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Dimitri and Rose.
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she quit school and left remember
we kept our promise abomb!!! : )
i know it was cool i didnt exspect it to work lol
go us!!!!!!!!!!!
ok i told u when her next post came out with the answer to some fan questions came out i would post it here so here u go strait from meads blog
Okay, here are the winning questions from my recent contest. I had over 200 entries (thanks, guys!), and these ten were randomly selected. Winners have been contacted and will get some prize packs once I get them put together.In the meantime, in no particular order: here are the questions and answers. My apologies if some are brief. If some hinted too much about the future, I'm afraid I had to be careful of spoilers! :) Also, if an entry had multiple questions, I picked only one to answer. Thanks, everybody.
Q: Why Russian? Out of all the cultures Dimitri could have been, why was Russian the culture you picked when you thought of Dimitri?
A: A lot of the vampire stories that we have in the US and other parts of western civilization come from Eastern Europe, particularly Romania and Russia. I took classes on this in college, and when I went to research VA, I decided to use the myth of two races of vampires from those regions. So, when creating the Moroi and dhampirs characters, I had a lot of them born in Eastern Europe since it seemed inevitable that a lot of them (even the American-transplants) would have roots in those countries. That’s why Dimitri’s from Russia. Plus, the accent is hot.
Q: What do you when you’re writing and nothing comes to mind on what to write, or if you do write something and you really don’t like it?
A: If I had all the time in the world, I’d just wait until something comes to mind. I’d go do other things—movies, reading, etc.—and not stress about writing. Unfortunately, I don’t have all the time in the world anymore. I’m turning a new book over every 2-3 months, which means if I don’t have ideas…I have to force them. Sometimes they’re good; sometimes they’re bad. The thing with books (and this answers the second part of your question) is that they go through lots of editing and revising with my publisher before hitting the shelves. So, hopefully, if I write something bad that I don’t like, I later get a chance to change it.
(Note: this one’s been slightly edited so it doesn’t give away the ending to the third book, but those who have read the whole series will know what we’re talking about).
Q: Since Rose has been shadow-kissed, will that somehow come into play with her [going on her mission at the end of book 3:]?A: The powers that Rose has already exhibited from being shadow-kissed definitely come into play in Blood Promise, and you’ll see some of them returning. She’s also going to learn new things about spirit-users and being shadow-kissed…but as to how those affect her quest, well, you’ll just have to read the book!
Q: What would Rose's perfect day be?
A: Rose’s perfect day would probably be spent hanging out with Lissa and some of her other friends for a while, doing ordinary things likes movies or shopping. At night, though, she’d probably want some alone time with Dimitri. :) And naturally, she wouldn't want any of the problems going on that she’s currently facing in books 3 and 4, though I suspect she’d still want to get a little combat practice in during the day (just for fun) because she’s one of those people that always needs to stay active. She’d also probably eat a lot of junk food since she likes doing that too. Plus, she’s one of those annoying people who never puts on weight from it because she’s so athletic! Grr.
Q: Why does Rose call Dimitri "Comrade"??
A: I love getting this question, largely because I get to deliver a history lesson to those of my readers who were born after the fall of Communism. Older readers will have to forgive my over-simplified answer here. Back when Russia was the Soviet Union, its system of government/economics wanted to put forth this idea that there were no elite people in the country and that everyone was equal (the truth of that is debatable). “Comrade” was a popular term to address people by, instead of “Lord” or “Lady” or “Mister" or "Miss." Everyone got the same treatment: Comrade Belikov, Comrade Jones. In 1980s movies, you’d see it used as kind of an insult when Americans fought Soviets. The term stopped being used after the Soviet Union became Russia again, but it still comes up now and then. Rose calls Dimitri that as a joke—one that some Russians might fight insulting, which is why he’s always telling her to stop. To her, it’s a sarcastic nickname for him, kind of mocking that part of Russian history. He takes it good-naturedly.
Q: I was wondering if we were going to find out about what happened in the VA books with Rose's mom and dad. Who is he? Is he still alive? Will we get a chance to meet him?
A: Yes, indeed. Rose’s dad is still alive, and we are going to get to meet him sometime during the series. Naturally, I can’t tell you who he is or when we’ll see him! I can say, however, that he’s a pretty interesting character and not someone you’d expect Janine Hathaway to be involved with! He’s also not quite the kind of person Rose expects her father to be.
Q: What's the title of your favorite book (that you didn't write)? Why?
A: My favorite book is The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley. This always comes as a shock to some readers, mostly because they’ve never heard of it. Also, there are no vampires in it at all. It’s a semi-historical novel, based on the myths of King Arthur and told through the women in those tales. It’s a massive book, and I first read it when I was fourteen. It totally opened up my eyes to the world and gave me a huge appreciation for Celtic culture, as well as insight into spirituality and religion. Every few years or so, I pick it up again and re-read it.
Q: Did you show your students your first published book, and if so, what was their reaction?
A: I did not show my students my first book—largely because I was no longer teaching when it came out! It takes so long for a first book to get published. I sold Succubus Blues in November 2005, I quit teaching in February 2006, and the book came out March 2007. So, there were no students then. But, they knew I’d sold a book, and I refused to ever tell them the name because I didn’t want them to know what a succubus was! I suspect a lot of them have read Vampire Academy now but probably don’t know I wrote it since I had a different name back then.
Q: Which series do you enjoy writing the most?
A: I wouldn’t say there’s one series I enjoy the most, but I can say that the succubus series is the easiest for me to write. Georgina’s sense of humor is the closest to mine, and she’s closest to my age (relatively speaking). Eugenie’s close to my age too, but she’s a real physical, fighting character like Rose is—and I definitely am not! I’m a thinker like Georgina.
Q: What type of school is good for students interested in writing and English?
A: Any school you can take writing and literature classes in is the way to go. If you’re looking at colleges, you can find out which have the best creative writing programs by doing a little research. Almost any humanities class in college (history, literature, etc.) is going to make you write, and that’s all good practice. You can certainly major in English if you want to become a writer, although I didn’t. My degree was in general liberal arts, but I was always writing throughout college. The other key thing is to keep reading books—in school and on your own. Being exposed to good writing will teach you as much as any class, and I actually think I learned more about writing a novel that way than I did in any class. Bottom line: do lots of things to develop your writing. It all adds up.
Thanks again to all the great questions submitted! Man, if I had all the time to answer them all, I would. In the meantime, remember that some of my most commonly asked questions are over at my FAQ. Also, Angela Mann from Kepler's Books recently interviewed me with a few more questions.
And if that's not enough Richelle info for one day, I don't know what is. Even I'm tired of hearing myself talk!
Hey. Lol. Spohia- I haven't actually read her other series but i have been told they are very good. Look them up and see what other people who have read the books think, that might help
:D
Thanks Abomb!! Hehe.Ooh. I just read the question and answer thing and my theory about her dad might be right after all!
What do you guys think her dad will be like??
Maybe someone outgoing, crazy... I don't know her mother is serious... and you know what they say... opposites attract...lol! Maybe her dad is a lot like Adrian, Maybe that is why her mother was upset with her.
Haha. An older Adrian, who is roses dad? That would be very interesting. Lol.Yeah. But i also reckon he would be the opposite of Janine, but similiar to rose in a way other than looks.
ha ha i was thinking the same thing u guys were as i read ur post
Haha. Lol.What can i say? Great minds think alike.
lol but then why are we thinking alike i though we were crazy??? lol
We can be crazy and have great minds at once. Besides, i dont know about you guys but i am an excellent (or so i tell myself) multi-tasker!! Lol.
lol i can text email read and paint my nails all at once now that it multi-tasking at its finest lol
OMG! I would like give you a high five but since were on like different sides of the country that might be a little difficult... Lol.
nu uh VERTUAL HIGH FIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VIRTUAL HIGH FIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OMG!! We did the impossible! now its possible. Lol.
lol i even came up with steps to a vertual life that includes virtuall children it is really funny but to long to post and would take a while to remember it all lol
Lol. Speaking of virtual things you just reminded me of the sims. Lol.
lol i have that on my phone lol
Haha. My friend has that on her phone too!! Nah, I have the sims2 on my computer lol. I love the sims.Lol.
lol my cuz has it for nitindo DS and i have played it on the computer and at my friends house it is funn
I know!! When I first got it I would be on there 24/7.... At first its addictive. But then school started again so i kinda quit. That reminds I haven't been on there in a loooong time. Oh well im in wk9 atm then I get my 4 week holiday!
i am on summer break what time is it in australia
Its 11:50am. here so almost the middle of the day
10 30 pm almost i cant stay up late tonight i have to get up early to go to borders (barns and noble) so i can only talk two more hours or i will be a bitch in the morning lol
Lol. Im a bitch every morning. Nah, thats okay. I cant believe its like night over there. Cause when i go to sleep you guys are starting your day i wake up come on here and your about to finish yours!! Lol. Crazy time difference
lol i am so jelous right now i want see the world and u live some where i would kill to live
Same here. Where are your top 5 places in the word you want to visit??
Paris, france; russia(lol); itialy; germany; and i think australia idk too many places to narow down
Lol.Paris, Italy, Russia (me too), Canada (i need to see snow), and probably america. Lol.
Yeah. I agree to many place
i will post pics of canada when i go =D a a month left
:O OMG!! I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooojelouse of you!!!!!
IS it for a holiday??
no my grandmal has a friend up there who has children my age and we are going to visit them
Omg. That is so cool. The only place I have been thats overseas is singapore. I would kill to go to canada.Actually, I would probably kill to be rose and thats about it. Lol. If i am getting a record for something like that I would a reasonably good explanation. Dimitri. sigh. :D
dimitri double sigh and a dash of a swoon
Lol. I am sooo with ya there abomb!! Totally.
Have you come up with any more theories about blood promise? Im still guessing. Lol. no surprises there.
lol noGUESS WHAT RICHELLE MEAD FOUND VA IN RUSIAN!!!
this is her name in russian Ричел Мид
COOL.LOL.I want to know where she will find him. Cause everybody is saying that she will rescue him. which she will. but nobody has really thought about how, and where she is going to save him. cause i mean were in russia for most of the book!!
well i know the fith book takes place back in Libby, Montana
Ooh. where did you here that from?Well that give us one definite thing: She does end up back near/at the academy. The question is: Is dimitri with her, and is he alive alive?
Lol.
:D
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