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Ask the Author: John G. Hartness

“Hey Y'all! Go ahead and ask me stuff. I'll answer most of it, I'm pretty much an open book. What have y'all wanted to know about me or my books?” John G. Hartness

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I just finished the first four novellas and signed up for the pricey (you're worth it) -- My question: Where does the Glory angle series fit into the story line, I want to read them in order? By the way, you are an amazing writer, I love your characters, and the way they relate to one another!
John G. Hartness Hi Mary,

Thanks! I'm glad you are enjoying the books. The story order is this -

Year One collects -
Raising Hell
Straight to Hell
Hell on Heels
Hell Freezes Over

The Cambion Cycle collects -
Heaven Sent
Heaven's Door
Heaven Help Us
Heaven Can Wait

Damnation collects -
Calling all Angels
Devil Inside
Angel Dance
Running with the Devil

The short stories are outside the continuity, and can be read at any time.
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Here's a question... Why so long in between Black Knight Chronicles? What is next for Bubba now that jason is gone?? Will there be more Quicy Harker or were you just teasing us??? if you can't tell, you are one of my favorite authors.
John G. Hartness The Black Knight books take longer because they're usually more complex stories, plus since they are traditionally published it takes at least six months from the time I finish one to get it into y'all's hands. The next one should be quicker - I'm shooting for next summer, which will be about a year turnaround.

Bubba is going to be going longer, into quarterly novellas, so his cases will be a little more complicated and less cut and dried. He's going to have plenty to deal with from vampires to Pan to the Wild Hunt, There's always more things that go bump in the night!

There will be more Quincy Harker, Book 3, Hell on Heels, will be out early August.

Thanks for all your support, I really appreciate it!

JH
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How'd you get to be an all around awesome dude? (Just caught up on your blog)
John G. Hartness I was raised by good people and taught that everybody deserves to be treated equally. When you're raised by two amazing parents like I was, it's hard to go too far wrong. :) Thanks for that. I appreciate it!
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John G. Hartness Like, certainly, although I certainly can't force you to like or dislike anyone, Sabrina isn't intended to be an unlikable character. She's got her flaws, like everyone, and has certainly made her mistakes, like all of use, but overall she's intended to be a good person and a likable character. As far as admire, that's an even more personal decision. I didn't write her (or really anyone in the books) to be a role model or shining example of anything, but I think she has some admirable qualities. She has some less admirable qualities as well, but most people do.

So I guess I'd say that yes, I intend her to be likable, although if some people don't like her, I'm not going to lose sleep over it. There will always be some folks that don't like some things or people. And as far as admire goes, I feel like that's a pretty deeply personal thing and I haven't really created anyone to be admired as a whole.

I hope that answered your question, and thanks for reading! I appreciate it.
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
John G. Hartness Writer's block is bullshit. Writers write, period. Quit whining about your muse and get to work. It's your job, and you either love it or you need to be doing something else. If you're stuck on a plot point, go back to the outline and figure out what you screwed up. If you're out of story, then type "The End." But don't sit around whining about writer's block. Either write, or don't.
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