Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about the Books

1. How many books will be in the Chicagoland Vampires series?

There are ten (1-10) books under contract in the Chicagoland Vampires series.

I’m not sure how many will ultimately be published in the series; it depends on sales and the arc of the stories.

2. How many books will be in the Dark Elite series? 

There are three books under contract in the Dark Elite series (1-3). I am not aware of any additional books at this time.

3. I think the books would make a great { movie, graphic novel, TV series } Can you do one?

I wish! But those decisions aren’t up to me. Someone in the movie/TV/graphic novel industry would have to express interest in the books. If that happens, I’ll let you know.

4. Why are the books published in hardback, paperback or audiobook form? Why do the covers look like that? 

Each publisher, in the US or otherwise, makes its own decisions about how the books are printed and what the cover art looks like. Authors generally do not select covers for the books.

5. Why do your books/ebooks cost so much?

My publisher (not me, or my agent, or my editor) and the companies who sell the books make all the decisions about pricing for ebooks and print books.  I have no say in those decisions.  Publishers and retailers must make pricing decisions just as you, as consumers, must make buying decisions. I appreciate your rights to do so.

6. Will you answer my questions about the books in an email or Facebook message?

I try to answer questions that aren’t already answered on this page.

So that I have more time to write about Merit’s and Lily’s adventures, please read these questions and answers below to see if your query is addressed here. This is a huge help to me, and is really appreciated!

 

Requests for Guest Blogs, Books, Bookmarks, Etc.

1. Can I get an ARC/Galley for review?

Please contact Rosanne Romanello to request an ARC/Galley.

2. Will you send me bookmarks, bookplates, etc.?

Unfortunately, I don’t have the ability to send out materials to individual readers or book bloggers at this time. (See below if you’re a librarian or bookseller).

Items are usually available for giveaways during my blog tours and at booksignings. Check the Events page for the schedule. You can also purchase items from the official Chloe Neill store.

3. How can I get a signed book?

If you’d like to purchase a signed copy of a book, please contact one of the bookstores below:

Barnes & Noble – Oakview Mall
Omaha, Nebraska
402-691-4557

The Bookworm
Omaha, Nebraska
402-392-2877

3. I am a librarian or bookseller. Can you send me some bookmarks?

If you’re a librarian or bookseller (independent or chain) and would like a set of bookmarks featuring the Chicagoland Vampires and Dark Elite books to give away to patrons, send me a request via email at chloe (at) chloeneill (dot) com.

Include in your email your name and the mailing address for your library/store.

4. Will you publish your book in my country? 

Each country has its own publishers, and they must purchase the right to publish the books in that particular country.

Visit the International Release page to see the books currently under contract around the world. If a country is not listed, there  no plans to publish there at this time.

5. Will you answer interview questions for my blog or send me items for a giveaway?

Due to my heavy writing schedule, I am only generally able to participate in giveaways and interviews which are part of my pre-scheduled blog tours. Information on those tours–usually two or three a year–are announced on my web site.

If you are from a media outlet, please contact Rosanne Romanello for interview requests.

 

Questions about Contests

1. What are the general contest rules?

Winners are randomly selected. To be valid, giveaway entries must meet any and all rules set out in the giveaway
description (e.g., they must be entered by a particular time) Entries which do not meet the giveaway rules will be deemed ineligible.

If you’ve won a giveaway held on chloeneill.com in the last 90 days, please abstain from entering so that others have a chance to win. Entries received from individuals who have won a giveaway through chloeneill.com in the 90 days preceding the contest deadline will be deemed ineligible.

Unless otherwise specified in the giveaway rules, please don’t enter any individual giveaway more than once.

The winner must contact me via email (chloe at chloe neill dot com) to claim his or her prize.  If a prize is not claimed within seven days, a new winner will be selected.

Please allow two to four weeks to receive your giveaway prize, although I try to get them out within a shorter period.

 

Questions about Booksignings and Events

1. Can you have a booksigning in my town?

Many bookstores have cut back on booksignings, and they schedule signings as they are financially able to do so and as their store calendars permit. (I have very little say in that process.) If you’re interested in a signing in your area, please talk to your local bookstore, tell them you’re interested, and ask them to contact me.

I am only able to participate in a few conventions and booksignings every year. That schedule is listed on the Events page.

All events are added as soon as they are confirmed.  If an event is not listed, it has not yet been scheduled and confirmed.

 

Questions about Writing and Reading

1. How long have you been writing?

I started writing until 2005. I used to hate writing, but as I got more practice at it (in my dayjobs), I stopped fearing it. Here’s the story of how I began.

2. I want to be a writer. Should I take any special classes?

I’ve never taken a creative writing class, so I can’t really speak to that. I think the best ways to improve your writing are to read, and to write, in that order. Read as much as you can, in as many genres as you can stand. Write a little everyday.

Getting published requires a great story AND execution. Your writing needs to be polished–and practice definitely helps. So does editing. Lots and lots of editing.

3. Should I get an agent?

That’s up to you. I have an agent (although I got my first contract without one), but I’m very glad I made the decision to invest. Beware of any agent who requires you to pay up-front fees. Reputable agents make money only when you do.

4. How do I find a publisher? How do I submit a manuscript?

Do your research and follow the rules.

If you believe your project is ready for submission, research publishers in your genre to determine which are accepting submissions and which, if you’re sans agent, accept “unagented” or “unsolicited” submissions.

Once you’ve identified appropriate publishers, research their submission guidelines and follow them to the letter. Skipping or ignoring rules won’t help your work stand out–it will just Check out blogs on publishing and agenting if you need more information.

5. How do you write your novels?

I’ve started a series on my blog describing my writing process from beginning to end. You can now read Part I (Brainstorming), Part II (Outlining), and Part III (Completing the Manuscript). Coming soon: Part IV (Editing). You can also read a post on how I started writing.

6. Do you write everyday?

I currently write two to three novels per year. (The rest of the time I’m editing, marketing, etc.) When I’m writing, I typically use a per-day word count goal–typically between 500 and 1,500 words, depending on how close I am to my deadline.

7. What are your favorite series?

I love Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series, Rachel Caine’s Weather Warden series, Kim Harrison’s Hollows series, and J.D. Robb’s In Death series.

 

Questions about the Web site

1. Why is there a delay between my posting a comment and it appearing on the website or Facebook?

Most comments are held for moderation to avoid spam. Comments should make it through the moderation process within twenty-four hours. (I have a day  job, and I clear comments as soon as possible in the evenings.)

If you’re commenting for a contest, all comments are moderated before a winner is picked. (But the winner must still have met any other requirements for contest entry, which are posted.)

2. Do you delete comments?

Very rarely. However, Chloe reserves the right to delete any comments which we deem inappropriate,  including those containing spam, those which are not courteous, those which are offensive, and those which include spoilers.