Ian book news and a request for pics

Hello again! Long blog silence, I know. To sum it up, every time I thought I had a moment to blog, something else came up that claimed my attention. But, now I'm back, and I have both Ian book news and a request.

First up, as many of you know, Ian will be the next character to get his own series. This will be called the Night Rebel series and as of now, I'm promising at least two books. Not promising more yet because we all know how bad I am at estimating the number of books in a series (see: my wrong guesses about the Night Huntress and the Night Prince series ;)). Veritas will be the heroine of the Night Rebel series. I've already started writing book one, and I JUST heard from my editor about the release date. So, without further ado...

Night Rebel book one, title to come, will release on October 30th, 2018.

When I announced this on Twitter yesterday, I received a bunch of comments saying (paraphrase) "A year?! Why is the book so FAR AWAY?" It's because I'm nowhere near done writing it yet :). Some of you might remember that I just finished The Brightest Embers (last Broken Destiny book, releasing November 30th, 2017) about three months ago, and finishing a book is not actually the end of a book. There are still lots of revisions to be done, such as making changes according to my two critique partners' notes - thank you Melissa Marr and Ilona Andrews! - then making changes according to my official editor's notes, then revising again according to the copy editor's notes, and then final tweaks on the galley pages. In short, "The End" really just means "Take One." However, I would never want to publish a book without all these steps. Each one makes the book better, and when I put a book out into the world, I want it to be the best that it can be. Not the fastest that it can be.

But enough shop talk, right? Let's get to the request part. My publisher is hiring a male model for the Night Rebel series cover shoot, and they want my input so they can try to match who I have in my mind for Ian when they pick the model. Problem is, I can't think of anyone who really represents Ian to me, so I need your help. Please reply in the comments with a pic of the guy (or guys) who most reminds you of Ian. You can post as many pics as you like. I'll choose my favorites from among them and send them to my editor. Remember: these don't have to be pictures of male book cover models. They can be pictures of actors, magazine models, a hot guy in a perfume ad, etc. These pics are only a guideline to my publisher, so they can say "We want a model that looks most like [insert guy from one of the pictures you reply with]"

Thank you so much in advance!
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message 1: by AlwaysV (new)

AlwaysV I actually trust whoever chose the models for Bones & Vlad!
The images were 100% perfect! Could we get the same super editor, please? And Thank you so much for the update ♡ Dying to read Ian's first book!


message 2: by Janice (last edited Oct 13, 2017 09:15AM) (new)

Janice Loved Vlad. Can hardly wait to read about Ian. Long wait, though...oh, well.


message 3: by Jasmin (new)

Jasmin Aydogdu Was Veritas in any other book? The name sounds familiar, but I'm not sure. Maybe I read in other authors book, can't remember.


message 4: by Fran (new)

Fran Jasmin wrote: "Was Veritas in any other book? The name sounds familiar, but I'm not sure. Maybe I read in other authors book, can't remember."

I was thinking exact same thing!


message 5: by Kaemea (new)

Kaemea Jasmin wrote: "Was Veritas in any other book? The name sounds familiar, but I'm not sure. Maybe I read in other authors book, can't remember."

Veritas was in Menchares' book as well as in one of Cat and Bones' books. (The one where Bones had a duel with...another vampire...don't want to spoil anything)


message 6: by Kel (new)

Kel Marie This guy kept popping up when I put in Ian's descriptors... http://www.theblockagency.com/images/...


message 7: by Belkis (new)

Belkis Yay!! Finally Ian’s book woohoo!!! Thank you Jeaniene 😊


message 8: by Karly (last edited Oct 15, 2017 08:01PM) (new)

Karly The closest person I could think of to how I imagined Ian would be Matt Bomer.

https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/a...

Some other ideas I had are:

Cam Gigandet with some longer hair.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee...

Or this guy; Rodrigo Guirao Diaz

https://cdn-enterprise.discourse.org/...


message 9: by Helle (new)

Helle Gade Kel wrote: "This guy kept popping up when I put in Ian's descriptors... http://www.theblockagency.com/images/..."

Yummy


message 10: by Tanya (new)

Tanya A mixture of Michael Fassbender, Chris Evans and Sam Heughan is what I picture for Ian in looks. It is said he has auburn hair and turquoise eyes... He is playful and sexy, but deadly, and these men work for me for this character.


message 11: by Tanya (new)

Tanya Tanya wrote: "A mixture of Michael Fassbender, Chris Evans and Sam Heughan is what I picture for Ian in looks. It is said he has auburn hair and turquoise eyes... He is playful and sexy, but deadly, and these me..."
https://goo.gl/images/iJ6fAm
https://goo.gl/images/N1kjED
https://goo.gl/images/eusD5e


message 12: by Sofia (new)

Sofia Can someone tell me who is Veritas?


message 13: by Tanya (new)

Tanya Sofia wrote: "Can someone tell me who is Veritas?"

Veritas is a guardian. She is involved in Mencheres' book and is present during a duel in book 4, as well as present in the last Cat book when they do a beheading. (Dont want to give too many details in case someone hasnt finished). Hope that helps??


message 14: by Donna (new)

Donna Kel wrote: "This guy kept popping up when I put in Ian's descriptors... http://www.theblockagency.com/images/..."

I'd put my vote on this guy!


message 15: by Sofia (new)

Sofia Tanya wrote: "Sofia wrote: "Can someone tell me who is Veritas?"

Veritas is a guardian. She is involved in Mencheres' book and is present during a duel in book 4, as well as present in the last Cat book when th..."

Thanks Tanya.
Now I remember her.


message 16: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Kel wrote: "This guy kept popping up when I put in Ian's descriptors... http://www.theblockagency.com/images/..."

Yes, please!


message 17: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Jasmin wrote: "Was Veritas in any other book? The name sounds familiar, but I'm not sure. Maybe I read in other authors book, can't remember."

Wasn’t she the designated asskicker for that vampire governing body whose name escapes me at the moment?


message 18: by Michelle (new)

Michelle He should look smart, sharp, and smirky like the guy from the tv show, Lucifer. But with lighter hair.


message 20: by K.R. (new)

K.R. R. Bernard Great


message 21: by Cori (new)

Cori Kel wrote: "This guy kept popping up when I put in Ian's descriptors... http://www.theblockagency.com/images/..."

ALL MY YES GOES RIGHT HERE


message 22: by Susieanna (new)

Susieanna David B Johnson is IAN. Can look like the cute “Guy next door” or dangerously sexy - does a lot of military modeling. 😍😍

http://www.sag.org/iactor/DavidBJohns...

His stats: ex army ranger & captain, model, and gorgeous 6’3 man. Tall dark, handsome & incredibly photogenic. Hehe


message 23: by Night Shart (last edited Oct 19, 2017 03:31PM) (new)

Night Shart I think a young mads mikkelsen. 💜

https://goo.gl/images/iCzVez


message 24: by {c} (new)

{c} https://www.pinterest.com/pin/3500845...
dude w/scarf...minus beard...I can totally see him walking up to the delivery girl!!


message 25: by {c} (new)

{c} http://images.genius.com/2669d85b736d...
I think this would b a great Veritas


message 26: by Kate (new)

Kate Kel wrote: "This guy kept popping up when I put in Ian's descriptors... http://www.theblockagency.com/images/..."

yes!


message 27: by Cindi (new)

Cindi Kel wrote: "This guy kept popping up when I put in Ian's descriptors... http://www.theblockagency.com/images/..."
Me too!


message 28: by Ann (new)

Ann Glover-Archer Kel wrote: "This guy kept popping up when I put in Ian's descriptors... http://www.theblockagency.com/images/..."

Oh yummy!!! He’s Perfect...hair and ALL!


message 29: by viviana (new)

viviana C wrote: "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/3500845...
dude w/scarf...minus beard...I can totally see him walking up to the delivery girl!!"


I think this this could be Mencheres more than Ian, don't you?


message 30: by {c} (new)

{c} Hmmm~I do c the Mediterranean in him now!


message 31: by ✨Vellichor Reads✨ (last edited Nov 01, 2017 12:43PM) (new)

✨Vellichor Reads✨ Kel wrote: "This guy kept popping up when I put in Ian's descriptors... http://www.theblockagency.com/images/..."

...I managed to find his name: Cole Monahan
He's definitely Ian!! Seems many others think so too


message 32: by {c} (new)

{c} Gabrielle wrote: "Kel wrote: "This guy kept popping up when I put in Ian's descriptors... http://www.theblockagency.com/images/..."

...I managed to find his name: Cole Monahan
He's ..."

https://www.instagram.com/cole_monaha...


message 33: by Kel (new)

Kel Marie So awesome! I mean I get it, he's super hot and perfect for Ian. But feeling good so many of you agree :)

Thanks for finding his name Gabrielle!


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