Exclusive Interview with Christine James
Christine's new co-author book, Abroad, was just released and in honor of that she did an exclusive interview just for you guys!
Christine James,
Author of Risen:The Chosen Chronicles, Bloodlines: The Chosen Chronicles,
Heat & Murder and Abroad
What made you decide to co-author?~I honestly have no idea. I think we'd been talking about it for a while but had never really made a finite decision. In 2012 I went to Maine to meet Amelia for the first time. We were having lunch at this really cute little cafe, close to the beach. I think the idea of writing something together got started there, even though it had NOTHING to do with this book. That idea we'd dreamed up a few years ago might see the light of day! ONE of these days!
Is there a message in 'Abroad' you want your readers to grasp?~Sure. It's okay to be different. But remember in doing so, don't try to hide who you really are, and more than anything learn on those that you are closest to.
Did you have to travel much to find inspiration?~That would have been awesome. Sadly enough, the only traveling I got to do was through the web. There are some pretty pictures.
What was the hardest & easiest part of writing 'Abroad'?~The hardest thing is that we live over 1500 miles apart. Time differences make for a real pain in the butt. I am so not a morning person and she is not a stay-up-late girl! ~Easy, because we get along so well.
Do you have anything specific that would want to say to your readers about 'Abroad'?~Don't go into it thinking there is going to be a super vilain or ulterior motive. It is supposed to be light and fluffy, borderline cheesy. It is meant to have these really incredible high points, where the girls are having fun, cutting loose and despite being prestigious college graduates, a little immature. There are some really heavy moments in it though. They are on the same trip, but it is really about their separate journeys along the way. Though some of it may be clichè, the situations and personalities of these two girls are very, VERY real to life.
How long has it taken to write 'Abroad'?~Well, initially we started it just for fun. For our writing group. But the more we got to talking about it, the more we wanted to take this step. I want to say we started late or early summer 2013. But that was only working on it, off and on, here in there. But we got serious about working on it in the Fall. I think!
What was one of the most suprising things you learned while writing 'Abroad'?~This is not my genre to write. LOL. Don't get me wrong. I love this book as if it were one of my children. IT was, however, rather difficult for me to write because I am used to creating these super wicked uber-villians. Amelia has this down pat, she is freaking brilliant when it comes to these types of books. She has such a fantastic grasp on the emotional side of things, it truly awe inspiring.
Where did you get your ideas?
~Nowhere and everywhere. LOL, I know that doesn't make a lot of sense. As authors we see inspiration in just about everything we do on a daily basis. These characters are pieces of us, what we wish we could be and some what we wish we weren't like.
How did you and Amelia come up with the title?
~Lol, Amelia doesn't care for the title part of the book, however I love that part. We just bounced ideas back and forth. We came up with the idea of a single word title. And I think it was me that suggested the title. But I'm not really sure now. Lol
How did you like writing a co-author book?
~It was. . . different. We both have two COMPLETLY different writing styles, with two COMPLETELY different genres. But honestly, it brought us closer together. We had a ton of laughs over it.
Describe your writing style in 10 words or less.
~Sloppy, messy, unorganized. . . Oh wait you said my style not my progress. Ummm, different. That's the only way I know how to describe it.
What is your favoite book and why?
~One of my favorite books is "Destiny of Lost Souls" by Christopher Rice (Anne Rice's son) It is this beautifully dark book, about what teens go through.
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
~Loud, optimistic, sleepy.
When did you decide to become a writer?
~I don't think I honestly had that "Ah-ha" minute. It just kind of happened.
If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?
~Scattered topics of the Scattered Brained
Your other published books are Paranormal, what made you decide to write a book about friendship?
~This is going to sound cheesy, but everyone needs to have at least one friend they can count on for everything! This book is about that.
Do you think you could/will co-author another book with Amelia?
~I'm sure we probably will, but it's hard to say when. We're both covered up with our own projects.
Describe your friendship with Amelia.
~Comfortable. Unbreakable. We've both been through so much, in our personal lives. We each have two kids and we are both experiencing some of the same issues with them. She is one of my dearest friends and I have only met her twice! (in person)
Who designed the cover for Abroad?
~Simone Campbell
Do you and Amelia plan on getting together and doing a signing?
~Actually we will be. In August we will be part of the Believe, Hope, Live Author event in Maine. It is this enormous author signing that already has over 40 authors going to be in attendance. Proceeds go to help further cancer research. You can check out the event here...http://www.believehopelive.com
I am also trying to raise money to help traveling expenses. My assistant and I will be driving from Missouri to Main and it will get rather costly. I know things are tight and I'm not begging, if you can even donate $5 that is a great help. For more information on the event and how you can help follow the link and check it out. http://www.gofundme.com/6uaryc
Here is where you can buy Christine's books:
Risen:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DX6XLWM?ie=UTF8&at=aw-android-pc-us-20&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links
Bloodlines:
http://www.amazon.com/Bloodlines-Chosen-Chronicles-Christine-James-ebook/dp/B00H87QCAA/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0K8MCC37H7ZCVXTH9T54
Heat & Murder:
http://www.amazon.com/Heat-Murder-Christine-James-ebook/dp/B005R3M5U8/ref=la_B004W849D0_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394760298&sr=1-3
Abroad:
http://www.amazon.com/Abroad-Christine-James-ebook/dp/B00IRKFEGA/ref=pd_sim_sbs_kstore_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0DC0SYD0E1K15MAA4YSE
Go give Christine some love on Facebook too:http://www.facebook.com/ChristineJameswrites
♥Lova ya Dude & Dudettes...Mel♥
Christine James,
Author of Risen:The Chosen Chronicles, Bloodlines: The Chosen Chronicles,
Heat & Murder and Abroad
What made you decide to co-author?~I honestly have no idea. I think we'd been talking about it for a while but had never really made a finite decision. In 2012 I went to Maine to meet Amelia for the first time. We were having lunch at this really cute little cafe, close to the beach. I think the idea of writing something together got started there, even though it had NOTHING to do with this book. That idea we'd dreamed up a few years ago might see the light of day! ONE of these days!
Is there a message in 'Abroad' you want your readers to grasp?~Sure. It's okay to be different. But remember in doing so, don't try to hide who you really are, and more than anything learn on those that you are closest to.
Did you have to travel much to find inspiration?~That would have been awesome. Sadly enough, the only traveling I got to do was through the web. There are some pretty pictures.
What was the hardest & easiest part of writing 'Abroad'?~The hardest thing is that we live over 1500 miles apart. Time differences make for a real pain in the butt. I am so not a morning person and she is not a stay-up-late girl! ~Easy, because we get along so well.
Do you have anything specific that would want to say to your readers about 'Abroad'?~Don't go into it thinking there is going to be a super vilain or ulterior motive. It is supposed to be light and fluffy, borderline cheesy. It is meant to have these really incredible high points, where the girls are having fun, cutting loose and despite being prestigious college graduates, a little immature. There are some really heavy moments in it though. They are on the same trip, but it is really about their separate journeys along the way. Though some of it may be clichè, the situations and personalities of these two girls are very, VERY real to life.
How long has it taken to write 'Abroad'?~Well, initially we started it just for fun. For our writing group. But the more we got to talking about it, the more we wanted to take this step. I want to say we started late or early summer 2013. But that was only working on it, off and on, here in there. But we got serious about working on it in the Fall. I think!
What was one of the most suprising things you learned while writing 'Abroad'?~This is not my genre to write. LOL. Don't get me wrong. I love this book as if it were one of my children. IT was, however, rather difficult for me to write because I am used to creating these super wicked uber-villians. Amelia has this down pat, she is freaking brilliant when it comes to these types of books. She has such a fantastic grasp on the emotional side of things, it truly awe inspiring.
Where did you get your ideas?
~Nowhere and everywhere. LOL, I know that doesn't make a lot of sense. As authors we see inspiration in just about everything we do on a daily basis. These characters are pieces of us, what we wish we could be and some what we wish we weren't like.
How did you and Amelia come up with the title?
~Lol, Amelia doesn't care for the title part of the book, however I love that part. We just bounced ideas back and forth. We came up with the idea of a single word title. And I think it was me that suggested the title. But I'm not really sure now. Lol
How did you like writing a co-author book?
~It was. . . different. We both have two COMPLETLY different writing styles, with two COMPLETELY different genres. But honestly, it brought us closer together. We had a ton of laughs over it.
Describe your writing style in 10 words or less.
~Sloppy, messy, unorganized. . . Oh wait you said my style not my progress. Ummm, different. That's the only way I know how to describe it.
What is your favoite book and why?
~One of my favorite books is "Destiny of Lost Souls" by Christopher Rice (Anne Rice's son) It is this beautifully dark book, about what teens go through.
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
~Loud, optimistic, sleepy.
When did you decide to become a writer?
~I don't think I honestly had that "Ah-ha" minute. It just kind of happened.
If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be?
~Scattered topics of the Scattered Brained
Your other published books are Paranormal, what made you decide to write a book about friendship?
~This is going to sound cheesy, but everyone needs to have at least one friend they can count on for everything! This book is about that.
Do you think you could/will co-author another book with Amelia?
~I'm sure we probably will, but it's hard to say when. We're both covered up with our own projects.
Describe your friendship with Amelia.
~Comfortable. Unbreakable. We've both been through so much, in our personal lives. We each have two kids and we are both experiencing some of the same issues with them. She is one of my dearest friends and I have only met her twice! (in person)
Who designed the cover for Abroad?
~Simone Campbell
Do you and Amelia plan on getting together and doing a signing?
~Actually we will be. In August we will be part of the Believe, Hope, Live Author event in Maine. It is this enormous author signing that already has over 40 authors going to be in attendance. Proceeds go to help further cancer research. You can check out the event here...http://www.believehopelive.com
I am also trying to raise money to help traveling expenses. My assistant and I will be driving from Missouri to Main and it will get rather costly. I know things are tight and I'm not begging, if you can even donate $5 that is a great help. For more information on the event and how you can help follow the link and check it out. http://www.gofundme.com/6uaryc
Here is where you can buy Christine's books:
Risen:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DX6XLWM?ie=UTF8&at=aw-android-pc-us-20&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links
Bloodlines:
http://www.amazon.com/Bloodlines-Chosen-Chronicles-Christine-James-ebook/dp/B00H87QCAA/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0K8MCC37H7ZCVXTH9T54
Heat & Murder:
http://www.amazon.com/Heat-Murder-Christine-James-ebook/dp/B005R3M5U8/ref=la_B004W849D0_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394760298&sr=1-3
Abroad:
http://www.amazon.com/Abroad-Christine-James-ebook/dp/B00IRKFEGA/ref=pd_sim_sbs_kstore_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0DC0SYD0E1K15MAA4YSE
Go give Christine some love on Facebook too:http://www.facebook.com/ChristineJameswrites
♥Lova ya Dude & Dudettes...Mel♥
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