Q&A with Tijan

[Tijan]

Carolina wrote: "What scenes do you like yo write the most?"

I don't really know, actually. Lol -- sorry. I'm not really giving you an answer, because no type of scene is sticking out as my favorite to write. Maybe just the ones where I have two characters playing off of each other. Those are fun. They go fast too, for me.

[Tijan]

Briana wrote: "Tijan, like I said before I love the relationships in your books. Either that be romantic relationships or non conventional family relationships as well. They are embraced with trust, loyalty, and ..."

I think that's what most people want, a loyal tribe to call their own. A good relationship. I was watching a show recently and someone said that no matter how much money you make or how successful you become, you'll only remember the times with your loved ones at the end. To me, that really hit true. I know some aren't like that, but maybe one day I'll write that book too. ;)

[Tijan]

Briana wrote: "Also the situations your write about are real things that could happen in real life. Your books aren’t “sappy romances” lol but my questions are:

what is the easiest book you’ve written,
the har..."

Easiest book for me to write was Hate To Love you! I think it's also the worst rated one, LOL! But it sold the best too so I don't know how to take that one. Lolol
Hardest to write: Sustain!! I rewrote that thing 3 different times. I struggled because I was trying to line it up in a timeline with Broken and Screwed 2 and I don't think I'd do that again if I did it over. I was also listening to other people too early, before I really ready for feedback and while their feedback was good, I think it confused things for me.
Book series most loved: Fallen Crest!! I love writing those guys and I know they're so beloved too, which means so much to me! I'm so thankful for the readers' support.

[Tijan]

Su wrote: "Other than the books that you've written, which mafia romance is your favorite?"

I'm a big fan of Rachel Van Dyken so hers!! Oh my goodness. Read her if you haven't! love her.

I do have another mafia book in me, and I can't wait to start writing that. It's totally new!

[Ariella]

How do you come up with names of your characters. Do they have a special meaning to you?

[Jackie Bogart]

With Fallen Crest having wrapped up nicely, other than the few books for ***cough*** Nate and Heather, are you open to starting a new series, or will there be more stand-alones in the next few years?

[Tijan]

Ariella wrote: "How do you come up with names of your characters. Do they have a special meaning to you?"

I really love typically guy names for girls, but other than that--just what I feel is right and fits the characters! If it's a side character name, I try to look for name idea lists because I have a habit of picking the same names over and over and over again. ;)

[Tijan]

Jackie wrote: "With Fallen Crest having wrapped up nicely, other than the few books for ***cough*** Nate and Heather, are you open to starting a new series, or will there be more stand-alones in the next few years?"

I've got something to be announced in a few months....if you get my drift?! But basically, yes-- more standalones but I do have at least one series coming! At least one! There might be more.