Guest Author: Shiloh Walker

16 June 2009 Jackie LE Guests, Shiloh Walker 40

I am so psyched to say that Shiloh Walker is here today.  Seriously, having Shiloh talking about excitement on LE just goes to reinforcing my excitement for reading and supporting my favorite authors.  Especially when they say they’ll write a guest post for LE when I throw on my facebook status that I have a hole in my schedule.  The fact that it was that easy to strike up a conversation still floors me, plus I found out that she’s working on a sequel to Through the Veil.

Anyway, please welcome Shiloh to the floor today and make sure you stick around.  We have another lovely contest going on and you’ll get to find out something new.
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Excited

I love it when I’m excited about a story. Some stories I’m really excited over…like Through the Veil. I was very jazzed over that one. Maybe Fragile.

Other stories, I’m not so excited. It’s not that I don’t like them, it’s more that…well, they don’t come as easy. Like the book I finished early this spring, Broken. Broken is the follow up to Fragile and the hero…well, we’ll just say that I had some definite ideas about what I wanted from the story. Quinn had other ideas. I didn’t win. He fought me tooth and nail and the one thing that excited me over his story was finishing it.

Other stories I’ll have moments of excitement. Usually on that downhill slide right before I’m done. Sometimes right when I’m starting. But I rarely have a story going that has me excited from the beginning and it just stays right with me. I’m working one now that’s like that. From the moment I started, I was jazzed about it. I’m about 2/3 done-it’s going to be a shorter story, probably novella length, maybe a little longer. But still, excitement from beginning to end-it’s a good thing.

The tentative title is Candy Houses – sounds kind of weird, probably. Makes sense in context with the story. But until I’m closer to done, I’m not talking much about it.

However, the possibility for future stories in that world are infinite. Well, not infinite. But it’s definitely a long list.

It’s a paranormal, which isn’t anything new, but it’s still different for me. There aren’t any vamps or weres in it, and I don’t think there will be. I’ve got this very clear, very concrete idea for how this series could go – I’m rarely clear or concrete so yet another reason why I’m excited.

This is one of those stories that remind me why I write. It’s something I’m writing for the sheer fun of it. Hopefully others will enjoy reading it as much as I’m enjoying writing it.
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Thank you Shiloh for stopping by Literary Escapism.

Contest Time! We’re giving away an autographed novel off of Shiloh’s backlist to a lucky commentator and it’s very easy to enter. All you have to do is answer this simple questions: What stories have you been excited about, whether they are yours or not? For me, I’m excited to know there’s another Veil novel coming out.  I’m also excited for Branded by Fire.

The contest is open to everyone, so everyone overseas can join in the fun as well; but just as an FYI, shipping the book will take about 4-6 weeks due to Shiloh’s writing schedule and I don’t know about you guys, but I want her to keep writing.  :)

As always, if you want more chances to win, you can post about today’s contest on your blog, social network, or anywhere you can. Digg it, stumble it, twit it, share it with the world. Wherever you share it, make sure you add a link to it along with your answer (in the same post). The more places you share it, the more entries you get.

For 2 more entries, purchase one of Shiloh Walker’s previous novels (Through the Veil, Chains, Fragile, The Missing, etc) through LE’s Amazon store sometime during this contest and send a copy of the receipt VIA email for your purchase to: myjaxon AT gmail DOT com.

Join the Literary Escapism Facebook page and you’ll get an additional entry (for each page). Make sure you leave a comment so I know that’s why you’re joining. Only new readers to the group will be considered.

For 2 additional entries, subscribe to Literary Escapism’s newsletter in the sidebar. This is for new subscribers only.

I’ll determine the winner with help from the Research Randomizer. All entries must be in by midnight on June 23rd.

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I am a 30-something SAHM with two adorable boys and a supportive husband who is very tolerant of my reading addiction. I love to read and easily go through about a dozen books a month – well I did before I had kids. Now, not so much. After my first son was born, I began to take my hobby of reviewing a little more serious and started Literary Escapism to help with my sanity. I love to discuss the fabulous novels I’ve read and meeting all the wonderful people in the book blogging community has been amazing.

23 Comments

  2. Congrats to Shiloh on having Chains be an RT Top Pick. It’s great to get a peek into how writing is for other authors. Glad to know I’m not the only one who has some projects that are so exciting they practically write themselves, while others take going mana-a-mano with the muse in order to get them written.

  3. *waving* Hello, Shiloh!

    What stories I’m excited about? oh man, so many!

    I’m always looking forward to the next <strong?In Death :grin: for example.

    Right now I’m on tenterhooks to read Alyssa Day’s Atlantis Unmasked, among others.

    What irks me is when I know the book is out but I can’t find it anywhere–such as this past weekend. I was blowing my book buying moratorium for a Borders coupon (25% off the entire purchase!) and couldn’t find Chains there! I’m still mad about it, in fact.

  4. Great guest post ladies!

    I’m a huge fan of Shiloh Walker and I’m so very EXCITED that she’s writing a sequel to ‘Through the Veil’. YAY!!! It’s one of my faves.

    I’m sorry to hear Shiloh, that Quinn gave you a hard time with his book. But I’m still looking forward to his story. I really enjoyed ‘Fragile’ and I’ve got ‘Chains’ waiting in the wings.

    Books I’m looking forward to is obviously the sequel to ‘Through the Veil’ and I’m dying for Meljean Brook’s ‘Demon Forged’, Carolyn Jewel’s ‘Indiscreet’ and Ward’s ‘Covet’.

    ;) VampFanGirl

  6. I’m looking forward to the new book in the Riley Jenson Series by Keri Arthur
    also Shift and My Soul to Take from Rachel Vincent

  7. Congrats, Shiloh! I love your name btw.

    And I am totally jazzed about my current wip- ON EDGE. My last story started out strong but fizzled for me. This one though, I love. Love, love, love my hero. :)

    I haven’t read any of your stuff– yet. You are on my TBB list. :)

  8. I’m always psyched when a new Dark-Hunter book comes out, or a Dragonforge by Deborah Cooke comes out and just have to have it!

  9. Hi Shiloh, I am such a book slut…. oooops but in truth I am that…. I love a series that I can count on .. right now I am still in love with your Hunters… but I want to see what happens in the sequel to Through the Veil too. Other series that I need fixes with right away are Rachel Vincents shifter series, Richelle Meads succubus and VA series, and Keri Arthurs Riley Jenson series. Another that I have always raced to get is LKH Anita Blake series but wasn’t as into this last one… it took me 3 days… usually I devour a LKH book in 1. I haven’t gotten my hands on Chains YET but I will hopefully very soon. Thanks for the interview…

  10. So many of my auto-buy authors have amazing stories that I’ve loved and can’t wait to read more of. Joey W. Hill, Lora Leigh, Patricia Briggs, JD Robb, and Sara McCarty to name just a few.

    Just subscribed to the newsletter today.

  11. I’m very excited about Lora Leigh’s next breed book. I love this series and can’t wait to read this one.

  12. Don’t enter me in the contest :) I already own all of Shi’s books. I am excited about the next Hunters book, Lora Leigh’s books and Nalini’s next two books :)

  14. Hi :)
    A great Blog. Thanks for sharing Shiloh.
    I’m excited for a new book in every series I enjoy, and I enjoy soooo many!
    So I’ll put down any new book by these authors:

    Lilith Saintclaire
    Jackie Kessler
    Shiloh Walker
    Tanya Huff
    Guy Gavriel Kay
    Jonathon Kellerman
    David Weber
    C.J. Cherryh
    C.S. Freidman
    Charlaine Harris
    L.K. Hamilton
    J.D. Robb
    Ilona Andrews
    Yolanda Galenorn
    Heather Brewer
    Rachel Caine
    Jack L. Chalker
    Julie E. Czerneda
    Stephen King
    Toni Andrews
    Kelley Armstrong
    Jennifer Armintrout
    L.A. Banks
    Michelle Bardsley
    Patricia Briggs
    Stephanie Burke
    Karen Chance
    MaryJanice Davidson
    Katherine Kerr
    Sherri L. King
    Katherine Kurtz
    Ann Cory
    Elaine Cunningham
    Shannon Drake
    Tad Williams
    P.N. Elrod
    Christine Feehan
    Coleen Gleason
    Tate Halloway
    Kim Harrison
    Jaye Wells
    Christine Warren
    George R.R. Martin
    Sherrilyn Kenyon
    Caitlin Kittredge
    Kathy Love
    Marjorie M. Liu
    Katie MacAlister
    Richelle Mead
    Teresa Medeiros
    Michelle Rowan
    Lynsay Sands
    L.J. Smith
    Jeri Smith-Ready
    Kerrelyn Sparks
    Rachel Vincent
    Diane Duane
    Keri Arthur
    Margaret Atwood
    Anya Bast
    Anne Bishop
    Holly Black
    Lois McMaster Bujold
    Emma Bull
    Jim Butcher
    Pat Cadigan
    Melanie Rawn
    Kate Elliott
    David Drake
    David Farland
    Diana Gabaldon
    Sue Grafton
    Elizabeth Haydon
    Robin Hobb
    L.E. Modesitt, Jr.
    Mercedes Lackey
    Holly Lisle
    Elizabeth Moon
    Tamora Pierce
    Michelle M. Pillow
    J.K. Rowling
    Michelle West

    Those were not in order of level of excitement, just those authors I am excited whenever a new book comes out by them.

    Thanks,
    Love From Canada
    xoxo

  15. great inverview
    congrats on your books an d great reveiws

    love susan donovan
    blaze books
    leslie parrish suspense books

  18. Hi,
    I am always on the lookout for good reads, and Shiloh Walker never disappoints!

    Most recently I was very much looking forward to Chains (her newest), but now that I have that I am looking forward to Heat Seeker and Bengal’s Heart by Lora Leigh, then later in the year Tucker’s Claim, Caleb and Wild Instincts by Sarah McCarty.

    I have posted this contest to my blog http://seductivemusings.blogspot.com/ in the sidebar to spread the word.

    cldivineATyahooDOTcom

  19. The story I am most excited about is Hunger Games. It is the first book I’ve picked up in a long time that I wanted to read straight through. It’s got action and tension and romance. It’s absolutely perfect!

  20. Oooh, I think I have to buy Through the Veil … today – it sounds so interesting!
    Knowing there’s a sequl in the works only rachets up my anticipation.

    I’m completely stoked for Branded by Fire!!!

    Really excited for the follow-up to Shannon K Butcher’s Burning Alive, Book 1 in the ‘Sentinel Wars’ series. The next book is currently titled Finding the Lost, and is scheduled for release in Nov-09.

    Can’t wait to get my hands on On The Edge, the first book in Ilona Andrews’ new series ‘The Edge’, available Oct-09.

    There are so many great stories coming out in the next few months! I’ve listed more of my faves here: http://soullumination.blogspot.com/

  23. your hunter book, shelley laurenston/cythia eden book, S.L. Viehl next stardoc book, lora leigh breed, nalini singh’s anything lol. So many books I would love to have I’m afraid to look at my wishlist on Amazon.

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