Monday, October 18, 2010

Guest Author Interview: Quinn Keitt + Giveaway












Please welcome today's guest author Quinn Keitt!  Quinn is the author of Crimson Stained.

EJ:  When did you begin writing?

Quinn: 
I started writing ever since Kindergarden! lol
At the school I went to they were very, very persistent about forcing us kids to write in our journals every single day. So, I've been used to writing for long periods of time for a long time. Actually, I've kept every single journal I've ever had from my first day of school. Going back and reading, or at least trying to read, all of the stuff that I was writing about back in those days is pretty hilarious really.

EJ:  What brought you to the paranormal genre?

Quinn:
  To tell you the truth, I was getting sick of all the Twilight hype so I said to myself: "Self, you should write a paranormal novel too!" So I buckled down and started writing yet another story that I had no idea would be my first ever novel. It took only two months to write but it took at least a year and a half to get it all done with editing to finish. And still, it took a few more revising tries to get it the way I want it.
In all honesty though, I've had a little love for the Vampires and Werewolves, it just took a kick in the backside to get me going and do something about it.

EJ:  If you could be any paranormal or have any one supernatural talent, what would it be? Why?

Quinn: 
Oh, I would totally want to fly. Being able to live forever and transform into a super strong creature would be...cool, but to be honest I need to be able to fly. Whenever I get into a fix all I would have to do is say "up, up and away!" And wham. All my problems are over.
Sounds like a pretty good deal to me. :)

EJ:  Tell us why readers will enjoy your new release.

Quinn:
  To not sound cliche, my book(s) draw readers in because I go down that route that people ask about, but is never brought up in other books. My characters are the people you talk to every day, they are your friends, your family, and you go through 'it' with them. My books are new but familiar and fun to read and I can't wait for you all to enjoy them.

EJ:  If your book(s) were being made into a movie, who would you cast for the leading roles? Why?

Quinn: 
My day job involves a lot of entertainment individuals so, I have a few choice castings for some of my characters in my books. But I have no idea who I would choose, celebrity wise, for my books. However, if I had to hold an audition I would be right in the middle of it, front row and center behind the table. Whoever would play my characters would have to meet my eye; these are my 'people' only I can know what they're suppose to look like, you know?






















Crimson Stained by Quinn Keitt.

Lacey was pretty happy with her current leisure existence despite the few complaints here and there. Living on her own rocked her socks. However, while coming home from work one night and based on sheer awful luck, she witnessed a disturbing attack on a young and rather eye-catching youth. Thinking the worse was over she continued to go about her daily business. That is, until the boy she saw sprawled out on the bloody street shows up pressed against her balcony window. Obviously something is wrong. This boy should be dead. He is dead. So why then is he stalking her, in the nude? Does he want to start his own army of creatures of the night or does he feel some kind of enticement to her that is unexplainable? Lacey will soon come to and that not all legendary stories are true, when it comes to being involved with a Vampire.


Thank you Quinn for joining us here today at From the Shadows!






















** Crimson Stained Giveaway **

We are giving away three copies of Crimson Stained by Quinn Keitt!

To enter, please leave a comment on this post including your email address (so we may contact the winner).  You do not have to be a follower to enter (though I always appreciate a follow!).  US mailing addresses only.  Giveaway ends November 1st midnight EST.

30 comments:

  1. I just finished your book and loved it. Can't wait to see what you do next.

    Lori Pescatore

    loripescatore@gmail.com

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  2. Hi I love vamp and this sounds like a very interesting story. Makes me wonder if he is a new vamp or just a 'different' one...

    -Brandy
    brandyzbooks@yahoo.com

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  3. Great interview Quinn! No need to enter me - I'd rather new readers get the chance since I can't read while I'm writing, but I wanted to show my support :-)

    Best wishes!
    ~ Melanie

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  4. Great interview Quinn. I'm going to put your book on my to be read list!

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  5. Abso beautiful cover! Makes me fall for it! I'd love the chance to read your book. Thanks for the opportunity. :)
    amydelrosso@gmail.com

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  6. I'd love to read your book.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  7. Congratulations from a fellow vampire writer!

    I enjoyed all your answers very much Quinn.

    ladyv66@yahoo.com

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  8. Sounds like an interesting book to read. Congrats from a fellow paranoral romance writer, too.

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  9. Hey Quinn
    I have the book on TOP of my TBR Pile...Best wishes with your success

    grammy

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  10. I would LOVE to win a copy of this book! Thanks for introducing me to Quinn Keitt!

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  11. Hiya Quinn -
    I'd love to win a copy of your book, of course!

    I have a question for you regarding your blurb above - the very last sentence. It is:
    "Lacey will soon come to and that not all legendary stories are true, when it comes to being involved with a Vampire."

    My question is - What will Lacey come to [or to do]? (Should it be 'come to the realization that...'?)

    Hugs,
    Lea Ellen {night owl in IL}

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  12. This sounds like a very good book!! I love vampire books. I love this cover also. Enjoyed the interview. I enjoy reading about authors and especially ones I have not read anything of theirs yet.

    Judy
    magnolias_1@msn.com

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  13. Nice!! loved this interview

    reisei.no.mizumi@gmail.com

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  14. Wonderful interview, Quinn! I've been hearing great things about how unique your book is and it's already on my TBR list. Much success with this book and all your writing!

    jcsgs11@aol.com

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  15. Love this giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win a great book.

    the_happy_soul@yahoo.com

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  16. Enjoyed the interview! And this book sounds really interesting! I'd love to read it! Thanks for the chance to win!

    linaramz at yahoo dot com

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  17. intersesting! sounds good!

    i.pearson(at)comcast.net

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  18. i love vampires, and this book sounds really awesome!

    elizabethjhoskins@gmail.com

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  19. Hi, Quinn! So are you working on your next book? If so, what's it about? Is it in a series with Crimson Stained?

    Mark

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  20. Great title and interview. Crimson Stained sounds like a great read. Fingers crossed.

    BookNoise at gmail dot com

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  21. Hi Quinn!
    HaHa... too funny on the whole Twilight hype you mentioned. There are days I sit there and wish I could write a paranormal to rival Twilight:)

    BTW - The cover is gorgeous!

    yadkny@hotmail.com

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  22. I'm always looking for new authors to read, sounds good! tWarner419@aol.com

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  23. Mary D
    zenrei57 (at) hotmail (dot) com

    I love discovering new books & authors, plus the cover is absolutely GORGEOUS!!
    Please count me in and thank you bunches :D
    GFC follower

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  24. Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the awesome contest. I'm a follower. :)
    chickenherder@hotmail.com

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  25. This sounds like a really good book, I would love to read it.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  26. This looks like a great book :) Thanks for the giveaway.

    thebookishsnob@hotmail.com

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  27. this book soudns greadt please count me in i been a follower cause well im addiected yo ur work too lol


    mortalsinn@yahoo,com

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  28. Great interview and the book sounds like something I would really enjoy! faeriecastle at yahoo dot com

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  29. This book sounds great. I would love to read it. Thanks for the chance to win.
    peacelily_2006(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  30. WOW, I can't wait to read this, it sounds amazing. Please enter me
    june111@att.net

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