Ask Tracey!

[Tracy]

Awesome! Thanks so much for the comment. You are a truly talented and gifted writer. Thank you for blessing us with your words and imagination. On the Island was breathtaking. I am reading The Bronze Horseman now and loving it too!

[Charlotte]

Our bookclub emerald On The Island and we loved it. Could we get in on a give away in Canada for Covet.

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

Thank you, Charlotte!! I will ask my publisher about doing a giveaway for Canada. :)

[Sharon]

Thanks for taking the time to do this Tracey! I can't believe you're still answering 13 hours later! Loved reading all of the questions and responses and I look forward to Covet's release!

[Kimberly]

Tracey wrote: "It's a strange mix, but here they are: The Stand, Bridget Jones's Diary, Good in Bed, The Fault in Our Stars, and The Bronze Horseman."

Have you ever read Outlander? If you like The Bronze Horseman, I'd highly recommend it :)

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

Yes, I've read Outlander. Loved it! I'd like to read the rest of the series someday. :)

[Amal]

Tracey wrote: "Amal wrote: "Hi Tracey,

I've just read the excerpt of Covet, LOVE IT, LOVE IT..... I can not wait for the book.

xoxoxoxoxoxo Amal"

That's awesome, Amal!! Thank you! Yay!"

Forget to mention it ( I was so into Covet after reading it LOL), I liked On the Island especially about the Tsunami ( I'm Indonesian) and I cried when Anna goes to the cematery of her parents.

[Aguedalandia]

Tracey,

Muchas gracias! for taking the time to respond to all of us, you are just an awesome person and a great writer all in one. My favorite kind of people.

Adding Good in bed in my long and never ending TO READ list.

Gracias

[Stief]

Tracey wrote: "Steph wrote: "Hi Tracy, I was captivated by On the Island and I couldn't put it down . As a reader I was really eased into the plot and characters that it seemed so natural for them to be together...."

That's brilliant Tracey, thank you so much - it's good to know that it can be from pure imagination! :) I like to write from what I don't know as much as from personal experience. I would love a T shirt like that - hehe. Thank you for answering my question :) xxx

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

Amal wrote: "Tracey wrote: "Amal wrote: "Hi Tracey,

I've just read the excerpt of Covet, LOVE IT, LOVE IT..... I can not wait for the book.

xoxoxoxoxoxo Amal"

That's awesome, Amal!! Thank you! Yay!"

Forget..."

Thank you, Amal! And I cried while writing both of those scenes. Actually, I cried a lot while writing On the Island. Robert Frost said, "No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader." I love that quote.

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

Agueda wrote: "Tracey,

Muchas gracias! for taking the time to respond to all of us, you are just an awesome person and a great writer all in one. My favorite kind of people.

Adding Good in bed in my long and ne..."

You are so welcome, Agueda! I had a great time yesterday. :) xoxo

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

Steph wrote: "Tracey wrote: "Steph wrote: "Hi Tracy, I was captivated by On the Island and I couldn't put it down . As a reader I was really eased into the plot and characters that it seemed so natural for them ..."

You are very welcome, Steph!! xoxo

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

Thank you to everyone who asked questions yesterday. I hope I answered them to your satisfaction. I had a great time!

xoxo,

Tracey

[Brenda]

Ooh I just borrowed the Fault in Our Stars from a friend and plan on reading it soon.

Thanks Tracey for spending an inordinate amount of time on this! I'm sure everyone enjoyed it and it's always nice to know an author is down to earth.

Thank you again, and I hope your weekend is a bit more relaxing. :)

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

I had a great time answering them, Brenda. I truly appreciate everyone taking the time to ask such thoughtful questions.

And my weekend has been very relaxing. :)

[Derna]

Hi Tracey,

Thanks you its been lovely reading your responses to everyones questions and learning more about you and your writing.

I understand what you mean when you talked about what would realistically happen to Anna & T.J. However I don't think while reading your book I ever thought this would never happen in real life. So well done on the research.

In the back of my mine I was worried if and how they would get of the Island. So when the Tsunami came along I was like wow!!! did not see that coming, I knew they had a chance, and that was just one part of the book had me in tears.

I have told you this before but Thank you for adding the Dirty Dancing scene, It's my all time favorite film, and I read that page with the biggest smile on my face.

Did you go and watch Oz The Great and Powerful??

xx

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

The Dirty Dancing scene was one of my very favorite scenes to write, Derna!! I love that movie, too.

Yes, we did watch Oz The Great and Powerful. The kids loved it. I enjoyed it, but nothing can compare to the original movie for me. It's also one of my favorites.

:)

[Jill]

Thank you SO much Tracey, for taking all this time to answer our questions - I can't imagine how busy you are, and it has been much appreciated! :)

[Nitish]

Thank you Tracey for this great interactive session. It has made me remember OTI once again as well as given me a enhanced and varied perspective. I look forward to reading Covet in its entirety soon. Look forward to a lot more books from you. Happy writing so that we can continue to read your great emotive plots in that inimitable style which is simple and uniquely yours.

[Melanie]

Tracey wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Hi Tracey,
I am a huge fan of OTI! Read it quickly and thought about it long after reading it. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with us. I have just self-published my firs..."

Tracey wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Hi Tracey,
I am a huge fan of OTI! Read it quickly and thought about it long after reading it. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with us. I have just self-published my firs..."

Tracey, thanks so much for your thoughtful response! This was very helpful info for me. I heard about steph's sweet reads on your website and sent her two signed copies of my book to review so I'm excited about that opportunity. I will check out the bloggers you mentioned on your website too. You are an inspiration to me and I look forward to reading covet next! After reading all the thoughtful discussions here about OTI, I want to read it again. My husband adored it too and is the one who passed it on to me. The time you took out of your busy schedule to answer all our questions is much appreciated! Wishing you lots of continued success.
Melanie

[Darlene]

Tracey wrote: "Darlene wrote: "Another question regarding your "inspiration" for writing On The Island. The romance of TJ and Anna was definitely a moral issue-age difference and Anna being in a position of auth..."

Tracey wrote: "Darlene wrote: "Another question regarding your "inspiration" for writing On The Island. The romance of TJ and Anna was definitely a moral issue-age difference and Anna being in a position of auth..."

Thanks for the response Tracey :) The tsunami worked beautifully with your story line. Again, totally unexpected, but a fabulous twist none-the-less.
It was also very interesting how Anna and TJ had become so accustomed to being "on their own" on the island, they ended up almost on their own little, self-made island in the home they built (with an intimate group of family and friends). It was obviously a life-altering, traumatic experience for them.
I've read your excerpt of "Covet" and absolutely cannot wait for the rest!!! I love having books to look forward to reading, but when I finish, I pretty much grieve for the characters I've connected with. You are definitely on the list of authors who provides me with such depth of emotion, and for that, I thank-you!

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

Jill wrote: "Thank you SO much Tracey, for taking all this time to answer our questions - I can't imagine how busy you are, and it has been much appreciated! :)"

You're welcome, Jill. I had a great time!

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

Nitish wrote: "Thank you Tracey for this great interactive session. It has made me remember OTI once again as well as given me a enhanced and varied perspective. I look forward to reading Covet in its entirety so..."

You are so sweet, Nitish!!

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

Melanie wrote: "Tracey wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Hi Tracey,
I am a huge fan of OTI! Read it quickly and thought about it long after reading it. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with us. I have just self-pu..."

That's fantastic, Melanie. I'm so glad you connected with Steph. She is wonderful and her cookies are absolutely beautiful.

Tell your husband I think it's wonderful that he read On the Island first. I have heard from so many couples who both read the book (and even a few who read it at the same time). Makes me smile. :)

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

Darlene wrote: "Tracey wrote: "Darlene wrote: "Another question regarding your "inspiration" for writing On The Island. The romance of TJ and Anna was definitely a moral issue-age difference and Anna being in a p..."

Aw, thanks again Darlene! You have really started my morning off great today. I love hearing that people felt an emotional connection to my characters. I certainly became attached to Anna and T.J., which is why I'm having such a nice time writing the novella. It's like visting old friends!

[Tabatha]

Hi Tracey, I have to say that 'On The Island' is so far my favourite book... I felt so empty when I had finished, because I knew I could never go back and read it for the first time!!! I couldn't put it down! I hope your next book is just as amazing. Congratulations on your book doing so well, I can see why!! :) x

[Tracey, Author of Covet]

Thank you, Tabatha!! I'm so happy that you enjoyed Anna and T.J.'s story. You'll get to see what they've been up to lately in Uncharted, the On the Island companion novella coming in July. :)