to get published, are there any tips or techniques you can share to keep confidence when pursuing their publication dreams?
3) What part of building a character do you enjoy the most?
Thank you so much for your reply. We look forward to sharing the good news about your writing. Congratulations!
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Hi Adrian!
Some of the flashback scenes you’ve written for Dante are so well written, that they’re almost painful to read. Especially since Dante as a character is someone I’ve taken to heart. As a writer, I know how much I love my characters, and I’m pretty sure you feel the same way, because it comes through in your writing. So, is it painful for you to write such visceral scenes for Dante?
DBR
PS Thank you! LOL
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Hi Adrian!
Some of the flashback scenes you’ve written for Dante are so well written, that they’re almost painful to read. Especially since Dante as a character is someone I’ve taken to heart. As a writer, I know how much I love my characters, and I’m pretty sure you feel the same way, because it comes through in your writing. So, is it painful for you to write such visceral scenes for Dante?
DBR
PS Thank you! {{hugs}}
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I have no idea why that appeared twice! Gah!
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Hi Lisa Richards,
So awesome that you have book 1! And the good news is, book 3 just came out, so now you have enough for a weekend at the beach read.
Book 4 will be out the end of this year, and I have more planned for the series.
Black Dust Mambo is the first book in a new series and I have five planned as of now, but will plan more if the series does well.
A book I was lucky enough to see early so I could provide a blurb for it is Jennifer Estep’s SPIDER’S BITE. If I had an endless supply of copies, that’d be the book I’d hand out. The characters drew me in immediately and her worldbuilding is original. I couldn’t put this book down.
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)
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I have been a fb friend for awhile with Adrian but here is proof from my wall that I became a fan today:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?ref=profile&id=845915470
Thanks!
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Hi Meanmomdigitalproductions,
Thanks so much for your comments! I’m glad you’re enjoying the other characters in the story as much as I am. I hope to do a stand alone book about Von and a book (or more) about Lucien.
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Adrian,
If you could one day, what other ki d of book woyuld you like to write?
And I followed you as Sapphire Phelan on Twitter and RT your tweet about this here. I also joined you at MySpace as Sapphire phelan and already friends as my other writing name, Pamela K. Kinney. I also became a fan on FaceBook.
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Hi Heather C.,
Love your name!
As for what inspired me to write, I always loved to read. As a kid, I read constantly (still do - just slower with less time), and whenever I finished a story or book I was reluctant to finish because I didn’t want to leave the characters behind, I would re-read it. I realized as a teenager that I wanted to write stories about characters I wouldn’t want to leave behind when it ended either. That’s how it started, writing stories for myself, my sisters, and my friends.
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Hi Adrian! Great Interview.
What do you do if you have writer’s block?
What book was the hardest to write so far?
RSVP’d
Friends with BBB through Goodreads
Voted in Sexiest Female paranormal character poll
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Who is your favorite character from The Maker’s Song series and why?
rsvp’d
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Hi KiaJG,
Thank you so much for your support and for promoting this event! And thanks for all of your kind comments! Wow! It means a lot to me that you’ve enjoyed the books so much!
Right now, I won’t be heading to Dallas, but I’m happy to send you signed bookplates for your books. Send me your mailing address at adrian@adrianphoenix.com and I’ll get them in the mail!
Thanks for your awesome reviews!!
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Hey Adrian!!
I finished Beneath the Skin a few days ago. Awesome job! And definetely a very cool cover. I’m totally looking forward to Etched In Bone, and Black Dust Mambo! My question is….if you could meet one of your characters in person, which one would it be? Thanks! See you around CH.
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Hi Adrian,
Thanks for visiting us here at BBB! Excellent interview by the way…
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hey adrian!!! it’s connery from club hell (finally made it in here)…here’s my question:
what kind of incentive would draw you to the San Diego Comic Convention?
oh, and i rsvp’d
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Oh! I love this series! I got my best friend into this series and we are obsessed!! I am friends with Adrian on facebook, goodreads and am on her Street Team which is soo much fun to participate in! I’m not sure if someone has asked you this, but do u listen to music when you are writing, if so what?
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Hi Tiffany,
Great to hear from you and your writing group! Let’s get your questions answered!
1) As to the process of world-building, I suggest new writers read as much in the genre they plan to write in as possible (but don’t limit yourselves only to one genre! Read many!) and study what other writers have done, and watch movies and TV for story and world-building. Consider what fascinates you and ‘what if?’.
I generally begin writing and the details fall into place. The subconscious amazes me every single time. Now that I have three books worth of world-building established, it saves me a lot of time to keep notes so I don’t have to go flipping through the books again to verify what I *think* is right. LOL.
2)Get as much information about potential publishers and editors as possible from http://www.writersdigest.com and http://www.publishersmarketplace.com and have reliable first readers. Always believe in yourself - no matter what anyone else says, and follow your heart. Always. If one editor doesn’t like your novel, go to the next. That is a single person’s opinion, no more. Believe in yourself! And always keep learning.
3)Figuring out what lines they won’t cross or actions they won’t forgive. Of course, that comes from figuring out who they are - their life in every detail. Childhood, nightmares, love, heartbreak, betrayals. I love creating characters. Period.
Best of luck to you and all the writers in your group!
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Hi DB!
Thanks for being here! Speaking of great books - your RAPHAEL and JABRIL are right up there. Love’ em!
Thanks for your comments on Dante’s flashback scenes - it’s so good to know that they affect you as much as they do me. Yes, it’s often painful to write such visceral scenes for Dante. Often my throat gets tight, and sometimes I cry (yes, I’m a pansy). I often whisper apologies to Dante as I’m writing one of those scenes. I don’t think he believes me, however. LOL.
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…and since it might help if i read everything first (*waves* hi, i’m new here)…member of club hell at yahoo and the new forum, friends on myspace, facebook and twitter, member of the street team…i think that’s about it…and i’ve spread the good word all over the place to friends! TEAM DANTE, BABY!!!
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Adrian,
Great to see you here. Have read all three and can’t for the next release in Dec. I’m going to check out the Black Mambo series when it is released.
I would love for you to come to Dragon Con as I live in the Atlanta metro area.
2 done except for Twitter, currently a member of Dante’s Club Hell Yahoo Group (lillieblue613)
3 done
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Andrian: What can readers expect in upcoming sequels to Beneath the Skin? Especially with Heather, Dante, Von, Lucien and *frowning*Morningstar?
Keep them coming!
Heidi
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Hi Sapphire (Pamela),
I really appreciate your support! Thanks so much!
I’d like to write a historical fantasy (dark). I’m actually working on one about the poet John Keats; I’d love to write a mystery/thriller; I’d love to a humorous book, and maybe a YA.
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Thanks. One thing I have always loved to do is make up fun stories for friends, or just to amuse myself. Never really put anything on paper, but its cool to hear that is where you started from. I love to read to, but never enough hours in the day. Maybe a 30 hour day, where we get those extra 6 hours only for fun…reading…movies…etc.
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Hi Adrian
Love your writing! Can you tell us how many books you have planned for the series and if we will get standalone stores on Von, Lucien or any others????
Thanks for bringing this terrific new series to light
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Hi Melia M.,
Thanks for joining us!
What do I do when I have writer’s block? Oh, I’m famous for my screaming, wall-punching tantrums followed by a sulking fit while huddled under a blankie while my cats roll their eyes. LOL. Sorry, couldn’t resist.
I don’t think I’ve ever had a true writer’s block, but I *have* had times when the story came to a screeching halt because something didn’t feel right, but I couldn’t figure out the problem. Whenever that happens, I turn to my spiral bound notebook and start writing to myself in longhand. Things like: “Okay, what’s bothering you about this scene? Character X is doing such and such and character Y reacted this way.”
Then (as if possessed or a medium) I answer, “See, that’s the problem. Why the hell would character Y do that?” and before long I have the problem figured out and I’m back to writing.
The book that was the hardest to write so far was Beneath the Skin. The reason for that was while I was writing it,I broke my ankle (which needed surgery) and suffered a pulmonary embolism. Between recuperation and pain killers, it took me a long time to get it done.
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Hey, hi Courtney,
I love all the characters in the Maker’s Song books, but I’ve got to admit, Dante’s my favorite. Shhh. Don’t tell!
His story is so heartbreaking and his spirit is so strong and compassionate even if he’s damaged. Everything about him calls to me. But again, shhh . . .
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Hi Adrian!
Thanks for coming here to chat with us! I must admit I haven’t read your books yet, but they’re already on TBR list!
I saw in the comments that you like historicals. Is there a historical period you like best?
Thanks!
Valentina R.
-I RSVPed
-Voted in the PE poll
-Voted in the Poll of the Week
(-International reader)
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Thank You Adrian for you wonderful work and interview….
I am just curious….With all the elements intertwined in you books….Did this start with one great big plot bunny or a bunch of little baby plot bunnies that grew up and worked together?
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Hi, Adrian, thanks for being here for the interview. I will have to move your books up my TBR list. I love that you use the Celtic/Welsh background. My maternal grandparents were Welsh. My great grandmother would sing to us in the Welsh language.
Thanks again.
I twittered, facebook’d, myspaced, livejournaled, and friend requested everywhere I could.
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Hi Rachel S.,
Glad you joined us! I’m very happy you enjoyed Beneath the Skin!
Wow. A very tough question since I’d love to meet all of them. It’d be cool to chat with Heather, or ride on the back of Von’s Harley, or go for a night flight held within Lucien’s arms, or have a drink with Dante after playing fangirl in front of the Cage. LOL.
I guess I’d choose Dante. I think we’d have a very long (possibly drunk) conversation.
See you in Club Hell!
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Hi CeCe,
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the interview!
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I haven’t read any of Adrian’s books yet but they sound great!
RSVPd
-Follow on twitter @throuthehaze
-Friends on GoodReads-Raelena
-Facebook Fan-Rae Pavey
-Voted in P&E poll
-Voted in poll of the week
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Hi Connery!
Thanks for joining us! What kind of incentive? I’d love to attend the San Diego Comic Con, I just don’t know if I’ll be able to this year. Maybe I should start planning for next year. Who knows? I’ll look into it for this year, but I have a feeling it’s already late to sign up.
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Hi Taylor Z.,
Great to see you! Thanks for all your support here and on the street team! You are very much appreciated!
Yup, I always listen to music while I write. A lot of Nine Inch Nails - all albums, but The Downward Spiral, Broken, March of the Pigs, Closer, and The Fragile, in particular. I also listened to Mutter by Rammstein, the soundtrack to The Matrix, Chevelle (first two albums), Stabbing Westward . . . sheesh. I know there’s more that I’m forgetting.
Oh! Sisters of Mercy. Queens of the Stone Age.
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Hi Adrian! Thanks for hanging out at BBB today (:
This is actually the first time I’ve heard about your books, but they look great!
The covers, too. They’re amazing (:
Is there anything you’ve done in the books that you look back on and go “Ugh. I shouldn’t have done that.” ?
I became a fan on FB
I added on FB
I follow on Twitter
I became a fan, added and followed on Goodreads
I added on MySpace
I have voted and will continue to (:
Paranormal chicky vote: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16747#comment-119223
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I should probably add that I’m international. (:
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Thanks for spreading the word, Conn!!
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Hi Andrea I.,
Thanks for your interest and support and I hope you enjoy the books! I’d really love at attend Dragon*Con! I hope to do so soon.
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Hi Adrian,
Is your world-buidling entirely fictional or do you do some on-site researching for some of the places your books are set?
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Hi Adrian,
Very nice interview and Beneath The Skin looks intriguing. I’ll be sure and check it out on your web site.
If you have a newsletter, don’t forget to add me. I love all things paranormal.
Wishing you joy and success in 2010!
Keta Diablo
http//www.ketadiablo.com
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Hi Heidi,
Thanks for joining us!
Readers can expect more development in the relationship between Dante and Heather, including the problems they face; Dante and Lucien will have to work on forging a new relationship; Heather will look into her mother’s long-ago murder, seeking both answers and the real killer; she also has her bi-polar sister to deal with as well. Annie will have a huge surprise to reveal to everyone. Von will be working to unite the llygaid and the nomads behind Dante for the war that is brewing between mortal, vampire, and Fallen powers.
Dante needs to choose a path. And the Morningstar (and Gabriel) will continue to try to manipulate Dante and those nearest him. Dante needs to be bonded by another person in order to keep his balance . . .
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Hi Chacha,
Book 4 in the series, Etched in Bone, will be out the end of the year and I hope to continue the series as long as possible. I also hope to do a stand alone book about Von and a book (or more) about Lucien.
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Hey Adrian,
Didn’t make it as I had hoped but what can I say work comes first I guess. Wonderful interview as usual, some questions I have not heard yet so enjoyed them and your replies. One of the things that makes you one of those special authors is your interaction with your fans and of course letting Dante and Von come out and chat with us once in a while, they crack me up. Keep on writing and we will keep on reading, your the best.
Hugs
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Okay Club Hell Member here to say Hello Adrian, glad to see you here today at BBB. We have so much fun at Dante’s Yahoo site (I lurk a lot more than participate but love to keep up with the news every day) and today am very glad to see all the people out to support you. I follow all the review sites and all your interviews and contests as well and always learn something new. I am glad to hear that you are going to be as prolific with your new series as the Maker’s Song, gives us fans that many more good books to read…
RSVP’ed
#3
Voted on P&E Polls for BBB
Voted on BBB Poll comment #46
#2
Follow Adrian on Twitter already (@jacabur1)
Facebook Fan already of Adrian (http://profile.to/jackieburrisclassof1980/)
Member of Yahoo Group (jacabur1)
#4
Posted here: http://jacabur2008.livejournal.com/3260.html
Posted on profile: http://www.facebook.com/jacabur?ref=profile
Tweeted here: http://twitter.com/jacabur1
Posted on profile status: http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/JackieBurris
Posted on profile status: http://www.myspace.com/texasgirljackieb
Posted on profile status: http://bookblogs.ning.com/profile/JackieBurris
Blog post at : http://jacaburintexas.blogspot.com/2010/01/chat-and-contest-today-at-bbb-with.html
Jackie B Central Texas
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Hi Vale,
Hey, I’m glad to be in your TBR list! I hope you enjoy the books! I’m fascinated by the 500-1000 AD era and 1300-1400s, the early 1800s and early 1900’s. I love history in general.
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Hi Koren,
I’m very happy to be here! Thanks for joining in!
Plot bunnies! I love it!
I actually started with one great book old plot bunny comprised of baby plot bunnies all intertwined together. Some of the subplots had to be removed and used in the second and third books.
I love the phrase plot bunny!
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Hi Adrain! I won’t tell… and I was in a hurry earlier since I’m at work… shhhh…
already am:
friend on facebook
fan of facebook page
friend on myspace
follow on twitter
part of club hell yahoo group as well as street team member (go Dante!)
friend on goodreads
member of the new club hell forum
Best Wishes Adrian!!! Can’t wait to read the upcoming Black Dust Mambo and hopefully it will tide me over till Etched in Bone comes out!
Hugs,
Courtney
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Contest stuff….
2. I am already friends and fan with/of Adrian on Facebook….Friended on MySpace…Joined Dante’s Club Hell and Club Hell Fan Forum…
3. voted in P&E poll…still thinking on BBB poll
4. posted here…
http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1339196135
and here
http://home.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user
I RSVP’D
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Hi Adrian!
Loved what you said about E-books.. I can never see print books going away. Just like newspapers haven’t completely gone electronic.
Which was your favorite book to write?
RSVPed
Following Adrian on twitter @bookgoil
A fan of Adrian on facebook (Kristen Harvey)
Following Adrian on goodreads (Kristen Harvey)
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/bookgoil/status/7495279170
Voted for Bitten by Books and also voted on the poll.
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Hi Dianne B.,
Thanks for sharing about your Welsh background. I love that your grandmother used to sing to you in Welsh.
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Hi Taylor B.,
Thanks for dropping in and learning about the books! I haven’t done anything in the books that I’ve looked back on and wished I hadn’t - so far. Fingers crossed it stays that way!
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Hi Darchole,
No, my world-building isn’t entirely fictional. It’s set in New Orleans, and I’ve traveled there - same with Seattle and Portland. If I haven’t been to a city, I research it. Of course, Gehenna is entirely fictional. That said, the New Orleans and other cities I depict in the books are alternative versions of the real things since the storyline is in the near-future, so some things are different. Like a West coast FBI forensics lab. One doesn’t exist now - there’s only the one in Quantico, VA, but I extrapolated the need for one on the West coast one day.
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Hi Keta Diablo,
Thanks so much for your well wishes! I wish you health, happiness, and prosperity in 2010!
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Hi Adrian 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
why this genera what is its appeal for you as a reader not just an author
Adrian
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/forever14n9
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/Ghostssinner
Facebook:done
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Bainesgoddess
Goodreads: goodreads.com/Ghosts_mortalsinner
Dante’s Club Hell Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dantes_club_hell/
Club Hell Fan Forum: ghostssinner
BBB
I voted on both polls
will begoing to the readers chat next
I rsvped
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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I’ve heard nothing but great things about your books, and have the first one on it’s way! =D I can’t wait to read it.
RSVP’d, following on Twitter & Goodreads and all that other good stuff!
Nicole S.
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Hi Adrian:
I did RSVP, and wanted to ask:
Any plans for another paranormal series after The Makers?
If you have answered this question already, I apologize in advance, and I’m probably blind, lol.
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Hi Adrian:
I did RSVP, and wanted to ask:
Any plans for another paranormal series after The Makers?
If you have answered this question already, I apologize in advance, and I’m probably blind, lol.
Shannon C.
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Hey Annette,
Glad you could make it! Yup, work always comes first! I really appreciate all your support and your enthusiasm. You’ve been so creative with the widgets you’ve made!
Hugs back!
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Hi Kristen H.,
Thanks for joining in! My favorite book to write - so far - has been A Rush of Wings. I’ve enjoyed writing the others, but the first one is what got everything rolling. (And didn’t have a deadline. LOL.)
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Hi MinnChica,
I hope you enjoy A Rush of Wings! Thanks so much for being here and for your support!
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What do you do to reward yourself for all your hard work? and when?
Do you set lots of small goals or one big one?
I seem to be stuck on one big versus many small today…..
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Hi Shannon,
I have a second paranormal/urban fantasy series starting this year. Black Dust Mambo will be out the end of June. You can read more about it here:
http://adrianphoenix.com/mambo.html
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2. Be friends with Adrian by joining her here:
Myspace: Friend! (I’m /dominicandjulia)
Twitter: Following! (I’m @RexRobotReviews)
Goodreads: Following! (I’m /rrrobot)
Dante’s Club Hell Yahoo Group: Joined! (I’m ilovealac)
3.
Join us at our daily book chat here: DONE
Vote for us at the P&E polls here: DONE
VOTE in the weekly paranormal poll here: DONE
4. Spread the word:
Twitter http://twitter.com/RexRobotReviews/status/7496512706
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Hi Koren,
I have little Goth dolls I collect, so when I finish a manuscript, I reward myself with one. It never hurts to have small goals and big goals. I don’t see why you can’t have both.
Give yourself a treat whenever you hit your daily word count or your weekly word count or both! Treat yourself when you finish a manuscript! Make the process a series of treats. LOL. Whatever works.
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Hi Rex,
Thanks TONS for your support! I appreciate it!
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What a good timing I have… I just started reading A Rush of Wings.
Is the upcoming series related to The Maker’s Song or a totally new “world”?
(2. Already a member of the Yahoo Group.
+RSVP)
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Hi Paula,
The upcoming series isn’t directly related to The Maker’s Song, but it *is* in the same world. The focus, however, is different - hoodoo, loa, hexes, loup garou . . . It’s not out of the realm of possibilities that character from one series might make a brief appearance in the other series.
I hope you enjoy A Rush of Wings!
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Hello Adrian
Do you ever come up with a great idea but just can’t figure out how to use it in your current book? And if so, do you write it down and save it for another book, or just forget about it?
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2. joined yahoo group
joined club hell forum
added Adrian as friend on goodreads
3. joined daily chat
voted P & E poll
voted poll
I also RSVPed
Julie
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Hi Adrian,
I was wondering how you come up with the names for the characters (since I share a name with one of your characters)? Also Dante seems to be a pretty popular name for dark and brooding male vampires - is there a reason you picked that name for one of your characters?
Thanks!
RSVP’d
sent friend request on Goodreads
voted in P&E poll
voted in sexiest female paranormal character poll
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Hi Elaine R.,
Thanks for dropping in!
Yes, sometimes I come up with an idea I just love and totally want to use, but as the book goes along, I realize there’s no way it’ll fit into the story. I always keep those ideas, planning to use them in the next book and that usually works out just fine.
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Thanks for your support, Julie!
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Hi Heather Ann,
When I chose Dante’s name, I had no idea it would be popping up all over the place and had already appeared in other books. LOL. I chose that name because it seemed perfect for him. Plus, given the circumstances under which his mother named him - it was more than appropriate.
I search name meanings before I finally choose one for a character. It needs to suit them and it doesn’t hurt if it looks and/or sounds good. Names are very important!
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Hi Adrian!
I’m a paranormal author also, yet I write about psychic abilities. I doubt vampires and werewolves will ever ‘die out’ in writing. They are just so gosh darned fascinating. Some of them are so sexy you just wish they’d bite you! Yum!
I added you as a friend on facebook
I’m hoping you’ll befriend me on myspace
Sent you a message and friend request on goodreads
Thanks
Franny
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Hey Adrian!
Will we hear anything more from Heather’s father and maybe find out if Dante has any living family in future books?
I forgot to mention in my previous comment that I RSVP’d.
Thanks!
Linda K.
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Hi Adrian,
great interview! You mentioned in your early comments that the author whom inspired you the most is Stephen King. What’S your favourite novel/novella/short story of his?
3. Join us at our daily book chat here: done!
Vote for us at the P&E polls here: done
VOTE in the weekly paranormal poll here: done too!
4. http://twitter.com/c_morin/statuses/7498881360
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Hi Franny,
A pleasure meeting another writer! Thanks for your support and I’ve accepted all your friend requests.
Psychic abilities are fascinating too and are powers that I believe vampires, mortals, and other species possess to one degree or another.
Sexy . . . yes. Yes.
I wish you every success in your writing!
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i am excited to read your book..i love the supernatural…is this your only book and where can i get it?..thanks debbie
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Hey Linda K.,
Thanks again! Yes, we *will* hear and see more from Heather’s father and eventually meet her younger brother, Kevin, who lives in New York with his partner (a guy) and has kept away from the family.
And you brought up a question that Dante will want an answer to - does his mother have any living mortal kin? These issues will be coming up in future books.
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Contest stuff….
3. Ok decision made and I have voted in BBB poll….:D
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i rsvp’d too..lol
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what is the bbb poll?
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is everybody gone?
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Hi Christine M.,
I’m glad you enjoyed the interview! And thanks for your support on Twitter (among other places)!
My favorite Stephen King novel is The Stand. I’ve read the book several times and just love it. I hate when Nick dies, but I understand why King killed him. A recent one of his that just broke my heart is Lisey’s Story (had me, the pansy, blubbering) and I always enjoyed Salem’s Lot.
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Hi Adrian! So glad to see you here at BBB. I lvoe the Maker’s Song series. I think you have taken the genre and really made it unique. I look forward to reading the latest book.
Well, we are already freinds on FB,myspace,goodreads and I am following on Twitter. I retweeted your post on my profile on twitter, posted a link on my FB page and today I joined Dante’s Club and Club Hell. and joined your FB fan page. Plus, I RSVP’d for this event. Enjoyed the interview. Keep up the great work! Lisa
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Hi Debra Jean,
No, this is my 3rd book. A Rush of Wings is the first, In the Blood is the second, and Beneath the Skin is the third. You can buy them at any book store and Rachel has provided a Barnes and Noble link up above. You can also visit my website and click on the header for each book cover and find direct links to buy each book. http://www.adrianphoenix.com
Thanks for your interest!
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Hi Lisa M.,
Thank you so much for your comments! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the books! I really appreciate all your support!
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i look forward to reading your books hun..love to check out new authors …rsvp’d thanks so much for the interview
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I’ve been intrigued by this series for some time, but haven’t had a chance to read any of it yet. I’m definitely going to correct that as soon as I can get to the book store.
I RSVP’d, follow Adrian on Twitter and voted in both polls.
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Hi Adrian! Thank you so much for sharing! I haven’t read your books yet, but you are definitely at the top of my list!
Fan on FaceBook
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Voted for P&E Poll
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Hi Barbara Elness,
Hey, thanks for dropping by and learning more about that books! I hope you enjoy them!
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Again, thank you TONS, Debra Jean! I appreciate you giving my books a try!
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Hi Adrian!
Great to see you “out and about”! Just finished BTS yesterday and I think my pulse is still racing! LOL
Oh and stopped by the local B&N today to leave some bookmarks in their copies of BTS. I’m almost out so will have to get after Nate for more.
I see you mentioned Stephen King as one of your influences. I’m a big time fan as well ever since I read Salem’s Lot I think. What’s you favorite book or story of his?
Carol
Oh and I already have 2 copies of all your books (one is never enough!), friend on MySpace, both FaceBook pages, Club Hell and everywhere else you’re found pretty much LOL
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I promised Tina I. earlier that once I had access to my music that I’d list some of the songs that I listened to while writing (and especially while creating Dante), so here’s the list:
1. Point #1 by Chevelle
2. Comfortable Liar by Chevelle
3. Send the Pain Below by Chevelle
4. Michael by Franz Ferdinand
5. Crawling by Linkin Park
6. March of the Pigs by Nine Inch Nails
7. The Great Below by Nine Inch Nails
8. Wish by Nine Inch Nails
9. Physical (You’re So) by Nine Inch Nails
10. Memorabilia by Nine Inch Nails
11. Closer by Nine Inch Nails
12. I Do Not Want This by Nine Inch Nails
13. Burn by Nine Inch Nails
14. We’re in this Together by Nine Inch Nails
15. The Fragile by Nine Inch Nails
16. Eraser by Nine Inch Nails
17. Terrible Lie by Nine Inch Nails
18. Sanctified by Nine Inch Nails
19. Something I can Never Have by Nine Inch Nails
20. And All that Could Have Been by Nine Inch Nails
21, Mutter by Rammstein
22. Forsaken from the Queen of the Damned Soundtrack
23. Clubbed to Death from The Matrix soundtrack
That’s a taste.
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Adrian!
I love that you love music, really fantastic interview! SOme REALLY great questions goin on here…you’ll be answering them FOREVER! heeehee. So i wont add - I’ll just wait patiently for your answers and do some promoting & get into this contest here!
I RSVP’d
2. All 7: follow, freind, fan & joined - check!
3. Voted both polls - check!
4. Threw up links on the Facebook, twitter & Myspace. Check out links below:
http://www.myspace.com/epastreetteam
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Hi Adrian, you’re a new author for me, and I really enjoyed learning about you and your book. I also enjoy a few of the same movies.
posted of TwitteR:dlsmilad
posted of FB:DinaStornello
posted on goodreads:Dina Stornello
friended on myspace:dlsmilad
friended on Goodreads:DinaStornello
friended on FB fan pg:DinaStornello
voted in poll
voted in other poll
cant remember if I rsvpd
I had trbl finding FB pg and yahoo grp, the links didnt work for me.
Thank you,
Dina S.
dlsmilad@yahoo.com
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Hey Carol,
Great to hear from you and great to be “out and about.” LOL! They usually have to drag me kicking and screaming from my computer, but this time I can be out and at my computer!
Another King fan! Awesome! My favorite Stephen King novel is The Stand. I’ve read the book several times and just love it. A recent one of his that just broke my heart is Lisey’s Story (had me, the pansy, blubbering) and I always enjoyed Salem’s Lot.
I’m really glad you enjoyed Beneath the Skin and thanks so much for handing out more bookmarks! You ROCK! And 2 copies of each book?? You really ROCK!!!
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Hi Dina S.,
A pleasure to meet you! Thanks for your support!
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was able to get onto the yahoo link now
friended Adrian yahoo grp also
thanks
Dina S
dlsmilad@yahoo.com
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Hi Kate L.,
I missed your post earlier. Thanks so much for putting me at the top of your list! That means a lot to me!
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Hey Serena,
Thanks for joining us! And thanks for all your support! You and the rest of the street team RULE!
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I promised BadAzzKelana earlier that I’d answer her question about who I’d like to see play Dante and the gang if the books were made into a movie or TV series, but alas, I don’t have an answer.
Dante would need to be played by an unknown, that I’m relatively sure of, but as for the others? I hang my head in shame. I can’t think of anyone. If someone was to toss ideas at me, I’d have an opinion on whether they’d be right or not, but other than that . . .
I need to start pondering who would play Heather, Von, Lucien, Silver, Annie, and Simone.
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I have read all three books! I love the way you got the two together! Dante is wow one very troubled soul. I didn’t realize the next book was out.. shame on me!! I have requested to be your friend on myspace.com..
Kim S
dragon.queen @ comcast. net
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Hi Adrian!
Great interview, very informative. I haven’t read your books yet, but I looked them up and read the reviews. The reviews are great, you are definitely well loved. I’m putting your books on my must have list. Great playlist by the way. I am wishing you much success on your release and I will be looking for you on the book shelves.
Did you always want to be a writer?
What is the first book you ever wrote?
I RSVP’d
I spread the word on fb and the blood bank
http://www.facebook.com/tawania?ref=profile
http://www.bittenbybooks.ning.com/tawaniaetheridge
Sent friend request on fb
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Hi Kim,
I’m glad you enjoyed the books! The 4th one will be out at the end of the year. Yes, Dante has . . . issues, but Heather’s helping him deal with them.
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Contest stuff:
RSVP & comments/questions (44 & 70)
2 - Joined Adrian in all of the following:
Myspace, facebook, twitter, goodreads, dante’s club hell on yahoo, and club hell fan forum
3 - all done
4 - spread the word on:
facebook - http://www.facebook.com/hcreely?v=feed&story_fbid=277454716616#/hcreely?ref=profile
twitter - http://twitter.com/Heatwave316/status/7502908017
myspace - http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=510955351
goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/event/show/66817-interview-contest-and-chat-with-adrian-phoenix
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Hi Adrian. Thanks for sharing today. I havent had the chance to read your series yet but it sounds great. Im going to have to pick it up soon. SO I cant ask questions about the books.
What is your favorite part of writing paranormals?
Who would you love to meet and talk to living or dead?
Thanks!
Donna
I RSVP’d
MySpace - done (email otw)
FB - done (no email available)
Twitter - done (no email available)
GoodReads - done (email otw)
Yahoo group - done (email otw)
Fan Forum - done
Voted for BBB in P&E poll
Voted in paranormal poll
Linked here: http://donnasbloghome.blogspot.com/2010/01/bbb-adrian-phoenix.html
Tweeted - http://twitter.com/DonnaS1/status/7488270541
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Hi Tawania,
I’m glad you enjoyed the interview and I hope you enjoy the books when you get to them! I’m thrilled to be on your must have list.
As long as I can remember, I wanted to be a writer. As a kid, I wrote stories for myself, my sisters, and my friends.
The first novel I ever wrote was A Rush of Wings.
Thanks so much for the spreading the word!
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wow! thought for sure you’d be out by now!!! you are just the best, and i just nominated you for a shorty award on twitter!
as an aspiring writer myself, how do you, or did you, balance working full time and writing?
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Hey Connery,
My cats are giving me evil looks. LOL. Pay attention to us! Wow! Thanks for the nomination on Twitter!
Balancing a full time day job and writing can be tough. You have to realize that you are essentially working two full time jobs and treat your writing time as you would your job hours. Put the hours in and no goofing off until breaktime. Like anything, it requires practice and discipline. It never hurts to set daily and weekly goals and to treat yourself - a special toy, going to see a movie, new music - when you hit them.
Good luck with your writing! Hugs!
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I R.S.V.P.’D
Hey Adrian What Are One Or Two Things We Wouldn’t Normally Know About You?
2. I Am Friends With Adrian On Myspace.
I Am A Fan Of Adrian’s On Facebook.
I Am Friends With Adrian On Facebook.
I Follow Adrian On Twitter (@skyla11377).
I Am Friends With Adrian On Goodreads.
I Have Joined Dante’s Club Hell Yahoo Group.
3. I Voted For Bitten By Books At The P&E Polls Here.
I Voted In The Weekly Paranormal Poll Here.
4. I Tweeted About This.
http://twitter.com/skyla11377/status/7504323681
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I R.S.V.P.’D
Hello Adrian I Wanted To Know If You Always Wanted To Be A Writer Or If There Was Something Else You Wanted To Do?
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Hi Raquel,
Thanks for your support! Hmmm. A couple of things you wouldn’t normally know about me . . . Okay. I have several tattoos and I got carried out of a Danzig concert years ago.
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Hi Denise,
No, writing has always been my heart’s desire.
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I loved a Rush of wings! I can’t wait to read the others!
I joined the fanclub and yahoo groups.
I shared here, http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=name&id=1463087417
I RSVP’d
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I like your movie choices. Sexual situations can be ridiculous, which makes for lots of fun most of the time. I’d like to make it to New Orleans someday. I think I’d get along with the place. I’m a music lover, too. Soundtracks can make for some great backgrounds.
If I was available, I’d head over to your Oregon book signing; we’re definitely readers here (and in the northwest in general).
Thanks for being here today! I like seeing what’s available from authors I haven’t read yet on Bitten By Books. This is a great way to do it. And the prizes are really nice.
RSVPd for this
3. Likely will get to today’s book chat after this post. Voted for BBB and sexy women poll
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This was a real fun interview to read, thank you Adrian. I will definately be getting my hands on this series soon. You got a new fan in Florida!
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Oh and thank you to BBB as well.
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Hi Amber,
Thanks so much for your support! I’m so glad you enjoyed A Rush of Wings!
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Hi R.E.B.,
You’re right - sexual situations can be totally ridiculous.
I’m really happy I could be here today, I’ve had so much fun and have had the pleasure of meeting a bunch of new readers - including yourself!
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Hi Mar,
Thanks so much! I’m honored to have a new fan! I truly hope you enjoy the books. I really appreciate your welcome and enthusiasm.
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hi Adrian!
thanks or chatting with us. Im new to ur books so I dont have any interesting questions yet but I look forward to starting the series
RSVP’d
2. Friends with Adrian by joining her here:
Facebook Fan Page
Twitter follower: @BellaFranco
Goodreads friend/fan/follow review: Iroquois girl
3. Joined daily book chat,& Voted for BBB at the P&E polls,& VOTED in the weekly paranormal poll
4. Spread the word!
http://twitter.com/BellaFranco/status/7505870567
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Hi Bella F.,
Thanks for joining the party! I hope you enjoy the books once you start them.
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Hiya Adrian
Do you normally check your social networking sites & update it yourself or does someone from your team do it for you? Do you often go online and enjoy these sites too?
Congratulations on your upcoming book
I spread the word:
http://twitter.com/rubyreads/status/7507373682
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Hi Ruby E.,
I check my social networking sites when I have time and I have a friend who updates them for me when I don’t, like when I’m on deadline. I like playing on the sites when I have time, definitely.
Thanks for spreading the word and for your congrats!
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Hi Adrian
I think your book looks Good I Just love Paranormal Books there my Fav.
3)Did The Daily Chat & Voted on the P&E Polls & I Voted in the Weekly Paranormals Polls
4)I Spread the word on my myspace and facebook and here is the links
http://www.myspace.com/sasluvbooks & facebook.com/sasluvbooks
*)I Belive that I RSVPed?
From Stacey S
sasluvbooks(at)yahoo.com
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Thanks, Stacey!
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Sleepiness in setting in. I’m going to sign off for the night, but I want to thank everyone who dropped by for the great questions, the support, and all the interest! I had a wonderful time!
And huge thanks to Rachel for having me here. I really appreciate it and look forward to doing it again.
Hugs,
Adrian
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Gday Adrian,
I recently discovered your books a few months ago and fell in love with them. Dante is such a great character. I love how good he is even though so much has happened to him. I’m waiting to get Beneath the Skin.
When you first thought of Dante as a character did you already know all the bad things that were going to happen to him, or were they just progressive?
Don’t know if any has already asked this but how many books will there be in the series?
I RSVP’d
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Hi Adrian,
I love the covers, but I have to ask, why does the tattoo keep moving? Maybe I’m weird, the different models don’t throw me at all but the tattoo changing bugs me. Completely not important, but I’m asking anyway. =D You mentioned the importance of name meanings in an earlier comment. Is Adrian Phoenix your real name or a pen name, and any special meaning or story behind it? I have a second name in my parents’ language that translates to “spring’s sunlight.” My mom thought I was born in the spring because she was in sunny florida at the time. February’s always been a winter month in my mind, but it’s a good name. I find the stories behind names interesting, and I thought there might be one with yours.
Sabrina N.
RSVP’ed
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Hi Adrian!
Where does your inspiration come from?
2. Request Adrian as facebook friend
become Adrian’s facebook fan
3. Did The Daily Chat & Voted on the P&E Polls & I Voted in the Weekly Paranormals Polls
4. RSVP’d
5. BBB fan, newsletter, goodread, etc…
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Hi Jo-Anne,
I saw your question and came back. LOL. Thank you so much for loving the books! Book 4 will be out the end of this year, and I plan for the series to go on as long as possible.
When I came up with Dante, I knew some of the things that had happened to him, but not all. Other parts have his past have revealed themselves to me as I’ve gone.
Thanks so much for your support!
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Hi Sabrina,
Here’s the funny thing, the model has been the same on every cover. As to why her tattoo keeps moving, I have no idea. Maybe the artist was having fun.
Yes, Adrian Phoenix is my real name. There’s no real story behind it other than it being androgynous enough to suit either a girl or boy.
Spring’s sunlight is beautiful! What language is it in?
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Hi Lisa G.,
My inspiration comes from music.
Okay, now I’m really leaving. Thanks again, everyone!!!
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There are more sub-genre than I can keep up with in the paranormal/urban fantasy world.
Patricia B.
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Hi Adrian - I’ve read your first book and loved it. I thought it was a trip that you’ve worked as a CNA before (I’m assuming that’s certified Nurse’s aide?) I did that also when I was younger and more fit. I worked in a nursin home, one of the best places I’ve seen/smelled. Did you work in a hospital, nursing home or doctor’s office. Working in a nursing home or convalescent hospital as they’re also called, is one of the hardest, yet rewarding jobs I’ve ever had. Not the funnest, not glamorous, but there were some wonderful moments as well as some back-breaking and heart-breaking moment. There are still some patients that stand out in my mind 25 years later.
My other question to you - Even though I enjoy the characters in your Dante series, is there a chance that you might write (or have you already) a different series or YA novel?
I’m facebook friends with BBB
new facebook friend with Adrian Phoenix (or trying at any rate*g*)
Goodreads friended
contest linked in sidebar at http://mardel-rabidreader.blogspot.com/
posted over at facebook http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/home.php?filter=lf
posted at my other blog - http://mardelwanda.livejournal.com/40623.html
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I voted
facebook fan page
Friended good reads
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Hi Adrian,
have any of your characters ever been based on real people, maybe partially? Have you ever written or considered creating a character based solely on yourself?
Contest stuff:
RSVPed for this
3. joined Dante’s Club Hell Yahoo Group and the Goodreads group
4. chatted and voted on both polls
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Except for Brotherhood of the Wolf which I haven’t seen I like you movies choices. …. although I do prefer Stuart Townsends Lestat in Queen over Interview … LOL
Thanks for the visit…
I wanted to know what is your process for writing a book. Do you use other authors as sounding boards, beta readers, do you self edit before sending it in to your editor or just send it in as you finish it.?
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Facebook not cooperating today but have signed on to the fan page,and already following Adrian on reg facebook page, twitter, and shared the link. All under hockeyvampiress. Have voted in the critter poll, voted for my fave vixen, and spread the word on twitter…. thanks Shell
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The model’s really the same on all of them? LOL, I looked at them and thought different people immediately. Sometimes my eyesight is just terrible.
The name is “Ánh Xuân” My parents are from Vietnam. This is unfortunately the only thing I know how to write in Vietnamese.
Do you have a newletter that has just announcements and updates? I only saw the Dante’s Club Hell yahoo group on your website. I find the yahoo group chats overwhelming and way too many emails to handle, but I would be interested in receiving an alert when you have a new release.
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Hi Adrian,
Welcome to BBB. Do you have a pre-writing ritual? If so, what is it and how did it come about to be?
Thanks.
I RSVPed.
I voted for BBB and joined the daily book chat.
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Hi Mardell,
I thought I’d pop in real quick and answer the last group of questions.
I worked in a nursing home as a certified nurse’s aide and worked on the wing that housed all the dementia and Alzheimer’s patients.
I already have another urban fantasy series - the first book, Black Dust Mambo comes out the end of June.
Thanks so much!
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Hi Dovile,
No, no characters have been based on real people, even partially. Now, sometimes a character is *inspired* by a real person - the way they look or move, something they say that catches me - but the character I create is in no way like them.
I’ve never considered creating a character based on myself. I think that’d be a pretty boring character. LOL.
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Hi Shell,
Brotherhood of the Wolf is a French film and it’s great. Rent it, if you can.
I have first readers who go over my manuscript before I turn it into my editor. Two of them aren’t writers, but they are voracious readers and know what works, the other two are writers. In each case, I’ve chosen them because I respect their opinions.
I generally don’t use other authors for sounding boards. I also don’t edit much before turning in my manuscript. My editor will let me know if anything needs to be changed or fixed.
Thanks!
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Hi Sabrina,
Thanks for sharing your name in Vietnamese. I think your mother chose a very beautiful name.
I don’t have a newsletter . . . yet. But I hope to get one going. I’ll definitely add you to the list. Just go to the contact section on my website and send me your email address.
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Hi Lesley,
I don’t have a pre-writing ritual aside from making sure my desk is tidy, that I have a cup of coffee, and my music is going.
Thanks for your question!
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Hi Adrian, I just have a quick question I wanted to ask you.
Did you hate query letters in the beginning?
Thanks for visiting with us today!
RSVP’d
Commented in daily chat.
Voted in both polls
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Hi Adrian. Great interview. You are a new author to me. More books for my to read pile.
RSVPed
2. Facebook Fan (Sue Brandes)
Twitter (katsrus2003)
Goodreads Fan (Sue Brandes)
3. Voted P&E polls
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Hi Adrian,
I love New Orleans and Louisiana and think it is a great location no matter the genre to set books in. Haven’t read any of yours yet, but I am adding them to my wish list. Also going to check out Jeanine Frost.
Entries:
+50 http://seductivemusings.blogspot.com/2009/12/contests-giveaways.html
+25 Rsvp’d http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16596#comment-119839
+25 voted in paranormal poll http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16747#comment-119632
+25 voted for BBB in the P&E poll
Thanks!
Carrie D
cldivineATyahooDOTcom
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wow these books sound great. I think I have the first on in my tbr pile. I really must sort through that shelf lol. Yep I have a whole book shelf of unread books. Surely I’m not the only one lol BTW I rsvped and here I am
2. I friended you on facebook and twitter Pamk258
3. voted for BBB on the P/E pole and voted on the paranormal weekly poll
4. posted this on my blog on my sidebar http://www.bookscrazyscrapbookmama.blogspot.com
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Hello,
I RSVP’d for this chat with Adrian Phoenix…hope you are having a good start to the year. What do you find to be your best source of inspiration for your writing?
Michelle B. aka koshkalady
purrpurrkoshka….
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Brotherhood of the Wolf is one of my faves too!
I RSVPed for this event.
3. I voted for BBB in the P&E polls and I voted in the weekly paranormal poll.
4. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/truebookaddict/status/7547100577
Facebook share: http://www.facebook.com/#/michellestockardmiller?v=feed&story_fbid=282272633792&ref=nf
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Hi! Oh ahahahha all the usual questions have already been answered. I couldn’t read all the 200 comments, so I don’t know if my questions have been asked, but have you traveled anywhere? If you have, has it influenced your books in any way?
Thank you!
Aori H.
I RSVPed
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Thanks for inviting me. I enjoy listening to music, too, while I write, but I find myself singing along to the songs instead of writing. I had to turn to instrumentals to get any writing done. Your characters sound interesting, Adrian. I hope to pick up one of your books soon.
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Не думал, что найду это здесь.
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Занятно! Спасибо за материал.
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Блог отличный, буду рекомендовать друзьям!
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