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“I apologize for not answering some of these older questions. I couldn't figure out how to get back here! Will try to be a bit more on the ball.
Sandra” Sandra Brown

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I love that your characters have such unusual names. It helps me to remember if I had read a particular book yet ! How do you come up with your character names and why do you use unusual names ??
Sandra Brown Sometimes I save names that I find. I even have friends who finds unusual names for me and save them.
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I will be sure to pre-order! If you ever need "pre-publication/sale" for your books (?), I volunteer. :)
Sandra Brown Thank you, Patricia!
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What is your favorite genre to write ? I loved Rainwater, and I also love your Suspense & romance books. I've never come across an author talented enough to cross genres as successfully as you. (You are me if I could write) Thank you for sharing your stories with us. Thank you for the tears, the characters that roll around my mind all day and the rollercoaster rides of suspense.
Sandra Brown I love writing suspense but if I ever found another story like Rainwater, that just called to me, I'd certainly write it.
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Hello Ms. Brown; Thank you for answering questions here on Goodreads. As a newly self-published author of two books for children, what advice can you offer for marketing and promotion? As a crime/suspense fiction junkie, I find all of your books enjoyable. Thank you for keeping all of us entertained.!!!
Sandra Brown D. M. ... I'm sorry but I know nothing about promoting children's books!
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In your opinion, what is the key for a successful book?
Sandra Brown Great characterization!
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I love all your mysteries please don't write with another author yours are so good and I find that I don't like books written by 2 authors. When does your next book come out I have read everything that you have written up to now. When does your next book come out?
Sandra Brown STING goes on sale August 16th.
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Have any of your book's been made into a movie?
Sandra Brown Yes! French Silk, Ricochet, & White Hot to name a few.
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Do you and Michael still live here in Arlington and, if so, do you do any signings in the area? My wife and I would like to attend one. Rick and Donna Centner Arlington, TX
Sandra Brown Rick...yes I still live in Arlington, but I have no signings planned at this time. Please keep an eye on my Facebook page or subscribe to my mailing list for updated appearances.

Best,

Sandra
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Hi, Do you ever agree to Skype or Facetime with Book Clubs? We'd love to have you join us when we read your new book Unless you happen to be in Salt Lake City. LOL. Please let me know, thanks. PS I met you in 2011 at a writing conference in Dallas/Fort Worth. You were the Keynote speaker. However, I was already a fan. Mary
Sandra Brown I've never Skyped with a book club but I have done book club meetings by phone! Please contact Caitlin at GCP:
http://sandrabrown.net/contact/appear...
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i want to read some good books on public relations. Any suggestion?
Sandra Brown Afraid not. But good luck to you.
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every book you write is so well written, I feel the heat, the breeze, the smell of the grass, as if I'm actually living there. May I ask how long it takes to research as well as write your books? They are so real. And I have to say i enjoy your suspense novels the best. My daughter who won't read actually asks for dauily updates on what is happening! So this is a huge thank you for all the enjoyment you given us!
Sandra Brown Debbie,

Thank you! I spend about six months writing each book. Nine months if you include the multiple rounds of edits, copy edits and page proofs.

Best,

Sandra
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I just finished DEADLINE for the second time. By writing one book a year, I can tell the difference in your books. They are much more "involved" in that you develope characters, the plot, and never boring. Some authors have started writing so many books a year that they are losing what they had years ago. I love your books and always look forward to your next story. When will be get the next one?
Sandra Brown Patricia,

Thank you! STING goes on sale August 16.
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Hi, I've checked these titles (French Silk, Envy & Breathe of Scandal) several times on Amazon and they are still not available for purchase via Kindle in my part of the world (Africa). Are they published under different titles/names maybe...?
Sandra Brown No, they're not. I believe the publisher is Hodder but I'll have to check with my agent.
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I am a huge fan. Could I get some news on this year's book? I'm sooo looking forward to it.
Sandra Brown STING goes on sale August 16.
When Shaw Kinnard encounters the incongruously elegant Jordie Bennet in a seen-better-days bayou bar, it’s not love at first sight. He’s there to kill her. Instead, he abducts her, eager to get hold of the $30 Million her brother has pocketed from his badly bent boss. Now they are on the run from said boss—and the FBI
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not a question... just an appreciative nod and a teary smile. Rainwater. yes. infinity. I can't post this without including a "?"... mischief managed.
Sandra Brown So glad you liked Rainwater. It's one of my favorites!
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Is the book Roses at Dawn (Lucky in Love #13) published in 1992 as listed on Goodreads your book and if so do you know where I can purchase it?
Sandra Brown Connie...no, that's not one of my books.

Best,

Sandra
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I love your books, when do you have a new one coming?
Sandra Brown August 16th! The title is STING.
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What was your favorite book out of all the books you have written? And what author do you like to read?
Sandra Brown Picking a favorite book would be like picking a favorite child!
I read many authors--everything from historical fiction to historical romance to steamy contemporary romance to thrillers. Lee Child and Elizabeth Hoyt are two of my favorites.
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Hi Sandra - I am a huge fan of your novels (I think I own every one of them), and I'm also an emerging romantic suspense author, looking to publish my first manuscript. Do you have any advice as to how to capture the attention of an agent, so I can find one to take me on? This has been a dream of mine my whole life, and I won't stop until it's published. Thanks you! :)
Sandra Brown Write the best darn book possible and then write the best darn query letter possible. Writing query letters is an artform. Do your research. Don't query agents who don't represent your chosen genre. Also, check out the #MSWL hashtag on Twitter. It can be very helpful!
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I Love your job! What your inspiration to write these amazing books? And from all your books, what is your favourite characters? What book do you like most? - Lethal, Charade or Chill Factor?
Sandra Brown Inspiration...it's my job. That's my inspiration. Don't get me wrong. I have the best job in the world: I get paid to daydream. But it's also hard work.
As for a favorite, that's like picking a favorite child--impossible!
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