Harrison: I’ve discussed the option of translating the Hollows into graphic novels with both my agent and publishing house, and at this time, we are not heading in that direction. Which suits me just fine. It seems that everyone is doing it, and if everyone is doing it, I will probably want to do something else.
Damian: Have you considered writing for the movies, and are there any plans to adapt the Hollows novels for the screen?
Harrison: I’ll admit that I’ve daydreamed of seeing the Hollows on the big screen, but to tell you the truth, I’m content right now working with the media I’m in. I will say that if the right script came along and I was confident that the characters I created would come through the movie process with their spirit intact, I would be very attentive to a movie offer.
(Note from Journalist Lisa Damian to Big Movie Studio: You would find a goldmine of a fan base at the box office if these books were made into movies!)
Damian: How do you, as an experienced author, continue to hone your writing skills and further develop your own craft?
Harrison: I’m always striving to improve my craft, and I do so by putting my butt in a chair and writing.
Damian: Even though your recent novels have consistently hit high marks on the New York Times bestseller lists, you manage to carve out time in your schedule for frequent interaction with your readers and fans, participating in book signing tours, offering contests and free giveaways on your website, and responding to questions via your online “Drama Box” and Yahoo! Groups. Now that you are firmly entrenched in the spotlight, how do you deal with fame as you have become increasingly well-known, and in what ways has success impacted your work?
Harrison: How do I deal with the issues of becoming increasingly well-known? I’ve had to start relying more on my publisher and agent for helping me deal with the increasing demands for my time, using them to filter cover-quote requests and appearances. I hope that I can continue my close relationship with my readers online, but it is getting harder. The time spent with my readers has always impacted my work, and I’m currently exploring new ways to balance that with what I truly love—the writing.
Damian: Please describe your writing process. For example: Does it flow easily, or is it a pain-staking process? Where do you write? Do you use a pen, type-writer, computer, or make use of an audio-recording device? Do you journal? Do you start at the beginning of a book and work forward in a linear way? How would you describe your editing process?
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1 - Kim Harrison and Misty Massey
For fans of Kim Harrison they can find out a few new tidbits of information about her as an author.
2 - Brookie
I have just read you seventh book white with black cure . are you going to put out another please i would love for rachel and ivy to have a very happy ending . I know that jenks is going to die but he rocks. I have read Anne Rice , Stephenie Myers , and then I started on your there's so much imgination and realness to it i am going to read you other books coming out i have read all the short story that i find . can please email and atleast give a hint of when the next reacheal and ivy book comes out.it can't end with the gost.eventhough he's nice racheal and ivy can't be over yet! kim thankyou for your books i have two kids and they even like me ready little bits and pieces to . thank again i might not even make since right know . i just finished the 7th book my mind is racing . just can't wait for the next.
3 - Lisa Damian
Kim Harrison is planning at least two more books in the Hollows series, I believe. She is also working on a young adult series, separate from the Rachel Morgan story line.