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In October of 2019 I won one of your books in a Goodreads giveaway. I just now realized I never recieved it. Is it too late to complain now? It was for the book The Look Alike.
Erica Spindler Hi Sandra, sorry for this delay! That contest was run by my former publisher so I have no way of fulfilling your prize. Email me at commenst@ericaspindler.com and perhaps I can provide a substitution. Thanks! XO
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will you be writing anything like ? Dead Run, soon ?
Erica Spindler Sorry I've been so long to reply--don't know how I missed this! A number of my books are similar in style and tone to Dead Run. Blood Vines comes to mind immediately. Perhaps In Silence and The Look-Alike as well. I hope this helps! Thanks for writing!
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Hi do you need to read the first Lightkeepers book to understand the next in the series?
Erica Spindler Hi Lily! Thanks so much for your question and for reading my books. I think you could you could understand book 2 if you read it first, but it would be way more enjoyable if you read the first book first. Thanks and I hope you enjoy them! XO
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Hello Ms. Spindler! First, I LOVED Forbidden Fruit! I read it more then 20 years ago (we even had a book club meeting on it) and I still have my 1996 copy! It was the book that turned me into reading more adult novels (I was about 17). Will you ever think of going back to that storyline? It feels done but just curious. I have read all your books expect for the last 2, time to catch up! Congrats on the new book!
Erica Spindler Hi and thanks for the question and for the wonderful message! It's so fulfilling to know my books play a role, even a small one, in people's lives! No, I have no plans on going back to that storyline, although picking up those characters lives all these years later could make a very interesting story--and one that would be fun to write. If you're not a part of my EPIC group (Erica's Partners in Crime) I'd love to have you sign up. When you do, you'll receive 2 free E-novellas. If you're interested, check it out on my website. Thanks again! XO
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I just wanna say how much I loved your novel Bone Cold, just so incredibly awesome! I still remember when I found it at my local library many years ago. After I read it, (which was quick because I couldn't put it down) it immediately became my favourite book! I recently have gotten back into reading again, and I notice it says "Malone #1" on here next to its title. Is it a series and I never knew?
Erica Spindler Hi Jeffrey. Thanks so much for sharing his much you loved BONE COLD. Yes, BONE COLD spawned a loosely connected series featuring the Malone family, and later, a Character named Stacy Killian. I hope you'll give them a try. Thanks again and Happy Holidays!
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First of all I want to tell you how much I am looking up to you. What I am dying to know is what made you write your novel "RED". Im not good at making reviews but when I read it 7years ago, my world shattered. Especially when the girl was raped by his brother's friends in front of him and they had to put a bag on her head just so they wont see her face. How did you come up with that? Or with the whole book? Plssss
Erica Spindler Hi Maryaninya, forgive me for taking so long to answer. Life has gotten away from me and I got so far behind. But thank you for your question. It means a lot to me that my story touched you so deeply. That event from the book was so traumatic to write. I literally wanted to come up with something so profoundly hurtful, Becky Lynn would take the step to change her life. Thanks again for the question, for reading my work, and forgiving me my slow response. XO, Erica
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Hi Erica, First and foremost thank you for sharing your talent with the world via the written word! Amazing! When I am not devouring books my ears are taking in every genre of music. Are you a music lover and if so which genre? Thank you for answering my question and for sharing your work!!
Erica Spindler Hi Christine, sorry for the delay in my response. This has been a tough year and I've fallen behind. Thank you for your questions and for your kind words. That you enjoy my work means a lot to me. I am not a music person. It's not that I don't like it, it's just not a huge part of my life. I hope you're not disappointed! Best, Erica
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Would you know why Break Neck is very hard to find? A book store ordered it for me in January and still hasn't received it Thanks in advance
Erica Spindler Fred, forgive me for not answering this sooner! This has been a trying year and I've fallen so far behind--and am just here seeing this now. Did you ever receive BREAKNECK? It should still be available. I'm certain a copy is available online if your bookstore never came through. In case you didn't know, COPYCAT was the first book starring Detectives Lundgren and Riggio. I also wrote an e-novella with those characters. It's in the compilation Storm Season and is titled WHITE OUT. Thank you and please forgive my tardiness! Erica
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I just finished reading breakneck. iwas wondering if these characters [lundgren and riggio] became a series?
Erica Spindler There are actually three stories starring Lundgren and Riggio. COPY CAT was the first, BREAKNECK was the second, and an e-novella titled WHITE OUT (In the three-story novella, Storm Season) was the third. Thank you for asking and for reading my novel!
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Hi Miss Erica. Im a fan since 2007. Do you have any plans of book signing? Here in UAE particularly? I would really love to meet you :)
Erica Spindler Hi Maryaninya,
Thanks so much for your message. I would love to meet you, too! Unfortunately, at present I have no plans for a visit to the UAE. Join me on FB--I'll post any upcoming appearances there. XO
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Hi Erica! How do you prepare to write your books? Do you have a set schedule?
Erica Spindler Hi Jane! Thanks for your question. The first thing is always the spark of an idea that really calls to me. Once I have that, I get a legal tablet and start brainstorming--characters, plot points, everything. The good stuff sticks by coming up again and again, and the bad just disappears. Lately, I've become enamored with the screenwriting book SAVE THE CAT. He advocates a note card system that really works for me. I highly recommend it! Once I know enough about the characters and story, I open up a document and begin writing. Again, thanks for your question! Erica
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Out of all the novels you've written so far which one did you enjoy writing the most?
Erica Spindler Hi Arah,
So sorry for missing this question. In the 'better late than never' category, here goes: I don't really have a favorite. Each story I choose to write has something that, personally, sets it apart from the others and really hooks me. So while I'm writing, I'm always really excited to be exploring whatever that element is. So when I look back, and shuffle through, each one was a favorite. Does this make sense? Thank you! Again, sorry for this delayed response. Erica
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What was your favorite book to write?
Erica Spindler Hi Fred,
So sorry for missing this question. In the 'better late than never' category, here goes: I don't really have a favorite. Each story I choose to write has something that, personally, sets it apart from the others and really hooks me. So while I'm writing, I'm always really excited to be exploring whatever that element is. So when I look back, and shuffle through, each one was a favorite. Does this make sense? Thank you! Again, sorry for this delayed response. Erica
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Any chance of the Malones Book 2 (See Jane Die) and Book 3 (Killer Takes All) being available in audio? I bought Books 1, 4 and 5 and, understandably, would like to complete the series.
Erica Spindler Hi Elaine, I'm sorry I missed this question! At one time those two were available in audio--and I might even have copies. I presume you've checked libraries and online? I'm out of town right now, but if you contact me through my website, I will check my personal library for you.
Thanks for your query! Erica
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What part of the day is your best time to write? Have enjoyed all your books. Keep up the great work.
Erica Spindler Hi Judith! Thank you so much--I'm so glad you enjoy my books! My best writing time is the morning, before the business of the day intrudes.
Thanks for the question and being my reader! Erica
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Are you always thinking of characters and plots? How do you turn your brain off ?
Erica Spindler Hi Donna,
Yup, I'm pretty much am always thinking of characters and plots. It's the little things that spark my imagination--and most times, it's just a quick thought, then disappears. These little observations don't interfere with my life. But sometimes, one sticks and grows . . . that's when I know I have something I want to explore further. I don't think I'd want to completely turn it off--what if I couldn't get it started back up? :) Thanks for your question and stopping by! Erica
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Are you going to write any more Kitt Lundgren series? I really enjoyed the two so far.
Erica Spindler Hi Louis,
Thanks so much for the question. I really love MC and Kitt, but at this time don't have any plans for another book. However, there is one more Kitt and MC story, a novella in the compilation STORM SEASON, in which I partnered with authors JT Ellison and Alex Kava. The title of my story is WHITE OUT.
Thanks for your question and for stopping by. Erica
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I love the Lightkeepers series! How many do you plan to write and when will third book be available?
Erica Spindler Hi Laura! I'm so happy you love the series--it's something I've wanted to do for some time. There will be seven books in the series (with a possibility for an eighth), and I'm already considering a spin-off series. The third book, FALLEN FIVE, comes out in October.
Thanks for being my reader and for stopping by! Erica
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What books are on your summer reading list this year?
Erica Spindler I'm currently reading Big, Little Lies and am really enjoying it. I'm taking it one book at a time this year as I'm on deadline this summer! When I'm madly creating, I try not to fill my head with other authors' words and stories.

What's on your list?

Thanks for stopping by! Erica
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When you write your novels.. I know you have to research research research. Has the internet taken any of the legwork out of the research from when you first started writing. PS. is Writer Wednesday still going? Not getting FB posts in my feed the same anymore.
Erica Spindler Hi Brett! The internet has taken SO much legwork out of research. However, nothing beats seeing a place or talking directly to someone in the field you're writing about. Nothing can replace that.
PS: Writer Wednesday is back on, although slips through the cracks occasionally.
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