Comments on: Welcome Linda Winstead Jones!

By: Katie Reus

Katie Reus — Fri, 16 May 2008 11:55:55 +0000

Hey Ciara, I know I’m almost a month late, but I had to follow your link from Sarai’s blog. Great interview! I just recently discovered LWJ b/c of Raintree Haunted and am now a diehard fan! I didn’t realize she wrote under so many names so thanks for sharing ;)

By: Linda Winstead Jones

Linda Winstead Jones — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:52:33 +0000

Shelli, if you try one of my books I hope you enjoy it. :-)

Sherida, Thanks! Glad you liked Haunted. As to pen names vs real names, there are so many pros and cons, I’m not sure where to start. Some people like the anonymity of a pen name, others want to see their real name in print. For those (like me) who have written under several names, sometimes that denotes a different type of book or a different publisher. I would love to write a YA Fantasy, and if I ever do I’ll use yet another pen name.

Fyne Sisters. I really did think those three books would be it, but as I finished The Star Witch another idea bloomed. When I finished the Children of the Sun trilogy I was sure, most of the way through, that this would be it. And yet, it wasn’t. As long as the ideas come, I’ll keep on writing the series. When they don’t come anymore, I’ll turn to something else.

At the moment I’m not even thinking of writing. I’m going to paint my office! Trust me, it’s long overdue. :-)

Linda

By: Sherida

Sherida — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:30:02 +0000

Linda and Ciara: I enjoyed the interview! I’m glad Ciara is keeping us posted on your awards, Linda. I just finished Haunted, and know why it was nominated (loved the Moonbeam twist)! I wanted your thoughts on pen names/ real names used by authors. I’m looking forward to the continuation of the Fyne sisters’ line. Did you plan on the ancestor series–or does that just happen as the characters develop? Again, congratulations!

By: Shelli Stevens

Shelli Stevens — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:02:28 +0000

What a great interview! Thanks to both of you for taking the time to do it and put it up here :)

I’ve been meaning to pick up one of your books, Linda. I keep hearing wonderful things!

By: Linda Winstead Jones

Linda Winstead Jones — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:45:15 +0000

Thanks, Sarai. :-)

Sorry to be so late checking in. I was so into the WIP I was thinking tomorrow was the 21st. Duh. Par for the course at this point in the book, I’m afraid. It’s spring? Really?

Linda

By: Sarai

Sarai — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:31:43 +0000

I have to say I think I read every single title you put out under Linda Winstead Jones I loved those books and it is part of the reason I picked up the Raintree trilogy. I am currently working on the first but it was Haunted that peaked my interest!
I love that good characters are what you strive for b/c it really comes through in your writing!
Great interview.