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3.01.2011

Interview with Richelle Mead & Giveaway


Parajunkee's View is kicking off the Paranormal Spring Break with a bang. A HUGE fan of the Dark Swan Series by Richelle Mead, today we have an interview with the wonderful author, who has her 3rd book in the adult fantasy series releasing this month.

Genre: Adult, Urban Fantasy
Fantasy Element: Fae
Series: Eugenie Markham, Dark Swan
Order Online:  Amazon.com | BookDepository.com
Stalk the Author: WebBlog | Twitter


PJV: Iron Crowned is the third book in your Dark Swan series, the main character is a titan of the Urban Fantasy genre, Eugenie Markham. Where did you find inspiration to create her? Is there a bit of yourself in her?

RM: None of my characters are based on me, though all of them have something of me in them, I suppose, since I’m their creator!  I created Eugenie because I wanted an “action star” character.  I wrote the succubus series first, and Georgina’s more of a sleuthing heroine.  So, it was essential in Eugenie’s character that she be the kind of person who’s not afraid to get out there and throw a punch for what she believes in. At the same time, I still wanted Eugenie to be someone who could develop and learn more about herself.

PJV: The Dark Swan novels encompass two worlds, the Mortal World and the Otherworld. How do you keep track of your world building?

RM: Just in my head, I guess!  There’s no exact system to it, though if there are certain details I’m worried I’ll forget, I make notes of them.  Once you write about places enough, however, you start to know them pretty well.  Writing about them becomes second nature, and even a place like the Otherworld starts to become real.

PJV: Is there a set amount of books that will be in the Dark Swan series?

RM: Most likely, there will be four total.

PJV: Can you give us a hint as to what will happen between Dorian and Eugenie? Happily-Ever-After? Is Kiyo still going to be in the picture?

RM: Aw, I don’t give spoilers. Sorry! I can tell you, though, that the ending of Iron Crowned is a shocker, so you can expect everything you thought you knew about Eugenie’s love life to turn upside down.

PJV: There has been a considerable change in Eugenie from the start of the series. It is quite a leap in just two books actually. Did the character evolve on her own with the plot...or did you have a plan from the start for her?

RM: All my books and series are planned out from the beginning.  For me, character development is one of the most important parts in a good series, so it’s crucial for me to know where I want that character to go and how I want her (or him) to do it.  Everything that Eugenie has been through has been part of that plan.

PJV: Does it differ writing your adult series than your very popular, young adult Vampire Academy series?

RM: Each series has its own tone and world/character details that makes it unique, so I have to shift into that series’ particular mode each time I start a new book.  But as for YA vs. adult, there isn’t a huge amount of difference.  I don’t consciously think, “Oh, yeah, this is for teens.”  In fact, I try very hard not to write down to my YA readers.  So, aside from language/content levels, there’s not a lot of difference in the processes.


PJV:  And to keep with the theme of our feature, what is your best Spring Break memory?

RM: Nothing really awesome is coming to mind, but probably my most vivid Spring Break memory was a road trip that friends I did from Michigan to California in college.  We got caught in a blizzard driving back through the Great Plains, and we couldn’t stop because the highway was being closed behind us.  So, we had to power through without food or sleep in order to not get stranded by the closures!







Contest Deets:
  One (1) winner will receive  a SIGNED ARC of Iron Crowned

Contest ends April 6th

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Comment to win. Answer the question: Mortal World or Otherworld?

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293 comments:

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May said...

Otherworld... Hotter guys...

scottsgirl1982 said...

OTHEROWRLD!!!!!!!!!!!

scottsgirl1982 said...

OTHERWORLD!!!!!!!

scottsgirl1982 said...

ooops forgot email address and stuff...

I tweeted- @VishousRaven28
I shared on Facebook-http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000601876186

email addy- scottsgirl1982[at]gmail[dot]com

lil_crazy_jackie said...

Otherworld... Always something different depending where you travel to. :)

Alice White said...

Otherworld much more intresting
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Loretta Elliott said...

Otherworld, but a mix of both would be cool:)

Heather S. said...

Otherworld of course! Team Dorian!!

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Unknown said...

Otherworld! Mortal World is soo boring and nothing exciting ever happens

Cassay
cassandra dot crouser at yahoo dot ca

cristin said...

Otherworld for sure!
cristins104[at]gmail[dot]com

Krista McKenna said...

I think otherworld. Though I would miss Pizza and movies I would love to submerge my self in a world of magic and mystery.

Mandy said...

Oh, the Otherworld for sure, cause, you know... it has Dorian :B

oh, and for the extra comment link: http://twitter.com/mandyrosask/status/46053677500342272

Casa De Galletti said...

Otherworld, without at doubt!! Although to live in the Real World KNOWING that the Otherworld exists would be pretty cool too.

Monica said...

The otherworld! There is so much to see and is so different. I'd choose both if I could though...

I love Richelle Mead's series!

akasha1224@hotmail.com

Jessica S said...

Otherworld, all the interesting stuff happens there. And there's Dorian.

Anonymous said...

Otherworld!!! Only because it has Dorian in it! He is so hot!!!

Bookluvr Mindy said...

I would have to say the Mortal World! I am into Urban Fantasy! I love, love, love Richelle Mead's books!

bookluvrmindy.blogspot.com

Rachel said...

OMG! Wow. What a fabulous contest. I'm Australian, but i'll happily pay for shipping if i win =)

Hmmm, tough question, but really, nah. No choice. OTHERWORLD. Always. There's something so magical and amazing about that place. There's nowhere else i'd rather be!

rachybee101@live.com.au

Rachel said...

I tweeted too!

Billy Burgess said...

Richelle Mead is a great writer.

http://twitter.com/coffeeramblings/status/46109911104487424

Katie_Fogle said...

Otherword! Richelle Mead is awesome! I love this series!!!

Lynn said...

Otherworld
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Jennifer G. said...

Otherworld - I think it would be kind of interesting. :)

Jennifer G. said...

Also tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/casakitty

Sarah said...

Otherworld... I like the idea we aren't the only thing out there.



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Amber said...

Otherworld--most definitely!

Amber
amber.m.marr@gmail

*Melissa* said...

Otherworld so much more dangerous and creative, plus richelle creates a pretty amazing world!

*Melissa* said...

mnunez466(at)gmail(dot)com

here's my tweet: http://twitter.com/mnunez466/status/46274231780122624

Texas Book Lover said...

This is a series that is up next on my TBR list. I have read all of RM's other series and loved them! So from what I have read about this series I would have to say Otherworld!

Thanks! mmafsmith@gmail.com

Texas Book Lover said...

Tweeted:

http://twitter.com/#!/Maria_Smith_76/status/46287935707947008

Thanks! mmafsmith@gmail.com

Jolene and Family said...

Otherworld of course, so much more going on

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Jolene and Family said...

I tweeted

http://twitter.com/#!/joleneallcock/status/46336175274860544

june111(at)att(dot)net

ChiKittie said...

I would so say Otherworld, anywhere but in my world.

ChiKittie(at)gmail(dot)com

ChiKittie said...

I have tweeted this giveaway:

http://twitter.com/#!/SyCo4Twilight/status/46359693077135361

ChiKittie(at)gmail(dot)com

Read for your future! said...

Otherworld! for many reasons. If won this book and swag will be donated to the Middletown High school for all of them to enjoy,
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Pamk said...

i tweeted this too http://twitter.com/#!/Pamk258/status/46619192019005440

Kristen My Bookish Fairy Tale said...

This is great!! Woot! Otherworld definitely!!!

http://twitter.com/#!/kristenceci/status/46623939316817920

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Anonymous said...

Mortal world. I like being alive.

tweeted here: http://twitter.com/Parakiss25

Thanls for the giveaway.

faefever25@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

other world! I love the mid-evil kind of style!

lil_crazy_jackie said...

Otherworld FTW!

kristina shields said...

otherworld would be way more fun and I know that I would never get bored!

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Lora1967 said...

Otherworld. After what happened in JapanIt would be nice to be in a world that it doesnt happen in.
chaarmedone1512@aol.com

Jaidis said...

Otherworld :)

JaidisShaw at yahoo dot com

Megan said...

Otherworld. Nice change of scenery.

tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/mekyser/status/47449443359928320

megankyser at gmail dot com

whitewolfreads said...

Definitely Otherworld. You never know what you are going to get!

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whitewolfreads said...

Twitter: http://twitter.com/jmspettoli/status/47524767703633921

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Pamela said...

Hm.... otherworld I think. So long as I'm not in any type of danger of course!!

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Anonymous said...

Otherworld. The mortal world is boring.

nicoleashley2288 @ yahoo.ca

Unknown said...

Otherworld... The human world is boring when you think about being the queen of at least two queendoms.

CJ said...

Otherworld, definitely! :)

I love Richelle Mead! Thanks for the chance to win!

shortcut_2_mushrooms(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)nz

Natasha said...

For this series, I'd like to say Otherworld. - the war. The change of seasons in each territory is a fantastic idea.

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Michele said...

OTHERWORLD!!

Thanks for the chance to win!!

jmluker (at) winco (dot) net

Unknown said...

I pick Otherworld.
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Unknown said...

I tweeted. http://twitter.com/mbreakfield/statuses/50716696733954049
marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Otherworld!!

Anonymous said...

Oh I also blogged this

http://pearlangelbooks.blogspot.com/2011/03/giveaways.html

to spread the word.

Anonymous said...

ohh my email! sorry!

komalsankla1@yahoo.com

faithspage said...

otherworld

Anonymous said...

Intersting of reading this.

flaka.077@gmail.com

tweeted - WIN! Signed ARC: Iron Crowned by Richelle Mead hosted by @parajunkee & @Tynga #ParanormalSpringBreak #giveaway http://bit.ly/dKotm9 PLZ RT

Anonymous said...

I'll go with Otherworld.
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Anonymous said...

I also tweeted this.

scottsgirl1982 said...

Other World!!!!!
I tweeted - @VishousRaven28
and Shared on Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000601876186

email is scottsgirl1982@gmail.com

latishajean said...

I love her books Richelle Mead is My favorite! I will have to say otherworld :) Thank you so much for the great giveaway!
tishajean@ charter.net

latishajean said...

tweeted too
http://twitter.com/#!/latishajean/status/51071445773717504
tishajean@ charter.net

Anonymous said...

Otherworld most definitely!!

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Anonymous said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/YearofTiger86/status/51411543073636352

Morganlafey86@aol.com

Christie said...

Otherworld :)

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Christie said...

http://twitter.com/#!/Chrissie123123/status/51726937793626112

swaggirl01 at gmail dot com

Aislynn said...

Otherworld :) Definitely more fascinating!

aislynnt(at)gmail(dot)com

Aislynn said...

I also tweeted about the giveaway

twitter: aislynnt

Victoria said...

Otherworld would be fun but I am a creature of habit so I'm not really sure.
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Jovial_1/status/52036841565732865
vsloboda(at)gmail(dot)com

Stephanie Grant said...

Otherworld for sure!
srgrant05(at)ymail(dot)com

Stephanie Grant said...

Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/sgrant2005/status/52156107535286272
srgrant05(at)ymail(dot)com

Read for your future! said...

Other world where immortality is offered.
chaarmedone1512@aol.com

Read for your future! said...

I tweeted your giveaway
http://twitter.com/#!/Lora1967/status/52432592238161920
chaarmedone1512@aol.com

Amosette said...

Otherworld!
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thanks
julie

Amosette said...

I also tweeted it http://twitter.com/#!/officiallyjewel/status/52521690667810816


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thanks

Unknown said...

Otherworld!

Thanks so much!
texas_gal45(at)hotmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

Otherworld for sure! A change would be great LOL!

Email:
drharleyquinn87 (at) gmail (dot) com

Unknown said...

Here is also my tweet :)

http://twitter.com/#!/harleyquinn0887/status/52811345099370496

Amy @ www.bookgoonie.com said...

Otherworld. Thanks for the giveaway. Amy @ www.bookgoonie.com OR bookgoonie at yahoo

Anonymous said...

Obviously Otherworld. Why else would I be reading these kinds of books? ;)

Linda
crystaldiamond101@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

My tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/MostImportantL/status/53250289343541248

Linda
crystaldiamond101@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Definitely Otherworld, thanks to so many great authors writing about the Otherworld. carrieab77@hotmail.com

Pam S said...

I have to go with the majority so far and say Otherworld ;).

pams00 @ aol.com

Pam S said...

tweeted -
http://twitter.com/#!/pams00/status/53671177138356224

pams00 @ aol.com

Kayla said...

Otherworld of course!!!

klamber1@unca.edu

FurryReaders said...

Have to go with Otherworld with the opportunity to visit Mortal World, incognito to take a breather a few times a year.

I am always impressed with authors who write multiple series and their ability to keep everything straight. I was also intrigued by Rachel saying she maps out a complete plan for her characters to follow, when other authors have said they were surprised by where their character took them. I always love hearing about the creative process

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FurryReaders said...

Shared on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000403338104

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StacyUFI said...

otherworld for me

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Unknown said...

Otherworld! I would love the chance to explore such a fascinating place.

jenn said...

Otherworld for sure!

jennifer.thorburn(at)gmail.com

Gen said...

OTHERWORLD! Specially if Dorian is there. (I wouldn't mind running into Kiyo either)

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