BLOG TOUR + Q & A
Redeemed
by P.C Cast & Kristin Cast
To celebrate the release of
REDEEMED, the final book of the House of Night series, Meryl L. Moss Media Relations has partnered with some great companies, like
Sinful Colors,
21 Drops and Jamberry, as well as
Baby Blue Designs and
For Strange Women, to put together Goddess Gifts to celebrate the some of the most notable characters in the series.
Additionally, they have provided us with an awesome interview with both authors!
P.C. Cast &
Kristin Cast Q&A
1.
REDEEMED, the final
novel in the House of Night series just came out. How does it feel to reach the
finale of the series?
PC: It’s bittersweet to come to the last HoN
book. I’m excited about the new trilogy
I’m working on, but I also miss Z and the Nerd Herd. I spent almost a decade with the HoN
characters. I know I’m going to feel
their absence as I’m at my writing desk – and at my brainstorming desk!
KC: It’s sad that the HoN series is ending. Like
Mom, I’m going to miss Zoey and the Nerd Herd, but I’m going to miss our fans
most of all. I hope that they’ll continue to follow us as we each begin our new
projects.
2.
Do you have a favorite
book in House of Night?
PC: For a long time I loved CHOSEN because of
the mistakes Zoey makes in that book and the lessons she learns. And my favorite novella is LENOBIA’S
VOW. Since finishing REDEEMED, though, I
have to say that I love it best!
KC: My favorite is LENOBIA’S VOW. I love the
story, and that anyone can pick it up and read it without having to read any of
the other books in the series.
3.
Is there a character
that you feel closest to?
PC: Aphrodite is easiest to write, and I’ll
always feel close to Zoey.
KC: I love me some Heath! I guess that also
means that I love Aurox too!
4.
House of Night is an
international phenomenon! How has the success of the series changed your life?
PC: HoN has enriched our lives on many
levels. We love hearing from our fans
about how they have grown up with Zoey and the group. Kristin and I get to take
awesome road trips!
KC: I’ve gotten to meet so many people who have
been inspired by HoN, which has made me a better person in a lot of ways.
5.
Neferet is such a
tragically flawed character. Her backstory made her more sympathetic, even
though her choices are horrid. How much of her actions in REDEEMED, and
previous books, is a result of her trying to overcome her past?
PC: Sadly, Neferet’s life choices were a direct
result of her inability to let go of her father’s brutal attack and rape. I think a big part of her reaction to his
abuse was a direct result of “Emily’s” inability to forgive herself. I do understand Neferet, often too well. It saddens me that the HoN world lost what
could have been such a great force for Light.
6.
Where do you see Zoey in
10 years?
PC: I see
Z being a kick ass High Priestess!
7.
Does Zoey and Stark’s
relationship continue?
PC:
Absolutely! Stark will always be
Zoey’s Warrior.
8.
Did writing the series
together strengthen your relationship?
PC: Kristin and I have always been close, so
that hasn’t changed. I am appreciative
of her editorial eye, and love partnering with her!
KC: Mom and I have always had an amazing
relationship! Working with her has made me appreciate and respect her even
more.
9.
Do mothers and daughters
read your books together?
PC: Yes!
We hear from mothers and daughters a lot! We love that they read the HoN as a team.
KC: Hearing how our books have brought mothers
and daughters closer is so amazing! I love that we’ve been able to inspire
connection within so many families.
10.
How did you decide to
write a series about vampires?
PC: My agent, Meredith Bernstein, asked me to
write a series set at a vampyre finishing school, and my imagination took off
from there.
11.
Who is your all-time
favorite fictional vampire character?
PC: I love the vampire in Robin McKinley’s
wonderful book, SUNSHINE.
KC: Spike! He’s totally my boyfriend.
12.
Spike or Angel?
PC: SPIKE!
He’s been my boyfriend for years.
KC: No! He’s MY boyfriend, Phyllis.
13.
Some have speculated
that the huge surge of interest over the past few years in the paranormal
romance/vampire fiction genre won’t last. What do you think?
PC: I
think it’s silly to worry about genres coming and going. A good book is a good book. Excellence in storytelling will never be out
of fashion.
14.
What is on your
nightstand now?
PC: The first book in Anne Bishop’s Jewel series, Neil Gaiman’s THE OCEAN AT
THE END OF THE LANE, and the latest copy of bitch
Magazine.
KC: Benadryl, my dehumidifier, and stress
relieving essential oils. (I have a bit of an allergy problem.)
15.
What was your favorite
book as a young adult?
PC: Wow,
there were so many of them! When I was a
young girl I read every horse and dog book I could get my hands on (LOVE Walter
Farley). As I became a teenager and a
young adult, I didn’t read YA. I read
lots and lots and lots of fantasy, science fiction, and romance. As a teenager my favorite series was probably
Anne McCaffrey’s books about Pern. I
still want to ride a golden queen dragon!
KC: I was obsessed with GOSSIP GIRLS and Lynn
Ewing’s DAUGHTERS OF THE MOON series.
16.
Can you tell us a little
more about the philanthropic organizations that you support?
PC: I have
an education foundation that helps kids through college. I’m also passionate
about supporting the feminist bitch
magazine and SageWoman.
PC & KC: We believe in supporting local
charities like Tulsa Street Cats, the Oklahoma Equality Center, the Oklahoma
Center for the Book, Philbrook and Gilcrease museums. We will also always
support the Humane Society and SPCA.
17.
You are about to embark
on book tour – what are you most looking forward to?
PC & KC:
We haven’t toured in the US for several years (been too busy writing!),
so we’re really looking forward to seeing our fans from all over the US!
18.
What has the response
been like to the House of Night clothing line?
PC: I’ll let Kristin handle this one, as this is
her baby, but I will say that I heart me some HoN merchandise!
KC: It’s been fantastic! It’s amazing when I see
people out in public who are wearing one of the shirts, or have a bumper sticker
on their car. I feel very honored and fortunate to have such support from our
fans.
19.
Your fans can’t wait for
the HON movies to come out! Where are you in the process right now?
PC: This
summer I worked with our wonderful screenwriter, Marc Haimes, on the treatment
(which is really just a long outline) of the first movie, and he has completed
the first draft of the script. Yes, I do
love it!
20.
What’s up next for you,
PC?
PC:
What’s next for me is a fantasy romance trilogy of epic proportions that
I’m really excited about. I should have
news for my fans in the next month or so!
21. What’s up next for you, Kristin?
KC: Right now I’m working on the first book in a new adult paranormal suspense series. Meredith Bernstein, my fabulous agent, is finalizing the contract with my new publisher and I will have exciting news this November! You can sign up to receive info about my new series at www.KCastAuthor.com.
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