Q&A with Penelope Douglas

[Manii]

Winter are you ready for anything Damon has coming your way?

[Elle]

Hi, Penelope!!
I'm brazilian and in the past couple of years I only read books in English, but I'm still wondering: do you plan on translating one or some of your books to portuguese?

[Lana]

just for fun - If you had to match characters from other books or series, which couple do you think would be good together? :)

[Penelope]

Manuela wrote: "Winter are you ready for anything Damon has coming your way?"

Oh, he can't get at me now. That's taken care of.

[Penelope]

MiDouradoP wrote: "Hi, Penelope!!
I'm brazilian and in the past couple of years I only read books in English, but I'm still wondering: do you plan on translating one or some of your books to portuguese?"

Hey, there!

I would love all the books to be translated, but unfortunately, that's not up to me. We have to have a Brazilian publisher willing to publish them. So far, they've only done Bully. Fingers crossed!

xoxo

[Penelope]

Lana wrote: "just for fun - If you had to match characters from other books or series, which couple do you think would be good together? :)"

Hey, Lana,

Do mean my characters from different books or other writers' characters? I'm afraid I couldn't really say about others' characters. I like them how they are and who they are with. As for mine, hmmmm....I'm kind of afraid to answer that! lol Some readers would hate me for putting an image in their head that shouldn't be there. I'm more interested to hear who you think would look great together.

Sorry I couldn't help more! xoxo

[Lana]

Penelope wrote: "Lana wrote: "just for fun - If you had to match characters from other books or series, which couple do you think would be good together? :)"

Hey, Lana,

Do mean my characters from different books ..."

Yes, I did mean from your books, I should have clarified.
I personally think Jared and Ryen could cause some good trouble together! :P

[Aline]

Hey! Do you think about writing a story that's not in the genre you usually write? Like, non-fiction or maybe a paranormal or a sci-fi romance?
Thank you!

[Shannon]

Hi Penelope 💙 I have a question for Will...

Hi Will so like I was wondering... can you tell us a little more about your girl...we don't really know much and I think Pen did that on purpose but...can you tell us anything...what's she like?...whats her favourite colour, favourite food? Music etc etc

[Katie]

Hi Penelope!! Will you have anymore standalone books in the future? Can' t wait for more of your work!! ❤️

[S s]

Hey, Penelope,
Well let me begin by saying you hooked me to reading books you're one of the very first author that I had come across reading.. You are undoubtedly my favorite author!
My question for you is whether or not have you thought of writing your own love story? And when's the fall away spin-off releasing? I don't want the exact date just whether it'll be earlier this year or later?

[Penelope]

Aline wrote: "Hey! Do you think about writing a story that's not in the genre you usually write? Like, non-fiction or maybe a paranormal or a sci-fi romance?
Thank you!"

Hi, Aline!

Absolutely. I love mystery/suspense, and I'm also (slowly) writing a sci-fi/dystopian romance that I have every intention of finishing eventually.

Thanks for the question!

[Penelope]

Shannon wrote: "Hi Penelope 💙 I have a question for Will...

Hi Will so like I was wondering... can you tell us a little more about your girl...we don't really know much and I think Pen did that on purpose but...c..."

Nope. Sorry, princess. There is no girl. There's a guy, though! A hunky piece of man ass who smells like vanilla lattes, loves indie rock, and gets me so hot when he slips off his clothes and hipster black-rimmed glasses, showing off tanned pecs the size of my head.

Just kidding. Ha-ha.

(or am I?)

See you in Kill Switch!

[Penelope]

Katie wrote: "Hi Penelope!! Will you have anymore standalone books in the future? Can' t wait for more of your work!! ❤️"

Yep! I'm releasing one this year!

[Penelope]

Su wrote: "Hey, Penelope,
Well let me begin by saying you hooked me to reading books you're one of the very first author that I had come across reading.. You are undoubtedly my favorite author!
My question fo..."

Thanks, Su! So good to hear!

No, I've never considered writing my own, but I use pieces of it in my stories, events, arguments, and personalities. And the Fall Away spin-off is still a wait yet. Sorry. I'm finishing up other projects, so we will hopefully see the first book releasing in 2019. Hopefully.

Thanks for the questions!

[Marley Hall]

Hi Pen! I have two questions for Madoc. ;)

Did you ever really have a thing for Tate, or was it all purely for Jared's sake? How do you feel knowing your sons *might* have feelings for Dylan?

[Cynthia]

Question for Ciaran : Knowing how Madoc and Fallon struggled and your general ballsy attitude to life, how do you justify keeping Kade and Hunter separated? (I'm not judging, just curious about your side)

Question for Fallon : After the race at the end of your book, did you ever get back in a car for a race with Madoc?
--Followup for Madoc : If Fallon has never raced with you, what are you doing wrong?

Question for Ryen : Let's be honest, who do you like better - Banks or Rika? You know both of them, right?

Question for Kai : Now that you know Banks' real name, what do you call her?
---Followup for Banks : Now that everyone knows your story, what do you want people to call you?

Question for Kai (and his dad) : When Banks came for a first family dinner, how were Banks' table manners? lol

Question for Lucas : Knowing how close you are with Fallon and Lucas, do you react to Kade and Hunter's "disagreement"?

Question for Will : Which puppy did you keep? Or did keep all Nikov dogs?

Question for Damon : Michael and Kai didn't know Emmy's brother was out and hounding Will. But did you? And are you doing anything about it?

Thanks :)

[[deleted user]]

Hi!!!
Thank you for your books!!! I love them so much!!!
First: Have you already given the title of Fall Away series Spin-off?
Second: Can you give us some short stories about Damon/Winter and Will/Emmy (I want to know more about Emmy and I want to hit Will, because he always says "Emmy Who". It makes me upset)? I know it's secret but I can't wait!!!
Third: When will you open your pinterest boards about other books?

Sorry for my English. It's not my native.

Thank you for your answers***

[Yi Shan]

Penelope wrote: "Beba wrote: "Looking at the future, what do you hope to write one day?"

Hey, Beba!

I've started to slowly write a sci-fi YA here and there. It will take years to finish, but I have a Pinterest bo..."

Thank you for the answer and as a fellow fan of your stories, can't wait for your future books :)

[Irma]

Hi :) I have to start by saying that you're my favourite author. I adore your books.
What is it about Halloween that you love so much and why aren't you attending RomaRARE18 :( ? Thank you.

[Nada]

does damon has a history with winter other than what happened between them on devil's night?

[Ruth]

Hi Penelope!
I love Misha and Ryen!! I want to know if you can write more of them, what are they doing right now? In 10 years?
What's your favorite animal?

[Hanne]

Some of your characters have names I've never heard of before. How do you chose your character's name? Have you ever changed a character's name?

[Holli]

What is the most unique place or person's characteristics you've drawn inspiration from?

[Manii]

Winter: How much of an inspiration was Damon's mom to you when it came to ballet? How bad did Damon's betrayal hurt you?
Will: Are you ready for anything Emmy's brother has got up his sleeve? What is the hottest feature on a girl for you? Do u plan on rebuilding the gazebo anytime soon?
Emmy: How do you feel about Will knowing he burned down your gazebo? Do you plan on going back to thunder bay anytime soon? What do you think of what Will did to your brother? What type of career do you have in mind? How was high school for you, any boys that drew your eye?
Kai: How does it feel knowing you'll always have to share a part of Banks with Damon?
Damon: How does it feel that you have to share Banks now?
Banks: Does Damon still have somewhat of your loyalty, are you searching for him?
For all the guys: Are there times you find yourself missing Damon and could you ever forgive him?

[Makeba]

Hello, Pen. I just want to say that you are one of my favorite author's and I'll feel like I can purchase you book and enjoy it 100% of the time. Keep doing what you do because you give me inspiration for writing my own book.

[Maria]

Hi Pen!
I have another question for Damon.
Damon: You said that Banks is the only girl you ever trusted, but what about Winter? Did you not trust her?
Do you think you could ever forgive Winter for what she's done?

[Buba]

Favorite fictional couple from your books, and why? :)

[Penelope]

Bube wrote: "Favorite fictional couple from your books, and why? :)"

Probably Jax and K.C. There was so much tension and passion. I loved their heat and how they complimented each other.

Thank you!

[Penelope]

Marley Hall wrote: "Hi Pen! I have two questions for Madoc. ;)

Did you ever really have a thing for Tate, or was it all purely for Jared's sake? How do you feel knowing your sons *might* have feelings for Dylan?"

Hey,

If circumstances were different, I probably would've asked Tate out in high school. She's hot and sweet, my favorite combination. But even if Jared wasn't in the picture, Fallon was by the time I entered high school, and no one else stood a chance. She was in my house, in my school, and I felt her everywhere. I couldn't get away from it.

And I'm glad my boys are showing interest in Dylan. She's the best, and I know her parents, so we all already feel like family. I am worried, though. Someone's going to get hurt. I just hope whatever happens doesn't bring with it too much drama. I don't want it to create a wedge between the families.

[Penelope]

Cynthia wrote: "Question for Ciaran : Knowing how Madoc and Fallon struggled and your general ballsy attitude to life, how do you justify keeping Kade and Hunter separated? (I'm not judging, just curious about your side)

I'm not keeping them separated. I'm respecting my grandson's wishes. I encourage him to face his problems, see his family, and talk to his brother, but there are things happening that others don't understand right now, and Hunter is doing what he's doing for a better reason that people think. There's more to the story.

Question for Fallon : After the race at the end of your book, did you ever get back in a car for a race with Madoc?

Sure. He;s talked me into it a few times.

--Followup for Madoc : If Fallon has never raced with you, what are you doing wrong?

Hi, I'm Madoc. Have we met? I do everything right.

Question for Ryen : Let's be honest, who do you like better - Banks or Rika? You know both of them, right?

I know them a little, but I have little patience for those men of theirs, so I'm rarely around. Sorry. But what I know of both of them, I like!

Question for Kai : Now that you know Banks' real name, what do you call her?

Banks. At her request.

---Followup for Banks : Now that everyone knows your story, what do you want people to call you?

Banks. It's who I am now, and while I'm not a huge fan of my mother, I'd rather have her name than my father's.

Question for Kai (and his dad) : When Banks came for a first family dinner, how were Banks' table manners? lol

Oh, I made sure to school her very well, and she's not as bad as all that. She has been around refined people most of her life, so she knows the drill.

Question for Lucas : Knowing how close you are with Fallon and Lucas, do you react to Kade and Hunter's "disagreement"?

I can't say I've thought about it much. Kids making noise seems normal to me. Now the quiet ones...they're the ones you have to worry about.

Question for Will : Which puppy did you keep? Or did keep all Nikov dogs? All of them are still at Kai's, but I like to sneak the beagle into my car and take him home now and then.

Question for Damon : Michael and Kai didn't know Emmy's brother was out and hounding Will. But did you? And are you doing anything about it?

Why should I do anything about it? It's just what Will needs in order to realize he's f*cked without me. I'll wait.

Thanks for the questions!

[Penelope]

Caelira wrote: "Hi!!!
Thank you for your books!!! I love them so much!!!
First: Have you already given the title of Fall Away series Spin-off?
Second: Can you give us some short stories about Damon/Winter and Will..."

Hi! No, I haven't given the titles yet. Still deciding.

And no, I don't think I'll be giving short stories, not before their books release anyway. Maybe after, I'll write bonus scenes, but I need to put my time and energy in the actual books, not short stories. Truth be told, writing is really hard. When people ask for extras, they rarely realize that it takes me about 2 weeks to write a bonus scene. It's no easy task. So given that, it's probably not the best use of my time to write scenes when everyone's waiting for the book. It just takes too long! lol

And I'll open the Pinterest boards when each book is done.

Thanks for the questions!

[Penelope]

Irma wrote: "Hi :) I have to start by saying that you're my favourite author. I adore your books.
What is it about Halloween that you love so much and why aren't you attending RomaRARE18 :( ? Thank you."

Hi, Irma!

I guess I was just gifted with a love of the dark and the macabre. I've always loved cloudy skies, rain, and spooky things. There's an energy in the air I can't explain and it makes me feel alive.

And I would LOVE to come to Rome. Maybe someday. Unfortunately international travel isn't usually in the cards for me. It's pricey, and I have a family to consider.

Thanks for the questions!

[Penelope]

Nada wrote: "does damon has a history with winter other than what happened between them on devil's night?"

Yep!

[Penelope]

Ruth wrote: "Hi Penelope!
I love Misha and Ryen!! I want to know if you can write more of them, what are they doing right now? In 10 years?
What's your favorite animal?"

Hey, Ruth! You'll catch a glimpse of them in Will's book in the Devil's Night series. Since they're cousins, Misha will pop up again, so we'll see how they're doing.

And my favorite animal is probably the owl. Nocturnal and magical.

Thanks!

[Penelope]

Hanne wrote: "Some of your characters have names I've never heard of before. How do you chose your character's name? Have you ever changed a character's name?"


Hey, there!

I like unisex names for girls, so I try to pick names like Tate, Ryen, and Easton, because it's who I am. Other names I find on baby name sites. And yes, I've changed side characters names before if I realized there are too many J's or M's in that book.

xoxo!

[Penelope]

Holli wrote: "What is the most unique place or person's characteristics you've drawn inspiration from?"

Hmmmm, that's a very hard question. I'm not sure. I usually get inspiration from films, music, and Pinterest.

I did base one character on Trump which was unusual, because I've never based someone on a single person before. I won't say which character, though. lol

Thank you!

[Penelope]

Makeba wrote: "Hello, Pen. I just want to say that you are one of my favorite author's and I'll feel like I can purchase you book and enjoy it 100% of the time. Keep doing what you do because you give me inspirat..."

Thank you so much!!

[Penelope]

Maria wrote: "Hi Pen!
I have another question for Damon.
Damon: You said that Banks is the only girl you ever trusted, but what about Winter? Did you not trust her?
Do you think you could ever forgive Winter ..."

I don't remember back that far. Maybe I thought I did at one time, but it doesn't count when you're a stupid kid.

And no, forgiveness is for people who are desperate. I don't eat from the same dump twice.

[Penelope]

Manuela wrote: "Winter: How much of an inspiration was Damon's mom to you when it came to ballet? How bad did Damon's betrayal hurt you?

None. I didn't like Natalya. And Damon hurt me beyond repair. Both times. He won't get another chance.

Will: Are you ready for anything Emmy's brother has got up his sleeve? What is the hottest feature on a girl for you? Do u plan on rebuilding the gazebo anytime soon?

I am so sick of thinking about that whole family. Emmy's brother won't do shit. He knows who my family is, and if there wouldn't have been video of my mistake, I never would've gone to jail. He knows I won't be that stupid again.

And legs. I like legs. As for the gazebo, I doubt it. I need to move on from the past and let go of things. She wouldn't know anyway. She never comes back.

Emmy: How do you feel about Will knowing he burned down your gazebo? Do you plan on going back to thunder bay anytime soon? What do you think of what Will did to your brother? What type of career do you have in mind? How was high school for you, any boys that drew your eye?

Emmy's not around right now. Sorry!

Kai: How does it feel knowing you'll always have to share a part of Banks with Damon?

She'll always love him, but she's here with me. That's all I need to know.

Damon: How does it feel that you have to share Banks now?

Feel? I don't understand the question.

Banks: Does Damon still have somewhat of your loyalty, are you searching for him?

Damon will always have my love, but I know he's not what's good for me. He's selfish for his own gain, and while we went through a lot growing up and I understand him, he's also not healthy for me. It's best to remember that when I see him again. And no, I know exactly where he is.

For all the guys: Are there times you find yourself missing Damon and could you ever forgive him?"

Michael: We've got enough on our plates now, and we're done letting him own any more of our time. He's got nothing we want or need.

*Kai and Will nod in agreement

*Rika, Alex, and Banks watch on in silence

xoxo

[As]

Hi! Thank you for doing this! Not sure if you're still taking questions but I have a couple!

question for jared, madoc, and jax: how do you guys feel about your little sister heading off to college where she'll probably go to parties and date? do you guys have any siblings only traditions with quinn?

question for hawke: are you as protective of quinn as you are of dylan, or is it different because dylan is your cousin? also, do your friends ever comment on how attractive your parents are ;)

question for quinn: what was your first date like and how did everyone react when they found out you had a date?

and some last questions for banks: how's married life treating you, have you gone on dates and traveled yet? and what kind of clothes do you like to wear now that you have the freedom to dress however you like?

thank you!

[Ankita]

You are super awesome! A fantastic author and I freakin LOVE all your books 💜
My question is - If you were to write someone's biography who would you want that person to be?

[Penelope]

As wrote: "Hi! Thank you for doing this! Not sure if you're still taking questions but I have a couple!

question for jared, madoc, and jax: how do you guys feel about your little sister heading off to college where she'll probably go to parties and date? do you guys have any siblings only traditions with quinn?

Oh, we check on her a lot. No worries there. And it's not the choices she makes that she has to worry about. It's the choices she brings home that will be in for it.

And no, I wouldn't say any siblings only traditions really. We're a big family, so everyone's included!

question for hawke: are you as protective of quinn as you are of dylan, or is it different because dylan is your cousin? also, do your friends ever comment on how attractive your parents are ;)

I'm protective of all the women in my family, and of course, my friends love my parents. I usually try to arrange having people over when my mom's gone.

question for quinn: what was your first date like and how did everyone react when they found out you had a date?

My first date was fine, other than the fact I was forcing something I wasn't feeling. I've been caught up in a childhood crush too long. And everyone reacted fine. My brothers are men of few words until they feel like something isn't fine and then they react.

and some last questions for banks: how's married life treating you, have you gone on dates and traveled yet? and what kind of clothes do you like to wear now that you have the freedom to dress however you like?

Life is awesome! It's great to have freedom to make choices now, and Kai loves experiencing the world with me all over again. We've traveled and been to concerts although he rarely lets me sit in my own seat, preferring to have me in his lap.

As for clothes, I've started experimenting here and there, but I'm still a pretty conservative dresser. Rika or Alex's style isn't my style, but I definitely enjoy wearing my hair down, a little make-up, and more form-fitting attire. I'm still finding my way.

xoxo!

[Penelope]

Ankita wrote: "You are super awesome! A fantastic author and I freakin LOVE all your books 💜
My question is - If you were to write someone's biography who would you want that person to be?"

Hmmm...I guess I would write about a strong woman in history. Catherine the Great, Katherine Hepburn, Eleanor of Aquitaine...I love history.

Thanks for the question!

[Penelope]

Thank you, everyone, for all the questions, and I hope I answered everyone!! Good luck on the giveaway, and have a great week!

[Katie]

Thank you for your time, Penelope!! Love reading the answers!