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Q&A with Penelope Douglas *CLOSED*
Katy wrote: "With any book you've ever written, what's been the most difficult part and how do you find yourself moving past it?"The most difficult scene or the most difficult process?
Plotting is the most difficult process. You're just getting to know you're characters and you get through it by writing. The more you write, the more you get to know them.
As for scene, Fallon's bathroom scene with her father was the hardest to write. It was intense and emotional.
xoxo
Dana L wrote: "Hi Penelope,Corrupt remains my top read of 2016 but damn if Punk 57 didn't give it a run for the money. I love the surprise tie-in between, nicely done, and as a reader I was so happy to get a pi..."
Hi!
I basically decide based on where I'd like to travel. If I'm going to spend money and take my family, I'd love to see a place I've never seen before and soak up the environment. I don't often return to the same place twice, except Vegas (I live here) and New Orleans ( we have family to visit).
Thanks!!
Carisa wrote: "Hi Penelope,I love all your books and really enjoy the genre you continue to write in but my question is have you considered writing in other genres? Specifically paranormal?"
Yep! I have ideas for paranormal and dystopian, but those books take time, so it will be a while before I get it done.
Thanks for the question!
Clare wrote: "Hey Penelope,Thanks for the chance, If you could spend the say with anyone, Dead or alive for one whole day who would you choose.
thank you xxxx"
Well, George Carlin, I guess!! He was the voice of reason and made me laugh a lot. Would love to shake his hand.
xoxo
Aliana wrote: "Hey Penelope!I wanted to ask what your favourite genre to write is and what your fave genre to read is? And why?
P.S. Huge fan. Love all your work.
Thank you!!
~Ali :)"
Hi, Aliana!
I love to read all romance and erotica, but I also love thrillers like Chelsea Cain. As for writing, I veer toward New Adult and Erotica. I've been asked to write contemporary, like Misconduct, and maybe I will do more eventually, but I'm happier with NA and Erotica.
xoxo
Pearl wrote: "Hi, Penelope! Huge fan here. :) Of all the books that you have written, what book is your most favorite?
Love,
Pearl"
Hi, Pearl!
Corrupt is my favorite. I felt it was the best put-together story, good pacing, and I loved SO many scenes in that book. I like to reread it.
Thanks for the question!
Morelia (Strandedinbooks) wrote: "Hi, Penelope!I've heard amazing things about your books and I am so excited to jump in and read myself! I've also heard that your books take on some dark subjects, so my question is: how do you pr..."
Hi!
Well, I start my playlists and Pinterest board. Those get me in the mood for that world and ready to dive in once I find the tone I want. The hardest thing I've written about, and I'll have to write about it again soon, is child abuse. Trying to get in the head of a kid while they are suffering is heartbreaking, and trying to navigate that topic while still delivering a beautiful romance is really hard.
Thanks for the questions!
Erica wrote: "Hi ! What is the last angsty or "just couldn't put it down until I finish it" type of book you have read ?"Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma. Tore me apart!!
HiI didn't sleep for a week after reading Corrupt. Or even the night I read it lol. I stayed up till 4 am to finish it and had to wake early but it's the first time I could honestly say it was soooo worth it. Everyone I spoke too I suggested it too. Problem was I didn't know how to describe it. I had basically no words other than "the most f*ucking intense, hot, scary book I've ever read" It was a hot romance, but wow scary too. It was the first book I've read where I was scared for the MC and the outcome. For a while I really didn't think it would be a HEA. I had a coworker read it and instantly in love with it. We both can't wait for Kai. And like everyone else said, that scene with Rika, Micheal and Kai was wowowowo! After reading, it went straight to the top of my to-buy physical book list.
After all this I think I need to reread it lol.
I just love all your books. Punk 57 was so fantastic honestly. I couldn't put it down.
Anyway...my question is: where did the inspiration come from for Corrupt and the whole Devil's Night idea? It's scary and intense but I've never read anything like it. How did the whole story/world come to be?
Hi Penelope! If you're having a day where you're feeling down, what cheers you up?Thanks!
Linda
Autumn wrote: "I just wanted to say I truly loved Punk 57! It's one of my best reads this year and my favorite of yours! My question for you is,,, what's your favorite read this year? AND who's your go to Author..."
My fave read has been Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma, and my go-to author is Chelsea Cain <3
Melina wrote: "Hi Penelope,My question is, if you're thinking about writing a story for Manny from Punk 57? I just really liked him as a character and I think he deserves a happy ending!! :D
Hugs,
Melina"
Thank you! Yes, he does, doesn't he?
I would love to write a story for him, but so far, I don't have any plans to do so. It's possible, but I have 7 outlines on my plate right now, so adding more books to that pile is probably not a good idea at the moment ;)
We'll see!!
April wrote: "Hey Penelope♡Huge fan & I've devoured everything you've published and I've had PUNK 57 on the brain since I read it weeks ago. My mind is still blown. Since Devils night and some of the horsemen w..."
Mayyyyybe ;)
Honestly, I wanted to make sure the readers knew the worlds were connected, so they weren't confused when the Cove came up later in the Devil's Night series. Plus, I missed my boys. I needed to see them again. Lol
Thanks for reading!
San wrote: "Hi Penelope!What is one genre other than contemporary romance you would love to explore and write?
Greetings from The Netherlands,
San"
Hi! Paranormal, dystopian, and thrillers.
xoxo
Ruth wrote: "Hi Penelope, I recently read Punk 57 and I loved it!!! Couldn't put it down, it's still in my head... First book and I will definelty read more!! I love how you write your bad boys...Do you love t..."
Hi, Ruth!
Yes, I tend to lean toward the jerks. It gets my heart racing, and in the safety of a fiction book, it's something I'll happily tolerate. I like the passion and intensity the heated arguments and banter bring.
Thanks for reading!!
Caitlin wrote: "What inspires you to write your characters and their stories?"Hey!
I just fantasize about situations and stories I'd like to live in. I also use music and Pinterest to crystallize my ideas. I just think about what I want to say and what turns me on, I guess. If I don't love it, neither will you ;)
xoxo
From all the males you've written about (hero and supporting characters) who are your top 3?
What is your character with which you have more feeling???
Hi, penelope i love punk 57 , i have to know have you ever thought of writing a m/m romance book?
Hi Pen! Have you got more standalones in the pipeline? xo
Hi Penelope.Corrupt is one of my all time favorite books.
Do you have a rough release date for kai's book? And will Michael make an appearance in it?
Thanks in advance
What are some of your favorite books? In other words, do you mostly read within your same genres you write?
Hi! Will you write any stories from the other characters in Punk 57?
Do you love writing the angsty books knowing you are ripping our hearts out? By the way i absolutely love your books and the emotions they invoke in me
Hi Penelope :)Absolutely loved Punk 57!! Will you be writing more books about Misha & Ryen? I haven't had enough of them and I need more please
Hi Penelope! I'm sorry if this has been asked already but who is your favorite male character you have written?
Hey Penelope, who is your favorite author until now and why?
Hi Penelope. You are one of my favorite authors. What is your favorite genre in books to read?
Hello ** I have two little question, but one is more a curiosity than other. The first is: when you write a series, do you never think to write a book in with the second character have his own story? And the second... do you have a song for your books? A song you think when you immagine your book story
Hi Penelope!Have you ever thought about setting a story outside the USA? Maybe in Europe?
Hey Pen! If you could collaborate with another author from your same genre interest, who would it be and why?Thank you for the chance on this giveaway as well!
Pen you are amazing! Love your books!Where do you get the inspiration from for your male characters? Are there people in your life that you draw the characters from?
Hi Penelope!If you could hire any actor that YOU like for Jared and Tate (just your, not anybody else's opinion), who would it be? Who would you think could bring the emotions onto a screen as best as possible, no matter their age.
Can I please have Kai? If the answer is no my next question is will there be any more epic scenes like the sauna room?! Please say yes!
Hi Pen! Do you have any hard limits while you're reading? And if you're planning to write a book like Misconduct?
Hi Penelope, as a writer, I assume that inevitably some of your personality and or experiences become a part of your characters. Which of your characters can you most identify with?
Hello! I want to know what are some of you favorite books?
Hey, Penelope. Thanks a lot for this <3 my question... I don't know exactly how many they are XD well, let's start. I'm really interested in Damon. I love Kai and Will, of course, but I'm interested in th bad guy, too. It didn't seem like he wanted to harm his friends. Where did your inspiration for him came from? Will he get a book of his own? He seemed to kinda start to like Rika at first, but then... Well, we all know what happened. Did he really like her, even if just a bit? Did he act that way 'cuz that was what he learned early in his life, that females ruin everything and he was trying to protect his "turf" and his friends, or was there something personal, too? He seemed like someone that didn't take orders from anyone, so why did he lower himself to taking orders from T.?Next, Fall Away Series. Will you write a book only about Quinn or about the rest of the "young generation", too?
And finally, will you write any other books about other characters in Punk 57 (if, yes, which characters?)?
Thank you so much for taking the time to even read my infinite questions XD
I just wanted to say you rock, I don't have anything to ask right now just I cant wait for whatever is next!!!! Congrats on everything I am so excited I have been able to enjoy all your work so far!!!!!!!!!! Thank you !!
Hi, Penelope! I'm a huge fan of all of your books especially the Fall away series and I fell in love with all of the heroes in every story (Jared and Kai <3) I've been requesting this as a gift for my birthday two days ago and we can't find an actual copy only the kindle versions and I have it already. So thank you for this chance. :)
My question is:
Who are you going to spend a day with in an island, to screw & to marry? (Jared, Madoc, Jax, Tyler, Michael, Kai, Will, Damon & Misha)
Also, if you were a guy. Of all the heroines for the same questions.
Thank you again for this chance.
Love,
Ayesha <3
Hi, Penelope!I'm very curious about Will. There's not much about him in Corrupt. Do you have something in mind for him? Could you tell us?
Thank you!
Hi Penelope. What is the hardest thing about writing?
Thank you :)
Hi Penelope :)3 Books you've read more than three times? :D
Hello Penelope, I'm a big fan of your books. You make it so easy for the story and the characters to come to life, it almost feels like watching a movie and not reading a book ... My question is have any of the bands that you use on your playlists ever cottacted you for being featured in your books?
Hi there!!! So, about Will's story: During Corrupt I thought he would be paired up with Emily, but then I've seen somewhere (can't remember where now) another name: Alex. And my question would be if his book will be a love triangle? Can you anticipate something about his love interest? (Big please? :) haha)And also, has you ever considered writing a book with a male leader that perhaps it's not so strong, confident, popular and cocky? More like a shy guy?
thanks for answering <3
Sharon wrote: "Hello Penelope! How did you come up with the character of Jared in bully? I found it really interesting and I've re-read that book several times."
Hey! Really, I just write my high school fantasy. The "kind of" popular boy, the social outcast girl. Someone dark and kind of mean. That's not to say I would've tolerated that in real like but in fiction, it's exciting to indulge in dangerous things, and Jared was--is--so beautifully rough and sexy. I wrote exactly what I wanted in him. I was thrilled so many readers found him alluring, too. ;)
xoxo
Z ~ The Diary of Book Enthusiasts wrote: "1) What is the best/worst part of your writing process?2) Have you always had an overactive imagination?
3) What was the thing that really got you into writing?
4) In all your books, what did you ..."
Hi!
1. Best part--plotting. I like just sitting down and daydreaming the scenes, building the Pinterest boards, listening to the playlist and letting it inspire new thoughts. Worst part: the actual writing part ;) It's tedious and frustrating, but I'm happy when it's done. I love that I wrote.
2. Yes!! I always escaped into my head.
3. Reading. I discovered New Adult in 2012 and found my niche.
4. I enjoy writing the fights and banter. It's passionate and I love seeing the buildup.
5. Favorite part to write would be any scene in Corrupt. I loved every part of that book, and I LOVED the dynamics of one girl and four guys who hated her. It was so much fun.
6. As I write the outline will change a little, but no, there aren't usually surprises. I'm a planner, and I think everything through pretty methodically.
Thanks for the questions!
Amanda wrote: "Hey Miz Pen, I'm guessing you already answered this kind of question before but I'm gonna ask anyway; in what age you're gonna let Aydan read your books? Do you think she'll love them? Does she eve..."Hi!
I'll let Aydan read them whenever I feel she's mature enough. It could be 16. I could be 18. Right now, she doesn't enjoy reading, so she may never want to read them. Lol.
But she can! She started reading Punk 57 as a joke, and I had to pull it away from her.
Jessica wrote: "Do you have any goal that you haven't "get"?"Oh, yes. I want to write other genres--dystopian, paranormal, sci-fi...I would love to write M/M or F/F, as well.
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Madoc is my favorite, because he brings in a laugh when we need it, and I relate to K.C. and Ryen the most. There's elements of me in them, whereas Tate and Rika and such were characters I wish I was back then.
Thanks for the question!