Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Jennifer Estep Q&A and Giveaway!!

Well, if you have been following this blog, you may notice I have only done one other Q&A post. I read so many good posts like this, I often feel inadequate and have a hard time coming up with really good questions. Luckily, Jennifer Estep has great answers to my so-so questions. So, without further ado... here is my rarely presidented Q&A with Jennifer!
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Thanks Jennifer for coming on the blog! First, I'd like to ask is what inspired you to write this book? 

JE: I’ve always loved mythology, and all the stories of the gods, goddesses, monsters, heroes, and more battling each other and going on these epic quests. One day, I thought it would be cool to write my own mythology-based story with my own characters, magic, and world building. That was the beginning of Touch of Frost and the rest of the books in the Mythos Academy series.

What makes the world in this book different from your other paranormal books?

JE: The biggest difference is that it’s mythology-based. I’m taking a lot of Greek and Norse gods, goddesses, monsters, and myths, and putting my own spin on them. I think folks will recognize a lot of the gods that I’m using, like Loki, the Norse trickster god, but I hope they enjoy how I use the myths to create my own world and story.

Also, Touch of Frost is a young adult book, so the overall tone of it and the rest of the books in the Mythos Academy series isn’t quite as dark and gritty as that in my Elemental Assassin adult urban fantasy books. But I think folks who like my adult books will find a lot to like in the Mythos Academy series as well, including a strong, sassy heroine, magic, lots of fight scenes, and a little romance.


Oh, I love books on mythology! If the mythologies were real, what God/Goddess do you feel you are descended from? What powers do you have?

JE: Hmm. That’s a tough one. I would have to say Skadi, the Norse goddess of winter, just because I have always seem to have cold hands, no matter how hot the temperature is. LOL.

You know what they say... cold hands, warm heart. ;) 

So, who would you like to be descended from? What powers would you love to have?

JE: I think it would be cool to be descended from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, and to have the power to never be defeated at anything. It would also be cool to be descended from someone like Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, and know the answer to everything, or Hephaestus, the Greek god of fire (and a whole bunch of other things), and be able to craft anything I wanted, whether it was weapons, sculptures, or jewelry. That’s one of the things that I love about mythology – that there are all of these gods and goddesses from all these different cultures that have these amazing powers.

Oh I agree... what great choices!

I love snark. Where does the snark come from when writing Gwen?

JE: I think it just comes from Gwen’s character. Gwen doesn’t think that she’s a real warrior whiz kid, not like the other Mythos Academy students are, and she doesn’t feel like she fits in at all at the academy. So the snark is something that helps her cope, sort of a defense mechanism to keep up this tough façade on the outside when she really doesn’t feel strong at all deep down inside. 

Are you snarky in real life? :) 

JE: Snarky, sassy, and sarcastic. Not necessarily in that order. I also love to make people laugh, so a lot of the snark, sass, and sarcasm is directed at myself in a self-deprecating sort of way. LOL.

Oh , I have no idea what that is like... *cough* lol

Using the idea for a 6 word story, tell us something about Touch of Frost.

JE: Myths, monsters, magic, and mean girls.

Ooooh good answer!

Now, I know you are a big football fan. Is it possible to cheer for you to cheer for the best team? Of course, I am talking the Denver Broncos. ;D

JE: I love football, and I thought it was really cool when John Elway finally won his two Super Bowls with the Broncos. Generally, I root for the AFC teams over the NFC teams so the Broncos are okay with me. ;-)

Ah.. memories. lol *sigh* So nice when someone remembers that! *Holds up game-time beer* Cheers to a great football fan! :)

Giveaway!!
Jennifer is giving away a copy of her newest book, Touch of Frost to one winner!! It is open to US and Canada only. All you have to do is comment below! Just make sure there is an e-mail addy included if you don't have one in your profile. I'll end the giveaway on the 9th.

First Frost 

Giveaway is now over!



Don't forget... First Frost, the prequel is out now in ebook format! It's only 99 ¢

Find Jennifer on her blog, twitter, and facebook!

84 comments:

  1. Great interview! I want to read this book so bad after all the brilliant reviews. And I love the sound of Gwen with her snarky attitude. Even though I am so not snarky at all :)

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  2. Snarky and sarcasm me as well :)

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  3. Great interivew, Lovve Mrs. Estep's novels...looking forward to reading this one!

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  4. sarcasm is always a good way to go. haha! excited for this read!

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  5. Already downloaded the prequel to my kindle app:)
    Love stories based on mythology
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  6. Who doesn't love sarcasm in a character in a book? It reminds me of...almost everyone I know! Thanks for the interview and the chance to win this great book.

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  7. ooo- I just bought the 99cents one for my Nook so I would love to read this one....:D

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  8. I am so excited for her newest book!
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  9. Can't wait to read this one! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  10. This is on my list of "to reads". I featured it in a New Releases post. Nice interview.

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  11. Thanks for the interview and giveaway. I'd love to read this.
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  12. Love Mythology books! Downloaded the prequel but I don't read on my iPod much. I must make an exception! : )
    Thanks for the giveaway!
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  13. I can't wait to read this book! Thanks for the awesome interview- it made me even more excited!

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  14. Great interview and giveaway.. this looks and shoulds like such a good book. I would love to win it and read it. I am always looking for great new books to read.. Shannon S. -- calitigerlilly@yahoo.Com

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  15. Nic -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Jessica -- I like snark and sarcasm too. LOL.

    Van -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Maidenveil -- I think so too. LOL.

    Bella -- Cool. Hope you enjoy FIRST FROST.

    Mary -- That's funny and true. LOL.

    Tina -- Cool. Hope you enjoy FIRST FROST.

    Ricki -- Thanks! Glad you are interested in TOUCH OF FROST.

    Kelly -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Steph -- Thanks! And I appreciate you featuring the book on your site.

    Julie -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Christa -- Cool. Hope you enjoy FIRST FROST.

    Allison -- Thanks! Hope you enjoy the book.

    Shannon -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

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  16. I love your books:)
    Thank you for the chance to win one!!
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  17. This was a great interview!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!! I've been wanting to get my hands on this book ever since it came out!!! :))

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  18. Oh no! I forgot to post my email:

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  19. Not a big fan of mean girls, buuu on the, but the rest
    Myths, monsters, magic
    sounds just great

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  20. Loretta -- Thanks! I appreciate that.

    Kris-10 -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview.

    Blodeuedd -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

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  21. I think it would be cool to be like Athena and know the answer to everything. Kind of like Hermoine!

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  22. This books looks fantastic! Thank you so much for the contest.

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  23. Great interview! Love Jennifer's Bigtime and Spider series, so looking forward to reading this one!

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  24. I'm so in love with this series and the Elemental Assassin series, I cannot get enough of them! My hands are always freezing too so maybe I've got a bit of Skadi in me as well:)

    Don't enter me, I just wanted to pop in and say hi to Jennifer and generally express my fangirl-dom:)

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  25. Jessy -- I loved Hermoine in the Harry Potter books.

    Robin -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Alexia -- Thanks! Hope you enjoy TOUCH OF FROST as well.

    Jenny -- Thanks! I appreciate all the nice words about my books. I'm glad you are enjoying them, and fangirl-dom is just fine with me. ;-)

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  26. I would love to read this book.
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  27. Please enter me in the draw! I would love to read this!

    I'm following you on GFC (Darlene), and my email address is darlenesbooknook at gmail dot com.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  28. Allie -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Darlene -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

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  29. Great interview!

    LOVED Touch of Frost! I can't wait for Kiss of Frost.

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  30. I forgot about the prequel! I'm going to get it! Thanks for the giveaway!
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  31. Yay! Such a fun interview! I don't know why snark works so well as a defense mechanism, but it certainly add complexity to the character. Gwen sounds so interesting.

    And of course, Mel, you wouldn't know anything about being sassy and sarcastic.

    Thanks so much for the giveaway.
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  32. This one has been on my to buy list - but it would be so much nicer to win it! Sounds great - thanks for the Q&A I love it!
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  33. I've read so many great reviews on this...count me in!
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  34. Wish I had a Nook or something, cuz then I'd get the prequel. Can't wait to read Touch of Frost!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  35. Interview was so interesting. I cannot believe I have not heard of this one, so I am really hoping to win. If not, it is still on my to-read list now. :-)

    Michelle (@OBoyledBooks)

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  36. Awesome giveaway, this one is on my wishlist!

    Amanda
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  37. Thanks for the interview and giveaway!
    I would love to read Touch of Frost. I just read the prequel and now I'm really interested in the Mythos Academy world.

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  38. Rie -- Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the book and are looking forward to KISS OF FROST.

    Shannon -- Cool. Hope you enjoy FIRST FROST.

    Missie -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview, and hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Pabkins -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview, and hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Nikki -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Lyssa -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book. Not sure about Nook books, but I know you can download a free program and read Kindle books on your computer. Hope that helps.

    Michelle -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview. Hope you enjoy the book.

    Amanda -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Amy -- Thanks! Glad you enjoyed FIRST FROST, and I hope you get a chance to check out TOUCH OF FROST too.

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  39. Thanks for the giveaway!!!

    gfc follower

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  40. I enjoy this author! tWarner419@aol.com

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  41. Very interesting! Thanks for the interview and the contest!

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  42. Oops! Forgot to include my email addy:
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    Thanks!

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  43. great giveaway
    follow via gfc
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  44. I've read SO many amazing reviews on these books!! I can't wait to read them!
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  45. Great interview - I love the sound of this series -especially with the mix of norse and other mythology! Such a shame this isn't a international giveaway :(

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  46. I really do want to read this book. I love the Elemental Assassin series. And, I'm totally the snarky self-depricating type. :D Life...gotta cope somehow. ;)

    Enter me!

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    Jen
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  47. Vidisha -- You're welcome.

    Tetewa -- Thanks! I appreciate that.

    Engarde -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview.

    Samantha -- Thanks!

    Bookish Brunette -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Mel -- Thanks! Glad you think the mix of mythology sounds interesting.

    Jen -- Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the Elemental Assassin books. Hope you enjoy TOUCH OF FROST too.

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  48. Great interview. I really want to read this book, sounds so amazing!! Sure I'm going to love it!

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  49. Lissettee -- Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the interview.

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  50. I would love to win this book so I have an opportunity to read and own it thanks for the giveaway
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  51. Thanks for the great giveaway! I'm a follower via GFC as audreyclair.
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  52. The 6 word story was cute, hee. And I can definitely relate to being snarky! But I don't speak football, so that was lost on me.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
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  53. What a fun interview!! Thanks for sharing!!
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  54. Can't wait to read this book! Love the post! Thanks for the review!

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  55. Please enter me in contest. I would love to read t his book. It sounds very good. Tore923@aol.com

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  56. I so want to read this book! Thank you for the great interview and giveaway!

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  57. great interview, i love the part about the mythological powers! thank you for the contest!!

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  58. I love reading interviews. I always learn something new!


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  59. The mythology sounds really amazing! I'm intrigued!!
    GFC follower

    Vivien
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  60. I am a fan of snarky too and it looks like a great book.
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  61. Hernameisavril -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Audrey -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Baz -- Thanks! Glad you liked the 6-word story.

    Landssmom -- Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the interview.

    Savannah -- Thanks! Glad you liked the post.

    Tore -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Urgirlconnie -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Lieder Madchen -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Carrie -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Katie -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview.

    Vivien -- Cool. Glad you like the mythology aspect of the book.

    Maureen -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

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  62. I LOVE books based on mythology! I already bought the prequel so I'm all ready to read this one!! Thanks so much for giving me a chance to win a copy:)
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  63. Great answers AND great questions! Love her gods picks!

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  64. YAY!! Awesome giveaway!!!
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  65. I have heard such great things about this book! Thank you so much for the giveaway!

    Avery
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  66. Thanks for the giveaway! Also, just want to say that you have the best buttons. :)

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  67. Great interview here! :) And love all the great comments.

    Sounds like there was a lot of research that went into the story on the goddesses and gods. But sounds soooo well worth it. :)

    Thank you!!

    And Melissa, you need to mysteriously lose all the other entries so I can win. ;D

    Thank you!!!

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  68. Thanks for the giveaway!
    I'm a follower on GFC-Lisa Richards
    I can't to see how Estep's YA series goes.

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  69. This is great!! Ive been looking for a chance to read Touch of Frost =) Thank you for hosting this giveaway!!

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  70. Julie -- Thanks! Hope you enjoy FIRST FROST.

    Alyssa -- Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the interview.

    Gisselle -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Avery -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Logan -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Melissa -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview.

    Lisa -- Cool. Hope you enjoy the Mythos Academy series.

    SpadesHigh -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

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  71. Thank you so much for this awesome giveaway. I so have been wanting to win this book and read it. :)

    Hi Jennifer. :) Wonderful interview. I have heard such great things about your book.

    - Beckie
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  72. Thanks for this amazing giveaway! Great interview and I would love to win the book!

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  73. Aw! Thanks for this fab giveaway!!!!
    I enjoyed the interview!!

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  74. Chi Kittie -- Thanks! Glad you liked the post and hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Suz -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview.

    Frunchezzcuh -- Thanks! Glad you liked the interview.

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  75. Oh I just love Jennifer Estep's books. I desperately want to read this so thanks for the giveaway. :)

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  76. So much great hype surrounding this book! I look forward to another series that weaves mythology into the story! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  77. What a great interview I can't wait to read this book! Thanks so much for the great giveaway!Im a GFC follower/latishajean
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  78. Lindsay -- Thanks! Glad you are enjoying my books, and I hope you like TOUCH OF FROST too.

    Smash Attack -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

    Latishajean -- Thanks! Hope you get a chance to check out the book.

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  79. "Myths, monsters, magic, and mean girls" What fun ! Thank you so much for this lovely interview and giveaway opportunity. I have been haunting this tour and Touch of Frost is certainly on my wishlist, I would love to read it.

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  80. What a great interview! I can't wait to read this book! Thanks so much for the great giveaway!

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  81. Great interview! I am dying to read this book :) Thanks for the giveaway!
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  82. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  83. I can't wait to visit Mythos Academy, should be a total blast, and maybe a little dangerous too.

    Totally excited to read the book Jennifer :)

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