tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post6722857500597754510..comments2024-02-28T15:05:04.031-05:00Comments on Happily Ever After Thoughts: Guest Author: Caris RoaneLexi Posthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04124921637508804346noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-42847807762206759602011-05-02T21:47:51.835-04:002011-05-02T21:47:51.835-04:00Hi, Libby!
So glad to know that you loved ASCENSI...Hi, Libby!<br /><br />So glad to know that you loved ASCENSION! It was sooo much fun to write! And now you have a BURNING desire to read about Marcus and Havily in BURNING SKIES, LOL! Well, it's one hot read, so yes, there will be some fire somewhere in all those pages!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />CarisCarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-55548742721616081072011-05-02T16:51:36.408-04:002011-05-02T16:51:36.408-04:00I loved Ascension and I'm really looking forwa...I loved Ascension and I'm really looking forward to reading Burning Skies. I've got a burning desire to see Marcus and Havily get their happily ever after!Libby Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-25636526696135604372011-05-02T00:37:27.652-04:002011-05-02T00:37:27.652-04:00Well, this is my last comment tonight. I always f...Well, this is my last comment tonight. I always feel a little sad. It's been great getting your comments and feedback! As you can tell, I LOVE writing my GUARDIANS OF ASCENSION series! You can always contact me directly at carisroane@gmail.com. Also, visit my website at: www.carisroane.com. And friend me on FaceBook. We have a lot of fun over there.<br /><br />I want to thank Alexis, Donna, and Dawn for having me on this beautiful blog today!!! You guys were great!<br /><br />Happy reading, happy writing, and many, many blessings,<br />Caris RoaneCarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-12608622879664843522011-05-01T23:31:49.520-04:002011-05-01T23:31:49.520-04:00Thanks for the info, Caris. And it is very useful...Thanks for the info, Caris. And it is very useful. Sounds like you have the Harry Potter of paranormal romance going on!<br />I couldn't help but laugh when you "caught" me on my "length"-hee hee-question!<br />Great luck to you and I'm looking forward to reading your series:)<br />DawnDawn Kundahttp://www.dawnkunda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-48406547887898168062011-05-01T23:21:07.838-04:002011-05-01T23:21:07.838-04:00Dawn,
You are soooo my kind of woman! <...tota...Dawn,<br />You are soooo my kind of woman! <...totally hot and mentally and physically powerful male...> Uh, what else did you write? *fans her face repeatedly and takes deep breaths* Okay...so you had a question about length. (Oh, wait...that doesn't sound right!) A-n-y-w-a-y, I can only speak for my series and these books are looooong, 145,000 words! I know, I know. I didn't exactly plan it this way, but in the process of writing a book that also includes a major sub-plot for setting up the subsequent book, well that's just how many words it takes! Most paranormals aren't this long...most appear to be in the range of 90,000 to 100,000 words.<br />As for the proposal to St. Martin's, I didn't have any of the novels finished. Although, I'd been through at least 3 full renditions of ASCENSION. However, the final product was a new book and 30,000 words longer than the original. Also, my agent and I worked on the proposal together. It was quite complex at 143 pages. I'm not sure how much of this is usable information for you. I think every sale is different. <br />I hope this answers your questions!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />CarisCarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-87822869980232309612011-05-01T23:01:01.717-04:002011-05-01T23:01:01.717-04:00Hi Caris,
I've been looking forward to your c...Hi Caris,<br /><br />I've been looking forward to your chat day! Your series sounds fabulous and what a great plan to not make us wait a whole year for each book. <br />Okay, I'll admit that my fav part of paranormal life is when the totally hot and mentally and physically powerful male can have and give great sex for soooo many years! Slap my hand, but I like being honest:)<br />I have a question, too...As you are writing a fantastic series, what is a good length-word count-for series readers? Also, before you sold to St Martins did you have the first three stories finished already?<br />Thanks!<br />DawnDawn Kundahttp://www.dawnkunda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-84441538906720682192011-05-01T22:56:43.869-04:002011-05-01T22:56:43.869-04:00Anna,
That is very cool about someone in the same ...Anna,<br />That is very cool about someone in the same book section recommending my books to you! That's awesome!<br />And shall I say an amen to 'alpha vampires', or as a friend of mine says, 'hubba, hubba'!<br />But I do enjoy writing these warriors and discovering the exact right woman for each. Hope you enjoy BURNING SKIES!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />CarisCarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-25434412543466164802011-05-01T22:09:55.082-04:002011-05-01T22:09:55.082-04:00Caris,
I like how you brought something fresh to ...Caris,<br /><br />I like how you brought something fresh to vampire romance. Ascension was a hard book to put down and I stayed up late reading it. Also, loved the setting. By the way, I live in the Phoenix area. LOL In fact a person I bumped into at a local bookstore recommended you as I was looking at the new release section. <br /><br />As for special abilities, flying would be cool. Dematerializing would be even better. Wouldn't have to deal with rush hour traffic. The most erotic thing about being a vampire that is ultra sexy is feeding from your mate. <br /><br />Burning Skies sounds like a hot book to read. Nothing like an alpha vampire to spice things up! <br /><br />AnnaAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042294564078449929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-76222072072129639562011-05-01T19:48:45.823-04:002011-05-01T19:48:45.823-04:00Michele,
You're a sweetheart and I'm sooo ...Michele,<br />You're a sweetheart and I'm sooo glad you found BURNING SKIES. Yay!!!<br />Parisa and Medichi will star in WINGS OF FIRE in September...I think you'll love the direction the series takes...I'm just so sorry that September is 'miles' away from today!!! <br /><br />Blessings back atcha,<br />CarisCarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-83191328879020237562011-05-01T18:47:13.063-04:002011-05-01T18:47:13.063-04:00Caris,
I LOVE this world you have created and hav...Caris,<br /><br />I LOVE this world you have created and have heart palpitations just thinking about the Warriors of Ascension! They really make me melt. Burning Skies was a wonderful follow up to Ascension and I can not wait for this series to play out. I love how you throw in the future teasers in each book to get us guessing where the storyline will be going. Sept. is just so far away for the next book!!! Thanks for writing such an awesome paranormal story with HOT men and strong women! Blessings to you!<br />MicheleCajunintxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488201334230509344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-21964331019275926982011-05-01T18:32:26.989-04:002011-05-01T18:32:26.989-04:00Hey, Witchy Woman,
Soooo glad the buzz is good! I...Hey, Witchy Woman,<br />Soooo glad the buzz is good! I hope you enjoy the series...no, wait...I hope you get hooked on the series!!!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />CarisCarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-38499745638577155482011-05-01T18:23:42.540-04:002011-05-01T18:23:42.540-04:00I've never read Roane's novels, but I'...I've never read Roane's novels, but I've been hearing alot of buzz about them lately. (The good type of buzz). Just downloaded the sample of Burning Skies on my Kindle. I like her writing style.<br /><br />witchywoman064(AT)yahoo(DOT)comWitchy Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272658598748572693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-5707094960547329172011-05-01T15:40:44.211-04:002011-05-01T15:40:44.211-04:00Alexis,
That's so awesome! Just let me wave m...Alexis,<br />That's so awesome! Just let me wave my magic wand... Are you feeling any different yet?!?<br /><br />I truly would love to be able to fly, to soar over a cliff and through a canyon. How awesome would that be???<br /><br />CarisCarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-64134630016613854172011-05-01T13:47:08.465-04:002011-05-01T13:47:08.465-04:00Hi Caris,
As an avid comic book reader from way b...Hi Caris,<br /><br />As an avid comic book reader from way back, my power needs are few. I would like to be ridiculously strong, able to wield a sword expertly, fly, see in the dark, freeze people, and have access to an Eden for rest and relaxation. Oh yes, and of course, immortality. No rush though, whenever you can make that happen fits with my schedule ;-)Alexis Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399057543619456981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-17659929780000278192011-05-01T13:24:01.153-04:002011-05-01T13:24:01.153-04:00Renee,
You've said it exactly right...life fee...Renee,<br />You've said it exactly right...life feels like a journey with levels. We're forced constantly to move up to the next level or fall behind...what a ride this is!!! <br />What I love about the paranormal genre is that when I introduce a special power, it's meant to reflect something that we experience as mortals, but super exaggerated. I mean have you ever had that moment when you just know what someone is going to say? Or have you ever felt someone's words like a slap to the face? That's one reason the sex in these books is outrageous! (Thought I should warn you!) I wanted every aspect of life reflected in my World of Ascension--just wonderfully exaggerated!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />CarisCarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-54170887015703254382011-05-01T13:13:50.582-04:002011-05-01T13:13:50.582-04:00Caris,
I LOVE this new world you've created w...Caris,<br /><br />I LOVE this new world you've created with levels to move through! Life feels exactly like a journey with levels. Maybe that's why so many readers identify with your work! I can't wait to read Ascension and Burning Skies!<br /><br />If I had my choice of super powers, I'd be a healer. Being able to help so many people, ease their suffering, could only make the world a better place!ReneeReardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11329091869351018375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-23316567265745820772011-05-01T12:51:05.048-04:002011-05-01T12:51:05.048-04:00I love this series, it gets better and better and ...I love this series, it gets better and better and the warriors are sooo rockin' it, go out and buy the books, you'll love them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-39298738166250365182011-05-01T11:18:10.086-04:002011-05-01T11:18:10.086-04:00mlljenkins,
I love this concept of 'intimacy&#...mlljenkins,<br />I love this concept of 'intimacy'. I think it would drive us bonkers here on Mortal Earth, but with these vampires and their extensive powers, they can handle it. But wouldn't it be something to know what your significant other is experiencing?!? It would really change the dynamic of a relationship...maybe it would even create a depth of understanding that we as 'mere mortals' really struggle with.<br />Ah...I'll have to explore that in the next book...must make note to self...whew, just made note!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />CarisCarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-67719613860129409402011-05-01T11:11:08.515-04:002011-05-01T11:11:08.515-04:00Marie,
Don't you just love Marcus!?! I mean w...Marie,<br />Don't you just love Marcus!?! I mean we totally get why he exiled himself on Mortal Earth, but at the same time he's needed back in his vampire world!!! Pronto! Can anything bring him back??? Only one thing has a chance...LOVE...of course! <br />Writing these stories has been a blast. A writer friend of mine asked recently if I'm getting burned out and I responded NOOOOOOOO! I might even have thrown in a &^*%$! I can't tell you how much I love writing this series. It's a world I never want to leave...which of course is why I'm hoping I get to write lots and lots of books. Hope you enjoy reading BURNING SKIES as much as loved writing it!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />CarisCarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-49005878442084452422011-05-01T10:03:18.159-04:002011-05-01T10:03:18.159-04:00One of the powers that I find interesting is the o...One of the powers that I find interesting is the one where the vampire can feel what their consort feels after blood was shared. To know when one character is excited, sad, or several things all at once must be difficult for a vampire who may or may not be able help especially if they are detained in someway.<br /><br />mlljenkins(AT)live(DOT)commlljenkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05498378391236915556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-62314870675037836002011-05-01T09:39:12.207-04:002011-05-01T09:39:12.207-04:00Thanks so much for stopping by Happily Ever After ...Thanks so much for stopping by Happily Ever After Thoughts, Caris. I must tell you, I absolutely adored Ascension and I'll be picking up my copy of Burning Skies today. I fell in love with Marcus in the first book, when the sparks began to fly with Havily. I'm hooked on these warrior vampires!<br /><br />MarieMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18328966473242925851noreply@blogger.com