Tijan Q&A

[Kat J]

This week, we have Tijan with us taking your questions for her!

Tijan is the author of the popular series Fallen Crest High and Carter Reed.

Her latest book Crew also just hit the stands late last month!

[CJ Villacote]

Hi. I really love your stories ❤️ Just wanna ask if what's your inspiration in writing books, particularly in Crew?

[Pynkilee]

Who is your unicorn author? The one you totally fan girl over?

[Karen]

What is the one book you could reread no matter the mood you are in?

[Tijan]

Hey!! I found this on my own. Hell yeah. I'm getting better at Goodreads.

[Tijan]

Sidenote-- how do we post gifs in comments again?

[Tijan]

Cj wrote: "Hi. I really love your stories ❤️ Just wanna ask if what's your inspiration in writing books, particularly in Crew?"

I think I just really wanted to write a book about a super tight group of friends, that were extremely loyal to each other. I wanted to further explore that and voila, Crew came about!! I usually just get a feeling or a thought that starts the book, and from there, the book almost takes on its own exploration journey. I'm as surprised as you guys with the end results too.

[Tijan]

Kristen wrote: "Who is your unicorn author? The one you totally fan girl over?"

Oh man! I still get awkward over Jennifer Armentrout even though we talk randomly. Lol! There was a moment where she was walking down a hallway (my third time talking to her) and she said hi to me. I gave her this silly smile and jerked my hand up in a huge wave, half yelling, "Hello there! Hi."
I tend to go from shy, to reserved, to suddenly we're best friends, but no we aren't and then I pull back again! lol

Same with EL James.
I was asked once if I wanted to sit near her and I said, "No. I think I smell." LOLOL And I didn't, but EL James laughed at that.

Yep. Super awkward fangirl moments here.

[Tijan]

Karen wrote: "What is the one book you could reread no matter the mood you are in?"

Ooooh!! Good question. I really really love Debra Anastasia's The Revenger. Like loooove. I'm also a huge new fan of Mariana Zapata's books. Wall of Winnipeg and Kulit- LOVE!
The Revenger
Kulti
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me

[Alexandra]

Out of all the books you’ve written which one was your favorite to write?

[Pamela]

Hi Tijan
Hope all’s well?
I’ve been wanting to ask you for a couple of weeks now. Do you think you would ever release an audible original? I know a couple of authors who’ve done that recently. I love the idea of getting to listen to a book months before it’s actual book release.
Pam x

[Tijan]

Alexandra wrote: "Out of all the books you’ve written which one was your favorite to write?"

Ahhhh! This question is so hard. I think maybe... Ryan's Bed actually. It still has a special hold on my heart. But man, Crew is up there too. I don't know. I do honestly love them all. I have to, otherwise I wouldn't be able to get them written. LOL

I realize I didn't really answer you, so.... Ryan's Bed!

[Tijan]

Pamela wrote: "Hi Tijan
Hope all’s well?
I’ve been wanting to ask you for a couple of weeks now. Do you think you would ever release an audible original? I know a couple of authors who’ve done that recently. I lo..."

I've been asked in the past and I turned it down, but you never know. This could happen in the future. Do you enjoy that? Is it something I should really look into doing? (If they were open, I mean.)

[Pamela]

Tijan wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Hi Tijan
Hope all’s well?
I’ve been wanting to ask you for a couple of weeks now. Do you think you would ever release an audible original? I know a couple of authors who’ve done that..."
Well Tijan. You know I adore audible, two days of my week are dedicated to it. I definitely think it could be worth looking into.
😉😘

[LiteratureLover]

Hi, I love your books,
My question is a two parter, will we ever see a sequel to Anti-stepbrother, and A Whole New Crowd Series?
Will Sam and Mason make an appearance in the Crew series?

[Tijan]

Pamela wrote: "Tijan wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Hi Tijan
Hope all’s well?
I’ve been wanting to ask you for a couple of weeks now. Do you think you would ever release an audible original? I know a couple of authors wh..."

Okay!! Good. Are you in my audiogroup on FB? Or maybe I should ask if you're interested in joining! lol!

[Tijan]

Acheron wrote: "Hi, I love your books,
My question is a two parter, will we ever see a sequel to Anti-stepbrother, and A Whole New Crowd Series?
Will Sam and Mason make an appearance in the Crew series?"

1, Um... that's so hard to answer. I want to write a Colton book, but it might be awhile before I can. I don't think I'll do another Caden/Summer book, though.

2. No for the AWNC series. It's just not in me to write more for them, though I am editing Jace's story very very very slowly in my reader group right now.

3. Probably not. Crew is Bren's series. They will be in Nate's book whenever I finally get that done!

[Ana]

Hi Tijan! Love all of your books. In fact, after finishing Crew I just reread the Fallen Crest Series, which always makes me happy! My question is in reference to Broken and Screwed. Do you think you might ever write any novels about some of the side characters, such as Hannah or Beth?

[Pamela]

Tijan wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Tijan wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Hi Tijan
Hope all’s well?
I’ve been wanting to ask you for a couple of weeks now. Do you think you would ever release an audible original? I know a coupl..."
I’m in it Tijan ❤️
I love your audio group xxx

[Ashley]

Hi Tijan!!!!

When you first started writing did you ever imagine how much your books would inspire your fans?

[christy matthews]

Hi Tijan!!
You are my favorite author, just putting that out there, lol.
I've read all of your books, except Crew (I have it, just not ready for it to be over yet, if that makes sense) anyway...do you have any recommendations for books similar to Fallen Crest? Do you have any signings scheduled for down South?
Congratulations on Crew!!

[Cherish]

Hi!! Crazy waving!! 👋.. I love your books!! Fallen crest series is my all time fave!! Can’t not wait for heathers book!!! 😀.. do u ever think u might write mason POV of fallen crest high?

[Tijan]

Ana wrote: "Hi Tijan! Love all of your books. In fact, after finishing Crew I just reread the Fallen Crest Series, which always makes me happy! My question is in reference to Broken and Screwed. Do you think y..."

I don't think so. It's just not in me to write their books, at least not now.

[Tijan]

Ashley wrote: "Hi Tijan!!!!

When you first started writing did you ever imagine how much your books would inspire your fans?"

Nope! No way.

[Tijan]

christy matthews wrote: "Hi Tijan!!
You are my favorite author, just putting that out there, lol.
I've read all of your books, except Crew (I have it, just not ready for it to be over yet, if that makes sense) anyway...d..."

I love Jennifer Armentrout, BB Reid, and Penelope Douglas!

[Tijan]

christy matthews wrote: "Hi Tijan!!
You are my favorite author, just putting that out there, lol.
I've read all of your books, except Crew (I have it, just not ready for it to be over yet, if that makes sense) anyway...d..."

Ooh and signings-- yes! I am scaling back on signings, but right now I'm heading to Texas in November. Look on my website. I have a book signings page that I keep updated! www.tijansbooks.com

[Tijan]

Cherish wrote: "Hi!! Crazy waving!! 👋.. I love your books!! Fallen crest series is my all time fave!! Can’t not wait for heathers book!!! 😀.. do u ever think u might write mason POV of fallen crest high?"

No, just because I don't think I could do him/it justice. At least not now.

[Cherish]

Thanks so much for getting back to me!!

[Diane]

How do you determine when a book has one or more in a series.

[LiteratureLover]

HI again,
I have another three-parter question.
I understand there won't be another Ryan's Bed but it really did a 180 on me when you wrote what you wrote at the end. Didn't want to put a spoiler alert on here ><. I do read the acknowledgment page and I understand about Ryan's Bed. What inspired you to write what you write? Are there events that happened that you want people to know about?
what are your all-time favorite books that help and inspired you to write the books you write?

[Tiff]

When you write do you create a time line for the events that happen in your books?

[Haley]

Would you ever do a crossover with another author?

[Juliet]

Love love love your books! What is your spirit animal?

[Annum]

Hi Tijan, I’ve been a long time fan of your books and have read pretty much every one of them 😊
My question was regarding the Fighter book and whether you were going to write any more novels about Jax?

[Kristina]

How long of a wait do we have until book 2 comes out for Crew

[Julie]

What is one piece of advice you would give for someone interested in pursuing writing?

[Tijan]

Diane wrote: "How do you determine when a book has one or more in a series."

I wish I had a better explanation, but it's just a feeling. Some books I feel I can't do it justice if I write more than one book, others I know I'll have more in me to write for them, etc. If I don't 'feel' the book in me, I won't force it. Those books rarely turn out well for me.

[Tijan]

Acheron wrote: "HI again,
I have another three-parter question.
I understand there won't be another Ryan's Bed but it really did a 180 on me when you wrote what you wrote at the end. Didn't want to put a spoiler a..."

No personal stuff. The characters truly do write the story. I'm just as surprised as readers most the time!! My faves are The Revenger by Debra Anastasia, and... I think that's all that is coming to me right now.
I just write what is speaking to me.

[Tijan]

Tiff wrote: "When you write do you create a time line for the events that happen in your books?"

Um... I feel this is a loaded question. Lol! I try. Honestly. It's very hard to keep track of everything, but if I don't, I know readers will let me know. ;) But yes, I try to keep everything in mind. If you're asking about an outline, I do sometimes and I don't sometimes.

[Hazel *Craves the Angst Reviews*]

Love LOVE your books so much. A new book or rereading your books I've already read gets me through my worse book funks and some really hard times in life. The character struggles... always inspires me to BE better, to DO better and to work harder. And to be kind. Thank you for that.

My question is... and you've probably answered this a hundred times, but, who does that for you? Do you have a "unicorn" author? Also, are you a pantser or a planner? ;)

[Tijan]

Haley wrote: "Would you ever do a crossover with another author?"

Probably not. I'm too much of a control freak about my books. I also just hear about the bad stuff that happens behind the scenes with that.

[Tijan]

Juliet wrote: "Love love love your books! What is your spirit animal?"

I'm saying a WOLF today!!
Wolf crew. ;)

[Ruth]

I am a huge fan of your words! Where do you get character names?

[Valentina]

Do you have a favourite character you wrote? Thnk you :)

[Vanessa]

Hello Tijan! I’m so excited to have an opportunity to just talk to you. It’s almost surreal to be able to talk to someone you truly admire. As far as my question goes… would you ever mentor people who have a passion for reading and especially writing a novel. It just seems like such a HUGE task to take on but it’s now my passion just like reading. However no higher education for me but I would love to write something truly great and be a great author like yourself. Any advice on where to begin and would you mentor or be a sounding board for some lucky person? Thanks so much! Your a brilliant author.

[Nicole]

Hi! Congrats on your new release!
What are you working on now?

[Jessie]

Which book of yours do you see as your greatest work? The one that if anyone was going to read, that would be it.

[Betül]

Hi Tijan,
Is there a genre you would love to venture in to next?

[Sammy]

Hi Tijan , absolutely love you!! Do you ever think you'll do a paperback box set of any of your series? I would LOVE to get everything all at once. X

[Fathiyyah]

Hi Tijan,

I love Carter Reed the most and it took me several month to get reading your other books....but boy oh boy i love them all. I guess im a true and true Carter Reed fan so i was wondering when will book 3 be released?