Live Event with D.D. Chant - 13th of January 2012

[D.D. Chant]

Emma (Emzibah) wrote: "We are at 996 members now guys - getting close!"

WoooHooo!!

[D.D. Chant]

Kristine wrote: "Broken City sounds fascinating. Just purchased it. Thanks for the chat, DD!"

THANK YOU!!!

[D.D. Chant]

Emma wrote: "M wrote: "Emma wrote: "I would just like to say how talented I think you are :-) you are really going to go far fabulous good work x

[Simon (Highwayman)]

I know I shouldn't ask this but how old are you DD, it seems I haven't done my research ....

[Emma]

Will you ever publish the book your Aunt deemed crazy?

[Lorraine]

D.d. wrote: "Katy wrote: "Sorry if this has been asked, but whats it like being a young author?? (:"

Hard!!! Lol!

But then I've heard that being any kind of author is hard!

It's also SOOOOOOOO exciting!"


DD, do you intent to write full time or do you have aspirations for another career besides writing?

[D.D. Chant]

Lorraine wrote: "D.d. wrote: "In 'Dombey and Son' the hero's name is Walter, but everyone calls him Wally! I threw me every time I read it!!! "

IS this why you got into the habit of shortening everyone's name?"

NO, no, Lol!!!

I've had THAT habit FOREVER!!!

The strange thing is, if it's short I lengthen it!!!

[Emma]

I have just purchased well done x

[S.g.]

Hi Sabrina here.DD I enjoyed reading about how the tribe supplied themselves with food do you do much research to get the seemingly small things accurately portrayed?

[Mints2000]

Hello DD are you going to write books for children in the future?

[D.D. Chant]

Philip (sarah) wrote: "Which was more difficult to write the futuristic or historical novel?"

Ooooooo, hard to say....I think the historical was hardest because there are limits to what your characters can do, there is a set structure that you HAVE to work in.
With Futuristic, you can take liberties with the world your characters live in...the only trouble is you have to keep track of what's going on in your make believe world!!!

[D.D. Chant]

Simon (Highwayman) wrote: "I know I shouldn't ask this but how old are you DD, it seems I haven't done my research ...."

HeeHee!

I'm 24....I know, I know: From my maturity you thought I was older!!! Lol!!!

[D.D. Chant]

Emma (Emzibah) wrote: "Will you ever publish the book your Aunt deemed crazy?"

Heehee!

No, it really WAS crazy, Emma!!!

The hero was thrown it to the deep end and felt very disorientated....and I wanted to make the reader feel disorientated too.

Unfortunately I succeeded a little too well and my Aunt said she couldn't make head nor tail of what was going on!!!

[Simon (Highwayman)]

'We all have a book in us'
At 24 my book was queued behind lots of other projects that could not be mentioned on a family friendly forum. Full marks for determination.

[Emma]

Simon (Highwayman) wrote: "'We all have a book in us'
At 24 my book was queued behind lots of other projects that could not be mentioned on a family friendly forum. Full marks for determination."

Lol! That could be more to do with your gender than age ;-)

[D.D. Chant]

Lorraine wrote: "D.d. wrote: "Katy wrote: "Sorry if this has been asked, but whats it like being a young author?? (:"

Hard!!! Lol!

But then I've heard that being any kind of author is hard!

It's also SOOOOOOOO e..."

My sister is a Musician, and we write and preform songs together. But I will ALWAYS write, I just love the whole experience (Okay, NOT editing!!!). When I'm writing a book it's a similar to reading one because I'm not sure where each chapter is taking me....and that is very exciting!

[Claribel]

What advice do you have for inspiring writer like me? I would like to publish my book one day and I could use some advice. Thankyou:)

[D.D. Chant]

Emma wrote: "I have just purchased well done x"

Thank you so MUCH Em!!! I really appreciate it!!!

Can't wait to hear what you think! (no pressure, hey??? Lol!!)

[D.D. Chant]

S.g. wrote: "Hi Sabrina here.DD I enjoyed reading about how the tribe supplied themselves with food do you do much research to get the seemingly small things accurately portrayed?"

If I'm truthful probably not as much I should! But I do try to make things as realistic as possible, I think if it's not realistic, the reader is jolted out of the story by the discordant note and have to re- immerse themselves into the rhythm of the book. And that ruins the story for them.

[D.D. Chant]

Mints2000 wrote: "Hello DD are you going to write books for children in the future?"

All of my books are suitable for any age, I haven't really thought about taking up children's writing, but it might be something I do in the future.

[Lorraine]

Right guys, I'm going to spoil, so if you haven't read the book, don't click, and then come back when you've read the book. I am not responsible for spoiling your fun ;)

Question to DD: (view spoiler)[Do you think that in your new books you could try and make the main characters kiss before 92% of the book is read? Found it extremely frustrating lol ! I do like a lovely love story, but this time there just wasn't enough time ! Although it was beautiful lol ! (hide spoiler)]

[Philip (sarah)]

HeHeHe Lorraine!

[D.D. Chant]

Claribel wrote: "What advice do you have for inspiring writer like me? I would like to publish my book one day and I could use some advice. Thankyou:)"

I can only give you the best advice I was ever given:

You have to write what you know.....That doesn't necessary mean plot wise (It may surprise you to know I've never been in an apocalypse!!! Lol!) but you have to write about emotions that are real, that you have felt.

That was what I was told and that was what I tried to do.

[Claribel]

D.d. wrote: "Claribel wrote: "What advice do you have for inspiring writer like me? I would like to publish my book one day and I could use some advice. Thankyou:)"

I can only give you the best advice I was ev..."

Thank you so much for the advice, it means a lot. I have always try to write about what I know. :)

[E A M Harris]

D D and All, Sorry I'm so late joining in. It looks as if you've covered a lot of ground. Have you been asked yet if you have another book in the pipeline?

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I've followed the chat with interest. I'm so glad that you had such a good turn out DD! I'll say goodnight for now and catch up with the rest of the discussion tomorrow.

:0)

[D.D. Chant]

Lorraine wrote: "Right guys, I'm going to spoil, so if you haven't read the book, don't click, and then come back when you've read the book. I am not responsible for spoiling your fun ;)

Question to DD: [spoilers ..."

Lol, Lori!!!

I'm afraid you might have the same trouble with 'The Promise'!!! That having been said they are much closer for most of the story.

My favorite part of a romance is the little things, you know? The things that with anyone else you wouldn't even notice, but with THIS person it's suddenly this huge event. I think I like it first because its amusing to an outsider looking in, to see their awkwardness. And 2nd because its nice to think that to someone who liked you such a small action on your part could have such a big effect....or maybe this is all a sign that I've read FAR to many romances!!!

[Lorraine]

Night night Karen x

[Jud]

Lorraine what you said in your spoiler, I prefer it that way. It's more exciting with the anticipation etc.

Just my opinion of course

[M.]

Karen (Kew) wrote: "I've followed the chat with interest. I'm so glad that you had such a good turn out DD! I'll say goodnight for now and catch up with the rest of the discussion tomorrow.

:0)"

Thanks for coming, means alot to us...

[Lorraine]

Jud (Krisztof) wrote: "Lorraine what you said in your spoiler, I prefer it that way. It's more exciting with the anticipation etc.

Just my opinion of course"

I do understand Jud, but there's anticipation and aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanticipation lol ;)

[Claribel]

DD I have to go for now, but thanks for talking to me. I'm so happy for you that everything is turning out the way you wanted. I wish you the best on journey. Take care and I will talk to you later and also know that you have a fan here:)

[Lorraine]

Thanks Claribel, and feel free to pop in the forum when you have the chance :)

[Jud]

This is making me want to reread broken city.

[D.D. Chant]

E A M Harris wrote: "D D and All, Sorry I'm so late joining in. It looks as if you've covered a lot of ground. Have you been asked yet if you have another book in the pipeline?"

Hi!

Yes, I have a historical romance 'The Promise' which should be ready by the end of this month, it's the first book in a series called 'The Lady Quill Chronicles' that tells the story of 5 foster brothers and how their lives are changed by a single battle. Each brother, and some of their friends, will have a book dedicated to them, but connected to each other by the after affects of the battle.
I'm also just about to start editing my 4th book, another futuristic/dystopian novel about a world that has split up into three governments. Two of these governments are at war and the third must choose a side....but which is the right side to choose??? The story is mainly about a group of people who are from each of these governments strongholds and their prejudice toward each other.

[D.D. Chant]

Karen (Kew) wrote: "I've followed the chat with interest. I'm so glad that you had such a good turn out DD! I'll say goodnight for now and catch up with the rest of the discussion tomorrow.

:0)"

Goodnight Karen!!!

[D.D. Chant]

Claribel wrote: "DD I have to go for now, but thanks for talking to me. I'm so happy for you that everything is turning out the way you wanted. I wish you the best on journey. Take care and I will talk to you later..."

Thanks so much Claribel! I really appreciate all your support!

[Lorraine]

D.d. wrote: "Yes, I have a historical romance 'The Promise' which should be ready by the end of this month, it's the first book in a series called 'The Lady Quill Chronicles' that tells the story of 5 foster brothers and how their lives are changed by a single battle. Each brother, and some of their friends, will have a book dedicated to them, but connected to each other by the after affects of the battle.
I'm also just about to start editing my 4th book, another futuristic/dystopian novel about a world that has split up into three governments. Two of these governments are at war and the third must choose a side....but which is the right side to choose??? The story is mainly about a group of people who are from each of these governments strongholds and their prejudice toward each other. "

Sounds really interesting DD !

[Simon (Highwayman)]

Thanks DD for coming along and many thanks (and hugs *rolls eyes*) to Lorraine for putting this together for us. It has been fun.

The pub is calling me but please continue here until the small hours.

I am really interested in feedback about these live events and I need Lorraine to put another one together for us in February.

Thanks again to everyone who came along, contributed or just listened.

[Kristine]

Sounds like 2012 is going to be a very busy year for you, DD. Thank you for the chat and best of luck!

[D.D. Chant]

Jud (Krisztof) wrote: "This is making me want to reread broken city."

Knock yourself out Jud!!! Lol!!!

[Jud]

Rum is calling me but it's all the way over the road at Asda...

[Lorraine]

Simon you know how to put the pressure on poor little me lol ! I'd be delighted to arrange for another event. I'd like feedback too, would be much appreciated :)

Before everyone has left, thank you for your presence tonight and for making this a very interesting chat :) Looks like there will be more to come so please do stay posted.

Thanks Simon for helping me with the thread closing/opening and the general emails :)

[Lorraine]

How are you feeling DD, did you enjoy the chat?

[D.D. Chant]

Simon (Highwayman) wrote: "Thanks DD for coming along and many thanks (and hugs *rolls eyes*) to Lorraine for putting this together for us. It has been fun.

The pub is calling me but please continue here until the small ho..."

Thanks Sy!!!

[D.D. Chant]

Kristine wrote: "Sounds like 2012 is going to be a very busy year for you, DD. Thank you for the chat and best of luck!"

Thanks Kris!

[Emma]

Hey Guys, I am gonna head off now. Will catch up on anything else tomorrow. Great chat DD, thanks and thanks Lorraine for arranging. See you about x

[E A M Harris]

Lorraine wrote: "Simon you know how to put the pressure on poor little me lol ! I'd be delighted to arrange for another event. I'd like feedback too, would be much appreciated :)

Before everyone has left, thank yo..."

Thank you for setting the event up and organising it. It has been a most interesting discussion.

[Philip (sarah)]

Thanks D.d and Lorraine,really enjoyed the 'Live chat'
I'm looking forward to your new Book D.d.
Off to bed now with my lemsip and Kindle.Nite Nite!

[Jud]

Are we ending it now or is it continuing?