Pamela Clare ~ Fan Group discussion

Connor MacKinnon

Book three due out 2011

PC's historicals are some of the best historical out there!

They are! I love the colonial theme with Highlander twist. Wish there were more "out there" with this theme. Love it.

Me too. I love that time period.

Connor is my scene stealer. I've had to keep him in a choke chain since I started the first book. All the best lines, all the showing off — he stole all of it from everyone. I had to deliberately go through and reassign some of his antics/heroism to Morgan.

I told him he could wait for his own darn book.

Yes, I talk to my characters. :-)

I am so looking forward to Connor's book. Of course, just before it comes out, I'll have to reread Iain's & Morgan's stories!

I'm guessing that about a month before Connor's book is released we'll do a group re-read of the first 2 books. I'm hoping so anyway.

Pamela, do you have a working title or an idea for Connor's book?

I'm so excited for this book. I love the MacKinnons. And, of course, we'll have to look in on Iain and Morgan, right?

The working title for the book at this moment is DEFIANT. The titles for this series have totally sucked, I have to say, and that is my fault. I'm open to suggestions. "Hot Badass Highlander in the Americas" is probably too long.

As for the idea for the story, oh, yes. Two ideas. One that I'm favoring. Hint: Mary Jameson.

Beanbag, I'm so happy to hear you're excited about it. Yes, we'll get a full update and some real time with Iain and Morgan and Joseph. And Killie and Dougie and McHugh and Brendan... :-)

Pamela wrote: "TYes, we'll get a full update and some real time with Iain and Morgan and Joseph. And Killie and Dougie and McHugh and Brendan... :-)
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Yay! You are the queen of making-me-crazy right now. :D

I like that title, actually. I think they were all defiant in some way, but I can see Connor being even more-so, after watching the BS his brothers were put through.

Beanbag, thank you so much! That is quite an honor. I'm just happy you're looking forward to the stories. I promise to do the best to write books you enjoy.

Yes, Dhes, they are all defiant. But Connor has more of an edge. He's a step away from saying "F you." The thing Wentworth is able to hold over his head, though, is his brothers. "If you don't behave, I'll call Iain back into service."

And Connor doesna want that, aye?

So, Pamela, I did a search and is this the Mary Jameson of Celtic descent, married to Samuel?

I'm trying to research my ancestor, Parks (or Parkes) DARE. He was born about 1790 in New York, according to census records, but I can't find anything further back. You've given me an idea of where to search, though!!!! Thanks! :)

Aye, I can see that, Pamela :) That's what the bastard held over all of them. I keep sayin' William needs to get laid on a regular basis. LOL

Nope. Sorry. I spelled it wrong.

Mary Jamison.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Jem...

The heroine would be loosely based on Mary, in her honor. I found her story (the entire thing is in a book of her own words written down by a journalist) to be very moving.

OK, thanks :) I'm going to go read about her now.

How often have I said that I want to know the details behind the stories? I sound like a broken record!! LOL

You say that a lot, Dhes, but I enjoy sharing.

I care a lot about the research that goes into all my books. I'm not sure whether I should blame the archaeology degree or the journalism career, but I'm very focused on research all the time.

For me, the chance to do research is in itself a reason to write books.. :-)

That is a very, very cool story!!! I have an ancestor known as Indian Eve. She was also taken captive, but after some years was able to return to her family. In the past couple of years, however, another branch of the family has "laid claim" to her being their direct ancestor, so who knows?

http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com...

I'm very jealous! As a kid, then even in college, I had wanted to go into archeology, or at least study it. I'm always fascinated in the small details of civilizations, and the things we can learn from ancient trash heaps :) My daughter is taking a history class, World History to the 1500's, in college, and I LOVE it when she comes home and tells me the things her professor has taught.

Dare I hope to get 2, Pamela Clare books this year??

Ooooh! YAY!!!!! An excerpt of DEFIANT by Pamela Clare can be found here....

It's awesome!

http://pamelaclare.blogspot.com/2011/...

We're on the home stretch!!! Only about a month and a half away now!!!!!!

The book trailer for DEFIANT is out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU8YWd...

Go to http://pamelaclare.blogspot.com/ to get the code so you can place this on your blog or website.

Want to win a signed copy of Defiant? Check this out:

Pamela Clare is having a fanfiction contest. For a chance to win a signed copy of Defiant, write Connor MacKinnon and Lady Sarah in a kissing scene.

For more details and where to post your scene, click here:
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Announcement About Defiant!

Over the next several days, leading up to the July 3rd release of Defiant, we'll have some things going on to help make the wait easier! Be sure and check this thread and your Private Messages for announcements about giveaways, special events and even a very cool, exclusive, sumthin' sumthin' that Pamela has given me permission to share with this group!

And if you haven't already done so, be sure and pre-order your copy today!

Defiant at Book Depository
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I wish I could join you - I don't think it's being released as an ebook in the UK and I just don't buy paperbacks anymore :-(

Shame because these are, I think, the best historicals I've ever read and I really wanted to read Defiant and I would have liked to have read it on release day with you all but it's not to be.

I'm sorry to hear that, Becs! I don't understand why it wouldn't be released in the UK, though. Maybe Pamela will have the answer to that.

Becs, I don't know why it wouldn't be released as an ebook there. I'm fairly certain it will be, but they might not show the ebook link until the book is for sale in print as well. Check on July 3 and see if it's an ebook then. They used to not offer pre-order options for ebooks on Amazon.com, and I think it's because the publishers were trying to herd people into buying print. Can't be sure about that.

Regardless, I'm really sorry! I have no control over it at all, because if I did, readers in the UK and NZ and Australia wouldn't have to wait.

I'll check Amazon.uk. Does the Book Depository sell ebooks?

Thanks Dhessy and Pamela.

It's only listed as a paperback on Amazon UK and Book Depository. Usually the big releases have the option to pre-order - certainly the new Jeaniene Frost did last Tuesday.

I had the same problem with Naked Edge - that didn't get released as an ebook for ages over here but Breaking Point and Skin Deep both arrived in my Kindle at midnight on release day!

I know you have no control over it Pamela so don't worry - I will check Amazon on Tuesday morning to see if they do actually release it without pre-listing it but, at the moment, it's just not there.

It's a real shame - I love the buzz on Goodreads when we're all reading a long anticipated book on release day together.

I love that, too, Becs, both as a reader and an author. It's so fun to share the experience with other enthusiastic reader.

I really wish all the publishers of the world would just make some kind of arrangements with ebook distributors so that this was easy for people.

I have readers all over the world who can't get certain books in ebook format because of selective distribution arrangements publishers make. I try hard to help them find a copy.

I will email the publisher first thing Monday morning and see if I can get an answer for you.

Thanks Pamela - you rock! :-)

I cannot wait for this book, having just finished both & , this is a perfect time for me to read . Not to mentuion Pamela, I love this time period AND location of the stories.

Pamela, we talked on Facebook and I mentioned that I know exactly where the places are you describe in the book and it makes it all the more real to me Simply amazing! Again, I can't wait!

If you live in the U.S. near an indy bookstore, or have a book club or reading group you meet with and want to help promote DEFIANT, drop me a PM with your mailing address so I can send you some DEFIANT romance trading cards. Keep 1 for yourself and pass the others around to friends, co-workers, reading buddies or bookstores - anyone you can tempt to buy the book!

So, it's release day and I just wanted to let you know that it's definitely not available as an ebook in the UK with no future release date either. It is in the rest of Europe but not here. So, I hope you all really enjoy it, but I'm going to have to stay away to avoid spoilers.

Have fun :-)

Yay release day! All you lucky Kindle readers. I'm waiting too Becs. Mine should arrive sometime next week from the Book Depository (to Canada) Enjoy,

So sorry, Becs! I did email my editor, but she's on vacation till July 9. My agent said this is an increasing problem, with the book releasing later and later. I don't know why, but I will do my best to find out why.

Yay! I just bought mine for kindle!

Pamela is having a Release Day Party on her blog. Stop by and share your favorite memories/moments from the series for a chance to win one of five signed copies of DEFIANT!

Defiant Release Day Party!

Pamela wrote: "So sorry, Becs! I did email my editor, but she's on vacation till July 9. My agent said this is an increasing problem, with the book releasing later and later. I don't know why, but I will do my be..."

Thanks for doing that for me Pamela. Don't worry - when you're all done, I will still have it to look forward to!! ;-)

Becs wrote: "So, it's release day and I just wanted to let you know that it's definitely not available as an ebook in the UK with no future release date either. It is in the rest of Europe but not here. So, I..."

Just checked Amazon and still not even available in physical book let alone ebook....yet it showing release date of 3rd July!. Allowing us to pre-order but still not giving us a actual available date....confused!

Pamela....We know that it isn't your fault and is out of your control but thank you for trying ☺

I'm so sorry, Dee. I've been getting emails and messages about this, and I really wish I knew what the trouble was. I contacted my agent and she says they're seeing this across the board — Amazon and other ebook retailers taking longer to get foreign editions up.

I wonder if it's worth a call/email to Amazon customer service.

Grrr!

Thanks for being patient, Dee, Becs, and other who are waiting.

Pamela wrote: "I'm so sorry, Dee. I've been getting emails and messages about this, and I really wish I knew what the trouble was. I contacted my agent and she says they're seeing this across the board — Amazon a..."

We are constantly having this problem over here Pamela and it gets so frustrating!

I have tried to look into problems in the past and it is something to do with the different Licensing laws. I don't understand it fully as it is very complicated but from what I understand some publishers get around it by having affiliates publishing and distributing the books here in the UK....I just wish they would get it sorted once and for all so this doesn't keep happening :(

We live in a global community now, and licensing practices that don't reflect that reality are going to anger people and ultimately hurt the publishing industry.

I hope they get it sorted, too, Dee! It's extremely aggravating.

Pamela wrote: "We live in a global community now, and licensing practices that don't reflect that reality are going to anger people and ultimately hurt the publishing industry.

I hope they get it sorted, too, De..."

I agree. I don't blame the authors, it is all to do with the publishers! Anyway we can only live in hope and pray they get something sorted. Not a lot else we can do in the meantime!

I keep clicking on that 'I'd like to read this book in kindle' button. I notice that they've finally taken off the pre-order status today but that they're not actually selling it themselves anymore - it's being offered new from Book Depository and used from sellers in the US.

Wonder why Amazon UK has decided not to sell it themselves? I just can't work it out.

I don't get it either. That's just so strange, Becs. I hope you're able to get a copy soon!

I actually contacted Amazon customer service yesterday and the girl tried to be helpful, but even after having me on hold for 15 minutes, at least, she couldn't explain what the problem was.

I ask about the possibility of someone in the US gifting it to someone in the UK, and was put on hold another 10 minutes. She came back and said that yes, gifting would work, but then added that 'if recipient has trouble accessing the title, we can work something else out,' but she couldn't guarantee that said recipient would actually get the book.

I know people in other countries who have their amazon account registered using a friend's or family's US address so that they can avoid this headache. It might be frowned on, but it's likely not illegal. Does anyone have more information on this?