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Interview and Giveaway with Holly Black!
Today, I’m so excited to have Holly Black with us to answer a few questions!
Holly Black is a best-selling author of contemporary fantasy novels for kids, teens, and adults. She is the author of the Modern Faerie Tale series (Tithe, Valiant, and Ironside), The Spiderwick Chronicles (with Tony DiTerlizzi), and The Good Neighbors graphic novels (with Ted Naifeh). Her most current books are The Poison Eaters and Other Stories, a collection of short fiction, White Cat, the first book in The Curse Worker series, and her newest release, Red Glove, Book 2 in the Curse Worker series!
Also up for grabs is a copy of White Cat, which will go to one lucky winner!
*Giveaway Details*
Giveaway is now CLOSED! Thanks to everyone that entered!
Holly, I’m so thrilled to have you on the blog! Thanks so much for stopping by!I absolutely loved White Cat and Red Glove is just as amazing! For those that haven’t read this series, can you tell us a bit about it?
HB: I’m so glad that you enjoyed the books. They’ve been so much fun to write.
WHITE CAT and RED GLOVE take place in an alternate world that’s a lot like ours except there’s magic, magic is illegal, and as a result, controlled by the mob.
WHITE CAT and RED GLOVE take place in an alternate world that’s a lot like ours except there’s magic, magic is illegal, and as a result, controlled by the mob.
Cassel Sharpe comes from a family of grifters and curse workers. He believes he murdered his best friend, Lila, with whom he was in love – and has no idea why he would have done it. When he wakes up on the roof of his dorm room, with no idea how he got there, he starts to realize that maybe his memories are hiding more than they’re revealing. So he has to investigate his past and figure out who he really is and what he’s really done.
What kind of research did you do for White Cat, and did you have help?
HB: In some ways WHITE CAT came out of my own love of reading about con artists. I’ve read a lot of hardboiled fiction and am really interested in noir, so that was one part of what pushed me to write this book, but the other was reading true crime books. In particular, SON OF A GRIFTER, about a kid who had grown up in a criminal family and his journey to find his own personal morality inspired me. But the other book that I found to be incredibly helpful was THE BIG CON, which details how cons work step-by-step. Plus, I know lots of shady people, which is always helpful in creating authenticity. HB: Actually, when I started, I thought WHITE CAT was going to be the only book. About halfway through, I realized I had too much story to get where I needed to with the characters, especially emotionally. That’s when I realized this was going to be a series. I had to go back to my editor and explain this, which I did over the course of a cab ride to a conference – with lots of hand gestures. I think she thought I was crazy, but she agreed to go ahead with it.Now I’m trying to decide if BLACK HEART is the last book or not…
What were some of your favorite books/authors as a child?
HB: I loved Lloyd Alexander, Madeline L’Engle when I was a kid, and when I was a teenager, I was all about Tanith Lee and Anne Rice. I must have read INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE fifty times in eighth grade.
Is there anything you absolutely have to have to write? Anything that gets the creative juices flowing?
HB: Coffee, coffee, and more coffee. But more seriously, I was once given the advice to never associate any habits with writing, in case I needed to write when I couldn’t have whatever that habit demanded. I try to stick to that. I have written all over the world, on the road and at home, in all different circumstances.
When you’re not writing great fiction, what do you like to do to unwind?
HB: I like reading and planning bizarre themed parties.
Is there something about yourself that you can share that a lot of people might not know?
HB: I have a hairless cat named Lily. Actually, that’s not really all that secret since I am holding her on my Twitter icon. Okay, I bet not that many people know that I grew up on the Jersey Shore.
Are there any upcoming projects that you can share with us, or teasers?
HB: I just finished the manuscript for BLACK HEART, the third book in the series, and I think people will be surprised how it ends.
Thanks so much for stopping by the blog! It was an absolute pleasure!
144 Responses to “Interview and Giveaway with Holly Black!”
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Sounds like a fascinating read and I absolutely love the cover!!
danaan at gmx dot at
Great interview & thanks for the giveaway! I've been meaning to read this book forever!
Hannah @ Paperback Treasures
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I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/PbackTreasures/status/54909366297563136
Hannah @ Paperback Treasures
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Great Interview and giveaway!
Clarissa Pereira
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I've read Tithe and love it. Thanks for the giveaway!
darlyn225 at gmail dot com
I think these books sound great. Red Glove is on the top of my TBR right now, so I'd love to have this one!
annettesspot@gmail.com
Sounds like a great series!
andreat78@yahoo.com
I love Holly Black's books, thanks for the giveaway.
NC
bookishlilly@gmail.com
Amazing Intervie and Giveaway!
Holly Black is such a great author.
Would love to win! =) Please count me in
Thanks…
~Clarissa
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Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/blissfulriz18/status/54914827864375297
~Clarissa
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No need to enter me. I just wanted to read the interview. I love reading about con artists too…I don't know why. I'm going to look into those books she talked about.
Great interview and thanks for the giveaway!
artgiote at gmail dot com
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artgiote at gmail dot com
Awesome looking book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Ashley Collins
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Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/xXHarlequinn/status/54934480133165056
I have heard great things about White Cat, I so want to read it!
danceislove27(at)gmail(dot)com
Tweeted it- http://twitter.com/#!/arick01/status/54937233999921152
I love that Holly Black plans "bizarre themed parties"!! I have tons of ideas for those but haven't had the opportunity to have any since I'm broke and my friends are all in different cities now that we're done school.
I'd love to be entered! Great interview– Holly Black is an interesting person!
emmanemgirl@gmail.com
Thanks for the great interview!
You can really tell that Holly Black grew up in New Jersey and knows it well- I love how all her books are set there.
bibliophile17@gmail.com
name:Petra B.
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awesome interview
& thanks so much for having this giveaway!
Diana
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I would love to be entered!
Jen
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Http://lratrandom.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the chance to win. I love Holly Black!
Tammy Dahle
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I would absolutely love to win, I adore Holly Black
Vivien
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I've been meaning to get around to this series for so long, I love Holly Black ♥
Thanks for a great interview =]
cbcowley@gmail.com
I love the interview! The research and inspiration part really got me! It's nice to read about stuff like that.
I've read great reviews about White Cat, some not so good too. But I have a feeling I'll like this novel!
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
I tweeted – http://twitter.com/#!/precious_shusky/status/54976470732386304
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Ashley Holt
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Ashley Holt
TWEETED-http://twitter.com/#!/Holt9102/status/54981431625121792
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I've recently started reading White Cat and it's awesome! I borrowed it from a friend and I would love to have my own copy – Holly's writing rocks!:D
Great interview! And thanks for the giveaway!
xoxo
Andreea
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Thanks for your great stories! I devoured White Cat and can't wait to read Red Glove. Hopefully, you'll get your fill of good coffee while in Seattle for the SCBWI conference. See you then.
winterhansen@gmail.com
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Great interview! I had a hairless guinea pig when I was in high school!
Thebookishbrunette@gmail.com
I love her work!
Ricki
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oh Holly Black
is such a great and versatile writer. Red Glove will be amazing.
terilhack at yahoo dot com
Thank you for the chance! I have never read anything by Holly Black, but I would love to!
Phanee
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l really love the sound of this series, thanks for the interview and giveaway
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Thank you for this giveaway!
Jeanne
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Thanks so much for the chance =D
Would love to win!
Kelsey
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I've read so much good about these books and it's on my wihlist. Thanks for the giveaway!
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tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Elysianfield/status/55018167071809536
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thank you! and interesting interview. i love learning new things about authors
katie_tp(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks for the interview & giveaway =)
babblingbookworm(AT)hotmail(DOT)com
I enjoyed the interview. I always wanted a hairless cat, I think they are really cute.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com
I've been wanting to read 'The Curse Workers' series. Thanks for giving away a copy of the first book and nice interview with Holly!
-Danah
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-Danah
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White Cat sounds like a fantastic story. I've always enjoyed stories and movies featuring con artists. Right now one of my favorite TV shows is White Collar, which is about a con artists working with the FBI. I think the cover is fabulous as well.
Barbara Elness
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I'd love to read this. Thanks for the giveaway!
Erin L.
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I really want to read these books, heard great thing about 'em.
Thanks for the international giveaway =D
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Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/_slycat/status/55049508500930560
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I LOVED White Cat. Can't wait for Red Glove!
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I love the cover! Sounds like a great book! Thnaks for the giveaway, please count me in.
kah_cherub@hotmail.com
Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. Tore923@aol.com
I would love to win this book. Your a new author to me but I've been hearing so many great things about your books. Thanks for entering me in your giveaway.
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I shared on Twitter:
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I loved, loved, loved White Cat! And I'm looking forward to buying my own copy of Red Glove. Jersey Shore…that's interesting. Hairless cat, lots ofcoffee, and bizarre themed parties. I'd like to get into your mind.
Lindadao2060 at yahoo dot com
I have wanted to read the book. Thanks for having the giveaway. Ke7yca@gmail.com
Tweeted because everyone needs to know:
http://mobile.twitter.com/linda2060/status/55102127843983360
Tweet >>>
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Andrea Newkirk
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Thank you or the chance at a great giveaway! I enjoyed reading the interview with Holly and am excited to read her novels.
Andrea Newkirk
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Sounds like a fascinating premise, the Mob controlling magic.
I like to read about conmen so I think this might be up my alley.
Thanks for the giveaway and for opening it to worldwide entries.
Please enter me.
Carol T
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Great interview!
frosy90@hotmail.com
I really like these book covers! Great interview! Thanks for the giveaway!
Stephanie- thegirlonfire
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Thanks so much for this giveaway! Can't wait to read this
Lisa – mssammydean(at)hotmail(dot)com
Tweet – http://twitter.com/#!/mssammydean/status/55166532430467072
Awesome giveaway and interview count me in please.
frellathon(at)gmail(dot)com
I tweeted the giveaway
http://twitter.com/frellathon/status/55168244331458561
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I LOVE your work. I SO have my fingers crossed!!
marypres@gmail.com
I've been wanting to read this one! thanks for the giveaway
hoping that randomness strikes me as the winner lol
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Extra entries:
tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/TheJay2xA/status/55217376756637696
Blog:
http://readinghobby2.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-bookish-ways-interview-and-giveaway.html
i enjoyed the interview…thanks for the giveaway!!!!
janhvi
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I've read so many reviews of White Cat and Red Glove in the past month and every one of them has been positive. I have not been fortunate enough to have been exposed to Holly's writing before, so I plan on reading her books as soon as possible.
sarah.setar@gmail.com
I've tweeted at:
http://twitter.com/#!/SweetNSensible
I don't know how to find the direct link to my tweet, sorry.
I've @mentioned you, though.
Thanks
sarah.setar@gmail.com
Thank you for the giveaway! Great interview too
smith_p43[at]sky[dot]com
I am in. misadevilgirl at seznam dot cz
Great giveaway
Great giveaway!
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I also tweeted about the giveaway here http://twitter.com/#!/aliciacald/status/55324781121249280
Thank you for the lovely interview and giveaway!
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LOVE THIS!
@augustomoitas
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I would like to read this one! Thanks for interview and giveaway
Syki
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Syki
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I'd love to read this book. Wonderful giveaway.
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Carina
Sounds like an awesome book!
swaggirl01 at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/Chrissie123123/status/55386094010777600
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I loved this book and really want my own copy! Thanks so much!
jasminediana13(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks so much for the great giveaway! I just recently read this book and I fell in love.
thestoryqueen@hotmail.com
Thanks again!
I would love to get my hands on this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
bookflamereviews@gmail.com
Such a great give away! Thank you!
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Love her Spiderwick Chronicles and can't wait to read this series.
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Thanks for the giveaway.
Jennifer
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Thanks for the giveaway! I've been wanting to read the book for so long but money is tight lately, so finger crossed!
Love Holly and her writing!
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Thanks for the interview! Holly is an amazing writer and it was great seeing you chat with her.
I would love to win this book….count me in!
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Oh, and I tweeted too =D
http://twitter.com/#!/RachyBee/status/55545025064484864
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Thank you so much for hosting this amazing giveaway! I've heard such wonderful things about this book/series…I cannot wait to read it!
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I've been wanting to read these books — thanks for the giveaway!
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great giveaway! I'm looking for some great summer reads right now
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Thanks so much for the giveaway!
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I have heard so many great things about this series! There has been so much hype for this new book! Excited to read it!
TaraTagli at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/TaraLin/status/56048235780915200
TWEET!
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This series sounds interesting. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Thank you for the giveaway! I've been wanting to read White Cat.
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great giveaway!!thanks for this;))I would love to read this book.
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thanks for this giveaway!!;))
Great interview guys. I have been seeing this series everywhere and I am dying to get them. I am so with you, Interview With the Vampire definitely started it all I believe, at least for me anyway. I would love to hear more about those bizarre theme parties, need pictures LOL! Thank you guys for the great interview and giveaway, good luck to everyone
Here is my tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/harleyquinn0887/status/56532294248308736
My blog:
http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/
(mentioned on the right hand sidebar)
And my email:
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Thanks for the giveaway! I really want to read this book (:
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Thanks for the giveaway! Can't wait to read Red Glove!
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Thanks for the giveaway! I really want to read this book >.<
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Great Interview and giveaway!
I really want to read this book!
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I tweet this too!
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I've posted it on my facebook too!
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This series sounds really good. Please enter me in the giveaway.
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Thanks for the chance to win!
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Thanks for the interview and giveaway. I have been wanting to read this book.
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Tweet: http://twitter.com/Melanie_2006/status/56846675326672896
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I love Holly's work! I will never tire of her Spiderwick Chronicles or her Curse Workers.
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Linda @ Most Important Letter
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Here's my blog post! http://mostimportantletter.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/contest-roundup-9/
Linda @ Most Important Letter
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Thanks for the giveaway !!!
I love the over.
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I tweeted this :
http://twitter.com/dien_da/status/56860205031497728
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Love to win this book. Love Holly Black books.
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Thanks so much!
Brooke
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Thank you.
kjovus
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I tweeted at
http://twitter.com/#!/kjovus
But I have only had my account going for a few days so I don't know if I posted the link correctly.
kjovus
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Awesome! Consider me entered.
I love holly black so much. i'm super excited every time i get one of her books
Thanks! I haven't read anything from Holly Black yet, but so many people loves White Cat!
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I haven't read any of Holly Black's books yet, but I'd love to start with White Cat! Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
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nice thank you!
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wicked! read this book and loved it! just havent gotten around to buy it so it would be awesome to win this!
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thanks again for this awesome contest!
i would really like to read this book!
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jenny chen
Great giveaway, thanks!
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Thank u for this awesome giveaway.
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I tweeted this giveaway here:
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