M. writes,
Is it true that you ended Kate series because you are divorcing? Because people are saying that.
To quote Catalina, “My ability to even has been severely compromised.”
Short Answer.
If we were divorcing, this would be a private matter. 🙂 One we wouldn’t be discussing publicly. But for your peace of mind, I asked Gordon is we were divorcing, and he said, “I hope not.”
Long Answer.
Since finishing MAGIC TRIUMPHS, we have co-written two novels, IRON AND MAGIC and SWEEP OF THE BLADE, and a novella Diamond Fire. We are now working on our third novel since Kate 10, SAPPHIRE FLAMES. So we have clearly written together after the series ended, something these “people” haven’t taken into account.
Also, we just bought a new set of wedding rings, which are due to arrive on 13th. So at the moment, we do not have any plans to divorce. That may change. I don’t want to jinx anything here, but if we do divorce, I probably won’t tell you about it until it’s absolutely necessary. Normally we would be responding to an email like this privately, but since this was a subject of discussion between several readers, we felt the need to make a more public response.
We ended Kate series, because we were both tired of writing it. There comes a point where creatively you are done with the series. The characters have gone through their evolution, the locations have been explored, and as a writer, you find yourself unintentionally repeating yourself.
For example, as I sit here, I will write you a fresh, new, not copy and paste description of the Unicorn Lane. See how many similarities you can find to the existing books. Keep in mind I am purposefully trying to come up with a new description.
The Unicorn Lane slashed through once vibrant Downtown like a stab wound. And like a stab wound, it bled wild magic even during the strongest tech, turning it into a magical minefield. In the Unicorn Lane, abandoned trash spawned monsters and rocks grew teeth. Cast-out warlocks, hunted by their covens, loup shapeshifters, and mages driven insane by their power sought refuge there, only to be devoured by a piece of old furniture or a strangled by a dangling power cable warped by the powers beyond their understanding.
We’ve described Unicorn Lane over ten times. At this point it’s like chewing old gum. Every time you describe something as a writer, you work on the word choice and sentence structure, until it says exactly what you wanted it to say and evokes just the right feeling within the reader. It’s as perfect as you can make it. And then, in the next book, you have to create a new-sounding version of perfect that still elicits the same emotional reaction. But you already have that perfect version from the first time. You already did it. It becomes an exercise in verbal contortion.
We know you love the series. We left it open ended enough, so we can pick it up and continue with Kate or other character’s adventures, if the inspiration strikes. Right now we have no news on this front. We are too busy trying to wrangle Grandma Frida and her new armored toy under control before she levels half of Houston. 🙂
jewelwing says
Are these the same people who are saying …never mind; that would be shooting political fish in a barrel.
Everything you write is worth reading. I think it’s great you are going in a different direction from Kate. And you could go back to almost any character from that world, or from any of your worlds, and go off in another direction and it would be great. I very much look forward to reading about Catalina’s adventures in detection! Or whatever comes up next. It’s all good.
Judy B says
+1
Sarah says
+1
berryblu says
+1
Kat M. says
Thank you for keeping us safe from Grandma Frida. I like Houston. It’s where I keep my stuff.
😀
Carol says
Woo-Hoo! for Grandma Frida!!
Hope says
I hadn’t heard the rumors. I try to stay out of the fray. Plus, having gone through it myself, I’d assume y’all would prefer privacy to soothing panicked fans. Hope we get to see the rings!! Looking forward to new horizons!
Siobhan says
Exactly! WTF, divorce is incredibly painful even when it’s relatively amicable. So let’s make YOUR divorce all about ME.
Violet says
Grandma Frida needs to get under control….just enough but not too much. Lol.
Leena says
+1 (cue maniacal laughter and evil grin)
Gail says
Like you said before, Kate & Curran deserved their HEA.
Keep writing. It is soooooo appreciated!!!
Jessica says
Well said!
Sherrie says
I had not heard about the “divorce” and I do not understand how people come up with this stuff. Love all of your stories and love your blog, which I find just as entertaining as your stories!! Thank you for sharing your imagination with the rest of us! XOXO
Rossana says
You give us enough of yourselves. Fans have no right to claim more or make up stuff or theorise on your personal life.
Catalina is the perfect metaphor- we should not love you in a toxic way.
YvetteZ says
Well said!
LINDSAY says
+1
VeronicaK says
+1
Tess says
Also yes to this
Annamal says
Here here!
Rita says
+1
Siobhan says
+1
Caro says
Very true.
Lisa in Seattle says
Phew. 😉
seantheaussie says
Superstitious bastard that I am, I am glad you didn’t jinx things. One should never tempt the Gods.
Cheryl M says
I adore Grandma Frida. She is my hero, and having never visited Houston, I’m glad someone is keeping it safe so I can see it someday. As for the divorce speculations, I put it in the same category as the stuff I see in the National Enquirer – trash. Enjoy the new rings’
Nancy C. says
??♀️??♀️??♀️
I can’t believe the things people come up with. It’s ridiculous.
Yay Grandma Frida ??????
Gwen says
Honestly, I love where Kate ended. There is nothing worse than a series that had gone too far and it feels like the author is just phoning it in because they are contacted for x number of books in the series.
Erin S. Burns says
So much this @Gwen
A few of my former auto buys are like that. I can’t even make myself start their new stuff because I fear for the horrible awkwardness that might be the end
Tasha A says
Ditto to both of these comments. I have two series that are never ending that I just don’t read anymore. The characters grow at a snail’s pace because the author just doesn’t want to stop or doesn’t know how to stop. Loved the way Kate’s books ended.
Can’t wait for more Grandma Frida!!
Le Ann says
I thought you had said from the beginning, Kate was a 10 series book. As a reader, I feel the need for some closure. If a story is going to be told as a series, that is the writer(s)’ creative choice. As a reader, it is hard to keep track over 10 books… waiting for the next one. I really appreciated that Hidern Legacy was written as a trilogy with room to grow. Love the novella. Looking forward to Catalina’s story coming. I love all your stories. Thank you! Happy Holidays to you and your family! No comments on the private matter. ?
sarafina says
In the beginning Kate was a 7 book series. It grew.
Jacqueline Nicholson says
Things are great with my hubby too. And, Yes! It would be a private matter. Love you guys writing style. Read all y’all books.
Andri/Kaylenn says
I adore Grandma Frida, and I hadn’t heard those rumors. People clearly don’t pay attention here, since you mentioned the new wedding bands some time back. =)
Sarah Jackson says
This! Exactly what I thought…insert eye roll here.
Jeni says
While I am certainly glad you are still going strong, I’m very sorry you even had to answer that question. Maybe the “people” saying it should going us on this blog as well as your other social media outlets more often to see just how much our crazy, loving, and kind authors let us know what’s going on.
Thank you for that btw. Some days my life overwhelms me and it’s nice to know I’m not alone in that.
Pklagrange says
I hadn’t heard that either. Crazy! I love your books. I’ve been cooking all afternoon and popped in my ear pods so I could listen (for the countless time) to Magic Breaks. I just picked it at random and your fabulous writing has drawn me in again. Please write what you want when you want and I will read it! Thank goodness, however, that for now we won’t be “one of those kids!” ?
Teresa says
Magic breaks is fabulous. I agree with you. Listened to it last week. Started Magic Slays, equally good.
Siobhan says
“Thank goodness, however, that for now we won’t be “one of those kids!”“
LOLOLOL! I can totally see the BDH standing around waiting for Gordon to pick us up after ballet lesson and get us to his house for dinner and reading, before dropping us at work the next day. When Ilona picks us up the next day, running late and arguing with Gordon about the fact that she’s 10 minutes late, and she needs to be more punctual, while she lambastes him with “tins of beanie weenies do not constitute dinner!”
The BDH sadly waiting in the rain for I & G to finish arguing… AGAIN.
Ok, my husband just came and asked me what I was giggling at and there was no way I could explain.
LisaV says
Your grace while dealing with crazy people, nosy people, nasty people, clueless people, and fake people is truly admirable. That you guys write amazing stories and occasionally share insights into your personal lives is a gift we get to appreciate throughout the year. Thank you.
Siobhan says
+1
Keera says
How do “people” even come up with these things? In a long series, I usually skip descriptions of things I know, I never really thought about how difficult it is for writers to keep it freshly described. And –
Go Grama Frida!!
Angela says
I love Kate Daniels. A lot. But I cannot even begin to describe how thankful I am that you are ending the series, with a good resolution, when it feels right to you. So many authors and tv shows don’t seem to know when to do so.
I’ll always read everything you write. And I’ll admit I’ll be ecstatically excited if you decide to visit the Kate Daniels world again, but I’m content with rereads if and until then.
And there’s Innkeeper, Hidden Legacy, and anything else you come up with until then. ❤️❤️❤️
Renee says
For some reason I never got into your Kate Daniels series but I love love ❤️ Hidden Legacy series. I re-read them all the time. I also loved Iron and Magic and can’t wait for your next one. Keep writing please. ?
Maryann Stein says
WTF do people come up with this crap. Geez! I love grandma Frida and can’t wait to read more. Diamond Fire was terrific.
Bill G says
Oh, my stars and garters! What some folks come up with.
Linda B says
People have way too much time on their hands evidently. Hubby and I just did the new wedding band thing on our anniversary. Number 35, and we aren’t planning on making any changes. Pretty good indicator, I think.
Cynthia says
May I second, third, fourth, fifth, etc …… to your comment …… “People have way too much time on their hands evidently. “
Susan M says
Grandma Frida needs a boyfriend… just sayin’..so does Nevada’s Mom…maybe even Rogan’s Mom…the possibilities…novellas forever!!
Don’t even start me on Innkeeper, so many stories to explore there!
Glad you are not divorcing although I had not heard about it. LOL!
Lora Tyler says
I am speechless! Now, that I am past that…. what?!!!! Don’t these people have other things to do than make up stupid rumors. I love your imaginations and I am amazed at the stories that you both generate. Thank you for all of your efforts. I have taken advantage of the pre sales of Sapphire. I can hardly wait.
Jackie says
Sigh. Series end. Or at least they should if you’re not writing drek. Marriages though, are the private business of the spouses, theirs to discuss or not as they see fit.
And I had noticed you guys were not one world writers. Glad to see new work in other worlds.
Diane Mc. says
Some people are idiots!
Kristine says
My thoughts exactly….
jewelwing says
Exactly and frequently.
Sarah says
+1
Patricia Schlorke says
Oh boy what people will say or think about a private matter. Those of us of the BDH who follow you and Gordon on the blog all the time know better. Yikes!
Grandma Frida…yippee! I’m still seeing her in Romeo when helping Rogan against Sturn.
Pam M. says
Divorce? Just because you finished writing a set of books? What kind of insanity is that? I would never have thought it simply because my mind isn’t geared up for that kind of nonsense. Plus it’s your life. As to the Kate Daniels series I’d hope you’d at least write one about a teenage Conlan and maybe a sister. That would be awesomely hysterical since all my favorite parts in Magic Triumphs are the ones involving Conlan.
Stephanie says
Grandma Frida rocks…can she be my adopted Grandma??
Glad all’s well on the staying married front, and rather shocked people are just assuming otherwise. Looking forward to all your next books, and happy to read whatever you choose to write 😀
Sarah Jackson says
Like your theoretical divorce would be anyone’s business but yours. For pete’s sake, what is the matter with people. And go, Grandma Frida! Make ’em sweat before they make you behave! 😀
Rhonda says
As long as Grandma Frieda stays out of Fairfield, all is well. Continue on as I want to know what she is doing.
Jeaniene Frost says
Oh FFS. There aren’t enough evens for all the evens that I can’t regarding this divorce rumor.
Call me tomorrow ).
Ilona says
I will, have no fear. 😀
Nean says
Once Kate found Roland or vise versa, it was inevitable that an end would be reached. Kate’s story always centered on her need to confront Roland. We were fortunate that it took a few extra books to come to a conclusion.
Finishing a series due to impending divorce? who comes up with these conspiracies? Do they have no imagination? I would like to posit that it was really Dina and Sean who killed off the Kate series….
Kate was part of a contracted series that in some respects kept the author lords confined and less financially in control of the end product.
Dina – is a fully realized and self owned project that allows for more flexibility. While it has not yet realized the financial success that the Heat series and the Kate series generate it has a solid cult following. Cult followed stories are more likely to lend themselves into lucrative Netflix contracts. And which series is better fit for the serial format?
Dina and Sean have skillfully stalked Kate and Curran down… trapping them into a love match .. aka – HEA (the death of most female driven series). Mean while their story revolves around visitors to an Inn – visitors who can change from series to series bringing a plethora of interest and entertainment. In fact, the love story here only drives the continuation of the series. And the search for the elusive parents does not have to bring and end but could mean a spin off.
Heat does seem to pose a challenge as there are a lot of strong characters yet to explore and 1 HEA does not mean a demise to the overall series. Heat lends itself more to motion picture trilogies – in the grand style of Star Wars (ohh Ilona could write the synopsis on her Star Wars laptop).
Or maybe it was fans that killed off the series.. repeated demands for “more” have driven Gordon and Ilona mad.. until there was no option but … “rocks fell” mwaahahahahah! Oh, wait, rocks didn’t fall. And there will be more stories from the genre. Drat. It was a great theory. Gordon could have limped up to a bell tower like Egor. At the top Ilona would be putting her new super squat muscles to good use hefting rocks over the side upon helpless note books filled with the plans for future stories.
Happily for us – no divorce, still writing, books are coming, the horde will be fed (and not stoned to death at the base of a bell tower).
Siobhan says
“the Heat series”… I’m not familiar with this series? Help?
jewelwing says
Thinking maybe that means the HL series, referencing heat in the titles.
Pat Crouch says
Sorry to learn gossip has you divorcing. Actually I usually avoid fan blogs because I’m scared a series I Love may be blighted by an unpleasant author. Fortunately you and Gordon are fun. And real. Glad you are happy together. Sorry rumor busting is part of your life. Go team!
Siobhan says
THIS. I know of one author who was absolutely KEY to my childhood whom I can no longer read, because he stood up and shouted his asshole political beliefs. I can name another who is dead now, so I don’t have to make that decision, but I had posted my love for her and a whole bunch of people took it on themselves to show me some terrible things she said in interviews which had nothing to do with her books.
I’m pretty sure, from hints here, that I wouldn’t agree with some of Ilona and/or Gordon’s political stances. But I can disagree without having to flee. If they made the blog their soapbox, I wouldn’t visit nearly as often. Not because I am guaranteed to disagree, but because whether I agree or not, it wouldn’t be as much fun.
So yes, I avoid the personal lives of artists of any form who I like very much. But this place feels a safe and friendly environment that doesn’t ruin your books for me. And YAY for snippets!
Ilona says
We welcome everyone’s political views. We just ask that people don’t try to get into verbal snowball fights with them. It’s stressful. The news are stressful, conversations with family are stressful for many, and overall anxiety is very high in the country. It’s nice to have a break. As far as our political views, they are in the books. 🙂
I do have to say, some people have a knee jerk reaction to things. Like there was a comment on a completely non-partisan post urging people to vote that informed us that the person would no longer be reading our books. :shrug:
Siobhan says
“We welcome everyone’s political views. We just ask that people don’t try to get into verbal snowball fights with them. It’s stressful. The news are stressful, conversations with family are stressful for many, and overall anxiety is very high in the country. It’s nice to have a break.”
The fact that you understand that is what makes this an amazingly stress-free, safe, and friendly environment. And it is why I began reading comments when I had promised to never let myself be drawn into any popular blogs ever again (I have left 3-4 blog communities that I was heavily involved with when they got too large & turned sour). This one may get way too big for me, but I don’t have the feeling it will sour.
Plus, of course, snippets ?.
Carla Moore says
That’s crazy! But then the world is Flat… LOL
Prospero says
Sits in his northern lair watching rain fall, shakes head and says. “I cant even, either.”
Z’s Wife says
The bulk of the BDH has been very good lately. I think we deserve a Grandma Frida cookie as a type of positive reinforcement.
Ilona says
Fresh out of cookies, but:
Mom and Bern walked into the conference room. I put my phone down.
“Where is everyone?” I asked.
“Closing Yarrow,” Mom said. “There has been a development. Leon called for reinforcements. Your grandma and Arabella left about an hour ago.”
“What kind of a development?”
“They wouldn’t tell me, but they took Brick.”
Brick was Grandma Frida’s ultimate achievement. It started life as a military Humvee and was now the pinnacle of vehicular security. It couldn’t go faster than sixty miles an hour, but my grandma claimed it could take a shot from a tank. She also refused to let any of us drive it.
The Yarrow case involved a woman who posed as a CPA and used her charm to worm her way into her friends’ small businesses and then rob them blind. What in the world would they need Brick for?
Jessica says
YAY! Thank you for the share!
Tina in NJ says
Tomorrow is my birthday. Thanks for the early present. As soon as I finished reading the snippet, my (twin) sister called to tell me about it!
Krystine says
Thank you. What is going on that needs Brick? Lol
Sarah says
Thank you
Anonymous says
I love you.
Z’s Wife says
Yay! Thank you!
berryblu says
Thank you! 😀
Natasha Johnson says
Lol that’s awesome! Thank you!
Jenn says
??? thanks for that!
Patricia Schlorke says
You are awesome! ?
Teresa says
You really are the best. Thank you
Jessica says
Thank you for asking for a “cookie”!
Caro says
Thanks for the best cookie!
I love Nevada and Catalina as well but I totally adore Grandma Frida. Now I was wondering what kind of toy could be as cool as Romeo, and then I found your cookie….. Looking forward to Fridas adventure and of course whatever she would need Brick for.
Scott Drummond says
SMH about stupid rumors…
Yay Frida! Go Frida!
Barb says
Since we closed with one of our favorite grandmas. I will qoute something my abuelita used to say when people were out of place…
“Are you bored, mij@? Do you want me to give you something to do?”
Some people…ugh
DianainCa says
Must be favorite saying of a lot of Grandparents/ Parents. Right up with “I hope you have children just like you”
VeronicaK says
The things people feel free to ask, I can’t even, either. I mean, we are your fans and you are incredibly generous with your time and information, but that’s personal. Jeez. I apologize on behalf of all the boundary-less idiots. Boundaries are good; sometimes you have to top them with razor wire and jagged glass. In the interim, go grandma Frida!!
Carol says
Infinite patience! That is what you gave! And it makes for an interesting start to a blog post! I still think it is amazingly beautiful that you and Gordon went on a nice dinner date to pick out your rings together!
I also agree with an earlier post above. I’ve read series that should have stopped long before they did. I respect the choice to change gears. It preserves the integrity of your work!
Cherylanne says
So that’s where they bought my furniture that devours stuff. I bet that dang furniture salesman worked on commission too.
Colleen88 says
I want a Grandma Frida. And also a Brick.
Siobhan says
+1
Elle says
Aghast at the sheer asshatiedness of some people and their belief that they as fans are entitled to goings on in Authors’ real lives. Sure people have opinions but they’re not entitled to answers.
Thank you for your time and the hours of entertainment you’ve given me and many others … share what you want and be damned the nosy fools who feel entitled to more.
DianainCa says
Man if I had the brick, I could park anywhere during the holidays ?. Thanks for the cookie about Grandma Frida, great character. Sorry about people thinking your divorcing. Kind of weird to think that people took you ending a series this way.
Laura B. says
I must say that Grandna Frieda is kinda inspiring to those of us over 65. Yee Haa.?
Amber says
Why on earth would anyone think you were getting a divorce?!?! I know the move was traumatic and all, but really…. Lol
e smith says
Love Grandma Frida!
I have had many series I loved come to an end due to the authors death. Kate & Curran got what could be a HEA or a conclusion to the story arc. I am thankful they were not left hanging and that maybe sometime in the future they may make another
appearance by the original authors. In the meantime they are creating other wonderful stories. Thank you for all of them!
Diane D says
+1
Jean says
Word.
Laura in Chico says
My guess is the folks who speculate on your marriage are the same ones who bug you to write as fast as they demand.
Laura in Chico says
My guess is the folks who speculate on your marriage are the same ones who bug you to write as fast as they demand. And the story they want to read, regardless of your decisions/needs/desires.
LENORE VILLA says
What is with some people?!?!!!
Schadenfreude rears its ugly head?
Or just having too much time on ‘their’ hands?
LENORE VILLA says
“An idle mind is the devil’s playground.”
Cristina says
+ 1
Jaime A Skinner says
That is a serious leap. I am sad Kate won’t be the lead in books anymore but I totally get where you as writers are coming from. It’s always better to leave them wanting more, and Kate had a phenomenal goodbye. Since you are still writing within the world there is always the chance of a cameo here or there. I personally prefer that over another series that is still active but annoyingly repetitive where you feel like the author is phoning it in.
njb says
That’s the truth! I’ve stopped following a couple authors now due to them having absolutely nothing new in a series that has gone on way too long. I loved Kate and Curran and the other characters in the books, but I really wanted some new stuff in the other series, too. Only so many hours in the day, something has to give way.
As to divorce speculation. That is just plain weird. Did the other new material coming out and all the fun stuff on the blog mean nothing to them? Some folks are just bizarre.
Jasmin says
+1
Diane D says
+1
Lou says
Oh that is rude of people. Plus I really love all the series and would hate to see a lack of future books. Plus it’s good to end series. Some writers let them go beyond where they should.
Patricia L Seiple says
Don’t know about anyone else, but I’m actually intrigued by the mental picture of old furniture eating people in Unicorn Lane. Just hoping that at some point you find the time and inclination to write a story about Julie and Derek again. Also, re Grandma Frida – can’t wait to read it! You two are wonderful, and I love reading you. Thank you for continuing to write!
Siobhan says
I LOL’d out loud enough to disturb the cats at the dangling power cables and old furniture!
Kathryn says
I had no idea that people had decided that. The end of Kate was the end of Ilona Andrews, author. That’s weird. Kate’s world is not my favorite of your writing. I am thrilled beyond thrilled that Hidden Legacy world has your attention now.
BMO says
What even?, indeed. We ?stan ?a ?happy? married ?couple!?
On another note, I can not tell you guys enough how much I respect when an creator ends its work because it’s time, instead of trying to milk it to its atoms because it has been successful thus far.
I’m glad you respect yourself and your work to know when to move on and create other stories.
Kate, like all your works, was amazing to journey with and rightly deserves her HEA. ?
Ista in Sydney says
+a billionty
Richard Cartwright says
It is so impressive and refreshing that you and Gordon had the guts to walk away from Fort Knox (or at least a large Federal Reserve Bank) when you felt the story was done. I know you did something similar with the Edge series, but as others have said way too many writers seem to be willing to keep phoning it i as long as the books sell. Plus, it not like rocks fell and everyone died in the Kate Daniels universe. I saw at least 3 separate viable spin-offs: a romance between two Masters of the Dead; a buddy adventure with two characters that rode off at the end, and the adventures of Bo Clayton. Not to mention some YA with the kids as they get older and teh Iron and magic books
Right now it looks like between Innkeeper, Iron and Magic, and the Hidden legacy books, y’all just don’t have time to get divorced. 🙂
Marlene Perez says
Very they left things in a great spot if they ever feel they want to go back into that world. Alot of other characters start their story.
Rossana says
A Roman series…
jewelwing says
Or Julie, or Barabbas, or Desandra, or pretty much anyone. Almost any – not every, but almost any – supporting character is interesting enough to carry a book.
Fan in California says
And you are still able to maintain your sense of humor. Thank you for taking the time to explain — yet again — why you gave Kate and Curran their HEA. And thanks for your continued FABULOUS sense of humor.
Pam says
+1…
Simone says
I love the KD series but Magic Triumphs was a great ending to their arc.
I liken authors ending their series to actors quitting their role in a tv series that they have been on for years. I imagine that after doing it for a number of years that they want to explore new worlds, go boldly where they have not gone before 😉
Sorry there are people who have nothing better to do with their lives than come up with conspiracy theories regarding your marriage. How very plebeian and childish of them. They should be embarrassed for themselves!
Very much looking forward to your writings in 2019! Thanks for the Grandma Frida snippet 🙂
Adrianne says
Kate was wonderful. She got me hooked on your books. But I have been greatly enjoying the Innkeeper and Hidden Legacy books, so I am grateful that you’re moving forward with them. May you have many happy years together!
Michelle says
Since you mentioned Grandma Frida, is there any chance there might be a Mad Rogan POV short story in the future? There are a couple of scenes I’d love to see from his perspective (his kidnapping of Nevada, the delivery of the carnations).
Marlene Perez says
Would love Rogan’s POV on the date she went on with the other guy. Also love grandma Frida, maybe a short story of how she met her husband. Get a bit of background on his side of the family.
Marlene Perez says
The times she saved his life, etc
Rossana says
There are 3 Rogan POVs, including the kidnapping:
https://ilona-andrews.com/rogan-pov-from-burn-for-me-part-one/
https://ilona-andrews.com/rogan-burn-for-me-pov-part-2/
https://ilona-andrews.com/rogan-pov-from-wildfire-part-1/
Rossana says
There are 3 Rogan POVs, including the kidnapping. 2 from Burn for Me, 1 from Wildfire. Google “Rogan POV Ilona Andrews” and you will see them on the Blog. I tried to copy/paste the links but I don’t know where my comment went.
Anonymous says
Really ? ? ?
Sherri says
Is there a way to search for POVs? I know there used to be but I can’t find it now. ?
Siobhan says
I found them by googling “ilona Andrews blog Rogan POV”. Google is your friend ;).
Diane D says
The only way I found the search bar on their website was by clicking a link to a page that no longer exists (“E books”, /ebooks) — FYI, Ilona, from the paragraph under “Welcome”. I then put in simply “PoV”, and got the 3 Rogan results + other stuff. The Wildfire PoV is called “Part 1”, but “Part 2”, which should’ve been Nevada’s date with the other Prime, was never written. ?
Let’s see if the links stay if I only put the part AFTER ilona-andrewsDOTcom…
/rogan-pov-from-burn-for-me-part-one/
/rogan-burn-for-me-pov-part-2/
/rogan-pov-from-wildfire-part-1/
kommiesmom says
What about a Grandma Frida POV.
It would be hilarious – or perhaps it wouldn’t be.
For all her bouncy charm, this is a lady who has been through a lot…
Jenn says
I don’t understand where some fans get their ideas. I note many reviews of other series I check out where readers complain the author should have quit, the story is stale, the author clearly lost interest, etc…it is like a Catch 22. Drag it out against story arc logic? It’s a bad book. End it with the main character’s ‘triumph?’ Authors are getting divorced. It’s a little crazy making…..like a visit to Cloud Cuckoo Land (Lego Movie reference)…
RDL says
It’s rude and presumptuous for people to ask if you are getting a divorce!
Sechat says
X infinity!!!!!! ☹. Readers are not entitled to know anything about your personal lives that you have not shared.
Storm says
It takes guts to wind up a good story. It takes vision and heart to world-build to the extent that you guys do. You’re both masters in your field, and we trust you to know your job!
My dad always used to say “Why get a guard dog, and bark yourself?”
In the same way, why would we tell you how to do your job?!
For me- I’m just flippin’ grateful I found you guys, and if you write it, I’ll be reading it ??
Hat says
Huh? Guess they never read your blog? How can 2 people who just decided buy themselves new wedding rings decide to divorce?
If you guys decide to divorce, why would you need to share with the rest of the world?
Just woke up from a nap, and got so confused, when I read the title of this entry. At least we got another description on Unicorn Lane. Pretty sure this one kicks all the previous ones’ butts.
Hat says
I actually love that you guys ended the series. It’s nice to know that Kate and Curran are enjoying their happily ever after.
I used to read this comic book series from Japan, Investigator Conan. It’s about an high school kid who’s a brilliant investigator, but got shrunk to a 5 year old kid to avoid him discovering some huge scandal/mystery. So while he’s a little kid, he’s still brilliantly solving murders. And you wonder to yourself after book 95, the kid has solved so many murders, so many people die around that kid…. just end it. I’m so tired of reading this unsolvable case of why he got shrunk, I stopped reading it. They exhausted me.
Val Specht says
Sheesh… I have never heard any weird rumors like that. They’re butt hurt and making crap up.
Super excited for the next book!
April White says
What! Where do people come up with this stuff… and then the gall to spread it around and ask questions. I love Kate but I have no problem with her time as the main character ending and some of the other characters taking over the storyline.
Shawna Koshinsky says
Good Grief. Love Gordon’s response to your question. I’m just baffled that people can’t just enjoy the new series without assuming some disaster is pending. Love Gramma Frida. Would have loved to be a fly on the wall during her conversation with Grandma Victoria.
Marlene Perez says
Would love that!
Siobhan says
+1 to ♾
Anonymous says
I say let Grandma Frida go. Good vehicles should be tested fully.
Sandra says
I’m surprised by how stupid those asshats were. They obviously don’t read the blog, at all! They don’t deserve squat!!
Thank you for the cookie 😀 I too now want a Brick
Nicole says
I am completely OBSESSED with grandma Frida!
KathyInAiken says
Bless their hearts! I applaud your sense of humor.
cheryl z says
You’re generosity of spirit is amazing. Thank you. There is no magic bean for marriage, I have been married for 25 years, and things still go sideways sometimes. The condition of being human is always a difficult one. I appreciate your willingness to end a successful series, many authors destroy their series by continuing in a stale boring manner to earn that paycheck. I read a lot, you are the only authors who interact with their fans in such a meaningful way. Thank you for your excellence and your ability to be real.
d LM a says
I have a skirt, l got it from my oldest sister when she graduated high school (l was a sophomore).
I still have it, l have over the years, worn it several times when the color or style was again fashion forward and l could fit in it.
I graduated high school in 1972. I have worn many skirts in those years. That one is precious to me & every so often l try it on, if l don’t breathe l can even zip it up.
You have explained several times why Kate ended, l get it. I find it cruel and intrusive that anyone would inflict their morbidity on you to assuage their need to ask you to consider doing something (craftwise) you have already answered clearly.
God bless your clarity.
cheryl z says
omg, I have a pair of high waisted leather pants (from the 1980’s) which ok I haven’t been able to zip in a year. But I so get it
Roseanne Lobbezoo says
You have now had your own personal brush with the bane of celebrity. Out of all the people who know who you are and what you do there is a small substrate of evil little minded imps whose only pleasure is knocking you down. When I think of some of the truly horrendous false information that has been spread about well known people, it makes my skin crawl. The only comfort you can take from this episode in your life is that it could have been worse. You haven’t been surreptitiously accused of murder, or said to be dying of some deadly disease, or, God forbid, have someone claim you were dead. We, your loyal fans, will always have your back.
Elizabeth F says
Everybody’s saying there’s nobody meaner than the little old lady from Pasa…Houston. Go Grandma Freida!
kommiesmom says
Pasadena, Texas is part of “Greater Houston”. (Not a suburb, it’s a separate city – but there is no break in the urbanization.)
I have no idea where the family home was before. Grandma Frida could be from Pasadena…
Sing on!
Julie says
I, for one, am very glad that as authors, you know when a story has run it’s course. Without that, there would be the inevitable “jumping the shark” moment or worse, you become exasperated with the character and disconnect. ie: Stephanie Plum after maybe 7 or 8 books.
I’m also glad that the rumours of the demise of your marriage have been greatly exaggerated. Not that I’d actually heard that intil you posted it here. Congratulations… you’ve made it onto the “Herald”! Lol
Teresa says
Yea grandma Frida. It just goes to prove that we worry about you two no matter what and if you don’t give us something we will make it up. Lol from the BDH
Teresa says
Okay from the inept. Lol does not mean lots of love like I thought. Thump to the forehead.
Marlene Perez says
It’s so upsetting that someone would actually speculate on your personal life. I am super pissed on your behalf. You are a better personal than me cause I wouldn’t have dignified it with an answer. As a writer you write what inspires you and if for some reason you are longer inspired to write any more Kate books at this time it is your right. And if you never right anything else about that world or those characters your fans should support your decision. They might be sad because they really loved it but it’s up to you guys what you choose to do.
Also do these people not read the blogs!?
Suzann Schmid says
People are stranger than fiction. Too much time, not enough knowledge. I think when and how you ended Kate Daniels was perfect. That being said, my opinion means jack?. You control the books, characters, and worlds. I have quit a few very famous authors’ series because it was obvious no passion was left in the writing. I love that you continue writing new worlds and in some a few tidbits of old worlds show up. Keep up the great work. As to your divorce-see first couple of lines. Add some are just idiots and that’s all I got. Hope you find your old bands and love the new ones. Thank you for a lot of smiles and great stories. Innkeeper world rocks-especially Arland, Helen, and the “Maven”.
Nora Lynn White says
To be honest, until the Kate Daniels series concluded I hadn’t read any of your other series’. Now I’ve fallen completely in love with the Innkeeper series and am reading all of your other available works. So while I was sad that one series ended, I’m very excited about all the new material I have to read now! I’m a big fan of your writing style, keep up the great work.
wont says
Good God. Mind is in revolt. Nothing more to say.
Lona Hoxworth says
Loved Diamond Fire. I was disappointed that when I went to leave a review at the end, it inexplicably changed from 5 stars to 3 stars. It could be because I was on my phone, But I wrote Amazon help to fix it. Apologies.
Loved getting to know Catalina better, looking forward to more.
Bill from NJ says
It never ceases to amaze me how people can come up with bizarre theories out of nothing. Assuming a couple divorced because they ended a series is like assuming Star Trek was canceled originally because everyone knows Klingons don’t talk like that…..the really weird thing is that there is a constant flow of work coming out of the IA workshops and announcements of upcoming works, what hole do these people live in? Not to mention if they were really getting a divorce we would be hearing of the fallout, attempted murder by sword, amputated body parts used as cat toys, and so forth, you would have to figure minds that can create the fiendish carnage in their books would not go quietly *lol*
I love you are working on grandma Frida, she is a hoot! Definitely worth a star turn or too,that is for sure.
Stephaney says
? haha. sorry about having to deal with the weird rumors. Can’t wait for Catalina!
On a positive note I had a wonderful thought today: in Kate’s world, Santa is real because millions of believers would make him so! Merry Christmas! ?
kommiesmom says
The tabloid mentality strikes again. Tell a big lie and watch how much trouble they made.
I almost expect that someone will reference aliens and/or Elvis next.
These people are lazy and malicious at the very least. I might even say they are crazy and not terribly bright, but I don’t know them, nor do I care to.
Thank you for debunking their idiocy. Now we need to ignore them.
When we are upset about their lies, we are saying that they matter. And they don’t.
jewelwing says
I agree. That questioner sounded trollish to me.
Bat says
Oh wow, I can’t even… People really ask you this stuff? Series end, it happens. Keeping it fresh has got to be a total enterprise in creativity and it cannot go on forever, it certainly is not a sign of the ending of a real world relationship. And even if it was, that someone would have the temerity to ask about someth8ng so personal. I am a little shocked. I shouldn’t be considering the popularity of shows out there focused on delving into the intimate corners of people’s lives, but I am. ?
Ami says
LOL @ Grandma Frida.
And gracious, some people have entirely too much free time.
And no offense but I was pretty much tired of reading the descriptions of unicorn lane. It’s like yes yes where the bad magic things go to die… badly, next. Lol I cannot imagine how tired you must have been of writing it. Don’t get me wrong I adore Kate but it was a very natural and extremely well done end to the arc. And it was time. You got out while it was still great. That’s rare. And you nailed the dismount. No offense but if my functioning in the middle of a divorce is anything to go by I doubt I’d be able to pull off anything so perfectly crafted so I just think these people are perhaps inaccurately judging the situation.
So enjoy your beautiful new rings! I’m sorry you need them but enjoy new sparkly things! And I’m so thrilled to see more Grandma Frida. I wanna be her when I grow up.
Siobhan says
I also started skipping over the UL descriptions after book 3. But I enjoyed finding hints of UL in Jersey Village.
Siobhan says
I thought Magic Triumphs was the most incredible series end I have ever read. It wrapped things up perfectly, and left plenty of room for the adventures of Erra, Julie, and Assorted Others. It was totally believable* how Roland was imprisoned, how Curran & Erra plotted for “just enough divine magic for one miracle,” even why Julie ran off with Erra.
I deeply loved the Kate series and pre-ordered every book the second I could. Before you published the novellas individually, I was hunting down and buying the anthologies.
All of that being said, I have a downright unhealthy obsession with Hidden Legacy. I had Burn for Me pre-ordered when it came out, and could recite it by the time White Hot was FINALLY released. I have had 4-5 other pre-orders, + one metric ton of intriguing new stuff found since Diamond Fire, and I literally cannot read any of it. I keep returning to HL. If not actually reading one of the books, then writing awful Mary Sue fanfiction in my head (PS, you need more adult male characters).
So. I will continue to read what you write and come up with ONE ZILLION theories about how many doppelgängers ARE there in Houston, and is Grandma Frida actually Caesar? And not give one moment’s thought to stuff that isn’t my business in any way at all.
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*erm. Believable in terms of characters and world. I don’t actually… I mean I understand Fiction.
Rossana says
+100 this
Hidden Legacy is somehow crack meth in book form. I am 100% addicted to it, it is ALWAYS fresh and new no matter how many times I read it, the theories obsess me…
I like Kate more objectively, but Hidden Legacy is just something else…It’s some sort of magic and you can’t convince me of the opposite.
Siobhan says
There are surely subliminal mind control messages in HL. Telling us to read it just. once. more.
Karen says
Who the heck comes up with these comments? Hum… “I know nothing about your private life but I’m going to talk about you like I do.”
? sorry
Grandma frida! Go grandma ?
Leanne Ridley says
Thank you for the explanation but really? Sometimes I’m still amazed at the gall of some people, who simply cannot seem to mind their own bleeding business. You are far more gracious than they deserve.
Simone says
As a voracious reader, it’s always sad for me to see books and series ending. It means that I have to wait for more new stuff… ^^;;
But since I also love new stuff, and in your case, everything you’ve written so far, I’m fine with Kate’s series having wrapped up the way it did. It’s HEA, and that’s the best way to end it, in my humble opinion.
I look forward to all the other wonderful stories that will still be coming in the future. Of course I can’t wait to get my greedy little hands on them… ^^;;
And whoever started that rumor – they must have been sniffing something really powerful… >.>
Katie says
Wow! What Gordon and Ilona choose to do in their private life is up to them….. I also have no words. It would never even occur to me that finishing a series equated to a divorce!
We are lucky enough to share your worlds as BDH, so much has appeared from your creative minds since the end of KD.
Thank you for the latest fantastic Innkeeper. I look forward to next year and it’s publication.
Margret Thordard. says
I totally understand how Ilona and Gordon might get tired of their creations – Arthur Conan Doyle actually killed Sherlock Holmes ! and Agatha Christie wrote less about Hercule Poirot as time went on. I love the Innkeeper series as well as the Hidden Legacy. Privacy means that private things are private and we do not have the right to butt into their lives.
Siobhan says
Agatha Christie also killed Poirot.
Monica says
I never understood why people think your lives are their business. Your not the only authors I’ve heard from about this. If you want to talk about things to your fans that’s fine. Some do because honestly sometimes there is nobody else who supports them more than fans. Problem with that there are psychotic fans lol. Or really rude ass ones who judge. I’ve seen it turn really nasty when they go through life changes and get feedback from fans about it. Everyone just needs to mind their business. Don’t consult fans people who don’t really know you about personal shit. You just open yourself to weirdos. Lol.
Robyn says
I wont name names but i recently read a fantasy series, and it’s spin-off series, so we are looking at at least 15 books, and i swear to god she just copy pasted her decriptions of places. It got so bad that by the 10th book it was mostly pasted chunks of her standard descriptions for the places and people, and the occasional paragraph that actually added new content and moved the story along. I enjoyed the series, and will read the books as they come out, but i will never ever reread it.
Melissa Tomlin says
Re the questioners logic. Does this mean that a solo writer who stops a series has a fragmented personality? and they decided not to work together? Or perhaps they are having an out of body experience? (although that could explain writer’s block).
Just saying…
I mean Bujold stopped the Miles storyline out of pity for the main character. Perhaps Kate and Curran deserve the HEA everyone wanted for them
Lisa Walker says
It is extremely better for everyone when the writer knows when to stop a series. It is also better when the plan that last book to be the last book because it has answers and a feeling of closure. Since Ilona and Gorden are the writers, they knew when to stop. Thank you from a reader who has read just one more too many books from a series that just rambled along. Stumbling in its death throws.
Cindy says
+1
Sage says
Oh yeah that saying it better than I can!
Sonja says
Bingo! I will also +1
Gabrielle Roberts says
I couldn’t agree more, I thought the series was ended perfectly. I was a little sad to know that there wasn’t going to be another Kate book, but I can always go back to the first book and take the journey with her again.
Every good artist knows when its time to walk away.
Keely says
Totally agree!
Anonymous says
Re the questioners logic. Does this mean that a solo writer who stops a series has a fragmented personality? and they decided not to work together? Or perhaps they are having an out of body experience? (although that could explain writer’s block).
Just saying…
I mean Bujold stopped the Miles storyline out of pity for the main character. Perhaps Kate and Curran deserve the HEA everyone wanted for them
Eric says
I don’t know if this is a game you guys like/play, but the Stellaris Megacorp DLC just came out. How you you make the Lees in Stellaris?
Lorraine Sloan says
Good answer Ilona! These people must have completely missed the story lines demonstrating the devotion and fortitude of the couples learning their way to their beloved. It is rock solid commitment. As I read your wonderful books, I marvel at the humor intertwined with the romance. I think both of you can write these great relationships because your relationship with one another is loving, wholesome, embracing, supportive, respectful, humorous and resilient.
Dee says
+1
Dee says
On for heaven’s sake, why can’t people mind their own business? Here’s wishing you both your very own HEA whatever that may be?
Trish says
At least you guys actually finished the storyline. Plenty of authors don’t even bother to do that when they get bored.
People will always talk and speculate and want more. You guys are the ones who get to decide what/how much you want to give. Don’t let anyone push you past that, you know they’ll try.
Look at what some are doing to Laurann Dohner. The poor lady had a stroke! She forgot writing most of her popular series. She asked for time and patience because she wants to continue eventually. She’s even working on two new series in the meantime!
Every single day people relentlessly ask her or her group about the old series and when the next book will come out.
We all sincerely hope that you guys keep pumping out the brain-babies, you’ve got us hooked really, but most of us already know that your personal life and choices are none of our damn business. The people that are making it their business know too, they just don’t always care.
Jana says
I couldn’t have stated it better. Thanks Trish.
Wendy S says
I quit the fan page after deciding that too many fans gathered in one area can cause my teeth to gnash and deranged roars to issue from my mouth. I couldn’t bear to keep reading the comments once some fans started leaving the known universe for trajectories into irrational space and time. Or something like that. Anyway, I realize it’s a small percentage that make up the irrational zone, but I don’t know how you stand it! And stay sane enough to write the awesome novels that you do. I’ll keep reading your works and avoiding the Facebook fan pages and keep my own equilibrium. But I enjoy the comment section after a fresh post by you both. I think the more destructive ramblings by fans occur the farther away from the release date of a given book or posting.
Joss says
Haha, this is hilarious. ❤️ You guys. ?Merry Christmas ?
Joss says
When your browser freezes mid-publish. At least it’s legible.☺️
Joss says
Haha, this is all just hilarious.
Thanks for this years (and past years) escape, and for recommending The Amaranthine Saga, loved it. I’m excited for next years amazing tales told by this amazeballs dynamic duo!
?Merry Christmas ?
P.s. Love your tree
Meryl Markowitz says
I was sorry there series ended, it was one of my favorites. However, you ended it in a satisfying was for Kate and Curran. I liked that you left a little opening, if you decided to revisit that universe with Julie.
People should mind their own business why you ended it.
Enjoy your holidays.
Saira says
+1
Koko says
All this means is you’re finally famous!! I’ll be looking for your name in TMZ and News of the World.
Tara says
+1 And when rumors start that you’re gay, then you’ll be at the same level celebrity as Tom Cruise and George Clooney. Then you can call yourself by just one name. Ilona! or should that be Andrews! (yes, this is a joke, for those who are literal-minded).
jewelwing says
The apex of fame is being pictured on the cover of The Globe embracing an alien (the kind from outer space). Just saying.
Ginny says
I’ll miss Kate & Curran at al., but more time for Grandma Frida and the Innkeeper = win!
Jane says
Yes, yes, Grandma is all fine and good. What about Hugh? Elara? Anybody? Sorry if I missed a blog post!!!
Alana Abbott says
I’ve been curious about them, too. 🙂 I actually enjoyed hating Hugh so much I didn’t want to read Iron and Magic, and when I finally caved, I was *so* glad I did. It’s awesome to see a different side of that character (and prepped me for family time in Magic Triumphs).
Sage says
Iron and magic was the first of a trilogy with possibilty of more
Alison Parker says
If the person who wrote the letter paid attention to your blog their letter would never have been written. I appreciate your style of answering an uninformed question with a reasonable and kind (well almost) answer. I might ask the person who wrote the letter(s) to do their research before foolishly asking what could have been a most painful question.
I appreciate all the affection that is written about your relationship and look forward to more tales of your family that you choose to share.
Merry Christmas to all of your family and I wish a happy and joyous New Year!
Sukh says
+1. And happy holidays!!
Ali says
that really explains why when you read a series, sometimes after book 10 you get tired of reading that author. They must be tired of the series and sometimes it comes through. also, you are the first authors who try to describe places different each time. some authors cut and paste a description to each book. I thought it was how it was done.
Lin says
Of course, I was sad to see KD end, but I do think it’s good that you did. There’s just too many authors that keep publishing stories in the same world over and over again until they all just blend together. I’m glad you’re not one of those and took a chance on a new series; I love. Nevada & co.
Margaret R says
I loved Kate, but I also love that you guys recognized that you were getting bored with it. So many authors just don’t get it and keep writing a series long after it runs out of gas and they end up hating the characters they created. I’m looking straight at you Anne Bishop and Charlaine Harris, right in the eyes. I’d much rather an author end a series before it gets tired or before they ruin it out of boredom or to create drama.
Thank you for Kate and thank you for the new series – I love them all. You guys work so hard. Oh and glad to hear your not divorcing….
Siobhan says
Sometimes it’s not the author’s fault, or not entirely. Scalzi talks about this a bit, how the publisher might say “ok, we’ll see how your new series will sell, but meantime keep writing our cash cow”. And sometimes the author needs the money from continuing to write the cash cow while s/he explores something new.
Margaret R says
It’s completely understandable that people need to make a living, especially after struggling for success. It makes me respect Ilona and Gordon that much more for staying true to their vision and ending the series while it was still good instead of dragging it out and destroying what they created.
jewelwing says
Siobhan is entirely right. Authors can write whatever they want, but that doesn’t mean they can get anyone to publish it. And they need to eat/have a roof over their heads/send their kids to college. I’d love to see more of the Innkeeper series, but they can’t afford to write it at the expense of what their publishers want and are willing to pay for.
And Reeta R. is right also. There are readers who get offended if an author takes a storyline or relationship in a direction the reader doesn’t like. Then they decide the author is selling out or hates the character or whatever explanation allows them to imagine that they know better than the author how the story should go. Yes, there are series that go on way too long, but those readers were [complaining] about them long before then. I have to wonder whether part of the reason authors tire of series is because they get so much cr@p from that kind of reader.
Sukh says
Margaret R was it the Black Jewels Series you thought went on for too long?
Reetta R says
Thank you so much for the perfect ending for Kate and Curran. They really deserved their HEA. And since I love Hugh and Catalina (well, anything you write), I am really excited to get more of their stories.
Happy holidays to you and your family.
Sukh, about Black Jewels. There was a big debacle about the main couple and their eventual fates. The guy is from a long living race and might live a thousand years, or something like that, and the lady is a human who lives a normal human life. Apparently some were upset that the story was continued far enough that the lady had passed. And that he didn’t mourn her for the rest of his life…
It certainly would have been safer to just let the original couple to have their HEA and leave the rest to the reader’s imagination. But we can always have our own headcanon.
Like I have for the Earth’s children series by Jean Auel. In my head, Ayla and Jondalar never experienced that god-awful 5th book that ruined their characters. They became totally different people, petty, awful versions of themselves. Talk about HEA ruined. And there was barely any sensible external plot. I felt like the book was written only so that the author could flaunt all her knowledge of the stone age caves in Europe, so strange were the last chapters of the book where barely anything stakeful or meaningful happened except them visiting said caves. Ahem. Sorry for the rant.
Kathy says
“Like chewing old gum” is the perfect description. I love your turns of phrase.
Teej says
Seriously?!? Wow an actual quantifiable instance of “Fake News”, i.e urban internet rumor.
Go Grandma Frida! Don’t let the Authors catch you!!!! Bwah hahaha!
Alana Abbott says
What a baffling take on the series ending. You’ve written on the blog several times about the shape of the series and how you expected to bring it to a close… so I’m not sure why anyone would be surprised that you actually *did* that. It’s an awesome series, and a fantastic conclusion (with room for spinoffs), and I loved it and your other series. Thank you for writing!
Lisa says
(Created an account just to comment on this one)
Ilonia and Gordon,
I’m a big fan. Your Kate Daniels series is probably my favorite book series. Its kept me wanting more for years and up too late more often then I can say. By the end of the series your characters felt like friends (or fr-enemies in a few cases), I felt like I laughed and cried with them.
And that is exactly why I thank you very much for ending this series when and how you did. As a voracious reader, I’ve read more then a few series that have gone onto 15-20+ books. And after a while you can find entire chapters that are copied from other books in the series. Or worse, after 12+ books the story includes some great leap or change which contradicts previously held world/character rules.
You both did an amazing job with the series, time to move onto the others and put your energy where you’re most interested.
…Especially since Grandma Frida has a pretty good chance of leveling a building or two if someone doesn’t do something!
Renee says
I agree with Lisa above. There are so many series that needed to end before they hit a dozen books. Thank you for keeping the stories fresh.
MMC says
Go Grandma Frida!!
pamh says
First thought —What the! It’s none of their business! How rude!
Loved you gentle and polite response. Wow, so many people nowadays have completely lost the concept of “private” or “personal” vs “public”. Not to mention having no idea of appropriate inquiries. ***rolls eyes***
BTW – Who doesn’t love Grandma Frida? – I want to be her. You go girl!
Amanda says
It may be an unpopular opinion but I am glad you are done with Kate. Not that I wouldn’t glom onto a new Kate-universe book but you gave us ten strong books and I will never be tired of rereading.
As for the divorce theories, conspiracy theorist gonna conspiracy.
jewelwing says
+1 on both counts.
Lynn-Marie says
Wow. That is some seriously intrusive questioning. Sorry, on behalf of your fans.
Joy says
I’d bet at least half the people pushing that divorce theory are just trolling because that’s what people seem to do now. It’s like the new fad to see who can be a bigger jerk these days. Ugh. As I get older, I find myself disliking people (in general) more and more.
In regards to ending a series – I have a lot of respect for authors who know when a series is done, know when they themselves (creatively) are done with something (or at least for the foreseeable future), and have the gumption to go ahead and say goodbye…rather than trying to milk a series for all the money they can get which, in turn, has the series just dragging on and losing readers.
Plus, you’re heading back to Hidden Legacy. Although I was hoping for more Nevada as the MC if this happened, I’m still pretty excited to see Catalina step up to the plate. I’m just dying knowing that I have to wait until August for Sapphire Flames. Hidden Legacy is one my top 3 favorite series…if not #1. 😉
Karsten says
The Kate Daniels Series is by far my favorite read of all time! I adore these characters! I am sad to see it end, but am hopeful that one day Kate and Curran will make a return!
Laura in Chico says
My guess is the folks who speculate on your marriage are the same ones who bug you to write as fast as they demand. And the story they want to read, regardless of your decisions/needs/desires.