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Every once in a while I try to to a FAQ post here to answer questions I get most often via email. If I miss any, feel free to ask in the comments!
Will you be writing another de La Vega Cats book? (if so when and who will it be about)
I absolutely will be writing another de La Vega Cats book. The next one will be for Gibson and it’ll focus more on shifter stuff than magick stuff (the magick stuff I’ll be writing about in my Bound By Magic series for Berkley Sensation). I don’t know when at this point, most likely late next year or early the year after – my schedule is so tight while I’d love to do it, I just don’t have the time at this point. But it’s coming, I promise!
Will you be writing another Chase book?
As it happens, I recently contracted Once and Again, which is Nathan Murphy’s story. It’ll be out in August. More details on it later, but I can tell you it’s a reunion story and the heroine is someone you haven’t met yet.
Will you be writing another Cherchez Pack book (I’d love to see a HEA for Skye, Ryan, Phillip, etc)
I do love that these two books are still so popular with readers. I had a great time writing them and I love that world. I’d like to and I’m always trying to find a way to do it. I want to give Phillip and Skye their HEAs. But my schedule is so tight and I’d be moving it to Samhain which means I’d have another series with books at two publishers which complicates matters. Right now I just don’t have the time to deal with what I know will be a more complicated situation and I’ve got several more books to write and turn in before I can even think about how to do it in reality.
When will your remaining books from EC come out in print?
Your guess is as good as mine. I’ve asked, they answer with “you’ll know when you get the email telling you they’re available.” I know multiple readers who’ve written Ellora’s Cave to ask directly but none has received a response. If you’d like you can give it a go – books@ellorascave.com – perhaps they’ll answer reader emails and let you know.
The nice thing is the rest of my books from my other publishers are available or will be available in print.
Will you be writing more books in the Reading Between the Lines world?
The deal is, I loved writing it, but only like 230 of you loved reading it, LOL. So I’d love to write more in that universe, but I’m not sure it would be worth the time and effort for me and the other dozen or so people who email me to ask if I’m doing more.
Melissa asked: But what is this Reading Between The Lines world? How the heck did I miss that? Where can I get it? – Reading Between the Lines is a standalone UF/fantasy novel I did with Samhain. It’s got romance, Celtic mythology, the world of the Fae, some hot sex, action, etc. You can read the blurb, etc here at the site.
Emily asked: My question is also about the Brown family books; do you ever think you’ll do a book that details a HEA for Raven?
I love Raven. I love writing her. She is a polarizing character and that makes it a great deal of fun to write her and to have people react to her. She does have a complicated backstory. She wasn’t born the way she is at all, so I definitely have plans to tell her story…at some point…
Stacie asks: know that Captivated will be the last book in the Phantom Corps miniseries, but will it be the last book in the Federation Chronicles as well?
I hope not! After I finish up all these projects I’ll be working on some standalone ideas that will be related to, but not part of the storylines I’ve got in the books now.
April asks: Will you write more e books for Elloras Cave or are you with Samhain now…I saw that you mentioned something about EC.
No. And yes, I love Samhain. They treat me exceptionally well, I love my editor, I get great covers and they run a professional ship over there.
Rory asks: I have a question about Second Chances – the note says (this is a revised reprint of an earlier title) is the previous title different or was it also Second Chances and is this just an expanded, revised copy? I have read many of your books and don’t recognize any of the characters.
Second Chances came out in 2005 and I got the rights back in 2007. It wasn’t a hugely well known book at the time. So when it says earlier title, they mean earlier book (same title). I’ve added to the book, done a considerable amount of smoothing and gotten rid of some stuff. The overall story is the same, but hopefully I’ve made it smoother than the original, which was one of my very first books
Rory also asks: was this book originally released with Carina Press or just the new version and how, or under what circumstances do/did you get the rights back? Is that a contractual thing for you or was is just something that happened?
In a contract, when an author sells a book she gives the rights to publish to the publisher for a certain period of time. 1 year to 10 years usually for digital books, lifetime of copyright for many NY books. There are also provisions in contracts for how an author can get her rights back after X period of time or if the book either goes out of print or sells below a certain number of copies a year. Originally it was with another publisher so when the time period ended, I got my rights back (which means it’s no longer sold by that publisher, etc)
After a few years of working on other stuff, I was able to get back to it, revise it and contract it with Carina.
Beth C asks: I’m planning on going to the Book Fair(signing)at the Emerald City Writers Conference. Do you know which books you will have available there for us? And can I bring my print copy of Triad for you to sign?
Yes definitely you can bring Triad. Just show it at the door so they know you brought it yourself. I’m always happy to sign books people bring along to signings :). As far as I know, I’ll be signing TRINITY and INSATIABLE (and I’ll have my brand new bookmarks for INSIDE OUT too)
Rory asks: You mentioned a couple of times about books not selling very many copies and I was wondering, as a writer, do you take that kind of thing personally? I guess it might be hard not to if you view each story as an extension of you. If so, how do you deal with that and keep writing wonderful stories for us?
It’s a simple fact that not everyone is going to like every book. It sucks of course to write something I feel is really awesome and just have the book fizzle, but it happens. All I can do is write the books I’m driven to write. I try not to let outside voices interfere with my work, it is far too easy to get caught up in numbers and what people say both good and bad and it can affect your writing – it’s very easy to second guess yourself.
But, this is my career, my business and so over the years I’ve found ways to deal with what is necessary and important and ignore what isn’t.
Kimberly asks: My question is based on the premise that you are a big supporter of digital books. Do you think you have more freedom writing with online vs. traditional publishers? Where do you see publishing in 10yrs and 20yrs?
I do love and support digital publishing! I think it’s not so much more freedom, but different sets of positives and negatives. Digital publishing and print publishing have different pressures and bottom lines. While digital publishing still has costs and overhead, it can afford to take more risks on new or different voices – there is no advance to earn out, the issue of returns is not there – so editors can give way to work that print may not want to risk. At the same time, my print runs and exposure via digital first publishing is far smaller than I experience via NY publishing houses.
Publishing is far more dynamic than people often think. It’s changed incredibly just in the last six years I’ve been writing. When I started there were a few very small digital houses, one large one that focused on erotic romance and some science fiction. Not very many people looked at epublishing then and gave it much consideration. Selling erotic romances to NY was a very rare thing. Most authors writing for digital publishing were considered “not good enough” for “real” publishing. Today I’ve seen my numbers explode – both digital sales of my NY books and with the sales of my Samhain books. It’s the Kindle, IMO. More and more people are turning to digital book readers and finding it far easier to read books with than they’d imagined.
I think this will only continue to change and diversify in ways I can’t imagine. I do not believe print books are going anywhere. Digital books will not replace paper books, they will merely be another format, just like trade, hardback, mass market, etc. I think we’ll see more “enhanced” digital books with extra chapters and bonus content. I do very much hope the prices come to a place that is reasonable for the rights conveyed to readers.
Generally, I’m just excited to see where it’s all going!
And because I haven’t run a contest here in forever it seems like, how about one now? Want to win a digital ARC of Second Chances or Inside Out? Reply with either a question or a book you’ve recently read and loved and you’ll be entered. If you have a preference for which book you’d like to win, you can add that too. I’ll choose a winner tomorrow morning at 9 am pacific time!
September 28th, 2010 at 7:41 am · Link
Love that you do these FAQ posts, Lauren! You always get a gold star for author-ness. (Updated webpage, relevant and pertinent info, etc.)
And… you know I’m a hoooor for the Seattle books (as I’ve come to call them) – so I would be willing to do all sorts of things for a copy of Inside Out!
September 28th, 2010 at 7:42 am · Link
Darkness Captured. Dd out did herself, she mixed the two world perfectly. Second Chances please.
September 28th, 2010 at 7:46 am · Link
I’m so excited about the new Chase book!! I canNOT wait!! And I’m another one who would love to see more of the Cherchez pack ~~ I loved the whole world you created there.
But what is this Reading Between The Lines world? How the heck did I miss that? Where can I get it?
And I’d LOVE Inside Out!!
September 28th, 2010 at 7:46 am · Link
Stranger by Megan Hart- love the depth of her characters. Totally get lost in the story. Second Chances please!
September 28th, 2010 at 7:53 am · Link
Yay! on the upcoming Nathan Murphy book — I loved all the Chase brothers. In fact I just re-read TAKING CHASE. 😎
Just finished RIDING THE NIGHT/Jaci Burton which was great…have to now go back and read the other titles in the series.
And working my way through the Jill Shalvis titles I have missed…giggled my way through NATURAL BLOND INSTINCTS.
Either INSIDE OUT or SECOND CHANCES would be great!
September 28th, 2010 at 7:53 am · Link
Enjoy seeing what you have coming out and plans for future. I recently reread your Chase books. Love them. Can’t wait for Nathan’s to come out. Also reread Laid Bare and Coming Undone. Also enjoyed them. I was having a Lauren reader feast. LOL.
I’m really looking forward to Goddess with a Blade (love the title).
No need to enter me in contest just wanted to do a little gushing. (grin)
September 28th, 2010 at 7:54 am · Link
I have been reading Rachel Vicent’s Shifter series and loving it. I would love a copy of Inside Out.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:06 am · Link
I recently read and loved The Rules of Gentility by Janet Mullany. It is a completely different type of book than the ones I love from you but similar in that I loved the characters and the humor sprinkled throughout. I would love Inside Out, please.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:11 am · Link
great post, thank you 🙂
My favorite read this month has been Darkest Hour by Maya Banks, great story!
I would LOVE a copy of Inside Out.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:17 am · Link
I’m pretty broke so I’ve been re-reading. Right now I’m rereading Sarah McCarty’s Hells Eight in preparation for the next one. I want both so either would be awesome!
September 28th, 2010 at 8:18 am · Link
Thank you for your FAQ posts! Congrats on having so much to do. 🙂
I read Monica Burns’ Assassin’s Honor and Kerrelyn Sparks’ Eat Prey Love last week. I loved both of them. I finished out the week with Mari Carr’s Saturday Night Special. It was a very cute book to finish up her Wild Irish series.
I’d love to read Inside Out.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:42 am · Link
I love when you do the FAQ posts; it makes it so much easier to keep up with what’s going on in all of your series.
I recently read Naked by Megan Hart. It was unexpectedly raw, and had a lot more depth than I expected. I’ll definitely have to pick her up again.
I’d love to read Inside Out. I’ve had that on my to-be-read list for what seems like FOREVER.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:44 am · Link
I read Zoë Archer’s SCOUNDREL yesterday and loved it to bits! I also very much enjoyed Patricia Briggs’s MASQUES–much more than the introduction by the author warned me I would.
I’d like INSIDE OUT, given my druthers, thanks.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:50 am · Link
I just loved the chase series, and can’t wait for Nathans’ story.
I just finished Unbridled by Beth Williamson, It made me laugh, cry and fan my face because it was HOT!
I am almost finished with Finding Perfect by Susan Mallery. I would love love love to win Inside Out. Even Second Chances it sounds like a good book.
September 28th, 2010 at 8:53 am · Link
Hi! I love the Chase series and I love the Brown family books, which is why I would love to have Inside Out if I won! 😀 My question is also about the Brown family books; do you ever think you’ll do a book that details a HEA for Raven? In the other books she is really bitchy and you don’t always like her, but she deserves someone or something and I was just wondering if something was going to happen with her. Thanks!
September 28th, 2010 at 8:54 am · Link
I’ve read Unbridled and loved it! It’s always nice to see favorite characters pop in with a new book.
I am re reading Nalini Singh’s Angel series and am enjoying it so much.
September 28th, 2010 at 9:04 am · Link
I just finished WORTH THE TRIP by Penny McCall – a very fun romantic suspense.
I would love to win an eARC of INSIDE OUT!!
September 28th, 2010 at 9:11 am · Link
I read one of your books and then now a little while later I do believe I’ve read most of them!! I absolutely love your characters. If I was to win I would definitely want Inside Out. I love the Brown family books. It is hard to decide which ones are my favorite but I’m thinking the Arcadia series would be at the top though I did really like the Witches Knot series almost as much. =)
September 28th, 2010 at 9:21 am · Link
I have a quick question: I know that Captivated will be the last book in the Phantom Corps miniseries, but will it be the last book in the Federation Chronicles as well?
I would LOVE to get a copy of Inside Out. Can Not Wait until November!
September 28th, 2010 at 10:32 am · Link
I love the Brown family. I just finished a re-read of Laid Bare and Coming Undone in preparation for Inside Out! Of which I am so excited for! Can’t wait for Novemeber! I would love an ARC of Inside Out!! 🙂
September 28th, 2010 at 10:35 am · Link
I have recently started Mari Carr’s wild irish books and so far are loving them. Would love to win Inside Out, November just can’t come fast enough!!
September 28th, 2010 at 11:19 am · Link
I just read ALWAYS & I loved it!! I also just finished readind the RED SASH by Red Garnier, and WOW it was freakin awesome! I wouldn’t mind a copy of either Inside Out or Second Chances 🙂
September 28th, 2010 at 12:13 pm · Link
Thanks for the answers! I’d love a shot at Inside Out.
September 28th, 2010 at 12:14 pm · Link
I’m really looking forward to the release of Rachel Vincent’s Alpha, and am also counting down the days until Second Chances is available and really, really can’t wait for Inside Out either. The wait is probably gonna kill me!
September 28th, 2010 at 12:52 pm · Link
I just finished reading Joey W Hill’,s Vampire Trinity and absolutely loved it. The storyline is intense and beautiful, and the romance wonderfully sensual and erotic with the perfect HEA.
Would love to read Inside Out.
September 28th, 2010 at 12:52 pm · Link
Hi!
Well I have read your Between the Lines book and loved it!
I also love the Cascadia series and de la Vega and want to see some more Gibson!
Your Brown series is the series that started by bridge between only reading paranormal and read a little more contemporary!
Thanks so Much and I would love to read Inside Out ASAP!
September 28th, 2010 at 12:58 pm · Link
Will you write more e books for Elloras Cave or are you with Samhain now…I saw that you mentioned something about EC. ❓
I have just finished reading The Best Friends by Susan Mallery and loved it!! I am looking forward to Lora Leigh’s Styx’s Storm and Tracker’s Sin by Sarah McCarthy.
I cant wait til Second Chance comes out in e book format as well and I would LOVE to win a copy to read 😀
September 28th, 2010 at 1:39 pm · Link
Hi,
Thanks for answering some questions. Im currently reading Dead, Undead, or Somewhere In Between by J.A. Saare and I love it so far.
If I win, I’d love either book. Thanks for the chance! 😀
September 28th, 2010 at 2:24 pm · Link
I have a question about Second Chances – the note says (this is a revised reprint of an earlier title) is the previous title different or was it also Second Chances and is this just an expanded, revised copy? I have read many of your books and don’t recognize any of the characters. I would love Inside Out but honestly any of your titles would be super!
I just finished Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell which I really loved and I also had an ARC of Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning that I loved.
September 28th, 2010 at 4:08 pm · Link
I’m currently reading Curveball by Kate Angell, with the idea of finishing that series by the weekend. I would love to win ARC of Inside Out. 😀
September 28th, 2010 at 4:28 pm · Link
Was this book originally released with Carina Press or just the new version and how, or under what circumstances do/did you get the rights back? Is that a contractual thing for you or was is just something that happened? I don’t need gory details or anything. I am not a writer nor do I intend to be but I am naturally curious about the process. I enjoy your blog because it is like a window into the world of writing.
September 28th, 2010 at 5:43 pm · Link
Hello,
I recently read The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks. This is first book in a romantic suspense series that she is writing. Now, I can’t wait for the new book which comes out later in the year.
I’d love to read an ARC of Inside Out. Thanks!!
September 28th, 2010 at 5:44 pm · Link
There are so many to choose from but here are a couple:
Wicked Appetite Janet Evanovich not as funny as a Stephanie Plum read but a good book.
Atlantis Betrayed By Alyssa Day
Dark Peril by Feehan
and of course
No Mercy By Kenyon
I could go on but that’s my top picks this month. I would love to read either book.
September 28th, 2010 at 5:44 pm · Link
I don’t have any questions for you, but I love going back and reading through some of the old ones!!
I recently re-read all of the Rough Riders Series by Lorelei James. *fans self* Wowza, that lady knows how to write some smexy cowboys!
I love love the work that Samhaim puts out!
September 28th, 2010 at 5:53 pm · Link
Hello – I recently read Revelation and loved it. Love Kendra and the de la Vega men 🙂 I would love either ARC. Thank you Lauren for the opportunity!
September 28th, 2010 at 5:58 pm · Link
I just read Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. My daughters love her and we love to talk about what we are reading, so I try to read the stand out YA fiction.
I would take either book, because I’ll buy both anyway! I seriously love every single thing you’ve written.
September 28th, 2010 at 7:02 pm · Link
I just Slave to Sensation Book 1 of the Psy-Changelings series. Am working my way through the series.
Looking forward to Inside Out. And looking forward to Adrian’s story.
September 28th, 2010 at 7:17 pm · Link
My TBR pile is rapidly growing.
Just finished No Mercy and Born to Bite.
TBR = Atlantis Betrayed, Pleasure and Purpose, Taken By Midnight,
Planning on rereading the Psy-Changeling books, the last few Breed books, Covet, Laid Bare and Coming Undone for the upcoming next books in the series.
I would like either ARC though I have pre-ordered Inside Out.
Lissa
September 28th, 2010 at 10:42 pm · Link
At the risk of sounding like a total suck-up, this month I’ve read/reread all of the Cascadia Wolves and De La Vega Cats (except for Tri Mates. Still have to get that one!) Loved them all, and looking forward to Gibson’s book. He was fun!
Would love to win a copy of Inside Out.
September 28th, 2010 at 10:48 pm · Link
I’m a little saddened but I understand about the Cherchez Pack.
My question is based on the premise that you are a big supporter of digital books. Do you think you have more freedom writing with online vs. traditional publishers? Where do you see publishing in 10yrs and 20yrs?
I’m constantly fascinated, as a reader and someone who can’t write, the ongoing struggle between traditional and new publishing.
September 29th, 2010 at 1:53 am · Link
Me again. You mentioned a couple of times about books not selling very many copies and I was wondering, as a writer, do you take that kind of thing personally? I guess it might be hard not to if you view each story as an extension of you. If so, how do you deal with that and keep writing wonderful stories for us?
September 29th, 2010 at 3:06 am · Link
I just found my copy of Reading Between The Lines and need to move it up the TBR list. Just finished Darkness Calls by Marjorie Liu and about 100+ pages into the next book A Wild Light. Looking forward to Second Chances so I would love to read that story.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:25 am · Link
Thanks for taking the time to answer all our questions. I’m planning on going to the Book Fair(signing)at the Emerald City Writers Conference. Do you know which books you will have available there for us? And can I bring my print copy of Triad for you to sign?
Would love to win Inside Out.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:38 am · Link
Hello,
I just read Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden and I can’t wait for the other books in the series.
I would love to get Second Chances, if I win.
Thanks
September 29th, 2010 at 7:39 am · Link
A book I recently read and loved is Coming Clean by Inez Kelly.Hot book.
I’d love to win the ARC of Inside Out
September 29th, 2010 at 7:42 am · Link
I have actually not had the opportunity to read any of your works, but have added several that looked great to my TBR list.
The books that I have read and liked the most this month have been “Fearless Love” by Stacey Espino and “True Mates” by Zena Wynn.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:43 am · Link
Just finished Stacia Kane’s Downside Ghosts series and really enjoyed them. Really, I’m just here counting the days till Nov 2nd… 😉
You know I need a copy of Inside Out more than I need to eat or breathe, right?
September 29th, 2010 at 7:48 am · Link
My most recent reads were Alison Kent’s THE ICING ON THE CAKE and SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE by Jill Shalvis, both are especially good!
My preference would be SECOND CHANCES.
September 29th, 2010 at 7:48 am · Link
Omg this is awesome! First, thanks for sharing the q&a. Second, a book that I just finished reading that I loved is coming ran be Inez Kelly. It was awesome! A marriage, a ménage and love… What could be better, oh yeah and hot super duper hot sex!
Please count me in for Inside Out!!!
Alliwantandmorebooks@gmail.com
September 29th, 2010 at 7:54 am · Link
I just finished a couple of books which I loved: Riding the Night by Jaci Burton (hot men + motorcycles = YUM!) and Darkest Hour by Maya Banks (hot Spec Ops guys and and emotional story). I recommend both to anyone who loves a great love story, great plot, and great writing!
I’ve read most of your books as well and am eagerly anticipating Inside Out! If I could get a digital ARC of that one, I would be SO happy!