Author Interview & HEXBOUND Swag Pack Giveaway w/ Chloe Neill

 

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Hi all! I am very happy to be participating today on Chloe Neill’s Blog Tour for her new YA release, Hexbound! I really enjoyed the first book in her YA series, Firespell, and Im really looking forward to reading Hexbound.

Chloe was super nice and answered some questions I had and that some of my tweeps asked, not only that, but she is also giving a lucky winner a HEXBOUND Swag Pack! Giveaway deets at the bottom of the post…

Before getting to the interview, let me just thanks the tweeps that helped me with the interview q’s for Chloe. SUPER Thanks to:

@RKCharron @BrookeReviews @blodeuedd83 @harleyquinn0887 @aprilmom00

You guys rock!

Now, let’s get on with the interview hehe. Enjoy…

 

How did you come up with world you created for the Dark Elite series?

The idea for the series just occurred to me one day, although the inspiration for the various elements--the city beneath Chicago, St. Sophia's, Scout's  spells--comes from my research and interesting things that I run into on a day to day basis.

Are there any YA series that inspired you to write your series? Does you have a favorite?

I am a big fan of Neil Gaiman, including Coraline and The Graveyard Book. Unfortunately, I don't really have much time to read otherwise right now, and I try to steer away from reading YA books that are too much like mine.

Why Chicago? Is it hard to write two series that take place in the same city but still not the same world?

I love the history, the architecture and the food. It's not difficult because Merit and Lily see two very different sides to the world. Merit sees the entire city under cover of darkness. Lily sees the city during the daylight--but only really the underground at night. So it's not difficult to keep them separate.

Has you been given the "Key to the city" from the mayor of Chicago for all the people coming to look for Cadogan House?

Lol. Nope. I doubt Mayor Daley is aware of the books. :)

Any special reason for naming the characters as you did?

I search until I find the name that fits the character (and not vice versa).

Do we find out more about what Lily's parents do? What they are hiding and why?

Sorry, those are spoilers!

How many books do you have planed for the Dark Elite Series?

There are currently three books under contract. Whether there are more than three will depend entirely on sales!

Any more plans to write any more different series?

I currently have two series going--the Dark Elite series and the Chicagoland Vampires series. While I have a couple of ideas for other series, I believe those will have to wait until these series are complete. I just don't have any more time!

 

Thanks for being here Chloe!

Thanks for having me!

Check Out My Reviews of Chloe’s Books:

Firespell {Dark Elite #1}

Tweice Bitten {Chicagoland Vampires #3}

 

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