Monday, June 14, 2010

Lala’s Book Corner Presents: Author Interview & Giveaway w/ Kelly Gay!

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The Giveaway is Over! Thanks so much for Participating!

Result will announced this week! 

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Hey Guys! How was your weekend? I had a lot of fun this Saturday with Terry’s Online Radio show and my BFF’s bday in the evening all through the night. I ended up sleeping throughout all sunday and only woke up Monday morning LOL.

Well, today is Tuesday and I have the pleasure of welcoming another great author in my Tuesday’s Lala’s Book Corner Presents!

I have here today Kelly Gay, Author of the new Charlie Madigan series, with its second book, The Darkest Edge of Dawn, coming out this August 31st!

I have yet to write my review of the first book, The Better Part of Darkness, but I loved the book and I just can’t wait for the sequel…

Kelly has also been super kind and is giving away a signed copy of The Better Part of Darkness… Giveaway deets at the end of this post!

Now on with the interview!

Enjoy!

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Larissa: When did you first start writing?

Kelly Gay: Ho boy. Long, long time ago. :) I started writing when I was a kid, then with career intentions when I was in my late teens with plays and screenplays. So, *cough* almost two decades ago. I made the switch to fiction when I completed my first novel in 2003.

L: Have you always enjoyed Fantasy?

KG: Always. From my earliest memories, fantasy was a part of my life. My mom and grandmother would tell me stories about fairies, show me places in the woods where they lived (old, jagged tree stumps make the best fairy castles), and really opened my mind to ‘Things Unseen’ from the beginning.

L: Why writing Urban Fantasy?

KG: I love the blend of our world with that of another, whether it’s a secret ‘other’ or out in the open like in my books. There’s something really cool about combining a world we all know, relate to, and understand with the fantasy world. Making all those myths and legends into reality, and blending modern with ancient, is a fun process and one full of limitless possibilities. The other part I love is writing about strong women -- compassion, strength, perseverance… All those things that make us who we are and define us.

L: Were there any Books, Movies or Writers that have inspired you?

KG: Tolkien. Marion Zimmer Bradley. Anne Rice. C.S. Lewis. Huge inspirations for me as I was developing as a writer/creative thinker.

L: What is your favorite subject in the Urban Fantasy Realm?

KG: That’s a hard one! I love writing and reading about gods. The idea of them from any culture/pantheon being brought forward into a modern urban fantasy setting is so intriguing to me. Another favorite is love—finding it, holding on to it, and all the trials that come with placing that emotion within a dangerous UF world.

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L: Favorite Paranormal themed Movie?

KG: So hard to chose just one! I think this  time I’ll go with The Fifth Element.

L: Favorite Paranormal themed TV Show?

KG: Right now I’m stuck on SyFy’s Merlin.

L: Favorite Paranormal themed Book?

KG:The Mists of Avalon

L: Favorite Author?

KG: Anne Rice.

L: Favorite Paranormal Romance Author?

KG: Karen Marie Moning

L: Favorite one of your Books?

KG: This changes depending on what I’m working on and how much trouble it’s giving me, but right now I’d have to pick The Darkest Edge of Dawn. It’s done. It’s about to release, and I’m really excited about the direction Charlie and company have taken in this book.

L: Who is your favorite of your own characters?

KG: Well, besides Charlie, I’d say Hank.

L: Why?

KG: He’s hot. (I felt it was important to get that one out of the way first). :D He’s so unique, and playing around with the male siren mythos has been a lot of fun for me. He’s been surprising me a lot lately, too, demanding more time in Charlie’s world. He has a shadowed past, and is pretty frustrated right now because his greatest power is contained, and because he wants things he cannot (or should not) have, even though he still make steps to have these things. So, he’s been a tad erratic lately. ;-)

L: Which was the hardest to write?

KG: As far as characters, Charlie has been the hardest to write. There are so many elements and levels to craft and develop when it comes to her. I want her to grow and evolve (and also to make mistakes) at a natural pace throughout the series and not have things always resolved too conveniently.

The hardest book to write has been this second one, The Darkest Edge of Dawn. I felt a ton of pressure. The book was bought before I’d written a world. I had a deadline not my own, and an editor to wow for a second time. With the first one, it was done and out there. People would like it or they wouldn’t. But the second, there is this hope and worry of pleasing those who put faith and money behind me, and as well pleasing the readers who liked the first book. To make the second even better than the first. It left me unable to write for a while. But thanks to my editor who totally understood the whole second book hump, I realized there was no way to please everyone, and I just had to do what I did with the first book: write the story *I* wanted to tell. The kinds of scenes and events that I enjoy, that move me, and make me really excited to be a writer.

L: What would you be if not a writer?

KG: In my Anything Is Possible Scenario, I’d be an archaeologist. Because putting my hands on the ancient past and immersing myself in ancient cultures would be like heaven and is as close as I’d ever get to the mysteries of the past. Realistically, if I couldn’t write, I’d be a stay-at-home mom. In which case, I’d still write. Ha! Writing feels right, the only job that fits me perfectly.

Quickies:

L: Coffee or Tea?

KG: Coffee

L: Up or Down?

KG: Upthe-darkest-edge-of-dawn

L: Virtual or Real?

KG: Real

L: Right or Left?

KG: Left

L: Vampires or Werewolves?

KG: Vampires

L: Angels or Demons?

KG: Angels

L: Friends or Seinfeld?

KG: Seinfeld

L: Rolling Stones or The Beatles?

KG: The Beatles

L: Reading or Writing?

KG: (I just stared at this question for over a minute, LOL.) Writing.

L: What is your favorite part of the writing process?

KG: Creating things no one has before. New aspects, new traits, new beings. I love world building, and creating new characters.

L: What is your least favorite part?

KG: Writing description. Always want to bypass that and head straight for the action and dialogue.

L: The Charlie Madigan Series in your own words?

KG: Crazy-ass thrill ride? :D

L: Any plans for more Books in the series?

KG: Yes! I’m planning two more at least. And I’d love to write some stand alone novels featuring other characters in the books.

L: What is coming up next for you?

KG: The Darkest Edge of Dawn releases Aug. 31st, then I’ll have my new YA, Darkness Becomes Her, releasing under the name Kelly Keaton in Feb of 2011.

L: What are you working on right now?

KG: I’m a few chapters into the third Charlie Madigan book. Need to have that done by this fall, and then write the second YA in my contract, which is due this winter.

L: Do you have any advice or tip to those like me that want to become a published Author someday?

KG: My biggest piece of advice has always been to keep writing. Finish that first book (and write through the crap if you need to because it’s way easier to go back and have something to edit versus not having anything at all), rewrite, polish, and start submitting. And always start on something else. Don’t spend years and years of your life on one single project. By no means does that mean you have to give up selling your ‘firstborn’, but stay fresh. Write new material as well. Because you might not sell that first novel; you might sell the fifth. The point is to keep writing. Keep honing your craft.

L: Anything you would like to say to your fans out there?

KG: Most definitely. I adore my readers. And quite honestly I can get a bit choked up when I think about the people who have given Charlie and me a chance, who have spread the word, or written to me, and paid hard-earned money to read a new author. It’s very humbling. And thank you never seems to convey how I feel about that.

L: Thank you so much for being here!

KG: Thanks for having me, Larissa! It’s been a pleasure, and here’s to Happy Reading!

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Now, the part I KNOW you guys are dying for…

The Giveaway!

You can win a SIGNED copy of The Better art of Darkness by Kelly Gay!

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To Enter:

- Leave a comment about anything on this post.
- Leave an EMAIL for contact! (if you don’t feel comfortable leaving it here, email me at larissa@larissaslife.com)

Extra Entries:

+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+3 Follow Kelly Gay on Twitter (@KellyHGay)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)

International!

Ends June 21st!

Good Luck!

Don’t Forget to vote on my Poll on the Top-Right Sidebar!

and

Don’t Forget to enter my Creative Writing Contest:

Doing It Write!

Re-Write the end of your favorite Book or Series for a chance to win somegreat prizes!

Top 5 will be picked by Authors:

Larissa Ione

Dakota Cassidy

Angie Frazier

&

Stella Price

Click HERE or on the image bellow for more info!

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Thanks so much for tuning in and I’ll see you soon!

xoxo,

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68 Responses so far.

  1. Larissa says:

    Great interview, Larissa! :)

    The quick answer questions are so fun.

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  2. JenM says:

    I wanted to be an archeologist when I was a kid, mainly because I loved to read mythology from various parts of the world and wanted to go excavate all those ancient places. Nowadays, I think I satisfy that urge by reading UF. The Better Part of Darkness has been on my wishlist for awhile now.

    jen at delux dot com

  3. Cherry says:

    Please count me in! And thank you for the opportunity to win The Better art of Darkness :)

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower. My GFC name is Cherry.
    +5 I follow you at Networked blogs. My Facebook name is Cherry Mischivus.
    +3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah) - twitter is overcapacity at the moment, can't check, but I'm pretty sure I follow you.
    - Follow Kelly Gay on Twitter (@KellyHGay) - will have to follow twitter later when the computer will let me :(
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    +2 Be my friend on Goodreads
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    Re-posted your contest at: http://contests-freebies.blogspot.com/2010/06/win-better-art-of-darkness-at-welcome.html

    Cherry Mischievous
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  4. forgot to add: email is
    bersaba_berkley (at) yahoo (dot) com

  5. Great interview.
    This series sounds like fun, so count me in

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  6. Van Pham says:

    Loved TBPOD! Definitely want a signed copy, thanks for the giveaway!

    +5 GFC follower
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    +2 "liked" Larissa's Life on Facebook
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    +1 Total= 16

    van
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  7. CallMeKayla says:

    Enter me please! :)

    +5 GCF
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    +3 twitter follower- bookluver09
    +3 following Kelly on twitter
    +2 FB fan
    +2 Good reads fan

    +1 total= 22

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  8. Esther says:

    I love hearing what an author would do if they didn't write.

    eshchory AT gmail DOT com

    +5 I'm a GFC Follower
    +5 I'm a Networked Blogs Follower
    +3 I follow on Twitter @eshchory
    +3 I follow Kelly Gay on Twitter
    +2 I “Like” Larissa's Life on FB
    +2 I'm your friend on Goodreads
    +1 Total entries 21

  9. sRy_ says:

    Count me in please! :)
    paraelisa21 (AT) hotmail(DOT)com

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower (sRy_)
    +3 Follower Twitter (@sRy_)
    +2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
    +1 total= 11

  10. SiNn says:

    I love the book covers and i havent read this book yet been on my wish list great post i lookforward to reading it


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    +1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)\

    grand total of

    21

  11. Kulsuma says:

    Count me in!
    k_anon@hotmail.co.uk

  12. Christine says:

    Thanks once again for an awesome giveaway!

    I always love your interviews!

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  13. Christa says:

    Cool. : )

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    ambience.of.rain {at} gmail.com
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  14. I like reading stuff about gods too..and I think to bring them into a more present era is a great idea. I would love to know what Aphrodite is up to nowadays haha!

    Extra Entries:

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  15. EllisRR says:

    I love your interviews. I always feel like I know WHY I like the particular writer's stories when I see the connections that we have in life.

    EllisRR AT Hotmail DOT com

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    15 Total, If I counted this out correctly

  16. Erin W. says:

    Awesome interview & contest!

    little_dhampir@live.com.au

    Extra entries

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower
    +3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
    +3 Follow Kelly Gay on Twitter (@KellyHGay)
    +2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
    +2 Be my friend on Goodreads
    +1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)

    16 entries in total.

  17. cait045 says:

    Very excited to hear this is a series. And the other book under another name.

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  18. I adore signed books. I have an entire shelf of them. I also have enjoyed following Kelly through the publishing process with her first book and am looking forward to reading her YA.

    +2 for following Kelly on twitter.

    jeyberg74(at)gmail(dot)com

  19. tetewa says:

    Sounds good, count me in! Blog follower +5 tWarner419@aol.com

  20. Misha says:

    Hey! Thank you for making the contest international!

    mishamary@gmail.com



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  21. Rosie says:

    Thanks for stoppping by and offering up a great contest!!! I'm really looking forward to reading your books.

    +5 friend
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    6 total

    rosie0512 @ hotmail . com

  22. Oh me want this book and I can't wait for the YA books to come out!

    books (dot) things (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  23. Sandyg02 says:

    Staring at the reading or writing question for over a minute. LOL. I probably would have taken like 5 minutes to answer it.

    sandyg0261@yahoo.com

    +5 google friend connect follower
    + 3 follow on twitter (sandyg02)
    + 3 follow Kelly Gay on twitter
    +1 add all my entries together including this one.

    total: 12

  24. Ina says:

    Hi Kelly!
    thanks for a fantastic interview - The Fifth Element is one of my favorite movies too!
    I haven't had the time to read your book yet, but it sounds gorgeous!
    wish you all the best,
    Ina

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower
    +1 adding up
    ________________
    =6 entries

    inale87 at gmx dot at

  25. I love the Fifth Element also.
    I haven't had a chance to read your book yet but it sounds great.

    jellybelly82158 at gmail dot com

    +5 GFC Follower
    +5 Networked blogs follower
    +3 follow on Twitter - user name jellybelly82158
    +3 Follow Kelly Gay on Twitter
    +2 Like Larissa's Life on Facebook -user name jellybelly82158
    +2 Friend on Goodreads

    +1 total entries

    = 21

  26. elaing8 says:

    Great interview. I've heard really great things about this book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower
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    (@elaing8)
    +3 Follow Kelly Gay on Twitter
    +1 Add all your entries

    =12

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  27. Jenn says:

    I love how Hank is a favorite character because he's hot - sounds like something I would say lol.
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  28. Karen says:

    I hate writing descriptions, too!

    I'd love a chance to win and read this book.

    kzupancic[at]yahoo[dot]com

  29. Robin K says:

    You love writing the action and dialog and I love reading them too. Long descriptions can be painful. If only a book were written in all dialog...

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    +1 Add all your entries!

    21 Entries for me :)

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  30. Nicole says:

    Great Interview, I've heard awesome things about this series, and have it in my TBR pile!!

    +5 Google Friend
    +3 Twitter follow (MinnChica)
    +3 Follow Kelly (MinnChica)
    +2 Friend on Goodreads (Nicole S.)

    15 entries total!!

  31. Darlyn says:

    I love to win this.The book sounds good!

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower
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    +3 Follower on Twitter (@darlyn5)
    +2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
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    18

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  32. I love gods in the urban fantasy realm! That and the fae. I've heard such good things about this author! I'd love to try one of her books.

    +5 I'm a follower (Google Friend)
    +5 Networked Blog follower Jennifer L.
    +2 I'm a FB Fan~ Jennifer L.

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  33. I found it interesting that hardest book to write was the second book. I would of thought the first book would be the hardest. I found your review to be intriguing and one that I think I would take pleasure in reading.

    Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway.

    steven(dot)capell(at)gmail(dot)com

  34. Great interview! I really like hearing who she likes of her characters and why. :) Great interview.

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    +3 - Follower on Twitter (@mellhay)
    +3 - Follower of Kelly on Twitter
    +2 - Friend on Good reads
    +1 - Adding all the entries up :)
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    14 Total! :) Thank you!

  35. debbie says:

    This is a great interview, I would like to ask the author, what book influenced her the most?
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  36. Kelly Gay says:

    Having fun reading the comments. Thanks for the nice words and entering the contest everyone!

    Debbie, two books that influenced me when I was first starting out were Interview with the Vampire and The Mists of Avalon. Love how easily it is to fall into those worlds, and they inspired my sense of world building and character.

  37. +5 Google Friend Connect Follower
    +5 Networked Blogs Follower
    +2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
    +2 Be my friend on Goodreads
    +1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)

    15 entries altogether! woo-hoo! thank you so much for this wonderful contest!

    k_sunshine1977 at yahoo dot com

  38. +5 Follower
    +5 Networked Blogs Follower
    +3 Follow on Twitter
    +3 Follow Kelly on Twitter
    +2 “Like” on Facebook
    +2 Goodreads
    +1 Add

    total: 21
    oh yeah! thanks for the awesome contest!

  39. Steph says:

    Great comp. Kelly's book looks like great fun.
    I've added you on Twitter, too.
    (4) :)

    readinasinglesitting @ gmail.com

  40. Diana says:

    I never heard about this books before, but i search for it and looks totally awesome!
    And all your interviews are both interesting and fun! XD
    I'd love to win this book! :D

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    +2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook (username: Diana Reyes)

    +1 Add all your entries!

    Total: 14 !!

    Thnx 4 this contest! wish me luck!

  41. LoonyMoonyy says:

    I love that it took her a minute to choose between writing and reading... I have that issue too, it depends on my mood on what changes

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  42. Blodeuedd says:

    nice interview!
    I too wanted to dig in the earth, until I realised that they sat there for hours, and here, perhaps if they were lucky found a bone from a cow ;)

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  43. Tanya1224 says:

    ooh...this sounds good. I read a lot of Gena Showalter and Alyssa Day because of myths and gods. I look forward to trying Kelly's books. I follow you and Kelly on twitter. Like Larissa on FB and friends on Goodread. 11 total entries.
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    Tanyah1224@yahoo.com
    Thanks for the contest =)

  44. Tore says:

    Sounds like a great read and series. I also enjoy reading books alot. It is one of my favorie things to do. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

  45. Shelly says:

    Great interview! I can't wait for book #2!

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    +1 Adding 'em up: =11


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  46. Roby says:

    Sounds interesting.

    gpmargial@alice.it

  47. Julie S says:

    I've been wanting to read this book. I've heard great things about it.

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    Total entries:19 (if the original comment counts as one)

  48. Mark says:

    Can't wait for book2!

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    +3 follow @KellyHGay
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    =7

  49. Ebyss says:

    We have something in common. You like writing urban fantasy, and I love reading urban fantasy. LOL!!

    Blog follower +5 (billion..jk)
    Twitter follower +3
    Twitter follower +3
    Like facebook +2
    Using my awesome
    math skills +1

    Total =14

  50. Ebyss says:

    EEK!! Forgot my email for ebyss. I think the comment right at top.

    ebysswriter@yahoo.com

  51. This was such a fun interview to read and I've been wanting to read this book for a while now.

    Extra Entries:

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    +2 sent a Goodreads friend request
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    Total: 9 (if original comment counts as #1)

    angela.donner (at) gmail.com

  52. Oooops!

    + email: kiwibooklover at gmail dot com

    Sorry :D

  53. Interesting to hear about the second book hump - I can imagine it would be the same for me, there's just so much pressure to outdo your first book which you already slaved over and sweated tears of blood over and so on... and then they expect you to do it again with book #2, only better. Yikes!

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower
    +3 Following on Twitter (I'm @phyntosia)
    +3 Following Kelly Gay on Twitter
    +2 Friended on Goodreads
    +1 14 entries! :)

    Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway! Book looks really cool :)

  54. RoseCBR says:

    Hi girl!!! great interview!! Really expecting about reading this Charlie Madigan Series!!

    + 5 Google Friend Connect
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    + 3 Follow Kelly H Gay on Twitter
    + 2 Like in Facebook
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    = 14

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  55. RoseCBR says:

    Hi girl!!! great interview!! Really expecting about reading this Charlie Madigan Series!!

    + 5 Google Friend Connect
    + 3 Follow you on twitter (@RoseCBR)
    + 3 Follow Kelly H Gay on Twitter
    + 2 Like in Facebook
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    = 14

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  56. Sharli says:

    I think drinking coffee is a must for authors, don't you think?? :P
    Great interview!!

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    +3 Follow Kelly Gay on Twitter
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    Thank you! xx
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  57. Thank u for this giveaway! =) You're awesome xD

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    TOTAL: 16 entries!

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  58. Manda says:

    Those quickies questions are an awesome idea. Lets you see a lot about a person in a short space of time. Also I answered the opposite to all except vamps or weres. Lol

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    +2 friend on goodreads
    +1 adding up
    = 11 entries

    mula86 @ gmail.com

  59. Wow! Love the giveaway and your blog. Its one of the best I've seen!

    Extra Entries:

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower
    +1 Add all your entries!

    = +6

    I am a follower so please follow me back!
    Email: ashleycsy_09@yahoo.com

    Check out my blog and giveaway:
    http://ashleybook.blogspot.com/

    Happy Reading!
    -Ashley C.

  60. Great Interview! Wonderful Contest!

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower (Lisa Glidewell)
    +5 Networked Blogs Follower (Facebook-Lisa Glidewell)
    +3 Follow me on Twitter (Lady_Graeye)
    +2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
    +2 Be my friend on Goodreads
    +1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)

    = +18

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  61. +1 Thanks for this fun interview, I haven't heard of Kelly Gay before but off to check her site now :-)

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower
    +5 Networked Blogs Follower
    +3 Follow you on Twitter (@Stella_ExLibris)
    +2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
    +2 I'm your friend on Goodreads
    +1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)

    In total 19 entries

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  62. Meredith says:

    Great interview...I share an interest in her favorite authors, but have never figured out why The Fifth Element is so popular!
    On Twitter, I'm @tessaa99

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower
    +3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
    +3 Follow Kelly Gay on Twitter (@KellyHGay)
    +2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
    +2 Be my friend on Goodreads
    +1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)

    Total 16!
    meredithfl at gmail dot com

  63. Loved the interview Larissa! I read an ARC copy of THE BETTER PART OF DARKNESS and totally loved it! I so need a finished copy for my shelf =)

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower
    +3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
    +3 Follow Kelly Gay on Twitter (@KellyHGay)
    +2 Be my friend on Goodreads
    +1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)

    Total = 15

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    mishtakes AT gmail DOT com

  64. Marianna says:

    Yay! I loved Kelly's book! I love Hank too! And I must say I am in love love love with the cover for the next book. You know I am rushing out to buy the book the day it comes out! I needs me a signed copy!!!

    +5 Google Friend Connect Follower
    +5 Networked Blogs Follower @Marianna Gizzarelli
    +3 Follow on Twitter (@suan_tian)
    +3 Follow Kelly Gay on Twitter (@suan_tian)
    +2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook @Marianna Gizzarelli
    +2 Friend on Goodreads @Marianna
    +1 total = 21

    patronus89013 at yahoo dot com

  65. Looks good!!!!

    +5 Google follower
    +5 Network follower
    +3 Twitter follower @Leilani_Lopez
    +3 follow Kelly @Leilani_Lopez
    +2 Like on FB
    +2 friends on GR
    +1 add!
    =21

    Leilani
    vampiregirl813@gmail.com

  66. linaramz says:

    Ooooh this series sounds awesome! Count me in!

    linaramz at yahoo dot com

  67. Ahh! It sounds amazing!! Never heard of these books before but they look and sound so GOOD!:)

    lcintocable[a]gmail[d]com

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