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Help me welcome here today an author that I love! L.A. Banks has been super awesome in answering my questions and offering a signed book for a giveaway!
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When did you first start writing?
A: 1993 - pubbed in 1996
Have you always enjoyed Fantasy?
A: Yes
Why writing Urban Fantasy?
A: It's grittier, more razor's edge.
Were there any Books, Movies or Writers that have inspired you?
A: The entire genre of horror cult classics--love a good "mmove." But I hate slasher flicks, go figure?
What is your favorite subject in the Urban Fantasy Realm?
A: Supernatural beings... vampires.
Favorites:
Favorite Paranormal themed Movie?
A: Oddly, there are two -- Frank Langella's Dracula, and Aliens -- very different movies executed really well script-wise and FX.
Favorite Paranormal themed TV Show?
A: Being Human
Favorite Paranormal themed Book?
A: That's a hard one, I like too many series :)
Favorite Author?
A: For the same reason, I cannot narrow that choice--I read everything from Toni Morrison, to biographies, to self help, to fantasy... my reading and music tastes are VERY broad.
Favorite Urban Fantasy Author?
A: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Favorite Genre that is NOT your own?
A: Metaphysics
Favorite one of your Books?
A: The Bitten
Who is your favorite of your own characters?
A: Carlos Rivera, because he's the most unpredictable, was hardest to write and reign in, and grew the most of all my characters I've ever written.
Which was the hardest to write?
A: Carlos Rivera, that's why he was my fav--see above. He never followed my outlines as a writer and always took the story to a different place than I;d intended :)
What would you be if not a writer?
A: An economic development consultant... I've worked a lot of years helping women and monitority business get started. It is VERY rewarding work.
If you Could be a Paranormal Being, Who would you be?
A: Probably a Fae... that way I'd be beautiful, have special powers and longevity, and wouldn't be dead or have to hurt people to survive.
If you could meet ay Urban Fantasy Character out there, Who would you like to meet?
A: Max Hunter from my Crimson Moon series (the guy is HOT, LOL!)
Quickies:
Werewolves or Shadow Wolves? --Shadow Wolves
Reading or Writing? --Writing
Print or eBook? --Print
Hardback or Paperback? –Paperback
Pepsi or Coke --Coke
Mc D's or Burger King? --Neither, I don't do fast food on health & principle
YA novels or Adult novels? –Adult
Library or Bookstore? --Bookstore, love libraries but prefer the book stores.
Summer or Winter? –Summer
The Movie or The Book? --(ooooh... this is bad) --The movie, if the FX are slammin', but will def read the book
PNR or UF? --UF
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
A: Figuring out the character's voice and then letting their dialogue carry me.
What is your least favorite part?
A: Page 1 chapter 1--starting.
The Crimson Moon Series in your own words?
A: A fun wolf tale that puts a whole different spin on the werewolf mythos by adding a new breed to the species called, Shadow Wolves.
Any plans for more Books in the series {Say "yes" pretty please LOL}?
A: BIG SMILE... sadly no... because of the publisher's decision.
Can you talk a bit about your next projects? The new UF series and the YA book?
A: The next UF will be Surrender the Dark, coming out April 2011, by Pocket Books. This is about angels that were trapped here on earth after the first big battle between the fallen and the Light, and now that 2012 is upon us, the battle will rage again with one woman standing in the balance. The YA book, Shadow Walker, is a continuation of the Vampire Huntress Legends series... it deals with the next generation of Guardians--the teen children of all the older warriors who must now take up their parents mantle before all of their special powers have come in. That will be a trilogy.
What are you working on right now?
A: Right now I'm working on the second book on the angels UF.
Do you have any advice or tip to those like me that want to become a published Author someday?
A: Not to give up and to sit down and get your thoughts on paper. A lot of times we fret so much in our heads as writers and really develop lovely stories, but until we translate what's in our brains onto the page we can't show the work to an editor with the hopes of breaking through. So I tell all writers, yes, think about your story for a while, but ultimately commit to "the chair" and sitting down to actually WRITE it, Big Smile!
Anything you would like to say to your fans out there?
A: I'd like to thank people for all their wonderful support over the years as I've continued to dabble in different genres. You all are truly appreciated--BIG HUG!
Thank you so much for being here!
You are more than welcomed XXXOOO!
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great interview & giveaway!
Yes! thanks for the giveaway! would really love to win and read this. Great interview btw ;) I never heard of Shadow wolves but I think it's great, would really love to know them!
L.A. Banks is a amazing person. I am loving her spunkiness I need to read her books. Thanks for the oppurtunity to win this
Great giveaway! Thank you.
Loved the interview, and I love reading about vampires too, they're my favorite supernatural beings. I'm really looking forward to reading Surrender the Dark.
This was a fun interview. Thanks for the giveaway. :D
I so agree with the first page of first chapter I just dabble for fun no way I am or will be an author but to start the first page is the hardest for me.
Great interview and the book sounds like a must-read :-) ! So thanks for the chance to win it!
I really enjoyed the interview Thank you so much and great giveaway!
I enjoyed the interview.
It is nice to get a bit of a feeling for the author behind a book.
Thanks.
Carol T
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Max Hunter would be very fun to meet and great eye candy!!!
Thanks for the interview and international giveaway!
I am really curious for this one, I really liked what I've read so far from her Vampire Huntress Legend.
Cheers =)
Jannick
Thanks for the giveaway and interview. I can't wait to read the book. Sounds good. Tore923@aol.com
Well now I'm very interested in reading about these Shadow Wolves.
Thanks for the giveaway & interview.
Some books tends to overlap genres, specially PNR and UF. It seems that you've been writing mostly UF thus far, is there any PNRs looming in the horizon that we might expect to read in the future?
Cherry Mischievous
She is a new author to me, but Surrender the Dark sounds really really interesting and it's on my wishlist for quite a time now...
thanks for a great interview :)
greetings, Ina
Fave genre not your own Metaphysics..huh, I can't say I know much about it :)
Do you like economics? I envy you... Numbers make me dizzy, and my dad works with numbers all day XD
I really want to read you book and taht cover would look great in my bookshelf ;D
Thanks for the interview and giveaway! :)
chibipooh(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks so much for your interview with LA Banks. I found it really interesting that she would be an economic development consultant - wow what varied lives we live. I just came across your site today and have signed up and really look forward to reading more of what you have to say. Thank you for your efforts.
Which of L.A.'s series would she suggest a newbie L.A. Banks reader start with?
I loved the interview. I hadn't heard of L.A. Banks before, admittedly. But there is alot of authors in the world. I am very interested to read some of her works now. I have just given up coke, I was addicted, so pepsi or coke and she chose coke, great choice, but sadly I am off it. Great tip for would be authors who think the story, but need to sit and write, write, write:D
Well done!!
Michelle A
nice interview and thanks for the tip..
thanks so much for giveaway and making it internationally
I'm in, as always, keen to read an author I haven't tasted before. Once again, thanks for making it international.
I've never read a book by LA Banks but I'm definitely up for it! Loveed the interview, it was interesting to know about the different authors.
Thank you for the chance :)
legally_write[at]hotmail[dot]com
I like paperbacks too. Lighter and easy to carry around!
Great Interview! Liked the points for why you'd choose to be a Fae, I'd probably go for that choice as well.
Thanks for making the giveaway international. It sounds like an interesting book.
Wow, thank you for the giveaway! I appreciate it's international ;]
And I really enjoyed reading the interview. I agree with most of L.A. Banks' answer in the Quickies ;)
mikki-mano@hotmail.com
Thank you for such a nice interview
:)
Great interview!
I love the show Being Human! I hate that the season is over for now. Shadow Walker sounds amazing I can't wait to read it.
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great interview. Really like LA Banks. thanks for the givaway
I have L.A.Banks in my TBR but not read it yet. This one look intriguing, so I will put it in my wishlist
Thanks for the interview and giveaway ;)
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Great advice for aspiring authors :)
Regards.
wonderful interview....
Thanks.
Great interview! Thanks for the giveaway.
I love "the bitten" too.
Great interview, I'd love to read your book now.
You said your favourite paranormal show is Being Human, US or UK version?? I've only watched the UK one because it's the only one that's aired where I am and I think it's pretty awesome.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Great interview! We both love “Supernatural beings... vampires”!!!
Thank you for the giveaway!
I'v had my eyes set on Surrender the Dark for some time now, thank you for the interesting interview Larissa, I enjoyed learning more about L.A. and her personal preferences :-)
Thank you both! :-)
I love that Banks sad that she prefers movies if the have great fx. Not a lot of authors would say that. Thanks
andreat78@yahoo.com
Oh, I'm late to the party again! *slaps forehead* And what a fun, nice interview! I love Max Hunter too! *drools* And the way she puts it... Yup, I want to be a Fae too!
I'm so looking forward to reading Surrender the Dark, it has all my favorite elements in it!<3
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I AM SO SYKED THAT THE BITTEN IS YOUR FAVORITE THAT'S THE FIRST BOOK OK THE SERIES I READ. AND IT IS STILL MY FAVORITE TILL THIS DAY!
What a funny coincidence! I had just picked up a book by her at a used bookstore because it sounded interesting and wanted to know more about her. Thank you for the chance!