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I know there is a lot we all don't know about the publishing world and the hoops they make you go through but goodness I would think you would be able to choose the name of your own book. No?
LOL -- you'd think! But yeah, a LOT of what goes into a book is out of the author's control. The titles for the first three Demonica books weren't mine. I did pick Ecstasy Unveiled, and that one stuck, so we'll see what happens with Sin Undone!
Well, the thing I try to remember is that my editors and the marketing dept., ect., know more about what sells than I do, so when it comes to titles, book covers, revisions, etc., authors have to choose their battles. Honestly, I've never been very picky when it comes to titles, so if my editors want new ones, I'm usually okay with that. I think that of all my Croft books, only one has the original title. The rest came from a LOT of brainstorming with the editor and my writing partner to get one approved.
I was VERY impressed with my Demonica publisher, because they were really willing to work with me on the cover art -- I asked if they would use the medical caduceus I had designed on the cover, and they did! They so didn't have to, but they've been really good to me. And I love the covers! :)
I was VERY impressed with my Demonica publisher, because they were really willing to work with me on the cover art -- I asked if they would use the medical caduceus I had designed on the cover, and they did! They so didn't have to, but they've been really good to me. And I love the covers! :)

Your new book sounds like it is going to be a very fun read :-)


Would be nice if you had more input though.. since you are the one making THEM the money.. right? :P
Either way I will buy your books regardless lol, they need to understand once people like an author they tend to stick with them.. even if the author's vision for the story turns out different then what the fans want.
Take Laura Hamilton for example. I have been following and purchasing her books for a long time now and I absolutely HATED her latest. Hated it.. really.
Does that mean I will not buy the next? Nope, I love this author and will continue to buy and eat up anything she writes. lol

I noticed that with some books I buy I don't even know what they are about I just buy it cause I know I like the author so it doesn't matter.

Yes, there's another book coming after Lore's book! :) Yay! It's only tentatively titled Sin Undone...I don't know if it'll change or not. I kind of hope not, because it's ..."
You are awesome Thank You so much for the info. WOW,You even broke it down in detail. I really can't wait for EU.The naming of the book thing it sucks you dont really have say,I understand thou. The title is just the title to me and you make it the story on the inside. Thats all I really care about, which I know we will have no doubting the it will be amazing!!
Hi Vale! Argh! So sorry it's taken so long to reply! I used to get notices when these threads were updated, but for some reason I didn't this time.
Anyway, my website should be working now. I'm not sure what was wrong with it -- might have been down for maintenance. Should be good to go now -- and on Tuesday I'll have a free read uploaded! :)
Brandy, you totally made me smile! ;)
Anyway, my website should be working now. I'm not sure what was wrong with it -- might have been down for maintenance. Should be good to go now -- and on Tuesday I'll have a free read uploaded! :)
Brandy, you totally made me smile! ;)

Anyway, my website should be working now. I'm ..."
Glad to put a smile into your day. Reading books helps me to escape being a new mom, a student and a full time employee... Thanks for the breaks :)
Larissa,
I love your books-
i could not believe how different they are from so many other PNR and I love the setting in the hospital too.
I love your books-
i could not believe how different they are from so many other PNR and I love the setting in the hospital too.
Thank YOU, Brandy!
Aw, Vale, thanks! I'm definitely doing a spinoff! It's about the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and it's set in the Demonica world, and so you'll be seeing all the original characters now and then! :)
Aw, Vale, thanks! I'm definitely doing a spinoff! It's about the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and it's set in the Demonica world, and so you'll be seeing all the original characters now and then! :)

Thanks, ladies! Yay! :) The first book, which has no title yet, should release late next spring. I'm working on it now! *g*


Luv this series!
OMG Mar I agree I"m halfway through the secound book and I"m dieing every page is better and better I thought I couldn't like anyone more the DR E but Shade makes you run for your money (LOL)
Larissa is amazing I don't know how she created this world but it is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, you ladies are great! Cynthia, glad you're liking Shade's book! I know he's hard to like at first, but usually if readers can hang on they end up liking him. :) It's definitely the darkest of the books, but I think Wraith's makes up for it...crazily enough, it's the lightest! LOL
Mar, thank you for giving the books to your friend! Awesome! Also, are you the iPod winner from Bitten By Books?
Mar, thank you for giving the books to your friend! Awesome! Also, are you the iPod winner from Bitten By Books?
OMG Larissa I'm so Happy to hear from you.... You are amazing I love this series Shade was dark at the beggining but I love him... Im definetley looking forward to Wraith story but I can't believe that it wil be the lightest I would think his is the darkest hmmmm I guess I just have to wait and see =)
Ah, okay...probably wrong Mar? I already have the address, so whoever that Mar is already contacted BBB. Sorry about that -- I was just going to say that I haven't mailed it yet! LOL
Cynthia, thank you! Yeah, crazy that Wraith is the lightest! I mean, it's not a romantic comedy or anything, but his heroine doesn't let him be all broody and stuff. She's good for him. :)
Cynthia, thank you! Yeah, crazy that Wraith is the lightest! I mean, it's not a romantic comedy or anything, but his heroine doesn't let him be all broody and stuff. She's good for him. :)
Its okay Larissa you can do that as long as you keep creating wonderful worlds for us to read =) *****sigh****
Oh, yay! I'm so glad you're liking it! Stephanie and I are actually working on the last book (book 6) right now. We're wrapping up all threads and stories, so there won't be any more unless we decide to do a novella or something down the road (which is always possible.)
And I have to say, I'm REALLY loving this last book. :)
And I have to say, I'm REALLY loving this last book. :)
"Hey Larissa, lol, I was wondering if you are going to get some merchandising out. Like some shirts about the demonica series or things like that. I would love to see products about the series."
Oh, ack...sorry I didn't reply to this. Comment came when I was in the middle of the family emergency.
I don't have any mass-produced merchandise, but I do have a Cafe Press store. Here's the link: http://www.cafepress.com/sk/LarissaIone
Oh, ack...sorry I didn't reply to this. Comment came when I was in the middle of the family emergency.
I don't have any mass-produced merchandise, but I do have a Cafe Press store. Here's the link: http://www.cafepress.com/sk/LarissaIone
Diana wrote: "I want Sin Undone and I cannot find it. Do they carry this book at walmart?"
Hi Diana! I'm sorry you're having trouble finding it! Walmart and Target both carry it, but I know that in a lot of places it was put out early, so it might be sold out until they get another shipment. You can also find the book at Barnes & Noble, Borders, and pretty much any major book store. Though...I've heard that some stores, especially on the West coast, are holding the book to put out on its original release date of September 1.
Where do you live?
Hi Diana! I'm sorry you're having trouble finding it! Walmart and Target both carry it, but I know that in a lot of places it was put out early, so it might be sold out until they get another shipment. You can also find the book at Barnes & Noble, Borders, and pretty much any major book store. Though...I've heard that some stores, especially on the West coast, are holding the book to put out on its original release date of September 1.
Where do you live?

Just finished tempting the fire and I am still thinking of Logan, Chance and Creed. What hot characters you have developed (old favourite Creed). Loved them all and cant wait for the next one.


Larissa wrote: "Diana wrote: "I want Sin Undone and I cannot find it. Do they carry this book at walmart?"
Hi Diana! I'm sorry you're having trouble finding it! Walmart and Target both carry it, but I know that ..."
Diana wrote: "I live in Chicago(I know it's crazy that I couldn't find it.) I actually checked at Borders first and they did not have it. I would have ordered it online but I could not wait. I found it at Barnes..."
Hi Diana,
Well, the answer to your question is kind of a non-answer. I'm sort of continuing the series in the spin-off. You'll see all the Demonica characters, and some, like Reaver, Kynan, and Arik, play HUGE roles. I also have a Demonica novella coming out next year in an anthology with Jacquelyn Frank, Alexandra Ivy, and G.A. Aiken. After that, I would like to get back to straight Demonica books, because I do have plans for Reaver. :)
Hi Diana,
Well, the answer to your question is kind of a non-answer. I'm sort of continuing the series in the spin-off. You'll see all the Demonica characters, and some, like Reaver, Kynan, and Arik, play HUGE roles. I also have a Demonica novella coming out next year in an anthology with Jacquelyn Frank, Alexandra Ivy, and G.A. Aiken. After that, I would like to get back to straight Demonica books, because I do have plans for Reaver. :)
Stephanie**WhatsTheSteamFactor** wrote: "I found Sin Undone @ B&N and got the last copy on the shelf...I actually squealed! LOL"
Yay! Hope you liked it!
Yay! Hope you liked it!
Sharon wrote: "Larissa,
Just finished tempting the fire and I am still thinking of Logan, Chance and Creed. What hot characters you have developed (old favourite Creed). Loved them all and cant wait for the ne..."
Thanks, Sharon! I'm REALLY excited about the next one. It's one of my favorites in the series. Hoping we'll have a cover to show off very soon! :)
Just finished tempting the fire and I am still thinking of Logan, Chance and Creed. What hot characters you have developed (old favourite Creed). Loved them all and cant wait for the ne..."
Thanks, Sharon! I'm REALLY excited about the next one. It's one of my favorites in the series. Hoping we'll have a cover to show off very soon! :)
Candy wrote: "Just wanted to tell you again, Larissa, how much I love the Demonica series- the stories, the characters, all of it. If Wraith were real, I'd probably leave my husband for him. lol Seriously."
LOL -- great compliment! Thank you, Candy!
LOL -- great compliment! Thank you, Candy!



I totally agree. Larissa's the bomb. hahahaha

Sin Undone...fabulous!
Mollie wrote: "Help! I need something clarified from Sin Undone. Did Bastien die? Or did I totally read that wrong?
Sin Undone...fabulous!"
Thank you! And yes, he died. Poor dude...
Sin Undone...fabulous!"
Thank you! And yes, he died. Poor dude...
Lori wrote: "Finished Sin Undone and just wanted to say..this was a satisfying ending to to this series! Larissa really outdid herself with this one! It had everything: romance, betrayal, sacrifice and forgiven..."
Glad you liked it!! I've been biting my nails over this one! *g*
Glad you liked it!! I've been biting my nails over this one! *g*

ITA! Larissa, you hit the ball out of the park with this one! :D

ITA! Larissa, you hit the ball out of the park with this one! :D"
I sooo agree!
Thanks so much, ladies!!! I've kind of been raked over the coals for this one at times, so it's awesome to hear the nice stuff too! :)
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Yes, there's another book coming after Lore's book! :) Yay! It's only tentatively titled Sin Undone...I don't know if it'll change or not. I kind of hope not, because it's a perfect title for this book. The heroine's name is Sin. *g*
Let's see...the hero's name is Con, and I am just loving him. He's giving Sin a run for the money -- she's a bad, bad girl in need of, well, a spanking or two. *g* You'll meet them both in Ecstasy Unveiled. I can't wait! :)