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Hey everyone! Yeah, I know it’s not Tuesday, but I have an awesome treat for you guys! Jeanne C. Stein, the author of one of my favorite Vampire series ever is here answering my q’s and she’s also giving away some cool prizes, including a SIGNED copy of the newest book in the Anna Strong series, Chosen!
You can check out my review of the book HERE!
Giveaway deets are at the bottom of the post, Enjoy!
When did you first start writing?
I’ve been writing for a long time. I began writing seriously about fifteen years ago. My husband and I moved to Denver from San Diego and I had some time on my hands. I attended a local conference, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ Colorado Gold, and connected with a half-dozen people who became the nucleus of my first real critique group. Through them and with them, I learned the craft of writing. We’re still together, all still writing, still good friends and still serious about our craft.
Have you always enjoyed Fantasy?
I’ve always enjoyed the vampire genre.
Why writing Urban Fantasy?
I was inspired by Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel stories. All those spooky supernatural beings operating right here in our world. Creepier things are so much creepier when set against the backdrop of everyday life. It’s our world with a twist.
Were there any Books, Movies or Writers that have inspired you?
Buffy and Angel. Bram Stoker, Anne Rice, Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris. The Underworld movies. The first novel, though, was Ira Levin’s Rosemary’a Baby. Urban Fantasy before the term was coined.
What is your favorite subject in the Urban Fantasy Realm?
Vampires.
I have to say that I love Frey and I think he and Anna would be amazing together, can we expect that relationship to change anytime soon?
Funny you should mention that. The next book in the series, Crossroads, Anna and Frey take a road trip that changes both their lives…and that’s
all I’m going to say about that!!
Favorites:
Favorite Paranormal themed Movie? Let the Right One In
Favorite Paranormal themed TV Show? Currently, True Blood.
Favorite Paranormal themed Book? Couldn’t possibly choose one.
Favorite Author? Ditto.
Favorite one of your Books? The one I’m working on now!
Who is your favorite of your own characters?
Anna, because she’s strong and loyal and risks everything for what’s right.
Which was the hardest to write?
Probably the first book, The Becoming, because of the violence of Anna’s turning.
What would you be if not a writer?
I can’t imagine. I’ve done a lot of things, but by far, writing is the best job I’ve ever had. It’s also the hardest. I hope to continue until they pry my cold, dead fingers off the keyboard!
If you Could be a Paranormal Being, Who would you be?
A vampire, of course.
Quickies: (loved these, btw)
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Up or Down? Up
Virtual or Real? Real
Right or Left? Right
Day or Night? Day
Here or There? Here
Sooner or Later? Sooner
Light or Dark? Light AND Dark
Fast or Slow? Fast
Vampires or Shifters? Vampires
Angels or Demons? Demons
Reading or Writing? Writing
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
The beginning because it’s the start of an adventure—for both myself and Anna.
What is your least favorite part?
The middle.
The Anna Strong Series in your own words?
The story of a modern vampire’s quest for her place in the mortal world.
Any plans for more Books in the series?
I’ve finished the seventh and contracted for the eighth, so yes.
What is coming up next for you?
DragonCon, the launch of Chosen, signings, beginning the eighth Anna adventure.
What are you working on right now?
This summer I finished a novella, Cloud City, to be included in an anthology called Hexed out next year. I’m also working on a non-fiction piece for Whedonistas, a collection of articles written by women fans of Joss Whedon. Next, I’ll get to work on Anna.
Do you have any advice or tip to those like me that want to become a published Author someday?
Write everyday. Enjoy the process and write the book of your heart. Most importantly, never give up.
Anything you would like to say to your fans out there?
Anna wouldn’t be without you. I can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am. Thank you so much for being here. It’s my pleasure. Anna and I thank you.
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**Anna, because she’s strong and loyal and risks everything for what’s right.**
This is one of the things I love about this series, and I normally don't go for vamp books. Very few. Plus, I just love the covers! So unique and beautiful!
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THANKS LARISSA!! XD
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Hi Larissa, Great contest. I liked the interview about the author as well as her work. It is nice to get something other than the traditional bio. Especially love the quick either or q's "coffee or tea" and such.
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Thanks for the great interview - love the quickies! I love feelings like I have the inside track on the authors from your blog! I would have no answer to coffee or tea - I am an energy drinker - NO hot beverages!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Please enter me!
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Anna rocks! I have read one book in the series and I was really happy with it.
Thank you go the great author insight!
I would always love a book. They keep me warm at night.
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Hi Jeanne, I enjoyed the interview and learning more about Anna and your writing. I'm with you, I love vampires the best, and if I had to pick a paranormal creatures, I'd go with a vampire as well.
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I've never read any of these books, but the covers look interesting.
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I go back in fort on what Paranormal Creature I would want to be Vampire or werewolf.Buffy is such a great show can see how it Inspired you on what to wright about it's one of my faves adding your books to my list of books to get thay look great.
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I really want to read these books they sounds so good and I love the covers.
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Wow! Great interview! I love hearing about the author! Just about everything! Their path to publication, the writing life and what they like to do in their down time. Great interview!!
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The covers on these books are really cool. Can't believe this series has bypassed me completely!
Great interview :)
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This looks interesting!
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I love the covers for these books! Beautiful!
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I am an email subscriber and follower. I love vampires also. I enjoy the Twilight series and Buffy the Vampire series. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com
Great contest! I'd love to enter!
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This is also one of my favorite series. Great interview.
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Great interview. I had not heard of this series, but sounds interesting.
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Hi larissa and Jeanne! I thought is was great that the middle of a book was your least favorite part to write, it is my least favorite part to read too :)
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I loved the interview! Thanks!!
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Love the interview! That's awesome learn more about the author. I really enjoyed it. :)
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Thanks for the giveaway! :)
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Thanks for the interesting interview! It was fun reading it.
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The covers for your series are absolutely AMAZING! : ) Thanks for the interview.
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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I absolutely love the covers of all the books!
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This is a great contest.
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Way to make the girl on the front cover look smokin'. Haha :)
Awesome giveaway and as always the interview is beyond perfection!
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B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L-S covers I got to say it...
My email to participate is in my blogger profile so if you want to contact me just chek the comment xD... jeje
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I've read the first 3 books in your series so far and love them. Definetly hope this series continues for awhile.
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This looks like an interesting series.
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This is a great interview.
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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working my way through this series right now, not quite to Chosen, but I am so into anything involving vampires - I have always been a huge Buffy fan that is what drew me to these books in the first place. Thanks for the interview!
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Oh yay, I can't wait to read the next book. I absolutely adore Fray and I'm so glad you asked our very talented author about them!
I'm going to be on pins and needles now.
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Wow, this series sounds amazing, and the author soudns like a pretty sweet person too (I mean that in 2 ways- kind and awesome lol).
And thanks for giving away such an amazing book :D
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UALL this series sounds great! I confess, i didn't knew nothing about this book but, I'm curious now!
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I love Anna, although I haven't read any of her adventures in a while. The Becoming was one of the first Urban Fantasy novels I read after stumbling across the genre with Dead After Dark (Charlaine Harris) and Wicked Game (Jeri Smith-Ready. I definitely need to catch up though, because I've only read through book 3.
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I have never read anything by this author, but this post definitely made me want to start reading...
Please enter me in the giveaway.
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I just found your blog through someone who recommended this series to me. Since I have not read the whole series yet I did not read the interview too carefully - I don't want to give anything away. :) However I just love that story of how she started writing. What a great thing to find a new career and new friends all in one.
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Thanks - now I'm off out check out your other giveaways :)
I enjoyed the interview. I was at Dragon*con and saw Jeanne on several panels.
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These look like such great reads...I really love the covers too!
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This series sounds really great. Thanks for pointing me to it. I'd love to be entered to win Chosen.
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This is the next series on my TBR list.
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This is one of my favorite series. So glad to hear there will be at least 8 books.
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Not sure why i've not read this series but I have the first one and really need to get started. Sounds like a fantastic read.
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Awesome giveaway!!!
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Ohhh... I love Buffy and Angel too!! I mean, who doesn't??
Please, sign me in for the contest!
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Great interview! I haven't seen Let the Right One In, I'll have to check it out.
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Chosen looks so very interesting. I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.
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