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Interview:
Hi Eileen!
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 Eileen’s new release Don’t Kill The Messenger.
BBB: What are the most challenging and the most rewarding aspects of writing?
ER: I think the most exciting part of a book for me is when I’m just about reaching the midpoint of the plot. By that time, I know my themes and my characters. I feel like they’re my constant company and the ideas
seem to come fast and furious. The most challenging? Well, probably marketing my writing. It’s not like I’m a big introvert, but I think we’re taught not to blow our own horns too much. Marketing feels like a huge amount of horn blowing and it makes me all twitchy.
BBB: Why did you decide to move into the paranormal genre, or had you always intended to tell those stories?
ER: I feel like the paranormal came to me. Melina, the heroine of the series, marched into my imagination and demanded I pay attention to her. I think I like the urban fantasy genre so much because I love the idea that magic exists around us, just waiting for us to discover it.
BBB: What are your top 3 favorite paranormal books and movies?
ER: Only three? Oooh. That is hard. I adore Alyssa Day’s Atlantis series. They’re big beautiful paranormal romances filled with amazing world-building and a huge amount of emotion. I also loved Robin Hobb’s
Assassin series. I thought a lot about why I loved the main character of those books when I was creating Melina. I feel like I should throw a move in, too. I adored Zombieland. My boyfriend now has a hat like the
one that Woody Harrelson wore in the movie. He wears it constantly and I love it.
BBB: What character (s) in any of your books is most like you?
ER: The character that is most me is Emily in Do Me, Do My Roots. That book was very autobiographical and she definitely represents me and the struggles I went through after my husband passed away.
That said, my mother read Don’t Kill the Messenger and said, “she reminds me of you, but she has bigger problems.”
BBB: What is the most ridiculous thing that you have thought about doing to any of your characters but never did?
ER: I had a whole subplot in Un-Veiled about two best friends who were having a double wedding figuring out that they were lesbians and were actually in love with each other at their bachelorette party. It was
actually pretty darn funny and more than a little touching (there was a bit about loving people because of who they were on the inside and not what genitalia they had on the outside), but the book had so many wildly out of control subplots already that I ended up cutting it.
BBB: How do you keep track of your world building?
ER: I foolishly thought that since my books take place in the area where I live that there really wasn’t much to keep track of! I’m writing the sequel to Don’t Kill the Messenger now and am learning how silly that
was! I’ve started keeping a file with various notes to myself, broken up into categories like names, types of creatures, etc.
BBB: What impact do electronic readers as Kindle 2 or Sony Digital Book Reader
ER: I haven’t felt a lot of impact yet. On the one hand, I feel like anything that gets more people reading is a good thing, whether it be a gadget, a super popular book or new genre becoming fashionable. On the other hand, I do have concerns about piracy. With electronic versions of books being so easy to duplicate, I think it’s important for us to figure out some way to protect our copyrights.
BBB: Do you find that your readers follow you into each category you write in?
ER: I’m not sure. I’ve found more that people will tell me that don’t read one type of book and it’s nice to be able to say that I write more than one kind. It’s actually been kind of funny. I have friends who were somewhat relieved when I stopped writing chick lit because they wanted something darker. I have other friends who keep asking me when I’m going back to write more chick lit because the dark stuff skeeves them out too much.
BBB: Melina has a very unique occupation as a Messenger. Could you please explain what she does?
ER: Melina is a go-between for the supernatural forces that exist around us. Her job is to carry messages, packages, or whatever else for whatever asks her to carry them. There are groups that traditionally
don’t get along (i.e., vampires and werewolves). If they need to communicate with each other, Melina is the one who carries the messages back and forth.
BBB: Please share with us what can we expect from you next.
ER: Melina’s second adventure, Dead on Delivery, will be coming out in February of 2011. Also in 2011, Eileen Carr (my not-secret-at-all alter ego) will be releasing The Bones Will Tell, a romantic suspense novel.
BBB: Don’t Kill the Messenger contains quite a bit of humor. Did you plan for that, or did it just happen when you started writing?
ER: The humor was there from the start. Melina was always kind of wise-cracking smart ass. It is perhaps why my mother was reminded of me. It’s sort of my knee-jerk response to the world. Laugh at it whenever
possible.
BBB: Have you entertained the idea of writing any Young Adult paranormal books?
ER: I haven’t. It wouldn’t have been too much of a stretch for me to make Melina a little younger and more appropriate for a YA audience, but we opted to go the other direction and make her a little sexier instead.
It’s a lot of responsibility to write for young women. I think it’s important to send messages that will help them become strong, independent women. I’m not sure I’m ready to shoulder that kind of responsibility.
BBB: Do you have any upcoming appearances? If so where can our readers stalk errr find you?
ER: Well, I just had a book signing in my home town, Davis, California, but I’ll be at the Desert Dreams RWA Conference in Phoenix in April and the RWA National Conference in Nashville in July.
Readers I have some questions for you!
Some people like their heroes/heroines to be normal people thrust into
extraordinary circumstances. Some people like those bigger than life
heroes who ride their horses in ready to take on anything. With Melina,
I’ve kind of straddled that line. She has some supernatural powers, but
she’s definitely not instant hero material. Do you have a preference?
It seems that nearly every culture has some kind of vampire myth. Is there
a certain kind of vampire that you’d like to see in a book or movie?
Do you prefer books that take place in settings that actually exist or
imaginary settings that exist solely in the mind of the author?
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Hi Eileen. Thanks so much for joining us here today! I LOVED Don’t Kill the Messenger and very much look forward to book two. I really feel as though I can’t say enough good about the book!
To answer your questions:
Typically I prefer settings that already exist, but with a supernatural/paranormal twist, which is why I read more urban fantasy than high/epic/traditional fantasy (though I enjoy those, as well).
As for main characters, I really like what you did with Melina — human but not quite, facing both arcane and mundane problems (borrowing your terms).
As to the vampires, I’m not sure. The variety and depth appearing fiction these days astounds me, so I’m not sure I could come up with anything else at the moment.
I have a question for you: other than paranormal and fantasy, what genres do you enjoy reading in?
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Thanks for the interview.
I like either type of world as long as the story is good. As for the protagonist, I like them to have flaws and work for my respect. I love all types of vampires. The warrior vamps are my favorites right now.
You said you haven’t felt the effects of e-readers yet but how do you like them? To be honest, I don’t. I really like to hold a book in my hand. Thanks again for the interview.
I RSVP’d.
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Hi Eileen! Thanks for being here with us today! This is a new book for me, and it sounds pretty perfect for me!
As for how I like my heroes, I like a bit of everything. It’s no fun reading about the same type of people all the time, so it’s nice having a variety.
I feel the same way about setting, I like a bit of everything. Both familiar and new settings make for fantastic reads, and some of my favorites fit into both categories.
What is your favorite paranormal being?
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Carol,
I’m so glad you liked the book! I had such a blast writing it.
To answer your question, I am a very eclectic reader. I read urban fantasy, suspense, chick lit, mystery, fantasy and literary fiction. I’m not a big reader of historicals, but there are some that I really adore. I even read a smattering of non-fiction although that tends to be when my book group forces me to read it.
I’m often pleasantly surprised, though.
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Viki,
I don’t own an e-reader yet, but I have held and looked at several people’s Kindles. As much as I love the feel of a book in my hands, I think I could really get to like one of those! The convenience of being able to carry so many books in such an easy package is very alluring to me.
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I’m not sure what my favorite paranormal being is! I wouldn’t have said I cared much for werewolves, but I’ve become quite attached to them. I love my werewolf character in Don’t Kill the Messenger. Paul is so strong and capable and so passionate. The vampire myth has always been fascinating to me and now it has so many variations, you can make it into whatever you want it to be.
One of the things that’s been fun about writing these books is doing some research into how many paranormal and mythological creatures there are! I’m amazed at the variety and possibilities.
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Hi Eileen,
I hadn’t heard of this book before but I’ll have to check it out. Sounds like something I’d enjoy.
As for my heroes I like both kinds. It depends on what kind of mood I’m in.
For settings I generally prefer UF books that are set in a real local. If I’m reading Sci-Fi or other something like epic fantasy then I like imaginary locations.
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I don’t really have a preference between the two types of main characters, as long as I connect with them (although I have no idea what makes that happen or not happen in a book) I think being a little of both is a good thing.
I like all kinds of “romantic” vampires, but I’m not really a fan of the gross, creepy, mindless ones - like in the Kate Daniels series (Ilona Andrews) - but I guess you’re not really suppose to like them when they’re more zombie than human.
I always admire an author who can create their own, believable, unique world in which to place their characters. It just takes their novels to the next level in terms of creativity, and I imagine that it’s just REALLY hard to do while making it seem real to the reader.
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Sandy,
I hope you like it. It’s been such an adventure writing it.
Stephanie,
It took me a little while to understand how the vampires in Ilona Andrews’ series worked, but once I did they were even more creepy to me! I find the world she (well, they, I guess) created fascinating. All the were-creatures crack me up!
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Hello Eileen, Sounds like I would really enjoy your books. I love not instant hero books, Nicole Peeler’s character Jane True comes instantly to mind.
I would love to see more of the vampirism of Mercy Brown in books and movies.
I don’t have a preference to real or imaginary settings.
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WONDERFUL book!!! Love it!! Eileen created such a wonderfully believable world. (Don’t enter me, I have 3 copies already.)
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Can’t wait to read your book! It sounds really interesting. I love strong female leads and the men that help/hinder them.
Are you influenced by all the paranormal romance popularity (Twilight, Twilight, Twilight) and trying to carve out your own unique niche in the genre? Or is the poularity even an issue when start to write a new book?
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I read DKTM as soon as I could download it to my Kindle. It has been getting rave reviews and I must say, it was a FAB read. Of course, I knew it would be since I am a huge fan of your Chick Lit and your romantic suspense, under the pen name Eileen Carr. I thought the world building was fascinating, with a cast of characters so unique and fun, I would read a book about each one of them. So happy this is going to be a series!!
I hope everyone picks up a copy and then loans it to 10 of their friends. More love for Eileen and DKTM means more books in the series. I can’t wait!
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I like to see the normal person that is thrust into extraordinary situations. I like to see the action set in real surroundings unless it’s going to be a series of several books and then it’s fascinating to see a new world created. Can’t wait to read this book.
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Ooh, the Twilight thing. At the risk of setting off a firestorm, I am not a fan of Twilight. In all fairness, I only read the first book of the series, but I was a little disturbed that it was being marketed to young girls as romantic.
Having come out of an abusive first marriage, I found Edward very disturbing. The way he would subtly put her down, tried to isolate from her friends, stalk her, physically subdue her when she argued with him . . . well, it was all very reminiscent of my first husband and not in a good way.
I also found some disturbing sexual overtones to it. Edward was often touching Bella or stroking her, but if she touched him, he would become quite angry. She might arouse him and he might not be able to control himself and he might kill her. I felt like the message was that if she expressed her sexuality, it might kill her. But it was okay for someone else to treat her as a sexual object.
I’m sure I’m reading too much into it and I really might not have cared if the book’s target audience had been grown women. The idea that this was targeted for girls who were at very impressionable ages, make me uncomfortable.
Please commence throwing things at me now.
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Hello Eileen,
Its nice to meet you and see you on BBB.
I like books that take place in true places. Its exciting to me b/c if I have been there or know the place, then I can picture it and add my own memories into the book as well. One of my friends wrote a book that took place in Savannah, GA. I lived in Savannah for 5 years and it was so exciting to read the story and know the streets and squares of the places she was writing about. It made the story a little more personal to me.
As far as the Heroes/Heroines, I really do enjoy both types. I like the everyday person who finds themselves cast into an unknown society/place and read as they struggle and overcome the obstacles they face. Thats what makes them Heroes. I also like the person who has the unknown hidden talent that comes into play and we watch their talents develop; its exciting as well.
Sorry to ramble; im a southern woman-its in my blood, lol.
Best Wishes~
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I RSVPed! I’m really not that picky when it comes to vampire myths, there are just times when I get sick of the “over used vampires can’t out in the sunlight thing.” It gets a little annoying after awhile, which is why I found the ya novel twilight so refreshing because Edward didn’t fry when he was in the sunlight.
As for the average Jane or Joe being thrust into a paranormal situation? I really like it when authors do that, sometimes I prefer it. Other times it’s nice when the character isn’t completely unaware that creatures like vampires, witches, werewolves, etc. exist.
I like both existing worlds and made up worlds it interesting knowing what the author can come up with, and I often find that the same worlds that the author likes intrigue me as well!
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I don’t really care for heros that are too much larger than life. I like them to have a few faults.
I like good vampires not the scary mean type
Usually real settings are the best but some authors have come up with some really neat worlds. So either one is ok if the story is good.
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It’s true. It’s nice to have some variety. I have ruined authors that I originally loved by gorging on their books and then tiring of them. I’m know very careful when I find an author whose work really grabs me. I won’t let myself read too many of their books right in a row.
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For me it kind of depends on the story line of the book. Sometimes a normal person thrust into extraordinary circumstances works perfectly but other times the charecter being bigger than life is what makes the story.
Not sure what else I would like to see in a book or movie. I think authors have done a great job of creating vampires that are unique and make for some great reading.
Sometimes I like to read about an existing place but other times I think for some story lines an imaginary place works much better for the story.
Love the questions made me think.
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I like when authors ask US questions. It’s like a win-win, especially if you’re getting to know your audience.
I like sort of an ordinary/creative/resourceful person with extraordinary powers, like, in real life, you get intuitive/mildly psychic people like me. In books, those powers can be enhanced, but it’s still the same basic idea. It works well for witches or people who have just become something like a reaper. Vampires are a whole ‘nother story…
I like the hot charming ones which aren’t much depicted in legend; those are usually scarier like the chupacabra or Dracula. American vampires are getting pretty funny and interesting, what with the brooding and sparkles, ha.
Either, as long as it seems real enough to imagine. And I’ve got a good imagination, but if you give a wild idea a realistic basis, almost anything goes.
RSVPd for this and done all the rest EXCEPT, when I saw the Kelley Armstrong Daily Book Chat up today, I hit the button to post, and it was no longer there. And the link here doesn’t work either; there’s no page. As you moved the RSVP/author chats up on the home page, it looks like it totally disappeared when I would have been the first commenter. Now the comment is lost.
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For Eileen, on Twilight, an agreement with you…
TWILIGHT SAGA SPOILERS BELOW, IF YOU DON’T WANT TO READ
Oh, and Eileen, I TOTALLY agree with you about the weirdness of Twilight. I did read all 4 books for a Barnes & Noble book club because I’d never been to a vampire one before, but you are totally right on about it. We’re all allowed to have an opinion here. I was questioning its appropriateness, too and thought Edward was actually kind of mean while Jacob is also possessive. It’s kind of like, let’s put this weak, down-on-herself girl in a story where everyone likes her except the weird vampire family, but that’s the guy she lusts after who constantly blows her off then leaves her in the arms of her buddy, who she uses (which he likes because he wants a chance with her, too, even if it’s out of desperation, he doesn’t care because there are apparently no other girls like BELLA in the entire world, even though she’s only hanging out with him a lot because Edward’s gone and she’s really lonely) until the guy who kinda treats her like crap and doesn’t want her “needs” satisfied because he’ll kill her if she does comes to take her back after selfishly trying to kill himself when he thinks she’s gone. If he cared so much, he wouldn’t have left her. Instead he stays and abuses her more later, and she’s convinced it’s love because she only wants the guy that’s bad. *sigh* And don’t even get me started on what happens after the feather incident. I like the idea of a romantic Edward, if any of that were true instead of repressed, possessive, and stalkery.
So yeah.
I make up my better versions of Edward and Jacob, then choose both.
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ROFLMAO at your Twilight rundown. It’s nice to know I’m not alone.
I don’t mind the heroes being a bit broody. I apparently like broody in my fiction and in my real life (hush, don’t tell my boyfriend. he doesn’t know he’s broody). Sparkly, not so much. If anyone in the relationship sparkles, I’d like it to be me.
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I don’t have your book yet but I will!
I just ordered it threw amazon.
to answer your questions. I like my Heroes and or Heroines to be both. Not to much one way or the other. That is why I think I’m going to like Don’t kill the messenger She sounds just right!
I think all types of vampires are already out there. I can’t think of anything else to add to them.:) (Sorry not a very good answer.)
and to answer your last question.
Again I like both. enough of real places that I can say Hey I’ve seen that! but also Authors can make a place sound so great I wish it was real so I could go see it! and real places just couldn’t do it justice. I hope that made sense.
Do you use real places in your books? and do you use peoples names that you know or just make up all of them?
Pam B.
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Hi love the necklace..it matches my earrings. I love books where the setting is real places but I read both kinds. I just love to read. ha susan L.
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I enjoy reading about every day people who can turn into heroes without even trying to. susan L.
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You have matching earrings? Cool! I’ll have to look for some.
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Hi Eileen,
Thanks for joining us! I haven’t had the pleasure of reading your book, but I am very intrigued and I definitely plan on adding it to my TBR list.
I like the dark tortured vampire looking for his other half, I also like the warrior vampires fighting for the greater good.
It’s hard to choose between the fantasy world and real world settings in books. I like both concepts.
I am wishing you much success in this series
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I do get a kick reading a book with a setting that is familiar to me, but I don’t think this should be a consideration when picking a setting. Because you’re not going to be able to do this for the majority of readers. I think the author should pick what they know and feel is right for their story, whether it be their own backyard or a creation of their mind.
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Welcome to BBB!
First, a question for you—do you stick mainly to vampires and shapeshifters in the book, or do you branch out into other creatures?
To answer your questions:
It really depends on my mood. Recently, I’ve enjoyed watching characters transform from vanilla to kick ass.
My friend just bought me a book with different vamp myths in it! I…uh…haven’t read it yet, so I don’t have much to offer, LOL.
Honestly, the setting rarely matters as long as I can “see” it. It could be real, fake, or a mixture of the two.
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Wow, Eileen, I never thought of any of the Twilight/Edward stuff that way. Very interesting.
On a related note, I never understand when people cite Wuthering Heights as the ultimate romantic story — it creeps me out. I just don’t see the fascination and adoration. –shivers–
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Back to Messenger — as you’ll see in my review, I really admire both the humor and the heart of the book. That is not always an easy balance to pull off, but you do so wonderfully.
I can’t believe I have to wait until February for the next one!!!
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I enjoyed the interview, and the book sounds great!
I usually prefer books about ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances, but a good story is a good story.
I LOVE vampires, so I’ll take whatever kind shows up in books and movies.
I love both. I’m a huge urban fantasy fan & those stories usually take place in places that actually exist, but I also love regular fantasy set on new worlds with the world building that goes with it.
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To the questions: You know, I kind of just like it all! I know that’s not a very helpful answer, but when it comes to books I pretty much like everything!
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Actually I like heros/heroines much like Melina, straddling the line. They have supernatural powers but they are not what people would say “hero material”. Where the hero/heroine learns through his/her experiences, learning to deal with the “new aspect” of themselves they never knew
Depends on how the author sells the imaginary place. For some authors they tend to fall short, but there have been authors who have been incredibly successful.
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I think I like books that the hero/heroine have real life instances to contend with as they reveal/grow into their abilities.
I like the books where the location is realistic…. I don’t mind historical based books that might have some embelishments of what really is there but really bizarre places is not really my idea of a perfect setting…I guess that is why I tend to like para-romances compared to fantasy/futuristic books….hawt sexy wizards are much better than boring robed druids…… I
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….. sorry I was going to add that although this is the norm for my that doesn’t mean that I can’t be swayed into a good story that is well presented by an author…. I read some reviews for your book and I think it will fit right in with my likes column…..
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Hi Eileen
*I like a little bit of both some powers whit a real humans fears and stranghts.*A Vanpire with a deep lonly ness allways draws my to it.*I like Real Setting that way you fill like it realy could happen in now days time.
*Stacey S
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I haven’t read your books yet. I tend to wait till a series is finished before I start it, and then read them all at once.
I’m definitely a fan of somewhat super heroes but I like them to have faults and quirks too. Nobody too real but not too fake either.
I think brooding and protective is good for a male lead but not possessive. I can’t resist a 6 ft barbarian with a gentle touch.
As for the setting, I read to get away from the world so I like to go to another one but it has to be done right. I tend to notice contradictions a lot.
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What do you like to eat while writing?
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Hey, Jackie,
I definitely branch out into other creatures. One of the things I love about living in northern California is how racially and ethnically diverse it is. In my world that I’ve created, that means we’ve all brought our various mythological and paranormal creatures with us. It gives me a lot to choose from.
Miranda,
I am addicted to lemon drops. I’m not even sure if I CAN write without them anymore.
Serena Robar, Eileen Cook and Toni McGee Causey make it laugh out loud.
Yep. I’ve got a notebook in my purse.
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To answer all the questions, No, No, No. My question to you is do you have a favorite place to write? Thakyou, Lisa D.
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My couch! We have this couch with a chaise on it. I have a way I like to arrange the pillows that’s super cozy. Usually both cats will curl up nearby. It’s lovely.
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Hi Eileen,
I just started following you on Twitter(as lasergirl70) and retweeted your post about this interview. As for your questions, I think I like any kind of hero/heroine, but it is kind of cool if they have some sort of paranormal ability (I guess that’s why I enjoy the genre so much) Vampires are my favorite, I think, so any kind of vamp in a book or movie is enjoyable. However, I do prefer the sexy, human-looking, wouldn’t really “harm” anyone kind (somewhere between True Blood and Twilight) vs. the creepy, ugly scary, kill everyone in sight vamp (30 Days of Night)although, I still enjoy ANY vampire movie. and as for the last question, both appeal to me. Sometimes I enjoy reading about places I know or have been to, and sometimes you need a break from reality and a “made up” location is good ,too. I also requested you on FB (Lisa Mason) and posted a link on my profile. I did also RSVP for this. Thanks for asking US questions. I enjoyed this a lot!
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Thanks, Lisa! I’ll look for you on FB and Twitter!
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Hi Eileen,
Great questions, hard and thought provoking, but great.
I like my heroes/heroines to be a mix of both: more human with human emotions, thoughts and characteristics, but still endowed with some supernatural powers that will enable them to stretch beyond themselves when needed. (Melina is my girl!)
As to vampires, I have to admit that I am partial to the Urban Gangsta vampires created by J.R. Ward, no one seems to compare (well, maybe Lara Adrian.) And that brings me back to settings, which can be a combination of real and not so real…
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Hi Eileen,
Thanks for the interview. I really like story that are based in real places even if it’s been changed. There’s always landmarks and a general feel for the city that is acknowledge even when the city is in the future or has gone through something drastic. And in that case, I have a preference for a hero/heroine that I can somewhat relate with. I like them to be personable and to have real faults. No one can be an instant hero, haha.
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