Natasha’s been a busy girl! *g* You know that review she did of HUNTED that I posted about yesterday? Seems she read both books in a marathon session to get reviews of both books done ASAP.
Curious what she thinks of TAKEN BY THE OTHERS? Go check it out! No spoilers, I promise.
Can I just put it out there how excited I am for this book to come out? I’m sure every author goes through this with their books, but let me tell you what the upcoming release of TAKEN means to me:
HUNTED was my first published novel, so I can see progress in my writing style in TAKEN (as well as #3, DECEIVED BY THE OTHERS, but that’s getting a bit ahead of myself…). From the reviewers who took a chance on me from the start (Judi, Abigail, Tyhitia, and the rest–you know who you are!) to those who are newly discovering my books every day (hi Tori, Tynga, and Sullivan! *g*), it makes me immensely proud every time I hear about how much they enjoyed my work. I’m thrilled to share Shia’s story, more so to see what others think of her “growing pains” as she learns more about the Others. Of course, there’s a great deal more depth to her relationships with Chaz and Royce in this next book, as well as a fresh look through her eyes at this new world she’s living in. I’d like to hope that those who go on to read it see that, too, and continue to see it in the books to come.
I’m very, very excited to share this new story with everyone, and though I know the wait for most on the official book release is long (AUGH, January 4, 2011?!), I do hope you find it worthwhile. My goal is to entertain–and if I’ve lived up to that, like any author, I always love to hear about it. Some of those reviews made some very tough days for me pass a little easier. I may not always say anything about them, but it doesn’t mean I don’t notice or care.
Thanks again to Natasha, and all the other reviewers who have and will post reviews of my work. Your input and the word of mouth you spread has led to many wonderful people picking up HUNTED, inviting me to do guest posts and interviews, and even sending me fan mail. Though it may not seem as much, your time and effort in spreading the word really has been invaluable. It means the world to me. Thank you.
Well thank you for writing the books! I thoroughly enjoyed ‘Hunted’ and I’m just waiting for my 5 day weekend next week so I can delve into ‘Taken’ without distraction
*waves*
My review for HBTO would never have been the same if there wasn’t a mention of whale dorks >;D
I will have to continue reading that HP fic you emailed me, because, well, RAWR I IZ A VAMPIRE is pretty much hysterical.
Really hope that I can make it down to NJ on Sat during AAD to meet up with you!
You made me a junkie…stop blogging, write faster I need my fix Jess! lol
Nikki-ann: Excellent, I hope you have a great time on your long weekend!
Tori: *waves back* Hey, you know, there are only so many people out there who can talk SRSLY about whale dorks. SRSLY. And I’m still not quite done with reading that thing–I have to take the last bit in small doses, it’s just too much. XD
Natasha: Eek, yes ma’am! (Book #3 is with my agent right now, hopefully I’ll have it back today, and I have been working on snippets to #4, 5 and 6, as well as a full-length PNR novel–though I’m not under contract for them…)
<3,
-J
I think when someone writes a good book they deserve that it gets praised in a positive review. And I will be impatiently wait for book 2 as I am hungry for more!
You deserve it, Jess.
Can’t wait to read it and review it.
Thank you so much, guys! <3
I’ll have a new blog post up shortly. Been a mite busy the last few days, but I’ll have stuff to jabber about soon. *g*
-J