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All Hallow’s Eve: Interview & Giveaway with Jeanne Stein [NOW CLOSED]
by Carolyn • Posted in Uncategorized
Today I welcome Jeanne Stein, author of the fab Anna Strong Vampire Chronicles. There are five books in the series so far and you have the chance to win one book in the series, along with collectable book magnets and pens! So make sure you enter the contest at the end of the interview!
BCC: Hi Jeanne! It’s great to have you here on Book Chick City and part of my All Hallows Eve event.
JS: Thanks for inviting me!
BCC: How long did it take to fully create the character Anna Strong? She sure is a kick-arse girlie!
JS: I think I’ve been developing Anna all my writing life. She has been the protagonist in just about every book I’ve ever written. The difference is when I decided to make her a vampire, it all came together. Here we had a woman who was a bounty hunter so you know she’s no wilting flower. She was kick-ass as a human. She’s kick=ass as a vampire. She was sexually aggressive as a human. She’s sexually aggressive as a vampire. But she’s also loyal, loving and has a strong moral compass. She’s a good person at heart.
BCC: Your fifth book in the Anna Strong series, Retribution, was released this August. Can you tell my readers a bit about it, without giving too much away?
JS: In Retribution, Anna faces an old foe, the black witch Belinda Burke. Belinda has cast a spell on Anna’s friend, Culebra, and when Daniel Frey tries to help, both their lives are put in danger. But Belinda is up to more than revenge. She’s discovered a way to use vampire blood in an anti-ageing cream that rejuvenates human women in a remarkable way. Unfortunately, it has side effects and the method Burke uses to extract the blood is right out of a textbook on medieval torture. This story also features a character from my story in Many Bloody Returns, the good witch Sophie.
BCC: How long does it take you to write a novel?
JS: Ideally, I’d like nine months to write a book. I usually get between five and six months. The publishing schedule determines deadlines.
BCC: What are your favourite genres to read?
JS: I read a lot of Urban Fantasy, as you might guess. There’s a reason it’s the fastest growing genre in the business. There are so many wonderful writers and intriguing characters being introduced all the time, my TBR pile just keeps growing.
BCC: Do you have a favourite time of day or place you like to write?
JS: I write in the mornings usually. Early. Between six and eleven am. And I have a great writing space. I have my computers and reference books and all my favorite things around me. It’s like having an office—when I’m there, I’m there to work.
BCC: What influenced you to write within the Urban Fantasy genre?
JS: Freedom. In Urban Fantasy I can combine elements of mystery and thrillers and paranormal and romance in any way I want.
BCC: What was the trigger behind the Anna Strong series?
JS: Probably a combination of loving the vampire genre, loving Buffy and Angel, and realizing the character I’d been carrying around in my head for years was perfect for this kind of series.
BCC: What are you working on now?
JS: Just finished and turned in the sixth book in the series, Chosen, and am beginning work on the seventh. I’m also working on a novella featuring Anna that will introduce some back story I haven’t been able to work into the books.
BCC: Have you any plans to write a novel outside of the Anna Strong series?
JS: I’m hoping to be able to get the go-ahead for a project I’m working on with a co-author, Susan Smith. We are developing an idea for a novel set in World War I. Angels and demons. It will be very different from what I’ve done so far.
BCC: What are you reading at the moment?
JS: At Comic Con this year I met Darcre Stoker (yes, a relative of Bram Stoker.) He and co-author Ian Holt are writing a sequel to the original Dracula. I was lucky enough to get an advanced reading copy so that’s what I’m reading now.
Thanks Jeanne! If you would like to know more about Jeanne and her books then head on over to her website: www.jeannestein.com
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Okay, onto the CONTEST!!!!
For the chance to win one book from the series (winners choice), along with these lovely book magnets and pens.
All you have to do is the following:
1. Follow this blog
2. Follow me on twitter (use link on sidebar)
3. Leave a comment letting me know which book from the series you would like to win and also your email address.
This contest is open WORLDWIDE! Contest ends 31st October. Winners will be announced 1st Nov!
GOOD LUCK!!
61 Comments
+1 i am a follower
+1 i am a follower on twitter [@rubybabydoll]
i'd like "The Becoming" please.
rubs.escalona [at] gmail.com
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I'm already a follower and on twitter (Liz_Sara) and would like the first book in the series 'The Becoming' please.
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Great interview! I had never heard of her books and now I have so I'm truly intrigued!
+1 I'm a follower
+1 I follow you on Twitter @truebookaddict
I'd like the first book in the series, The Becoming
Thanks!
miller4plusmore(at)bellsouth(dot)net
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I'm a follower here and on twitter.
I would love to win The Becoming.
Thanks.
rekitty96(at)gmail(dot)com
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I'm a follower her and on twitter (AilsaCF).
I'd love to win the first book in the series, because I haven't read any of them before, and I'm always on the lookout for new vampire series'. (seri?)
These look fun!
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+1 i am a follower
+1 i am a follower on twitter
I'd like Blood Drive. I've read The Becoming and loved it!!!!
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+1 follower
+1 Following on twitter
Would love "the Becoming" since it's the starter
lastrideusa AT yahoo DOT com
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+1 i am a follower
+1 i am a follower on twitter (bbricke)
I'd like Retribution.
bbricke AT yahoo DOT com
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I am a follower, I would like to win book 1 since I haven't read any in the series and i am heading to follow you on Twitter.
lillyswistek@gmail.com
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Loved the interview. And I would love to win a copy of The Becoming. Have this one I wish list for so long.
I'm a follower of the blog and on twitter(Susi_Sunshine)
thegeekybookworm(a)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for the chance to win.
Have a nice week!
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Hi
Thank you for the great interview with Jeanne!
I Follow you on Twitter & am a Member here.
I'd pick Book One!
All the best,
RKCharron
xoxo
PS – email's in Blogger Profile
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Stopping by to say Hello to Jeanne!
I have read all of the Anna Strong books and loved each and every one. Great heroine plus great story equals terrific reading!
No need to enter me in the contest.
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I like that she writes urban fantasy because of the freedom it gives her. Great interview.
I follow the blog and twitter.
I'd like the first in the series if possible, since this would be my first experience with this author.
great giveaway.
savvyverseandwit AT gmail DOT com
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I haven't read this series but I have heard nothing but rave reviews so I would love to win the first book to get me started.
Im a follower
Following on twitter
usignolc(at)yahooDOTcom
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Hello! I'm a follower here and on twitter. I'd love to win The Becoming.
Thank you!
carianmoonlight at gmail dot com
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Awesome give away I love this series. I would be interested in the last book I have the rest.
jomullane@bluemarble.net
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I have not read this series yet, I do think I have a copy of the last book. It always gets great reviews. Great interview. I think I would be a morning writer too, or really late.
+follower
+follow on twitter
Elie (Ellz Readz)
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Looking for a hint, how many letters have you published so far, I am only counting 5 including today.
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+1 I'm a follower
+1 I follow you on Twitter @elaing8
If I were to win I'd like the first book The Becoming
elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net
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Wow, the ARC of Dracula is super cool! Hope you are enjoying it!
I'm a follower.
I'd like to win Blood Drive, since I own the 1st and last already. (how does that happen?!)
bacarleton(at)gmail(dot)com
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How many times can I mess this up
Sorry!
I'm a follower through Google Friend Connect
I'm a follower on Twitter @Ryan_Groff
I would like The Becoming
fforgnayr@yahoo.com
Thank you so much for the giveaway
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1. Follow this blog
2. Follow me on twitter @JennSicu
3. I would like The Becoming
jennsicurella at verizon dot net
Jennifer @ Reading with Tequila
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This authoress is soo cute. I love her picture.
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I would like to enter for Retribution. Thank you! Enjoyed the interview.
I am a Follower.
I also am a follower on Twitter.
cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com
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+1 I follow your blog
+1 follow on twitter
@morgansl
I would like "The Becoming".
My email is sandee_m (at) yahoo (dot) com
Thank you!
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I am already a follower and BCC, you actually got me to join Twitter! Yay for you!
I would love to win the first book in the series as I have never read them but they sound fabulous.
Thanks for the great opportunity!
~ Lori (mrshedgy@yahoo.com)
http://www.psychoticstate.blogspot.com
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Great interview!
Stalking your blog. Check.
Stalking you on Twitter. Check. (@thebookvixen)
Please enter me for The Becoming. I would love to try out this series.
thebookvixen[at]gmail.com
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Great interview! I've never heard of these books before; now I'm going to check them out!
I am a follower of your blog.
I'm a follower on Twitter @Gofita
hmsgofita at hotmail dot com
I'd like "The Becoming" the first in the series please!
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+1 blog follower
+1 twitter follower
Blood drive looks awesome
lilychild713AThotmailDOTcom
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Wow– lot's of comments already. Any questions? I'll be popping by today–we're snowed in!
jeanne
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Following the blog and on Twitter (mindfulmusings)! I wold like the first book, The Becoming!
Thanks for the contest!
n_monzyk_27@yahoo.com
Natalie @ Mindful Musings
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I follow your blog
I follow on Twitter @Lingeorge
I would like "The Becoming" to read through the series.
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Thanks for the contest. I'd like to win "Blood Drive."
+1 follower
rosie0512 @ hotmail . com
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"JS: Freedom. In Urban Fantasy I can combine elements of mystery and thrillers and paranormal and romance in any way I want."
YES, this is why I love reading Urban Fantasy! Great interview! Thanks Ms. Stein and BCC.
BCC, I'm a fan of yours so I'm already following your blog and I'm following you on twitter.
I'd love to have the first book in this series since I like to start at the beginning. Cheers!
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+1 I follow your blog
+1 I follow you on twitter (@jone402)
I'd like The Becoming if I win.
joderjo402 AT gmail DOT com
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I am a follower.
I am following you on twitter (CrystalGB)
I have not read any of this series. So my choice would be book 1.
Crystal816{at}hotmail{dot}com
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This series looks really good! Thank for the interview.
I would love a chance to win the first book.
+1 I'm a follower
+1 Also follow on twitter
WilowRaven[at]yahoo[dot]com
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Hi Jeanne Retribution sounds interesting. Loved the interview. Interesting how you said once you made Anna a Vampire it just came together after being in you all these years…
I would love to read all 5 of your books they sound very intriguing, but if I had to pick just one I guess
I would choose "The Becomming"
so I could start at the beginning, but I wouldn't mind getting any of them like I said they all sound great. Thanks for the Interview.
Im a follower
misty_labean@yahoo.com
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thanks to all for the nice comments.I love writing Anna Strong and hope to do so for many books to come!
Jeanne
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I'm a follower and I would love to win The Becoming because I haven't started this series yet.
lilazncutie1215(at)yahoo(dot)com
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+1 I'm a follower
+1 I follow you on Twitter
I would like to have the first book in the series.
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I would like to have "The Becoming" please.
+1 I'm a follower
+1 I follow you on Twitter (alicia0605)
aliciahall0605(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
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I already follow you on twitter @sherieannb
I would like to win The Watcher, but any one of the books would be nice to read, love the story lines.
sheriebuck@btinternet.com
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As I haven't read any of this books yet the first one will do
I follow you on twitter (sheeredry) and on your blog!
sheere.dry@gmail.com
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I would love to read The Becoming, please.
Im a follower on the blog and on twitter. Thanks!
battyaboutbats at gmail.com
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Yay for another great contest =)
I am a follower of your blog and on twitter.
I would like to win the first book cause I haven't read this series yet =)
Thank you!
(my email is on my profile)
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I would love to win the first book in the series.
I follow on this blog
I am a friend on Goodreads
I follow on Twitter
Layersofthought(at)gmail(dot)com
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+1 Follower
I'd love to play for The Becoming please.
lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Awesome giveaway! These books have been on my tbr list for quite some time.
+1 follower
+1 follower on twitter (@casey625)
I'd like "The Becoming"
paranormalfanatic@gmail.com
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+1 I am a follower
I would love to have Watcher as I have the first two.
latomli (at) yahoo (dot) com
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I'm a follower of both the blog and on twitter (@jamers84).
I haven't heard of this series before your post so I should probably start at the beginning.
jamiehanna84@gmail.com
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I would love the Becoming, the first book since I have not read any of these.
but they do look wicked, gotta love a stunning cover.
+1Follower
+1 Follow on twitter
blodeuedd1 at gmail dot com
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+1 I'm a follower
+1 Follower for Twitter (josef 195)
I'd love to start the series with the first book 'The Becoming'~!
makotolightning (at) hotmail (dot) com
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I would love the Becoming, the first book.
I'm a follower.
djeanq(at)gmail(dot)com
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+1 I'm a follower
+1 Follow on Twitter (@Jullysay)
I haven't read the series yet so would like to win the first book "The Becoming".
jen4777[at]hotmail.com
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Thank you for this international contest!
+1 I'm already a follower
+1 I'm follower on twitter (@shinodita)
I'd like to win "The Becoming".
Thanks again!
- Kiara
kiara.dg(at)gmail.com
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I love finding new authors (and books!) to look out for
1. blog follower
2. twitter follower (@faeriexflash)
3. I'd like to win the first book in the series por favor!
piratepenguinreads(at)gmail(dot)com
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Another awesome giveaway. These covers are totally amazing. Please include me in this drawing.
I follow and I'm following on Twitter @sageraven
I would want the first book of the series if I had to choose. Thanks Again! Indigo
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More great comments– thsnks all for playing.
I missed Einice's question asking how many books I've written. Five of the Anna Strong. I've also had stories pub'd in three anthologies: Many Bloody Returns, Scene of the Crime, and the Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance, Vol. II. They aren't Anna stories though the one in MBR features Sophie, the witch from Retribution. The next story is in Girls, Guns and Monsters and that does feature Anna. I think it's scheduled for a Feb. release.
thanks for asking–
Jeanne
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+1 follower
+1 follower on twitter @throuthehaze
I would like The Becoming. Thanks!
Raelena
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
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I'd like the first book in the series, please.
I follow your blog, and follow you on Twitter.
BrigidsBlest@yahoo.com
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1. I follow your blog.
2. I follow you on Twitter.
3. I would like to have the first book in the series – The Becoming.
Thank you and Happy Halloween,
Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net
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