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11/28/2003 Amber Phillips
Hey Tamara- I stumbled on your Sorority trilogy in the supermarket and bought
all three right then. Had never heard of you before, and I'm not sure what
attracted me to them, but I'm glad I was. I couldn't put them down. Your style
of writing is very addicting. I'm anxious to read your other books. Thank you
for sharing your gift of writing with all of us. A New Fan, Amber
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Thanks, Amber. Glad you enjoyed. I enjoyed writing them.
11/23/2003 Alex
Hey!! I just wanted to say how great the 3 sorority books are, I really really
love the last one, that was so awsome!! You're really a wonderful author!! But,
may I ask you a question? Do you really beleive in ghosts and witchcraft and all
that stuff?? I think that kind of stuff is really cool!! Are you coming out with
any other new books?
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Alex, I don't believe in or disbelieve in anything. I think possibilities are
endless. I have seen many things that defy normal explanations, and while I have
theories, I don't really know anything. (I think quantum physics will dignify
the paranormal to some extent, some day.) I'm not a practitioner of any
spiritual arts, but I think there are many paths to the same ends and that these
work for many people. Everything is valid, whether I personally believe in it or
not. My path is one of observation, strewn with nuts and bolts and a little bit
of glee. As for ghosts, I actively seek them out. I've seen all sorts of
phenomena, from apparitions to poltergeists, but I've never experienced one that
I'd call a "spirit." To me, ghosts are echos or recordings, energy phenomena. By
that definition, ghosts exist, in my opinion. But to me a ghost is not a synonym
for soul or spirit. However, I'm aways on the lookout for something that
displays separate intelligence not attributible to the influence of living
minds. I've been nuts about the occult all my life. It's so much fun to know
there will always be mysteries to explore. My next book will appear in July.
It's called Thunder Road and is set in a fictionalized wild west amusement park
in the California desert. It involves serial killers, UFOs, and religious nuts.
And cowboys. (It was originally my last Chris Curry book a few years ago, but
this time it has a great cover and lots more people will see it.) The novel
after that is still wrapped in mystery as I'm scribbling away, but expect ghosts
and mysteries, on a pretty grand scale. After the holidays, we'll try to get the
Thunder Road cover on the website. Meanwhile, you can preview it at
www.horror-web.com by clicking on Written in Blood and Tamara Thorne.
11/19/2003 Manju Starr
Dear Tamara, I have seen ghosts/spirits always. since I was born.... I am
intrigued by your profession.... At this time I am in Covina, CA, and go to "A
Great Read" where I just purchased "Candle Bay". I'd love to meet you and
exchange some ideas. Thank you for being the exciting author you are and
entertaining all of us readers. Sincerely, Manju
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
I do signings in the Los Angeles area fairly often. Watch the newsletter (which
will start appearing again any minute now) or the website (which should be
updated slightly any minute now:-) for details. I know I'm doing a talk at a B&N
in Rancho Cucamonga toward the end of January and I'm a guest at San Diego's
Con-Dor at the end of February. Details soonish.
11/18/2003 Catherine Diane
WOW! Just finished Winter Scream and Thunder Road! Trickster is on the way!
GREAT BOOKS!
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Wow, you found the oldies. Winter Scream and Trickster won't be in print again.
Panic IS Bad Things, so you don't need that -- and Thunder Road is coming back
out with a Marsden cover under my Thorne name next July. Thanks!
11/17/2003 Jeremy
Hey Tamara...I am just getting done reading your second book 'Haunted' for the
second time. It's my favorite book and I was wondering if your other books are
similar to that or have as good quality as it does. I'm also an aspiring writer
and you give me lots of inspiration. When i'm bored I just grab the book and
read and it really helps to pass the time! Thanks for writing such an awesome
book!
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Haunted was a true labor of gleeful love. The haunted house genre is my favorite
but it's a tough one to write well, so I went for pastiche -- throwing in every
beloved cliche I could come up with. I had a blast and I'm goad you did too. As
for my other books, the quallity you perceive probably depends on your interest
in the topic I pick. Some books are heavier, like Bad Things or Eternity. Others
are lighter, like Candle Bay and The Sorority. Just peruse the book descriptions
for what interests you. My only writing tricks are to write only what I want to
write about and to stand back and let the characters take over. They really know
what they're doing, so I try not to interefere:-)
11/16/2003 Jennifer
I have found a new favorite writer!! The Sorority Books are excellent and
couldnt put them down! Im almost through with Eternity and loving this one too
Never stop writing. Thanx
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Thanks, Jennifer. Glad you enjoyed!
11/16/2003 Amber
hi i love your book
11/10/2003 Rachel Rudd
I fell in love with your books, and over the last couple months, I've read
everything you've wrote. So looking forward to your next one. Meanwhile, do you
have any authers that you would recommend? I like the style of books you write
and would like to keep up this healthy habit I've gotten into recently.
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
You might like Douglas Clegg, Robert McCammon, Christopher Lamb, James Blaylock
(the latter two aren't categorized as horror in bookstores -- possibly sci fi or
fantasy or fiction). Maybe some other readers can list some books. Anyone?
11/4/2003 Kevin Bozard
Hi Tamara! Haven't heard from you in a while. Hopefully, that's a good thing and
that you're busy working on your next masterpiece. I noticed that all your
responses to messages on here are dated 1/1/2001. That's eerie! In true Tamara
Thorne fashion of course. ;)
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Hi Kevin, Yes, I'm writing my socks off. Thanks re the reply dates -- hadn't
noticed I was in the Twilight Zone. Well, it's really a vortex, I guess. . . Oh
my god, it's 1968, I'm wearing tie-dyed paisley clothes. . . Help!
11/4/2003 Tamara
Hi, Tamara.I'm a girl from Romania who likes horror books but I couldn't find in
my country yours.How can I buy them because they seem very interesting?Thank
you.
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Online is the best way I know of to get books that aren't published in your
country. www.amazon.com is the biggie (and amazon has other online stores
specifically for the UK -- take a peep at the main site, I'd imagine you can
find the best outlet listed there. You can also contact specialty stores online.
My personal favorite is Dark Delicacies. They have all my books, mostly signed,
too. Email them with questions at darkdel@darkdel.com. Thanks for asking!
11/3/2003 Jacynda
Tamara, I have just recently been introduced to your writting abilitites and am
very impressed it has been a long time since I have wanted to sit down and read
anything a friend gave me the books and said she had no real interest in them I
just told her she needs to take a second look at the books and give them a
chance before discarding them I would love to know how you come up with your
information. Some of my friends and I are always looking for a good scary ghost
story. Some of us are inclined to see things others can't myself included and
all of this is without the help of drugs we all practice meditation and
relaxtion to channel our senses to aquire the images and visions we have ahd
some of us have even been inclined to attempt wicca but not all of us. We would
like your opinion and would be very grateful for your insite. Thank You Jacynda
Kaufman, Texas
10/29/2003 Martine
Hi Tamara, You have truly given me the love of books. Haunted was the first
novel that i have ever read. I went to a bookstore in search for a gift. I fell
upon your book and i was so captivated by the title page and i knew i had to
give it a chance, that maybe i could enjoy reading. I couldn't get enough of
this novel and i have read it over again. Since then i started devouring books.
Your characters are so well developped making me want ot learn more about them.
Reading about the challenges they are facing, i am truly captivated by their
lives. Keep up the wonderful work, and i am very much looking forward to reading
your next novel. I absolutely love ghost stories, they give me the creeps.
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Martine, Music to my ears. I love reading so it makes me have the warm fuzzies
when someone says I, er, turned the page for them about loving to read. I'm
endlessly surprised by what the characters say and do too. (I let them take over
the books...)
10/28/2003 Brian
Hello Tamara, I am so glad I discovered your work while trying out new authors.
It can get monotonous reading the same writers over and over again and your work
is a refreshing treasure that never fails to shock and surprise me. When I pick
up one of your novels I can't seem to put it down. You are truely the new
mistress of horror. Keep up the good work
10/28/2003 roberta
Hi Tamara, Is there a book club edition of Samantha? Roberta
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Yes, there is a book club edition of Samantha and the other two books in the
trilogy. Doubleday, Mystery Guild, Venus, and I'm zoning on the name of the
fourth big book club carrying them! all have them. All the clubs may not be
releasing them in the same months though.
10/28/2003 Cathetrine Diane
YOU are so goooooooood! I read at least 3 books a week - I've done so for over
40 years - and a good writer is such a find! I just finished The Forgotten and
am getting ready to start the Sorority trilogy! I have read all your others MNUS
CANDLE BAY - pleeeeeeeeeeeeease re-release it! It is no where to be found - I
like NEW books and the only ONE available ANYWHERE is in Amazon Marketplace!
Keep on keeping on!
Response posted: 1/1/2001 by Tamara
Thanks, Catherine. Candle Bay and Bad Things have both recently run out of stock
at the publishers -- you can probably find via Dark Delicacies (darkdel@darkdel.com)
or used (amazon is good for finding used books inexpensively, or try searching
on specialty book stores for new or used titles).
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