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Hey Guys! How are you all doing this lovely Tuesday? I am so happy to have here today one of my favorite new authors. Chloe Neill was actually the first author I ever emailed. I ran into her first book, Some Girls Bite, right when it was released and loved it. I emailed her at the time just to say how much I loved it, I didn’t even write reviews back then. I’m sure Chloe has no idea who I am remembers me fondly =)
Chloe is here today for a great interview and giveaway, so let’s get to it…
Chloe Neill: Hi, Larissa. Thanks for having me today!
Larissa: Hey Chloe! It’s My pleasure! When did you first start writing?
Chloe Neill: I started writing fiction around 2005.
Larissa: Have you always enjoyed Fantasy?
Chloe Neill: Absolutely. Piers Anthony was one of my favorite authors growing up.
Larissa: Why writing Urban Fantasy?
Chloe Neill: I love being able to make my own rules as I go. You can't beat urban fantasy for world-building opportunities.
Larissa: What is your favorite subject in the Urban Fantasy Realm?
Chloe Neill: I enjoy post-apocalyptic novels. I'm currently reading "The Passage."
Larissa: I just love the chemistry between Merit and Ethan, any chance we'll get to finally see them get together?
Chloe Neill: Sorry. Can't answer that one! :)
Favorites:
Larissa: Favorite Paranormal themed Movie?
Chloe Neill: Underworld and Shawn of the Dead
Larissa: Favorite Paranormal themed TV Show?
Chloe Neill: Buffy and Firefly.
Larissa: Favorite Paranormal themed Book?
Chloe Neill: American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
Larissa: Favorite Author?
Chloe Neill: Neil Gaiman and Christopher Moore
Larissa: Favorite Paranormal Romance Author?
Chloe Neill: JR Ward!
Larissa: Favorite one of your Books?
Chloe Neill: TWICE BITTEN and HEXBOUND (January 4, 2010)
Larissa: Who is your favorite of your own characters?
Chloe Neill: Probably Merit from my Chicagoland Vampires novels and Scout from my Dark Elite novels. I love Merit's sassiness, and I love Scout's bravery and originality.
Larissa: Which was the hardest to write? Why?
Chloe Neill: Probably Mallory. She's a bit scatterbrained, and I occassionally err into "airbrained" territory with her and have to pull back.
Larissa: What would you be if not a writer? Why?
Chloe Neill: I have a day job, so I'm already "not a writer." :)
Quickies:
Larissa: Coffee or Tea?
Chloe Neill: Diet Coke.
Larissa: Up or Down?
Chloe Neill: Down. Why fight gravity?
Larissa: Virtual or Real?
Chloe Neill: Real.
Larissa: Right or Left?
Chloe Neill: Politically left, but prefer right turns.
Larissa: Vampires or Werewolves?
Chloe Neill: Vampires
Larissa: Angels or Demons?
Chloe Neill: Angels masquerading as demons and vice-versa.
Larissa: Friends or Seinfeld?
Chloe Neill: Friends
Larissa: Rolling Stones or The Beatles?
Chloe Neill: LOVE the Beatles!
Larissa: Reading or Writing?
Chloe Neill: Reading.
Larissa: What is your favorite part of the writing process?
Chloe Neill: Hearing from fans that they really enjoyed reading my books.
Larissa: The Chicagoland Vampires Series in your own words?
Chloe Neill: Grad student becomes vampire warriors; learns to adjust.
Larissa: How many Books do you have planned in the series?
Chloe Neill: I'm not sure! More than four, certainly.
Larissa: What are you working on right now?
Chloe Neill: Editing HEXBOUND, the second book in the Dark Elite series, and writing the fourth book in the Chicagoland Vampires series.
Larissa: Do you have any advice or tip to those like me that want to become a published author someday?
Chloe Neill: Read and research as much as possible. And be patient.
Larissa: Anything you would like to say to your fans out there?
Chloe Neill: Thanks so much for following Merit on her journey, and I hope you truly enjoy reading TWICE BITTEN!
Larissa: Thanks so much for bring here Chloe!
Hope you enjoyed the interview! Now, let’s move on to the Giveaway!
Chloe is Giving away to a lucky commenter some TWICE BITTEN SWAG! You do not wanna miss that chance!
To Enter:
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U.S. & Canada ONLY!
Ends July 5th!
Good Luck!
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and
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Re-Write the end of your favorite Book or Series for a chance to win somegreat prizes!
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Thanks so much for tuning in and I’ll see you soon!
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Pretty spiffy that she's another Piers Anthony fan ;) I own a good number of his books but have only read 6 :(
And WOOT for Firefly! Hehehehe
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1 Original Entry
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Awesome contest! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Love you blog and your interviews :)
Chicagoland Vampires is on of my fav series!
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Great contest! Thanks for the giveawy!
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Oh! I forgot to add my email for the comment above:
priyanka.04@hotmail.com
awesome post and interview i love those book covers!
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I love J.R. Ward too! Great interview.
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Stephanie G
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Paranormal Haven
Love chloe's CV and DE series, can't wait to read Twice Bitten!!
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Van
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This is one of my most anticipated releases this summer!!!
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Thanks for the contest & interview. : )
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Great interview! Can't wait to read it! Totally Team Morgan!
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Just because you have a day job doesn't mean you aren't a writer!
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I really enjoyed the interview, I can't wait to read the book.
I am a gfc follower +5
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debbie
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I'm definitley a Friends fan as well :-)
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+5 I'm a follower, enjoyed the interview and I'm enjoying your reads! tWarner419@aol.com
Great interview! I´m waiting very impatiently for my pre-ordered copy of Twice Bitten. :)
I also love Buffy and Firefly!
Don´t enter me in the contest though, I´m international (unfortunatly!)
xoxo
great post. I love both of her series'
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I guess it's just a +2. I tried to follow the blog but got a message that it doesn't exist.
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Hi Chloe,
Love your books!! How many books are set for the Chicagoland Vampires series?
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Great interview & contest.
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Jennifer L.
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Thanks for hosting this contest! I too am a Piers Anthony fan! I love Chloe's books. I hope I win.
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Great interview!
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I too love the Underworld Movies. I cannot believe that there are not more paranormal movies made.
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Will have to add these books to my wish list!
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Love Buffy And Firefly too!!
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I have wanted to read her books for a while. Thanks for having this giveaway!
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i so want all the Chicagoland Vampire series.
I in my twenty read Pier Antony all the time before i changed in to reading romance all the time.
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great interview! and she's a firefly fan too - all right! *pumps fist*
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I am a follower and subscriber. I have never read any of the books but I am very interested in reading them. Tore923@aol.com
Yahoo. I love this giveaway and I am new to your site. Love it!!
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I love Chloe's writing! fakeaddress99@live.com
thanks for the opportunity
I've heard so many awesome things about it, but haven't read it yet. It is on my TBR list.
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The best ost-apocalyptic novel- she should try Swan's Song. So good.
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Looks like a great book. I would love to read it
Loved the interview it was fun to read. It was kool to read some of Chloe's answers. I have not bee able to read The Dark Elite Series and The Chicagoland Vampires Series but they sound really awesome. They are already on my to be read pile.
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If this comes out twice I am sorry but my post doesn't seem to be showing up.
Loved the interview it was fun to read. It was kool to read some of Chloe's answers. I have not bee able to read The Dark Elite Series and The Chicagoland Vampires Series but they sound really awesome. They are already on my to be read pile.
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