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where i play the role of romance author, reader, and geek

Is this what you want me to blog about?

2/18/2014

43 Comments

 
Lately, I've been thinking hard about what I should write on my blog. I tried to put myself in your shoes - tried to remember what I feel as a regular reader and not a combination of reader/author.

So, say I'm visiting the site of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, the authors of the Pendergast series (you guys should check it out. He's the swoon-worthiest FBI agent I know. Honestly, I think he's A LOT sexier than James Bond. :D). Anyway, when I visit their page, these are the stuff that I'd like to know ---
  • When's the next book going to come out?
  • What are other future books that I can look forward to?
  • Are they going to collaborate with other authors which means Agent Pendergast gets to interact with other authors' characters?
  • Do they have free books I can download?
  • Are there contests of theirs I can join?
  • I want more scenes - rather than just interviews - written about the everyday life of Agent Pendergast!
  • What other books can they recommend that are like Agent Pendergast's series?
  • Any events of them online or offline I can attend?


Now - my question is: do you feel the same? Because if you say yes, then I'll start blogging more about stuff like that. 
43 Comments
Masako Ara Maine
2/18/2014 02:28:45 am

Well, I agree. Those are some of the questions that I personally find myself asking when I think or read about my favorite authors. There are of course some other questions that run through my mind, but then again knowing the answers to these basic questions will definitely receive a two thumbs-up from the fans. :) Other info will be a bonus though. ^_^

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Marian
2/19/2014 01:25:21 am

Hi Masako! What kind of other info would you like to read more about? I'm really curious! :)

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Jira link
2/18/2014 02:35:03 am

HECK YES!!! You are wonderful, you are awesome, you are great. I love you. I honestly do. One of my top 5 favorite authors right now. Your existence is swoon worthy. BLESS YOUR PARENTS FOR PUSHING YOU OUT INTO THIS WORLD!!!

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Marian
2/19/2014 01:25:58 am

Haha that is so nice of you to say, Jira! Thank you for considering me as one of you fave five authors! :D

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Judy
2/18/2014 09:41:42 pm

I know I would LOVE any info on any stories you have going on in that amazingly creative brain of yours! I have an ENORMOUS TBR pile (not even exaggerating--I have enough to last me years) but I jump on your books as soon as they come out! I would love to know what to look forward to!

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Marian
2/19/2014 01:27:26 am

Aww Judy! That's one of the nicest things a reader can say so definitely - thank you!!! :D I'll write more posts about future books then. =D

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Masako Ara Maine
2/19/2014 02:18:37 am

Just curious stuff. Like if I'm gonna be asking you, first thing I'm gonna ask is, "When you describe a guy in your books, is it all from your imagination or do you look at a picture of some REALLLLY HOT guy as inspiration?" :) things like that. ^_^
Afterwards I'll probably ask you where I can stalk you. *_* (if there's a way that sentence can sound less creepy, please imagine that version) ^_^

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Marian
2/19/2014 03:31:52 am

Haha okay I think I get your drift now. :D And not creepy at all! I stalk my fave authors, too! :D

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Christy M
2/19/2014 03:03:21 am

I actually look at your site everyday to see when new things are released. that is the only bad thing about reading your books...waiting for more! But as you probably can't invent the time machine (uhh, unless you can ^_^), then i will just have to wait. yeah, already devoured Jason and Keanne, and tonight will be Heart Racer. But yes, I do love release dates. I also like to see if a author has a street team or not. I do like little short stories visiting the couples, seeing what they are doing and have been up to once they have their HEA. (one author i read, Roxie Rivera, actually did a christmas anthology with stories from all the couples of her Russian Protector series, and it was awesome. so, something like that would be awesome. You are the "bestest" ^_* author ever, and i will read whatever you blog, kinda no matter what it is!

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Marian
2/19/2014 03:34:21 am

Hi Christy! Thanks for such an informative answer! Super appreciate it. And sigh - I was planning something like that too for last Christmas but I just couldn't get to fit it in my sked. Maybe this year it will be different! =D Oh, and I have a street team - currently closed to new members coz I only started it a few months back and there are things I need to iron out first but I will have openings for it again soon. =D I hope you enjoyed JNK and I'm definitely interested in hearing what you have to say about Heart Racer! =D Thank you again for taking the time to answer my question! :)

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Maureen link
2/21/2014 05:53:14 am

I just finished reading Heart Racer and I am surprised that it is a "to be continued". This is the first time I have read you as an author and your stories have the right touch of drama, romance, sex and a roadblock to happiness. I would like to see more info on your soon to be released books, name of book in case I want to order it, some exciting excerpts and if there are any other books in this series. For example in Heart Racer, their was reference of Derek and Jaike, I could not find a book any place of their story. Was one written? Nor could I find the Title of Leandro and Bobbys next book. This are the tidbits I look forward in a writers blog.

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Marian
3/3/2014 01:05:04 am

Hi Maureen. First of all thank you so much for taking the time to write to me and I'm so glad you enjoyed reading Leandro and Bobby's story. As of now, the second half of their story is untitled yet but its original draft is done and will still be out on March 28. As for Derek and Jaike, the first half of their story is titled Unwillingly Yours and you'll actually see them playing minor roles in Nick and Lilac, too. Lastly, as for excerpts - I tend to release them via my newsletter first but repost them on my blog.

Thank you for letting me know what you want to read from my blog - they are all really good suggestions so I'll definitely take note of it! =D

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Kathy
3/3/2014 12:38:28 pm

it would fun to have a section here on your website for those of your fans dedicated enough to come here and read your blog, similar to what you get on the extended version of a Dvd. Deleted scenes that maybe just didn't fit the way you wanted; do authors have bloopers?; author commentary about certain scenes that she is particularly proud of/ driven crazy by/ thought you'd never get done with etc. What do you think?

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Marian
3/12/2014 02:01:14 pm

Hi Kathy! Those are the best suggestions ever so I'm taking note! TY again!

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Kathy
3/25/2014 10:32:31 pm

Thanks for the deleted scene from Forgiving a Greek Billionaire. It was wonderful!

Mayra
3/6/2014 12:35:12 pm

I would like to know when the second book to Awakened: the zombie who loved me, comes out. I want to know what happened to Dazzle and Vartha.

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Marian
3/12/2014 02:01:50 pm

Gotcha! No exact release date just yet but most likely it will be out sometime during Halloween! =D

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amanda vernon
3/12/2014 08:52:53 am

Can u please give me the name of the book that will continue learndo and bobbys story that will be release on march 28 2014 thanks so much

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Marian
3/12/2014 02:02:17 pm

Hi Amanda! It's called Driven by Love! =D

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Sherry
3/15/2014 04:37:17 am

When is Greek billionaire bk 5 coming out

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Marian
3/16/2014 11:57:23 pm

Hi Sherry! Third week April or earlier! :)

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Adrienne
3/17/2014 04:12:04 am

Is the follow up to Derek and Jaike available on Amazon? If so, what is the title? I'm interested in seeing how you completed their story. I've done a search in the Amazon store and wasn't able to find anything that looked like the rest of their story.

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Marian
4/20/2014 01:52:32 am

I'm so sorry for the late reply. Its title is Meant to be Yours and it will be out in late May! Hope you can still wait for it! 😊

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Evelyn
3/17/2014 04:20:56 am

I read your bundle Eternally Seduced and loved it. Was disappointed that Mary tended to end without closure. What happen with Mary and her billionaire?

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Marian
4/20/2014 01:56:16 am

Hi Evelyn. They have a second story coming out in June. The boxed set, you see, is under my publisher's copyright while the second story is mine so I couldn't include it in the boxed set. Sorry but I hope you can still wait for it! 😝

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tracey norman
3/25/2014 01:14:18 pm

When is the next part of bobby and liandros story to be released. Can't wait. Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Ahhhhh

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Marian
4/20/2014 01:57:30 am

Hi Tracey! Driven by Love is out now - hope you got to read it! 😊

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Bev
3/28/2014 11:29:26 pm

Im looking for Driven by Love. Has it been released yet? I want to know what happens now that Bobby thinks Leandro never had any feelings for her.

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Marian
4/20/2014 01:59:16 am

Hi Bev! Driven by Love is out now. Hope you got to read it. 😊 sorry for the late reply!

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Amy Knipp
4/2/2014 10:29:14 am

Just read all 4 of The Greek Billionaire series. When will The art of Wedding a Greek Billionaire be released. Can't wait to read it!

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Marian
4/20/2014 02:02:20 am

Hi Amy! Happy to know you enjoyed the Greek Billionaire books! The fifth one should be out mid-twenties. Sorry for the wait!

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Lowanda
4/16/2014 09:18:37 am

I cried all thru Art of Forgiving a Billionaire. Can hardly wait for next..Wedding a Billionaire. What about "Courted"(Yanna's story)...when will it be out?

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Marian
4/20/2014 02:07:04 am

Hi Lowanda! Thrilled you like my Greek Billionaire books. Last one will be out around mid-twenties. As for the books after Chased, the entire trilogy is actually part of the Eternally Seduced boxed set together with other Pussketeer books. :)

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Lowanda
4/23/2014 07:24:09 pm

Thanks for reply...just now purchased Eternal box set...looking forward to Wedding Billionaire book

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iris
5/10/2014 03:43:14 am

You are my favorite author! Please please write Lysander's story as well as the stories of Delilah and Lucian and Silviu and George. Pretty please. It's been forever now...any idea when these stories will come out? Haven't seen anything in the newsletter about them yet..thank you for your emotionally enthralling work.

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Aidé
5/10/2014 09:01:50 am

Hi just wanted to know on what day of May is Burn coming out? " i can't wait to fines out what happens with Helios and MJ"

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Pam Katrelle
5/30/2014 11:16:20 am

I really am anxious to read more of Derek and Jaike's story.

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Meredith
6/6/2014 08:57:15 am

I would just like to know when exactly date wise are the next two stories about MJ and Hellios stories will be out for iBook I am desperately waiting to know and buy them and find our please dates.

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Sherry
6/6/2014 05:52:30 pm

Where is Meant to be Yours , is it out yet because I can't find it to buy anywhere?

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Shannon
6/22/2014 08:25:19 pm

I am having no luck finding the 5th book for Mairi and Damen. It it not out yet?

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Tracie
7/15/2014 10:39:20 pm

Loved book 5 "the art of wedding a Greek billionaire", the wait was worth it. Marian don't be hard on yourself you are a wonderful author and I will definitely be keeping an eye out for future works. Keep up the great work.

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Rhonda Sanborn
7/25/2014 11:30:25 am

When will Helios and Mj's final 2 stories being released?

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aashna anand
2/26/2015 02:54:00 am

I absolutely adore your books..i really want to know when the next book from good girls with secrets series will be out????!!! eagerly waiting for it!!!

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