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JULY Interview with Christine Fonseca
You guys are all so great - both in your reviews (honest feedback is never a bad thing), and as people. THRILLED to be part of such an amazing group.More questions....I love questions...:D
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More questions....I love questions...:D"
WE love having you a part of a group :)
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More questions....I love ques..."
I agree.
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More questions....I love questions...:D"
Would you let your kids read your books? At what age?
Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "Would you let your kids read your books? At what age?"My oldest daughter (almost 16) is actually part of a group I lovingly call the think tank. They are the teens I turn too when I need book advice. They help when I have title drama, they read my books and spread the word amongst their friends, they shape stories when I am stuck. And I help her writerly friends with their own writing.
My youngest (nearly 12)hasn't read the fiction as the subject matter is a bit mature. Though I'd let her read Lacrimosa at this point - it isn't really graphic, just violent and intense. My youngest has read my MG nonfiction, 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids; in fact, both she and her sister helped with one of the focus groups for that book and are helping with my current nonfiction, Redefining Normal.
I keep talking about writing a book that is more for younger teens and preteens. When I have time. LOL
OK I have another..is Transcend going to be part of a series, or a stand alone?
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How you decide on names for your books?
Jen*Geekygamergal* wrote: "OK I have another..is Transcend going to be part of a series, or a stand alone?"Transcend, sadly, is a standalone. BUT...as I've been editing I definitely have "found" a fabulous short that could extend the story, or at least present something different.
My teen wants it to be a series...but the end, well you'll see when you read it.
Who knows, right???
Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "Will you be writing more shorts between Libera Me and the third book?How you decide on names for your books?"
Good questions. I am not entirely certain if there will be a short in between books 2 and 3 - maybe. I believe there is a "story" there, so...yea...maybe...
With regards to titles...ughh...they are my nemesis. At least they used to be.
For the Requiem series, Lacrimosa was retitled by my agent (back when I had one), as she felt no one would "get" the title, least of all a YA audience. So I changed the title. And a few other things. When she told me she wasn't going to rep YA (she reped my NF at the time) I still went with her suggestions and looked for new representation. In the end, I had to change the name back. The title had meaning for the story - everything in my stories do. The setting, the symbols, all of it is planned and thought out. Including the title.
So, I went back to Lacrimosa. The titles for the rest of the series came from the same place Lacrimosa did - a Requiem mass. This story is shaped a lot like the mass, using the symbolism of transcending through darkness into light. (See, I am a serious nerd when it comes to writing)
My other titles, Transcend and some of my other works, come from the stories themselves - the over riding theme or emotional essence.
Transcend is about transcendence...moving from ignorance to acceptance, even when that acceptance is not what someone expects.
Long answer...sorry!
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How you decide on names for your books?"
Good questions. I am not entirely certain if ther..."
What title did she want???
I love how your titles have such great and deep meaning!
No apologies on long answers! I would not have asked if I didn't want to know.
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How you decide on names for your books?"
Good questions. I am not entirely certain if ther..."
I am so glad you kept it to Lacrimosa and I love the meanings behind the namings of all your books...it's beautiful just like the writing ... gorgeous :)
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Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "When you are writing, who is the first person, besides yourself of course, to read your work?"Hmm...In nonfiction, Author Michelle McLean is my go-to person. She also reads the majority of my fiction before anyone else. We've been critique partners forever.
For Fiction, Authors Elana Johnson and Heather McCorkle are my serious buds! I read ALL of their stuff; they read all of mine!
Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "What title did she want???"After a LOT of drama, I originally pitched LACRIMOSA as A BEAUTIFUL MESS. Now, I LOVE that title too - just not for this story. So...
I am using it for a book I can't talk too much about...other than to say, I have a TON planned for 2013! Announcements on it all later this year. EEP
Heinzypop wrote: "Christine wrote: "Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "Will you be writing more shorts between Libera Me and the third book?How you decide on names for your books?"
Good questions. I am not entire..."
Thanks hun!
Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "If you could pick a theme song for each of your fictional works, what would they be?"This one is tough, but I'll give it a shot. Obviously, with the requiem series, I pulled from the mass. So...
Mozart's DIES IRAE for
Mozart's LACRIMOSA for
For Mea Culpa - I actually used Mea Culpa by Enigma to give me the "feel" of the demonic smoke...something that becomes VERY IMPORTANT in the upcoming books (yes, that was a hint!)
For Transcend and the newer works...I'm not certain.
I will say, that just as I pick titles for meaning, I choose songs for lyrics and meaning too...
Speaking of titles, I think I told you all that I do have a new short coming in Winter
- part of an anthology to benefit children's literacy. Well, the title for that one is ILLUMINATI and is the prequel to a new series called the Apocrypha Series.
This series is a Bourne Identity meets Cassie Clare's Shadowhunters series about a race of humans known as Seers (yes, just like Lorelei) desperate to escape Azzaziel, a fallen angel hunting them in order to consume their souls and build a super-army of UnHoly to destroy the angels.
This particular story is set in 16th century Europe and ties in to Lorelei's story of how her mom died, bringing in some fun snow-angel mythology.
Can't wait for this one!
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After a LOT of drama, I originally pitched LACRIMOSA as A BEAUTIFUL MESS. Now, I LOVE that title too - just not for this story. So....."
OMG OMG OMG!!! EEEEEPPPPP!!!!
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This one is tough, but I'll give it a shot. Obviously, with the requiem se..."
EEP!
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- part of an anthology to benefit children's literacy. Well, the title for that on..."
Oh this sounds right up my ally! And I'm pretty sure I have this one marked to read! It's a combo with another author, right?
Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "Christine wrote: "Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "What title did she want???"After a LOT of drama, I originally pitched LACRIMOSA as A BEAUTIFUL MESS. Now, I LOVE that title too - just not fo..."
And since I am in a slightly divulging mood...let me just say this:
A smart, somewhat geeky girl + a fabulous boy (of course) and unlikely love interest. Throw in a little bullying, teen angst and a stalker unlike anything you'd ever guess. That is a Beautiful Mess.
What's not to love.... LOL!!!
Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "It's a combo with another author, right? "Yes, there are a TON of Amazing authors contributing short stories to it. AND it releases in between books 2 and 3 of the Requiem series. YAY
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Yes, there are a TON of Amazing authors contributing short stories to it. AND it releases in between books 2 and 3 of ..."
YAY!
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After a LOT of drama, I originally pitched LACRIMOSA as A BEAUTIFUL MESS. Now,..."
OH-MY-GOSH! You are KILLING me!!!!
Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "Christine wrote: "Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "Christine wrote: "Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "What title did she want???"After a LOT of drama, I originally pitched LACRIMOSA as A BE..."
LOL! No dying! I need you to keep reading my books! HAHAHAHA.
Seriously, though...2013 and 2014 are gonna be great. Lots on the horizon
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After a LOT of drama, I ..."
oh, don't you worry, you know I'll keep reading your books!!!! WOOT! *pom poms out and doing a happy dance*
Now go EDIT!
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Well, I think there is a shortage of really good stand alones in YA, or maybe I just haven't found many. Sometimes it's nice to know the story ends and doesn't leave one hanging.Novelettes or short stories are a great idea for those of us who will fall inlove with the story and characters and want more.Christine wrote: "Jen*Geekygamergal* wrote: "OK I have another..is Transcend going to be part of a series, or a stand alone?"
Transcend, sadly, is a standalone. BUT...as I've been editing I definitely have "found" ..."
I really was intrigued by Lorelei..sounds like a great read!Christine wrote: "Speaking of titles, I think I told you all that I do have a new short coming in Winter
- part of an anthology to benefit children's literacy. Well, the title for that on..."
Christine wrote: "Brooke (The Cover Contessa) wrote: "If you could pick a theme song for each of your fictional works, what would they be?"
This one is tough, but I'll give it a shot. Obviously, with the requiem se..."
Me three!!! Can't wait!Heinzypop wrote: "WoW Christine a those future works you have lined up and raring to go sound utterly amazing and fantastic and I can't wait either I will be Pom pomming along with Brooke :) although I would look th..."
Thanks you guys. I am so excited to bring these stories to life; as are the endless...and NOISY...characters in my head.
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Silly noisy characters!
So lucky for us that they demand to be heard :)
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I agree!
Yay! Christine your remarks are well-taken. I so enjoyed your sincerity and great advice. Thank you! It has been an honor to get to know you somewhat. I'm looking forward to reading Transcend in September.
Kathy wrote: "Yay! Christine your remarks are well-taken. I so enjoyed your sincerity and great advice. Thank you! It has been an honor to get to know you somewhat. I'm looking forward to reading Transcend in ..."Thanks Kathy! I saw that you are starting LACRIMOSA. I hope you enjoy it. As well as the books coming in Sept and October.
So, I am thinking that maybe I should share something with you all...but what?? What would you like to know about previous or upcoming works??
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Heinzypop wrote: "Oh yes can you divulge any works for the future or are we pushing it ? LOL"You already know what's coming in 2012, so let's talk 2013...
Late winter is when I will release a new short (if there is one) for the Requiem Series, followed by the last in the series in early Spring (Feb/March, I'm thinking.
June means the release of my new nonfiction, REDEFINING NORMAL - a self-help book for teen girls that focuses on resiliency and finding identity.
That is what is currently under contract. Though...I should have more news on that front soon. Like before September soon. And I will say that it involves new stories. Beyond that...must wait
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I'm excited too...for what is still coming this year, and for the upcoming excitement. EEP! So fun to share this with all of you. Hope hope hope you enjoy it all
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