Before I start the interview, I’s like to congratulate Jeanne, because HEXED, with an Anna Strong novella, debuted at #32 on the New York Times Bestseller list!
Super congrats Jeanne and all the author on the Anthology!
Thanks for stopping by at my blog again Jeanne, it's a pleasure to have you!
*Thanks for inviting me, Larissa. It’s hard to believe this is the seventh in the series, isn’t it?
- Absolutely! How many book are you planning to write for the Anna Strong series?
*I’ve just finished the eighth book and am contracted for a ninth. I think with that ninth book, the Anna saga will draw to a close.
- Have you always had a plan for where you wanted to take these characters?
*Not specifically, but I do have a clear idea of how the ninth book will go and who the main characters will be and how it’s going to end.
- Is Anna ever going to get a Happily Ever After, or whatever is possible and closest to it?
*Yes. She’s going to finally find her soul mate. Course, I’m not telling who it will be. You get a big hint in Crosssroads, though.
- I love where you are taking Anna as a character and I really appreciate her evolution as a person/vamp and the development of her relationship with the people around her. In the last book, I felt some hint that there might be some changes in her relationship with a certain shifter, am I mistaken?
*No. And that relationship gets stronger even though she has a different love interest right now. Someone she met in the novella Blood Debt from the anthology HEXED (released June 7th) But she and Daniel Frey have a special relationship and something happens in Crossroads that makes it more difficult and complicated but better at the same time.
- Any plans to write a different series parallel to the Anna Strong one? Maybe something is a different genre?
*I’m not sure right now. My editor and I are discussing different ideas but I’m waiting for that bell to go off or the light to go on that signals the right one! But I’ll keep writing. In the meantime, I have Anna to keep me busy.
- Can you give us some hints of what we can expect from the next Anna Strong Novel, Crossroads?
* Anna goes on a journey both personal and for her friend, Daniel Frey, and the truths they discover change both of their lives. Crossroads takes place on the Navajo Reservation in Monument Valley. I took a trip there several years ago and fell in love with the area. There are Navajo characters in the book and one thing I didn’t think of while writing it was that when the book is read for audio, the Navajo language would be difficult to deal with. My narrator Dina Pearlman contacted me for help and I had to refer her to the websites I used for translation. So, if there are any Navajo speakers out there, contact me and I’ll put you in touch with her!
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I admire authors who write series without running out of of great storylines for her characters! Keep up the good work, Jeanne!
Congratulations on hitting the bestseller list with the Hexed anthology. It was a really good one; best one since Unbound in my opinion. You are the only author I hadn't read so it was a nice introduction.
I would love to win the books so I can read the series in the order intended.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Personally I haven't read this series but now... well now I'm dying to read them all!
Congrats to Jeanne for making such a good work... I mean, seven books and being in the bestseller list! That's awesome!
And it was a great interview, thanks!
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OHHH AHHH I would love the series! I loved Chosen, it was the only book I have read, I know the horror of reading not the whole series. It was what my bookstore had in stock when chosen was released. I loved Hexed! The combo of authors was faking fabulous! I cannot wait to read more. Thank you for this amazing opportunity.
Yay, this is a great giveaway from an awesome author! Love love love!
great giveaway
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This is an awesome giveaway. I have a few of these in my TBR and would love to add the rest!!
Good reading ~ Escape by Fiction :)
Really nice giveaway, impressive that you've written so many books.
Such an awesome giveaway!
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I do like knowing that a series is coming to an end. Sad, but things need to end too. And I need to start this series
thanks all for posting--if you have any questions, I'll be checking in and I'll be happy to answer them!
Jeanne
Anna Strong Chronicles have been on my "to read" list. I would love to read these!!
I have not read any books of the Anna Strong Chronicles but have to see if I can find them here in New Zealand. Many times great new authors I pick up via blogs like this can't be purchased in New Zealand
I still haven't started this series, and I really want to. There are just so many wonderful books, and so little time. I swear I'm going to get started soon though, because I know the Anna Strong Chronicles rock.
I've only read the first one; guess I have lots of catching up to do!
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I've been wanting to read this series, thanks for the giveaway!
It's nice when an author has an ending planned for a series. So many these days just seem to go on and on with no coherent end game. Best wishes on your new books. I'd love to get a chance to read the whole series.
I recently read book 1 in the series, and I really liked it! I have the other books on my To-read list, I’m excited that there are 9 books, looking forward to reading them!
Book Savvy Babe
I can't believe there are this many books in this series and I still haven't heard of them! I will be checking them out for sure.
Have not read any of the series but I love that there will be 9 books clearly a lot to enjoy :)
Wow this ones epic. I didn't realize how many books there were.
Loved the interview:)
Thank you so much
Wonderful interview! Adore Jeanne! And I just found this blog and am SO going to bookmark it to read!
Looove this series!! So can't wait to read more of Anna!!
This sounds like a really good series. I'd like to read it.
Awesome on keeping a series going. My friends have read this series and now I would love to, as well.
Really enjoyed the interview. Thanks for the chance to win, guys.
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I have loved all the books in this series, thank you for the awesome giveaway.
Thanks for the great giveawy. I would love to read this series. It sounds very good. Tore923@aol.com
Great interview & awesome giveaway! I've only read one of the books & can't wait to read more!
I haven't had the pleasure of reading this series yet, and reading them all back to back would be amazing.
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I haven't had the pleasure of reading this series yet, and reading them all back to back would be amazing.
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The books look great! I have had the chance to read these but I will be adding them to my TBR pile. Thanks for sharing.
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Another series I hadn't heard of didn't think that was possible :) its sounds great. definitely going on my list.
oh my, what an incredible giveaway!!! I would absolutely love to win, because that would be perfect for me - I haven't had the chance yet to read her series :)
and congrats on the #32 for the anthology!!!
wish you all the best, Ina
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I just started to read the 1st book and sad that it's ending but I'm glad there are 9 books.
I have recently been introduced to this series by a friend. So sad to hear that it is ending, but looking forward to the ride.
This series sounds super awesome! Great interview and thanks for the giveaway!
Holy cow! 9 books in this series and I've never heard of it before. It sounds fantastic and that it ends well. I like happily ever afters ;) I love blogs...it's the only way to hear about all the good reads out there. Thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway.
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OMG! This contest is brilliant. 7 books.... 7 SIGNED BOOKS! Plus swag!
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Larissa, you have outdone yourself!
Thank-you!
Thanks for this article - I have added the series to my to read list as they sound just like my kind of thing :) Thanks also for the wonderful giveaway.
I havn't actually started this series yet. I don't know why, obviously something is wrong with me, but I do plan to remedy that very soon. Adding to my TBR list right now... done.
Great Interview! Going to add The Becoming to my TBR list on Goodreads now!
Thanks
I was just wondering... some book series have spin-offs from the original... like, same world different set of characters and the like, etc... after the conclusion in the 9th book, do you have plans of giving the Anna Strong world a spin-off series?
Cherry Mischievous
I have read all the Anna Strong novels. they are really great. I love Anna and her ability to overcome anything. Jeanne C. Stein is awesome even wished me a happy birthday on facebook! what a cool chick!
What a great giveaway thank you so much have not read these yet but sound so good! Thanks for the chance!
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Oh I'd love to read this series. Great giveaway!
wow...now this is a crazy-generous giveaway! and congrats Jeanne! :)
thanks everyone for playing! Cherry, I haven't yet considered a spin-off but you know, it's always a possibility!
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What an awesome giveaway.I would love to win the signed series.These are fantastic books.
Cant wait to find out who Anna ends up with.
I love this series and am so glad there's at least two more books for me to read.
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I think 9 books is a good amount for a series! Awesome interview:)
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I love the Navajo backdrop it sounds like a wonderful series! If I win great, if not I will be reading this series it sounds so good. Thanks Larissa, you always steer me toward good reads.
I've been to Monument Valley and the awe of the area is beyond my words...I would love to win this collection and read in her new book what she felt while there :)
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Congratulations on hitting the bestseller list !
thanks for the interview and the giveaway !
There really will be Happily Ever After?? I like sad ends... I know I´m weird but still...
Congrats to bestseller!
...and thanks for the chance to win!
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thank you for the opportunity to win these wonderful books. they sound awesome vbarton24 at gmail dot com
Wow! What a great giveaway! I haven't read this series yet and would lovethe chance!
Thank you!
Awesome giveaway. I am enjoying this series so far
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great giveaway. Would love to win this. That way i'd have them all to read at once lol.
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Ah I love the little hints authors give in interviews
What a fabulous giveaway to, thanks!
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Well, Jeanne, I didn't say there would be a Happily Ever After. BUT, Anna will be content for the present and she'll have a chance at something she never thought she'd have--
That's all I'm sayin' :-)
Oh wow! I've always wanted to read this series & winning this contest is the perfect opportunity! Nice to know how many books she plans to have in this series.
Oh! I want the Hexed so so much!!!!
What a fantastic giveaway!
Great questions, I enjoyed reading it! Thanks for such an awesome giveaway and making it international!
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Intresting interview.
Thanks for making the giveaway international!
The 'Anna Strong' Series has been on my TBR list for so long. I might be picking it up now ;)
Love series with strong enough character development that you can keep it fresh past a few books!!
Great giveaway!
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this is a new series for me so here's to hoping! it has been recommended several times XD
Wow! Seven books! That's fantastic.
I've never heard of this series before. I'm not sure why! It sounds awesome! I will definitely be checking it out.
Thank you for hosting such a great giveaway! Great interview. It sounds like Jeanne is a really nice person!
Great interview, and wow, you're planning to have 9 books! That's great (but also heaps). I can't think of any series with nine, it always seems that they go with ten books.
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Great interview! I haven't read any of these books yet, but they seem amazing :D And congrats to Jeanne for being on the New York Times Bestseller list :D
Thank you for the amazing giveaway :) <3
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Great interview! I'm so glad Anna will get a HEA by the end.
I'm behind on this series but now that I handed the first three off to my hubs I am quite certain he'll be giving me spoilers in no time. lol I'm thrilled to hear the series has an end planned though, I'd always rather see a beloved character's series ending as it should rather than being dragged out indefinitely only to peter out.
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Congratulations! And thanks for the great giveaway!
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OMG! I have been lusting after this series for ever! I've just had too big of a TBR pile and limited funds to justify buying! She's on the top of my list however for books I want! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
Wow, this series is on my must-read list for long, but I haven't got a chance to buy them yet. So many thanks for the giveaway. And 9 book... OMG :) <3
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Yay...my to Books To Get List has just gotten bigger..lol
Thank you for a wonderful interview.
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Awesome giveway. I love the interview. Thanks.
I'm glad Anna eventually gets her happy ending!
Its always sad when a great series ends, but understandable. It is very hard to continue a series, even after a few novels - the characters and plots become flat. But Jeanne Stein doesn't do this at all!
Thank you so much for this giveaway!
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This would be a new series for me, but I love being able to pickup a series as it's ending ( only because I am so impatient when it comes to waiting for books to be released). Can't wait to start this series! Hope the creative bug hits you soon so you know what your next challenge will be!
I picked up Hexed this week - I look forward to reading it!
What a great giveaway!
Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out
Wow this is one heck of a giveaway from a great author.
:O THANKS FOR THIS HUGE GIVEAWAY!!
Im looking forward to read the series!
yay! I'd love to read this series. Thanks!
Wow, absolutely fantastic giveaway!!!
Would love to win!!! pick me!!
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Congratulations on hitting the bestseller list! This series is now on my TBR list. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Kanya
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Congrats for hitting NYT list! Looking forward to read this series :)
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I think hexed is calling my name! I have the becoming and love it
Oooh...I'm excited to find out who her soulmate is. Cool interview - thank you!
Great interview, this sounds like I series I need to pick up asap
I would think it would be hard to switch gears (so to speak) and write a different genre. It would be interesting to read though
I've had this series on my wishlist for quite a while. It sounds very interesting.
I've got to say that I've heard so many good things about the Anna Strong series and have been dying to read, but have wanted to start from the first in order so have been holding back on it.
Thanks so much for the generous giveaway :)!
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What an incredibly generous giveaway. I have not read these and would absolutely love to. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win.
Great interview and haven't read this series and would love to read this series. Thank you for the giveaway
Haven't tried the series, but sounds good, so I'm adding them on my tbr list :)
Thank you for this amazing giveaway!
Wow what a mindblowing giveaway! I'm crossing all fingers and toes here, would really really love to discover your series Jeanne! Thank you for such a generous giveaway!
I love how powerful and ominous your titles sound, they pack their own meaning I could ponder about for mins.
Thank you for the great giveaway!
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This series sounds awesome! This series is going on my wishlist. I cant believe ive never read these. How could i have missed them?! Thank you so much for the giveaway!
I haven't read this series but it sounds good. Thanks for the giveaway!