But my favorite piece of advice is write like you have the contract.
Damian: It seems that many of the ongoing plotlines have been tied up in this last book. Where does the series go from here? Are there any plans for a non-Hollows book or series? For readers looking forward to future Kim Harrison work, are there any hints you can provide about what is next on the horizon?
Harrison: I spent some of book five and book six laying down the rock to support the next story arc. I see an end to the series, but how long it is going to take to get there is up for debate. Closing off a successful series doesn’t scare me, and when I get to Rachel’s happy ending, I will close the book, seal it with a kiss, and lovingly set it on the shelf, clearing my desk off for the next big adventure. Right now, I’m totally wrapped up in Rachel’s life, but yes, I have a few characters niggling at my unconscious, wanting to come out.
I do have a new young adult series scheduled, the first to come out summer 09. This is a completely new universe, new characters, and new magic. I’m really excited about it, and interested readers can get a taste of it in the short story, Madison Avery and the Dim Reaper, available in the anthology Prom Nights From Hell headlined by Meg Cabot.
Damian: In the Hollows, you installed a charismatic master vampire as president to help manage the chaos during the Turn. Do you have any predictions or endorsements for the upcoming U.S. presidential election?
Harrison: (Grin) I’m voting for Trent Kalamack. Pride, Progress, and Productivity.
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1 - Kim Harrison and Misty Massey
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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.