Click and type in a question or commentMandy,
Thanks that dose help a bit, be the characters not me, they are defiantly happier than I am right now, thanks. By the way I’ve per-ordered 'everlasting kiss' here can't wait to read it will let you know what I think when I have, thank again
Kara.C
Hi Kara ~ glad to be of help! Hope you enjoy Everlasting Kiss! Mandy 3/10/10
Hi, Thanks so much Mandy I honestly can't wait, do you mind if I ask a Q? Assuming you have your HEA did you start writing b4 your HEA or after and if b4 how did you sell your Book HEA when your (hypothetically) was such a miserable mess? As I’m in that very position and am finding it increasingly hard to write believable HEAs no matter how hard I try. Perhaps its customary that the writer won't feel the HEA as strongly as when she reads others? Sarah Morgan (harlequin Romance writer) told me to just 'write even a little bit each day' 'I think you just have to do your best, keep writing and when your mood lifts a bit then revise what you've done. Or take a break.' but I’ve tried it all I just think I’m to depressing for Romance writing (though Goss I hope not as writing is my life) hope you understand and can help some way.
Kara.C
Hi Kara ~ I'm sorry you're having trouble with your writing. When I'm not in the mood to write, I go do something else. But when I'm writing, I'm no longer me, I'm the characters on the page. Granted, there are times when my mood seeps into my work. I was mad at my husband when I wrote some of the scenes in Comanche Flame and I think my poor hero suffered because of it . But, generally, when I'm writing, I escape into the story and leave my own feelings behind. Mandy 3/8/10
I loved averlasting Kiss and can't wait till Everlasting Desire i love the Rhys and can't wait to read his story. I was wondering when Mira's Story will be out?
Maria
Hi Maria ~ So glad you enjoyed Everlasting Kiss. I loved Rhys and I'm so glad others are anxious to read about him in Everlasting Desire. As for Mara's story...I'm hoping it will be out sometime next year. Mandy 3/8/10
I'm new to reading your books. Are these all series books or do are the stand-alone books? Any recommendations on what order I should read your books? I am a total fan of reading series books in the correct order. I am so excited! I have not liked any vampire romance writer since Lynsay Sands and am so eager to read your books. I'm headed to Borders as soon as I get feedback! Thank you so much!!!
Hi ~ It's always a treat to meet a new reader. Most of my books are stand-alone stories, but I do have two series going - and one on the way. They are:
Night's Kiss, Night's Touch, Night's Master, and Night's Pleasure.
Shades of Gray, After Sundown, and Desire After Dark.
My October book, Everlasting Desire, will be a sequel to my current book, Everlasting Kiss.
Hope this helps! Mandy 3/7/10
Mandy- I got the books I won in the contest in the mail today. Thanks a lot. I will read soon and let you know how I like them
Joy
Hi Joy ~ thanks for letting me know you received the books. Hope you like them! Mandy 3/7/10
Kara ~ Received this from my editor this morning: "EVERLASTING KISS will be available in Australia this May. Your fans there won’t have to wait much longer!" Mandy 3/2/10
Mandy,
"Books are released in Australia or not. I hope they are!"
...So do I! (Fingers crossed)
And I’m sorry to hear your Muse is on vacation I hope it comes back soon. :)
Kara.C
Kara ~ I emailed my editor and she said my books are released in Australia and she would look into the matter. As for my Muse, she's still missing in action..... Mandy 3/1/10
Hi Mandy! Do you have any Idea when Mara's story is going to be finished? Or the other one that you didn't pick a title for yet? (Rohan and wife)sequel to Dead Perfect?
If all goes as planned, Mara's story should be out sometime next year. As for the sequel to Dead Perfect...it's sort of on hold at the moment. My Muse seems to have left town :( Mandy 2/26/10
I love the way you have connected the family in the Night Series!!!
W/B bwitchdbydragons@aol.com
Bev
Thanks, Bev!!!!! Mandy 2/26/10
Hi, Mandy
Is Everlasting kiss going to be released in Australia? And if yes any idea when? I’m going crazy not being able to read any of my fav author’s books, the only way I can seem to get them is if they come out in stores as new releases but that doesn’t seem to happen much despite how popular you are.
signed ‘lacking a good love story’,
Kara.C
Hi Kara ~ I forwarded your question to my editor. I don't know if my books are released in Australia or not. I hope they are! Mandy 2/26/10
Hey Mandy. I've been busy reading like crazy. I wanted to take a break and drop some love on your page. If you haven't seen Daybreaker's yet you realllllly need to. I was expecting it to be a bloody vampire movie. However I was pleasantly surprised it took on a more scientific approach to survival of both humans and vampires alike. It was pretty interesting. Anyways I hope all is going well for you I seen that you're having some writer's block. :( Hope that demon gets off your shoulders soon so you can do what you do best.
xoxo
Steven
Hi Steven ~ I hope you read this. I got your email about being a guest on your blog, but when I tried to reply, I got an error message and the email wouldn't go thru. Writer's block prevails! I haven't done any real writing in weeks. Starting to get worried!!!!! Mandy 2/26/10
Hi Mandy! I am in the middle of reading Everlasing Kiss and I love it, as I do all your books. For me, you are one of the authors that I do not even need to read the back summary of your books to know it will be excellent.
I read on your news page about getting 4 books reissued, and I agree with you in the hopes that it is the Reckless series. It was this first series that I borrowed from my local library about 6+ years ago that got me hooked and awed by your books and really got me into reading, which I was not really into at the time. I would LOVE to own these books. They are worth reading over and over. Thank you for the joy of reading! Tamilynn
Hi Tamilynn ~ So glad you're enjoying Everlasting Kiss. I'm also delighted that it's been on the USA Today list for the last 4 weeks. I couldn't do it without you.
I haven't heard anything about which books are being reissued. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the Reckless books! Happy to know they got you reading!
Have a great weekend. Mandy 2/26/10
Hello Mandy my son Steven Foley is reding some of your books I have been really faithful to reading Cassie Edwards and Steven told me you write Native American looks like I am going to start looking for your books now. Thank you Joyce Singing Dove
Hi Joyce ~ It's nice to "meet" you.
I've loved the Old West ever since I was a little girl. When we played cowboys and Indians, I was always an Indian, so when I started writing, my heroes were either all or half Native American. My other love is vampires. I'm trying to find a way to put the two together I'm happy to say that Leisure is reissuing some of my older westerns. Mandy 2/18/10
Hi Mandy,
Hope you have a lovely romantic day with your true love…hope you geat all the gifts you want… :)
Happy Valentine’s Day! :)
Kara.C
Thanks, Kara. Right back at ya!
Mandy 2/11/10
Hi Mandy! Just wanted to say that Everlasting Kiss is now available as an ebook. I am from Maryland and as you may know we have had 2 devastating blizzards in 1 week.Going anywhere is not an option, so being snowed in with one of your books is perfect!! I've loved all your vampire books and always look forward to the next! Thank you Nook! I can get what I want and not even leave the house. Darlene
Hi Darlene ~ You guys are really getting hit hard back there, all that snow and ice and they're still blaming global warming! So glad you're enjoying Everlasting Kiss. Mandy 2/10/10
Hi, Just finished Deeper Than the Night and I loved it couldn't put it down. I am currently searching for more of your books. I am just recently getting back into reading since i lost my job and have plenty of time on my hands. Your book was a fast flowing, get to the point and I love that. I look forward to finding more of your books.
Hi ~ So glad you enjoyed DEEPER THAN THE NIGHT. My editor said something similar about the book I just turned in, that I said what I meant and didn't use a lot of words to say it. She likes that, too. I hope you'll enjoy any of my other books you might read. Let me know! Mandy 2/10/10
WHY DO YOU REVIEW YOUR OWN STUFF ON AMAZON, AND GIVE IT A FIVE-STAR RATING?
What? I've never done that. I've never left a review on Amazon for anyone. Mandy 2/7/10
Hi! Will Everlasting Kiss be available as an ebook for Nook?
Hi ~ I have no idea. That decision is up to my publisher. Mandy 2/7/10
MANDY WE ARNT SUBSCRIBED TO AOL IS THER A ANOTHER WAY I CAN PARTISAPATE IN YOUR CONTEST JUST READ BENEATH A MIDNIGHT MOON LOVED IT I WISH THEY MADE MEN LIKE HARDANE IN REAL LIFE. TAKE CARE SUE
Hi Sue ~ You should still be able to send your entry to me, even if you don't belong to AOL. You can also sign my guest book, for those months when I just draw a winner. I'm glad you enjoyed Beneath a Midnight Moon. Mandy 2/6/10
Hey Mandy. Got a catalog in the mail today and thought of you. LOL! http://www.ltdcommodities.com/Star-Wars-Wacky-Wobblers/cat_item_pg.asp?G=813&P=218&Rec=1&Ntt=star+wars&N=37&Nao=0&R=469266-1WARYDA1
I'm up late/early attempting my own feat of a short story/novel. I don't see how you can do it so easily send me some vampire magick. Best wishes.
xoxo
-Steven
Hi Steven ~ Thanks for the catalog link. I just signed up to get one in the mail. Sending vampire magick your way.....use wisely Mandy 2/5/10
hi, mandy. i love your books.
Thanks! Mandy 2/5/10
Hi Mandy! I was just wondering- for the Feb Contest does that include your autograph? I'm reading Everlasting Kiss right now! So far so good! I'm loving the plot! Thanks, Megan
Hi Megan ~ Yes, I autograph the book, the bookmarks and the covers. So glad you're enjoying Everlasting Kiss! Mandy 2/3/10
Hey Mandy! Hoping our tax refund comes in very soon.. I so want to get Everlasting Kiss and Immortal Sins!!! :) I just love your work so much. Have a wonderful day. Cathy L in Louisville, KY
Hi Cathy ~ Wow, we haven't even done our taxes yet! Will keep my fingers crossed that the refund is in the mail tomorrow! Mandy 2/2/10
Hey Mandy. Just finished my review for Everlasting Kiss. It's up on my blog as we speak. So sorry about the rain, we're due for 10-15'' of snow. I'll trade you for wet ground over frozen. We have about 2-3'' now. :( Excited for the continuation of Rhys's story.
xoxo
Steven ~ LOVED YOUR REVIEW! Thanks bunches!!!!! (You can read his review here ) Mandy 1/29/10
I see you have very good taste in vampires. You have Mick St. John on your page. I'd like to see more of him but, if not, I might find some relief reading your books. Some Moonlight fans recommended them to me.
I hope you'll enjoy my books. My thanks to the Moonlight fans who recommended my books. As for Mick, I still miss him and Moonlight. Mandy 1/27/10
Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Chip. I guess I got it half right, eh?! LOL! I'm loving it. I am halfway finished and I only got it Monday. That sucks about the rain. It was cold here today but "nice." So our friend who owns a bookstore/cafe took us out to lunch and a free book as well. I was in need of a 2010 organizer...to keep track of all these great books from a certain Ms. Thang! :)
xoxo
-Steven
The rain has finally gone away! I think it's going to take days, maybe weeks, for our grass to dry out!!!!! Glad you like the book. Mandy 1/27/10
Just found your books and can't wait to read them. Just wanted to know what order I should read them in. I hate it when I start a series and find out that i did it out of order. I am going for the vamp novels. Thanks and I will write back when I have read some.
Hi ~ I have two series: Night's Kiss, Night's Touch, Night's Master and Night's Pleasure. The other connected books are Shades of Gray, After Sundown, and Desire After Dark. The rest are all stand alone books. Hope this helps! Mandy 1/27/10
Dear Amanda,
I recieved your package today. WOW! Thanks for everything. So awesome that you autographed them all as well. I have been held up in my room all day reading Everlasting Kiss. I just took a break to make me some cookies and enjoy some good ole vampire romance. :) I like how you snuck in "Madeline Baker" as if I'm not hooked enough on your books already.
xoxo
-Steven
Hi Steven ~ I hope you're enjoying Everlasting Kiss! What kind of cookies did you make? My fav are chocolate chip! More rain on the way here.
Mandy 1/26/10
Hi Amanda:
I recently discovered your Vampire Romance books, I have read them all!!! they are hard to put dowm once you start them, in a way i guess is what we would want to be a part of in life, can't wait for "Everlasting Kiss" PLEASE keep them comming often =) Yaima
Hi Yaima ~ So glad you enjoyed my books. Hope you love "Everlasting Kiss". I do! The sequel will be out in October. I'm writing as fast as I can Have a great day. Mandy 1/25/10
dear mandy sue again i just got done lakota renegade it was awesome. now iam on lakota legacy. i have been buying them at borders marketplace when i have the money . untill i have read them on so keep on writing. take care sue
Hi Sue ~ So nice to know you're enjoying my Westerns. I hope you're having a wonderful Sabbath. Mandy 1/24/10
Amanda, I haven't read your books yet but have read several by Madeline Baker. I love reading about the Indians and have learned a lot about them and their belief's. Will have to read one of your books soon. I just recently started reading Paranormal Romance.
Hi ~ I miss writing my westerns. Maybe I'll get back to it one of these days, if I can find a publisher. My latest book, Everlasting Kiss, will be out in a few days. Mandy 1/23/10
do your books need to be read in published order?
Most of them are stand alone books, except for Night's Kiss, Night's Touch, Night's Master, and Night's Pleasure, which are a series written in that order.
Shades of Gray, After Sundown, and Desire After Dark are also connected books.
Hope this helps! Mandy 1/19/10
Have a great new year Mandy, with tons of wonderful blessings, Dena
Thanks, Dena! Right back at ya!
Mandy 1/16/10
hi amanda ive just finished reading your nights series for at least the 10th time there amazing I cannot wait for maras story and neither can my friends as I got them reading them as well =) carlie
Hi Carlie ~ Ten times! Wow, you must have them memorized by now! I am amazed by how many people are waiting for Mara's story. Guess I'd better get it finished!!!!! Mandy 1/16/10
hello Amanda;
I have just lately got to read some of your books and of coarse i fell in love with them. i am into the night's saga now. I would like to join in on this contest but am not sure how. keep up the good work. will be reading many many more of your works as you are one of my fav. authors now. thanks barbie rosales
Hi Barbie ~ I'm happy to know you're loving my books because I love writing them! As for the contest, all you have to do is click on the link (above) that says Mandy's Guestbook and sign your name, and you're in. Good luck! Mandy 1/14/10
Dear Amanda,
http://stevenscybrary.blogspot.com/ Is the link to my book review blog. I added your link for my readers. I just posted the review on there. Hopefully I expressed my appreciation properly. Best wishes for you, your family, and your creativity.
-Steven
xoxo
Hi Steven ~ thanks for your great review. If you email me your snail mail addy, I'll send you an ARC for Everlasting Kiss. I'm adding your link to my page. Best, Mandy 1/12/10
Dear Amanda,
Since Twilight has ended, I've been at a loss for a great vampire saga to escape reality. I've never heard of you until yesterday when my Mom came home and said she got me a new vampire book to read, Immortal Sins. While it isn't a saga, it's not even been a full 24 hours and I am already more than halfway finished with the book. I was hesitant at first, being fearful it was another Harlequin romance novel-type. Thankfully I was wrong, and glad I was brave enough to give it a shot. I am excited to obtain the other vampire books in your collection. I quickly browsed your site and I have to say you're my new favorite author. I recently began reviewing new books for companies and Immortal Sins, will be my next blog addition. I have so much more to say but I will add that to my blog and save room for your other fans. :P
-Steven
P.S. I seen your favorite vampire reads. If you can find a book titled "Sins of the Blood" by Kristin Kathryn Rusch, which is what caused my vampire obsession, I do believe you will enjoy it.
Hi Steven ~ Thank you for your comments. I'm delighted to be your new favorite author. And please thank your Mom for finding me a new reader!!!! While I don't write sagas, I do have a 4 book series (Night's Kiss, Night's Touch, Night's Master and Night's Pleasure). A 5th book, Night's Mistress, is a distinct possibility. I would love to read your review of my book. Also, next time you stop by, please leave a link to your blog so we can check it out. I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to see if I can find it. Mandy 1/9/10
Amanda, Sorry did not scroll down to see if the book was there thanks can't wait until it's out....Dee
Hi Dee ~ no problem Mandy 1/8/10
Hi Amanda.
I've always enjoyed writing I enter every writing contest at my high school and I have won many. I enjoy it so much that I would like to make a life and job out of it but its hard to explain to my parents about what I want to do. Whats it like being a writer?
Amanda Ashby
p.s are names are so close and i live nights pleasure and nights master AWESOME WORK!
Hi Amanda ~ I love being a writer. After all, there are many perks - I can get create worlds and sexy vampires, I can work whenever I want, I can write in my PJs at home. I get to meet other authors and lots of wonderful readers. I think writing is the best job in the world! You will, too Glad to know you enjoy my books! Mandy 1/8/10
dear mandy just read commanche flame and texas bride loved them both.so far zane is my favotite. something draws me to him. take care sue
Hi Sue ~ Happy, as always, to know you're enjoying my books. Those are a couple of oldies.
but goodies Mandy 1/8/10
hi, Mandy
I can't seem to enter the January contest every time i try it wont send and i've checked a dozen times its the right email add but it dasn't seem to work, ????
by the way i love the way you brought in the new year sounds like it was fun i spent it watching the Robin Hood BBC series with Jonas Armstrong, :)
happy New Year!
Kara.C
Hmm, you're the second one who's had trouble with that email. I think I'll just cancel the question and pick a winner at random. Mandy 1/6/10
dear mandy its sue hi ihave all your vampire books. now i started collecting your other ones just read dakota dreams. i loved it.your r an awesome writer to be able to change up you books takes talent. take care sue
Hi Sue ~ I'm happy to know you're also enjoying my historical romances. I've always loved the old west. Mandy 1/5/09
Amanda I love your books. But before you had on works Mara's story there was a part I read about a little girl that lived with her grandfather and next door lived a man that she had a crush on and he would not come out of the house until her grandfather stared helping him so he could come out in the day. Our was I not reading correct? Dee
Hi Dee ~ That's the book I'm working on now. It doesn't have a title at the moment. It should still be there on the In The Works Page. Mandy 1/4/10
dear mandy thank you for submitting my answer. i tried again i dont know why i cant get on it . the after twilight book was awesome. take care sue
You're welcome. Mandy
dear mandy i tried getting on the website for the new years question but i cant get on it. my answer would be for my husband to quit smoking and drinking can u count my answer. i never won anything in my life . take care sue
mandy john morrison from wrestling would make an awesome model for one of your book covers. sue
Hi Sue ~ I'm afraid I don't know who he is. Guess I'll have to look him up. Mandy
dear mandy hi sue again just read sunlightmoonlight it was awesome i have only 2 more books of yours to read yet of the vampire ones. cant wait for everlasting kiss. you are the only author i can read now. take care sue
Hi Sue ~ I'm sorry you couldn't submit your resolution. I sent it for you.You might try again. Just make sure you have the email addy typed in right.
I'm glad you enjoyed Sunlight Moonlight. Gosh, that's an old one! Hope you like Everlasting Kiss. Happy New Year. Mandy 1/3/10
Hi, Mandy,
I've just read your Masquerade short story in After Twilight I think (needless to say) it was very nice and I mean nice in the highest regard. I totally wasn't expecting the ending to turn out as it did, I was shocked and a little confused it was great!
Hope you have a great New Years Eve and hope it continues on through out the year. :)
Kara.C
Hi Kara ~ Glad you enjoyed Masquerade, but sorry the ending confused you. We're having our annual Star Wars New Year' Eve party. Should be fun...pizza and Star Wars movies til midnight! Happy New Year one and all. Mandy 12/30/09
Hi, Just wanted say that i relly like your books. The story line is always great and the characters as well. I was just wondering why the love scenes are down played?
Hi ~ I'm glad you enjoy my books. As for the love scenes, I write what I like to read and I don't care for graphic love scenes, and also because I know I have pre-teen readers. Happy New Year to you and your family. Mandy 12/28/09
dear mandy hi merry christmas and happy newyear i read your vampire books in a day just read nights master yesterday loved it. almost done with shades of gray.besides stephanie mayer. you are my favorite writer keep on writing vampire books because you will always have a fan here.take care sue webber
Hi Sue ~ Thank you for your good wishes. We had a wonderful Christmas. I'm glad you're enjoying my books, and happy to be one of your favorite authors. I hope you have a blessed and happy new year filled with good books. Mandy 12/28/09
Hi Mandy ..
We survived the Christmas crazies with all the kids.. I got a Kindle and am so excited that I can just download your book and take them with me ..lol Been trying to find nights touch before I got the kindle and could not.. so this morning I just clicked and suprise there is it! have read all the others but this one.. cant wait . Hope you and yours are well take care. much Love Tiffany PS LOVED DEAD SEXY !!!( out of all of yours He's my favorite vampireny far !!:)
Hi Tiffany ~ Glad to hear you survived the Christmas crazies. Enjoy it while you can. Christmas without kids in the house just ain't Christmas! I hope you enjoy Night's Touch and happy to know you loved Dead Sexy :) Have a wonderful new year.
Mandy 12/26/09
Hi Mandy, Wanted to wish you a
Merry Chrtmas and a Happy New Year!!! I can't wait to read yur new book. It sounds fantastic. As always!!!!
Thank you. A Happy New Year to you, too. Mandy 12/26/09
Hi Mandy, just want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and nothing but the best for the upcomming year! LOVED your book Night's pleasure. Take care, Kirsten
Hi Kirsten ~ Thank you for your good wishes. We had a wonderful Christmas. Happy, of course, to know you enjoyed Night's Pleasure. Mandy 12/26/09
Amanda i just wanted to wish you a merry christmas. i love reading your books. Please keep on writing the awesome awesomness of your vampire books. :)
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoy my books. I love writing them and hope to write many, many more!!!! Happy New Year. Mandy 12/26/09
hi Amanda, i just love your books, and they are addictive. please keep on writing. i love to read. once i start i have to finish the book . you have a MERRY CHRISTMAS n A HAPPY NEW YEARS.Neva
Hi Neva ~ I love it when someone says they can't put my books down. I consider that a high compliment indeed. I hope you have a wonderful New Year filled with good books. Mandy 12/26/09
Just checking in to see what is new. I always enjoy vsiting because you have neat quotes and photos and other info.
Thanks! Mandy 12/21/09
hi mandy its sue again ijust read dead sexy i loved it are you going to be doing any book signings in pa at all iwould love to meet you .they should do miniseries of all your vampire books.take care sue w.
Hi Sue ~So glad you enjoyed Dead Sexy. I'm afraid PA is a bit far for me. I would love to see my books made into a movie, but, alas, no one in Hollywood seems interested. Mandy 12/18/09
Mandy,
Sorry, you must think i'm a complet prat i found the answer after posting my question, i'm really sorry.
Kara.C
Not to worry Mandy 12/16/09
Hia,
Is Everlasting Kiss been released yet, I just got to read the backing of it and OMG it sounds positively incredible I wanna read it but I know it'll take a while.
Here’s hoping it won’t be long. :)
Sorry for bugging you ever five minuets....
Kara.C
dear amanda hi i am new to your books i love reading the vampire ones they are addicting. they make me smile when iam having a lousy day. ive been collecting them when i have the money. keep on writing your the best. i hope to meet you sometime if you do book signing in pa.merry christmas and happy new year. take care sue
Hi Sue ~ I'm happy to know you're enjoying my books. I love writing them, and hope to write many more. I have two coming out next year ~ Everlasting Kiss and Everlasting Desire. I hope you and your loved ones have the best Christmas ever. Mandy 12/15/09
i just read immortal sins ,i loved it .the idea for it is great,guy stuck in painting,wonderful.
Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed Immortal Sins. I'd love to be able to take credit for the idea of the man stuck in the painting, but, alas, I can't. A friend of mine had the original idea and I took it and ran with it. Mandy 12/13/009 Mandy
MERRY CHRISTMAS Mandy!
Hope you have a magical fun time and best wishes for the New Year!
Thanks for all your help and your books it all means a lot!
:)
Kara.C
You're welcome, Kara. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and a happy new year, too.
Mandy 12/13/09
Mandy, I just checked my e-mail and found out that I won your October contest yay! I hope I am not too late in responding, I was ill will appendicitis of all things and have been out of the loop. Hope your holiday season is a great one. Cheers! Dana (lilmissd)
Hi ~ Glad you're feeling better. Your book is in the mail. Mandy
Mandy,
I got to their HEA and wow! Is all I can say, very sweet!And I like her asking him to turn her; it’s what I would choose. Waiting to die and loose him forever is likening waiting for the other boot to fall, and it can be very painful. I’d rather eternity with him than countless new lives without him. Trust me I know, it hurt like hellfire.
Love your books
Kara.C
Thanks, Kara! Mandy
Hello Mandy! I got myself an early Christmas present. Your book Night's Pleasure. I wanted to get my hands on that book for so long I couldn't possibly wait any longer. If I finish it I'll wrap it neatly and just lay it under the tree. Who's to notice I read it already? Take care, Kirsten
Hi Kirsten ~ I always buy myself a Christmas present! Sometimes 2 or 3. This year, I bought myself a Jim Shore "Beauty and the Beast" figurine. Hope you enjoy the book and have a wonderful Christmas. Mandy 12/8/09
Sorry about the d, it was obviously supposed to be a N,lol.
Have a wonderful holiday Maddy, hope it's filled with lots of love, laughter, and celebrations, Dena
LOL, Dena. I hope you, too, will have a wonderful Christmas. Mandy 12/8/09
Mandy,
LOL! thanks anyway, and man it must be nice not to have to write one I’m really pulling out my hair over it, I’m afraid it'll ruin the book before they even read it.
Thanks for everything, p.s :( I’m not liking Alesandro right now, I can't believe he left her! Hanging on for their HEA - happily ever after.
kara.C
Hi Kara ~ Hang in there. You know there's HEA on the way! Mandy 12/8/09
Hello,
This time of the year is great for catching up on my reading, I have 'Immortal Sins' and 'Shadows Through Time' for starters. When in December does 'Time Travel Romance Anthology' come out, love a good time travel book, a hunky hero doesn't hurt. Happy Holidays to you and yours...Suzy
Hi Suzy ~ I hope you enjoy "Immortal Sins" and "Shadows Through Time". I don't have a pub date for the time travel anthology, just "sometime" in December. Merry Christmas to you and your loves ones. Mandy 12/6/09
Mandy, is Immortal Sin from a series or by itself? I wanted to start it but if its in the middle of a series I need to get the others. Thanks Amanda
Hi Amanda ~ Immortal Sins is a stand alone book. I hope you enjoy it. Mandy 12/6/09
Mandy,
Ask any other Q? Huh? ....how do you meet a sexy vampire? (Being sarcastic) …..although....lol
Thank you for replying and its nice to know I’m not the only one that trembles at the thought of writing a synopsis, all writers hate it huh, I guess that’s a writer’s trait like loosing pens all the time or never have a peace of paper and pen when you need it. :) And I’m curious how did you survive never writing a synopsis for twenty years, is it because your so famous and talented that the publishes just take your word for it that the book is worth publishing? I thought we had to write one for every book? Oh well.
oh and while I’m here....can i ask why in ‘Midnight Embrace’ after Analisa's first party (where she was in the carriage with Alesandro) did you lead it up to a passionate scene then cut it short? I must say i was a bit disappointed. Don’t get me wrong i liked it i was just expecting a little… well more ;) well I’m goanna get back to your book I’m nearly at the end. Thanks
Kara.
Hi Kara ~ I wrote a pretty bad synopsis when I first started looking for a publisher but after I'd been writing for a few years and my editor knew I could tell a pretty good story, it was no longer necessary. When I changed publishing houses and they asked for a synopsis, I told my agent to tell them I didn't do that . As for the love scene in the carriage, I wrote that book so long ago, I don't remember why I cut it short, but I'm sure I had a good reason. Mandy 12/6/09
Mandy,
Can you help me?
I’m at the end of polishing my manuscript however I’m panicking over the synopsis. I’m more worried about it than i am writing the book.
I’ve read text books on manuscripts and searched the internet for how to: Synopsis. But so far i haven't gained comprehension as to what exactly is a synopsis or how to write and format it. Could you possibly lend a hand and tell me what I’m supposed to do?
Thanks
Worried, Kara.C
Kara, if you'd asked advice on practially anything else, I could have helped, but a synopsis? I haven't written one in over 20 years and I wasn't good at it then. All I know is that it should highlight the main story line and be brief. Check the library for a book on how to write a romance and get it published. They might have a section of writing a synopsis, something every author I know hates to do!
Mandy 12/4/09
Madeline,
I just read your Bio and I love it. I read another author that had a Masters in English. I would have sworn that you must have studied Writing and English in college. Your stories of the old west are so gripping, detailed, and flawless. I love them. Especially Apache Runaway. I keep saying one day I am going to write a book. I however was not a English major, but a Business major.
Sharon
Hi Sharon ~ I wish I had gone to college but I got married and had kids instead :) As for my books, I love writing about the Old West and hope to get back to it one of these days. If you want to write a book, you should just do it. After all, you never know what you can to until you try! Mandy 12/1/09
I have recently decided to buy myself a reader for Christmas, and now I am planning all the books that I want to read. Could you tell me how I would go about ordering Shadows through time. There is nothing I love more than a romantic western.
Sharon
Hi Again ~ You can order Shadows Through time here Mandy 12/1/09
amanda,
I love the nights books, nights master has to be my favourite i have read them all atleast 20 times but stil cannot put them down until ive finished and cannot wait for next one.
Thank you so much. I think reading my books 20 times must be some sort of a record. Even I haven't read them that many times!!! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Mandy 11/26/09
Hi Ms. Baker. I finished Immortal Sins last night and I absolutely loved it. I have all of your Amanda Ashley books and I can't pick a favorite because I love them all. I just hate to see any of them end. Love and Hugs Misty
Hi Misty ~ Good to hear from you. I'm so happy you enjoyed Immortal Sins. Right now I'm hard at work on a new book. My critique group loves it, so that's a good sign. Take care. Mandy 11/21/09
Mandy,
I've got it, I’ve got 'midnight embrace' all the way from the U.S, i can't wait to read it, congratulations to me i now own three of your books :( i was being sarcastic, i want to own them all but there hard to get, this one took me weeks, but i got it so big grins for that :) I’m off to read it; i let you know what i think, when I’m done....
Kara.C
Hi Kara ~ I'm sorry you have so much trouble getting my books. Sure hope you enjoy Midnight Embrace! Mandy, off to see New Moon in the morning. 11/19/09
Hi Ms. Baker. Just wanted to say a quick hello and let you know I am enjoying Immortal Sins. I'm halfway through and as I read I am always so anxious about what's gonna happen next. You are so awesome. Love and Hugs Misty
Hi Misty ~ So glad you're enjoying Immortal Sins. Let me know what you think when you finish it. Mandy 11/19/09
All I can say is THANK YOU so much for allowing a mom of three to finially be able to make time for herself and get lost into the world of your amazing vampires.. finally after 13 years I have made time for me and really enjoy reading once again.. My only complaint is my eyes are tired all day because I have spent most nights with your vampires while kids are sleeping.. :) Bless you .. Tiffany
Hi Tiffany ~ What can I say? I'm sorry, but happy, that my books are keeping you up nights. As for taking time for yourself, that's something everyone should do from time to time, especially Moms. We work hard. We deserve a break now and then. Enjoy your kids while they're little. They grow up way too fast!!!! Mandy 11/19/09
Mandy,
LOL
Arr but what of the mind? a man's no good with a good body if he as dens as nails!
Though who I’m kidding Jakes hardly brain num,
All though Edwards not bad in body either!
C that's why I’m Switzerland!
Oh BTW did you know (to down under fans great displeasure) your books, as well as Catherine Anderson's hell lets face it any decent R.Writer's books are un-findable here!
In AUS. I have to wait months sometimes years to get copies of your work.
'Very frustrating'
Kara.C
Hi Kara ~ I'm sorry to hear my books are hard to find in Australia. I'll forward your letter to my editor and see what they say about it. You could probably order them from the publisher, but I'm sure the postage would cost a fortune! Mandy 11/6/09
:( I thought you were Switzerland like me?
As in you loved both Jacob and Edward. Switzerland what their calling the undecided’s now (though I’m not undecided I’ve DECIDED I love them both differently but equally) oh well....
Kara.C
LOL, Kara. Switzerland, eh? I do like them both, but I like Jake a little more. For one thing, he's got a much better bod, and I love a guy with great arms! Mandy 11/3/09
heyy! HAPPY HALLOWEEN amanda ashley!! from your HUGE fan Amanda Bonnell:) so I found a couple of poems I thought were cute.. hope you like...
1)On a spooky Halloween night,
When Goblins and witches come out to fight,
When children go out to say "Trick or Treat",
When goblins and witches and people meet.
Around the town loud noises roar,
And when you hear the sound,
"Knocking" at your door.
Should you open it?
Should you be scared?
Trick or Treaters are everywhere!
But don't you worry,
And don't you fright,
Its only one day,
One evening,
Its Halloween Night!
2)IT'S HALLOWEEN
It's Halloween! It's Halloween!
The moon is full and bright
And we shall see what can't be seen
On any other night.
Skeletons and ghosts and ghouls,
Grinning goblins fighting duels,
Werewolves rising from their tombs,
Witches on their magic brooms.
In masks and gowns
we haunt the street
And knock on doors
for trick or treat.
Tonight we are
the king and queen,
For oh tonight
it's Halloween!
Hi Amanda ~ thanks for sharig the Halloween poems! Hope you had a wonderful holiday. Mandy 11/1/09
Oh no far!
Love the photo,
Halloween is the time for monster that’s for sure; I have mine by the bucket load! My family, blood sucking, evil critters why'd I ever agree to come down to my sisters!I’d rather have my blood drained by evil vampires Anyway…
I noticed you are a day behind us,
Today is Halloween here,
But I’ll wish you a happy Halloween now!
Have fun, p.s only large mash mellows work for the werewolves’ treats....
Thank you for all you've done.
I'd really go crazy without your work everyday ESP today I see just how much I could never explain how much your books mean to me.
Thank you
Kara.C
Hi Kara ~ Happy Halloween to you, too! Thank you for your kind wishes and your kind words. I'll have to see if I can find my other Billy Ray pictures and post a few. Mandy 10/30/09
Hello,
I love reading yout books, however, would you please give the the reading order of your vampire series? I really like to read a series in order. I didn't enter your contest bwcause I am not the least bit artistic. Please keep writting. Nancy
Hi Nancy. The Night series is Night's Kiss, Night's Touch, Night's Master and Night's Pleasure. For a list of all my books, and the order written, click on My Book List in the menu bar above. I run a contest every month. Sometimes all you have to do is sign my guestbook. If you've already signed it, then you're entered the next time I draw from the guestbook. Happy Halloween. Mandy
Hi Mandy,
It's Kara,
Did you receive my poem?
'Angel in the night'
I hope you like it....really i do...lol
I stayed up all night to right it....
Oh and i heard a rumor that you have met Billy ray Cyrus?
Is that true?
Envious as hell if you have – I’ve loved his music since I was six months old (I started early) LOL
Signed little miss annoying Kara :)
Hi Kara ~ yes, I read your poem and thought it was very good! As for Billy Ray, yes, I met him several times, at concerts and at the Movieland Wax Museum, where I got to kiss him on the cheek Sigh........ The picture above is one I took at Movieland. Mandy 10/29/09
Hi
I love your books, started with Feather on the Wind and was absoulutely hooked after that. After I read all the Madeline Baker books I started on Amanda Ashley. Now I am eagerly awaiting the next book, especially the Time Travel Anthology. It is so hard to find a good Time travel romance now and days, they seem to have fallen out of fashion. Keep up the good work!!
Wow, a Feather in the Wind. That's an oldie! If you buy eBooks, I have a new time travel with Cerridwen Press titled Shadows Through Time. It should be out in paperback in about 5 months. I loved writing my time travels; unfortunately, my publisher didn't think they were selling well enough to keep me writing them. Mandy 10/27/09
Hi, Mandy
I'm not sure witch poem i should enter into your Halloween contest,i have one about children having an adventure on Halloween and then i have one (i like better) about a human going looking for her lost love (whose a vampire)every Halloween this poem being about how she finds him.I’m stumped witch would you like to read?
Kara.C
Hi Kara ~ you can enter them both, if you like :) Mandy 10/27/09
Hi Amanda I just became a fan of your work I just finished Midnight Embrace next I will be reading A Darker Dream. The first one was such a page turner I look forward to reading more of your work.I love vampires so keep them coming can't read more.
Hi ~ Happy to "meet" you! And delighted to know you're enjoying my books. As I've said so often, I love writing them, I love losing myself in another world, a world of my own making. Most of all, it's nice to be able to guarantee a happy-ever-after. I hope you enjoy A Darker Dream. Mandy 10/26/09
heyy amanda, Im still in totall love with your books, there amazing. I cant even tell you how many times i go into books stores to see if any new books are out of yours for me to read. there just so amazing, I read through them soo quickly and the endings are always the best, I read immortal sins not to long ago and im REALLy looking forward to everlasting kiss! your books keeps my mind racing with quite the imagination and i like that, thank you soo much for writting all these books! xoxo
Hi ~ So glad you enjoyed Immortal Sins and my other books. As for Everlasting Kiss, as I've said elsewhere, I love this story and its sequel. Can't wait for them to come out next year!!!!! Mandy 10/23/09
Dear Amanda,
OMG! Your books are just great. I can't wait to finish the one i'm on now. I'm currently reading "Embrace the Night". I can't wait to see wnat happens to Gabrial and Sara'a relationship. Keep writing more of your wonderful vapire books. P.S~ Your "Darker Dream" was a great book too. I'm glad you decided not to write about the old west and decided to write something new. I just went out and bought your "After Twilight"anthology. It looks like a good book. Can't wait to see whats coming next.
Thank you so much for your kind words regarding my books. I love writing them. I have a soft spot in my heart for Gabriel and "Embrace the Night". Of course, I love Rayven, too. Oh, heck, I love all my heroes! Hope you enjoy "After Twilight". Masquerade was my very first attempt at a vampire story. Mandy 10/22/09
Mandy, I LOVE your books. I am starting to collect all your books now(trying my best:)) because I can read your books over and over and over again, never get bored. I want to know when are you coming to New York City for book signing?
Emmily
Hi Emmily ~ I'm happy to know you're enjoying my books. I love it when people tell me they read them over and over again, because I do that with my favorite books, too :) As for coming to New York, that probably won't happen. I'm not much of a traveler, and I'm afraid to fly...Mandy the Chicken 10/12/09
LOL, arr yes but yours are good enough to read twenty times over. So I’d hardly get bored (smiles)
Kara
Thanks, Kara :) Mandy 10/11/09
I Love Your Amanda Ashley Books but I was Wondering When the Girls get there monthly bill (period) how would the vamps react would they stay far away or just ignore it? In every vampire romance none of the books mention it. Just a suggestion you could put a scene in ur books with that situation it would be funny and interesting. Anyway just thought I'd throw that out there. Love Your Books By The Way.
Hi Jillian ~ As I mentioned before, that's an interesting question :) and an issue I may have to consider in the future. Mandy 10/11/09
Mandy,
Just started Immortal Sins and I am loving it! I took a look at your in the works and they all sound great but the one with Kaiden Thorne Stands out!!!! I sure hope you finish this one and it gets published because I am dying to read the whole book!!! Your little snipet has me so intrigued and just DYING to read it!! Happy Reading and Writing, Janean
Hi Janean ~ So glad you're intrigued by Kaiden's story. I was just writing on it a few minutes ago and decided to take a break. I have about 1 fourth of it written and like it so far. Have a great weekend. Mandy 10/10/09
Sorry about that, maybe I should sign my posts- Crystal Adkins
Hiya Mandy, let me tell you that I'm loving Everlasting Kiss!! The review will be up soon, maybe on Mon after the weekend if you can wait that long :) LOL
Hi Crystal ~ glad you're loving the book. Can't wait for your review!!!! I really love this story, and the sequel! Oh, yes! Mandy 10/10/09
Found it strange my name didn't show with my post about your hardback books. :) Anyways, I wrote a little halloween poem and submitted for the contest! I hope I win. LOL.
Cathy L., Louisville, KY
Hi Cathy ~ Nothing is certain online! I signed your name for you. Good luck in the contest. Will mail your bookmarks tomorrow. Mandy 10/9/09
Oh, Trust me Mandy when you do read one you will absolutely love the cowboys, their gorgeous, smart and all so deliciously sensitive but they still hold a marvelous sense of maleness.
Oh my God I can’t believe I just typed that! LOL
Hope you’re not disheartened by me reading another’s books; I still love yours too in fact sadly I had to get rid of some books that didn't fit in my bag and I choose yours over another’s in a heartbeat.
And I Love what you've done to your website hope you don't mind if I write a Halloween poem?
Sounds like fun!
Kara.C
Hi Kara ~ Of course I don't mind that you read other authors. If you only bought my books, you'd only get to read 2 or 3 a year Mandy 10/9/09
Mandy, I have gone through Dead Sexy, Dead Perfect, Night's Kiss and Night's Touch! I have voraciously read these novels and loved them all. I am into the Hardback books so I am trying to be patient and get more as I can. You are a fantastic writer! Love what I've read and will definitely get into the historical romances as well. Keep up the great work! Cathy L., Louisville, KY
Thanks, Cathy! I'm not sure how many of my books make it into hardback. I get copies sometimes - that's the only way I know they're in hardback - but not always. Have a great weekend. Mandy 10/9/09
I found this Halloween poem on line and thought it was cute.
Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate,
The first one said,
"Oh my, it's getting late."
The second one said,
"But we don't care."
The third one said,
"I see witches in the air."
The fourth one said,
"Let's run, and run, and run."
The fifth one said,
"Get ready for some fun."
Then whoosh went the wind,
And out went the lights,
And five little pumpkins rolled out of sight!
Thanks,
Fallon Hadley
Hi Fallon ~ that is cute. Thanks for sharing. Mandy 10/5/09
lol well i probaly not even try to enter contest, since my name is tami
LOLOLOLOL....Mandy 10/1/09
but i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee your books amanda/madeline .
ive been reain you seen well very lon time
Happy to know you love my books! The September contest is over, but you can try again this month. Mandy 10/1/09
Sorry I know I said I’d stop bugging you but I’m just answering your question.
No she doesn’t.
She writes cowboys really.
All well, each to their own I have a thirst for all ranges of romances, I get the same when people get up me for not reading any other genre.
I figure if I wanted to read reality I’d live my life, but I don't and I’ll die believing romance is more reality based then they appear and are better for the soul then true stories, that’s my view.
Still loving your work,
Kara
Well, I've been reading mostly paranormal stuff these days, but when I get back into a cowboy mood, I'll look into her books. Mandy 10/1/09
OH I’m shocked! She's as famous and popular as you and she lives not even a state away from you!
Oh well, just thought you may like her work.
Any who, I’ll stop bugging you now.
Thanks for all your support and advice.
Good luck with your books I can't wait to read more!
Kara
LOL...sorry, didn't mean to shock you. I mainly read vampires, and I don't think she writes them, does she? Mandy 9/21/09
Hi,
I was wondering do you read any Catherine Anderson books.
Just curious! She’s really good you may like her.
Kara
No, I never have. Mandy 9/16/09
I felt the same down here no one here even remembered Sep 11.
Not one. It’s very sad.
God Bless the men and women who gave their lives to save others that day and those who risked their lives.
And I pray peace to the victims and their families I hope it becomes easier to bear as the years go on.
Kara
Amen, Kara. Amen. Mandy 9/15/09
Hi Ms. Baker. Just wanted to see how you were doing despite the tragedy 8 years ago. I took some time today to think about and pray for the victims and families. The message on your updated page was nice. Anyway, gotta go for now. Take care. Hugs Misty
Hi Misty ~ Good to hear from you. Thank you for remembering 9-11. I was disappointed that so few houses in my neighborhood flew their flags, and that our newspaper hardly mentioned it at all. How quickly we forget! Mandy 9/13/09
Mandy,
I've got it!
The recipe for chocolate vampires and mash mellow werewolves...
Needs: cooking chocolate white. Marsh mellows dark choc and strawberry jelly.
Vamps: You get cooking white choc melt it into mouldable squires. Then while it’s still soft cut little circles, and then cut a smaller rectangle with to points at each end to look like teeth.
Cook jelly and put to droplets on the fan looking teeth then freeze and eat.
Oh choc chips, dark, look good for eyes.
Wolves: flatten marsh mellow flat then cut in half so sticky sides faces up.
Mould it to have pointy ears round face and then grate the dark choc over it till it sticks to the fluffy side like fur, put eyes on again and teeth the same as the Vamps but not with blood red fangs. Freeze only till cold then eat, if you leave them to long the marsh mellows go hard, talking from experience. LOL
Hope you like my idea?
Kara
Way to go, Kara! Sounds mighty tasty!!!! Maybe we'll give it a try, come Halloween! Mandy 9/13/09
Mandy,
You said it! (Laughs) In your dear reader letter at the end of Night's Pleasure.
And I thought I’m going home for the Halloween holidays and my nephew and twin nieces LOVE vampires and werewolves, I figured we could make them, so no real idea how to make em? Well I think of something and let you know.
And I was feeling like hell after the rejection and your right I have to fight back and keep trying I realised I just needed a few days to get over it, and now I’m back! I've already finished book one and now I’m half way through book two.
So thank you for your help and inspiration it means a lot to me.
By the way I have at lest ten Vampire books, perhaps I should start on them next what with the hip over vampire romance that has seemed to come to the foreground.
Oh, and I love your photo of Jake on you home page, I mean wow....
Another point for the Jake team though I’m still Swedish on that war.
I mean who can choose? Smiles
I’m really happy I’ve finished the book granting everything I had to fight through.
Thanks for everything!
Kara
Hi Kara ~ Oh my gosh, I'm laughing here. I forgot all about that reader letter! I do remember thinking it was very clever at the time, and then I forgot about it :) Glad you're feeling better about your book.
Mandy 9/10/09
Oh, I forgot to ask in my last post, how do you make chocolate Vampires and marshmallow werewolves?
(Smile)
Kara.C
Hmmm. Chocolate vampires and marshmellow werewolves? Sounds good to me! Mandy 9/9/09
Mandy,
‘Liberty’ didn’t win, it got rejected! (crying)
How did you deal with the rejections?
This is my first official rejection even though I knew it was likely to happen it still hit hard.
I just want to give up.
What do I do?
Kara.C
Hi Kara ~ I'm sorry you lost, but if you want to be a writer, you need to get used to rejection. My first book was rejected 31 times. If I hadn't tried one more time, I wouldn't be published today. So, keep smiling and keep trying. Mandy 9/9/09
WOW, 2011 haha thats a while away, but thats ok you have tons of other books im really looking forward to reading, I even have my mom addicted to your books now to lol. well i guess ill keep you posted if i have any other questons, thanks! Amanda.B
Hi Amanda ~ 2011 sounds like it's a long way away, but heck, with the way time is flying by, it will be here before you know it. I mean, in 4 months it will be Christmas!!!! Mandy 8/25/09
Wow, I love 'A whisper of eternity' SO incredible! By the way I finished MY book! It's in editing stage now I’m so thrilled to have finished one now I have to get it published, and I thought writing it was tough
Again thanks for your help.
Kara.C
Hi Kara ~ Glad you liked A Whisper of Eternity. Kudos on finishing your book! Best of luck to you. Mandy 8/24/09
when does your new book come out in 2009!!! I cant find it any were. thank you: jessica king
Hi Jessica ~ Immortal Sins should be in stores the end of September. Mandy 8/22/09
Hi Amanda! I just LOVE your books! The first one I read was "Midnight Embrace" and it was great. You write excelently, and I have been reading every book of yours I can get my hands on. I usualy finish them in like, a single day. I am an aspiring author, and was wondering if you had any tips on publishing. That would be a new world for me. Thanks! Joy
Hi Joy ~ I'm happy to know you've enjoyed my books. As for tips on publishing, I only have two ~ write what you love to read and don't give up. There are a lot of books in the library on how to write and sell a novel. I'm sure they can give you more up-to-date info than I can. It's been years since I sold my first book. Best of luck to you. Mandy 8/22/09
heyy amanda...ok so im totally loving all the stories on the cordova family...but i would love to know when maras story will be out...i just finshed reading "nights pleasue" and at the end mara has met someone, and at the end of the novel you wrote that you are making a book based on her life..whens that comming out? so the order of the series is: "nights kiss" with brenna and roshan then its "nights touch" with vince and cara then its "nights master" with raphael and kathy then the last one was " nights pleasure with rane and savana. so whens mara's comming out? hers should be really interesting!:) thanks from ur fan amanda B.
Hi Amanda ~ I am totally amazed at the number of readers who are waiting for Mara's story. Originally, she was just going to be a minor character, but she took on a life of her own. I don't have a pub date for her story, but I'm guessing it will be sometime in 2011, since I already have 2 books scheduled for 2010. I thought her book would be the last in the series, but I'm thinking there might be at least one more after that. Mandy 8/21/09
Thanks Mandy,
You've put my mind at ease.
I have a site up for my poetry its allpoerty.com then it's under Kara Cullen.
I'm glad you didn't change the ending it was great, though I kind of knew Mira would show up she had too.
I'm onto 'A whisper of eternity' now I’m having a kind of A.A marathon it's fun.
Thanks again for your help.
Kara.C
Hi Kara ~ I didn't change the end of the book, I just added a little more to it, but the publisher said it was too late to change it. Too bad, cause I thought the addition, brief as it was, was really good. Happy to know you're enjoying my books.
Mandy 8/21/09
Hi,
Thanks for answering me I was so shocked, Thanks.
Um, Yes it’s both it’s as though my brain is slowly shutting down.
The other day I was talking to a friend and she asked me to tell her my current story I’m working on, ‘Saving Isabella’ it was less then three months ago that I wrote chapters one-three and even less since I last re-read them but I drew a blank, as if the information was there but it had a black cloud over it I couldn’t remember, it really scared me I forgot my OWN work, it wasn’t my finest hour.
It also happens with other minor things as well, walking from one room to the other and forgetting why, so on and so on….
It’s always a pain to ask anyone read my work as if it would kill them so I am lead to believe it’s not worth it.
But despite all I can’t stop writing. I love it but I don’t want to do it just for fun, I can’t stand it when no one reads what I write it’s as though ‘why’d I bother….?’
I can’t believe I could loose everything if my mind goes. Could you live in a world without your characters? I know I can’t.
P.s I’ve finished Night’s Touch bloody brilliant! Trapping them all in the house like that, i mean WOW.
Hi Kara ~ you're not alone. I have trouble telling people about my books, too, and even about what I'm currently writing. As for going into a room and forgetting what you went for, everyone does that!
Have you thought of starting a blog and posting some of your writing there? You might be able to get some feedback that way.
Bloody brilliant? Wow, thank you so much! I tried to rewrite part of the end, but it was too late to make the change. Anyway, much luck with your writing. Mandy 8/19/09
Hi, Amanda
As everyone else I love your books, especially your paranormal ones, like Lisa ‘Dead Perfect’ was my first book I read by you, needless to say I loved it and thus began my thirst for the vampiric love stories you write.
I love the part where Savannah pokes his fangs I laughed for hours after that.
I'm currently reading ‘Night's touch’ (unfortunately I’ve read them out of order so I already know about Cara and the twins even though I’m not up to that part yet) have you or are you planning to write one about Vince and Cara’s OTHER son?
Your books have meant a LOT to me, you’re so inspiriting and entertaining, i love your work. Besides praising your talent I wanted to ask, I’m a romance writer for nearly seven years ever since I was thirteen. However I’m finding it incredibly hard to focus on my talent and characters and less on the criticism of many. I’m terrified I’m not really a good writer (as I’ve had nothing published yet) and that it’s all in my head just like the millions of stories and adventures.
I’m getting pretty sick it’s threatening to take away my memory my stories Doctor’s say there’s nothing they can do. I’m worried should I just give up writting?
Again love your work,
Kara Cullen
Hi Kara ~ Night's Master is Rafe's story, Night's Pleasure is Rane's story.
As for your writing, I wouldn't worry about what anyone else says about your work. I'm a little confused about what you're forgetting. Are you forgetting what you're writing, or just having memory lapses?
It took me 6 years and 31 rejections before I found a publisher. I would suggest you pick your favorite story, polish it until it's the best you can do, and then look for a publisher. You could subscribe to Romantic Times magazine. They publish articles for beginning writers. You can join Romance Writer's of America if there's a chapter where you live. There are tons of books in the library on how to write a romance and get it published. I hope this helps! Mandy 8/17/09
Mandy,
Love the cover for First Love, Wild Love. Although i already have the book from the first printing i just may collect this one for the cover alone. I cant wait for some of your ebooks to come out in paperback that i dont have by Madeline Baker. Becky, Sacramento, Ca
Hi Becky ~ It is a nice cover, isn't it? I was really happy to find out they've decided to reissue some of my older books. Mandy 8/12/09
oh yeah and ps. ive been trying to find a pic of you to see what you look like, cant find one. how come? dont like ur pic on ur novels or web? amanda:)
My photo is in the back of some of my older books. I guess I like being mysterious
Mandy 8/10/09
heyy amanda, I had a co worker introduce me to one of your books called "nights touch" and i absolutly loved it! once i was done reading it i went out and bought another one of ur books called "dead perfect" im half way through and its sooo good, you keep your writting sooo detailed that it makes me feel like im right there. I like it beacuse i feel like im in my own world when i read ur books, just helps me to escape from reality...at least for a bit. well thank you :)
Hi ~ Happy to know you enjoyed Night's Touch. There are 3 other books in the series.
Night's Touch is Book 2. The first one is Night's Kiss. Then Night's Touch, Night's Master, and Night's Pleasure. I'm glad you're enjoying Dead Perfect. Be sure to tell your co-worker hello for me. Mandy 8/10/09
I would love to read Night's Pleasures. Good luck to all
Hello, i was wanting the reading order of the books written to date instead of a written order of the books to date. i love your books but i would like to read the individual series in the proper order. thank you
is there any possible way to get a reading order on the books
Hi ~ If you go to the top of the page and click on the link "My Book List" you'll find a complete list of all my books listing the year published and the order of the series books. Hope that helps. If not, email me. Mandy 8/6/09
Love your books, keep them coming.
Thanks! Mandy 8/5/09
Hi Mandy! Hope all is well and you're enjoying your summer! I'm so excited, I finally got my second copy of A Darker Dream - now I can retire my first copy lovingly packed away in tissue to protect whats left of it. I noticed on your poll for favorite vampires one of my favorites was left off - Richard Roxburgh from Van Helsing. He had tough competition with Hugh Jackman...b
