Release day for TALL, DARK & FANGSOME!!!
To celebrate the release of the fifth and final book in my Immortality Bites series, I’m giving away: 1) a $20 gift certificate to Amazon.com, and 2) a full set of signed books of the 5-book Immortality Bites series. Please comment in order to enter! I’ll pick a winner at midnight EST Wednesday, August 26th. Got any questions for me about Sarah and the series or my future releases? Ask away! And please pull up a virtual bar stool and have a Bloody Mary. On me!
This is the end, beautiful friend
This is the end. My only friend, the end!!
A depressing song by The Doors, sure. But it is the end of the road for Sarah Dearly, Thierry de Bennicoeur, George, Amy, Barry and Veronique (although we don’t really care about those last two so much, do we?).
Five books since January 2006. Wow! I’ve gotten the chance to spend mucho time with these characters and helped torture them mercilessly. It’s been so much fun!
Thank you to my readers for making it possible for me to write about them for multiple books.
I really hope you enjoy Tall, Dark & Fangsome. This book was not an easy write (this is an understatement). I’d put Sarah into so much stress in the previous book, Stakes & Stilettos, that the first draft of Fangsome read a bit, well…like Sarah needed a prescription for some vampire Prozac. Seriously. There were a lot of crying scenes. The problem was, I forgot about her optimistic personality. Even in the darkest place, she can find the light. She’s an optimistic (unlike me). That’s what I love about her the most. That’s what Thierry loves about her. And even though she’s made some frustrating and borderline stupid unwise decisions (who says the author controls her characters?), her heart has always been in the right place.
Bitten by Books just posted a wonderful review on the book just in time for the release.
So…when I was writing the first (depressing) draft of this book, I needed to get back to Sarah’s roots and find her light and humor again. So I wrote a scene that never made it into the Fangsome — one where Sarah has a flashback to the “blind date from hell” that got her into this vampiric situation in the first place. Unfortunately, this scene stopped the action in the book so it got the ax. I still think it’s a whole lot of fun.
Bonus material! Read about Sarah’s blind date.
A couple FAQs I’ve been getting……….
Why are you ending this series? Will we have more books about Sarah?
Because it’s time. I really felt that any more books would be stretching things since the story arc I began in Bitten & Smitten is pretty much wrapped up in Fangsome. With more books I’d start repeating stuff, and there are really only so many ways to keep a romantic relationship from gelling without it feeling contrived. As it stands right now this is the last time Sarah gets to put on her dancing shoes. But I would never say never if one day a publisher begged me for more about these characters. I’m sure I could come up with something. 
Is there finally going to be a really explicit sex scene in Fangsome? Come on, Michelle. What’s up with the sexual tension and not much with the badda bing??
The Immortality Bites series was always meant to have more of a chick-lit feel to it, and as such I chose specifically not to make it explicit from the beginning. It just didn’t feel right. I don’t believe romance books need to be explicit in order to work. Therefore, Fangsome is much like the previous books in this respect. I do feel, however, that the sexual tension between Sarah and Thierry is pretty darn hot and I’ve made sure to focus a lot more on their ‘romance’ in more recent books! HOWEVER, if you’re looking for spicier book, please check out my first Harlequin Blaze, HOT SPELL, that comes out this November. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
But…but…what am I going to read now? OMG! How could you leave me with NO MORE BOOKS BY MICHELLE ROWEN MY FAVORITE AUTHOR TO READ??? (I’m paraphrasing, of course)
Don’t worry, I’m definitely not retiring! I have many books lined up to follow my vampires. In fact, I’ve written five books that haven’t even hit the shelves yet. They’re just in varying stages of being published. Next month my first young adult novel, DEMON PRINCESS: REIGN OR SHINE will be released. It’s the first book in a fun new series. And next May I launch my Living in Eden series, a lighter, romantic look at demonic possession.:) The first book’s called THE DEMON IN ME and if you like my vampires, you’ll love my demons. Well, just one demon — Darrak. And he’s funny and sexy and BIG TROUBLE and helps add a major dose of romance and danger to my heroine, Eden’s, boring life.
I’ll let Sarah and Thierry round off this release party out with a short discussion about Tall, Dark & Fangsome.
Thank you SO MUCH, everybody! And happy, happy reading!
–Michelle xoxo
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Congrats on your release! Pass the bloody mary’s!
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Congrats & sorry both. It’s congratulations on the story told & sorrow for the story’s end. Now, where’s the rum punch?
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Happy book birthday, Michelle! Congratulations!
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Congrats on your 5th book releasing!! AWESOME!!! Pass on that Bloody Mary.
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Congratulations! Cute trailer. The voices reminded me of an old handheld computer I used to have as a child.
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Congrats on Release Day! So many books I want to read coming out today…..
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On twitter you mentioned that you are in love with the new villain of a book you are writing. When will this book be published?
cindysku07@aol.com
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I’m always looking for new vampire series to read and I recently started yours! I’ve read the first book so far and I’m enjoying it! Congrats on the release, looking forward to reading more!
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Congrats on your release day, Michelle!
Even though this is the last book, are you maybe thinking of revising characters in future books?
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Off to Barnes & Noble for lunch!
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I am looking forward to reading this and glad I’ve found you because you’re a wonderful writer and a kind person. I love that in this age of twitter/facebook you are so open to us fans and how helpful you’ve been to me in my own writing adventures. Thank you.
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THanks everyone!
Cindy S… that’s the vampire king in my urban fantasy NIGHTSHADE that will probably be out in 2011 and I’m writing it under the name Rachel Connor. I think I’m only cutting him some slack since I’ve recently fallen in love with Eric in True Blood. We’ll see how the writing goes!
Wendy… if you’re asking if characters will be making cameos in other books, I have no plans of that. My new books are in different universes to my Immortality Bites one so that makes it impossible for crossover.
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Hey Michelle =)
I’ve heard good things about your series but haven’t laid my hands on it yet. I would sure LOVE to win the full series =)
Congrats on the release!
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I can’t wait for Fangsome! Congratulations on the release!
The YouTube vid is hilarious, I loved it.
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Congratulations! Your books are what got me into reading paranormal romance and would love to have the whole series
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omg! HAPPY RELEASE DAY MICHELLE!!!!!
sooooooooooooooooooooooo going to read this after blood promise!!!
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How exciting! I can’t wait to read this series, now that I’ve discovered it
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Congratulations on the release. Though I am sad to see these characters go I will enjoy rereading them in the future and your new books as they come out.
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Congrats on the latest~
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Congrats on the success of your Immortality Bites series and the success of your new Vampire series. Can’t wait to read.
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Congratulations on the book release!
I’m looking forward to reading the conclusion of the series.
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The book looks so tempting gotta get me that
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LOL on the video. Happy release day!
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Congrats on the release!! Cant wait to get the chance to read it and find out how it concludes. It was a great series and while I am sorry to see it end, I am happy you are ending it when you feel it should conclude. Hopefully though Sarah pops back up again someday even in just a short story.
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I’m so excited to read what happens! I’ve been waiting for this day…and I’m sure you have too!
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Hey Michelle! Congratulations on another wonderful book, a great release party and some excellent Bloody Mary’s.
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I love your writing. I had first purchased the second book in the series from the Sony EBook Reader store. Once I had read that I had to go and read the first one in the series because I was absolutely HOOKED! Congratulations for all of your writing success. It’s well deserved.
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I am totally excited about TD&F, but very sad to know the journey is over. I love that these books grab you from the first chapter and never let go! I will definitely be checking out your other books. I will miss Sarah though…
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Well…. *pulls up a stool and takes long deep drink of her bloody mary*…..
I must say this is both a sad day and an exciting day. Hurray for the release, and sad for the end of a series. But life must go on, right? Oh, right, sorry to the undead followers, perhaps life wasn’t the best word choice….is existence a better one?
Anywhoo, just wanted to say congrats, Michelle. I do enjoy your virtual release parties.
Also, who can blame you for falling in love with True Blood’s Eric? Yummy! I am so hoping they keep up the series long enough to get into all the yummy Eric-stuff that occurs later in Charlaine Harris’ books.
And, finally, I must say mmmmmm…..angel……. simply because your virtual release party just wouldn’t be the same without at least one Buffy reference.
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Happy release day, Michelle! I’m SO glad I became aware of you and these books through my Twitter account! I’m already looking forward to The Demon In Me. Keep up the good work and thanks for the entertainment!
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I will miss Sarah and Thierry. I love the Immortality Bites series. I’m glad to here you have more books coming out soon. Best wishes!
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Congrats on the release! I haven’t read your books yet…(as in I’m going to get some when I get off today), but I saw a comment on Gena Showalter’s blog and decided to come over and look and I really can’t wait to read your books!
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Congratulations on finishing the series! And I have to say, I am really looking forward to Reign or Shine. The cover is too cute!
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Happy Release Day!
I’m sad to see your Sarah series come to an end, but glad to hear you have more books coming out!
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Happy Release Day!! Will be going to pick up my copy on the weekend.
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Congrats on the new release! It’s sad to let Sarah and the other go, but at least you got to finish the series how you wanted and everyone gets some closure. I’m really looking forward to your YA books and I hope many more to come!
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Congrats on your new release!
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Congrats! I can’t wait to read it! I’m so excited, but, I’m so bummed that it’s coming to an end. I can’t wait to read your other books as well though.
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Happy Release Day Michelle! Wishing you many sales. I love the cover to Tall, Dark & Fangsome.
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Alas, I bid a fond and tearful farewell to the gang. How I shall miss them. While I send them on their way I also look forward to future works and must say I’m intrigued and simply must get to know Darrak.
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I’m sorry to see this series end but also happy that you didn’t drag it out forever. I can’t wait for your new ya book. Thanks for a great 5 books that will always be on my keeper shelf.
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Oh, I needed that Bloody Mary. Thanks!
Congrats on the release and PICK ME!
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It’s good to go out on a bang – congrats! (It’s also Very Good to know you have more books coming out!)
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I am SO sorry about that little “mess up” on my blog about you writing Vampire Academy. I love your books and can’t wait to read Tall, Dark, and Fangsome and Demon Princess too (I love YA fiction)! I reviewed the first 3 books on my blog plus Angel With Attitude and plan to write one for Stakes and Stilettos soon! I’ll be sorry to see this series end but I look forward to reading The Demon in Me!!
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Yay! for release day!
Sob! for last book of the series!
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I haven’t read any of your books, and I love to read series books from beginning to end! Please enter me.
Thank you!
~ Lori
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Michelle-congrats!! I am so excited for you and for me…I can’t wait to read the new book, but I will miss your characters. Will we find out if there will be any other items that will help with the nightwalker issue? How would the necklace effect a witch? I would give my left fang for a signed set of this series! I am adding your YA and your upcoming releases to my wish list (I love your style of writing!)
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Congratulations on the new release Michelle!~
I am sad this will be the last Thierry book.. Ooohh I mean Sara :O) book. I have really enjoyed the Immortality bites series…
OMG I love the little Video!~ awesome.
Sending hugs and passing the BloodyMary pitcher.. where did I put the celery.. ohhh ummmmm
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Hi Michelle! Read everything on ebook in this series & love it all!
Want this for my Sony reader, but it’s not listed there yet?
Love seeing your tweets too!
Best wishes, eh!
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Congrats on your release day! I love this series ( I can’t wait to read the new book!), and while I’m sad to see it end, I’m looking forward to reading your YA series!
Andrea
belle2211(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Congratulations on your book release day, I’ll take a Bloody Mary to help celebrate! I’m sad to see the end of your series, but will be looking forward to all the new stories you’ve got coming out in the future.
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Happy release day, Michelle!
I think I’ve made my feelings on this subject pretty clear over the years, LOL, but as sad as I am to see Thierry and Sarah go, I’m very excited about all the fabulous books I can look forward to from you in the next year.
I will be reading T,D & F just as soon as my order arrives from the UK…uh, yeah, maybe that wasn’t such a good idea just to get free shipping. LOL
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Congrats on the release!! I can’t wait to read it!
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Congratulations on your book release day, I can’t wait to get my copy! I’m so sad to see it be over, but also I can’t wait to see what happens. I know I’m going to cry at the end, because it’s the last book. Pass on the drinks, it’s time party!Yay! for release day! However, I won’t be getting my copy until tommrow! -Sob!-
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Congrats on your new book, I hear good things about it already. I haven’t started the series yet, I was actually waiting for this release so I could read them all at once!
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HAPPY RELEASE DAY!!!
I’m excited to start the book, but so sad to see the end of Sarah and Thierry.
BUT…I’m anxiously awaiting all of your other literary goodness – Hot Spell and Demon Princess. It’s gonna be a great fall with lots to read.
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Congrats on the new book! I can’t wait to read it!
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I’ve heard so much about this series! I want to get it off my TBR pile darn it!
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Yay, finally release day!
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Oh my god, I’m so sad to see this series come to an end. I love the books so much! You are an amazing author and I can’t wait to see what you do in the future. I’ve been reading this series since Bitten and Smitten first came out, and it’s been an adventure. =)
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Party on, this is what we’ve been waiting for
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Hi,
I haven’t read any of your books yet, just by watching the clip I can tell that I missing lots of fun.
I heard about you at Gena’s Showalter site.
I will add “Tall-Dark & Fangsome” to my bust buy list. Congrats on your new release!!!
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Congrats on your release. Can’t wait to read it!
neverendingshelf@gmail.com
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Congrats on the release, I have been itching to read this series. I can’t wait!! Now the last book is out I am going to get started.
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I just love this series!!! Congrats on your new release!!!
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Happy day after release day. I hope all is going fabulous for you!
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congrats on your release.I’ve heard great thihgs about htis series.
please enter me in the giveaway
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Wow. Congrats! The series sounds awesome! I would love to read!
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Count me in!
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I just started reading this series, and I love that I can now read them all back to back.
Wishing you a wonderful release week!
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Congratulations on the new release Michelle, I must say I’m kind of sad to see the series end but it can’t go on forever right? I have really enjoyed Immortality Bites series and I’m looking forward to reading some of your other books.
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For some reason this isn’t letting me post..
I tried the first time hours ago..this is attempt 3..I would love to win the books! I have read book 1 and loved it.
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Happy belated congratulations! Looking forward to reading the new book. And i would love to be picked randomly to win. If i did, i might even donate them to my library. might. thanks again for your wonderful books. and keep this blog running. your hilarious.
brodythewildchild@yahoo.com
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Congrats!!! I seen in it the store today and had it in my hand but had to put it back until Saturday, then it will be in my shopping cart.
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Very happy day for you Michelle!!!
I’ll miss Sarah though!
Curious to know how it will end up!
Im sure more delicious books will come!!!!
xoxo
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This is my second comment (I’m comment number 27) because I think that I put the wrong ending to my e-mail. Opps. This one, I know, has my correct e-mail address. Sorry about that. :-X
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Hi
YAY!
More great books from you for me to devour!
Thank you very much.
All the best,
@RKCharron
xoxo
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Howdy Michelle,
Congrats on your newest release. It was a great read. I *really* look forward to reading Hot Spell!
Thanks for the drink!
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It’s always bittersweet when a series ends. I have really enjoyed this one and I cannot wait to read the last book.
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Congratulations on releasing the entire series into the wild =) I can’t wait to read more from you!
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I’m highly allergic to onions and they use onions in bloody mary’s (the mix) and i don’t like worshchire sause (i can taste the anchoivies in it yuck!) but i want to congradulate you and hope to follow in your path while making it my own. Hope to be able to share Knox and Tynan with the world
*hugs*
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I soo would love to have the whole series here on my wall…. I loved that the library had them available but now I have a need to have my own…. Thanks for a great series and I hope to read another great one from you soon…. Thanks Shell
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okay i spelled congratulate wrong…it is late and i worked all day hahahahaha maybe i do need a bloodymary mix free bloodymary
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=]
I loved your non-spoiler tweets on Blood Promise. drove me crazy, but made me want to read it! =]
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Happy release day!
Congrats on a very successful series… Sarah is one of my favorite characters – I, too, enjoy her optimism so very very much 
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I would LOVE to be entered into your contest! Congratulations on the release!!
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Congratulations! So excited about the new release.
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Happy release day!
It’s really sad that Sarah Dearly series is ending. I think she so spunky and if I was turned into a vamp, I’d really wish I’d be like her! and Thierry sounds so hubba-bubba-licious!
Just ordered my book from Amazon!
Yep, I’m that excited to start reading the book.
Now my Sarah Dearly series collection is complete for my mini library in my room! (^^,) much love!
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Congrats Michelle!
You must be so excited.
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I love your books! I’m sad to see the series end, but excited to read the last book and greatly looking forward to the new releases from you. Demon Princess Reign or Shine comes out the day after my birthday and I’ve already informed my hubby that I will be buying it for said celebration.
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Congratulations, Michelle! It must feel like such a great accomplishment to have finished a series, I can’t even imagine.
Cheers to you!
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Congrats, Michelle! These books were an ABSOLUTE JOY! Thank you for them!!
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Can’t wait to read this.
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Happy Release Day!
I have heard of your books, but being out in the middle of nowhere I haven’t seen them and we all know what happens when something is out of site. I have heard good things about your books and am looking forward to reading them.
What was your favorite part about writing this series of books?
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Congratulations on this release, even if it feels a little bittersweet to be ending the series. I’ve really enjoyed it so far!
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Also, what is next for you?
Is there a genre that you’ve not written in but would like to?
bbricke AT yahoo DOT com
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Michelle,
When I found out you had a release the same day as Richelle Mead and after you’re awesome non-spoiler Twitter posts on Blood Promise, I just had to rush out today and buy the first book of this series. I have yet to be led wrong on my goose chase connections from author to author and I have a feeling you’ll fulfill my romantic tension quota over the next several weeks (because I read books too darn fast.)
So excited (and part of me is glad the whole series is out. I’m officially waiting with baited breath on too many series..es.)
-Bailey
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OMG!!!!! I can’t wait to read it!!!!
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Can’t wait to start reading your books once I’m done with Blood Promise! Thanks for replying to my tweet!! I lived your updates!!! Congrats on the new book:-)
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If you could trade places with anyone in the world, past or present, real or fiction, who would it be and why?
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So sorry that this is the end, but congratulations on finishing! Bloody Marys for everyone!
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Aww. :’( I’m inlove with these books.
Do more of them. It’s so depressing they’re leaving. Haha
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Hi Michelle
I bought Stockings and Stilettos(it’s a personal fetish thing) I’d never heard of the author,you, prior to this but the book looked humorous so I thought I’d give it a go.
It wasn’t a bad read at all, enjoyed all of it so much that I stayed up well past milk and biscuits time to finish it.
Unfortunately it didn’t finish. It wasn’t even a self contained episode in a long running chain. It just stopped in mid-hug in a darkened room and said now go and buy the next one if you want the rest of the story – what a load of old soiled pants!!
I would have bought more of the books anyway because I liked the first one I have read, indeed I would probably have bought the set and started at number one if I’d known there were a set of them. However, marketing a book as a book in its own right with a continuance factor is quite a different thing from marketing a book that is only half a book.
I would have bought the lot but now I don’t konw if I really care another eight quid what happens to Sarah Night Fang! Perhaps you should have told me up front that I had to buy two books or even that this was book 6 of 10 or whatever.
So I’ll probably give it one more go but – no tricks this time ok???
I want the rest of the story in one book. Or (seeing as I’ve had an education, which is more than can be said for most of the emerging teenagers in England!)I will take a leaf out of your book and write my own ending. The ending where I keep my hard earned cash and you keep your unfinished stories.
Good story line though, enjoyed it!!