Loading ...Video Interview, Chat and Contest with Author Toni Andrews
A big welcome to our readers today! Be sure to read to the end of the interview to find out how to WIN the fabulous prizes being offered up.
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Interview:
Hi Toni!
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 Toni’s newest book Cry Mercy
Everybody’s a winner! Send your Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to get a FREE signed book plate for your copy of Toni’s books! go here for info: http://toniandrews.com/CryMercyTour.htm
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CONTEST: PLEASE NOTE THE NEW CONTEST EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO BELOW. There are also revisions to the rules for this contest, please read them all carefully. Also, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR FIRST AND THE INITIAL OF YOUR LAST NAME in your comment/post so we can give you the proper credit for your entries.
Readers, here’s how to enter the contest. You can do just ONE or ALL of these things, and each thing you do will give you additional entries at a chance to WIN. REMEMBER you have Until tomorrow at 11:59 pm PDT to do the different things that YOU choose to do.
Toni will be giving away these amazing prizes:
THREE copies of Cry Mercy
Contest open to readers worldwide and will run until 11:59 pm PDT 6/26/09! PLEASE NOTE THE NEW CONTEST EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO BELOW.
1. The easiest way to enter is by purchasing copies of Toni’s books from Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Books in the Mercy Hollings series in the order they should be read:
Beg for Mercy
Angel of Mercy
Cry Mercy
Good for 150 entries per book you purchase.
OR you can use the Barnes & Noble search banner on the right hand side of the site or this link HERE to make your purchase of ANY kind of merchandise during the contest. You can also use the Amazon search box or this link HERE to shop as well. Good for 100 entries to the contest for EACH item you purchase. Not valid on past purchases.
It is NOT mandatory to purchase anything to enter the contests, there are plenty of other ways to enter and win. Just email us a copy of your purchase receipt to bittenbybooks.contests @ gmail.com (no spaces). Sorry no faxes or snail mail copies.
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3. In order to be entered into this contest the ONE thing you ALL have to do is ask Toni a question or leave a comment. It can be ANY question you like. No questions = no entries! You can come by through TOMORROW 6/26/09 and ask your questions. Good for 10 entries. (max 2 questions that count towards entries)
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Hey Toni, welcome to BBB, I have read Beg for Mercy and Angel of Mercy, already Cry Mercy is in my To Be Read pile, as I write this. Can’t wait to read it. I was amazed when you said the first two are already out of print,that is very sad, for those people who don’t have E Readers. My question is how many books do you have planned in the Mercy series, or do you know?
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Hi, glad your here today.
I absolutely love your book covers, they are very modern, fresh and colorful. How much creative input do you have when the covers are being designed?
Elie N zenfoxflower @ yahoo .com
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HI Tni! Love the book trailer. I am already following you on Twitter (lasergirl70) and sent the FB friend suggestions.
So, I have been to your website and read about how you decide to start writing. I, have been wanting to write myself for sometime.Reading your story helped give me an axtra nudge to get my butt in gear and start! Thanks. But enough about me! Thanks for offering up the free signed bookplates! Thanks for taking the time to come here. Lisa
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Sorry, Toni-I just realized I left the O out of your name in my first post! Also, just wanted to mention I did RSVP for this. Thanks again!
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3. How long did it take for you to get your first book published? Did you chose to get a Literary agent?
4. Lets see… I’m already a memeber of the BBB newsletter, FB group, FB friend, Twitter stalker
Additionally, I Retweeted the RSVP event on twitter
5. Just a Twitter stalker…. Not sure how to send the RVSP on that… but my following list is rather short and mostly authors
7. Will Tweet about this event too after I submit
I also RSVP’ed to the event (#13)
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YAY! Welcome to BBB Toni! And thank You SOOO much for being here with us! I absolutely love the Mercy series! I wonder, what is your favorite way to relax after you have a new release?
I friended Toni on Face book!
BBB and Toni are on blogg roll on the following-
http://www.google.com/profiles/me/editprofile?edit=t#about
http://nicholandria.blogspot.com/
http://nicholandria.wordpress.com/
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I shared on myspace-
http://www. myspace.com/nicholandria
facebook-
http://www.facebook.com/nicholandria
twitter- nicholandria
xanga-
http://nicholandria.xanga.com/weblog
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Great interview! Do the characters in your books get involved in gangs?
already subscribe to BBB newsletter
already member of Blood Bank
friends with BBB on myspace
posted link on myspace blog at
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=425187716
Elie N zenfoxflower @ yahoo .com
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Hello Toni, I am a book sniffer also. When you have the time what is your favorite genre to read?
RSVPd 4. I’m already a subscriber; BBB is on my blog roll. 5. 6. Add Toni’s blog/website to your blog roll all at http://beetsbooks.blogspot.com/
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Hi replying to my rsvp
What do you think of digital books and do you read them?
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Lorraine, I’m so glad you enjoyed the first two books in the series. To answer your question, there will be at least three more. After that, who knows? Perhaps I be like Sue Grafton, who started with A IS FOR ALIBI and is about to release a book starting with the letter “U!”
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Elie, although my brilliant agent, Miriam Kriss, did get me the right to consult on covers, I’ve never exercised that privilege. I was so thrilled with the first cover in the series that I was content to let them continue on the same theme.
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You’re welcome, Lisa!
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Hi Toni!! I RSVP’d to the event - already have toni as friend on FB & Twitter :o)
Read Beg 4 Mercy, and want to read the others in series. (thanks to BBB my want to read list is MASSIVE)
Toni, enjoyed the video posted above, and enjoy watching your other stints on you tube. You work so hard at being fully engaged in the writing community — thanks! it’s authors like you, that keep us newbies on track and give us hope.
My question, I adore how seamlessly you develop your characters, do you have a set way in which you do character work that you’d like to share?
Also — Love to know if you’ll be starting a new series or stand-alone titles soon?
Thanks for being here for us to bombard you with questions, and for the great prize!
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Axisor, from the time I decided to become a writer to receiving my first book contract was pretty fast–less than a year. But I was a business analyst at the time, and I created and followed a pretty strict plan, which included finding a literary agent.
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Nicole, by the time a release comes out, I’m usually deep into another book, and this time is no exception. But I do plan to scale back my schedule a bit during July, to enjoy a visit with a friend and a trip to RWA National in Washington, D.C.
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Yes, Elie, one of the characters in the Mercy series, Tino, is a Chicano street gang leader. In Cry Mercy, he’s trying to go legit, and to bring his reluctant younger brother with him.
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Beet, I read all genres, but I usually look for books with at least some element of suspense. I love it when I’m kept up all night, because I can’t stand to put the book down when the characters are in the lurch!
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Sarah, I have read a few digital books and plan to get a reader to make it more convenient to do so in the future. I’m also very happy that all of my releases are available in digital format. In fact, I still have one release, (BEASTMISTRESS by Virginia Reede) that has only ever been available as an ebook. You can find it at Ellora’s cave.
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Jo, the Mercy series will continue, and have proposals for several stand alone titles circulating. Be sure to sign my guestbook, so you can get announcements when they sell (which they will–I have a WONDERFUL agent).
For characters, I use the character grid developed by Laura Baker and Robin Perini for their workshop, Discovering Story Magic. You can find out about it at the website of the same name–I highly recommend it.
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shared on myspace-
http://www.myspace.com/nicholandria
FB
http://www.facebook.com/nicholandria
twittered- nicholandria
friend feed- Nicole Hicks
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Hi Toni. Welcome to BBB. Thanks for the interview and the bacground on Tarot Reading. I have about 2 dozen sets of tarot cards. Not because I can read them but because of the fabulous art work on them. One of these days I will get around to learning how to read them, but for now I just collect unique ones. Do you have tarot decks and was there one in particular that inspired you?
I RSVP’d and signed up for your updates & added your website to my blog yesterday (http://cc-chronicles.blogspot.com).
Chris C (wilmstagemgr@gmail.com
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Hi Toni,
You are a new author to me. Nice to meet you.
Have you always enjoyed writing?
I RSVPd
I already subscribe to bbb
I belong to the blood bank
I’m friends with bbb on facebook and myspace
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Chris, I went through several tarot decks before I found the one that “speaks to me.” It is the Gilded Tarot, and it was created by an Italian artist named Ciro Marchetti. He has designed several decks, and you can see them at http://www.ciromarchetti.com/.
I gave away my previous decks to others, as they were of no use to me. Someday, I suppose, I shall have to retire my current deck, but I will always keep it.
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Cheryl, although I did a little creative writing from time to time, I never really got serious about writing until about four and a half years ago. The epiphany story on the front page of my website is absolutely true!
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Hi Toni, nice video, something different to ..read, well see lol.
I chedk out Discovering Story Magic, cool.
Hm, perhaps I should ask something different. Like, if you for some reason fell into your books. What would you do, who would you hang out with?
RSVP:ed and here I am
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How hard was it to find a literary agent and any tips?
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Linda, I would love to be one of the Balboa Scooby Do Gang! Of course, I’ve been to the REAL Jimbo’s bar (which has a different name) but any excuse to get back to Balboa works for me.
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Toni,
I want to start out by saying that I love your name.
I think Mercy is a very interesting and cool character with lots of room to grow.
I look forward to more books about her. Do you have plans for another unrelated book series or stand alone?
Thank you for your stories. Keep them coming.
Toni Smathers
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Chris, if you’re looking for an agent, I suggest you start by subscribing to Publisher’s Marketplace. Look at the deals page daily, and see who is placing books like yours.
Second, try to find out when agents you’re interested in are attending writers conferences, so you can meet them face-to-face. That way, you’re manuscript won’t end up in their “slush pile” with the other unsolicited work.
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Toni, I have folders and folders of book ideas! I am currently working on a straight-ahead women’s fiction that my agent calls “Sex in the City meets The First Wives’ Club.” I also have a proposal for a contemporary romance circulating.
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Thanks Toni! Most of my fellow author friends are self publishers and since I am writing in more than one genre, I want to get an agent. Plus I do better with someone pushing me to meet deadlines.
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I RSVP’d
I follow both bbb and toni on twitter (aliens72)
also on face book and goodreads with bbb.
I follow toni on facebook.
really enjoyed the virtual tour.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Elyane!
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Toni,
I cherish the Mercy Hollings character. She is animated and enduring. I see there are three more pending in the series, do you prefer series to stand alone titles?
And final question what advice do you have for up and coming authors?
Thanks for joining us on Bitten today!
Sisses,
Caden
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Hi Toni!!! Thanks for stopping by. I was wondering, if you could have Mercy’s power for 1 week, what would you do with it?
Sorry I won’t be able to watch the video until I get home, but how is the video tour going?
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Toni, thanks for the info on character work…googling to find out more now, but not before stopping by your site to join your newsletter. :o)
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brilliant — just looked up Discovering Story Magic and see that they sell class handouts so I can benefit from their expertise right here, at home! Thanks again Toni xx
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Caden, I love writing a series because I feel as if I know the characters, and I enjoy watching them develop. And they surprise me sometimes, too!
To see my advice for beginning writers, visit: http://toniandrews.bravejournal.com/archive/12/27/2008
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Heather,if I had Mercy’s power for a week, I hope that I would be up to the ethical challenge of NOT using it for personal gain. But I think I would try to help people who are in mental anguish.
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It would be pretty hard to not try and impose your will on someone, especially if they were trying you crazy at work. Maybe a just please leave me alone…
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Hi Toni, I have been following most of the tour and it is really entertaining to actually see the author as a real person not just quotes and text book comments…..
I know you are a cat person like me….. If I could shift into any animal I would choose a black panther Which animal would you shift to?
What made you decide to do the video blog tour? Have you had any negative feedback from the tour?
I am already a follower on twitter and request for friendship on facebook. Already a blood rite member of BBB and the bloodbank…. Thanks for the visit!!!
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Oh yea forgot to say that I already RSVP’d
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Shell, I would be a cat belonging to any member of my family. That would be THE life.
The vast majority of the feedback from the blog tour has been positive, although a few people feel that I should be less casual and more professionally and produced.
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Do not enter me in the contest… I purchased the book at the store already.
Thanks for stopping by Toni Andrews. I know you can’t tell us but… Do you already know how the series ends or is the series still being born in your mind?
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I read the reviews , the serie seems great! Yet another serie to had to my wishlist, its 6 pages long on amazon lol!
Are you planning for a trip to Canada for promotion?
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Hi Toni,
I’d like to know what part of promoting your books you like best. (Seeing you at different sites for interviews is cool!)
-Alana
(Rachel: As always, BBB is on my blogroll at http://alanajoli.livejournal.com.)
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Marie Colette, I know what will be revealed about Mercy and her origins, but I don’t see those revelations as an obvious end. And new ideas occur to me every day.
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Alana, I especially enjoy filming my TV show and interviewing other authors. You can see episodes at http://toniandrews.com/SoManyBooks.htm
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Hi Toni
I love this series. I’ve read them all and look forward to more. Will Mercy ever get back with Sam? Also do you have any problems with your heroine being Mercy and Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson? I realize they are very different but it is funny that they both ae Mercys. Kep em coming and I’ll keep buying them. I got mine @ books a million so I guess I can’t enter that part of the contest.
D. Antonio
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Hi Toni, Thanks for giving Bitten the video interview. I especially liked what you said about Tarot. Thanks also for the link to your interviews with other authors. I am going to be watching those. I have not read your books yet, but have added them to my ever-growing list.
I am following you on Twitter now as well.
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Donna, I had never heard of Patricia Briggs’ stories when I sold Beg for Mercy to Mira–and neither, presumably, had my editor! But, since then, I’ve read Patricia Briggs’ books and like them very much.
As for Sam, I wouldn’t count him out!
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Hi Tony… okay, I’ve been asking this same question to many of the authors here that it seems to be a Rao question…
So… if you could collaborate on a story with any author out there, be they alive or passed on. Who would it be? Also, who are your literary heros/idols.
And I’m curious about how you name your characters. Do you let them choose their name, or do you use naming sites or naming books until it clicks with the character.
* Bitten by books is a permanent link in my blogger (visionarydruid.blogspot.com)
* Added Toni’s web site and journal on my blogger’s links
* RSVPed
* joined her newsletter
* Added her as a friend on facebook (rachel flesher/raonaid luckwell)
* Mentioned it on facebook
Apparently I’m already following her on twitter.
* twittered it (RaonaidLuckwell)
* I posted about it on myspace’s blog and bullentin (myspace.com/visionarydruid)
* Posted about it on my blogger
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Hi Toni!!! I just watched the video interview, and I loved it. The ‘press’ and the Jedi mind trick was awesome. I’ve tried to master that over the years, but i still have issues.
I was wondering. Who are your favorite authors, and what do you like to read in your free time?
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Hi Toni,
I haven’t read your books yet but after watching the interview I’m adding it to my list to read.
I’d like to know besides yourself, who and what are you currently reading?
RVSP’d #25
4. Friends with BBB:
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BBB Facebook Friend: Kainani Enos-Peter
BBB Myspace friend: Kainani
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5. Spread the word:
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6. Joined Toni’s newsletter
FB friends: Kainani Peter (waiting approval)
Following on Twitter: Kainanz
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Rao and Heather, I can answer both of your questions with the same answer. My favorite author is James Lee Burke.
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Kainani, I am currently reading Serpent on the Crown by Elizabeth Peters. It’s part of the Amelia Peabody series about a Victorian era Egyptologist.
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Contest stuff:
3 = yes & RSVP
4 = all but myspace
5 = facebook - http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/hcreely?ref=nf
6 = newsletter, facebook, twitter
7 = tweeted - http://twitter.com/Heatwave316/status/2335274330
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[...] Toni Andrews, author of Cry Mercy, by Bitten by Books [...]
Hey Toni
Enjoyed listening to your answers to so many questions. You didn’t have any ‘live’ noises to deal with this time! It’s always fascinating to hear about the research that goes into your novel writing: listening to how certain people talk and relate to one another, and your experience with hypnotists! Look forward to your next video; you always answer different questions each time which keeps things interesting and lively.
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Thanks Toni. I like to ask authors what they are currently reading. It’s a great way to learn about other authors. I looked the book up. Sounds like an interesting series.
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Thanks for being here, Toni! Nice to hear another gal likes James Lee Burke. What is your favorite book of his? I really, really liked Heartwood.
(PS- Rachel, I RSVP’d)
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Shirley, I liked Heartwood, too, but my favorite is the Dave Robichaux series.
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First I wanted to say that the things about gypsies and tarot cards was really interesting. I did not know any of that.
3.) What music do you listen to when you write? What music gets you in the mood or the right headspace for the writing that you do?
4.) I subscribe through email.
I am a member of The Blood Bank (ValorieTucker).
Friend on Good Reads (morbidromantic).
Friend on Facebook.
Friend on Twitter (morbidromantic).
Bitten by Books is on my blogroll on my right sidebar under Book Blogs (http://www.morbid-romantic.net).
5.) Blogged: http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/06/22/book-giveaways-0622-0628/
7.) Tweet: http://twitter.com/morbidromantic/status/2338308319
Valorie T.
USA
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Hi Toni welcome to BBB your work sounds awesome what a cool and interesting deal about the gypsies and cards i never knew that so ty for explaining that cool somethin we have in common i lovee starwars and wanted to know the mind tricks lol
since we were talking about gypsies and tarot id like to know what weird experiances have u had with readings if any
what are the top ten things you can and cant live with out not counting writing
second question is What else would you be doing if you didnt write
BBB
I rsvped
i have you on
myspace -myspace.com/forever14n9
good reads
blood bank- Beverly Gordon
face book- Beverly Gordon
twitter -@bainesgoddess
face book group
my blog roll - http://zenes-escape.blogspot.com/
i posted the contest link on
myspace blogs
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my blog - http://zenes-escape.blogspot.com/
Toni-
registered for your news letter
added you to face book
following you on twitter- @bainesgoddess
added you to my blog roll - http://zenes-escape.blogspot.com/
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Like I said in my rsvp I am here with bells on. I love this series. Wanted to know when and if we get to meet Mercy family.
BBB is on my blog roll and I’ve added Toni to my blogroll
Also any idea how many books there will be in this series.
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Hi Toni,
I’m a Star Wars fan myself and even with the fantastic use and capabilities of the e-readers now I too, like the smell of a good book. Especially in used bookstores!
Anyway, I haven’t read your books yet but of course BBB likes to keep my TBR pile growing.
So I had a question (and I’m sorry if it has already been asked), since you said you had to remind yourself that writing is what you do for a career during those times when you just don’t feel like writing, what helps you overcome that “I just don’t wanna” moment?
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[...] Toni Andrews’ Cry Mercy at Bitten by Books Contest ends June [...]
As for the contest -
3. Done… and I had another question too that just popped to mind…
What would be the first thing you’d do if you DID have Jedi powers???
4.
a. I already subscribe to the newsletter.
b. I am a member at the Blood Bank user name -Lyda
http://bittenbybooks.ning.com/profile/Lyda
c. Friends on Facebook.
d. A member of the Facebook Group.
e. Friends on Myspace. myspace.com/lydaspen
f. BBB is a permanent link on my blog roll at lydaspen.wordpress.com
6.
a. I joined Toni’s newsletter.
b. I also requested her friendship on Facebook.
c. Both Toni’s blog and website have been added to my “Authors of Note” section in my blog.
Also I RSVPed.
And all confirmations will be sent.
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Pam, you will definitely get to meet members of Mercy’s family. There will be at least three more books, but there could be more.
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Hi! Great interview. I would like to know who is your favourite author and what book genre do you prefer to read?
I’ve put a link to the contest on the right sidebar of my blog
http://angel-on-a-move.blogspot.com/
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Lyda, when I don’t feel like writing, I have to trick myself into doing it.
I used to take a kitchen timer and set it to ten minutes and see how many words I could get done. They didn’t have to be good–it was all about the count. I figured that I could stand ten minutes, no matter whether I was in the mood. And, you know what? I almost never stopped after the timer went off.
A similar tool I love is Dr. Wicked’s “Write or Die.” You set a goal, then start typing. If you pause for too long, you’re punished–with flashing colors and unpleasant sounds (babies crying, nails on chalkboard, Hansen singing “Um-Bop”). Here’s a link but I warn you, avoid Kamakaze mode!
http://lab.drwicked.com/writeordie.html
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Oh, and Lyda, if I had Jedi mind powers, I’d either bring about world peace or get the next-door-neighbor to fix the siding on the part of his house that I can see through my window. Maybe both.
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Fran, I read books in all genres. I mentioned earlier that I like James Lee Burke, but he’s one of a long list. Next on my to-be-read pile is the latest Jodi Picoult.
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Hi Toni,
Is there anything you find difficult to write e.g. action scenes, romance, etc.? Thanks.
I RSVPed.
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Thanks for being here Toni! I cannot wait to read your books.
I did all that was requested.
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Hi Toni
Which tarot deck do you like the most? I have a dragon deck and I think it is great.
I rsvp’ed. I belong to BBB and everything else you have out.
Thanks so much,
Jo Anne
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Hi Toni,
Your books sound great. I am not however going to be winning this contest becuase I do not have a reciept for your book =( But thats ok I just wanted to let you know I will be reading them soon and already think I am loving them.
Brianna G a.k.a Bloodlust Brianna =)
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tweeted 6/26 - http://twitter.com/Heatwave316/status/2351802375
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Hey Jo Anne B, I have the dragon tarot too. I waited to buy a tarot deck until I could find the dragon one. Being born beneath the fire dragon and all.
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Hi Toni,
I RSVP for this event because your book looks great. I haven’t read it yet but I will.
Thanks for sharing
Peggy
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I have a few questions for Toni. Before you were an author, what made you realize that you were good enough to get published? Do you ever feel like your inspiration leaves for a while and you are unable to write coherently, and if so how have/do you fix(ed) it?
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Am signed up for BBB and RSVP’s (I think).
Read the blurbs on your books. Very interesting. Another path taken in the paranormal genre. All three books sound interesting. I will have to keep my eye open for them. I noticed you have had a book each year since you were first published. Do you plan on one book a year for your career?
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