Today's my stop for the Deception Blog Tour, and I've got Lee Nichols here to answer some questions about DECEPTION (which was totally awesome!!). Click here for my review!Where did the inspiration to write DECEPTION come from?
I wanted to write a contemporary Gothic novel with a kick-butt herione and this is what I came up with.
What is your protagonist Emma like, and what makes her unique?
She's strong, has the amazing ability to see and control ghosts, and she's loyal and funny.
If there was one book you wish you'd written, what book would it be?
It's not just one, it's all the books I haven't written yet. I have ideas all the time and wish I could make them all happen.You figure out that you can talk to ghosts...what's your initial reaction?
I think I'd try to find my grandmother who I was really close to. I'd love for her to meet my son. Well, that's after the total freak-out, of course.
Anything else you'd like to add?
Fun questions. Thanks for having me!
And now for the giveaway! I have two ARCs of DECEPTION (thanks to Bloomsbury!) to give away.
Open to US and Canada. Ends 6/18/10. FILL OUT FORM BELOW.
Good interview! :o)
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing this book around so much, I seriously need to read it. It sounds like such a great story. I love the sound of a character talking to ghosts.
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Great interview.. =) I have to agree with author, if I found out I could talk to ghosts I would talk to my grandmother.. I found out I was pregnant right before my grandmother died and I know that she would have loved to meet my second son. I named him after her husband (my grandfather) and I know she would have loved that.
Either my grandmother or I would want to talk to my 2 friends who were only 20 and 21 at the time of their deaths, and passed away a month apart from each other. it has been 2 years today since my one friend passed away and July 1st will be 2 years for the other one.. I miss them and would love to be able to tell them goodbye. (Sorry, today is kind of a depressing day since it is 2 years ago today that my one friend died..) sorry for the long post. =)
Great interview! This book sounds great, i love anything to do with ghosts!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this book! Thanks for the interview and the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI loved the interview! I will put the book in my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! This book has been one I really want to read. If I could talk to ghosts, I would talk to my dad's mom, because she died when my dad was young and I would have loved to have known her!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the interview! I don't think I want to talk to ghosts. It sounds scary!
ReplyDeleteI really want to read this book! Thanks for the great interview and giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds amazing, and great interview! :)
ReplyDeleteGah the book sounds epic!
ReplyDeleteGreat interview and thanks for the contest, I've heard great things about this book and after reading the interview I'm even more anxious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post & giveaway. : )
ReplyDeleteGreat interview, and thanks for the contest! I'm really crossing my fingers for this one after your high rating. :D
ReplyDeleteAnd yay strong heroines! Lol, I'm pretty sure a freak out when you find out you can talk to ghosts is mandatory these days.
Great interview. I am always looking for a great new ghost story.
ReplyDeleteI like protagonist that are funny no one wants someone serious all the time so I can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds like fun -- I love the paranormal & I appreciate the author's desire to create a strong female protagonist!
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Great interview. Like Lee, I wonder about all the books I haven't written yet, and I worry that I won't get to write them all.
ReplyDeleteNice review. I liked the last answer- that she's going to show her grandmother her son, after the freaking out has subsided.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty cool inspiration story. We need some more novels like this!
ReplyDeleteGothic with a kick butt heroine? I'm in! Thanks for the interview - love a good ghost story!
ReplyDeleteI love this interview! I won't have the courage to meet ghosts, though.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview. Strong heroines are where it's at. And a contemporary Gothic novel? I'm so in.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the interview. Gothic novels are becoming one of my favorite ones to read.
ReplyDeleteLove those strong female characters! Keep em coming!
ReplyDeleteHave read great reviews (yours included) and can't want to read.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveway and the opportunity to enter.
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I adore Lee Nichols!! Every time I read an interview it just get better!
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