I’m doing things a little differently. If you’ve visited before, you know that I when I host giveaways, I usually include my review and author interview all in one post. Today I’m separating them a bit. Below is my interview with Eric Van Lustbader- the author of the thriller “First Daughter“. Later in the week I’ll be posting my review of “First Daughter” and the giveaway details. However since the book is coming out now, I wanted to post my interview to generate a little buzz about it. But I can tell you now that you have a chance of winning a copy of this book by leaving a comment regarding my interview with author Eric Van Lustbader!
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So, a big welcome to Eric Van Lustbader! His new book is called “First Daughter” and I’m thrilled that he was able to answer a few questions for me!
Q. I can see that this is far from being your first novel! With over twenty five books, including three Bourne books, how do you keep coming up with ideas and story lines?
A. If I have a problem it’s that I have too many ideas to write them all! I’d like to finish my Pearl fantasy series, I’d like to write another Nicholas Linnear (“The Ninja“) novel, but I have other commitments now.
Q. There have been a couple of movies released (the most recent starring Katie Holmes) called “First Daughter”. In addition, chick lit author Mitali Perkins has published books using the same title. Did any of these influence your decision when it came to picking a title for your book?
A. To be honest, I don’t know about any of these. “First Daughter” was the perfect title for this novel.
Q. Did you start writing “First Daughter” knowing exactly who the villains were, or did it come to you as you continued to write?
A. Actually, the main villain began to write himself as I got further into the book. He was only fully fleshed out in the writing. This often happens with some of my best characters. Funny, that.
Q. You ended “First Daughter” in a way that leaves it open for a sequel. Any chance that such a sequel is in the works?
A. Absolutely. From the beginning, I conceived of Jack McClure have many, many adventures. The next one is already in my head, and very interesting it is, too. I’m hoping that as soon as I finish the next Jason Bourne book, due out next summer, I’ll be able to get back to Jack.
Q. Let’s end with my usual bookish questions! What kind of books do you like to read? What is your favorite book? Who is your favorite author? Lastly, what are you reading now and why?
A. Your readers might take a look at my Web site to see some of my favorite novels, but here are some current favorite authors: Roberto Bolano, Martin Amis, Don DeLillo, Laura Restrepo. “Cryptonomicon” by Neal Stephenson is simply astonishing. Right now, I’m reading “Theft” by an Australian writer named Peter Carey. A friend of mine recommended him. It’s about an artist and his brother. My wife and I have a good friend who’s an artist, so I thought it would be of particular interest. But the writer who has had the most powerful and lasting influence on me is Colin Wilson, especially his seminal work, “The Outsider,” in which I first began to recognize myself.
There you have it folks. Thanks again to Eric Van Lustbader for stopping by! I’m already excited for the sequel, and I’m sure you will be too, once you’ve read “First Daughter“. As I mentioned above, my review of this book will be posted later this week along with more chances to win a copy of your own. For now, leave a comment on this post about my interview with Eric and you’ll be entered to win 🙂 Good luck.
Don’t forget that “First Daughter” comes out today! Stop by and pick up your own copy here 🙂
Edit: I never got around to my review…. it’s coming sometime. But I’ll be picking a winner on October 10, so you all have a few more days to enter.
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Great interview! I’m really happy that there will be more Jack McClure books. I loved First Daughter and definitely want to learn more about Jack!
I so enjoy reading the author interviews … I like that you’ve separated the review/interview/giveaway, too (I’m a bear of very little brain, and long posts bother me!)
I am so looking forward to reading this book! Only five more to go… 😉
Very interesting. The book sounds very good and I fear, one way or another, I will have to get my hand on a copy.
So I hope that I win.
I need the saved money for other books!
Great interview, as usual.
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I enjoyed the last question. I always like to read what books the authors read.
And….I have never heard about the author. I am ashamed of myself. Kill me please.
As an aside, I went to check out on of the books he mentioned in the interview. “Cryptonomicon” by Neal Stephenson, which is 1168 pages long. 1168!
ok, yes, I bought it…lol
I thought that was a wonderful review and look forward to the book coming out!
First Daughter sounds like a fascinating read for me. It’s now in my wishlist pile. Hope to win a copy. 🙂
It definitely seems interesting and a great book to read.
Looking forward to reading this, especially after the interview!
Great interview. I’d also like to be entered into this contest. I tried for an ARC of this book but wasn’t selected. =(
Great interview. I’ve been seeing this book around and it looks very interesting. I did not know he wrote the Jason Bourne books though. How awesome!
Definitely enter me.
Lauren
I’d actually wondered about if he had considered that the book shared its title with the Katie Holmes movie. I’ve heard great things about this book, so it’s nice to know there are sequels being planned.
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Great interview. I love learning a little about authors and how they think. Count me in on the giveaway!
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Definitely count me in as well if it’s not too late!
Great interview and review! I haven’t read First Daughter yet but I’ve heard a lot of great things about it. Please count me in the contest!
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The book sounds quite intriguing! What a great interview. Please enter me!
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I have heard a lot about this book, and I would love to read it. Please enter me.
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I’m looking forward to reading this book so much after your interview please enter me – DJLunchlady91404@yahoo.com
seen the movie but never heard of the book
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What a great review, enter me please
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I really want to read this! Thank you for the chance to win it!
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p.s. I really enjoyed the interview and I want to read more of his books. I didn’t know he had written so many!
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This sounds like a great book I am looking forward to reading please enter me into the drawing.