Vanished

[rse2412]

I just got an email from Amazon. My Copy of Vanished is in the post. I cannot wait! I have been having withdrawal symptoms since I finished Underground three weeks ago.

Rae

[whitetrash]

sounds like i have alot of cattching to do

[rse2412]

Well I finally finished Vanished but it took me longer to read than I expected, in fact exactly twice as long as I expected.

When I find out that a North American author is setting part of their book in England and perhaps particularly in London, I give a little inward groan. Visions of what 'Friends' and 'Bones' did with episodes in London make me shiver and squirm. I am very pleased to say that this was not the case with Vanished. I enjoyed the use of the streets and waterways of London and as a girl that was born and brought up in London, I know a little of what I talk.

The only thing that made me smile was the ease with which Harper found her way around the city. I know people who have lived in London all their life and who still struggle around all the little alley ways and back streets. That tiny little thought aside I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

I enjoyed it so much I had to go straight back to Greywalker and read that again and pick up all the little vampire bits and pieces and threads *pun intended* and found myself saying 'Ah ha!' out loud as yet another story line came together and hooked up. Very clever!

Rae

[Harper]

Bwahahaha... Glad you approve, Rae. I think the trick is not to pretend you already know the city, but just to let the character stumble about being lost, too. Or at least give them a decent map.

Actually I was surprised at how easily I got used to London--at least the parts we frequented. I'd never been there before and as long as I had my A-Z, we only got lost once! I'm a walker by habit, so having an idea of what direction is which and what's parallel to you helps a lot, even in a place with weird, twisty streets and lots of tiny alleys.

[rse2412]

I think if you do have a good sense of direction that is a huge plus. I find myself directionally challenged, hence why I actually appreciate the American block system immensely.

Rae

[Hagelrat]

I curled up in bed with my copy last night and although we haven't go to London yet (still dealing with the Mother) I am throughly hooked. :)

[Sakutian]

I just got my copy yesterday and I'm probably going to read it over the weekend.

[rse2412]

I was wondering, Kat, is there any chance you would write the missing scenes from Vanished? I'm talking about Quinton's side of the story; what went on in Seattle while Harper was in London? I'm guessing there was a lot more happened than we got to hear about through a few phone calls and enquiring minds like to know.

[Harper]

My dear RSE, have you been reading over my shoulder?

While a lot depends on the editor's final approval, the current manuscript for book 5--which is now officially titled LABYRINTH--starts with a prologue from Quinton's POV about some of the things that have been happening in Seattle while Harper was in London.

[rse2412]

That is spooky! And, if I recall correctly, the first time in the series that you will have told the story from anyone else's point of view other than Harper. That is really exciting. I can't wait for Labyrinth. Is there a projected date for when it might be out? I know that is greedy, but I don't care *g*

Rae *unrepentant*

[dirtbag]

My copy of vanished is on order from my local bookstore, but it would be nice to have have a time frame even if it is vague on Labyrinth, I know it is probably unreasonable but you have to ask :)

And yes I am rubbing my hands in anticipation of another good read.

[BlueNinja]

While a lot depends on the editor's final approval, the current manuscript for book 5--which is now officially titled LABYRINTH--starts with a prologue from Quinton's POV about some of the things that have been happening in Seattle while Harper was in London. Don't forget, you promised to put me in the book and give me a bloody death. :grin:

[Harper]

I believe I said I would try. Book 6 is more likely, since it's less structured at this point.

As to time frames, the publisher likes the early August release, so we're still on track for that so long as I do my job and get the ms in on time.

[rse2412]

August!!!!!!!!!!! That's almost a whole year away. I'm not sure I can wait that long ;-)

Rae

[Harper]

I am trying to reclaim a short story and since it hasn't found a home anywhere else, I may put it up on line or some such thing.

[Archaelos]

Don't forget, you promised to put me in the book and give me a bloody death. :grin:

I'll be more than happy to write a story with you having a gory, bloody death, BN, if that makes you feel any better. :mischievous:

[rse2412]

Yes please, pretty please, can we have a short story? Do I have to beg? Cos you know I will!

Rae

[Harper]

Begging will not be required. I just have to make sure the story is "clear" before I do anything with it. I had thought of having it illustrated or something, but we'll see...

[rse2412]

A short story and pictures??? I can't wait. Thank you so much.

Rae

[Harper]

Well, they wouldn't be my pictures. I can't draw.

[rse2412]

Me either, but I am really looking forward to see whether what I imagine in my head is what is drawn on the page. I have a very definite idea of Quinton and Chaos, of course. The bonus of a short story is the icing on the cake though.

Rae