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Courtney wrote: "I loved Fallen Too Far and I cant wait to read Never Too Far. Is Never Too Far going to end the series or will there be more for Blaire and Rush?"Blaire and Rush will only be two books. They will be the "Too Far" series.
There will be a spin off of this series but it won't be about Rush and Blaire.
I am in awe of how quickly you write and edit! How many words and how many hours do you write a day? Do you ever sleep? When I did Nanowrimo this year, I wrote 3,000 words per day and I thought I'd go crazy by the end of the month. How do you stay motivated? Do you have a "day job?"
Thanks that really helped me and I wanted to ask you because your an amazing writer and speaking of your writing skills, I just finished fallen too far and I have to say that it is the best book you've ever written. I loved the existence series and the sea breeze but fallen too far broke my heart in the end and rush was just amazing in the end. Too bad she didn't stay with him. I really cant wait for the one. Thanks again the advice.
Hi Abbi, I'm a huge fan!! I absolutely LOVEEE all your books! Fallen Too Far is my favourite :D I can't wait for Never Too Far!!My questions are , what was the hardest part of writing your books? and
And do you design your own covers??
Who are the "Fallen Too Far" spin off stories going to be about? My bet's on Grant and Woods. I'd love to read their stories!
Mubasshira.k wrote: "Who are the "Fallen Too Far" spin off stories going to be about? My bet's on Grant and Woods. I'd love to read their stories!"And Nan, too, please!
I'd like to add myself to the list of requests for an adult romance (not YA)!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your books, but I find myself feeling somewhat disappointed when I don't identify with these characters at this point in my life. I'd like to see a strong and confident female with an equally strong (& sexy) male love interest who are facd with more mature situations. You write such sexy scenes, I know it would be amazing! Also, I'm curious how much of your books come from personal experience and/or people in your life. You're always writing about Alabama and Florida, so I assume you have put little bits of your life into your books.
Shelly wrote: "I am in awe of how quickly you write and edit! How many words and how many hours do you write a day? Do you ever sleep? When I did Nanowrimo this year, I wrote 3,000 words per day and I thought I'd..."I don't have a "day" job. If I did I'd never be able to do this. Writing is my only job. When my kids go to school in the morning I close myself off in a room and write until it is time to go get them. Then when they go to bed that night I write until I can't keep my eyes open. I average 15,000 words a day when I am writing a book. This is NOT normal. I know it but I can't stop writing once an idea hits me.
Aziza wrote: "Thanks that really helped me and I wanted to ask you because your an amazing writer and speaking of your writing skills, I just finished fallen too far and I have to say that it is the best book yo..."I'm glad you enjoyed Fallen Too Far. I wanted to write something a little different than my norm with that one. The fact it has been so well recieved makes me so very happy.
15,000 words a day! I think you must have writing superpowers :D
Angelyn wrote: "Hi Abbi, I'm a huge fan!! I absolutely LOVEEE all your books! Fallen Too Far is my favourite :D I can't wait for Never Too Far!!My questions are , what was the hardest part of writing your books? ..."
The hardest part of writing my books is the editing. I HATE EDITING. I love writing the actual story. I'm so glad you loved Fallen too Far and I am honored that you are a fan.
Up until Fallen Too Far Stephanie Mooney had been my cover artist. With Fallen Too Far I used Sarah Hansen at OKAYCreations. I am in no way talented in the cover art department so I have to hire someone to do that.
Mubasshira.k wrote: "Who are the "Fallen Too Far" spin off stories going to be about? My bet's on Grant and Woods. I'd love to read their stories!"Your bet is correct. Grant was going to be first but the masses have spoken and they all want Woods. SOOOOO Woods just may be next.
And yes Nan will get her story too.
Tami wrote: "I'd like to add myself to the list of requests for an adult romance (not YA)!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your books, but I find myself feeling somewhat disappointed when I don't identify with these characte..."I try not to use actual people I know in my books. But yes the experiences and the area are very true to my life. I remember writing Sadie's experience cleaning shrimp in Breathe and laughing while I did it because THAT WAS MY EXPERIENCE! YUCK! I didn't grow up on the Coast so the shrimp thing was all new to me when I moved down here at eighteen. My boyfriend's (now husband) grandmother had me help her devein shrimp. I almost vomited several times.
Little things like that I throw into my books do come from true life experiences :)
And that adult romance will come one day. I promise!
Are you going to write a new book for the Vincent brothers?! If you do hopefully its mostly about beau and Ashton! :)))
abbi, this question may sound weird but do you know the couple on Fallen too Far cover? I'm doing imaginary casting and those two seem to fit the description(specially Rush), just wondering how they look front view.
Just got the answer i was looking for...Never Too Far is what I'm excited to read...March can't come soon enough! Thanks!!!
I was wondering if you will ever write anything more YA? You are by far my favorite NA author but my 13yr old daughter also loved Breathe, Vincent Boys & Vincent Brothers. She is always asking if you've released anything else she would be allowed to read. But as for me, keep the NA coming :)
In Because of Low, did MArcus and Willow ever have sex?
I was wondering Abbi, how do you deal with people who criticize your work & say that your plots are too repetitive or the characters are all the same with different names? How do you block out that "noise" & stay grounded, inspired and true to yourself as an author??
Jodi wrote: "I was wondering if you will ever write anything more YA? You are by far my favorite NA author but my 13yr old daughter also loved Breathe, Vincent Boys & Vincent Brothers. She is always asking if y..."You're a very cool mum to let your 13yr old read The Vincent Boys/Brothers! :) I think more parents should allow that! :)
Nidia wrote: "Are you going to write a new book for the Vincent brothers?! If you do hopefully its mostly about beau and Ashton! :)))"Right now I am not sure....
Kuroneko wrote: "abbi, this question may sound weird but do you know the couple on Fallen too Far cover? I'm doing imaginary casting and those two seem to fit the description(specially Rush), just wondering how the..."I am trying real hard to figure out their names. I don't know them and me nor Sarah Hansen (the cover artist) can figure it out.
Jodi wrote: "I was wondering if you will ever write anything more YA? You are by far my favorite NA author but my 13yr old daughter also loved Breathe, Vincent Boys & Vincent Brothers. She is always asking if y..."I do want to get back to YA... but right now I have two series to complete that are NA. So it will be awhile.
Ali wrote: "In Because of Low, did MArcus and Willow ever have sex?"Yes but I fade to black. The last couch seen.
Tamsyn wrote: "I was wondering Abbi, how do you deal with people who criticize your work & say that your plots are too repetitive or the characters are all the same with different names? How do you block out that..."I don't read it :) I learned a long time ago that if I read what the haters said I couldn't keep writing. So I just don't. It messes with my mojo. Everyone has an opinion and they have the right to share it but I also have the right to ignore it and not read it.
The way i see it all authors that are well known enough have someone who doesnt like their work as it is impossible to please everyone. Therefore all authors should just ignore the haters and focus on their fans instead. You Abbi have LOADS of fans :)
Tamsyn wrote: "Jodi wrote: "I was wondering if you will ever write anything more YA? You are by far my favorite NA author but my 13yr old daughter also loved Breathe, Vincent Boys & Vincent Brothers. She is alway..."Why thank you! Obviously I didn't let her read the Extended & Uncut versions :) But Abbi has ruined her, she loved her books so much she doesn't even want to read another author (other than the Breathing series)!!
Jodi wrote: "Tamsyn wrote: "Jodi wrote: "I was wondering if you will ever write anything more YA? You are by far my favorite NA author but my 13yr old daughter also loved Breathe, Vincent Boys & Vincent Brother..."I'm beyond honored that she loves my books. Has she tried Tammara Webber's Between the Lines series? It is fantastic. If she enjoyed Breathe she will enjoy that series too. Also, Jennifer Echols has a lot of good books that she would enjoy too! I love that she reads. I read all the time at that age.
Thank you for the recommendations Abbi! I will pass them on to her, she will be so excited that you made suggestions for her! It will make her night :) On a personal note you will happy to know that her dream is to attend University of Alabama! We have family in the Birmingham area & were born and bread on Bama sports! I think that's another connection for her and your books...RTR :)
will you be writing anymore books about Preston and Amanda?
Is there going to be books about the bad mates that play at the in the seebreeze books?
Hi Abbi!I'm a stalkerish fan! I love all your books but so far "Fallen too Far" is the one I absolutely adore...!!! *.*
This book rocks. I've thousands questions but I'll try to behave and narrow down them to a few. ^__^
So...is there the possibility that Nan is Grant's heroine? I don't know but I feel a strong undercurrent tension betrween these two. I've always thought something happened and there's more than how we know. They are too intense in their reactions towards each other....even if together they appear almost never. Just one scene made me feel this. Maybe I'm wrong who knows.
I like Woods and I'm happy he'll got his story.
Everywhere I read (forums, discussions, comments at the book) all of us readers are hoping and guessing that Blaire's pregnant. This is what I hope if you remember the pics I keep posting on your FB wall...so is she pregnant?
If for some miracle you can answer I hope is a big fat YES!
"While it Last" was wonderful so I'm super excited Eva and Cage get a sequel. When we'll have the luck to have some teasers?
And as far as your YA books were great I think you really nails the New Adult genere.
What to do to have a signed book?
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Jodi wrote: "Thank you for the recommendations Abbi! I will pass them on to her, she will be so excited that you made suggestions for her! It will make her night :) On a personal note you will happy to know th..."That is an excellent plan! I intend to send my kids to Bama even if they don't want to. LOL! Kidding... sorda...
Leigh wrote: "will you be writing anymore books about Preston and Amanda?"No. The only reason Cage and Eva got a sequel was because I promised fans that they would if the Amazon ranking dropped to #10 on the 100 overall books. It dropped to #9 so that's why they get a sequel :)
Heather wrote: "Is there going to be books about the bad mates that play at the in the seebreeze books?"I intend to give Krit a story. I don't know about doing the whole band but I will be doing his.
Hi Abbi!! I have read all of your books (love them) and one of my goals for the year is to get a book signed by you!!! My favorites are The Sea Breeze series. However, I am for the other team ... Auburn ... I think you need to set a series there!! :) Just kidding .. Maybe ;) Love ya, Kristi
Kristi, A Book Fanatic wrote: "Hi Abbi!! I have read all of your books (love them) and one of my goals for the year is to get a book signed by you!!! My favorites are The Sea Breeze series. However, I am for the other team ... A..."I am so glad you've enjoyed all my books. I hope you get your signed book this year. I'm honored that it is one of your goals. As for writing a story set in Auburn... my son may kick me out of the house and my dad would never speak to me again. I must protect myself. (I would insert the LOL here but I am being completely serious. The men in my family take football very very seriously)
But if it redeems me both my uncles played football for Auburn in the 60s and went on to play in the NFL.
When is Sea Breeze #5 coming out? Will it take place after Preston and Amanda's story? and In one book it was mentioned that Cage was waiting to get noticed by a SEC college, will that ever come up again?
Hi Abbi! I appologize if you've already answered this but am wondering when Fallen Too Far/ Never Too Far will be released in paperback??!Thanks and great job on the amazing writing you do!
Kaci
Oh wait, had one more question! - Regarding Breathe, will it be re-released in paperback with a new cover as the other books are in the series?Thanks!
Kaci
Now that you have kicked in the door to new adult romance with a resounding roundhouse, do you have any plans on writing a college/early adjustment years follow up for Sadie and Jax? I would love to see how the 2 beautiful people would handle sex, lies, betrayal and the facade of glamour that is fame.
Will there be more after never too far? I apologize if its been asked before I am just joining in today.. But I love it so far and have recommended it to all of my friends.
A cage and Eva sequel in April will be the BEST birthday present this girl can get!!!
Leigh wrote: "will you be writing anymore books about Preston and Amanda?"----
I am SOO happy that Cage and Eva are going to have a sequel!! I fell in love with Preston and Amanda story and I am sad that they will not have a sequel. But I am excited that the Sea Breeze Series continues because it is captivating! You are amazing; I hope to meet you someday!
My question: When and why did you decide to write NA? And how do you come up with these bad boys we all love?
I've been reading your books for a year now and I've devoured all of them. You are easily one of my favorite authors. I really enjoyed the Vincent Boys series, Fallen too Far was great, and I loved Existence. I totally agree with other comments, although people enjoy your contemporary books more, you have a talent for paranormal!My question is, how do you get inspired to write all these great love interests? You've seriously introduced me to some great book boyfriends!
Also, I would really love to see the Vincent Boys get another book (college years!) and maybe Rock and Trisha their own book (how they met). But it really doesn't matter, I've learned that whatever you write, I will read and probably love! Best of luck with your future writings!
Did you hire an editor or use an editing service for your self-published books?
Ali wrote: "When is Sea Breeze #5 coming out? Will it take place after Preston and Amanda's story? and In one book it was mentioned that Cage was waiting to get noticed by a SEC college, will that ever come u..."Sea Breeze #5 will come out this summer. It was April but I have another book coming out in April instead. And YES it will take place where Just For Now left off but with Cage and Eva. As for the SEC thing... you'll have to wait and see ;)
Kaci wrote: "Hi Abbi! I appologize if you've already answered this but am wondering when Fallen Too Far/ Never Too Far will be released in paperback??!Thanks and great job on the amazing writing you do!
Kaci"
Fallen Too Far will be available through Amazon for print in about a week. Never Too Far will be a few weeks after its ebook release.
Thank you for reading my books :)
Kaci wrote: "Oh wait, had one more question! - Regarding Breathe, will it be re-released in paperback with a new cover as the other books are in the series?Thanks!
Kaci"
Yes Breathe will be rereleased in paperback through Simon & Schuster with a new cover to match the other ones. It will have Jax POV added and steamier scenes.
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I would love to write a true adult romance. I actually have one on my Macbook that I wrote years ago and I need to go back and rewrite. I keep saying I am going to do just that and release it. Just hasn't happened yet! But the more request I get the more I am tempted to :)