Loading ...Interview, Contest and Chat With Author Larissa Ione
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Interview:
Hi Larissa!
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 Larissa’s latest release Ecstasy Unveiled.
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She is also giving away several AMAZING prizes!
Prize 1: Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Green (4th Generation)
Prize 2: A killer Demonica shopping bag filled with Demonica goodies in it.
Prize 3: A swanky Demonica Mug with Demonica goodies in it.
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Hi Larissa. Thanks for joining us here.
What genres do you read in for fun?
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Good Afternoon to you. Just a quick and easy question for you today. How are you? Hope you have a great day.
~Helen~
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Hi, Larissa!! I’m loving your Demonica series–is this ongoing, or is there an end in sight (no!!!!)?
- Already following Larissa on Twitter and on Writeminded Readers
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hello , My question is : What sets your books apart from other series out there?
I rsvp’d
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I’m sure this has been asked (and probably answered soemwhere) but I’m sure I’ll be finishing your lastest book before the weekend is out so when is the next book coming?
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Hi everyone! I’m going to try to answer the first questions individually, but I have a feeling I’m going to end up just making some broad responses eventually. I’ve seen how many people hang out here at BBB!
Carol M, I read just about everything, but faves are historical fiction, fantasy, and romance
Hi Helen! I’m great! Thank you for asking! *g*
*waves to Fedora* The series has five books for sure, and then I’m doing a spinoff. I won’t say no to more books though!
Hi Jessica! Easy question.
My books are set in a demon hospital. As far as I know, there are no others like that! LOL
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Hi Pamela! Next book is Sin Undone, at the end of August. Thanks for reading!
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oh…forgot to mention…i rsvp’d yesterday too. and am so happy i actually made it here considering i have all 3 kids home with me today!
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woo hoo! putting it on my calendar!
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Hi Larissa. I’ve been wondering, since they are Seminus demons, how long can the couples be apart before the poor guys start to suffer? I RSVP’d a couple days ago. I follow you on Twitter, Facebook, and get your Newsletter.
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Hi Larissa ;D. I’ve heard such great things about your Demonica series. I just recently bought the first 3 books to the series but unfortunately have not gotten to them yet. As for a question… let’s see, since I haven’t read the series yet…
What is your series about?(probably a stupid question to ask since I just bought your books)
And where did you get the idea for the series?
Thanks ;D
~*~
RSVPed
E-mailed “sort-of” receipt to the prize Goddess
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Looks like I lucked out before others because WalMart had your latest book out on Friday, and I grabbed it then.
What I liked most about this series is that the brothers, except for 1, tried to fight their nature. I haven’t read Lore’s story yet, but out of the three brothers so far, I loved Wraith/Josh the most. I think his story was the most tragic of the three so far, compounded by what his actions did to others, and what he had to do to survive.
Other than the fact that half-breeds (I forget the term you used) are frowned upon, is there anything else that sets them apart? Is it because they are the only ‘beings’ that maintain their human side, they don’t become fully demon like the others? Are their abilities always skewed?
**Already connected via Twitter.
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Hello again, Larissa.
I have one more question: do you ever attend fan conventions?
(I did RSVP)
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The interview was great Larissa and I think it rocks that you are veg. Waiting for august with bated breath!
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Hi Larissa,
I know that after Sin’s book that is it for the Demonica books and the beginning of the spin off series. Are you finding it hard to say bye to the series?
I RSVP’d, following Larissa on Facebook and Myspace and I’m signed up for her newsletter. I didn’t buy my copy of the book through Amazon or Barnes and Nobles but I did buy 2 copies through bookdepository.com does that count
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Hi Larissa! I haven’t read your series yet, but it is definitely at the top of my to buy list!
My questions:
What’s your favorite color?
Are demons your favorite paranormal being or is it something else?
Thanks!
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Just wanted to say I see Josh as Wraith too ;).
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Hi Larissa,
Which one of your covers is your favorite?
RSVPed
follow on twitter @elaing8
get newsletter
tweeted http://twitter.com/elaing8/status/8289376875
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I cant wait to read about LORE book is coming soon :o)
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Larissa, I love your Demonica series and I was so upset when I was reading the last book Passion Unleashed and I thought wow I will be so sad if this is the end, because there are no more brothers. Well you solved that problem didn’t you. And for that I say thank you!!!! We talk about the Demonica series all the time at the book clubs at B&N.com.
A great fan
Deb
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Hi Larissa!
I’d like to know what was your inspiration for this series?
Best,
sharon:)
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Hi Larissa,
I love the Demonica books and honestly hate having to wait. I love the hospital setting as it is very different and fun (plus I do medical transcription so it is fun to see it in the demon setting!) Sometimes I won’t start a series until it is almost complete because I hate waiting! So, for my question, I would say how do you keep motivated and excited for each new book? Do you need chocolate and wine, or does motivation come from something different?!
I follow you on FB and Twitter, newsletter!
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Hi Larissa. I haven’t read any of your books yet but will most definitely give you a try.
How did you decide on the genre when you decided to write?
Did you always write or just decide one day to give it a shot?
Thanks and good luck!
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Hi Larissa,
You have such unique covers. How much input do you have on the design?
RSVP’d
Joined the daily chat
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Contesty stuff
2. RSVP’d and asked questions
3. subscribed to newsletter
follow on twitter
friend on facebook
fan on facebook
4. attended daily book chat
RSVP’d for tomorrow’s event
RSVP’d for Friday’s event
5. spread the word:
http://not-really-southernvampchick.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/manda513?ref=name
http://www.shelfari.com/groups/29157/discussions/161992/Competitions-put-em-here-
http://www.goodreads.com/mandan513
http://twitter.com/NRSVampChick
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Are there any authors who have particularly inspired you?
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Hey Larissa!
Great to see you on here! Fun interview! Love the ducky!
I’m ordering Lore’s story, since my little town probably won’t get it for awhile. I refuse to wait any longer! ha
So, in your interview, you say “no more brothers”. So, how many sisters are we talking???
(By the way, how would I go about getting a Demonica bag if I don’t win? )
Thanks!
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Hi Larissa! What an interesting Interview. My question would be this. You have sex scenes in your books. I am just wondering what the most difficult thing when writing a scene such as that? Oh and now for the other part of the contest. I blogged on Blooger athttp://simpleandcomplicated-phillyone88.blogspot.com/2010/01/larissa-ione.html. I also Blogged on my Myspace. http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&bID=527366461 They are my peronal Blogs. Oh and you said if we RSVPed to let you know. I RSVP-ed yesterday. I also sent you my Conformation to Larissa Ione’s newsletter. I also RSVP-ed to the interview you will have tomorrow. Thanks Moderator, and Larissa!
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Hey Larissa,
I was luck enough to RSVP early this morning!
I was wondering a few things (trying not to spoil things)…
1. Will Eidolon, Shade and Wraith have additional siblings?
2. Do the triplets have names?
Thanks again for a great series!
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I just got accepted as a friend of The Larissa Ione Fan Page, on Facebook too, and I am now folllowing her on Twitter as PhilAlbright
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* Waves madly at Larissa * I’m one of your personal stalkers (Lillie A should be stalking real soon! Which I did tell her about!)LOL!
My question for you… when are we going to see the demon menargie that Lillie bribed/beseached you for. The poor dear is chomping on her nails in wait for it.
Already follow her on these (see I told you I stalk her!): newsletter, Twitter, facebook, myspace, writeminded_readers group, forum (the chat was awesome I’m still laughing). Hehe, I told her I was gonna ask that question.
Ooops, didn’t know about the Fans of Larissa on facebook, that’s remedied now
Posted about the chat / contest on facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=63819364560#/RaonaidLuckwell?ref=name
Posted about the chat/contest on twitter http://twitter.com/RaonaidLuckwell
Posted about the chat / contest on my blogger - visionarydruid.blogspot.com
Posted about the chat / contest on my myspace’s bullentin and blog - http://www.myspace.com/visionarydruid
Posted about the chat / contest on my livejournal - morriga.livejournal.com
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I’m hoping, by tomorrow, I can get Lore’s book! I wanna get Angie’s newest too.. Either tomorrow or Friday..
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Oops forgot to mention I RVSPed for here: Jenna Maclaine and Faith Hunter
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Hello Larissa, I love the demon duck; does it have a name?
I Rsvped
4. All Done
5. shared here
http://beetsbooks.blogspot.com/
Facebooked under Ruth Thompson
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Love your books and can’t wait to get my hands on Lore….or at least his book.
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Larissa.. I miss the video that you took down! And by the way, I’m reading the same book by Adrian.. Yes really good!
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Hi Larissa,
Just finished Lore yesterday and am really looking forward to Sin’s story,,, i really love this series. So my question is: Don’t you think I should win since it’s my birthday? LOL, totally kidding, if only it were so easy…my real question is if you can give a hint to the spinoff coming? Have we met any of the characters yet? Where will it take place…or do we have to wait for it to come together in Sin’s book?
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I haven’t read the Demonica books yet but they are on my TBB list. I have heard great thing about them.
Do you have any say in what the covers look like and do they represent the stories they way you want them to?
I RSVP’d
3. I’ve signed up for the newsletter and the Yahoo group.
4. all three done.
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Larrisa, I’m just curious to know if you ever go back and visit your characters unofficially, after you finish a book?
3. Be friends with Larissa by joining her here:
DONE - Newsletter: http://larissaione.com/blog/news/
DONE - Yahoo groups: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/writeminded_readers/
DONE - Fan Pages: http://list.forumotion.com/forum.htm
4.
DONE - Join us at our daily book chat here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=18906
DONE - RSVP for tomorrow’s event here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16612 and
DONE - Friday’s event here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=16643
I RSVP’d
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Oops, by the way, I follow Larissa on Twitter and Facebook, and I get her newsletter.
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Hi! Are you a panster (write by the seat of your pants) or a plotter?
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Do you only write paranormal?
I rsvp’d
Margay R
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Larissa,
Your dedication in “Passion Unleashed” was to Goob. How did you ever come up with that nickname?
RSVP’d.
Friend and fan of Larissa on Facebook for sometime now.
Posted link on:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/cynthia.netherton?ref=profile
http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3156299-cynthia-netherton
Can’t wait until I dig into Ecstasy Unveiled!
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Hi Larissa. I love your Demonica series. Can’t wait to read Lore’s story.
What is the most memorable question/comment you have gotten from a fan?
I RSVP’d.
I receive Larissa’s newsletter
I am Twitter follower.
I am a Facebook fan.
I friended Larissa on Myspace.
I am a member of the Writeminded group.
I RSVP’d for tomorrow.
I subscribe to the facebook fan page.
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Hi Larissa!
I RSVP’d & was wondering if you had any intentions of coming to San Diego for a book signing…I know of quite a few fans who would love to see you & gush of thier love of the Demonica series
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Hi Larissa!! The series looks so good and I had to order them on B&N!! I can’t wait for them to arrive! When you finally get a chance to relax from writing do you do it by reading a paranormal book haha?
RSVP’D
Friend requested on facebook
Fan of Larisa’s on facebook
Signed up for Larissa’s newsletter
Bought Larissa’s books today
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Hi Larissa! Thanks for being here today.
I’ve never had the pleasure of reading any of your books, but I have heard good things about them.
Quick question: What are some of your favorite Authors, and do you read much Urban Fantasy?
4. Participated in today’s daily book chat
Oh, and I RSVPed.
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Larissa, I love all your books and look forward to reading more. My question is…When do you find time to write?
I RSVP’d yesterday and follow you on Facebook. I also get your newsletter!
Thanks for being here.
Robin V
hitonafarms@hotmail.com
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Welcome Larissa!! First I want to say that Demonica is my favorite series and I am going to be very sad to see it end. But I am excited to read the spinoff. I got Lore’s book yesterday and devoured it already. I LOVED IT!! He might just be my favorite brother yet..lol Anyway I have one question. Is their anything you can tell us about the spinoff (anything please..lol)? Is each book going to be about one couple like the Demonica books?
I am already a member of Larissa’s
- Newsletter
- twitter @Jamie_Birdwell
- Myspace http://www.myspace.com/jamiebirdwell
- Fan Pages Forum jamieb
- Fan Pages on facebook jamie Birdwell
RSVP’D for Faith Hunter
RSVP’D for Jenna Maclaine
Tweeted http://twitter.com/Jamie_Birdwell/status/8293405788
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Also, I signed up for Larissa’s newsletter. Emailed the confirmation
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Hi Larissa,
I haven’t read your books yet but they sound great. I love your cover, it’s so sexy. Do you have a say in your cover choices? Was this what you had wanted it to be like?
4 - completed all steps
rsvp’d
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Hi Larissa! Love the series, I was just wondering if Eidolon and Tayla will have cute lil ones running around?
I rsvp here yesterday.
friends on facebook and signed up for the newsletter. Own all the Demonica books.
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How many pages do you write per day? And, if you have writer’s block, what would you do to get past it? I have read all of your books, I just bought Lore last night and hope to finish it today. Congratulations on your success!
RSVP’d ~
RSVP’d for tomorrow~
Requested to be a Friend on Facebook~
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Hi, Larissa! Ecstasy Unveiled looks smokin’ hot. I’ve added it to my ‘to-read’ list.
RSVPd.
Added Larissa at Twitter, Facebook, Facebook fan page, Yahoo! group, and MySpace.
Attended the daily book chat.
RSVPd for the Faith Hunter talk.
RSVPd for the Jenna MacLaine talk.
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Forgot the first initial of my last name:
I’m comment #10
Hi Larissa. I’ve been wondering, since they are Seminus demons, how long can the couples be apart before the poor guys start to suffer? I RSVP’d a couple days ago. I follow you on Twitter, Facebook, and get your Newsletter.
and #17
Just wanted to say I see Josh as Wraith too ;).
Sorry about that.
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Hi Larissa!! I just wanted to say that i LOVE your books. I’ve been salivating impatiently waiting for the latest release! In the meantime i’ve been liesurely re-reading the series (3rd..er no, 4th time now) to hold me over =D
My questions: Have you always known that you wanted to be a writer? Or did it come from being an avid reader maybe? & did you have a favorite author growing up?
Thanks!!!
-bought the book on amazon through the link above.
-added on facebook
-signed up for the newsletter
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Do you have any favorite music that you write to?? I tend to have a soundtrack for every book I write.
Thanks for giving us your HOT DEMONS!
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Great video interview.
If you could bring one of your characters to life for the day which one would it be and what would you do with them?
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Hi, Larissa! I’ve heard AMAZING things about this series, I can’t wait to read it myself! I was wondering, do your characters always do as you say, or do they have minds and ideas of their own?
I RSVP’d.
2– Done.
4– Done, done, and done.
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Hi sorry to say haven’t read your books yet they’re on my mile long tbr list though hopefully will get to them soon
Cassandra M
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i might have missed it but if you have went to any conventios which one do you like the best
rsvped
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hey larissa, thank you so very very much for taking time out of your schedule to spend it with us here at bbb! you have no idea how excited i am that we get a chance to ask you all of our questions… you are my absolute favorite author and i read quite a bit :D! anyway, i have a few questions for you, some i’ll ask now and some i haven’t even thought up yet, but i know are in my head waiting to be asked, so here goes (feel free to not answer any of these if you already have):
1) what’s your writing process like? what i mean is, do you have a certain place you always write, things you always need around you, pets that usually find a spot on your feet or lap, etc.?
2) do you celebrate any of the milestone’s of book writing and publishing (such as the completion of a manuscript, sending it off to your editor, when it hits the shelves, etc.), and if so, how?
3) do you ever have doubts regarding your ability to write the story you want to write and that others will want to read? how do you deal with that doubt if you do ever feel it? (as i said above, i LOVE your writing, so know that this in no way, shape, or form reflects what i think of your writing. if anything it’s the exact opposite… i don’t see any reason why you should doubt yourself… you’re awesome!!!)
4) how did your road to publishing happen? (were you a writer ever since you could remember, or did you just try it one day? did you get an agent first and then they sold your book to a publisher or did you go straight to a publisher? etc.)
okay, i think that’s it… again, thanks for taking time with us today!!!
(i rsvp’d yesterday)
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Hi Larissa *waving*
I have a question and it’s not about a demon menage (bet you didn’t see that coming *g*). Will Reaver ever get any loving? I’m starting to feel sorry for the guy.
Contesty stuff:
I RSVP’d and…I guess that’s it. I’m already doing all the #3 things
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What do you love most about writing novels?
RSVPED
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Larissa are you going to continue with the Demonica series even when you do the spin off series? Also is there a set number in the spin off or is it open ended?
I RSVP’d
I already get Larissa’s newsletter
Already a friend at facebook
Already a member of writeminded_readers
Became a facebook fan
Signed up the fan page forum
(lrwirum)
Congrats Larissa on the latest release in a great series.
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I loved the video interview - that was great. Love your demons, and looking forward to Ecstasy Unveiled.
Following Larissa on Twitter, RSVP’d, and RSVP’d for Thursday and Friday’s events.
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Hi Larissa. This series is in my TBR stack and I will now have to add another one to it.
RSVPed
3. Currently belong to Write Minded Readers.
Joined everything else exept twitter.
4. Done - Chat and both RSVPs
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I bought her new book yesterday from Amazon.com
Robin V
hitonafarms@hotmail.com
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Me again, Larissa!
So, my comment earlier was wrong. I asked about sisters. I realized that it can’t be a sister since Seminus demons are only male. So, now I’m really intrigued!!!
By the way, my local store did have Ecstasy Unveiled, so I’m now the proud owner of a copy!!!!!!!!
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Eee! Hi Larisssa!
I adore your books! I picked up the first of them last year right before i went abroad and I had to go out and buy the others right away. I can’t wait to pick up Lore’s book this weekend. I am so excited.
Do you ever have trouble sitting down to write when the deadline gets closer?
Contest:
I’m already a member of the yahoo group and fan page
I’m already subscribed to the mailing list.
I follow Larissa on Twitter
I’m also friends on facebook and the facebook fan page
I’ve posted this link on twitter and facebook
I’m also a member of the Bloodbank, BBB facebook and twitter
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I R.S.V.P.’D
2) Hey Larissa What Are One Or Two Things We Wouldn’t Normally Know About You?
And
What Inspired You To Write Your Demonica Series?
3) I Have Subscribed To Larissa’s Newsletter.
I Already Follow Larissa On Twitter (@skyla11377).
I Am Already Friends With Larissa On Facebook.
I Am Already Friends With Larissa On Myspace.
I Joined Larissa’s Yahoo Groups.
I Am Already A Member Of The L.I.S.T. Forum Fan Pages.
I Am Already A Fan On Larissa’s Facebook Fan Page.
4) I Joined Bitten By Books At Your Daily Book Chat Here.
I R.S.V.P.’D For Tomorrow’s Event Here.
I R.S.V.P.’D For Friday’s Event Here.
5) I Blogged About This.
http://skyla11377.blogspot.com/2010/01/bittten-by-bookscom.html
I Tweeted About This (@skyla11377).
http://twitter.com/skyla11377/status/8298684817
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I R.S.V.P.’D
Hello Larissa 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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Thanks for being here. Who is the hunk on your website? All I can say is….YUMMMMMMMMY!
3. done - Twitter, Facebook x2, newsletter, fan page
4. done - all three
5. done
I RSVPd.
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I got this book last week, and I liked it, but it made the next book, Sin Undone sound soo much more interesting.
Are you planning on introducing any more kinds of demons, or of people who have different demon or demon and human parents?
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Hey Larissa - great interview! Interesting about Lore chained to a wall. Whatever made you decide not to go that route?
You might have already answered this, but do you have any idea when Sin Undone will launch? I’m looking forward to it and getting to read Esctasy Unveiled which I preordered from Amazon.
Ok - I tweeted this contest: http://twitter.com/ALeighWilliams/status/8299904288
Twitter automatically updates my Facebook status: http://www.facebook.com/amberleighwilliams
I already get your newsletter, I’ve friended you on FB, Myspace, joined the yahoo loop, and everything else on the networking list.
Amber
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Hi Larissa, I have seen your cover all over the internet (very nice).
I was wondering if you could rate Ecstasy Unveiled on a scale of 1-5 (5 being steaming hot)?
rsvpd
already follower her on twitter
requested friends on myspace
chatted
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rspvd Fri
tweeted http://twitter.com/EllzReadz/status/8300239514
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Hi Larissa!! Great interview!! I totally agree with you on Viggo Mortenson…I could watch that man read the phone book!! Good on you for the kudos on Lara Adrian’s latest book. The Midnight Breeds is another great series out there. I only have one question, about possbile book signings. It’s not until may, but is there any chance you’ll be attending the Romantic Times Convention? I’m going and I’d love to meet you!!!
For the contests…
Friend on facebook - YES
Fan on facebook - YES
Myspace friend - YES
LIST Forum - YES
Newsletter - YES
I also posted the contest info at Lara Adrian’s Midnight Breed forum in the “other authors” thread, under Larissa Ione.
http://midnightbreeds.heavenforum.com/forum.htm
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2. What was your inspiration for you Demonica series?
WHat do you do to relax when you’re not writing or making hilarious videos about demon ducks and Seal ducks?
3. Be friends with Larissa by joining her here:
Newsletter: signed up
Twitter:already a friend, bbricke
bbricke AT yahoo DOT com
Facebook: friended -Breia D. Brickey
Yahoo groups: Already a member- Breia B.
Facebook Fan Page:- already a fan
5.http://twitter.com/bbricke/status/8300879075
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Larissa welcome to BBB, I love the series and I was hoping you could expand it! Love the background of a demon hospital and the way you’ve structured the series, it’s totally new paranormal!
Can’t buy the books because I already own them, already friends on Facebook & GoodReads, I’ve already befriended BBB and have links all over the place from the multiple BBB postings! My questions are below,
Q1. Ok, if you could be any character in any book fiction or non-fiction who would it be?
Q2. What’s the spin-off series supposed to be about?
Love the books, keep them coming!
TerrieG
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Hi Larissa,
You are a new author for me. One of your stalkers (Hi Rao) suggested that I try you on for size, since I like demons. Of course I like all kinds of creatures big and small. I also enjoy all the different twists on old stories and mythology that are available in this genre.
Is/are ther any other author(s) that you think are similar to you?
Do you set yourself one big goal or many small ones? and how do you reward yourself?
Thank You
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Hi Larissa,
I just picked up Ecstasy Unveiled the other night at WalMart, before I knew you were going to be here! I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but it’s next in my pile! I love the setting, and my question is do you have a medical background that prompted you to set the stories in a demon hospital?
So glad you came to BBB for the interview! Keep the books coming!
For the contests:
rsvp’d
posted on my facebook http://bit.ly/d0VGKj
fan on facebook, and submitted friend request to Larrisa
follow on twitter
posted on twitter which also updates my myspace page. http://twitter.com/VADutchGirl myspace/updegrovechick
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I love your series and I joined your newsletter. What about your series keeps you going when it gets hard?
Debby C
creagers@windstream.net
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ALl of the questions I wanted to ask have already been asked, but I will say that I am excited about a spin off series!
RSVP’d to Faith Hunter, participated in daily chat
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contest stuff
2. asked 2 1/2
3. friended on Facebook and Myspace, fanned on Facebook
4. RSVP’d for Faith Hunter
5. posted on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1339196135
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Hello Larissa.
Wow I love Vigo and Omar too.
How do you feel about Brandon Fraser and Eric Bana?
Salem’s Lot scared the ****** out of me.
Do you know where it was filmed?
It was filmed in a little Norhtern Calif. coastal twon, it was either Fortuna or Ferdale. They are sister cities and Ferndale was the bithplace of my ex- husband. He drove me near the house they used and he told me it was owned ( at that time) by a little old lady. When they asked to use her house they offered to pay, so in payment she asked for all new kitchen appliances and washer and dryer. Wow, I’m an Aug. baby too the 25th and 3 years older. I was born in Oregon but have also lived all over.
I did several of the requirements and will send them to the email addy.
Good luck and that was a great interview.
Zina L.
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Larissa great video for us to watch and happy happy Ecstasy release, love that Lore.
How many words in a day to you try to write? Do you make your word count every day or does life get in the way too much?
RSVPd for todays event yesterday comment # 14
#3
Newsletter longtime subscriber already
Twitter follow as @jacabur1
Facebook friends already on facebook jackie burris
Myspace: waiting on Friend confirmation
Yahoo groups: waiting on confirmation email
Facebook Fan Page: longtime fan already
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RSVPd for Faith Thursday comment # 59
RSVPd for Jenna Friday comment #14
#5
Posted links here :
http://www.facebook.com/jacabur?ref=profile
http://twitter.com/jacabur1
http://jacabur2008.livejournal.com/7105.html
http://jacaburintexas.blogspot.com/2010/01/contestchat-today-at-bbb-with-larissa.html
http://bookblogs.ning.com/profiles/blogs/interview-contest-and-chat-1
http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/JackieBurris
jackie b central texas
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Thanks for doing the video interview today for us, Larissa. Your name reminds me of Natasha Lyonne or Ione Skye. Neat. I have a black devil ducky a friend gave me. Heehee.
I love Josh Holloway. Team Sawyer! (I’m actually working on a Sawyer/Sayid design for CafePress’ Lost fan portal, just needs the drawn and colored layers put together in Photoshop). Julie Benz was good as Darla (and just appeared for her lengthy role in Dexter). Yay, Viggo. Lots of authors (at least 3 here now, in the last 3-4 months) want Oded Fehr for their characters. I think if you guys had your way (I agree), he’d definitely have a VERY busy schedule! Love him (Mom, too). I like the look of Underworld and have dressed up as Selene at least 3 times. When I went to the premiere of the first one, I wore a long vinyl coat (specially made by my Mom) and my vinyl pants with a wig similar to her hair and signed a $5 bill for what appeared to be a 15-year old kid who wanted my autograph ’cause he thought I looked like her all dressed up. It’s been a good experience all around, and I love costuming. Have you ever dressed up as one of your characters? Would you think it was cool if your fans did (or do)? Yum, cheese. You don’t look disorganized. 
So, sisters instead of brothers in the stories, then? 
I watched this video using McDonald’s free Wi-Fi while out running errands today (and most of my business is done on the internet, so I carry my netbook around a lot, and I can’t see the video link from my cell, so I figured I’d check it out this way, on a normal computer), so I think it’s neat that you were a fast food worker, too. Everything comes back around, eh? Loves vampires, hates the sight of blood: sounds like Bella from Twilight. 
I haven’t read these books, but 3 brothers sure sound interesting. Erotica is my cup of tea, so definitely something I’ll be writing down.
4 done
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Congrats on the new release, my question is where do you get your ideas for your books?
I RSVP’d for today’s event and the event tomorrow.
I spread the word on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Heroesgirl314/status/8304161008
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Larissa welcome to BBB
Ihavent read your books all the way threw yet but ill get to them they r in my to be read shelfs was pile now its shelves lol do you chose your covers and do u sometimes think ur covers could be different would reach more audiances
I added you to face book : Beverly Gordon
twitter :@bainesgoddess
news letter:signed up
yahoo group: waiting for confermation
myspace:myspace.com/forever14n9
fan forum: ghostssinner
facebook fan page
BBB
I rsvped
visted the chat
rsvped for tomarrows chat
rsvped for fridays chat
went to the daily book chat
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 have the first 3 books in the series and plan to start them shortly. I love the fact that so many paranormals are a series but must 2 or 3 before staring as I hate that year wait between books.
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)
Following you on Twitter, RSVPed for this, Thursday and Friday’s authors.
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OMGAWWW I finally made it! Larissa, I’m a new fan and just got your book that was released yesterday and that cover is so yummylish…looking forward to getting my hands on the first three books of your Demonica series. Congratulations!
I follow you on twitter, facebook and receive your newsletter.
Twitter link: http://twitter.com/bocadeloba
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I love these books, wish I had more to add to the conversation but so much has already been covered.
Contest:
fan on facebook, and submitted friend request (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1489437037&ref=profile)
follow on twitter
posted on twitter (twitter.com / Abredin)
I followed the link to buy the book at amazon but I have a kindle and it’s not out until Feb. 1 in that medium…instead I just put through a pre-order
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Hi Larissa! I was wondering how long the Demonica series will last?
I RSVP’d
JJ
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Hi Larissa,
glad you stopped by for us to find out about your new book.
rsvpd
posted on FB:Dina Stornello
posted on twitter:dlsmilad
already follow her on Twitter
rsvpd for tomorrow event
rsvpd for friday event
friended on FB
joined her FB fan pg
get her newsletter
posted on goodreads:DinaStornello
friended on myspace:dlsmilad
thank you,
Dina S.
dlsmilad@yahoo.com
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Hi Larissa~
Love the video!!!! That was so cute! It is so nice to see authors do things like this for their fans!!
Congrats on the New Release of Ecstasy Unveiled *squeeee* i recieved mine and am currently devouring Lore. :0)
My Question: Do you have plans of writing any other paranormals ,besides the demonica brothers?
I follow you everywhere!!! LOL
Thanks for sharing!!!
JoJo
Oh and i RSVP’d
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You already answered my questions but I wanted to stop and say hi…. Lore and Idess were wonderful and I can’t wait for Sin…. and her man…..
Oh, I guess I can ask how many books have been requested for the spin off series… ?
I am already a follower on twitter, tweeted the link, friend and fan on facebook and a member of the forum and newsletter… thansk for the visit
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Hello!
I have not read your books…yet. I was wondering if you have traveled anywhere, and how those places have influenced you.
Thank you!
Aori H.
aorihanazari(@)gmail(.)com
I RSVPed
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Hello Larissa– Can I gush for a second or is that lame? I love your first book– I JUST finished it after my twitter buddies kept telling me I had to read it. So, now I must catch up with the others! My husband is an RN in an ER and I love Underworld General. Thanks so much for giving us a glimpse of you live, it’s cool hearing you talk about your book.
Contest poop:
I RSVP’d
I follow Larissa on Twitter and I’m getting her newsletter
I RSVP’d for the next two interviews
Thanks!
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i forgot to metion above i follow larissa as ( JoJosBookCorner ) at:
Newsletter
Twitter:
Facebook:
Yahoo groups
Fan Pages: http://list.forumotion.com/forum.htm
Facebook Fan Page
And my contact info:
jojosbookcorner@gmail.com
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I have read all three Demonica novels numerous times and I still can’t get enough! Drumming my feet in anticipation of finding Ecstasy Unveiled at my bookstore and immersing myself completely once again!
Do any other authors inspire your writing?
Have you ever found while writing that a story line you may have had in your head turns out completely different than you thought it would or should?
Myspace, Twitter, Facebook friend & followed all under osbrlygrl52 @ gmail dot com Signed up for Ms. Ione’s newsletter under the same also
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Larissa is such an amazing author. If you haven’t already read her work, please try it! Eidolon’s book was an all-nighter for me.
We’re already Facebook friends, and I went ahead and Tweeted to support her. http://twitter.com/michellewilling Hope you all enjoy her fabulous books!
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Hope this wasn’t asked yet. Do you have a routeen you do when you write?
4.Joined at the daily book chat.
RSVP for tomorrow’s event.
RSVP fpr Friday’s event.
Sue B
stevebrandes(at)gmail(dot)com
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Hi Larissa! Congrats on your new release, I love the Demonia series!! If you had to choose between the brothers who would you pick & why? Will Gem get her own book? She Rocks!! ok going to go read Ecstasy Unveiled now, Thanks for stopping by!
Have been following her on both facebooks, twitter, her newsletter and myspace. I’m Txgiggle everwhere. I also rsvp’d and rsvp’d to fri. talk.
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I have not read your books yet but I definitely plan to. How many books will there be in the series?
RSVPd
follow on twitter @throuthehaze
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Hi everyone!
Wow…y’all are freaking awesome!!!
I’ve read all the comments, and I have to thank you all for all the kind words about me and my series. I have the best readers EVER!
Now…I’m going to try to answer all the questions in some manner, but I’m going to just sort of talk in general rather than address specifics, because if I answered every question individually, I’d be here for three days…and since I have a book due on Monday and I’m nowhere near done, I need to get back to it!
Okay…
A lot of the questions can be answered by going to my site (what the Demonica series is about, what’s next, etc,); http://www.Larissaione.com Also, some of them are answered in the video.
Stuff you won’t find on my site:
Covers…I have the BEST publisher! While I don’t have a lot of say in my covers, I do have input. For example, I asked them to use the demon caduceus on the cover, and they did it. They always show me the mockups and ask my opinion. They may or may not take my suggestions, but I have to say that I haven’t had many complaints at all. I wouldn’t change a thing — I think they draw the exact right audience. (Okay, I might change the hair color on the hero on Pleasure Unbound — it should be short and black.)
The new series…will be about the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and will release in 2011.
Travel: I’ve lived all over the US because I was in the military and so is my husband. I’ve also lived in England and have visited Wales, France, Germany, and Greece.
Stephen King and Jack London inspired my writing when I was younger.
I also do have some contemporary romances — Snowbound and two Secrets Volumes. My Sydney Croft series is paranormal/SF and is VERY erotic. Level 5 on the sex scale. My Demonica books…I’d rate them a 3.5 or 4 on the erotic scale in comparison.
If I could give endless numbers of copies of any book, I’d give The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan to everyone.
I do not make word count every day, but on other days I do double, so it works out.
To relax I watch movies and watch TV. I also love to bowl.
I always celebrate everything. Every milestone deserves a bottle of champagne.
My writing process is pretty uncomplicated; I sit on the couch, turn on the laptop, and write. After I check emails and play for WAY too long on Twitter! *g*
Love Eric Bana, because he was in the new Star Trek movie, and I’m a huge Trekker. Brendan Fraser? i like him in the Mummy movies.
There are no firm plans to continue the Demonica series beyond 5 books, but that’s not firm. Stay tuned for more news. There will be 4 books in the spinoff series.
Okay, that’s all I have for now because I need to get the kid ready for bed. I’ll be back to answer more questions in the morning!
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Hi Larissa,
Does your publisher give you the freedom to take the stories where you feel they need to go or do they make you edit out quite a bit? Oh,I RSVP’d also.
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I rsvp and here I am.
2. Just wondering how many books do you forsee in this series. And what’s the weirdest demon you have in this series.
3. friends on twitter, facebook, myspace, and on your newsletter.
4. done, done, and done.
5. done this at my blog http://www.bookcrazyscrapbookmama.blogspot.com
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Hi Larissa!!! I know I’m a bit late to the party, but we have all videos on websites blocked at work. Blah! Your series is new to me, but I’m definitely going to check it out. I was wondering what inspired you to be a writer, and how hard was it to sit down to write your first book.
Thanks again for stopping by. I really enjoyed the vlog.
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I’m curious, who are the other heros going to be in later books?
ok ok one more,
Are you planning on starting another series? If so can we have a hint?
(PS I adore your books!)
Already following Larissa on Twitter!
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I just re-read over the posts and saw your answer about the new series, I am so glad!
That’s not a well covered genre/theme the four horsemen… I am excited~!
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Contest stuff:
2 - RSVP & comment 108
3 - Joined Larissa on: newsletter, twitter, myspace, yahoo, and facebook fan
4 - rsvped for both events
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Hi Larissa,
Which is your favorite cover?
Where would you love to be sent for an author tour?
- RSVP’d
- tweeted = http://twitter.com/DonnaS1/statuses/8309058784
- twitter follower (@donnas1)
- FB friend
- FB fan
- Joined yahoo group
- signed up for newsletter
- RSVP’d for tomorrow
- RSVP’d for Friday
Thanks!
Donna S
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Hi, Larissa!
I was wondering if you could tell me how to pronounce Eidolon (sp?)? It’s been driving me nuts since the first book!
Also, Who is the 5th book going to be about?
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RSVP’d
2. Loved the interview, but I can’t think up even one question. I love your books and was really jazzed when I heard you were writing more than just the first 3. Ok, I thought of a question; When will your spin-off series come out? You are on my auto buy. I think your a great writer.
3. Receive Newsletter
Signed up for friends on My Space today - no confirmation yet
4.Done
Done
Done
5. http://www.myspace.com/wolfwattitude
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Hi Larissa
2.I have not read any books whit demons as the mane character. do they make a good character to yous as a mane character? I have read a few books whit demons in the but they where not the lead character.
3.I’m Trying to be friends whit here on my myspace.
4.Did the Daily Chat & I RSVPed for the Next Two Events.
5.I Spread the word on my myspace and my facebook and here is the links to them http://www.myspace.com/sasluvbooks & facebook.com/sasluvbooks
* I RSVPed
From Stacey S
sasluvbooks(at)yahoo.com
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Hi Larissa! I’m such a big fan of your books:o) I just purchased Ecstasy Unveiled and I’m super excited to read it! Oh and I got my eye on the Demonica mug with goodies.*Fingers crossed*. My question is have you always wanted to be a writer?
Thanks!
I RSVPed
Following on twitter http://twitter.com/smck27/following
Requested friendship on face book and joined the fan page http://www.facebook.com/smckeehan1?ref=name
Steph M.
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I was hoping for Gemma & Kynan’s story - before reading Ectasy Unveiled, but now I can’t wait for Sin’s story. My question concern’s Luc - is he going to get a happy, or happier ending?
Newsletter: http://larissaione.com/blog/news/
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I enjoyed your interview, Larissa. Your book sounds intriguing.
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Thankyou so much for your interview. I have read some of your books but not this series. Can you explain how you came up with this idea? I have signed up for your newsletter. Lisa D. Oh I rsvped.
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Hi, my question for Larissa is, what/who is your source of inspiration?
+25 I added Larissa as a friend on Facebook. (Aik Chien)
+25 I joined Larissa’s Facebook fan page. (Aik Chien)
+25 I follow Larissa on Twitter @aikchien
+50 I spread the word on Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=feed&story_fbid=275458321828&id=1467072730&ref=nf
+50 I spread the word on Twitter : http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/8317391296
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A demon hospital definitely sounds like a unique concept. I just watched the X-Files episode with Mulder and the nurses. How fitting.
I’m an Oregon native,too, Zina.
Not the 4 pretty ponies of the apocalypse? (I saw a funny t-shirt with a gothy my little pony theme once.) I think your concept is a great one with that.
Cool.
I also forgot to mention I RSVPd for this.
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Yes! I would like to learn more about the Horsemen. They have been mentioned in some books. Is it going to be an Erotica too?
Thank you!
Signed up for the newsletter.
Aori H.
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Hi, Larissa. LOVE the Demonica series. How many books do you have planned for it? Please tell me it’s lots more.
Demonica is now my favorite paranormal series. 
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Is there some book that made you think ‘oh, I wish _I’d_ written that’?
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Hi everyone!
Back for round two of answering questions! Again, I’m going to answer the Q’s whose answers can’t be found elsewhere (in the video interview or on my website,) so if I didn’t answer your question, that might be why. Or it might be because I missed it, and apologies!
Okay…
Someone asked where I’d like to go for a book tour…easy! Great Britain! I SO love the U.K. I have a lot of readers there, so I’d love to get over there again! Also, Australia. And the Netherlands. And Israel. And…well, you get the picture. I’d pretty much go anywhere!
Answers to other questions:
Seminus demons…need a LOT of loving. Fortunately for Harrowgates, our mated boys can make it home for a happy interlude quite often. They start getting twitchy after about 6 hours.
Half-breeds…pretty much any kind of demon half-breed has issues, but Seminus demons, when mixed with humans, go really funky. In book 5, you’ll find out how Sin actually came about.
I do attend conventions! This year, I’m not sure which ones, though. I’m going to try for RT and Lori Foster’s.
My favorite color is blue, unless we’re talking about electronics. In which case I like pink. My Mac shell is pink, and so is my iPod and my jump drive and my backup drive…
My favorite paranormal beings are vampires. But I do love anything paranormal.
My favorite cover? Sin Undone. I got a sneak peek and it blows the others away. Until I saw that one, Passion Unleashed, because I love the couple, but the color for Desire Unchained is amazing.
My inspiration for the series came during an episode of Angel, when he needed to go to the hospital but couldn’t because he’s a vampire. So I just knew the world needed an underworld hospital. *g*
I decided to write in the paranormal genre because I love reading it. I love romance, and I love the paranormal, so it all really made sense. And I love writing it!
The most difficult scenes to write are fight scenes and love scenes. Fight scenes are ALWAYS hard. Love scenes are iffy. And the most difficult thing about writing them is that my husband and son always seem to be home when I’m trying!
Shade’s triplets…they do have names! Rade, Stryke, and…holy crap, I can’t remember the other one. I have it written down somewhere…
Demon duckie does not have a name. May have to remedy that…
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Hi Larissa! Great interview. I love the video interviews because it gives us a more personal view into the authors world.
So, thanks for that. (am reading Lara Adrian’s latest as well, and loving it.)
You spoke a little about your partnership for Sydney Croft…but I’d like to ask how you actually go about writing together - the process persay. Do you ever end up have spats about which word to use, or direction to take the story etc..?
And, no. You didn’t babble!
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Hey Larissa! Can’t wait to get the latest book on ebook! I love, love, love your series. I would be willing to throw myself down some steps just to get into the hospital to see my bad boy Shade! I don’t really have a question as much as a comment…I love the way you write, your stories keep my attention and your writing style is awsome the way you actually explain what kinds of demons there are, and what makes them tick, how dangerous they are, etc.. I loved the Harrowgates in which they can travel from place to place too. Well, actually, I do have a question, where do you go for your research in demons? And are the descriptions of them made up or from research? Just want to say you’re awsome and I hope the Demonica Series never comes to an end. And I can’t wait to read about the Horsemen.
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Hey Larissa, congrats on the new release!
Hate to hear the series is coming to an end, but the spin off will make it better..
Is there a tentative date for the first book of the spin off yet?
Is the demon duck ever going to make an appearence in one of the books?
good job on the video interview.. really enjoyed the other one.. esp. the baby demon .. LOL
already follow on twitter @iokijo
retweeted event http://twitter.com/iokijo/status/8250798849
already get newsletter
crossing fingers for prize #2 or #3
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Part 3 of Q&A:
The new series about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse will be about, well, the 4 horsemen. So it’ll be a four book series, and will be set in the Demonica world. And yes, you have met one heroine, and possibly one hero already. But the horsemen won’t make an appearance until Sin Undone. And yes, each book will feature one couple.
Sue A., I’m not sure what you mean…can you expand a little? I think you mean…do I go back and read a book once I’ve finished writing it? I don’t, because I’m afraid to find errors in the finish product. However, I do keep ARCs at hand to reference if I need to know something from a past book while writing a current one.
Speaking of writing, I’m a pantser and a plotter. I find I need a lot fewer revisions if I actually plot, but since I HATE plotting, I do a lot of pantsing. Which gets me into trouble. You’d think I’d learn.
LOL – my dedication to Goob! He’s my son, and when he was a baby, we called him peanut. My mother jokingly said we might as well call him a goober (another name for a peanut) so we started calling him that, and it stuck. Poor kid.
Memorable comment from a fan…I’ve had so many! I just love my readers! I think the most amazing compliments, though, are when readers get the caduceus tattoo. How incredible is that?
No plans to go to San Diego anytime soon for a signing. This summer I’ll be in the Portland, OR area, though, and might do some.
Finding time to write – I actually write full time, so I have all day while the hubby and kid are gone!
I write about 4 pages per day…more if I can. Writer’s block sucks, and that’s when I take a break from writing and just read.
Children…Eidolon (Eye-duh-lawn) and Tayla will have children eventually, but nothing will be announced anytime soon. It may happen in the new series.
I always wanted to be a writer – I started writing as soon as I could spell. I wrote my first full-length novel at 13, so yes, it was always a goal!
Music…I don’t listen to it while writing, but I do pick soundtracks for each book and listen to those songs while cleaning the house and doing non-writing things.
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I just got a Myspace friend acceptance from Larissa Ione. Thanks, and add that to my list from post 28, and 29. Thanks. And Larissa thanks for answering most of our interesting yet infomative questions!
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Thank you for such a great series! I wish I had half of your incredible imagination!
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I love the idea of spin-off series for UF/paranormals — Jeaniene Frost’s is just starting this year (in tandem with her original series). If you’re not able to offer any details, can you tell us what you’re most excited about with the spin-off series? What are you getting to do there that you weren’t in your original?
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Part 4 of Q&A:
Okay…
If I could bring a character to life…it would be Eidolon. Shade and Lore are kind of moody, so we’d probably just spend our day staring at each other, and Wraith would probably drive me nuts. I love those boys, but geez, they can be troublemakers!
And yes, my characters definitely have minds of their own! Lore gave me the most trouble. And he got his way in the end…
Conventions…I love RWA, but I had a BLAST at the last RT. So many readers to have fun with!
Did I talk about my writing process? If not, well, I just sit down and go at it. I don’t have any rituals or anything other than doing email and bloghopping in the morning. Though I do need coffee.
Doubt demons: I has them! OMG, to I have them. And to tell you the truth, I haven’t figured out a way to deal with them. I just try to not listen. Sometimes it works, and sometimes not.
And yes, as deadline approaches, I do have a hard time settling in and getting stuff done!
Reaver…wow, tough question, Lillie! Leave it to you! *g* Honestly, I’m not sure. I have an idea for him, but I don’t know if it’ll play out in a horseman novel or in a book of his own or a novella. But yes, I would like him to get some loving. : )
Something you might not know about me…I’m a Trekker! Big time. HUGE. I even have a Star Trek tattoo!
The hunk on my website – that’s my husband! Okay, it’s not. He likes to think so. I have no idea who it is, but if any of you find out, send him my way. I’d like to thank him. In the most innocent way possible, of course. : )
Why I didn’t end up chaining Lore to the wall…well, he was chained for a LONG time. It got repetitive, and I just needed more action.
If I could be a character in any book not of my own, I’d be an Aes Sedai from Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series. Probably Egwene. Love that series!
If I hadn’t become a writer, what would I be? Well, I worked in meteorology for over a decade…first for the Air Force and then for the FAA and NWS, so I’d still be doing that. However, had I had the guts when I was younger, I’d have become a doctor despite my squeamishness.
Which leads to…yes, I have a very limited medical background. I became an EMT so I could portray my medical heroes and heroines with some authority.
When the going gets hard in writing the series? I go read good reviews. Always perks me up.
My ideas? Come from everywhere, but mostly real life and TV are the sparks.
And yes, sometimes I have stories in my head that end up completely different on the page. Desire Unchained was one of those.
My publisher gives me a LOT of freedom. I ADORE my editor. She has helped me become a much stronger writer.
Gem and Kynan…will not get their own book. I explain why in the video, so check it out if you can stand my babbling! LOL
Books I wish I’d written? Hmm…yes, but I can’t think of any examples right now. I just read a proposal for a fellow author friend who I did that with, though. I read her proposal and was like, this is brilliant! Why didn’t I think of that! *g*
Demons as heroes…I think they make great ones! Talk about the ultimate bad boy. Gena Showalter does demons SOOOOO well!
Writing process for Sydney Croft – well, Steph and I pass the manuscript back and forth. For the most part, she writes the heroes and I write the heroines, though now always. And we RARELY have disagreements. When we do, we talk them out and do what’s best for the story, not what’s best for our individual egos. It’s really nice working with her!
No date for the spinoff yet, but I’m going to guess that maybe late spring of 2011!
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What made you decide to make demons as the heroes?
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Larissa, I was hooked after the first book-fell in lust with Eidolon. Is it hard to continue finding new experiences and characters for that world you created?
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I joined your newsletter. I am looking forward to hearing more about you and your books.
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I don’t have another question….just wanted to tell you I love the Sydney Croft books and am anxiously waiting for the newest one!
Robin
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I love books on Paranormal!!!! Thank You for keeping it going!!!!!!!! Where do you get your ideas from?
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The best reads in the world
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What sets your books apart from others in this genre? Besides the obvious that they are flippin amazing?
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Alana…hmm…I guess I’m most excited about focusing books on four people who haven’t had a lot of coverage in fiction, and who I’ve been fascinated by for a long time. I have some fun twists for them, I think!
Nancy, yes! LOL — that’s one of the reasons I’m happy to be doing the spinoff. I want to keep things fresh. I’ve read too many series where the plots and heroes and heroines almost seem interchangeable, and I don’t want to get to that point.
Deana, LOL! Thank you! What sets them apart? I guess the medical aspect, though that’s not entirely unique. But the underworld hospital is, so I’ll go with that!
Thank you to EVERYONE for their kind words and awesome support for this series! It’s because of YOU that I got to add Lore and Sin to the mix with their own books! Thank you!!!
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Dude! Seriously? RT? Okay, if that’s not my two questions, mine is: has the hubster got his spring schedule? How’s it look on the deadline front? Hope goob is feeling better.
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Hi Larissa! Been a fan of yours forever it seems! Love you!! Cant wait to read Lore! So.. my question is…When are you coming to Vegas?
Thank you for many enjoyable hours w/hunky hot males!
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What is your favorite food?
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1. I purchased Pleasure Unbound from Amazon and Ecstasy Unveiled from Book Depository? haha
3. Be friends with Larissa by joining her here:
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Thank you for answering. Looking forward to reading them! (and the four horsemen)
Aori H.
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Hi Larissa! Which of your books would you say is your best work so far? Do you have a favorite? And will you focus any future books on the angels’ side of the world? Or is that covered in Ecstasy Unveiled?
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Hiya Larissa! Only found out about your books on BBB
Must definitely include your books in my Mt. TBR!
I’ve just started following you via twitter too [im @rubyreads]
Hope you write more books so us readers could continue to devour them!
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I just started to learn about your books. Can’t wait to start reading the first one.
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“…I just asked that and I’m an idiot” hahahahahahaah =)
Larissa you ROCK!! <3
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I entered Thursday’s daily book chat too
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