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“An eye for an eye is never enough.”
Kallie Rivière, a Cajun hoodoo apprentice with a bent for trouble, learned the meaning of those ominous words when hoodoo bogeyman Doctor Heron targeted her family for revenge. Now, while searching for her still-missing bayou pirate cousin, Kallie finds out the hard way that someone is undoing powerful gris gris, which means that working magic has become as unpredictable as rolling a handful of dice.
The wards woven to protect the Gulf coast are unraveling, leaving New Orleans and the surrounding bayous vulnerable just as the deadliest storm in a century is born.
As the hurricane powers toward the heart of all she loves, Kallie desperately searches for the cause of the disturbing randomness only to learn a deeply unsettling truth: the culprit may be herself.
To protect her family and friends, including the sexy nomad Layne Valin, Kallie steps into the jaws of danger . . . and finds a loup garou designed to steal her heart—literally.
Read the first TWO chapters of Black Heart Loa for FREE here: http://adrianphoenix.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Black-Heart-Loa-Sample1.pdf
Black Dust Mambo is book one in the series. A link to the first chapter http://www.adrianphoenix.com/files/Black_Dust_Mambochapter1.pdf
*Also worthy of note, book five of The Maker’s Song series, On Midnight Wings, will be released February 28, 2012.
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Hi! I haven’t started this series yet, but I really like the Maker’s Song books!
Are you ever in the middle of writing for this series, and find yourself thinking, ‘that sounds like something Dante/Heather/yougettheidea would say’?
Do you write both series at the same time, or can you only work on one at a time?
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tallying +1 =28
Hi Bethany,
No, that hasn’t happened, but I have had a few instances of “Man, if Dante or Von were here at this moment, they would say this about the situation.
Right now, I’m only working on one book at a time (deadlines and focus. LOL.)
Thanks for the questions!
wahoo! first one!! okay, maybe not by the time i finish this…well, first off, adrian…AWESOME JOB AGAIN!! i love the chemistry between the characters and it kept me on the edge of my seat…question: do we get more back story? still have some questions about, well, i can’t say them here, but you get my drift…
and oh, *pops champagne* here’s to another success!
real first name (he he he) Erin O.
country USA
and yes, i’ve tweeted, FB’d, RSVP’d too
and i hope i counted right, because i came up with 130 (?) i think?
ROCK ON, ADRIAN!!!
Hey, thanks so much, Conn! I’m glad you’re here and the champagne is much appreciate!
I’m really glad you’re enjoying the book!
There’s a bit more back story, yes. But there will be even more in future books.
wahoo!!! and so cannot wait to hear more from dante and the rest of the gang!
Hi Adrian. The cover for Black Heart Loa is very eye-catching. I loved it.
I have a question, I noticed the heroine Kallie is a hoodoo apprentice. For me that is quite a unique “occupation”. Where did you get the idea from? Was it from a TV show, another characters inspired it or something else entirely?
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Thanks for joining me, Na S.
I got the idea from my study of Louisiana and the culture. Hoodoo is a system of folk magic (as opposed to Voodoo, a religion) in the South and elsewhere. And something I’ve always been fascinated with.
That’s wonderful. I think your study of Lousiana and the culture will really show in yours books. It will give it a more authentic feel.
I know you have been asked in the past what your favorite scenes to write were, but I’d like to know what was your least favorite scene to write was in BLACK DUST MAMBO. I would ask about your least fav in the whole series but since BLACK HEART LOA just came out today, we wouldn’t want any spoilers..LOL
Hi Ang,
Thanks for being here! least favorite scene? Hmmm. To be honest, I can’t really think of one. If I hated writing a particular scene, I would re-work it until I liked it. Or change it completely. So no least favorite scenes. If I don’t like a scene, I sure wouldn’t expect my readers to like it.
Or did you mean least favorite as in emotionally painful or difficult for the character?
Well,l maybe I did mean that..LOL..not enough coffee for me today, I guess. I could see where you would re-write something you didn’t like, so yeah what was the most difficult scene emotionally painfully or difficult for you to write?
And by the way…You rock and so do all of your characters!*smiling*
Some of the scenes with Dante and Chloe as kids choked me up. So did the scene in A Rush of Wings in the slaughterhouse with Jay. Also, at the end of In the Blood, when Dante finally remembered what he had done to Chloe. Sheesh, there are a bunch that are emotionally difficult and they all seem related to Dante. LOL.
In BDM, I think the scene where Layne washes Gage’s body, then dresses him is tough too. And in BHL, Jackson’s memories about his family made my heart ache.
Hugs!
awesome giveaway and I already had Black Heart Loa preordered through Borders
Adrian ur books rock I love them all
Thanks so much, Anna! You’re the best!
Loving the cover of this series. How many books can we look forward to reading in this series?
Chacha H
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Thanks so much, Chacha! Right now the series is open-ended. I have tons of adventures in mind for Kallie and her friends.
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LorettaE/USA
Happy Release day:)
Adrian what makes you the happest about writing?
I love to read and so i thiank all author’s for there wonderful work..
I cant wait to read some of your.They look great:)
Thank you for doing the release party!!
+25 RSVP
+4 asked
+10 RSVP and Attend Merrie Destefano’s event
+1 Tally
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Hi Loretta Lynn,
Thanks for being here and thanks for your comments! It’s the readers I want to thank from the bottom of my heart. Without all of you . . .
Playing with fascinating characters, making them live and breathe, is what makes me happiest.
Well your very welcom.. Reading is great and it helps relax people..So thank you
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Name: Jenna L
Country : Singapore
Hi Adrian, there are multiple POV in this series as well.
Any chance that you will reduce the multiple POV and just show us the main character’s POV instead?
Oops!! I had RSVP with my yahoo email add and not the current one.. xp
Does it still counts?
Hi Jenna,
So wonderful to “see” you again! Thanks for helping me celebrate!
No, I don’t think that’ll ever happen with either series. I’ve already established multiple POVs, so I need to stick with that.
Now once I do some Hoodoo short stories, those will definitely be in one POV only.
I’m also planning another series (Supernatural meets Sons of Anarchy meets Call of Cthulhu) and I’m planning on having only two POV for that one.
Anna D USA
I rsvp’d +25
and tweeted alot
tallying + 10
total like +30
Adrian do u ever get over to the east coast for signings?
Hey, Anna! So glad you’re here for the party!
Right now I’m only doing limited signings fairly close to home. The expense of travel makes signings in other parts of the country impossible at the moment. I hope that’ll change one day. I’d love to meet you and my other East coast fans!
Hey Adrian,
Congrats on the release. No questions because you know I sneek mine in emails and I don’t want to give away anything about the book so I will just say to anyone who has not read the series Get off your butts and go get them you will not regret it. That goes for The Makers Song series as well.
BTW…how is my man doing?
Love and Hugs!!!
Annette S
USA
I can’t spell “sneak not sneek”
Thanks so much for hanging out with me, Annette! I appreciate it!
And your man is doing well. Snoozing at that moment. But once the sun sets…
Hi Adrian!
Addie from USA here…I RSVP’ed yesterday
I am curious, I know your are from Oregon so what drew you to the Louisiana setting and culture for your books? I grew up in Houma, Louisiana and you write like you grew up there too!
Hi Addie!
Thanks for joining me and it’s always good to hear from you! Thanks so much for the wonderful compliment. I feel like Louisiana is my soul place. (I figure if you can have a soul mate, then maybe a place too.) It’s always drawn me, ever since I can remember. I love visiting and learning about New Orleans and Louisiana, and I hope to live there one day.
Addie D from USA
Oh, and my point total is…
25 for RSVP
1 for question
1 for tallying
Total 27 points
Plus I shared on Facebook!
Thanks, Addie
Hi again!
Adrian, your books is part of the Science Fiction/ Fantasy genre. I was wondering if you have considered writing in other genres? If so, which one?
Hi again!
I’d love to write a mystery or thriller or historical fantasy some day. (Or all three!) I enjoy reading a lot of different genres, so I’d have fun writing in them as well.
I hope you do. I’m sure they’ll be wonderful and hope you can reach new readers. I happen to enjoy all the genres you listed but the historical fantasy sounds the most intriguing for me.
Thanks so much!
Hey, Adrian — no question for you, just a quick “wow, this series sounds fabulous!” Congratulations on the new release, and for adding another book to my TBR pile!
Thanks so much, Linda! I appreciate that very much!
Hi Adrian -
I always wonder about authors and how they find the time to write and do everything else they do. You guys amaze me. So when is your favorite time of day to write and do you like any season better than another for getting words down? +1
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Jovial_1/status/85777715327807489 +1
RSVP and Attend Merrie Destefano’s event here +10
Go enter to win FREE Books here at this contest + 1
RSVP’d +25
Tally +1
Viki S. USA
Total = 39
Hi Viki, thanks for joining us! Thanks for the questions!
I have several times of time that are better for writing than other times: early morning, before my conscious brain starts overruling my dream-laden subconscious; early afternoon when I’m bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (odd, considering I’m not a shifter. Or am I?) and late evening. It seems that late afternoon/early evening is sleepy nap time and my brain shuts down.
All seasons are good for writing. No favorite there.
Hi Adrian,
Do you know how many books will be in your Hoodoo Series?
Have you written a series of PNR books where there is one main hero & one main heroine per book in the series (each book containing a new H & h)? If not, do you think you will in the future?
Do you have any indoor/outdoor pets?
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Points:
+25 RSVP
+ 3 questions
+10 rsvp’d to Merrie Destefano contest for 6/29 using the link on this page
+ 1 entered contest for Catherynne M. Valente’s book
+ 1 for totaling
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40 Total
L. B.
USA
borg_66@hotmail.com
Lea Ellen B. {night owl in IL}
Hi Lea-Ellen, I appreciate you joining my celebration!
At this point, the Hoodoo series is open, no set number of books planned. I have tons of adventures in mind for Kallie and her friends.
Both of my series are actually urban fantasy and not PNR, but even so, both series have a main male protagonist and a main female protagonist that are in each book of the series. The books don’t have a new hero/heroine in them, though I often introduce new characters. I don’t have any plans at this point to write a series that offers a different hero/heroine in each book.
I do have pets! I have three kitties: Amiga, Diabla, and Ember. They are indoor only kitties (I had two indoor/outdoor cats killed by stray dogs that got in my yard), but I take them out in the back yard every evening for supervised exploring/play time.
Thanks for the questions!
+1 Gef F. (Canada)
+1 From your bio, it says you live in Oregon. Is there anything in that region that has inspired your writing to the degree Louisiana has?
+1 How annoying is it for someone who has studied voodoo to see Hollywood’s depictions of it? Is it cringe-inducing or do you just take it as entertainment and little more?
+1 What are the chances of seeing Kindle editions of your work?
+1 Retweeted a link to this review party: https://twitter.com/#!/WagTheFox/status/85781139058462720
+1 I entered the Catherynne Valente giveaway, too.
+50 Tweeted acharmingtime.com code: https://twitter.com/#!/WagTheFox/status/85782124728295424
+1 Total points: 57
Hi Gef,
Thanks so much for spreading the word and for your questions. Somehow I missed your comment earlier. Sorry about that!
+1 From your bio, it says you live in Oregon. Is there anything in that region that has inspired your writing to the degree Louisiana has?
Truthfully, not really. Maybe the Oregon coast, but no. That’s why my stories keep ending up in Louisiana. LOL.
+1 How annoying is it for someone who has studied voodoo to see Hollywood’s depictions of it? Is it cringe-inducing or do you just take it as entertainment and little more?
I generally see it as entertainment, but I wish they could be a little more accurate. They mix up hoodoo and voodoo all the time, and usually cast both in a very negative light.
+1 What are the chances of seeing Kindle editions of your work?
All of my books are already available on Kindle and Nook and e-readers everywhere.
Hi, Adrian. Thanks for the answers. Though, when I search Amazon.com’s Kindle section your books don’t show up. They’re on bn.com, but not the Kindle Store for some reason.
Hey Adrian!
Happy release day! I downloaded Black Heart Loa and I can’t wait to start reading. Is the Hoodoo series more challenging to write than the Maker’s Song series? And who is your favorite character to write about in Kallie’s world? Thanks and I’ll see you over at the Club! As usual, please give Von a kiss for me
Hey Rachel! So wonderful to have you here! I SO appreciate your support!
Actually, the Hoodoo series is a lot easier to write than The Maker’s Song. It doesn’t have all the complicated sub-plots (which I love doing, don’t get me wrong). It has more humor to it as well.
All of the characters are fun to write about, I love exploring Kallie and Layne’s very different backgrounds, but Belladonna and Augustine crack me up. And I love writing about all of Dallas’ bedroom fantasies.
See you in Hell! And I’ll have Dante pass your kiss along to Von.
Hi Adrian!
Loved BDM, can’t wait to read Black Heart Loa!
Questions for you
1. What are you currently working on?
2. What do you do to celebrate every time you have a new book release?
3. What was the last book that you read?
Van P. (US)
+25 rsvped for this event
+3 asked three questions
+1 RSVP Merrie Destefano’s event
+1 Free Books Entry
Tally = 30
Hi Van, thanks so much for joining me! And thanks for your questions!
1. What are you currently working on?
I’m currently finishing up book 5 of The Maker’s Song series, On Midnight Wings.
2. What do you do to celebrate every time you have a new book release?
I try to go out to dinner with friends, but if nothing else, I have a glass of wine. Or two. All right, maybe three.
3. What was the last book that you read?
Rob Thurman’s awesome Cal Leandros series. I’m reading book 5, ROADKILL for the second time right now.
I love your writing style!!!
How does it Feel to be full timing your blessing to the world?
Hey Shanna! Great to have you here! Thanks so much for all of your support!
Writing full-time feels very good. I’m working on getting faster so that I can get more books written and out there.
Hi Adrian,
I love these books (and the Maker’s Song books, too!) and as of 12:01 this am, I have Black Heart Loa on my Kindle. My question … Layne is such an interesting LOOKING character with his height and blond dreads. Do you use real people as the basis for your character’s appearance, or at least some of them? Or is it all just in your head?
Thanks for the great books!
DBR
25 for RSVP
1 for question
1 for tweeting
1 for tallying
Total 28 points
Hi D.B! I’m so glad you could join the celebration! I know you’ve got a deadline fast approaching for your latest Vampires in America novel (must reads, y’all)!
I hope you enjoy BHL. I didn’t use a picture as a guide for Layne’s looks aside from one I found of a man with waist-length blond dreads seen from the back only. Otherwise, Layne’s looks were imagination-inspired.
I come up with the character first, then I go through my file (meaning, pictures torn from magazines and tossed in a drawer) for someone who might look like them. For Basil Augustine, that was Rupert Everett.
For Belladonna and McKenna I found pictures of people in ads who I thought worked well for them.
Other characters remain in my head.
Thanks and hugs!
Hi,
Jennifer M. I RSVP’d
I have read the first two in the Maker’s Song series and I am loving it.
Jennifer
Hi,
When you write, do you sit down for a couple of hours and dedicate the time or do you have bursts of inspiration and then write?
Jenn
Hi Jennifer, thanks for joining us! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed A Rush of Wings and In the Blood!
My writing is my livelihood, so I need to treat it like a regular job with regular hours. To meet my deadlines, I need to write a certain number of words each day. How many depends on the length of the novel and how long I have until deadline.
But being a writer, my mind is always composing. I’ll be doing a chore and a perfect phrase will pop into my head and I’ll scurry to my office and add it in real quick. Or I’ll be walking my granddog and a plot problem unknots and I hurry home to my computer.
I think as a writer, you are ALWAYS writing, no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
Thanks!!
Hi,
Another author was talking about titles. Do your titles come first, before you write, or when just whenever the hit you?
I teach college comp. and I try to get them to be creative with the title. “Final Paper” is just not good enough. The title is the first thing that catches a reader’s eye, unless they are dedicated readers of that author. I have a lot of those. They just do not get it, any suggestions I can pass on about how to get the perfect title, or even one that is not the title of the assignment? (ugh)
Jenn
I generally come up with a working title and find the true title somewhere in the story itself. My first novel, A Rush of Wings, was originally The Fallen, then I pulled a line from the story that seemed to be at the heart of things: A Rush of Wings.
That is my recommendation to your students. Find a word or phrase in the body of the work that sums it up, that is its heart.
Hope that helps!
Bee C
USA
I just wanted to come say how much I love my girl Adrian and her wonderful mind…lol I am so excited to get my hands on this book because I have been missing my sexy nomad’s..LOL
Seriously people if you haven’t read this or The Maker’s Song series WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR…LOL They are fantastic and you are missing some SEXY A#@ men. Layne is the second sexiest Nomad ever (Of course my heart belongs to Von though..lol)
Aw . . . Jamie, thanks so much!! I really appreciate the shout-out and your support! And Von’ll be happy that he’s first in your heart.
HUGS!
Hi Adrian,
I have BDM and I was waiting for the next before I start–I can’t stand the waiting. I’ve already heard fabulous things about this and if I tweeted, I would be spamming people right now.
New Orleans sounds amazing, I want to go visit just for the food. What’s your favorite aspect of New Orleans? If you got the chance to move there, where would you want to live? But Oregon isn’t bad, there’s some great spots if you can find them. What drew you originally about Oregon and have you tried the food?!? You should check out the carts (or pods, as they’re commonly referred to up there).
Thanks!
Biki P, USA
Questions +4
RSVP and Attend Merrie Destefano’s event +10
Free books + 1
Screen bites +1
Tally +1
Total: 17
Hi Biki,
Wonderful to have you joining my celebration! I hope you enjoy BDM and BHL.
My favorite aspect of New Orleans is the vibe, the way the place feels. It feels very alive, yet haunted, and the French Quarter feels like I’m walking in the past. Just love it! The food and the people are great too.
I would love to have an apartment in the French Quarter, a place for spring and fall. (Too hot in the summer.) The Garden District is beautiful too. But I don’t think I could ever afford a place there. LOL.
I moved to Oregon from Idaho when I visited friends who had moved there. It was so green and lush and vibrant (and close to the coast), so I stayed.
Thanks for your questions!
Thanks so much for the reply. Although I’ll be sad to see another Oregon author go, I hope you’ll get your wish and be able to move out there
Thanks, Biki! But I don’t see it happening for a while. I love Oregon too, so I would always keep a home here as well. (In my rich fantasies. LOL.)
Entered to win free books.
Hi! This book sounds so awesome! I don’t recall any other PNR books written around hoodoo, so my question is, are there any that you know of? And also, some writers say they have little routines when they write: whether they listen to music or not, what kind of music, where they write, etc. Do you have any routines when you write?
RSVP and Attend Merrie Destefano’s event here +10 points
Free books entry: +1
Questions: +2
RSVPd: +25
Tally: +1
Total: 39
Hi Julie, thanks for joining me!
Y’know, I don’t know of any other urban fantasy or PNR books involving hoodoo. That’s not to that they aren’t any, just that I don’t know of them. LOL.
My writing routine consists of coffee, music (all kinds from Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Anders Manga, C.C. Adcock, Foo Fighters, Necessary Response, How to Destroy Angels and movie soundtracks), and my office kitty tucked into her basket.
Hi Adrian,
Who in your life influenced you’re writting the most?
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Hi Sandy, so glad you could join us!
Biggest author influence: S.E. Hinton, Stephen King, and C.J. Cherryh. My dad was also an influence. he used to write (never published) and was a huge reader. I think I inherited both loves from him.
Thanks for your question!
Hi Adrian
How much research did you have to do for the hoodoo series? Where did you find good info about voodoo and hoodoo?
Roxanne R
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Hi Roxanne, thanks so much for dropping by!
I did a lot of reading (there are a ton of books on hoodoo and voodoo). I concentrated mostly on hoodoo, but I read up on voodoo as well so I could understand the differences, the similarities, and the influence upon the culture.
I visited hoodoo (Lucky Mojo is one of the best) and voodoo websites, bought a lot of hoodoo supplies and learned how to do some of the basics so I could get a better feel for Kallie and her world.
Then I handed all that info over to my imagination.
Hi again Adrian
As part of your street team, I am always looking for new ideas to help.
What inspires you the most? What inspires me is your always awesome
Attitude! Even though I lack in my teamness sometimes you are always
There with kind words and friendliness. You really know how to bring
People together with excitement ! Thank you a billion times over for letting
Us be part of a world never lacking of excitement!!!
Hi again, Shanna! You do an awesome job on the street team and I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate all that you do. You and everyone else on the street team and in Club Hell. Y’all ROCK!
I’m inspired by music, by a good book that yanks me in and makes me never want to leave, by the world around me.
Hugs!
I RSVP’d for the Adriam Phoenix release party = 25
I RSVP’d for the Merrie Destefano party + 10
I entered to win a free book + 1
I tallied the points + 1
Total: 37
Ann G says:
June 28, 2011 at 4:06 pm
I RSVP’d for the Adriam Phoenix release party = 25
I RSVP’d for the Merrie Destefano party + 10
I entered to win a free book + 1
I tallied the points + 1
Total: 37
Reply
Oops…forgot to add my name and country
Ann G
United States
First of all I love your books.
1. Had you planed to write this book before or after the bad hurricane actually hit?
2. How does where you grew up get filter into your writing?
3. Do you have any animals?
4. How do you picture yourself in 10 years?
I RSVP’d for this event and Attend and commented in Merrie Destefano’s event
I tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/purplepoodle55/status/8517506945699840
I tweeted the code and URL like this for +50 points at http://twitter.com/#!/purple55/status/85819980217720832
I entered to win FREE Books
I commented in Screen Bites and I tweeted my Feelings at http://twitter.com/purplepoodle55/status/85823354552061953
I bought too many books
Lisa D. USA
Totall points = 902
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for joining me and thanks so much for your comments!
1. Had you planed to write this book before or after the bad hurricane actually hit?
I didn’t come up with BHL until last summer, so definitely after.
2. How does where you grew up get filter into your writing?
I don’t really have an answer for that. Everything you experience seeps into your subconscious and flows from your fingertips and onto the page/screen. It’s not a process I think about a lot–because then I come to a screeching halt. LOL.
3. Do you have any animals?
Yes, I have three kitties, Amiga, Diabla, and Ember.
4. How do you picture yourself in 10 years?
Happy and successful and putting out a ton of books.
Lisa D. USA
I tweeted at htp://twitter.com/#!/purplepoodle55/status/86090139184545792
Totall points = 903
Lisa D. USA
I tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/purplepoodle55/status/86211556412628992
Totall points = 904
Lisa R smalltown, USA
Can you see yourself in any of your characters?
If you were to make the newspaper front page, what would the headline read?
You are reincarnated as a tennis shoe, describe yourself.
If you could describe your main characters with only 3 words, what would they be?
+25 RSVPed #45
+4 questions
+1 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/85829963697242113
+50 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/85829728191250432
+1 FREE Books #2
+9 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/85831713422446592
+500 Ordered NEW copies of the author’s book
+300 Ordered 3 other books from Amazon.(receipt on the way)
+1 Feelings Screen Bites- #11
+10 RSVP and Attend Merrie Destefano’s event here (rvsp#23) attending next
+1 total=
oops— total= 902
+1 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/85841167341731840
+1 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/85862266196598785
total=904
+1 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/86054189641371649
+1 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/86071414569971712
+1 http://twitter.com/#!/alterlisa/status/86103938553749505
total=907
Hi Lisa,
Thanks so much for your questions! But I feel like I’m taking a Lit exam. LOL. Please forgive me if I only answer one of them.
Can you see yourself in any of your characters?
Yes, I can see aspects of myself in some of them, sure. That’s natural. I also see aspects of how I wish I could be or how I’m afraid I can be.
Thanks again!
RSVP’d + 25 points
6. RSVP’d and Attending Merrie Destefano’s event +10 points
Entered to win FREE Books here at this contest + 1 point
Commented with my FEELINGS about this weeks Screen Bites +1 point
7. Tally your own points total +1 point
TOTAL = 38 points
Robin D
USA
Jess R., USA +1
Tallying my points +1
2 points total (though really, if tallying doesn’t count when you only got one, I won’t be mad if you take one off)
Rachel Flesher / Raonaid Luckwell – US
Rsvp 25+
http://twitter.com/#!/RaonaidLuckwell +1
Free Books +1
Screen Bites 1
Attending Merrie Destefano’s event 1
Tallying 1
1. For some reason this popped into my head. If you can be any supernatural creature who would you be and why?
2. Pie or Cake?
Total – 32
Hi Raonaid, thanks for dropping by!
1. For some reason this popped into my head. If you can be any supernatural creature who would you be and why?
I think I’d go with vampire. Up all night. Immortal. Young and (hopefully) beautiful. Hey, what’s not to love?
2. Pie or Cake?
Love me some cake. Though I have nothing against pie.
Thanks!
2) (+2) – Hi!
Q1) After reading the post up above, the first question to come to mind is, did this story get inspired by Katrina in any way?
Q2) And maybe this is a stupid one, I’m not sure… but is hoodoo and voodoo two different things, or maybe not? LOL
4) other stuff –
(+25) RSVPed for this one
(+01) Twitter for author, OV_099
(+50) Twitter for @acharmingtime
6) total should be = 1 + above = 49
Lois M., USA
Let me try my addition again there… altogether it should be 79 points. Oi. LOL
Lois
Hi Lois,
Thanks so much for joining us!
Q1) After reading the post up above, the first question to come to mind is, did this story get inspired by Katrina in any way?
Yes, the hurricane part of the story definitely was inspired by Katrina.
Q2) And maybe this is a stupid one, I’m not sure… but is hoodoo and voodoo two different things, or maybe not? LOL
Yes, they are different things, and that was a good question! Hoodoo is a system of folk magic practiced by individual rootworkers (or conjurers) and root doctors, while voodoo is a religion with priest and priestesses and ceremonies.
Thanks so much!
MARY P
AUSTRALIA
Love the line “An eye for an eye is never enough.”
RSVP+25
Tally+1
TOTAL: 26
Thanks so much, Mary!
Gunna make this a short and sweet entry.
Tally +1
Total= 1
Taylor Z
Lovemusicgirlx94@aol.com
U.S.A.
Hi Adrian!!! Congrats on the latest release!!!
How is your skelanimal collection? They use to sell them at Borders, but with my Borders being gone I’m at a loss. Are you a paper book person or an e-book person? As much of a tech geek as I am, I just love holding and reading a paper book.
Contest stuff:
+25 – RSVP
+1 – tweeted – http://twitter.com/#!/Heatwave316/status/85866702587445248
+2 – Q&A
+10 – attended Merrie’s event
+50 – shopping tweet – http://twitter.com/#!/Heatwave316/status/85867448288550914
+1 – tally
total = 89
Hi Heatwave!
Great to “see” you, as always! My skelanimal collection is languishing. Seems no one carries them any more. I could always look online though.
I prefer paper books. Nothing against e-books, just like holding a book.
Thanks for joining me! Hugs!
Hey Adrian!
Are you wishing you were at RWA right now??!! I do too ^_^! I have not read any voodoo books, but i really like the first two chapters of Black Loa. I look forward to reading it! I love street teaming and i think i to get in touch with Shanna! Have you jumped the romance trading card wagon? I love those things.
Christy M
RSVP=25
tally=1
total=26
Hi Christy,
Thanks so much for joining me! Actually, I’m not missing being at RWA, I’m sure it’s crazy and packed (and fun, sure), but a bit of calm is just what the doctor ordered.
I hope you enjoy Black Heart Loa! It wouldn’t hurt to read Black Dust Mambo first, but not an absolute necessity.
You can join the street team on my website if you decide to do that!
Nope, haven’t jumped on the romance trading card wagon yet, but they are fun.
Thanks for being here!
Hello,
Have not read the series but I have read good reviews
Keisha Talley,USA
Tally-2
Thanks so much, Keisha!
Hi there! I have been meaning to get to Black Dust Mambo, it’s close to the top of my TBR list. I am def moving it up, cuz these books sound so good! Really looking forward to them. I haven’t seen any of your work available on the audible website. Do you know if any of your books will become available in audio form? Do you like audiobooks?
I will def be checking these out soon. Congrats on the new release!
Joani S from USA
did destefano’s event
entered for free books
tally points=40
Hi Joani,
Thanks so much for joining me here and for all your comments! i hope you enjoy BDM once it reaches the top of your TBR pile.
No, my books aren’t available on audio at this point. My agent has been looking into it and hopefully something will happen on that front. I enjoy audio books, yup.
Thanks again!
I haven’t had a chance to start the Hoodoo series yet, but they’re on my wishlist and I plan to start the series soon.
Barbara E., USA
+25 RSVP
+1 RSVP’d/Attended Merrie Destefano’s event
+1 Entered to win free book
+1 Tally Points
Total = 28
Thanks so much, Barbara!
1. USA
2. What inspires you to write?
3. What types of books do you write?
Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com
Hi Victoria,
Thanks for dropping by!
Music is my main inspiration, but really everything inspires me to write to some degree or another.
My books are urban fantasy and paranormal thrillers.
Hi Adrian,
Bad fan here. I can’t beelieve I have fallen behind, damn doctors. Hopefully I can get someone to go one a book run and pick up Etched in Bone and Black Heart Loa.
Who is the artist for your covers? Do you have a favorite?
Do you have a favorite story world other than your own?
What is your favorite place around where you live?
Hi Koren,
So glad you could be here! I hope you’re feeling well!
Who is the artist for your covers? Do you have a favorite?
Craig White does The Maker’s Song covers and Steve Stone does the Hoodoo covers. No favorite, both are awesome artists!
Do you have a favorite story world other than your own?
I love the world in Rob Thurman’s Cal Leandros series.
What is your favorite place around where you live?
The movie theater. LOL!
I hope you’re up and around soon! Hugs!
Hi Adrian! Thanks for chatting with us!
Summer is upon us and I was wondering what does summer mean to Kallie?
**
Mare S, USA
RSVP’d ahead +25
tweeted event – http://twitter.com/#!/tommygirl/status/85875921575346176 +1
Tweeted about acharmingtime – http://twitter.com/#!/tommygirl/status/85876293379436544 +50
RSVP’d and Attend Merrie Destefano’s event +10
Entered to win FREE Books here at this contest + 1
Tally points +1
Total = 88
Hi Mare,
Hey, thanks for joining us! It looks like I missed your comment earlier. Sorry about that!
For Kallie, summer means a lot of heat and humidity, so things slow down for her. Lots of BBQs, and going out on her cousin’s boat, doing a lot of her rootworking in the mornings and evenings. Making home made ice cream. Swimming (and not with gators. LOL) and there’s also the annual Hoodoo Festival with the sexiest hexer contest.
Michelle O.
USA
Q for Adrian: what was the inspiration behind the “Toldja” tee? (+1)
Tweeted from personal & group account (+2)
Shared on Facebook Page (+1)
Bought book, Kindle (+500) & emailed POP
Tweeted ad for A Charming time from personal & group acct (+100)
Registered for free books (+1)
Tallied my own (+1)
TOTAL: 606 pts
Hey Michelle!
Great to see you here! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your support.
No real inspiration for the TOLDJA! T-shirt other than the fact that I knew it was something that Gage would spot, buy, and wear. It just popped into my head.
Hugs!
Hi, Adrian! Your series sounds great.
What made you want to start writing?
How long does it usually take you to finish a book?
What book/movie are you most looking forward to this Summer?
Which author, dead or alive, would you most like to meet?
Nice chatting with you!
I RSVP’d. +25.
Asked 4 questions. +4.
I RSVP’d for Merrie Destefano’s event. +10.
Entered for free books. +1.
Commented on Screen Bites. +1.
Going to tally. +1.
Total= 42.
Chelsea B. USA.
Hi Chelsea,
Thanks so much for joining me!
1. What made you want to start writing?
I’ve always loved books and stories. I remember always wanting to write and I always have.
2.How long does it usually take you to finish a book?
Generally 4-6 months. I’m trying to get faster.
3. What book/movie are you most looking forward to this Summer?
I’m really looking forward to seeing Super 8!
4. Which author, dead or alive, would you most like to meet?
John Keats, he was a Romantic poet, but still – I think he counts! He died at age 25 in 1821.
Thanks again!
Krysten H from Ohio, U.S.A.
When you begin writing, do you outline or just write freely?
Hi Krysten,
Thanks for dropping by!
I don’t outline. That drives me crazy and kills all the fun for me. I know it works well for others, just not for me. I do keep notes, though. I usually have several plotlines going, so I need to keep track.
I love this series can’t wait to read the next chapter!
Attended Merrie’s event 10
signed up for the free book 1
tallied score 1
12 pts total
Thanks so much, Stephanie!
1. Samantha Briffett, Canada
2. IF YOU START A THIRD SERIES, DOES THAT MEAN HAVING TO WAIT EVEN LONGER BETWEEN MAKER’S SONG/KALLIE BOOKS?
I KNOW THE SERIES ARE BOTH OPEN-ENDED, BUT DO YOU HAVE HAPPILY EVER AFTERS IN MIND FOR DANTE, HEATHER, KALLIE AND LAYNE WHEN THE TIME COMES, FAR OFF THOUGH IT (HOPEFULLY) BE?
IF DANTE AND HEATHER WERE TO TAKE A WEEK OFF AND RUNAWAY FROM ALL THEIR ANGST FOR A VACATION, WHERE WOULD THEY GO AND WHAT WOULD THEY DO?
WHAT TELEVISION SHOWS AND MOVIES ARE YOUR FAVOURITES? (+4pts)
3. Spread the word on my Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/MuseCalliope (+3pts)
7. Tally your own points total: 8 (+25pts for RVSP) = 33
Hi Calliope,
Thanks so much for joining in on the celebration! And for your questions.
IF YOU START A THIRD SERIES, DOES THAT MEAN HAVING TO WAIT EVEN LONGER BETWEEN MAKER’S SONG/KALLIE BOOKS?
No, not longer waits, it would mean I would have to write faster in order to meet my deadlines. The time between each book in the series wouldn’t change. Instead of having two books come out each year, I’d have three, one from each series.
I KNOW THE SERIES ARE BOTH OPEN-ENDED, BUT DO YOU HAVE HAPPILY EVER AFTERS IN MIND FOR DANTE, HEATHER, KALLIE AND LAYNE WHEN THE TIME COMES, FAR OFF THOUGH IT (HOPEFULLY) BE?
I don’t have any endings in mind, to be honest, but I would be true to the characters and their stories when that end came around. And I would like for them to be where they need to be and happy.
IF DANTE AND HEATHER WERE TO TAKE A WEEK OFF AND RUNAWAY FROM ALL THEIR ANGST FOR A VACATION, WHERE WOULD THEY GO AND WHAT WOULD THEY DO?
Anywhere. LOL. I think Heather plans to keep Dante in bed and busy for at least a week, two if she survives the first week. But after that, I could see them going London to truly get away from everything. Heather could check out museums and historical sites during the day, then the nightlife after the sun sets.
WHAT TELEVISION SHOWS AND MOVIES ARE YOUR FAVOURITES?
I love Supernatural, Burn Notice, Sons of Anarchy, Justified on TV (plenty of others too) and in movies Gladiator, The Last Samurai, the Underworld movies, The Crow, Moulin Rouge And a ton more.
other contest stuff…
1.Koren C USA
2.asked 4 +4
6.rsvp’d and participated in Merrie’s event +1
entered to win free books +1
Commented on my feelings on screen bites +1
7.tally own points +1
I RSVP’d +25
Total 33
Jenna L, Singapore
Hi Adrian, it is me again..
Thank u for answering our questions..
May I check if there will be short story of just Dante and Heather?? I love them! Oh.. and Von.. hahaha
Hi again, Jenna!
Yeah, I would love to do a short story of just Dante and Heather and one with Von. I hope to have time to that soon!
Hugs!
Hi Adrian
* I RSVPed to be here with Adrian +25
* I Shared about this on twitter and here is the link http://twitter.com/#!/sasluvbooks/status/85949776599842817 +1
* I RSVPed and attended Merrie Destefano +1
* I Tallyed my Points +1=28
* Stacey S USA
sasluvbooks(at)yahoo.com
Hi Stacey,
Thanks for dropping by!
Hi Adrian
I have not read any of your books yet but I have had my eye on them
So to a question then:
Do you have any say in the covers that gets chosen?
Blodeuedd A
Finland
Hi Blodeuedd,
Thanks so much for joining me!
No, authors don’t have much say in the covers. Depending on who your publisher is, you might be asked for input – such as background details, the possible scene – but that doesn’t mean your input will be used. The marketing and art departments (and possibly your editor) will make the final decision.
Thanks so much!
Beverly G USA
I rsvped: + 25
Adrian I love lovee your books
Are there any plans to do any spin offs maybe for some of ur secondayr characters in both series?
If both casts of characters met up at ahuge party do you think theyd mix well?
Its summer time here in the states obviously whats a past summer experiance where you look back and go man that was the best time ever?
I enjoy iced tea with lemmon in the summer months whats one of your favorite drinks to get refreshed with
tweeted about teh contest : http://twitter.com/#!/Bainesgoddess/status/85958549200572416
tweeted about the store : http://twitter.com/#!/Bainesgoddess/status/85940248269422592 + 50
screenbites : posted an opinion and posted on twitter : http://twitter.com/#!/Bainesgoddess/status/85962218319003648 + 10
grand total of
: 90
Hi Beverley,
Thanks so much for the book love! I appreciate it!
1.Are there any plans to do any spin offs maybe for some of ur secondary characters in both series?
I’d like to do a book about Lucien and one about Von. I don’t really have plans for any spin-offs for secondary characters in the Hoodoo series. At this point anyway.
2.If both casts of characters met up at a huge party do you think theyd mix well?
Yeah, I think for the most part, they would. I think Annie might cause some problems and Kallie might too.
3. Its summer time here in the states obviously whats a past summer experience where you look back and go man that was the best time ever?
You know, I can’t really think of one. I’m not a summer person. I burn, too much sunshine makes me sick, and without air conditioning, I wilt. I’ve enjoyed some summer BBQs with friends, so maybe those times.
4. I enjoy iced tea with lemon in the summer months whats one of your favorite drinks to get refreshed with
I love iced tea (unsweetened) with lemon too. And a nice cold beer.
Thanks so much!
+1: Name: June M.
Country US
Questions +4:
1. Do you have any writing quirks? Have to have a certain food, drink, object?
2. Where is your favorite place to write? Office, Living Room, Porch/Patio, Coffee shop?
3. What is the strangest thing that a fan ever asked you or said to you?
4. Do you ever get recognized while you are running errands?
+1 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/JuneAnnM/status/85966460039598080
+50 Tweeted Code and URL: http://twitter.com/#!/JuneAnnM/status/85967499585273856
+10 RSVP and Attend Merrie Destefano’s event
+10 Screen Bites feelings and tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/JuneAnnM/status/85970152776155137
+1 for tallying:
TOTAL POINTS: 77 points!
Hi June,
Thanks so much for dropping by!
1. Do you have any writing quirks? Have to have a certain food, drink, object?
I need to have my coffee and my office kitty (Diabla) curled up in her basket, and music (everything from Nine Inch Nails to movie soundtracks)when I’m writing at home, but I can write anywhere when necessary.
2. Where is your favorite place to write? Office, Living Room, Porch/Patio, Coffee shop?
My office is my fave place.
3. What is the strangest thing that a fan ever asked you or said to you?
No comment here just to spare feelings.
4. Do you ever get recognized while you are running errands?
Not normally. Once when I was at a motel the desk clerk recognized my name and asked me to sign a book for her brother who was a fan. I happily did so.
Thanks so much!
Yay! Black Heart Loa. I am so glad it’s finally out! I’m sure everyone else I know is happy too, so I’ll stop counting down and talking about it to them.
So needless to say I absolutely love this series! I love the characters. And it’s always fun when you do character interviews. The one wth Kallie and Bella was awesome.
So I’m wondering if there are any two characters that you still would like to sit down together?
And have you ever thought aout what would happen if the characters from the two series met?
And I must send out a not so silent plea. Please don’t ever stop writing this series
Thanks for being here!
Rae M. USA
RSVPd +25
Attend Merrie Destefeno +10
Free Books+1
Screen Bites +1
Ask questions +2
Tally points +1
Total =40
Hi Rae,
Thanks so much for stopping by and thanks for your comments! I really appreciate your support. It means a lot to me!
By any two characters sitting down together, you meant from my series, yes? Not one of mine meeting up with someone else’s?
I think Von and Layne would have a good chat/booze fest. I think Kallie and Annie would hate each other, so no on that one. I think Divinity and Lucien would have concerns in common about the people they love and might have a very interesting conversation.
I think it’s possible Von could end up in the sack with Belladonna.
I think it’s very possible the the characters from both series will meet at some point, especially if Kallie pays a visit to New Orleans and drops in at Club Hell. Though I think it would be far more amusing to have Dante and the gang wind up in the bayou, dealing with Kallie’s aunt and gators.
Thanks so much! I plan to keep writing the series!
Hi,
have you ever written yourself into one of your books or thought of it?
How many of your books do you have in your house?
If you had to leave your home and could take only one book, what would it be?
Do you collect anything?
Thanks!
Dovile P., Lithuania
___
+25 RSVPed for this event
+4 for questions
+10 for attending Merrie Destefano’s event
+1 tallying
Total: 40
Hi Dovile,
Thanks for joining me and thanks for your questions.
1. have you ever written yourself into one of your books or thought of it?
No to both. The last person I want to write about is myself. LOL.
2. How many of your books do you have in your house?
I’ve never counted them, so I honestly don’t know. Several hundred, I would imagine.
3.If you had to leave your home and could take only one book, what would it be?
A copy of Paradise Lost from the late 1800s.
Again, thanks!
Rhianna W. (USA)
I would totally have questions if I wasn’t running so late that they’ve all been answered already. LOL But I had to say congrats on the new release! I’ve got these on my wishlist, now I just need time and money.
+25 RSVP
+1 Tweeted (http://twitter.com/#!/RhiReading/status/86107210119262208)
+50 CharmingTime Tweet (http://twitter.com/#!/RhiReading/status/86107411001253888)
+10 RSVP/Attend Merrie Destefano
+1 Free Books Entry
+10 Screen Bites Comment/Tweet (http://twitter.com/#!/RhiReading/status/86107964875870210)
+1 Tally
Total = 98
Hi Rhianna,
Thanks for dropping by and thanks so much for adding the books to your wishlist. I appreciate it!
https://twitter.com/#!/theloopylibrary/status/86136280055939072 +1
Question: You said Louisiana is your soul place. When did you first visit there and what are your first memories of it? +1
Total +3
Thanks so much.
Hi Allison,
Thanks for dropping by! My first visit was in 2004 and my very first impression was the intense feeling that I’d come home.
Thanks!
Asura C (us)
I have not read book one but after reading some snippets online of this series I amazoned it. I cannot wait to see what everyone is raving about in this series. It sounds fantastic!
I would have to ask: Did you live in the South? What drew you into writing this story?
+2 questions
+1 tally.
=3
Hi Asura,
Thanks so much for your comments and for Amazoning the books!
To answer your question, no, I haven’t lived in the South, but I’ve visited several times. I hope to live in New Orleans one day. I’ve always been fascinated with Louisiana and its varied culture – including hoodoo – and decided to explore it in my stories.
Thanks again!
hi
1. Thao H. (USA)
2. +4 Questions:
a. How did you come up with the main character’s last name? It’s beautiful! C:
b. Was it difficult to write the book? I’m sure writing isn’t as easy as it seems.
c. If you could, what would you change in the book you’ve written?
d. Are you excited for the release of of book 5?
3. +1 Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/chocolatestarpi/status/86196507639943168
5. +50 Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/chocolatestarpi/status/86196676997550080
6. +10 Attended Merrie Destefano’s event here: http://www.bittenbybooks.com/43962/author-merrie-destefano-release-party-and-25-00-amazon-gift-card-contest-live-here/#comment-293438?tag=bittenbybooks-20
+1 Entered: http://www.bittenbybooks.com/43626/free-books-book-giveaway-trailer-catherynne-m-valentes-the-girl-who-circumnavigated-fairyland-in-a-ship-of-her-own-making/#comment-293392
+10 Commented & Tweeted:
http://www.bittenbybooks.com/43892/bitten-by-books-screen-bites-brave-new-worlds-true-blood-and-falling-skies/#comment-293432
http://twitter.com/#!/chocolatestarpi/status/86205628074295299
7. Total: 77
Hi Thao Huynh,
Thanks for joining me! Now to your questions:
a. How did you come up with the main character’s last name? It’s beautiful! C:
Thank you! I just went with a Cajun/Creole last name.
b. Was it difficult to write the book? I’m sure writing isn’t as easy as it seems.
The writing itself isn’t difficult, it’s the editing and revisions that follow, but writing the story – that’s the fun part!
c. If you could, what would you change in the book you’ve written?
Honestly, I can’t think of a thing.
d. Are you excited for the release of of book 5?
Yes, very much so!!
Thanks so much!
What’s been your proudest moment as an author?
Who’s your favorite actor?
Are you a dog or a cat person?
+3 Questions
+25 RSVP
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Marie E.
USA
Hi Mariee,
Thanks so much for dropping by!
What’s been your proudest moment as an author?
When A Rush of Wings was named as #7 on BN.com’s list of best paranormal fantasy books of the decade (2000-2009)
Who’s your favorite actor?
Right now it is Jared Padalecki.
Are you a dog or a cat person?
I love both! I have 3 cats at the moment.
Thanks!
HI there!
What led you to write this story? What inspired you?
From:US, California
Hi Emily,
Thanks for joining me!
I’ve always loved New Orleans and Louisiana and its varied culture. I’ve studied the bayous and hoodoo, so it was just a natural choice.
Great contest!
What is your favorite season?
+1
US
Hi Allie,
Thanks for being here!
I think autumn is my favorite season.
Im from USA.
What were some difficulties you faced when writing this book?
Hi Al,
Thanks for dropping by!
Really, no difficulties. No big challenges.
Thanks!
United States
When you were writing the book, did you go back and change any event, dialogue, or setting?
Hi Judy,
Thanks for joining me!
Sure, that’s a natural part of the revisions and copyediting process after you turn in a finished manuscript. You always make changes.
Thanks!
HOw did you come up with the character’s names? Were they names from people you know?
Sorry, forgot to mention that I am from the US.
Hi Chun,
Thanks for joining me!
No, I generally don’t use names of people I know. I research names to suit a character’s personality and their background.
Thanks!
USA
Do you think this book would be made into a movie in the future?
Hi Tsui,
Thanks for dropping by!
I really don’t know if this book or any of mine will be made into movies, That all depends on Hollywood.
Thanks!
Commenting from US!
Have you met any memorable fans yet? If so, what were your funniest memories or experience when meeting a fan.
Hi Yiting,
Thanks for joining in!
I’ve met quite a few fans, but all have been wonderful people. I wouldn’t want to relate any stories that might hurt someone’s feelings. I’m sure you can understand that!
Thanks so much!
What are your favorite authors? Have you met any of them?
I’m from US.
Hi Emma,
Thanks for dropping by!
I’ve got to meet Stephen King, Rob Thurman, and Jeaniene Frost, Jeanne C. Stein all among my faves.
Thanks!
1 have met only 1 and she is a great one, nancy haddock!
hoodoo
I have your entire Maker’s Song series (partially thanks to winning some of them in another contest, which was awesome!) and love it. Reading Black Dust Mambo, also love it! Just thanks for writing cool books that I really enjoy.
Julie T, USA
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Thanks so much, Julie!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the books!
HooDoo rules!!! Lol
The world would be so boring without Adrian , it just needed saying lol
+ 89 and +7
I haven’t read the Hoodoo series yet, but it’s on my TBR list. I can’t wait to get to them, they look great.