Q&A 2
The second Q&A with your favorite author… ME :D
This is not a chapter! It’s the second Q&A I announced. :) Thank you all for the questions! I still can’t believe so many people have questions about my story!
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DreamCatcherGal: Remember when Demona's dad mentioned something about "Dont compel yourself"? Is it a risk for Eros, if so, shouldn't the school be able to help with him not compelling himself?
Oh, it’s definitely a risk for Eros. More than a risk actually, it’s like, very dangerous. The problem is… Eros and Demona aren’t exactly telling the school EVERYTHING, now are they? And his powers are so rare, that it’s kinda hard to help him figure something out no one has ever seen before!
EntwinedSouls: Why doesn't Demons have compulsion? Is it because she's a girl or something?
This is such a major question that I can’t even answer it a little bit. The third book will be about this very subject for a large part, so I can’t give this away!
EntwinedSouls: Why does Benjamin like Eros so much?
We will get to that later on in the story, just be patient. :)
EntwinedSouls: In the next book are you make Demona related to a hybrid?
If you buy the first book when it’s out, you will get to know if hybrids exist or not. So… yeah, I’m a meanie. :P Gota get my books sold though! Hope you can forgive me.
Rebeccaahh: Demona and Eros aren't gonna end up being related are they? Because like in the mortal instruments you find out that (well they think they do maybe they are maybe there not, I don't want to spoil it) but anyway I like the books but they really irritated me when there supposidly brother and sister (I skipped ahead because I wanted to find out if they really were it was killing me) so yeah I guess what I'm trying to say is, its not gonna turn out there related is it? because they are really similar and he can mind read and all that. I understand if you don't say though cos u might not want to give it away, but then again you might want to... Anyway I'm gonna shut up now. Anyways thanks for updating, books great so far :)
Pff… long question. :P I totally get where you’re coming from though. I can’t give this one away, but I will say this: the name Simon might be in both my book and The Mortal Instruments, but that’s a bout as far as likeness goes. Hope that helps…. Guess not, cause this could still mean… well, anything, really. :P
TwiTheDemon: There's one thing I'm confused about.. XD So are you going to continue the series after ATOR on wattpad? Or.. In stores.. Because what if it's not in my bookstore… Or or... XD I can't live without it!! Because you made it sound like- yeah.. ._.
I will always continue the story on Wattpad, but I won’t edit the chapters online. So the Wattpad version will always be a rough first draft, while the published boks will be polished, changed versions of the stories you know. And I won’t get to have my books in stores anyway, since I self publish. You can buy the book online on sites like Amazon. I will make sure to post instructions on Wattpad, don’t you worry!
Random_recolors_: will Simon find another girl, go out with demona again, or give up love completely? Because I feel kind of bad for him being so alone.
Simon won’t be alone forever, but whatever’s gonna happen, it’ll be hard on him. I can’t give away too much, sorry!
Random_recolors_: will there be more from the mean girls?
Oh yes. :) I’m planning awesome “mean girls”-like chapters VERY soon. *laughs evilly*
brookeflo: will Damon's dad ever really remember her ...??and will things get better with their relationship as father and daughter
I can’t answer this without giving away too much… sorry!
Crsytal_Day: how dramatic are you planning to make the story?
Muhahaha… *evil laughter* very dramatic, of course. You know me!
Whitedragontiger: I l've noticed that thier isn't a main villian in the series yet, I was wondering if it was going to be Simmon, I know he's this super forgiving, and kind person. But come on no one can be that nice, and not hold resentment agaisnt Demona, and Eros. So is Simons character going to turn into a far darker version of him?
Nice tought :P Don’t give me ideas. ;) I couldn’t bear to make my sweet old Simon turn into something dark and twisted. Maybe that makes me a bad writers, but I just can’t. He will grow and change and get more of a spine (I hope…) but no evil laughter for Sy.
The_Fighter_XD: Q&A You will post A brush of death on Wattpad right? I'm just making sure cuz if not don't worry ill so buy the book, implanting on getting them all.
Yes, I will post A Brush of Death on Wattpad! But like with SBS and ATOR, it’ll always be a rough draft on Facebook, while the published books are edited, polished, better versions!!
Jaida_abyr left the following comment on Q&A 1: Will either Simon or Dylan get powers besides from bondmates/energy exchange? i know that energy exchanging is sort of like Dylan's power but I'd like to see something a bit more kind of unique for at least one of the two! Hope that doesn't sound critical... i love the series so far!
I don’t think Dylan with get more powerful. Remember: not all vampires have powers, not at all. So having a power at all is pretty rare. As for Simon… he can do magic for crying out loud!! On top of bing awesome and having a bondmate and stuff, he can freakin’ do magic! No other fairy can do that, not like he can!! That’s pretty damn powerful already, me thinks.
Breathing_Books12: if this series was ever turned into a lot of movies do you think it will be able to show all if the amazing written emotion?
Oh, God… I can’t even imagine this series ever being picked up by an actual publishing house, let alone to be ever turned into a movie… But let’s say this all happens… Yes, I think with the right writers and cast and director and stuff, it’s possible. Just look at movies like The Fault in Our Stars, Divergent, The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, etc. Of course there are also awful movie adaptations like Vampire Academy and Beautiful Creatures, but most movies are pretty damn great, me thinks.
Erilol: how often do you averagely update the book? Do you schedule it by a day, or do you go off of the number of likes or comments or something?
Every firday I try to update, and sometimes I also add a bonues chapter on another day of the week. I never go off of likes or comments, because I write for myself, because I love it and can’t live without. Even if no one reads it, I would still write. Of course it is EPIC that so many people are reading my stories, but 4 years ago when I had a fanbase of like… 5 people, I still kept going. That’s how I got to this point with this many fans. I hope my readers will continue to grow. :D
Hollyhorse: How old are the characters? I cannot remember.
I will just state their age in the first book, okay?
Demona: 17
Simon: 17
Eros: 19
Dylan: 20
Sam/Eve/Paulie: 18
Antwan/Will/Guido/Minnie: 17
Sheila: 18
Kevin: 19
Anne/Greg/other old friends: 17 and 18
That’s about it, I guess… ;)
Hollyhorse: What type of music inspires you?
Can be anything, but mostly boybands (5SOS, 1D, The Vamps, etc.) and OneRepublic. I have their albums on repeat constantly. :P
Hollyhorse: How do you make your characters so well rounded and '3D'?
First of all, thanks for the compliment. :) Of course I always strife for that, but it’s nice to know someone thinks I succeeded. I think it’s because everyone has a backstory. Of course I don’t get to share every single backstory in the books, because book 1 would be 100 pages longer if I included Sam’s, Paulie’s, Eve’s, Antwan’s and Will’s stories, but the mere fact that I thought about their stories makes it easier to write about the characters. If I, the writer, understand how characters came to be the way they are now, it’s easier to make them “real” and “3D”, you know?
Brittany_Lynn01: Will demonas mother and father ever talk again
Ohhhh I can’t tell you that ;) We’ll get to see some more of Jack real soon though!
Brittany_Lynn01: Will demona encounter Amy again
Oh yes, she will…. *evil laughter*
Brittany_Lynn01: Will humans ever find out about the supernatural world
Most definitely… not saying which humans though. ;)
FrickleFrackleAshy: Okay, so as you know, I write stories. Well, the thing is, I have almost no motivation. I really love writing, and I love being creative and I just love doing research (lol Simon much?) to help figure out my stories. How do you get motivated/stop procrastinating (if you do)? And, when you have writers block, how do you overcome it?
How do I get motivated… Well, if the stories is awesome enough, like if I love the characters and the setting, that alone will motivate me. Simon, Dylan and Eros foten visit me in my dreams to talk to me and stuff, not matter how stupid that sounds. :P That inspires me plenty.
How do I stop procastinating… yeah, that’s hard. Even when I’m motivated, sometimes I just lack the time or the words to truly write anything. I usually watch series like TVD or read books (anything goes, really) to get my creative juices flowing. That helps… I reread old chapters, edit my stories, stuff like that. Anything to keep going until I actually write something new.
How do I overcome writer’s block… First off: YES I GET WRITER’S BLOCK. Very, very often. I used to just wait around for inspiration, but that doesn’t work well. I get all stressed out then… But reently, I’ve started talking to many fans and readers on Facebook on my Mokita profile, and that helps. I have a few people who I always go to when I feel down or lack inspiration and talking to them and coming up with ideas and scenes… it really helps.
FrickleFrackleAshy: do you have a laptop? I feel like I would write a lot more if I had one, so I was wondering, if you have one, how much did it cost? And maybe even what kind?
Oh yes, I have one. Without it, I wouldn’t be able to update so much. I’ve got RSI, so typing on a tablet is a BIG no-no. I need like, a separate keyboard and stuff like that. I’ve got an Acer and I think it was about 400 euros.
AiraRose3: well Dem and Eros have children and if so will it be a boy or girl? Or even both?
Sorry, but I think yualready knew I wasn’t gonna answer this question when you asked it, huh? ;) I can’t give this kind of stuff away, sorry!
DestinysCall: Have you ever watched the tv show lost girl?
Hmm… I think I saw about 10 minuts of it once, but I wasn’t in to it. Can’t remember what it was about or why I didn’t like it though… :P Sorry if this offends you. ;)
Brittany_Lynn01: Could demona possibly die or get injured by the bond? / Logan_ThatCrazyGoth: Will the bond do any SERIOUS damage to any of the bondmates? Cause it would be kind of sad to find one of them in a coma XD
That a possibility, yes… but who knows what will happen in the next few books, right?? :P Sorry, I just can’t give this one away!
CrazyMuffinSoldier: How many languages do you speak?
My native language is Dutch, and my English is pretty decent, as you know. ;) I also speak a few words German (not much though, I can understand it alright though, I’ve been to Berlin a few times). I had French in high school but couldn’t understadn or talk it to save my life, I’m afraid. :P
__Just_DeiJah__: Will Demona's dad Jack change (not be insane)?? And if he does will he be able to leave the jail?
Can’t tell you that!! Too much of a spoiler.
DeijahLuvbug: Will Demona's uncle Benjamin help Eros with his compulsion? And will he also help Demona find other hidden powers she might have????
Can’t tell you anything about hidden powers, but Ben willl definitely help Eros with his compulsion. Although “help” may be the wrong word here… Two bad boys in one town, using mind control? Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, huh? :P
jay_jam40: How many books will you make for the SBS sequel?
Not sure yet… There’s be a third book called Brush of Death, a fourth book called… well, I don’t know yet, and possibly even a fifth book. I’ve also got plans for an epilogue and a spin-off, and of course the short stories!
Shylasthar: What's the book gonna be called and when can I buy it
The book will be called “A Bond of Love” and the series title will be “Supernatural Boarding School”. I hope it’ll be available in December! Busting my ass to make that happen!!
meghanpannone123: Okay first I have a question... Because Ben said something that got into my head... Is Eros related to Ben Demona, and Dylan some how, cuz that would be really weird. Also I have a request. Please don't kill Eros or Simon in ABOR i would go into a deep dark cave and never come out if you did.
Hahaha, can’t take request like that. ;) You know that!
About Eros being related to Demona & Dylan… Can’t give that one away! Eros and Demona certainly have a past, even before they went to boarding school. We will explore that in the third book!
MysteryDemigod: If Demona were to give birth to a girl with a vampire husband, would the daughter become a vampire?
I can’t tell you if Demona will have children and if her husband (if she ever gets married at all) will be a vampire, but I can talk about this theoretically… Say that Dem got herself a husband, a vampire one. That would mean both are vampire. Generally speaking, when your father is a vampire, girls won’t be vampires and guys COULD be vampires, if they take after their dad. Say the mother is a human, the son might just be a human too. And if the mother is a witch, the girl could be a witch (or in very rare cases a human) and the guy could be a vampire, a witch (or in VERY VERY VERY rare cases a human). If both parents are vampires, chances of the kids being vampires are VERY high to say the least. But technically, there’s still no such thing as a female vampire. Can Dem even have kids, with all the screwed-up hormones? Will her theoretical daughter be a human or a vampire or something else entirely? Only time will tell us that. ;)
vicky5378: [she commented on my statement: “I also read a lot of Dutch books, but you won’t know them, so I will stick to stuff you may know.] you have dutch readers :o, sooo what do you read :p
Oh Lord... What Dutch books do I read? I will just answer this one in Dutch, because it’s kinda hard to talk about Dutch books in English. :P So here we go, let’s talk Dutch:
Ik lees eigenlijk voornamelijk Engelse boeken, ook al studeer ik Nederlands, dus dat is eigenlijk best wel gek… Als ik Nederlands lees, lees ik graag boeken van Herman Koch (vooral voor op vakantie aan het zwembad, is echt van die makkelijke lectuur). En natuurlijk Grunberg, Couperus, en uhm… Tom Lanoye is wel echt heel tof, maar ik lees ook nog altijd graag jeugdboeken van Paul van Loon en Tonke Dragt, dat soort schrijvers.
Ook lees ik graag debuten van (nog) onbekende schrijvers. Ik ben recensent bij Recensieweb.nl en Deadline.nl, en daardoor heb ik de kans om allerlei boeken aan te vragen die ik zelf nooit zou kopen. Vooral veel debuten, maar ook allerlei andere obscure literatuur. HEERLIJK vind ik dat, om nieuwe dingen te ontdekken.
Verder lees ik graag de recente vertalingen van het werk van Williams (Stoner enzo) ook al zijn het oorspronkelijk Engelstalige boeken. Om een of andere reden is Williams de enige schrijver wiens werk ik liever in vertaling lees, zonder dat ik daar een goede reden voor heb. Ook russische literatuur lees ik in Nederlandse vertaling, en niet in Engelse, puur omdat ze hier thuis nu eenmaal allemaal in het Nederlands staan.
Wat lees ik verder nog… Stefan Hertmans… Oh ja, fantasy van Jolien Tonnon, die is wel echt heel tof. Dat is een jonge schrijfster die ik binnenkort mag gaan interviewen, haar fantasy debuut kwam eerder dit jaar uit: Aiya’s strijd heet dat boek. Heel gaaf! Wat lees ik verder nog… jeetje, ik lees heel veel, maar het zo opnoemen is echt heel moeilijk. Joost de Vries is wel gaaf, en Thomas Heerma van Voss en zijn broer Daan Heerma van Voss… En verder gewoon alles wat me maar leuk lijkt. Veel literatuur (ook vanwege mijn studie), maar ook allerlei jeugdboeken en gewoon lekkere weglees lectuur voor op vakantie enzo. Vorig jaar op vakantie in Spanje heb ik zowel Jane Austen en allerlei zware russische literatuur gelezen, als 50 tinten grijs en een of ander flutrommannetje waar ik nu de schrijfster al niet meer van weet, haha.
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