Chat with Kay Hooper 9/27/00 at Writerspace

Chat with Kay Hooper 9/27/00

Tiggedy2 - Hi Kay, my name is Lisa. I am new to reading your books. At this time I am reading Steaking Shadows and it is great! Which of your names are your paranormal books written under?
Cissy - Tipai, you're next (CSailor, Sherryl, Jay, spin, Tiggedy2, Tasha, Katd1d are in line)
Mari - When they do I'll be in Heaven!
Tipai - hello Kay I Love your books. I know when writing a lot of research does go into a book where did you turn for the information about clairavoyance<sp> and how much did you take as a literary license?
Tiggedy2 - Sorry, I had that typed......but I didn't enter it!
Tiggedy2 - I just had it waiting!!
psg - LOL
Tipai - hahhahahaa tiggedy thats funny
KayH - Tipai, virtually all my "psychic mythology" in the trilogy is a product of the reading I've done all my life -- and my speculations -- but no formal research. It's a novel, after all. <G>
Tasha - Your Summer of the Unicorn was my favorite--that genre does not seem to be as popular as it once was. Do you have to write what is commercial, or what interests you the most?
Tiggedy2 - And then I spell Stealing wrong. Oh my.
psg - ?
Tasha - (I guess we can't type our questions ahead)
Tipai - Ok thanks...
KayH - Tasha, I always follow my nose -- write what interests me.
CSailor - Actually, "Steaking Shadows" sounds something like a vampire novel...
Tiggedy2 - Don't do it Tasha!!!
Jay - Gotta watch them shadows - they bite!
Tiggedy2 - LOL CSailor
Tipai - lhhahahhaa csailor
Tiggedy2 - ROFLPMP Jay.
Cissy - CSailor, Sherryl, Jay, spin, Tiggedy2, Tasha, psg
Tiggedy2 - I am embarrassd now.
Tipai - ?
JL - ?
CSailor - Okay, 2 questions: 1) are you going to do sequels to your mysteries (House of Cards, Crime of Passion)? 2) Is Bishop in any way influenced by the character in the X-Men comics?
Jay - *breathing into paper bag, suspension in chair gone*
Mari - ?
SandraW - ?
CSailor - maybe I should just do regular smileys in brackets or something...
KayH - Sailor, the Lane Montana series is definitely not finished; still have stories about her in my head. And, no, Bishop came totally out of my head; I hadn't even experienced the X-men stories until the movie this summer.
spin - hang in there Jay u'r nearly there
Cissy - Sherryl is up (Jay, spin, Tiggedy2, Tasha, psg, Tipai, JL, Mari, SandraW are in line)
Marty937 - Ladies, I've got to leave now. It has been a pleasure. Kay, thank you so much for coming to visit us here. I'm looking forward to the other 2 books in the SHADOWS series.
CSailor - I didn't think Bishop was connected--just thought it was curious that there are at least two paranormal-talented Bishops out there... <g>
cindy - ?
Sherryl - Kay, being the old lady of the group, I can honestly say I am a fan from way back....To have not one Kay Hooper, but three Kay Hooper books in a row is such a treat....
KayH - Thanks, Sherryl! We hoped the readers would be happy about that. <G>
Cissy - Jay, is up next (spin, Tiggedy2, Tasha, psg, Tipai, JL, Mari, SandraW, cindy are in line)
Jay - Can I? Huh? Huh? Can I?
Mari - Readers are jubulant! (sp)
Sherryl - Finding Laura, Amanda, After Caroline and Haunting Rachel are all on my keeper shelf....Then comes Stealing Shadows...a powerful book...
CSailor - readers are *very* happy about that, Kay! ^_^
Tipai - well I loved it that they decided to NOT make us wait
CSailor - did Sherryl ask her question? or is she prolonging Jay's torture? ^_-
Jay - Okay, here goes - how long did it take to write the Delaney series, and have you considered re-releasing them? Also, do you know when the Stealing Shadows series is going to be released in Australia? And also - I LOVE your books! )
SandraW - Didn't Jay volunteer to give her turn to me? <ducking>
Sherryl - I am just commenting my little heart out...no ??? at this time...lol
Tipai - hahhahahha
Jay - Too Late!
Sherryl - and what's more....Jay loves torture....huh Jay?
Jay - Ooooh, bring on the gerbils!
CSailor - gerbils? I'm not sure I want to know... :\
Sherryl - lol
KayH - Glad to hear it, Jay! As for the Delaney series, each "set" of books took a different abount of time, spread out over about three or four years, as I recall. I'd love to see them reprinted; that's Bantam's call, not mine. And Stealing Shadows should actually be out in Australia -- I think.
Jay - Sorry - unrelated joke - use your imagination!
Cissy - spin is next (tiggedy2, Tasha, Tipai, JL, Mari, SandraW, cindy in line)
Tipai - csailor no you dont!!! LOL
CSailor - that's what I'm afraid of, Jay!
Jay - I looked, Kay and they don't even have a listing for it!
KayH - The Richard Gere gerbil joke? <G>
spin - thanks for the enjoyable reading Kay and please hurry the publishers on the reprinting and how soon after SS will the next ones be published
CSailor - actually, that should be a
KayH - Sorry, Jay. It was just a guess on my part. Could you order it through Amazon?
Sherryl - ?
psg - hey you left out me!! i'm after tipai....i think
Jay - *grin* Something like that!
Cissy - spin, you're next (Tiggedy2, Tasha, psg, Tipai, JL, Mari, SandraW, cindy, Sherryl are in line)
KayH - Spin, Hiding in the Shadows comes out next week; Out of the Shadows comes out the week of Oct. 31.
CSailor - I hope they rerelease the Delaneys--my copies are getting in bad shape. *sigh*
Tipai - wow...yahoo!!! doing a little jig...on that one
Camby - I need to get going. Thanks for taking the time to chat with us Kay!
cindy - Wow, that's fast!!!
Cissy - Tiggedy2, you're next (Tasha, psg, Tipai, JL, Mari, SandraW, cindy, Sherryl are in line)
spin - great add a couple of months and they'll all be here for christmas - jumping in the street
Tipai - I was so excited about Kay being here I forgot my latte and now its cold...YUCK
Jay - CSailor - it took me 7 years to get the whole collection - but I did it! *grinning proudly*
CSailor - cool--the last one comes out on Halloween!
Sara - nuke it Tipai
Tiggedy2 - I will try this again. Hi Kay, my name is Lisa and I am new to your books. I am reading Stealing Shadows and I am enjoying it. Which of your names do you use for most of your paranomal writing? And if I mailed you a copy of one of your books, with postage inclued, would you autograph it? Thanks.
Tipai - LOL sara its downstairs and I might miss something....
Tiggedy2 - And please forgive the typos.
Sara - true, true!! you might!
KayH - Hi, Lisa. The only name I use is the Kay Hooper one; I used Kay Robbins for about eight books years ago, but don't use a pen name now.
CSailor - well, I don't have *all* of the Delaneys--mostly just Kay's stuff. ^_^
SandraW - Didn't you volunteer to give me your turn, Tipai? <g>
Sherryl - nope...Mari...still here
KayH - And, sure. My web site has the PO box; just send it there, and I'd be happy to sign and return.
Cissy - Tasha is up next (psg, Tipai, JL, Mari, SandraW, cindy, Sherryl are in line)
Jay - I got all 14 of them!
Tipai - LOL that was psg
Tasha - Thanks, my question was already asked and answered. Next?
CSailor - I think I have all of the contemporary Delaneys, but decided to get only Kay's ones for the historicals...
Tiggedy2 - Great Kay!!!!! Thank you. I have to run all. Goodnight and Love.
JenWagner - Kay's is so great. When I told her one of my favorites of hers, IF THERE BE DRAGONS, was falling apart, she sent me a new one!! Can you believe that?!?! I keep it on a special shelf now. <G>
KayH - Hey, Jen!
psg - i loved how the town in Stealing Shadows didn't kill the dogs and cats in the pound. is that something they do in your town??
Tipai - wow Jen thats great!!!
Celeste - Hi Helena
JenWagner - Hi Kay! <waving> Couldn't miss your talk.
Katd1d - If There Be Dragons is a FUN book
KayH - psg, that was wishful thinking on my part. Though my local humane society is no-kill.
CSailor - I thought that the pound didn't kill the *healthy* ones.
Cissy - Tipai is up next (JL, Mari, SandraW, cindy, Sherryl are in line)
psg - the dogs were all great. i love animals in a story
Jay - We have some like that over here.....don't know how they manage it though!
CSailor - Jen, does that mean that the book is on a special shrine on your shelf?
Tipai - <G> its me again...i have two questions this time 1. how long were you writing before your first book was published? and 2. Ever been approached to have your books turned into a movie for TV? and if so would you?
KayH - Tipai, I was writing only a few months -- seriously -- before I sold my first one. I was lucky. <G> As for the movies, we've been "approached" several times, but no sales yet. I hear Miramar is interested in the Shadows books ....
Cissy - JL is next (Mari, SandraW, cindy, Sherryl in line)
CSailor - If only I can find a copy of IN SERENA'S WEB. *sigh*
JenWagner - CSailor, I have lights above my shelves, so it truly does have a "shrine" look. LOL Only other fans can appreciate this. I'd love to put her whole Men of Mystery line there too, but no room. <g>
Jay - Oh cool!
psg - cool
Tipai - wow...fantastic...if it goes though I hope they stick close to the books
SandraW - Oh wow, now I have to cast the Shadows books in my own mind. LOL
JL - Kay, hi again. You said no question is out of bounds. Um, about your earnings.. In the US we don't like to talk what money we make, unless we're Martha Stewart and hit the billion dollar mark, or a politician. Can you give some info about how lucrative writing has been for you? Is any of this info on authors published or available for perusing somewhere?
CSailor - Had to borrow my friend's copy.
CSailor - Jen, which one was the Men of Mystery? was that the museum one?
psg - ?
Tipai - ?
Jay - ?
SandraW - Haunt ebay and mass-mail the book search places in the back of Romantic Times, CSailor.
KayH - JL, when I sold my first novel, I was paid $2500 dollars -- and royalties brought that up to several thousand. Now, I make ... more. It varies, but to give you an idea, the Shadows books paid me about a quarter million each. After 20 years of hard work, mind you!
JenWagner - CSailor, yes that one had the museum in it and all the hunky heros. She had a twist in Quinn's story that I hadn't expected. She's good at that. <vbg>
Cissy - Mari is next (SandraW, cindy, Sherryl,psg,Tipai,Jay in line)
Jay - *there's that bouncing again* *sheepish grin - patience is not one of my virtues!*
SandraW - About time your talent was rewarded, Kay. Good for you!
CSailor - wow! sounds like you can live off of your author earnings, Kay. Cool.
Mari - Does the re-release with Bantam include your books under other names? And do you have a website?
Celeste - Hi Shar
Celeste - Good for you Kay and after all the years of work, it should pay off.
KayH - Yes, I make a very good living -- and I'm very grateful for it!
CSailor - Quinn was the thief, right? I won't ask what the twist is, since I think I know, and it's a spoiler anyway.
KayH - Mari, my website is www.kayhooper.com
KayH - And everything released now is under the Hooper name.
Cissy - SandraW is next (cindy, Sherryl, psg, Tipai, Jay, Katd1d are in line)
SandraW - Do you enjoy working in "series"? And by that, I mean several books with inter-related characters. Like your wonderful Hagen Series. And is it more difficult to write inter-related stories?
Jay - Sandra - weren't you going to give me your turn?
KayH - Ooops -- I mean, any releases -- including the Kay Robbins books -- are now under the Kay Hooper name.
psg - cool, another website to add to my favorites.
CSailor - oh, that reminds me--looks like the website likes only Internet Explorer, 'cause I can't get the book cover pics on my home computer...
SandraW - Too late! LOL
Mari - Thanks.
KayH - Sandra, I love working with series. So much fun. Trilogies are so fun I'm working on another one now to follow the Shadows series.
Tipai - Oh goodie something to look forward to
Shar - Kay, I wanted to say that I really enjoyed THE WIZARD OF SEATTLE. It's on my keeper shelf.
Dragons - ?
CSailor - ?
KayH - Sorry, Sailor -- I've been told that before. We're in the process of building a new website (same address) which should be more ... universal. <G>
Celeste - ?
cindy - I love your books Kay, be they paperbacks or hardcovers. Will you write any more gothic/regency types again or stay more mainstream/series?
Cissy - That can be fixed in the coding of the site, CSailor
SandraW - Wonderful! I love stories with beloved characters that you get to keep track of.
KayH - Thanks, Shar! That's still my all-time favorite book.
Cissy - cindy, you're next (Sherryl, psg, Tipai, Jay, Katd1d are in line)
Jay - *reaching for the paper bag....*
JenWagner - Ooohhh..another paranormal trilogy, I wonder?!?
cindy - Also, how many books are in your repertory?
JL - ?
KayH - Cindy, I'm likely to stay in the suspense/thriller vein, at least for a while. I'm having too much fun to leave. <G>
SandraW - Just for future reference, does Jay's hyperventilating usually work? <g>
Tipai - better late than never...<G>
KayH - Cindy, I've written more than 60, if that's what you mean. Romance, mystery, fantasy, thrillers ...
Dragons - Any chance of a hint about what the next trilogy will be?
Cissy - Kay, we have 9 people still in line with questions. How long can you stay?
Mari - ?
Cissy - make that 10
Jay - *sigh* No - but it's fun anyway! LOL!
Cissy - Nope, Sandra
cindy - I know I've got to get organized and find out just how many I still need to get!!
KayH - Dragons, my next trilogy is one I'm calling my "Evil" trilogy. Suspense-thrillers, with paranormal elements.
Sara - SandraW, no, it doesn't!!
KayH - As long as you want me to, Cissy!
SandraW - I have to go, but thanks for so many years of enjoyment, Kay! And I look forward to many more. Night, all!
Cissy - ?
Sara - cause if they won't let me do it, then she can't either! <G>
spin - just wants attention sandra LOL
Tipai - lol I feel like a kid for christmas thats so exciting to find out!
Jay - *hole blown in first bag, groping for second - sliding to floor from broken chair*
KayH - Bye, Sandra! Thanks for coming!
Cissy - Sherryl, you're next (psg, Tipai, Jay, Dragons, CSailor, Celeste, JL, Mari, Cissy are in line)
Cissy - hey, if *I* can't break in line, no one can!
Jay - Kay - they're all pickin' on me!
Sherryl - My good night comment is this...I love your work and I thank you for all the hours of reading..Happy writing to you....thanks for coming...
KayH - Poor Jay. <G>
spin - Jay your aussie tendancies are showing ppppleasesss try to behave- have a little dignity
Cissy - lol, spin
Jay - Hah - I don't come from a race that has a deep affection for sheep......LOL!
Cissy - psg, you're next (Tipai, Jay, Dragons, CSailor, Celeste, JL, Mari, Cissy are in line)
CSailor - would a stack of paper bags help, Jay? <g>
Tasha - Thanks for coming Kay, good night . . .
Jay - *working on number three, crumpled in a heap on the floor*
psg - i was wondering if you have any little stories in your head that you might sell to Sil Int Mom. or Temptation
spin - ouch - that could go for those funny things that hop around aimlesly too u know LOL
CSailor - wow, more room is opening up...
KayH - psg -- I sold two IMs years ago -- I have the rights back now. Honestly, I'm writing such different stuff these days that they wouldn't fit Silhouette.
KayH - And Bantam wouldn't like it. <G>
Jay - Ever tried to catch one of the rotters?
Cissy - Tipai, you're next (Jay, Dragons, CSailor, Celeste, JL, Mari, Cissy are in line)
psg - *snrk* ok.
JenWagner - No, you've definitely gotten too big for the category lines.
cindy - ?
CSailor - oh, I remember those. archeologists, I think they were, or treasure hunters. something like that
Tipai - let me say that im loving this..ok my next question is for todays writers should they get an agent? and do you miss writing for loveswept series or do you prefer how you write now as apposed to the series writing. Im sorry if that doesnt make any sense.
Jay - Go Tipai! Go Tipai! *Jay waving pompoms*
Tipai - LOL jay keep your pants on!!! hahahhahahaa
cindy - That was one of my questions, Tipai! Good one!
psg - linda howard just did one, but i think she was just finishing off a storyline....probably won't do another either.
Tipai - thanks cindy
Katd1d - Before I say good-night, Kay, I would like to say that I have never been disappointed in your books and have always enjoyed them. My two favorites are If There Be Dragons and The Wizard of Seattle. Keep Writing !
KayH - Tipai, I think any writer today should probably get an agent; the market is just too tough. As for whether I miss Loveswept days ... yes, I do. I've had one or two "little" stories pop into my head that would have fit nicely into series. But I really do love what I'm writing now.
KayH - Um ... I think Linda is scheduled to write more for Silhouette ... but not soon, I think.
Cissy - Okay everyone, brace yourselves... Jay, you're next (Dragons, CSailor, Celeste, JL, Mari, Cissy, cindy are in line)
Tipai - ok thanks Kay
KayH - Thank you, Kat! And goodnight.
Jay - Woohoo!
Tipai - should we cover our ears and anchor down? lol
Jay - Oh God - after all that I've forgotten what I wanted to ask!
KayH - I'm braced for Jay. <G>
Tipai - hahahahhahahahaha
shy - Such a short comment for such a long wait Jay!
KayH - LOL!
spin - comon Jay were waiting on u
CSailor - you were just too excited. maybe after you calm down a bit...
Tipai - I wrote down a note so I wouldnt forget
Jay - No! Kay, where do you get your ideas from?
shy - OOps
Cissy - *shaking my head sadly*
Jay - interests etc?
Jay - Oh God - I'm tripping over my keyboard!
Jay - *breathing in bag again*
KayH - Jay! Where do I get my ideas? Out of my head. LOL!
JenWagner - Deep breath, Jay. <vbg> Kay won't bite.
spin - too much hyper - typical aussie all wind and no ? LOL
Jay - LOL! I meant - what are your interests?
Dragons - Jay, take a deep breath and try again, soon!
kamy - LOL
KayH - Honestly, ideas are the easy part. Turning them into a story ... now THAT'S hard.
Jay - That still didn't come out right - God, just shoot me!
Tipai - AMEN
kamy - ?
KayH - My interests? Like most writers, I'm interested in almost everything. Have the Biography Channel on right now ...
Cissy - Kay, don't you subscribe to that secret magazine "Ideas for Writers" ?
Tipai - LOL i meant that for Kays comment not yours jan
shy - Hi Cris
Tipai - jay i mean
Cissy - Hi cris!
Jay - *Jay smacking self in forehead*
KayH - Oh, yeah, Cissy ... forgot about that. (Traitor!)
spin - dont temp me Jay i'm the closest to u too
CSailor - hi cris. which cris are you? <g>
cris - hi all, sorry I'm so late, wanted to hear everything, but I'll catch back up on the transcript
cindy - Hi Cris
Jay - Magazine? What magazine?
Cissy - oops, that's right, it's a secret
Jay - Just try it lady!
Cissy - Dragons, you're next (CSailor, Celeste, JL, Mari, Cissy, cindy, kamy are in line)
Sara - It is a secret Jay!!
CSailor - hey, cool icon. ^_^
Jay - Oh no you don't, Cissy! Give!
KayH - Bad Cissy. Very bad Cissy.
Dragons - What made you decide to go with the paranormal line on suspense?
Jay - *wailing* I wanna know!
spin - I have U know I'm a good shot - where would u like me to shot u?
Tipai - I have to go Kay let me say thank you so much for taking the time to talk with us this evening. I for one am deeply appreciative for it. Goodnight all and sweet dreams.
Cissy - CSailor, I do believe cris is one of our fabulous writer-buddies (Feehan)
JenWagner - Night, Tipai!!
Sara - Night, Tipai!! good to have you here, come back!!
CSailor - jay, you just have to read the transcript later.
KayH - Dragons, it was a natural evolution. I always follow my nose, and it was leading me in that direction. I love the paranormal ... love suspense ... love romance. Made sense to me. <G>
KayH - Bye, Tipai!
spin - c ya tipai
Tipai - night jen and really congradulations...maybe one day I can say Im published too!!!
CSailor - I just wanted to check, Cissy.
Jay - I could be a famous author in disguise, you know....*looking hopeful*
Cissy - Night, Tipai - come back anytime
Tipai - i will...promise I LOVE IT
CSailor - sounds good to me, Kay!
Cissy - it's working, Jay!
JenWagner - You will one day, Tipai!!! We all worried about it!
cris - love her stories, want to hear everything!
psg - i hate being scared....but i love being scared. know what i mean?? i loved the book.
Cissy - CSailor, you're next (Celeste, JL, Mari, Cissy, cindy, kamy are in line)
Dragons - <G> thanks kay
KayH - I'm glad, psg!
Jay - *Jay chewing on paper bag* *sniff*
CSailor - okee dokee. Kay, were you planning to continue any of your series stuff that you did in Loveswept? I'm asking because I thought there would a sequel to THE HAUNTING OF JOSIE (I think it was). The one with the cat?
Cissy - Jay