10/15/09
Author Interview: Cinda Williams Chima & Contest!
Posted In: Author Interview
Today I have author Cinda Williams Chima. She is the author of the popular Heir series. She recently released the start of a new series, The Demon King (Amazon/Indieboud).
What’s the most interesting comment you have received about your books?
Some of my most interesting comments/questions come from young writers. A boy wrote and said, “I noticed you used some swear words in your book. I, too, am a writer, and I’m wondering, what words can you use, and how many?”
I wrote back and said, “As few as possible.”
The emails that touch me the most are from reluctant or non-readers, the ones that say, “They said I had to read a book, so I chose yours and then I couldn’t put it down.” That chokes me up. The idea of going through life without books is horrifying to me.
Is there a genre that you’d like to write? Is there a genre you’ll probably stay away from and why?
So much to write, so little time! For me, it’s less about genre and more about story, though all of my books so far have been fantasy. Fantasy expands the boundaries a bit, and I love the notion of people with power. I would say I’d like to try my hand at writing mainstream or literary fiction, but I contend that there is no reason that fiction with genre elements can’t be mainstream AND literary. I love the idea of books that cross boundaries and transcend genre. I prefer to stay away from formulaic fiction in any genre. I want to write books that are accessible and meaningful and speak to a broad range of people.
Do you have any “must haves” with you while you’re writing?
I write on the computer. There would be no books written by me if not for the computer. I have a sweet setup with a 24 inch cinema display. I’m a very fast keyboarder. Other things I’ll have on hand are a glass of iced tea and my tunes.
Describe your writing in three words.
Accessible, non-condescending, and cinematic (I hope)
What’s next for you?
I’m revising The Exiled Queen, the second book in the Seven Realms series, and I’m ~350 pages into the first draft of book 3, which I had to put aside to revise Book 2. What I’ll do next will likely depend on how these books are received. I have some new ideas that I’d like to grow. I’ll be touring for The Demon King (my first book tour!) so i’m excited about that. I hope people will check out the schedule on my website and on booktour.com
Thanks Cinda for that awesome interview! The Demon King was released October 6! I should have a review up sometime soon!
To win your very own signed copy of The Demon King:
- leave a comment on this post
- contest deadline is November 6, 2009!
- open to everyone!
- get extra entries for tweeting, posting about the contest, or adding the contest to your sidebar. please provide links!
Good Luck!
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Sign me up! I liked the Wizard Heir series (is that its official name?), and can't wait to read more of Cinda's work. Thanks!
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We'd love to be entered! Both of us absolutely LOVED the Heir series and are super excited about The Demon King. Yay!
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The reluctant readers in my library would love this! Thank you.
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gah! i loved the first ones and recommended them willy nilly to everyone. please enter me!
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Nice interview! For me, of course, it's so much to read and too little time! Would love to win!
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Thanks, Kristi, for featuring The Demon King on your site!
And you don't have to enter me into the contest lol!
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I absolutely loved the Warrior Heir! I just finished it two days ago and ran out to get the other ones!! Enter me in this contest please!
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Hi Cinda! The Demon King looks really interesting. I'm curious about how you came up with the names of people and places.
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I havent read any of Cinda's books yet and since The Demon King is the first book in a new series I would love to win it and read one of her books.
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I havent read any of Cinda's books yet and since The Demon King is the first book in a new series I would love to win it and read one of her books.
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I'm really starting to enjoy the interviews, adds insight to some books.
This book is on my (far too long) list and I'd love the chance to move it way up by winning a copy
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I would love to win this. I loved The Warrior Heir series she wrote.
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I would love to win this. I loved The Warrior Heir series she wrote.
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First time I've heard of this book but it sounds really interesting. Please enter me in the draw.
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Thanks for the interview and the giveaway.
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It sounds like an interesting series. I would love to read it.
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It sounds like an interesting series. I would love to read it.
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I am not entering this one because I got an ARC for my brother and he is going to let me read it, but he said it was good, and when I told him you were reading it he said to give you an internet hi five :p hes such a dork.
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I am not entering this one because I got an ARC for my brother and he is going to let me read it, but he said it was good, and when I told him you were reading it he said to give you an internet hi five :p hes such a dork.
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Please enter me, icejew at gmail dot com
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I have posted the contest on my sidebar
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I love the Heirs series and the book seems great! This is a great contest!
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I love the Heirs series and the book seems great! This is a great contest!
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It's on my sidebar!
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I blogged.
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It's on my sidebar!
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Uhhh~ I'd love to win a signed copy of The Demon King! x3
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Oh, wow, I loved her first trilogy SO MUCH! I can only imagine how good this one will be!Thanks for the contest!
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Oh, wow, I loved her first trilogy SO MUCH! I can only imagine how good this one will be!Thanks for the contest!
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Cool site! I'd like to enter the giveaway contest for The Demon King. Thanks so much!
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Cool site! I'd like to enter the giveaway contest for The Demon King. Thanks so much!
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I absolutely loved The Heir Series! I had no idea she was releasing a new book, now I can't wait to pick it up. Please count me in! Thanks for the interview and contest.
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I absolutely loved The Heir Series! I had no idea she was releasing a new book, now I can't wait to pick it up. Please count me in! Thanks for the interview and contest.
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This cover is amazing – I would love a chance to win
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Please add me in… would love a chance to win this book.. and the cover looks amazing.. germaine.perera@gmail.com
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Hi! thanks for the contest!
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I Tweeted!
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Hi! thanks for the contest!
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After reading your review, I just had to read this book:) Thanks fior this contest!!:D
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After reading your review, I just had to read this book:) Thanks fior this contest!!:D
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Ooh! I really want to read this one:
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Wonderful interview! Can't wait to read this new series of hers…
Please enter me!
Also, posting a link on my blog sidebar (link to this below)
Enjoy,
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Wonderful interview! Can't wait to read this new series of hers…
Please enter me!
Also, posting a link on my blog sidebar (link to this below)
Enjoy,
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thanks for the (international) giveaway!
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thanks for the (international) giveaway!
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ever since i heard you talk about this book in your blog, i've been wanting to read it. so please enter me in! thank you.
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ever since i heard you talk about this book in your blog, i've been wanting to read it. so please enter me in! thank you.
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Please enter me. I'm really enjoyed THE WARRIOR HEIR and now I'm listening to THE WIZARD HEIR.
Here is a link to my Tweet:
http://twitter.com/kperry/status/5314660660I also posted the contest in my sidebar:
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Please enter me. I'm really enjoyed THE WARRIOR HEIR and now I'm listening to THE WIZARD HEIR.
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Sounds like a great contest after a great interview! I would like to put my name in the hat…
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Sounds like a great contest after a great interview! I would like to put my name in the hat…
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I WANT!!! Ah thanks for the great contest!
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Please include me!
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I WANT!!! Ah thanks for the great contest!
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Please include me!
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OMG.The Demon King was one of my favorite books I have ever read.My whole class liked it,even the ones who didn't like to read!I can't wait until the 2nd book comes out
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OMG.The Demon King was one of my favorite books I have ever read.My whole class liked it,even the ones who didn't like to read!I can't wait until the 2nd book comes out
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Seems like a great read, count me in!!
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Seems like a great read, count me in!!
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I would love to be able to read! Chima's other series is very popular, so I may order this without reading it.
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I would love to be able to read! Chima's other series is very popular, so I may order this without reading it.
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Count me in! I loved The Warrior Heir, etc, and I bet that I'll love this one too!
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Great interview. Love her previous books. Count me in!
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Great interview. Love her previous books. Count me in!
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This book sounds great! Please enter me
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This book sounds great! Please enter me
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