Interview With an Accidental

Accidentally Paranormal #9.9

by Dakota Cassidy

“Sweet Baby Jesus in booty shorts! Marty, Wanda, and Nina are back!” New York Times bestselling author, Robyn Peterman.

National bestselling author of The Accidental Dragon, Dakota Cassidy is puttin’ on her tiara, sharpening her fav hot pink pen, and kicking her feet up on the desk to ask the hard questions. Get the inside scoop on all the hot, sexy cast members in this free, uproariously funny interview with the girls of her Accidental series. Find out who’s doing what to whom and more, as Dakota hosts the interview of the decade!

Dear Readers, It’s been seven (seven!) years since the release of book one in my Accidentals series, dear readers, and now, on the cusp of releasing book ten (hold me!), I figured it was high time I put together something that would not only help new readers jump into the fray several books in, but also help me remember what I wrote way back when. (Hey, I ain’t gettin’ any younger, and my brain is stuffed full of makeup tips and reality TV trivia.)

So I called up my pals Nina, Marty and Wanda, who schlepped all the way out to my home in Oregon—with a few other fan-fave characters in tow, for Interview With an Accidental. During an intimate interview by moi, you can meet the ladies who have been mainstays in all of my Accidental books—if Nina lets anyone get a word in between all her, um…colorful commentary.

Grab a cocktail and enjoy a gabfest with the girls, as well as a bonus chapter from my next book, Accidentally Aphrodite—for the low, low price of free! That’s right. FREE! Consider it my way of saying thanks for keeping me company on these crazy Accidental adventures. May you join me for many more!

Genres: Paranormal, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Vampires, Romance, Fiction, Shapeshifters

44 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 7, 2015

About the author

Dakota Cassidy is a national bestselling author with over thirty books. She writes laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, grab-some-ice erotic romance, hot and sexy alpha males, paranormal shifters, contemporary kick-ass women, and more.

Invited by Bravo TV, Dakota was the Bravoholic for a week, wherein she snarked the hell out of all the Bravo shows. She received a starred review from Publisher Weekly for Talk Dirty to Me, won an RT Reviewers Choice Award for Kiss and Hell, along with many review site recommended reads and reviewer top pick awards.

Dakota lives in the gorgeous state of Oregon with her real life hero and her dogs, and she loves hearing from readers!

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Reviews

[Nola Arganbright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inventive beginning.

I enjoyed the first part of the book which was an interview format with the main reoccurring characters of the Accidental series of books.

[Madison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hold My Aqua Net While I Check My Color Wheel, FurFace!

I cannot say it enough...I LOVE these characters. Nina, Marty and Wanda feel like family to me. After so many years of following their beginnings, their changes, ups and downs...I still want more. This book highlights who they truly are and doesn't disappoint. If you've never read any of the Accidental books and you're looking for humor, grit and sexy sass mixed with endearing plot lines...you need to jump right into this series.

Dakota Cassidy is the Queen of Accidental Everything. Her books are flawless with perfectly paced plots (try saying that five times fast)...and her accidental characters, though evolving and growing, always stay true to their core personalities. Where many series begin to fall flat after a few installments, Dakota's ladies keep on rising to the top.

A 'must read' for sure!

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute little piece to remind you who the characters are and get some insight into the author's (and characters') perspective on the series. It's great for laughs for fans and to get new readers intrigued about the series. It's free, check it out.

[Jenifer · Rating 1 out of 5]

I completely misunderstood the blurb - this is NOT a book. This is literally an "interview." I *accidentally* figured this was like a prequel or something to her series. It's actually more of a round table type interview/discussion with the author and her 3 main characters in the series. It felt awkward, weird and kinda crazy to me. I know author's characters are very real to them but all I could picture was a lady sitting around a table in an empty room having a conversation - a very real one to her - with people who aren't there and don't exist. My head wanted to explode.
Granted I skimmed most of it, but I couldn't even find any likeable traits in any of the girls so I won't be reading this series anyway.

[Paulette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Up to speed

Well, kinda. I didn't read the first Accidentally... books because I was unaware, though now that I am they're kind of out of my retiree budget.
Luckily, I saw this just before starting Aprodite. I appreciate this book because it not only brought me into the loop on series' main, recurring characters, it gave me insight on the humor Ms Cassidy infuses her books with. I recommend this book, it's a good intro to the Accidentally series but also fun

[Karen Carpenter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting back story and loved the preview,

I just think there could be a bit more focus on the story instead of jumping into people's thought vomit.
Because about a third of this book is thought vomit that really doesn't advance the story and leaves me skipping at least two pages if not half the chapter.

[Morgan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Got this one for kindle just because this series is one of my favorite not-actually-guilty-about-it reads. Also it was free.

One of those interview things with the characters and the author, and I didn't really get much out of it.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short 'interview' with characters from the Accidental series, which I've just started to read.

I found it extremely funny.

The writer interviewing her own cray cray characters!!

Brilliant idea.

[Jewel Prescott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Love when an author gives the updates on their characters so you can follow along like they are your friends. This author writes her characters so believable you really feel the world's she created could be real.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars rounded up to 4 because I love this series.

This book is a tasty treat for veterans, such as myself, and newbies of the series alike. Not mandatory unless you're newer and a little confused about the whos and whats of things, but a fun little read nonetheless.

[Maria · Rating 1 out of 5]

Might up the stars if I could figure out where the beginning is.

Is the main character the author? I can only find Hi! I'm Dakota Cassidy best selling.... let me set the scene for you...???

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great for those who haven't read the first nine books, but boring for those who have.

[John Piper · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite series! The characters are amazing, so well written, and freaking hilarious! Dakota is a great author! I highly recommend checking this series out!

[Liza · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a story as such. Characters from various books by Dakota Cassidy stop by to explain their life history and behaviours. Entertaining but not deep.

[Anita Hargreaves · Rating 5 out of 5]

A treat

A short read but fun as synopsis of the past nine books, paranormal chick flick and good introduction to her work. Also chapter free of Aphrodite

[Nancy Bodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read

I love every story in this well written series. This is presented as a way to bring both new readers and old ones up to speed for this series.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok, a lot of people just don't like books written like an interview. I'm one of them and started not to read this but I thought, why not? I've been interested in trying this author and this was free. Plus, it's supposed to introduce a new reader to the characters so you will know about the world and what's going on without spoiling anything. I mean, with that many books, if you wanna jump in right away, this is a nice piece of work. I think it was a great idea. I'm so glad I read it. It's really quick. I didn't like Nina's potty mouth, well, I'm not one to say anything about potty mouths. Lol. But as annoying as she was, I kind of felt sorry for her because even when one of the other girls started a fight, poor Nina would always get blamed for her reaction. Lol. I'm wondering if deep down inside, maybe her feelings are hurt for all the jabs coming her way. I'm sure she deserves it though. Lol. I noticed some of the reviewers didn't care for this book but they had already read the other books. Coming into this as a brand new reader to the world made this look so different than if I had already read the others. I loved it and can't wait to get into the other books. Sounds like a hoot!

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

*****Getting to know Wanda, Marty and Nina....

Looking for a fun read with "characters"? Pick up a Dakota Cassidy book......

If you have read any of Dakota Cassidy's Accidental series, you will enjoy a recap of these madcap women and the men who love them--- and some who don't! If you have NOT read any of the books, Interview With an Accidental is a great way to introduce them to you. They are as wacky, weird and wonderful in each book. You don't have to read the series in order. New and old characters appear. Each book faces a dilemna and the solution can take different paths.

Dakota Cassidy creates likeable characters, if sometimes a little wacky. I enjoy them and the situations that happen to them. Werewolves, Vampires, Genies and more are fun, but a bit scary at times.i always look forward to the next book --- and romp!

This a FREE ebook! Take advantage of it and become Wanda and Marty's BFF. Form your own opinion on Nina!

**** an excerpt from Accidentalky Aphrodite is included.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading 'Interview With an Accidental' I now found a series I must read. I found this short read hilarious. Dakota Cassidy is downright hilarious. I love the characters she interviewed and have to get to know each one personally. Nina is a foul mouthed, short tempered, no filter type that I can relate to. Well, except the part of being a vampire. Marty is funny. I love her account of how she ended up a werewolf. Another one I'll need to get to know. Wanda is the peace making half vampire, half werewolf. A pretty cool combo. And then we have Darnell, the demon and Archibald the manservant. Again, characters I look forward to meeting. Carl the zombie is also one I want to know- especially from where he came from: The Walking Dead series. He's going to be a great character as well. overall, this was an insightful interview. Now I'm off to start the series. Dakota Cassidy is extremely talented and very creative. A new favorite author after only reading this book. That's huge to me.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

For those who have yet to experience the craziness that is the Accidentally Paranormal Series by Dakota Cassidy she has put out this free book to get you caught up as she enters a new phase with the gals of OOPS. I really have to wonder about an author interviewing her characters and taking backtalk (Nina) from them. If you haven’t read the Accidentally Paranormal Series(you really should) by Dakota Cassidy then this should help you catch up just in time for the next in the series Accidentally Aphrodite.

[Kristine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm new to Dakota Cassidy's work, and if this what I can expect then I am in for many enjoyable reading hours! This was a novvella in which the author interviews the main characters of her "Accidental" series. The author's intent is to give background information on the previous books (without going into too much detail in case you want to read them) so new to the series readers know what has happened. It's a great refresher as well. I can't wait to start the series and look forward to reading them.

[Ilene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was interesting way to introduce the characters to new readers in a actual interview format. I must admit I have not read that many books in this series so it definitely help me get to know how the characters met and how they fit into the group. Dakota Cassidy always writes such fun, enduring characters. It was also fun to see Dakota react to the characters she has created. In some ways I get the sense that each is her.

[Conny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a fairly new fan of Dakota Cassidy's, so I really appreciated this book, its a fun way to get to know the characters of her Accidental series. Since it was for free there really is nothing to complain about, you also get a taste of her latest book. Its a pretty quick read and I can't wait to get started on this series, which will be new to me. I love the Authors sense of humor and imagination, you are never disappointed in any one of her books. Nice job.

[Lynda Tatad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun little recap of who's who in the accidental series with the author interviewing her own characters, recapping who they are and how they got to be paranormals, without being "too spoilery" for those who haven't read the series yet. Plus, we get a little background on OOPS and how it came to be to help other people who become accidentally changed. We get a sneak preview into the newest book in the series Accidentally Aphrodite, which I want to read!

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

The interview part was pretty good and makes me want to read the series. However, I downloaded a sample of book 1 and was disappointed in the heroine there, all she seemed concerned about was her looks...but saying all that, the other heroines in seem pretty kick ass and grounded. I might just skip book one...

[Jessica · Rating 1 out of 5]

I can see where this came from but if I were new to this series I would've been turned off by this short. Nina and Marty wear thin on my brain and I guess they come from the author's personality based on this mock interview. I wish I hadn't wasted my time on this but at least it was free. I still love the series.

[PJ Lea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unique.

A very funny and unique way to get readers interested in a book series. It's a little bit surreal but had me intrigued straight away, I was immediately hooked into the characters.
It has the bonus first chapter of Accidentally Aphrodite at the end just in case you're still on the fence after the interviews!

[Elayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Dakota, I have to ask - who writes your stories? You? or the characters in your head?
Dakota Cassidy is an author with a kooky sense of humour and a wild imagination as demonstrated in this book.
Here a number of her characters come to 'visit' her, in her office, and she converses, argues, and generally interacts with them. As do her pet dogs and cats.
Peculiar, much. Funny, yes.

[Kimberly Wade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastico quick introduction for the noobs and great get together for us veterans.

This Interview with the gang was great and well put Mrs. Dakota. The new accidentally was a tease and cannot wait to read it. Well done Ms Tiara!

[K.C. Riley-Gyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have never heard of this author before and don't even know how I stumbled across this book but it was free at the time. It is a quick amusing read where the author interviews her first 3 main characters.