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Hey guys! I am super excited to have here today one of my favorite UF and YA Paranormal authors! The one and only Rachel Vincent!
I LOVE the world and characters she created in her shifters series and her Y.A. series is one of my favorite ever, so getting the chance to interview her was nothing less than an honor! Not to mention that she has been amazing and is actually going to giveaway a Signed copy of ALPHA! Details at the end of the post…
Enjoy!
When did you first start writing?
Kindergarten.
Have you always enjoyed Fantasy?
As long as I can remember, anyway!
Why writing Urban Fantasy?
Because I like to read urban fantasy. And I like the fact that there are no limitations. I can write about anything I want, so long as I keep the rules of the world consistent and the characters sympathetic. Gotta love that kind of freedom.
Were there any Books, Movies or Writers that have inspired you?
Um…sometimes books or movies will trigger an emotion that I really want to be able to capture in my writing, but I can’t think of a book, movie, or writer that’s inspired me to write something specific. But music is really good for inspiring tone and mood.
What is your favorite subject in the Urban Fantasy Realm?
If you’re asking what my favorite creature is, I don’t have one. My least favorite would be vampires, because I don’t like the idea of cold walking corpses or people who want to eat their love interests. But there are a couple of writers who’ve managed to make me like their particular brand of vampire.
But if you’re asking what my favorite subject to write within urban fantasy is, that would be finding the lesser of two evils. I like to put my characters into situations where there is no good choice to be made. Faythe’s story starts out like that, in fact. She can either abandon her Pride, which needs her for a very serious reason, or she can give up the life she wants for herself. Either way, someone’s going to lose something important. And that problem never goes away.
ALPHA being the last book in the Shifters series, was it hard to write?
Yes. Very. At this point in my career, I’m no longer a rookie (Alpha will be my 9th book on the shelf), and that has its advantages. And it’s challenges. Now there are expectations from readers, both good and bad. Some people have really high expectations for Alpha because they’ve loved the previous books. Which is awesome. Some people aren’t fans of Faythe, but they like her world and my writing, and they’re waiting for her to prove her worth in this last book. And that’s also very cool. But either way, the pressure is on, and there’s no way to please everyone.
So yeah. Writing it was hard. I had this whole mental block for a while, where I kept putting off starting the book, and whining about it to my CP. But deadlines wait for no neurosis, and there came a point at which I had to just sit down and do it. So I did.
Did you always know how things were going to turn out when you started writing the series?
No. Stray was intended to be a standalone. Then I wrote a sequel. Those books sold as books 1 & 2 of a three-book contract, so I set down and decided how far I wanted this to go, and mapped out a rough series arc, then adjusted the ending of Rogue accordingly, to introduce the concept of the Territorial Council and the power it has over the Pride members.
Favorites:
Favorite Paranormal themed Movie?
Oh, goodness. There have been so many. From Dusk Till Dawn—I love that Tarentino’s vamps aren’t redeemable. They’re true monsters. And The Stand. It was a mini-series—does that count?
Favorite Paranormal themed TV Show?
Buffy. Hands down. Now and forever. Specifically, seasons 2 and 6.
Favorite Paranormal themed Book?
That’s actually impossible for me to answer. It changes all the time. Right now, probably White Cat, by Holly Black. Stunning, and smart, different.
Favorite Author?
Stephen King. And maybe Courtney Summers. Very different writers, but both are able to make me forget about the process, which is really hard for a writer. We know how to construct a story, so we see the stitches in the material, which sucks. But both King and Summers have thus far been able to make me see the story instead.
Favorite Paranormal Romance Author?
Oooh, I actually don’t read much straight romance. Sorry! I love a good love story subplot, but I tend to prefer that the main plot be more mystery or suspense of some kind. Notable exceptions for me include Perfect Chemistry, by Simone Elkeles. And Jeaniene Frost, if you consider her stuff to be more paranormal romance than urban fantasy.
Favorite one of your Books?
Favorite of my own books? That’s always the latest. Right now I’m enamored of both Alpha and My Soul To Steal. But my favorite single piece of my own writing is “Binge,” my short story in the Immortal anthology.
Who is your favorite of your own characters?
From the Shifters series, Ethan. He was just plain fun. From Soul Screamers, either Sabine or Tod. But Sabine’s easier to write. Her lines are just there, waiting for me, and they’re almost always contentious. She doesn’t have a single simple relationship or friendship, and many of her relationships conflict with others. I find her fascinating, and hilarious, troublesome beyond belief.
Which was the hardest to write?
Lately, Tod is hard for me to write, because he’s gotten pretty complex. Keeping him funny and compelling is more work than it used to be, but it’s worth it.
From Shifters, Greg Sanders (Faythe’s dad) is a hard one to write. He’s a constant struggle to balance power, determination, carefully controlled rage, and love for those he protects.
What would you be if not a writer?
I would probably have gone back to teaching. Because little else interests me, since no one seems willing to pay me to play Rock Band or watch TV. ;)
If you could be a Paranormal Being, who would you be?
I’d be some kind of psychic. I really want to know what people are thinking but not saying.
If you could meet any Urban Fantasy Character out there, who would you like to meet?
Oooh, I’m gonna have to go with “none of the above.” Urban fantasy is, in general, a very dangerous playground, and I’m not sure I’m ready to play in it, in real life. ;)
Quickies:
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Up or Down? Up!
Virtual or Real? Both.
Right or Left? Left.
Day or Night? Night.
Here or There? Here.
Sooner or Later? Sooner!
Light or Dark? Both.
Fast or Slow? Fast!
Vampires or Shifters? Really? Give you one hint. Not vamps.
Angels or Demons? Neither.
Reading or Writing? Both.
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
Whichever part I’m not on. Seriously, though, I think page proofs are the best, because they’re the easiest. The hard part’s done, and I get to sit back and enjoy my story like a reader, while watching out for missed typos.
What is your least favorite part?
Whichever part I’m currently on. It’s all hard work.
The Shifters Series in your own words?
Faythe’s transition from a closet shapeshifter demanding independence to a badass leader willing to sacrifice her personal needs to serve and protect those she cares about. Love. Loss. Passion. Violence. Conflict. No easy choices.
Oh. And a full-scale revolution.
I know I already miss Faythe and company, any plans for short stories set in Faythe's world?
There’s a story from Abby’s (Faythe’s cousin, from Stray) POV coming out in an anthology from Tor this spring. Other than that? You never know… ;)
You also write a great Paranormal Y.A. series, The Soul Screamers series, can you describe it in your own words?
High school junior Kaylee Cavanaugh discovers she’s a bean sidhe, a death herald compelled to scream uncontrollably when someone near her is going to die. With her introduction to the supernatural reality, she comes face to face with reapers, monsters, and the Netherworld, a warped mirror-image of our own world where souls are a black market commodity, everything is food for something else, and death just might be a blessing.
How many books do you have planned for that series?
Soul Screamers is open ended. The world building is broad enough that I keep getting new story ideas and concepts for it. Very exciting!
Do you have another adult Urban fantasy series in the works?
I do! The first book will be out in the fall of 2011.
If yes, Can you tell us anything about it?
Sorry! I can’t just yet. But I hope to be able to after the Alpha release madness dies down. ;)
What is coming up next for you?
More novels. Always more novels. And there’s a Soul Screamers e-novella currently scheduled for December 1, in advance of the January 1 US release of My Soul To Steal.
What are you working on right now?
Right now, I’m writing a short story for a 2011 anthology and working on the rough draft of IF I DIE (Soul Screamers book 5)
Do you have any advice or tip to those like me that want to become a published author someday?
Just keep reading and writing. There’s no substitute for hard work. And learn to take criticism. If you can’t take it from your critique partners or beta readers now, you’ll never be able to handle the sometimes less-than-constructive criticism of reviewers.
Anything you would like to say to your fans out there?
Hi! Thanks so much for sticking with Faythe, and I hope you love Alpha!
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The Stand is my #1 favorite book from Stephen King and the mini-series was done very well! Thanks for the great contest!!
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I'm a cover junkie & I just love the covers of the Soul Screamer & Shifters series! And, I'm totally with you: Shifters over Vamps, always! : )
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Favorite character Ethan? I'm not a spoiler kind of girl, so I just have to say...sigh.
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Buffy is My Favorite Paranormal Tv Show to almost have all the seasons on DVD.
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I LOVE the series and am so excited to read Alpha.
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Ohh a psychic! I would want to be one too, know what people are thinking sounds like lots of fun ehehe - or not, anyways x.x'
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I LOVE Stephen King, especially his Dark Tower series. Don't believe I love him, see my goodreads.com page! Haven't read all of his books...yet!
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Excited to read a new-to-me author. Thanks for the opportunity.
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Great interview and contest! October cannot come quick enough.
From Dusk till Dawn is one of my favorite vampire movies as well.
I LOVE the Shifter books and have spread the word on them. So looking forward to Alpha, but it is a bitter sweet. I will miss those crazy cats!
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I love the soul screamer series! deff is my alltiem fav series todate
i lovedthe stand themini series and the book my fav of kings wil always be IT movie and the book
cant wiat for the next in the soul screamer series
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Great interview. While I will miss Faythe I am looking forward to hearing more about the new series.
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This is absolutely fantastic!
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Hi Rachel,
I've enjoyed the Shifters series and I'm sorry to see it end. I'm looking forward to reading the new series you have coming up in the future.
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Congrats on finishing your Shifter series and even though it's sad to see it end I'm so excited to read the ending! Loved the quickies!
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Aw, Ethan was one of my favorite characters! *tear*. I miss him sooo much!
I can't wait for 'Alpha'. I am chomping at the bit for it!
Great interview, hon!
I so love this series. Your interview with Rachel is one of the best I've read. I always wondered if she had any idea how things were going to go when she wrote STRAY - thanks for getting the answer for me.
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I have read a number of Rachel's books and enjoyed them all.
I wonder what the new book is going to be ?
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Awesome! The My Soul series sounds amazing...I'll have to try and get them. ;)
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I would love to enter the contest! Rachel Vincent is awesome.
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WOW!! Great interview!! I soooo can't wait to read Alpha! All the early reviews are absolutely killing me!!
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AH! I'm going to miss The Shifter series sooo much!
I miss Ethan too, he was such a great character!
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I have never read any of your books or series but I would like to. They sound very good and interesting. My favorite television series. I love the Stand, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and V. They did a pretty good job with the Stand. I enjoyed the book also. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com
Covers are already brilliant and then the story inside is even better, which is no shock. I love reading the shifter series!!! And I do have my fingers and toes crossed for Alpha! :) I haven't read it yet but I heard it's fantastic. Sadly, my country takes forever for book shipments, personally I don't get it *huff*
cheers to your wonderful Q&A!!!
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WOW, great interview and giveaway!
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Great interview! That's so interesting learn more about the authors.
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Thanks for another awesome giveaway! ;)
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Buffy is my favorite paranormal TV series too...closely seconded by Supernatural and Vampire Diaries. And my love of reading urban fantasy has inspired me to write some of my own as well. Great interview and giveaway!
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Hi Rachel,
Love how you summed up the Shifter series. Faythe has been such a compelling character, and it's been fascinating watching her growth through every story.
I am going to miss this gang, and I am looking forward to reading how you wrapped things up.
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I only just started reading the shifter series, though I've been a fan of Soul Screamers since My Soul to Lose was first released online, and I'm absolutely loving it.
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Great interview. I am going to miss the shifter series.
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I can't wait to check out more from this author! I love the quickies section of the interview!
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Awesome interview and giveaway!!!
Please enter me :)
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Larissa--
Thanks so much for letting me know about your contest! You KNOW what a Shifters junkie I am!!! I'm so excited for you that you got to interview Rachel! Cannot WAIT for Alpha :)
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Any idea where to find 'Binge' that she mentions as her best writing? I looked for it, but am only finding Rachel Caine in the Immortal Anthology. Great interview and I would LOVE to win a signed copy of Alpha!
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Ethan *sigh* great character. I'm Team Jace so I'm preparing to be open minded because the girl never picks the second guy.
Rachel is one of my all time fav authors. Thanks for a great interview and contest!
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@Brooke here's a link to the book description on Shelfari. There's a link on the left to buy it on Amazon.
http://www.shelfari.com/books/5611823/Immortal-Love-Stories-With-Bite
Can't wait for Alpha to come out though I will be sad as the end of a great series.
Have also noticed the Soul Screamers series starting to be available here in NZ.
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I really loved Alpha and I'm sure everyone will to! Make sure you have a box of tissue by your side though I was weeping most of the book.
Can't wait to see what's Rachel next adult series!
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I loved Ethan too! Team Jace all the way!
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I cannot wait to start reading all of these books. Yes, I said all!
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OH I cannot wait for ALPHA! I enjoyed the short Q&A. Coffee is amazing. I enjoyed hearing about your fav parts of the witting process.
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I love this series and yes i know i am the minority but i love Jace and i want to see Faith with him, ;)
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I can't wait to read Alpha, although I am really sad that it will be ending. Can't wait to hear about the new adult series!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Hi Rachel, I love your shifter series. I can't wait to read Alpha even if it is the last book in the series. Will you be writing another adult series?
Thanks
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I love this series SO much and I can't believe it is gonna be over soon! *sniff*
I just won the book in another contest. Woot! Good luck to you all!
The Shifter series has come highly recommended.Informative interview,nice to learn more about the authors we/will read.
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I absolutely cannot wait for this book to come out! I'm also sad that the series is ending though SIGH!
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I love buffy too :) Great tv show choice.
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The Alpha cover is by far the best cover of the series. Can't wait to finally read this.
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Alpha has been my most anticipated book of the year. I cannot wait till it releases!!
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Alpha sounds really good but I have not read any in the series before. I'd love a chance to win but would have to buy the other books first if I do win =) Thanks!
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I love this series, although I'm a little behind. I'll definitely have to catch up for the release of Alpha! I also love the Soul Screamers.
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I love this series, although I'm a little behind. I'll definitely have to catch up for the release of Alpha! I also love the Soul Screamers.
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+3 Follower on Twitter (@sara_UFblog)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@sara_UFblog)
+1 Add all your entries = 13
Sara M
sara_UFblog [at] yahoo [dot] com
I love the quickies section of the interview. It is so fun reading about the author's preferences :)
Great interview!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower-Rae Pavey
+3 Follow on twitter @throutheahze
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter @throuthehaze
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook-Rae Pavey
+2 friend on Goodreads-Raelena
+1 Add
TOTAL: 21
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
I have the complete shifter series. I cant wait for Alpha to come out. I have even been reading the Soul screamers series and I don't usually read young adult. Thanks.
+5 GFC Follower
+3 Twitter Follower
+3 Twitter Follower of Rachel
+2 Good reads friend
+1 Add
Total 9
Faythe and I have a love/hate relationship. But I'm excited to see how it all ends in Alpha!
+5 GFC Follower
+3 Follow Twitter (@minnchica)
+3 Follow Rachel (@minnchica)
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1
= 14 total
I cant believe that Alpha is the last book of the series T.T Im going to miss it >.<
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follower on Twitter (@beleth22)
+3 Follower of Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@rachelkvincent)
+2 I “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 friend on Goodreads
+1 Adding...
Total=21
Thanks!
battyaboutbats at gmail.com
I love the shifter books and I'm dying to know what happens next, thank you for the giveaway.
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower (Mysteriousrose)
+5 Networked Blogs Follower (Mette Jensen)
+3 Follow on Twitter (@forceofstars)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@forceofstars)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook (Mette Jensen)
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads (Mette Jensen)
+1 Add all your entries!
Total extra entries: 21
forceofstars(at)yahoo(dot)dk
- Leave a comment about anything on this post.
- Leave an EMAIL for contact! (if you don’t feel comfortable leaving it here, email me at larissa@larissaslife.com)
Now a psychic would sure be a different kind of job. Very cool choice :=)
Extra Entries:
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower blodeuedd
+5 Networked Blogs Follower blodeuedd
+3 Follow me on Twitter blodeuedd83
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook bloddeuedd
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads blodeuedd
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
= 18
blodeuedd1 at gmail dot com
This series looks AMAZING and they have been on my TBR for awhile!
Extra Entries:
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@ashleybookshelf)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@ashleybookshelf)
+2 “Like” on Facebook - Ashley's Bookshelf
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads - Ashley's Bookshelf
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
=18 entries
ashleysbookshelf@gmail.com
Thanks!
I love both of these series so much!
m-hussein at hotmail dot co dot uk
+5 I follow on GFC
+5 I follow on Networked blogs
+3 I follow you on twitter (GloriousBooks)
+3 I follow Rachel Vincent on twitter
+2 I like Larissa's Life on facebook
(Maryam Hussein)
+2 I am your friend on Goodreads (Maryam Hussein)
+1 Entries= 21
I love this series so much!
N_Gel9 at hotmail dot com
Great interview larissa :o) I love the Shifters series & can't wait to get my hands on Alpha!! I'm desperate to read it to see how things turn out for Faythe but I'm also kind of dreading it because it means the series will be over :o( I'm glad to know there is going to be a short story from Abby's POV though - will definitley look forward to that :o)
sarahsreviews at ymail dot com
+1 initial entry
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@sarahsreviews)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@sarahsreviews)
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries!
TOTAL = 15 entries :o)
I love the Soul screamers series great contest thank you!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter/latishajean
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on twitter
+2 liked on facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
tishajean@charter.net
Love both of these series. and I will be sad when Faythe series ends. Hopefully Rachel comes up with something more awesome for her next book or series.
I'd love to win this one.
Extra Entries:
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@rachelkvincent)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
16 total entries.
forgot my email scrtsbpal at yahoo dot com
I've heard great things about this author, I'd really like to read one of these books soon.
juliecookies(at)gmail.com
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@rachelkvincent)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
22 entries total.
Gah.., I love Rachel Vincent my favorite book was Shift that book just left me speech less
elizabethcerna2011@gmail.com
+5 Google friend
+5 following network blog
+3 following you at twitter @elizabethcerna
+3 follow Rachel @elizabethcerna
+2 like your facebook (profile Name Elizabeth Cerna)
+2 friend on goodread "elizabethcerna"
total=22
I'd love to enter!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow you on Twitter @aikchien
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter @aikchien
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Your friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries!
Total: 22
Sorry, here's my e-mail:
aikychien at yahoo dot com
Oh.My.Gosh...!!
are you kidding???!!!! alpha like giveaway!!!! I must have it!!! Pleeease!!!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+1
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+13
g.carrera@email.it
Great advice for those who wish to become writers :-)
+5 GFC follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+2 "like" Larissa's Life on FB
+2 Friend on Goodreads
=(+1 for adding up) 15 entries
Stephanie G
sgradel(at)gmail(dot)com
Paranormal Haven
I've really wanted to get my hands of the shifter series. I can't wait to read them.
I realy want to read this series.
eshchory AT gmail DOT com
+5 GFC Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 I follow on Twitter (@eshchory)
+3 I follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@eshchory)
+2 I “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 I am your friend on Goodreads
+1 Total = 21
Oh.My.Gosh...!!
are you kidding???!!!! alpha like giveaway!!!! I must have it!!! Pleeease!!!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+1
--
+13
g.carrera@email.it
Wow! Thanks so much for this fab giveaway! I've read the Shifters series so far and it was fantastic! Thanks for making this international! :)
You can reach me at luvpinkpanther@gmail.com
I love Rachel!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+3 Following Larrisa on Twitter (@lesleywyrites)
+3 Following Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@lesleywyrites)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook (Lesley Cheah)
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!) = 14
lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com
Love the shifter series :) After discovering Rachels books I read for 5 days till I had read them all ;) What a great comp :) Thanks for making it international..
:)
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@rachelkvincent)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries!
21 fantabulus points !! :)
Good luck everyone cant wait to read ALPHA !!!
oopppps forgot my email addy,, i did email you but just in case here it is
Katrina W
kittee_cat@bigpond.com
Great comp !!!! ;)
This is so awesome! :)
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow you on Twitter
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be your friend on Goodreads
+1
Total: 21
yvantis@hotmail[dot]com
Dark Tower serie3s and The Long Walk are my Stephen King favs!!
- Leave an EMAIL for contact! nedsped at verizon dot net
Extra Entries:
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower Mach
+5 Networked Blogs Follower Mach/booksandbane
+3 Follow me on Twitter -Michojolie
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook -Michele Clark Powell
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads michele clark powell
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
= 18
Look at me! I'm entering!
+ 2 because I follow you and Rachel on twitter (AshleyVRobinson)
dreamt_of_in_your_philosophy@hotmail.com
Awesome giveaway I would like to enter :)
Marie D.
ifmary@hotmail.fr
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
Tere1494
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
TEre Peli
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
@GoldenMoon
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
TEre Peli
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
tere1494
+1 Add all your entries!
(including this one!)
If you want any of the links my mail is tere1494(at)gmail(dot)com
I have 18 entries
Thanks for this great giveaway!
+5 GFC: Sandy!
+5 Network: Sandra Muñiz
+3 twitter follower: @sandymanga
+3 twitter follower: @sandymanga
+2 FB: Sandra Muñiz
+2 Goodreads: Sandy!
+1 entries: 21!
=D
I'd love to be entered Larissa!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads!
Total entries = 19
Sorry forgot my email =)
mishtakes AT gmail DOT com
+5 GFC follower
+3 follow me on twitter(@larissa_sarah)
@FallenVamp
+1 add up all entries including this one
equals: +9
wbbusby at gmail dot com
Got to love Stephen King and Buffy. lol
+5 GFC follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow you on Twitter (@Rae_MR)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@Rae_MR)
+2 I “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook (Rae Reads)
+2 I'm your friend on Goodreads - Rae (In The Forest)
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
22 enteries!!
rae_reads@hotmail.com
I love the shifter series, they took awhile to come out in Australia, but i'm glade they finally did!
*Awesome giveaway BTW, Thank You!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@Elzahh1)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
total = +16
elzar_valdivia@msn.com
amandasbookblog[AT]gmail[DOT]com
I always love to see what other books authors like. Jeaniene Frost is another of my favorite authors, so that's pretty sweet. :)
+5 GFC
+3 Your Twitter
+3 Rachel's Twitter
+2 Goodreads
+1 General Entry
= 14 entries
I loved your "quickies" they make the interviews more fun. Thanks for the awesome giveaway. You have no idea how badly I want this book now!
jen72684(at)hotmail(dot)com
Extra Entries:
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@JenLD0336)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@JenLD0336)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads- Jennifer D.
+1 Add all your entries!
=21 entries
Definitely. Music has the power to change any mood and it gives me inspiration to continue writing. It sets the mood really well.
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@rachelkvincent)
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
= 12 entries.
mashimaro_18@hotmail.com AND @underhero
I would love to win ALPHA - just love the covers :)
+5 Google Friend
+3 Twitter follower (@allthedaysof)
+2 Goodreads friend - Chriz
+1 add entries
Total = 11
Chrizette
baychriz at gmail dot com
www.allthedaysof.blogspot.com
I really enjoyed reading My Soul to Take. Looking forward to read Alpha.
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@omi2510)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@rachelkvincent)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook - Omaid Khan
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads - Book lovers den
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
Total=21
Omaid91@hotmail.com
I really enjoyed the interview and look forward to reading your future stories.
Extra Entries:
+5 GFC Follower(Tara W)
+3 Twitter Follower: @mizztara71
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter @mizztara71
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook (Tara Woods)
+2 Your Goodreads friend (Tara Woods)
+1 Add all your entries! including this one!)
16 Total
mizztuts AT bellsouth DOT net
Thanks for the contest :D
+5 GFC follower
+3 Follow you on twitter @ramen_addict
+3 Following Rachel Vincent @ramen_addict
+2 I added you as a friend on Goodreads (April Xu)
+1 My total is 14
aprilxu2222@gmail.com
I didn't realise that Alpha would be the last of the Shifter series. I thought that this one of those serieses which goes on forever...
+5 I'm an old follower. My GFC name is Cherry.
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Twitter follower. My twitter handle is @cherrymishivus
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook. My FB name is Cherry Mischivuous
+2 We are friends at Goodreads
+1 TOTAL entries = 18
Cherry Mischievous
cherrymischif-warrior [at] yahoo [dot] com
Re-posted your contest at: http://contests-freebies.blogspot.com/2010/09/win-alpha-at-welcome-to-larissas.html
Cherry Mischievous
cherrymischif-warrior [at] yahoo [dot] com
All such pretty book covers! Sad I haven't read any of them >__<
+5 GFC following!
+1 For posting
=6
blissfulrains(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love this series and can't wait for Alpha! I bet it will be an epic ending of the whole Shfter series:)
+5 GFC follower
+3 twitter follower (@judittten|
+3 following Rachel Vincent on twitter
+2 friend on gooderads (Juditen)
+1 Adding all my entries
Total: 14
Thanks!
judittten at gmail dot com
I always love contest that have my favorite authors. I have read Rachel Vincent's book since the first one hit stores. Sad that Alapa has to be the last Shifter book.
+3 your twitter
+3 Rachel Vincent twitter
+2 Like on Larissa's Life
+1 entries
9 total
bard.2010@hotmail.com
Thanks for making this giveaway international, and thanks Rachel for the fantastic interview! :-)
I just recently discovered your writing, but once I started the Soul Screamers series I couldn't stop, gobbled up the preuqel and the next 2 books, and love the original and exciting world you have created with Kaylee (and Nash and Todd of course ;-p)! I can't wait to discover your Shifters series, I have the 1st book on my TBR shelf and can't wait to read it, ahve heard so much praise about Faith :-)
+1 commented: stella.exlibris (at) gmail (dot) com
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow you on Twitter (@Stella_ExLibris)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@Stella_ExLibris)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 I'm your friend on Goodreads
+1 Adding all my entries: total: 32 entries
Please enter me in the giveaway, Rachel is one of my favorite authors and I would love to win, Alpha.
+5 GFC follower
+5 Networked Blog follower
+3 I follow you on Twitter @justpeachy36
+3 I follow Rachel on Twitter
+2 I "like" Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 we are friends on goodreads
+1 for total: 21
I've just recently discovered your writing and I'm hooked. Thanks so much for this giveaway
+5 GFC follower
+3 follow Larissa on Twitter
+3 follow Rachel on Twitter
+2 like Larissa's life on Facebook
+2 Larissa's friend on goodreads
+1 adding entries
16 entries
oops forgot my e-mail
june111@att.net
Wonderful interview ladies!! I am such a fan of the shifters series and cannot wait for ALPHA!! Although I am a bit sad to see such a fantastic series come to an end.
+5 follower
+3 follower on Twitter (@SeeMichelleRead)
mmillet at gmail dot com
I love that Rachel says "Urban Fantasy is a dangerous playground" =) I've thought about this too and as much fun as it is to think about it, I don't think I'd want to live these stories that I love to read.
Thanks for this great giveaway!
+1 commented: thebookishtype[at]yahoo[dot]com
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower: Casey (The Bookish Type)
+5 Networked Blogs Follower: Bookish Type
+3 Follow me on Twitter: @The_BookishType
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter: @The_BookishType
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook: Bookish Type
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads: Casey (The Bookish Type)
+1 Add all your entries: 22
Rachel - I have no idea how you can keep up with all the different projects you have going on, but I do love them. :)
+5 google friend connect
+3 follow on twitter
+3 for following rachel
+1 for total
total = 12
heatwave96(at)hotmail.com
Rachel, you've got some awesome book covers there! So colourful. Would love to read your books!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+3 Follow you on Twitter (@lemonslippers)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@lemonslippers)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
+14 TOTAL
wandanamgreb(at)gmail(dot)com
I've seen her books at the bookstore, and keep meaning to check them out. After reading that interview, I'm going to have to move them up my TBR pile. Thanks! Artesia at comcast dot net
+2 points
Thanks for the giveaway, book looks awesome.
+5 I follow via GFC as hendy
+1 Add it up to total
TOTAL=6 entries
hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com
Holy crap!!Wonderful interview (and well, to admit it, I don't normally read them)! I can't wait to read this book!!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@rachelkvincent)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
17 entries!
As always, excellent giveaway.
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower (Vampire Book Club
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@VampBookClub)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@VampBookClub)
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
Total = 15
chelsea AT vampirebookclub.net
I love both the Shifter series and the Soul Stealers. I am so sad that the Shifter series is ending, but I can't wait to see what Faythe does!
+1 comment
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+3 Follow you on Twitter
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Your friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all my entries! (including this one!)
Total=17
5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+3 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter (@rachelkvincent)
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
Did them all!!!!
aurora m.
veltara@yahoo.com
Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway ♥
Great interview. I haven't had a chance to get to shifter series yet but it sounds amazing. Must start on it now.
New GFC +5
NBF +5
FB Like +2
Goodreads +2
Tally + 1
Total = 15
Looking for to reading future posts.
Jennifer
BookNoise at gmail dot com
I am so happy that there is going to be a fifth soul screamers book.
+5 GFC follower Nicole Ashley
+3 twitter follower @nicash2288
+3 I follow Rachel too
+1 adding up my entries
= 12
nicoleashley2288 @ yahoo.ca
Thank You for the contest! I truly enjoyed the Shifters series thus far. I gobbled up the first 5 books in no time. I thoroughly enjoy Rachel's writing style.
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower (soulfulll)
+3 Follow me on Twitter (soulfulll_k)
+3 Follow Rachel Vincent on Twitter
+2 “Like” Larissa's Life on Facebook (soulful keisha)
+1 Add all your entries
Total = 14
shanti804[at]hotmail[dot]com