An Immortal Interview with J.K. Coi
*camera zooms in on a room on the ship that has been decorated to look like a piratey version of Inside the Actor’s Studio, complete with pirated theme music, with the major exception of the part of James Lipton. Camera zeroes in on Edward Cullen, star of the Twilight series, who looks broody and sullen, even as he looks devastatingly handsome and perpetually windblown. The camera zooms to a close-up of Edward’s mouth, then lowers to follow the open trail of his slightly unbuttoned shirt*
Hellion: Sin! What did I tell you about camera privileges!
*camera immediately zooms out and shows the entire studio, where now a new face has appeared, of a beautiful young woman who is smiling*
Edward: *giving a shy grimace of a smile* Hello, I am Edward Cullen…
*wild fan screaming*
Hellion: Sin, I mean it! For the love of God…
Edward: *blushing* Thanks, um, I’m Edward Cullen and I am very honored to be hosting here today on the Romance Writer’s Revenge, along with our special guest, J.K. Coi, author of The Immortal series...
*wild fan screaming*
Hellion: Sin!
Sin: It wasn’t me. It was the Vixens.
Terri: And me too.
Chance: Ye mean we can’t do any screamin’? But she’s an author, she is, we always scream for authors…
Hellion: You’re right. Continue screaming.
*wild fan screaming*
J.K.: Hello Pirates! Is it just me, or does the ship look different from this side of the yard arm? Oh, and hey there Eddie, what’s new? I can call you Eddie, right?
Edward: Actually—
J.K.: Great, thanks! You know, for an undead bloodsucker, you’re a pal.
Edward: Yeah, sure. That’s what I always say. *heavy sarcasm* Anyway, let’s get back on track. You are the author of The Immortal series. J.K.--*turning his intense gaze to her*--please tell us what these books are about.
J.K.: Oh, the books! Thank you, Eddie. Actually, I think you’d fit right into the world of the Immortals, although I can’t figure out if you’d be one of the good guys or the bad guys—then again, all my warriors also tend to straddle the fence on that one too.
The Immortals are destiny’s demon hunters. They have been chosen by the divine powers that be to protect the world from hell’s escaped convicts—demons that have made their way out of their extra fiery alternate dimension and now seek to ravage the earth as they prepare the way for the return of Mastema, the demon king.
Edward: Interesting. Immortals who protect humans from demons and other things that go bump in the night. *tilts head glamorously* Like vampires. *more fan screaming*
J.K.: Yes, as a matter of fact, vampires do play a role in some of the books. A particularly nasty one made his presence known in book 2, Immortal Kiss.
Edward: What have you got against vampires? Some of us are perfectly respectable, vegetarians even, minding our own business and not getting involved with humans—
J.K.: Except for Bella, of course.
Edward: *sullen narrowed look* Well, she makes things difficult. I’m just saying not all vampires are evil. Is there any room in your future books for a peace with the vampires?
J.K.: Actually, not all of the vamps in my world are eeevil. In fact, one of them was so mysterious and sexy that I couldn’t help but give him a story of his very own and I’m working on it now. Justice is just one of those men—dangerous, hard, hot as hell...Oh, but you wouldn’t know what that’s like, right, Eddie?
Edward: *blushing* No, I’ll just have to use my imagination, I suppose. *clears throat* This latest book—Forever Immortal—features an Immortal and a Demon. Talk about a lion and the lamb teaming up. How hard is it to make such a character redeemable?
J.K.: I think the thing to keep in mind when you’re trying to redeem a demon—or any other character who has to be transformed from villain into hero or heroine—is not to force a 180 degree character reversal. The lion can never be a lamb. The demon within isn’t going to magically disappear and leave a well-adjusted social do-gooder in its wake. I try to make the shift more subtle, to make it about recognizing a need to change, while realizing that the internal struggle will always be there. But the demon will have gained an advantage (like love) to make the fight against evil worth all the pain—and there will be pain. Because there can be no redemption without sacrifice.
Edward: You sound just like Bella. You optimists will never learn, will you?
J.K.: Right. Optimist is exactly the word I think of when wanting to describe her too.
Edward: *droll look* Moving on. What is Forever Immortal about?
J.K.: Forever Immortal has two main themes. The first is about learning to see beyond the masks we all wear, even our own. The second is about understanding that everyone needs help sometimes, and it’s okay to lean on the people that we love when life is overwhelming.
Edward: What do you love most about this book?
J.K.: I love this book for a lot of things. I’ve been looking forward to Gideon’s story since I introduced him in the first book—I loved the way he sparkled with life and energy. I also loved Lyssa’s strength and bravery, not many people could survive what she has and come out of it with their sanity—not to mention their life. This book was also exciting because it begins a new chapter in the war against Mastema (which I won’t give away here). But mainly I loved this book for the back and forth between Gideon and Lyssa. Their romance is supercharged with emotion. Anger, pain, love, longing—all of it mucho intensito.
Edward: Sounds a bit angsty—not that I would know anything about that. Is the Immortal series an ongoing series, or do you have a plan of where the series will end? For instance, Colleen Gleason (another vampire hater) had her series arc over five books, but Sherrilyn Kenyon has a Dark-Hunter series (also not a fan of vampires) and the stories and world-building are never-ending. Both are very successful series. Which is yours more like?
J.K.: I would hope it’s like both, in so much as it becomes very successful! And actually, there is a very specific end to this series—two more books that are still in the planning stages at this point. Granted, I am working on a book featuring a hero that has appeared in the Immortal series, but it will still be going off in a very different direction and the new books will not showcase the Immortals at all.
Edward: My story was turned into a Hollywood blockbuster—a freak accident really, I was never expecting that—I never really understood the draw of vampires on the teenage girl psyche. *glances up at Sin who blows him a kiss* Or even the non-jailbait variety. Why do you think characters like your Immortals are so popular with our culture? What draws you to writing about such dark characters?
J.K.: Honestly, I think there’s darkness in all characters. It’s what creates our all-important conflict and drives the story. The character doesn’t have to be a vampire or a demon to be dark, just broken and torn between good and evil. It’s an internal thing that comes in many different forms—I just use the paranormal background because it’s what I’m familiar with and the kind of story that fits my voice the best. However, as to why this genre is so popular right about now...I couldn’t say. I have no idea why the trends flow the way they do. Most of the time I think there’s a catalyst (like Harry Potter) that starts the ball rolling until something as utterly fantastic but completely different takes the stage and makes way for another genre.
Edward: *baffled look around* Who’s Harry Potter?
Sin: Nobody.
Edward: *shrugging* Okay. Can you tell us a little bit about your next project?
J.K.: Right now I’m writing Absolute Justice (–yes, still). I can’t say too much about it, except that...it’s a vampire book! Also, I’ve just entered into a new contract with Samhain Publishing to re-release my novella The Trouble With Destiny, so you should see the new improved version coming soon!
Edward: *reaches out and takes J.K.’s hand courteously and kisses the back of it* Ms. Coi, I just wanted to thank you for being my guest here today—even if you aren’t a fan of vampires—and wish you much continued success with your Immortal series. I would like to ask what you will be doing this summer—and also if there is anything you would like to ask our readers?
J.K.: Thank you for being so gracious, Edward. I’m sure Bella would approve. And thanks to all the pirates for having me on board today! It’s always a blast.
As to my summer, unfortunately the trip to Italy will have to be postponed. This summer is going to be pretty dull for me. Hubby and Kiddo both have two months off, so they’ll be ditching me to go to the cottage while I slave away at the day job and spend my nights alone at home—hopefully writing. However, I’m looking forward to a camping trip or two and a couple of long weekends at the beach.
So what do you all think is “the next big thing” in romance? Will we see a resurgence in historicals (I think it’s already here, actually) and do you think there can be anything new in the paranormal genre or has it all been done to death? Oh, and what are your summer plans? 
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59 comments:
The themes in FI sound really interesting! I'm excited to check our your new book... I haven't read a lot of paranormal but I'm so curious. And, of course, you're the lovely J.K. so of course I plan to read it!
I couldn't tell you what the next big thing in romance might be. I think historicals have always remained strong so I couldn't say I think there will be a resurgence but I'd like to see some historicals in non-19th century eras.
Ah summer. I'm going to read, relax, and finish this damn WIP!
Welcome aboard ta both J.K. and Eddie here... I be the workin' bartender board the ship, so if ya want anythin' special, jus' let me know.
Eddie? Did I hear that right? Ya be a vegetarian? Well, I might 'ave some carrot juice down under the bar.
*bends down, rummages a bit and rises with a dusty bottle...blows the dust off and wipes the bottle next wit' 'er sleeve...
Here ya be! This stuff don't go bad now, do it? Here now, might put some color in yer face. Lad, ya need more sun!
J.K.? How 'bout a Seething Passion? Me own recipe...
Now, me summer plans... 'elp me DH survive searchin' fer a job. Workin' on me WIP, query, query, query...oh, and the Nationals. Tendin' me mum after knee replacement surgery. It be a chaotic season fer me...
Next trend? Well, I be 'oping fer pirates ta sweep in and take the romance industy by storm. Specially pirates who love time traveling witches...like what I write! I think I got a new twist on the idea...
Sin! He said carrot juice were fine!
Does 'e always make that face?
I'm just back from a long weekend at Chichester.....thanks for the Father's Day good wishes Terri .... You always manage to surprise me! :D
I visited Jane Austen's house at Chawton en route and was amazed to see the tiny round table on which she wrote. There was only room for a single sheet, together with ink-pot and quill. Nothing like my desk which is covered with documents, ref books, publications etc. Writing must have been another world in her day!
Great to see you aboard Kris. I now count myself as one of your greatest fans and will certainly be getting Gideon's story. When writing a new book, do you deliberately 'prepare the ground' for follow up stories by leaving loose threads, unexplained mysteries, unexplored romantic attachments etc or does the next book just follow naturally?
I liked the way that you introduced an element of science into your stories, and I just finished Toni Blake's 'One reckless summer' where the heroine is an amateur astronomer.
I wonder if the romance community is gradually latching on to the romance of science. What could be more romantic than striving to push back the frontiers of knowledge to reveal ultimate truth. In Hawking's words 'To understand the mind of God'.
I have no idea if it will happen but I would love to see academic scientists taking stronger roles in romance novels. As well as the 'mind of God' we might then see the 'romance of creation' and 'the humanity and vulnerability of scientists'
Fabulous Blog! 8)
One can never have enough paranormal! I love all those alpha preternatural bad boys... Including Justice... but I believe he belongs to Ely, so hands off girls.
Awesome, awesome story people... pick it up if you haven't already, these immortals are really to die for!
Vixen here screaming, and not for Edward. Kris's stuff is just so good, snappy dialogue, great sexual tension, edgy, delicious, etc. Plus the covers are pretty (like Edward---and J.K. Coi!). I have no idea what's going to be hot next, except I hope all my writing friends are in on it!
Wow! I had to open the office today so thought I'd get in early before everyone else. LOL! Was I wrong!
I love love love this interview and I love that when asked about the book, you go right to the themes. There's a pitch lesson right there, ladies. LOL! Other than Nationals and adjusting back to normal (NO SCHOOL!) life, reading your Immortal series is on my summer agenda. I should be caught up by fall. :)
So you have a release date for Absolute Justice?
Oh, and thanks for doing the interview, Edward. And for sitting so long for us to get the lighting right. That sparkle thing is hard to work around. ;)
That was "Do you have...." Did you see the part about opening the office? LOL! I was pulling into the parking lot this morning at a time I'd normally be hitting the snooze. Off for coffee!
Quantum, I like you're thinking about science in romance. I don't know where it came from but the heroine in my novel is a scientist in Victorian England and the whole science concept has really drawn me in!
Q - You'll like Courtney Milan's book coming out next year. (Or is it later this year? I can't remember.) The hero is a scientist of sorts. Very practical, logical, and rational minded. Which leads to him not understanding the heroine at all. LOL!
Steph - How far along are you? Any chance there will be some pages I can read at Nationals? (Not hinting at all....)
Ahoy Mates! – yep, that’s all I’ve got. :)
You know, that’s a pretty scary picture to wake up to. I think a close-up of Eddie (or Bella, for that matter) would have worked nicely.
Stephanie! I hope you get a chance to relax. I don’t have much holidays this summer, and hubby and kiddo are going to be home for two whole months—I might just go crazy. If my next book is about a heroine in a mental institution, you’ll know why.
Specialty pirates and time traveling witches eh? Sounds especially interesting. Maybe a space opera kind of thing?
Oooh, Chance--I want to know what you put into a "seething passion", but yeah, whatever it is count me in. I'll take two to start :)
Q, thank you! You know, I've always had a great interest in science (I did pretty well in school)--maybe that's why I married a sexy scientist-turned-science-teacher :)
The great thing about writing romance is, of course, that your heroes and heroines can be anyone--doing anything! Lawyers. Accounts. Demon hunting smart-assed warriors. Even scientists!
Tiff and Maggie (and Ely)--my CPs and great friends. No one could ever ask for greater support!
*kisses*
We're all going to be squeeing and sighing and scrambling to the store to get their books in no time flat. Mags and Tiff, time is going to FLY! I can't wait!
Terri, I can't believe you won't have a paper to work on for the whole summer! :) And you're going to Nationals! You'll get to see Tiff!
LOL, and I hate to tell you this, but answering the one question with "themes" is just my way of avoiding having to restate my backcover blurb :)
No clue what the next big thing is, but I think that any writer who can write a good and involving story, with believable and sympathetic characters, will do well in any genre, even writing about the more common themes in that genre (such as vampires, demons, etc).
I'm looking forward to reading Forever Immortal - I've already read and enjoyed the rest of the series!
Steph, what kind of scientist is your heroine? How are you getting around the stereotype about women doing that kind of work in your historical time period?
Thanks Chris! And you're absolutely right, no matter the "hot genre of the moment", what people really want is a great story with characters that touch their heart in some way. If you can do that, people will recognize it, and you're on your way.
J.K. - That no paper FORVER! LOL! Sorry, I'm kind of giddy about that. Done. D-O-N-E DONE. ONE final left, a little team report of this business simulation thing, and I'm FREE FREE FREE.
Which means lots more reading time. *sigh* Doesn't that sound lovely?
And if that's the case, great way to dodge there. If someone asks what my book is about, I usually just say, "It's a romance." Like that should be plenty of information. LOL!
Terri, Forever!? You’re absolutely certain you won’t get twitchy in about a year? Maybe just one more course… Do I sound like a pusher? :)
Hi JK! *resisting a fan squeal* and Edward. Welcome aboard:)
I wish you much success with Forever Immortal, and even more success finishing "Absolute Justice".
Do you see writing in any other genre other than paranormal in your future?
I'm with some of the rest of the crew, I haven't seen a down swing in the historical genre, and I hope that continues.
I actually started a two week vacation on Monday. Taking the kiddo to Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio for a few days. He and his dad will ride rollercoasters and I will be relaxing on the shores of Lake Erie reading and hopefully writing:)
::sigh:: not nearly far enough along as I'd like, Terri! I might take a day off from work to see if I can get a little bit more ahead before nationals. We'll see. Can't wait to see you!!!!
How's your stuff coming along, now that it's summer?
J.K. -- my heroine is an astronomer (actually modeled after a popular woman astronomer of that time) and the fact that she's in science definitely brings her a fair share of enemies...
*fan squeal* JK!! Welcome aboard! It's so wonderful to have you here!!
*cool look to Edward* Hello Edward.
It's so hard to ignore him. *biting lip*
I love Immortals. I love everything about them right down to their fence straddling ways. I'm very much looking forward to the second book and since the para is my usual genre to read, I will be coveting this book.
For me, paras are the bees knees. I love vampires and demons and witches and warlocks and faeries and pixies and banshees and goblins. I love the whole bit. I have hopes that someday I will be a vampire.
I continue to hope that paras and urban fantasy novels stay REALLY popular so that there is a chance I can make it before the decline.
You know, J.K., you're standing way too close to the gang plank to be speaking in this way. *gives evil eye* FOREVER.
Okay, I'm considering getting the MBA, but only considering and that will be off in the future. After I've enjoyed some normal years again.
Steph - A day off is always good, just unplug the internet if you do it. LOL!
I'm on the home stretch of the school stuff then July is "Jump Into Writing" month for me. The brain is churning with activity already. LOL! Okay, so the activity is more anxiety than anything else, but churning all the same.
Lisa, Have tons of fun in Cedar Point!—the only thing we have here is Canada’s Wonderland, and I haven’t even been there since I was a teenager. I’m hoping kiddo will be old enough next year to try it. He’ll be seven (and a half—I’m sure he will insist on pointing out).
I’m not going to be writing strictly paranormal. I currently have something contemporary on my WIP pile, as well as a new project I’m outlining right now—maybe still a bit paranormal :)
Oh, I want to hear more about this contemporary idea!
Lisa - I LOVE Cedar Point. Haven't been there since my kiddo was 1. (She'll be 10 next month. How did that happen?!) I road the Millenium the year it started and it was amazing. But I still love the Magnum.
Thanks for the great interview! I'd also like to hear about JK's contemp WIP.
For my summer plans...It's been a hard year for me so far, but I'm excited to say I'm heading to IRELAND in late July/Early August and hope to get lots of great inspiration while there.
I'll have my little laptop so that if the mood hits, I can write on all the long plane and train rides. This summer is my official "just write the damn book" summer. :)
Sabrina - You lucky duck! Have you been to Ireland before? I've never made it, but I will. Someday.
Instead of a "write the damn book" summer, I'm having a "write the damn book" second half of the year. LOL!
Dang, everyone's up and had their coffee this morning!
JK, thanks for doing this interview. Eddie told me he had the most fun doing it! And I love it because we're talking about my favorite topics: redemption, dark heroes, and writing. *swoons*
You're working on a contemporary? Can you share?
I think the next big thing in romances will be SINGLE-TITLE ROMANTIC COMEDIES! Well, I'm hoping anyway. I miss my screwball comedies. I read one the other day that was "funny" and "contemporary"--even featured an Earl (clearly that was the hook! Look, I'm blending genres! An Earl and a contemporary!)--but it wasn't very memorable. (The voice, I think.)
What am I doing this summer? I am seeing Harry Potter in 21 days! 3 weeks, people! The movie is out in 3 WEEKS! And in five weeks, I'll be going to Chicago to see my favorite Island Girl and squeal over her lovely children and have a great time--AND see the Harry Potter exhibit in the Science/Technology museum.
Aye, what be in a Seething Passion? Well, the darkest rum I can finds and lots 'a seething... In fact, I made yers with extra seething...
Not sure space opera says it, sea opera? Caribbean sea opera? Sounds like a furry ocean going critter... ;)
Oooh! Sabrina's goin' ta Ireland. I be green wit' envy!
And do tell 'bout the contemporary, JK. I be wit' the captain, I like a good single title madcap contemporary!
I loved this interview! You all had me laughing outright.
J.K., love your books. My question is related to Quantum's. When I write, I tend to tie up loose ends even with secondary characters, which makes writing a series difficult. Do you plan for the next book, and thus sort of "leave" a character's story hanging?
Quantum, I have a story started which has a scientist who discovers how to move objects through time. I've written physicists before, but they don't talk much about their work (since I don't know that much about their work :) ).
I found writing the lady time travel scientist to be fun, and I've been told she makes sense. If I get farther into it, maybe you would be willing to read her part and advise on making the science talk more realistic...?
Oh no. I'm trying to keep up, but today the day job's really kicking my a$$!
Sin, I agree about paranormals. Love ‘em!! No matter what else I write, I think I’ll always be working on a paranormal of some kind or other :)
Aha!! Terri, I knew it. You won’t be able to go a year without starting that MBA *evil laugh*
Sabrina, you’re off to Ireland! WOW can I come? I’m really easy to travel with. Honestly. You just have to stop in Toronto to pick me up. And I’ll need someone to carry my bags. And I like to dally a few hours at every stop to really “take in” the scenery :)
Oh, and my own motto for the summer is very similar to “write the damn book”—but for me, it’s called “get off you’re a$$ and write the damn book”
Captain, the interview was so much fun! Thank good ole’ Eddie for me.
I can’t wait to see Harry Potter! Hard to admit that I still haven’t read the books *sheepish* but I love the movies!
And OMG! Dee S. Knight likes my books *swoon* Wow!
When I’m writing I try to tie up all the loose threads of the main storyline except for the larger series-spanning conflict, but when it comes to the conflicts and storylines of the secondary characters, I don’t necessarily plan it that way. As they become more involved in the hero/heroine’s story, more of their own conflicts are revealed to me and it usually isn’t until at least the mid-way point of the book that I decide whether or not I’m going to give those threads more meat so that they can be further developed in subsequent books, or if there’s not enough and I’ll try and tie it all together in this book.
I have to say that I really like the heroine's name in FI. ;) J.K. is a fantastic writer, so definitely read her books if you haven't already! Fun interview!
Dunno how I missed that sweet ass picture of Rob Pattinson at the end of this blog. God, he makes a good Edward.
That pictures wasn't there this morning! LOL!
LOL! J.K., I DO love your books--thanks for thinking that's something!
I also think your cover's great for Forever Immortal--very eye-catching.
*sigh* I believe I understand what you're saying about character's getting their own stories. Maybe I need to pay more attention to my secondary folks while writing. *grin* Thanks for the info!
This bodes a new question. When you sat down to write your first Immortal book, did you know then it would be a series?
I never think of books as series. They show up in my head alone and stand alones they remain. This series thing is a mystery to me (and sounds daunting!)
Hey, J.K.! Great interview!
I too would love to hear more about your contemp.
I hope sales of historicals stay high, but the change I'd most like to see is the return of the straight contemp. I have high hopes that Nora Roberts' return to the subgenre signals a revival.
Hellion, I've already bought my ticket for the Harry Potter movie. :)
Crap, I haven't bought my ticket yet. *LOL* I probably should get on that!
Well, my contemporary is a really sexy cops and mobsters-type story, so it still lies outside of the true understanding of “contemp” – but there’s no demons!
Terri—no I hadn’t really envisioned a series when I wrote the very first Immortal book, but the characters really grabbed me and when I was offered a contract for three books and asked to turn it into a series, it wasn’t really a hardship.
Oh, and yep. I love the covers. The cover gods have been good to me so far :)
I think Eddie was feeling left out. It's good his picture went up.
You can preorder those tickets this far in advance!!??
I better get out my credit card.
The last thing you want is a sulking vampire.
I cannot order tickets to Harry Potter! Gah! I might have to stage a coup at the local theater. I'd go now, but it's like 100 degrees out--and I'm rather comfortable at the moment in my AC.
*LOL* It does not surprise me your contemporary is going to be full of dark heroes and anti-heroes! (I'm picturing Public Enemies, but with more happy endings.)
Stephanie said: Quantum, I like you’re thinking about science in romance. I don’t know where it came from but the heroine in my novel is a scientist in Victorian England and the whole science concept has really drawn me in!
Stephanie, that sounds really interesting. Faraday would have been in his prime in the early years of Victoria's reign and science would have been buzzing with all of his discoveries in electromagnetism. Though the stars are always interesting as well! I tend to have a tough time convincing romance readers that scientists are handsome, clever and romantic. I can tell that you are much more enlightened though! :lol:
Terri said: Q - You’ll like Courtney Milan’s book coming out next year. (Or is it later this year? I can’t remember.) The hero is a scientist of sorts. Very practical, logical, and rational minded. Which leads to him not understanding the heroine at all. LOL!
I remember discussing a resonance theory of love with Courtney on the EL/JQ board. She took a very logical,practical and rational approach so I can understand her characterisation of the scientific hero. Of course its theoretical scientists who are really the sexy romantics and dreamers and even we have trouble understanding feminine logic! :wink:
Dee said: Quantum, I have a story started which has a scientist who discovers how to move objects through time. I’ve written physicists before, but they don’t talk much about their work (since I don’t know that much about their work ).
I found writing the lady time travel scientist to be fun, and I’ve been told she makes sense. If I get farther into it, maybe you would be willing to read her part and advise on making the science talk more realistic…?
Dee, I would be honoured to comment on your manuscript. (Quantumphase@supanet.com)
Actually Paul Davies has written a semi-serious book on time travel:
Paul Davies 'How to Build a Time Machine', Penguin Press.
Though I think H G Wells may hold the patents *grin*
Wow, keeping up with everyone when I'm sleeping in til 10 (okay, 11) is getting harder and harder!
Welcome aboard, J.K.!!! Great interview.
I'm with Janga on the straight contemporaries and am also enjoying what they say is a resurgence in the historicals. My two favorite genres!
So, Cedar Point is a good choice, huh?! I'm thinking of making a stop there on my trip out to NY this August. My kids are crazy for rollercoasters.
And, Hellion, you're coming north? When? I just heard about the Harry Potter thing at the Museum of Science and Industry and we were thinking about checking it out. I thought the summer seemed vast and unending a month ago and now I seem to be running out of time! As for my summer plans I'm just trying to keep up! LOL We are planning a road trip in August to NY and maybe Washington DC.
Did IG have her baby yet?
Irish, so right! The summer seems vast and unending as it approaches...then...wham! Gone half way thru... Take a breath and it's September! I find myself thinking about next summer and envisioning some time do enjoy myself.
Not that I've written this summer off, but it's already planned to the point of no time left for more... Or I'm just too tired to think about it anymore!
Irish, yes, IG did! And she's CUTE! I'll be up in about a month. I'm visiting July 30-Aug 4 (actually I'm catching a bus at 9 am on Aug 4, so less on this day. *LOL*) Will you be around?
Summer is NOT half-over, people. The first day of official summer was last SUNDAY. Two days ago! *LOL*
"Summertime and the living is...too fast to track?
Yeah, but it feels like it's half over. That's the strange thing!
Crap, I was away all day and JK was here! :( I'm sorry I'm so late.
I think I'm like everyone else; I want what I write to be the next best thing. LOL!
JK, you're writing a straight contemp? And I need to get my HP tickets too!
Yes and No. I sent you an e-mail. :)
I'm all for contemps being the next big thing. But let them be the big thing through 2011 or so. LOL!
For me the summer starts when kiddo leaves and ends when she comes back. She left this past weekend so I have nine 1/2 weeks of summer left. Between Nationals in three weeks and all the reading & writing I want to do, it'll fly by. LOL!
I'm all for making them the big thing for the next 10 years or so. (Hey, Sherrilyn Kenyon has made paranormal popular for about 10 years...so I think contemporaries should be allowed the same run. *LOL*)
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