Loading ...Interview, Chat and Contest with Author Adele Dubois
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.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a fixed time event, the post just goes live at 10:30 am CDT. You can stop by any time during the day or evening and leave your questions and chat.
PLEASE KEEP SPOILERS TO A MINIMUM. Not all of the readers today have read Adele’s books.
Interview:
Hi Adele!
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 Adele’s newest book release Desert Wild.
BBB: What are the most challenging and the most rewarding aspects of writing?
AD: There are so many challenges to becoming a successful author it’s hard to rate them by degree of difficulty. They’re all tough. But making the choice to be 100% committed to your career is probably the biggest hurdle to jump. Spending the time necessary to do the work is the ultimate test of dedication and endurance—and the key to achieving your goals.
Release day of a new book feels like every holiday rolled into one. The joy that comes with the finished product, and discovering that readers love what you do, is writing’s greatest reward.
BBB: Do you consider Desert Wild a paranormal romance or more erotica with a dash of paranormal? Do you think it is important to distinguish between the two?
AD: Desert Wild is a paranormal erotic romance. What separates erotic romance from erotica is the protagonists’ committed relationship and their Happily Ever After ending. Their love is expressed both sexually and through the resolution of story conflict. The sexual content moves the story forward and is intricately woven into the plot. The sex is not a separate entity. An erotic romance can have paranormal elements, or might be an historical, science fiction, suspense, comedy, or fantasy story.
BBB: How did the idea for Guy, the endearingly kinky GPS System that grants wishes come to you?
AD: The idea literally popped into my head. Since GPS navigation systems lead us to our destinations, I thought, wouldn’t it be great to have a GPS that can locate whatever we need? Since I write erotic romance, the next step in my thought process was, “Why not write about a GPS receiver that locates whatever the heroine needs most?” She might not know what that is at the time—but Guy would. He’s guided by satellite systems positioned in the stars. Together, Guy and my heroines make their way into the desert to begin their adventures of a lifetime.
BBB: What is the most ridiculous thing you have thought about doing to any of your characters?
AD: More ridiculous than sending them into the desert alone, at night? With cougars, mountain lions, bobcats, vipers, gila monsters and rattlesnakes lurking?
BBB: Do you have plans to write more paranormal titles? If so, what’s on the horizon?
AD: I love paranormals and will continue to offer them from time to time. The third book in my Desert series will be Felicia’s story. She’s such a vivid, complicated character; I look forward to a deeper exploration of her personality.
When not writing paranormals, I write contemporary erotic romances. My fall release from Ellora’s Cave is entitled REV ME UP. I’m also working on contemporary romances and women’s fiction novels for the mainstream market under another pen name.
BBB: How much research do you do for your books? How much of it actually gets used in the finished book?
AD: The research for Desert Wild and Desert Fever was extensive and took months to complete. I used almost everything I found. Since both books feature a GPS navigation system with the power to grant wishes, I had to learn how GPS satellite systems work. Ever heard the term Three-D Trilateration? I hadn’t before I started my research.
In addition, it was important to become familiar with the routes from Santa Barbara, California, to The Mojave and The Sonoran Desert, their flora and fauna, weather, and indigenous peoples. Since my hero in Desert Wild, Sonny Wild Horse Hendricks, is a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation (formerly called Papago Indians) I needed to learn about his culture and language. The process became an interesting challenge.
The most fun part of my research came when I scoured the Internet for vintage and modern photographs of Native American men, seeking the one who fit my mental image of Sonny Wild Horse Hendricks. When I discovered photographs of actor and model Rick Mora, I knew I’d found my Desert Wild hero. I contacted Rick to ask permission to use his images during my book promotion, and he very kindly agreed. He also offered to add my blog link to his Twilight movie fan page. Rick played the part of a shapeshifting wolf in the film. When you scroll through my blog you’ll see plenty of pictures of him. He’s amazing.
BBB: How do you keep track of your world building?
AD: I keep file folders on my computer and also stack paper files on my desk. They’re there whenever I need to refresh my memory about a story detail. I also take notes as I write to keep track of the loose ends that need to be tied.
BBB: What do you feel are the benefits of the new electronic readers such as Kindle 2 or Sony Digital Book Reader
AD: Hand-held electronic readers can hold 1,000 books. Any one of those books can be deleted with the touch of a finger. If I took 1,000 print books from my library and set them on my curb in recycle bins for pick-up, the distinction between digital and print’s environmental impact would become instantly clear.
BBB: What impact do electronic readers create on the bottom line for authors in the end? Do you feel they have a negative impact or positive, or no impact at all that you can see?
AD: The jury is still out on its author impact while the debate rages. As far as I can tell, it’s a moot point. Digital publishing is a reality that’s not going away. In the very near future, I think all books will be downloadable on e-readers, phones, computers, and whatever other technologies are developed. Many books are already available in multiple formats. I think readers will love having a variety of options.
I’ll always love the feel of the traditional print book in my hands. That’s one of the reasons I can’t wait for my print release DESERT NECTAR to hit the bookstores. Yet I love the convenience of e-books and audio books. Let the customer decide which format works best for them.
BBB: What other projects are you currently working on?
AD: My upcoming print release DESERT NECTAR will be available through Ellora’s Cave, Amazon, and local bookstores in September. I’ll be signing DESERT NECTAR at RomantiCon October 9-11 in Akron, Ohio. My contemporary erotic romance REV ME UP will be released this fall. Dates will be posted on my website at http://www.adeledubois.com/
BBB: Can you tell us about Desert Wild and the general storyline that drives it?
AD: Here’s the Desert Wild story summary:
Sonny Wild Horse of the Tohono O’odham Nation is a danger to a woman’s heart. Though he lusts after Caitlyn Spencer, his desire to live inside two conflicting worlds—the Sonoran Desert of his youth and the California coast where his future as a photographer is assured—tears the lovers apart.
When Sonny disappears inside America’s most hostile desert, Caitlyn borrows a unique convertible and embarks on a desperate search. The car is equipped with a powerful but endearingly kinky GPS navigator that grants wishes. Though not exactly a genie, Guy locates whatever his driver needs most.
And Caitlyn needs to connect erotically with Sonny. Again and again. If only she can find him in time.
BBB: If your GPS system had a theme song, what would it be?
AD: Wild at Heart by Gloriana.
BBB: If you could shapeshift, what animal would you be? And why?
AD: I’d be strong and self-sufficient like a lioness or leopard.
BBB: Name one character from ANY literary work that you would choose to have dinner with and why.
AD: I only get to choose one? LOL. There are many authors with whom I’d like to share a meal. As for story characters, one of my favorites is Anita Blake from the Laurell K. Hamilton horror series. Now that would be an interesting dinner!
Thanks so much for inviting me to spend time with you! I hope you enjoy Desert Wild and Desert Fever.
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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 8/5/09 at 11:59 pm PDT to do the different things that YOU choose to do. Contest is open to readers worldwide except where noted.
Adele will be giving away these amazing prizes!
Prize 1: $25 gift card for Barnes & Noble (US residents only)
Prize 2: DIVA Bracelet
Prize 3: Five downloads of her e-book Desert Fever
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW CONTEST EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO BELOW.
1. The easiest way to enter is by purchasing copies of Adele’s NEW book from Ellora’s Cave here:
Good for 300 entries per book you purchase by using the links above.
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.
2. In order to be entered into this contest the ONE thing you ALL have to do is ask Adele a question or leave a comment. It can be ANY question you like. No questions = no entries! You can come by through 8/5/09 and ask Adele your questions. Good for 10 entries. (max 2 questions that count towards entries)
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Adele,
What a wonderful interview - I have yet to read your works, but have to say that I am duly charmed into doing so! I can hardly wait to purchase Desert Wild. I also really liked what you had to say about ebooks - I am a huge supporter of the movement, as a means of reducing our negative impact on our environment. That doesn’t mean that I don’t love a good book in my hands, just the sensation of the pages under my fingers. The smell too is enticing for me, but having a small home, I am quite frankly running out space. Congrats on the book!
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I’m pleased to be here and look forward to answering questions and chatting with you about DESERT WILD.
Best–Adele Dubois
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Good morning Adele,
A GPS system that grants wishes sounds like a great read. What is your favorite flavor of coffee or tea?
posted at my blog http://marvelousbookpage.blogspot.com/
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Maggi–Thank you for your kind words. You’re so sweet. I’m honored by your enthusiasm and hope you enjoy my books. Please feel free to email me with feedback at author@adeledubois.com/ It’s a joy meeting new readers.
Cyd J–Thanks so much for visiting and commenting. I hope you enjoy reading about my magical GPS system with the power to grant wishes.
I absolutely love my morning coffee, particularly if the flavor is bold. Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts brands. Yum. I don’t drink anything with caffeine, though, so all my coffee or tea is decaf. I love iced tea in the afternoon and with dinner.
Best–Adele
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Hey Adele. Love the Desert stories, here’s hoping there’s many more.
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Hi Adele!
Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy writing schedule to be with us today!
If you had one wish that Guy could grant you, what would it be?
Naughty or Nice?
and of course DETAILS woman! LOL
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Hi Adele, glad your here with us today. I haven’t read your story yet, I have a bit of trouble with the online reading (I need a portable computer). I had a question for you though…
What is one thing that your readers would be shocked to learn about you?
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Hi, Adele. I think the wish granting GPS is very cool! I wish mine would do laundry.
Are you a plotter or a pantster? Do your characters ever try to boss you around?
I’ve just sent a friend request on Facebook.
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A wish granting GPS system would be fantastic. What an interesting idea for a story. I will read your book!
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Steph–Glad you enjoy my Desert books. Thanks so much for visiting and posting. You’re a peach.
Rachel–Hmm, since we’re talking about fiction here–I’d ask Guy to locate a cozy house at the beach where my husband and I could live all year long. The house would be inexpensive (that’s the fictional part)and located in a quiet area (another fiction). I’d fill it with seashells (I collect them) and books and eat fresh caught seafood every day. That’s my idea of heaven on earth. (Guess my wishes arent’ very naughty, huh?)
Elie–Shocked? Geez, I’m such an ordinary person. My hair is naturally curly. How about that? Not shocking enough, I suppose.
OK, here’s a good one, and this is true. I’m not making this up. When I was a journalist and political columnist in the Caribbean I lived with armed bodyguards 24/7 for awhile. Seems I annoyed some powerful government officials with my pro-democracy articles.
I hope you’ll download DESERT WILD and lmk how you liked the book. My print book DESERT NECTAR will be available in September if print works better for you.
Thanks for your visit and interesting question.
Best–Adele
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Qwill–Guy doesn’t do laundry, but he might lead to you the laundromat of your dreams. Maybe a hot guy owns the place and wants to make mad love to you the moment you walk in. (Sounds like a great opening for a story. LOL.)
I plot the general outline of my stories after doing my research, and then let my muse fill in the twists and turns. So I’m both a plotter and panster. I will say that Felicia in DESERT WILD was a tough character to tame. Her personality is so strong I had to fight to keep her from taking over the story. That’s why she’ll get a book of her own. There are lots of possibilties with that character.
Thanks so much for joining the chat. I’ll friend you on Facebook. Hope you enjoy DESERT WILD.
Beth–Thank you for your kind words. I love my GPS named Guy and hope readers do, too. Please lmk if you enjoy DESERT WILD. You can email me at author@adeledubois.com
Thank you for visiting and posting a comment.
Best–Adele
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I’m sure that it is a good book but it is even better with using Rick Mora for the promotions.
lorettaC,
lbcanton@verizon.net
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Hi Adele,
Thank you for taking the time to chat with us!
My question is
What was your profession prior to becoming a
writer and did that profession help with your
writing?
I RSVPed,
I subscribe to BBB newsletter, follow BBB on
Twitter, I Twitted this chat on Twitter and am
a member of the Blood Bank
Sharon K
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Loretta–Glad you enjoyed the pics of Rick Mora. I was thrilled to be able to use his images to promote DESERT WILD. I hope you enjoy the book. Thanks so much for visiting and posting.
Sharon K.–Before I turned to fiction writing full-time, I owned my own retail business and took care of my two children. I’ve always incorporated my writing into other areas of my life, and became a montly columnist and feature writer for a collectibles magazine. Before that, I wrote for a newspaper. I quit my stint as a journalist when I discovered I just didn’t have the nerves of steel the business required. I’m much better suited to creative writing.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to be here.
Best–Adele
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Wow, that was shocking, really cool too. It sounds like you’ve had some life adventures to use as ideas for your books.
So, it sounds like your stories are pretty steams. How would you rate the STEAM on a scale of 1-5 (one being warm and 5 being steamy)?
If you have kids or nieces/nephews, at what age would you let them read your books? Would you say a rating of R or X?
I really like you story idea, it sounds original. I also like your cover shown above. I have kids and worry sometimes about the covers, some of them are sort of …well…let’s just say some don’t leave too much to the imagination. (LOL)
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I know I need to by one of those book cover thingies, I really love the cover of Intimate Art. Wow.
I was trying to make friends at myspace, but I need a special email. Please let me know where I can find it. Thanks.
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Elie N.–My erotic romances are written for adults only over 18. The content is sexually explicit. They are very steamy and leave little to the imagination. If you’ve never read an erotic romance I think you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise. My stories are love stories that take place between a man and a woman. Although my books are graphic, I don’t write the really kinky stuff.
MySpace has been acting really weird lately. I’ll see if I can figure out what the problem is with the friend link. Thanks.
Nice to hear from you again.
Best–Adele
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Hi Adele,
Wow this series sounds intriguing. Desert Wild sounds great. I also checked out Desert Fever and will be adding both books to my to read list.
Okay I gotta ask, since you did extensive research on GPS systems, did you break down buy one for yourself or did you already own one?
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http://twitter.com/Kainanz
4. Friends with Adele:
Following on Twitter: Kainanz
FB: Kainani Enos Peter (confirmation sent)
Myspace: tried but it said I needed to know Adele’s email address
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I figured out Adele’s Myspace email. So just awaiting her confirmation.
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Shawna Lewis
weloveourdogs@juno.com
Ok my questions how do you come up with the cover art?
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Shawna Lewis
weloveourdogs@juno.com
Question do you know what the cover will look like while you are writting your book?
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shawna Lewis
weloveourdogs@juno.com
I added this onto facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/posted.php?id=1259591812&share_id=138322000830&comments=1&ref=nf#s138322000830
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shawna Lewis
weloveourdogs@juno.com
I twitted out this contest
http://twitter.com/theblindcupid/status/3129943153
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Enjoyed reading the comments. I had this one on my TBR list already.
My question for you is Were you ever on the desert at night,and if so, where was it? What did you learn about that experience. Just curious since I live in the desert of Arizona and have often been out in it at night. The night sounds are unique and the smells of the flora are very unusual.
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Kainani–I sent you a MySpace Friend confirmation and added a note on my profile page that my email is author@adeledubois.com/ Thanks so much for networking with me today and for joining the chat.
Shawna–Thanks so much for the social networking you’ve done and for your visit.
To answer your question about my cover art, all of Ellora’s Cave book covers are done by the art department. After they receive the summary of a book, they design a cover that corresponds with the subject matter. I do offer ideas. I suggested body paint for my book INTIMATE ART and the final product the artist produced blew me away. The artist uses symbols or plot points from each book to create a unique cover.
Best–Adele
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Hi Adele,
Wonderful interview!
I can’t wait to read your book, and of course, I’ve been shouting it out all over my blog.
Wishing you loads of success,
Best, Keta
http://ketaskeep.blogspot.com
See Adele’s book here!
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Joye–Glad to hear DESERT WILD is on your TBR list. Perhaps you’ll move it to the top. It’s been years since I visited the Arizona desert, but I remember how awe-inspiring the experience was. You’re right that the sights and smells of the night are unique. I tried to capture those images in my book by describing the Queen of The Night flower, Desert Lavender, Ragged Rock Flowers, the scent of the earth and more. I hope I did the desert justice.
I appreciate your visit and interesting question. Thanks so much.
Keta–You’re such a sweetheart. Do lmk if you enjoy DESERT WILD.
Glad you enjoyed the interview. Thank you for your support.
Best–Adele
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Hi Adele,
If you could trade places with someone, who would it be and why?
Bridget
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http://digg.com/odd_stuff/Interview_Chat_and_Contest_with_Author_Adele_Dubois
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http://bridget3420.blogspot.com/2009/08/84-book-giveaway-list_04.html
Following Adele on Twitter - bridget3420
Sent Adele a Facebook friend request - Bridget Hopper
Tried to send Adele a Myspace friend request but she only accepts add requests from people she knows and you have to enter her email address. I went to her website but all that did was take me to a form to complete in order to contact her.
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Hi there I havent read your books yet but they sound just my style. My questions is At what age did you start writing (well for publication)? And what advice would you give a starting writer?
Sorry two questions!
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Have a great night.
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Hi Adele,
Kinky GPS named Guy?! You might have just made answering the question which character from a book would you most like to meet a lot easier….
How did you decide whether or not to use a pen name?
Pros & Cons of using a pen name as opposed to you real name.
How did you choose your pen name(s)?
How does being an author & publicizing your work affect your privacy?
How long do you spend writing a day & how long does it take to write a book?
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BBB friend & permanent link on Myspace
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I posted the link on all three of my blogs:
http://dnlyons.blogspot.com/ <– the crazy ranting one
http://dnlyonswriter.blogspot.com/ <– the author’s blog
and the character group blog http://planetarywizards.blogspot.com/.
And I do have questions.
Q1: When you write, do you feel the characters’ emotions as much as they do?
Q2: Do you dream of your characters and creations?
I’m really gunning for you and this book. You’re a fantastic author.
D.N.
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Great blog Adele. Loved hearing what you had to say about your book Desert Wild and Desert Nectar.
Here is a question for you… what is your favorite snack food?
Looking foward to your next hunk on your web page! Loved the last one!
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Chris–I hope you enjoy reading my stories. Please lmk if you do. My email addy is author@adeledubois.com/ To answer your questions, my first short story was published in a newspaper Sunday magazine at age 19.
The best advice I can give a new writer is to self-edit and polish your work until it’s your very best. Find critique partners who are further along in their careers than you are. Submit to an agent or editor only when the story shines. Poor spelling, grammar, or punctuation will bring an automatic rejection. An editor at a major NY house said recently, she’s looking for PERFECTION. That’s a tall order.
Thanks so much for your participation.
Rebecca–Adele is my real name. Pen names offer a limited amount of privacy, which is why most authors use them. I know of editors who use nome de plumes too. I write about 4-6 hours per day and spend another several hours on networking and promotion. The average time it takes to complete a full-length novel of 85-125K is about 9-12 months. I write a novella like DESERT FEVER or DESERT WILD in aprox. three months before the book goes into edits. Times vary, of course, depending on the number of hours spent writing per day.
Thank you for visiting and posting questions.
Best–Adele
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Elizabeth– Great to see you here. So glad you enjoyed hearing about my books and like my monthly CLASSIC HUNKS column featuring celebrities over 40. I think you’ll like August’s feature.
The one snack food I’ve not been able to eliminate from my diet is low-fat ice cream. I have it almost every night. Though chocolate is my ultimate favorite I try not to eat it very often.
Thanks so much for visiting and posting.
Best–Adele
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Thank you for stopping by BBB! I liked reading Desert Wild
If you weren’t a writer, what would you be doing (job-wise)?
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Hi Adele!
Great interview! Love the GPS idea! I was curious how easy you find it to complete a book. Is it a struggle to finish writing, or do the words seem to flow and you feel almost like you’re taking dictation? Thanks!
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If you had a superpower (hey, I’m watching Sky High, what do you expect), what would it be?
Looking forward to reading about Guy.
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Yvonne–So glad you enjoyed DESERT WILD. Thank you for buying my book. If I weren’t writing, I’d be ready to spend my days at the beach with a book and taking long walks. Thanks for your participation.
Terri–I appreciate your enthusiasm! I hope you enjoy my books. Writing is never easy; it’s hard, hard work. Sometimes a scene will flow, but most of time the character development and plot points take concentration and real effort. Thanks for joining the chat.
Arlene–I hope you enjoy my books. Thanks. Please do lmk if you do. A superpower? Hmmm. Superman is my fave superhero. I wish the world really had him. If I could have one of his powers it would be the power of strength. Thank you for visiting and posting.
Best–Adele
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Many thanks to BITTEN BY BOOKS for inviting me to participate in this wonderful event. I enjoyed spending the day with you. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm.
Best–Adele Dubois
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Hi Adele welcome to BBB
Im new to your work
what do you recomend as a new reader new to the paranormal genera of books?
Im new to your work and i was wonderingw hat are your top ten things of all time you cant live with out
BBB
I rsvped
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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/
added contest to my blog
Adele
Following you on Twitter
added you to face book
added you to myspace
Tweeted about the contest
added the contest to my blog - http://zenes-escape.blogspot.com/
I look forward to reading more about you and of your work
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I’m not much of an erotic romance reader, but I just may check it out.
I RSVPed
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2. I would love a GPS like Guy! As for my question… some sexy men. Tell us who some of your sexiest men are, please?
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Valorie T.
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Good morning!
Ashley–Discover the fun of erotic romance! I hope you enjoy my books. Please do lmk. My email addy is author@adeledubois.com/ Thanks so much for your participation in my event.
Valorie–Great question! I have had a crush on Brad Pitt since the 1980’s. (I guess that means I’m very loyal). Other men I find attractive are: actors Benjamin Bratt and Rick Mora, bodybuilder and fitness expert Sagi Kalev, actor Pierce Brosnan, and a few newcomers. There are lots of pics of men I’ve deemed hunk-worthy on my blog at http://www.adeledubois.com/blog
Thanks so much for your visit and fun question.
Best–Adele
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I am a new fan but looking forward to finding out more about your books. I have a reader’s group and try to get all kinds of genes to read and discuss at our get togethers I try to do an author and her books each time so we can look for back prints as well as new releases and we can expand our book reading. susan L.
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Hi,
When you have time to read for entertainment, what genre are you likely to read?
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Susan–I’m always happy to have a new fan. Thank you for your interest. Do lmk if your readers’ group enjoys my erotic fiction. That should be quite a lively discussion! Contact me at author@adeledubois.com/ Thank you for joining the chat and posting a comment.
Cheryl–I love to read and fit one hour into my schedule every night before bed. Occasionally I read for fifteen minutes at lunchtime, unless I am deep into one of my own books and can’t afford the distraction of someone else’s story. I tend to read books written by women. Romance, erotic romance, women’s fiction, urban fantasy, horror.
Thanks so much for interesting question.
Best–Adele
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What is your favorite book that you have ever read?
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Adele I have put your books on my TBB list. I also agree with you about the environmental impact of books. I’m concerned that when I purchase e-books that the authors are recieving their proper royalties. I also enjoy regular books, especially when I’m feeling ill. Thank you for sharing today.
Also, I am a current subscriber to BBB.
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Kristina–The best book I ever read was MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA by Arthur Golden. It’s a masterpiece work with absolutely brilliant writing. The movie didn’t capture the intricasies of the novel. Another masterpiece work is OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon. I also think that Stephen King and Laurell K. Hamilton are artistic geniuses. Thanks for your visit and interesting question.
Sharon M–Authors always receive royalties on their e-books when the books are purchased through their publisher or authorized resellers like Fictionwise, All Romance eBooks, etc. The only time we are denied rightful payment for our original works are when books are shared, sent to illegal file-sharing sites, or pirated. File-sharing has become a huge problem that has negatively impacted the entire publishing industry. Readers can insure that authors continue to produce new books by purchasing them through the authors’ publishers or certified resellers.
Thank you for visiting and posting a comment. I hope you enjoy my books.
Best–Adele
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Thanks for stopping by - I love the distinction you make about erotic romance vs. erotica some people don’t know there is a difference. I prefer erotica romance I like my HEA.
As for your topic of choice - it sounds amazing a GPS that knows your needs - I wish I had one of those.
The only question I have for you is this - What made you first pick up a pen and decide to write?
Following you on twitter - marniebelle
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Sorry that I’m a day late.. I got so wrapped up in a book, and finished it earlier and had to take care of ALL that I neglected yesterday and this morning.
My norm question (hopefully no one asked in my stead) if you could collaborate on a project, writing or not, alive or dead, who would you chose? And are they your literary idol or not
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MarnieColette–(Love your name). You are right that there’s a difference between erotica and erotic romance. Romance readers enjoy their HEA endings. To answer your question, I wrote my first poems around age 10 and subbed them to children’s magazines. I’ve had the desire to express myself on paper since my earliest memories. Maybe that’s because I’m the product of two artistic parents. Thanks so much for your participation and enthusiasm.
Raonaid–”Got so wrapped up in a book…” is music to an author’s ears. I hope you enjoy my books as much. In response to your interesting question, I would absolutely love to collaborate with Laurell K. Hamilton. I’ve mentioned her or her characters a few times during this event, because I believe she’s an artistic genuis. Her imagination is amazing. Since she writes rather dark paranormals and horror, and I write light paranormals, I think we’d balance each other well. Too bad she doesn’t need me. LOL. Thank you for sharing such a generous amount of your time with me.
Best–Adele
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I know I am late and I am so sorry! I love the covers you have for all of your books. Very yummy! lol
Do you have a ritual that you do before you sit down to write? Also, are you a write by the seat of your pants or a planner?
Thank you for stopping by BBB today or yesterday. lol It was great reading all of your answers.
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Hey Adele….. What is your favorite type of charecter and why?? Also what is the nicest gift and the naughtiest gift you have ever recieved and who from???? Lol By the way I love all your books!
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Katie–Thank you for coming to my event. Glad to hear you like my book covers. I hope you enjoy my stories, too. To answer your questions, I am a combination planner/pantster. I research, take notes, summarize my story, and know what the plotline will be before I start. The twists and turns happen as I write. I don’t require any special rituals before writing, though I used to when I was a beginner. Now all I need is my quiet office with the door closed.
Best–Adele
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Amber–I’m so glad to know you enjoy my books. Thank you. I have two releases coming out in the fall I hope you also enjoy.
I like strong, good-looking, independent characters that work well under pressure. Nicest and naughtiest gifts? My two children. For both reasons. LOL.
Thanks for visiting and posting.
Best–Adele
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Goodnight, all! It’s been great talking with you. Thank you for coming to my event.
Best–Adele
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