New Adult Book Club discussion

This week we have the lovely Abbi Glines with us as she takes a short break from her shopping to answer your questions.

Abby is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She is the author of books such as The Vincent Boys, Forever Too Far, Fallen Too Far and many more.

Leave your questions for her below!

will we read any snippets from the life of the characters from The Field Party in future?

Hello...

How did the pandemic affect your writing? A lot of authors say they are introverts anyway. Was that a case for you?

Which one of your characters surprised you the most while writing her or him?

Hi :). I've enjoyed every book that I've read of yours so far. Thanks for taking the time to do this Q&A.

Which couple from Sea Breeze was your favorite?

What is the most surprising thing you've found about being an author?

What is an interesting writing quirk that you have?

Aakanksha wrote: "will we read any snippets from the life of the characters from The Field Party in future?"

YES! In Game Changer the whole gang is back for the summer and you get to see them together in Asa's book.

Antonella wrote: "Hello...

How did the pandemic affect your writing? A lot of authors say they are introverts anyway. Was that a case for you?

It slowed BIG TIME. With my kids home all the time it was very hard to write. I am back at it again and feeling good.

Which one of your characters surprised you the most while writing he..."

This will probably always be Nan in the Rosemary Beach Series.

Sydney wrote: "Hi :). I've enjoyed every book that I've read of yours so far. Thanks for taking the time to do this Q&A.
Thank you for reading my books!

Which couple from Sea Breeze was your favorite?
I think Krit and Blythe but that's a hard call to make.

What is the most surprising thing you'v..."

That people like to read what I write. LOL! I started writing to entertain me. I never imagined others would be entertained as well.

Sydney wrote: "Hi :). I've enjoyed every book that I've read of yours so far. Thanks for taking the time to do this Q&A.

Oh and most interesting writing quirk is probably that I talk out loud to characters in my head to figure out what they are going to do next.

When will Cursed souls come out???? I have been dying to read it since I read the first part! PLEASE release it soon!
P.S: Love all your works! <3

Ever since I read Like a Memory, I’ve been dying to know more about James Stone + Holland Corbin! Any chance they’ll get a book? They seem like they’d be great together :)

Hello! It's so exciting to have you here and to be able to actually talk to you in a way! I'd like to ask if you have a topic that you find especially challenging to implement in your books. And I'd also like to know if you are a reader yourself and if so, who is your favorite author and why :) do your favorite books differ much from your own work? :)

Do you plan on writing any more of the Sea Breeze Meets Rosemary Beach series or the Vincent brothers? I can not get enough of these characters!

Will you write another series like field party?

I loved Eli and Ophelia together and I've enjoyed Best I've Ever Had, but to be honest, I was more looking forward to the book because of Ophelia. On Because of Lila is mentioned she took a year off college to find her passion, and in Best I've Ever Had her no having a dream/passion is something that really bothers her. Since I had the impression that Best I've Ever Had was most focused on Eli and what he went through, I was wondering if you would consider writing a sequel more focused on Ophelia?


Or just answering here what her dream/passion is kkkkkk


Idk If I can ask more than one question but here it goes anyway. What is Rush's job?

Thanks and I'm sorry for such a long question.

You tweeted years ago that when Like A Memory reached 500 reviews on Amazon you would write a scene where Rush and Cage met. I've checked kkk and it has reached 500 reviews, do you still plan on writing it? If the answer is yes, can you add Marcus to that?kkk

Love your books!!!

How do you and your family feel about this weird year?

what is your number one advice for aspiring authors?

Raiana wrote: "When will Cursed souls come out???? I have been dying to read it since I read the first part! PLEASE release it soon!
P.S: Love all your works! <3"

My plan had been for it to release in October. Then Covid-19 hit and everything changed I barely got time to write with no one to help take care of Emerson. I am now hoping for a February release.

MiDouradoP wrote: "what is your number one advice for aspiring authors?"

Write daily. Even if you think it sucks- write. Writing is like a muscle and it strengthens with use. If you get stuck then delete until you're no longer bored and go in a different direction. If you get stuck you are bored. If you are bored the reader will be too.

Samia wrote: "What inspired your decision to write New Adult books and not other romance subgenre? xx"

Well... I began writing YA. My first book was YA. Then everyone wanted a book about a character in my YA book that was older. He was 20 and that wasn't really YA. I didn't know what it was. There was no New Adult at the time. I just assumed it was contemporary romance. I began and the Sea Breeze series grew. Getting steamier and the characters getting older. I was in the beginning of the New Adult era. I didn't decide to write it, it just evolved for me.

Christina wrote: "How do you and your family feel about this weird year?"

It's been insane. We are thankful that we've been able to see each other but remain constant in being safe. I've had many relatives contract Covid-19 and we have been lucky enough for them to beat it. I am hoping 2021 is better. No fires, Covid-19 controlled, and most importantly equality among everyone. Awareness that should have been changed a long time ago.

Cris wrote: "You tweeted years ago that when Like A Memory reached 500 reviews on Amazon you would write a scene where Rush and Cage met. I've checked kkk and it has reached 500 reviews, do you still plan on wr..."

Thank you!! LOL! I completely forgot this. Once I get my two deadlines finished I will write that scene and release during the holidays this year. Thanks for the reminder!

Mary wrote: "I loved Eli and Ophelia together and I've enjoyed Best I've Ever Had, but to be honest, I was more looking forward to the book because of Ophelia. On Because of Lila is mentioned she took a year of..."

Right now I can't promise anything on future books on that series. Simply because the storyline has to hit me and I have to want to write it. Anything forced usually sucks.
As for Rush, he was a rockstar's son and I don't think he needed a job. I like to think he matured and got one but I don't think I ever mentioned it. Maybe that will be mentioned in future books :)

Jade DeMonaco wrote: "Will you write another series like field party?"

I think in a couple years I will do another YA series. Something set in New England maybe.

Marissa wrote: "Do you plan on writing any more of the Sea Breeze Meets Rosemary Beach series or the Vincent brothers? I can not get enough of these characters!"

Eventually I know one of the storylines will come to me in the Sea Breeze meets Rosemary Beach series.
As for Vincent Brother's I think that series is done. I never really know. If a storyline comes to me then I write it. That could still happen.

Lena wrote: "Hello! It's so exciting to have you here and to be able to actually talk to you in a way! I'd like to ask if you have a topic that you find especially challenging to implement in your books. And I'..."

Racism, especially in the south, is hard to cover in my books. If you aren't from the south and you've never witnessed it then you may not understand it when I write it. (I am aware racism is everywhere. I hate it. I just know that where I grew up compared to where I live now in New England it is very different.)
I am a reader and I read ALL KINDS of books. So yes it differs. Unless an author in my genre asks me to read their book then I rarely pick up that genre. I tend to read historical fiction the majority of the time Lisa Kleypas is one of my favorites.

Akshi wrote: "Ever since I read Like a Memory, I’ve been dying to know more about James Stone + Holland Corbin! Any chance they’ll get a book? They seem like they’d be great together :)"

Yes. They will get a book... eventually.

Raiana wrote: "When will Cursed souls come out???? I have been dying to read it since I read the first part! PLEASE release it soon!
P.S: Love all your works! <3"

The pandemic has slowed down my writing. While being stuck at home should help... I have had a 3 year old stuck with me. However, she is back in preschool (one that is outdoors) and my writing has picked back up. I am finishing up two books that are long overdue to the publisher then I am going to work on Cursed Souls. Hoping for a February release.

Hi Ms. Abbi! First, I want to let you know I enjoy your books and you're my most read author. My question is what makes About Tomorrow different from your past novels? I'm excited to read it!

I know you said you’re waiting for inspiration to strike regarding Sea Breeze Meets Rosemary Beach but will we get stories for at least one kid from each couple (even if it takes a while for their stories to come to you)? Or will only certain characters get a book?

Also, I know you only write stories that appeal to you and you don’t force it but I was just wondering if you have any plans to continue the Boys South of the Mason Dixon books in the next few years?
I’m really excited for the next one and I know you lost your inspiration with it but I just wanted to know if it’s shelved permanently or just on the back burner for a bit?

Hi there
Hope you and yours are all safe and well? It’s been a truly shi¥¥y year. Books have kept me sane. My question to you is.....Do you have a review team? Advanced reader or audio. If not, have you ever considered it? And you know what’s coming next...do you need new members? 🥰

Hi!
What are you currently working on?

If you could be any book character for a day, who would you choose and why?

Beatrice wrote: "Hi Ms. Abbi! First, I want to let you know I enjoy your books and you're my most read author. My question is what makes About Tomorrow different from your past novels? I'm excited to read it!"

Thank you for reading my books!
About Tomorrow... is set in New England for starters. The heroine is from the south though. It is a new adult novel and a contemporary romance. This one is heavier on the angst than the past few have been. :)

Apple wrote: "I know you said you’re waiting for inspiration to strike regarding Sea Breeze Meets Rosemary Beach but will we get stories for at least one kid from each couple (even if it takes a while for their ..."

The ones that get books will be the ones that come to me. If their story starts talking to me then I will write it.

Apple wrote: "Also, I know you only write stories that appeal to you and you don’t force it but I was just wondering if you have any plans to continue the Boys South of the Mason Dixon books in the next few year..."

I will write the next book in this series. I just haven't felt the story yet. It will come. I promise. I love this series.

Pamela wrote: "Hi there
Hope you and yours are all safe and well? It’s been a truly shi¥¥y year. Books have kept me sane. My question to you is.....Do you have a review team? Advanced reader or audio. If not, hav..."

I have close friends who are also writers that I send my manuscript to for their opinion. My editor also gives me advice on the storyline. I don't necessarily have a team.

Nicole wrote: "Hi!
What are you currently working on?"

I am currently finishing up About Tomorrow...
and working on rewrites for Game Changer

J. wrote: "If you could be any book character for a day, who would you choose and why?"

Hermione Granger - because I want to live at Hogwarts and be a bad ass witch.

I was wondering. Dean and Rush play an instrument and sing. Do any of Rush's kids play an instrument or sing?

I have a headcannon(I hope its okay) that Ophelia is an amazing singer, but since she doesn't like to be the center of attention not a lot of people know that.

What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

Julia wrote: "I was wondering. Dean and Rush play an instrument and sing. Do any of Rush's kids play an instrument or sing?

I have a headcannon(I hope its okay) that Ophelia is an amazing singer, but since she ..."

Dean is the drummer for Slacker Demon. Rush sings and plays the guitar in the song he wrote for Blaire. As for the kids that's to be determined :)

Suzana wrote: "What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?"

That my characters can take over a storyline. I can outline it and have a plan but while I am writing a character that isn't the main one can take over a book. Cage for example in Because of Low did it and I had to go back and fix a lot of it before I published it. Dank in the Existence series was actually a side character in a book I never published. He took over the story so I stopped and just gave him his own book instead.

After While it Lasts, are you interesting to see other of your books made into a movie? I would really love to see Rush on the big screen.

Which character of your spoke to you the most? BTW, I love About Tomorrow's cover and I'm so excited to read it!

Hello,
Can we expect a 3rd book on the "Once she dreamed" serie?
Fells like the end / closure is missing.
Thank you