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Carrie Vaughn

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Robin McKinley, Ray Bradbury, Lois McMaster Bujold, Joseph Conrad

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Carrie Vaughn is the author more than twenty novels and over a hundred short stories. She's best known for her New York Times bestselling series of novels about a werewolf named Kitty who hosts a talk radio advice show for the supernaturally disadvantaged. In 2018, she won the Philip K. Dick Award for Bannerless, a post-apocalyptic murder mystery. She's published over 20 novels and 100 short stories, two of which have been finalists for the Hugo Award. She's a contributor to the Wild Cards series of shared world superhero books edited by George R. R. Martin and a graduate of the Odyssey Fantasy Writing Workshop.

An Air Force brat, she survived her nomadic childhood and managed to put down roots in Boulder, Colorado, where she collects hobbie
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April: Secret Mission

The word(s) for the month: Secret Mission

Mysterious, isn’t it? It’s the goal you don’t want to talk about because you’re afraid of spoiling it, or worried it might not actually happen. I’ve got a secret mission this month. It’s not writing related—you know I wouldn’t be able to shut up about it if it was writing related! If all goes well, this time next month, I’ll tell you all about it.

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“I'm a werewolf trapped in a human body."
"Well, yeah, that's kind of the definition."
"No, really. I'm trapped."
"Oh? When was the last time you shape-shifted?"
"That's just it - I've never shape-shifted."
"So you're not really a werewolf."
"Not yet. But I was meant to be one, I just know it. How do I get a werewolf to attack me?"
Stand in the middle of a forest under a full moon with a raw steak tied to your face, holding a sign that says, 'Eat me; I'm stupid'?”
Carrie Vaughn, Kitty and the Midnight Hour

“What the hell kind of name is Kitty for a werewolf?”
Carrie Vaughn

“Hey, Cormac. You ever have to deal with a PMSing werewolf?”
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Which series (with 10-12 published books as of 6/2018) would you like SOS to host as our next series read (one book a month)?

(Members are welcome to write-in PNR/UF-related series fitting this criteria)

Argeneau by Lynsay Sands
A Quick Bite (Argeneau #1) by Lynsay Sands
 
  5 votes, 22.7%

Charley Davidson by Darynda Jones
First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) by Darynda Jones
 
  5 votes, 22.7%

Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) by Jim Butcher
 
  5 votes, 22.7%

Jane Yellowrock by Faith Hunter
Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1) by Faith Hunter
 
  2 votes, 9.1%

Midnight Breed by Lara Adrian
Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian
 
  2 votes, 9.1%

Chicagoland Vampires by Chloe Neill
Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill
 
  1 vote, 4.5%

The Others by Christine Warren
One Bite With A Stranger (The Others, #1) by Christine Warren
 
  1 vote, 4.5%

Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris
 
  1 vote, 4.5%

Accidental Friends by Dakota Cassidy
The Accidental Werewolf (Accidentals, #1) by Dakota Cassidy
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Blood Destiny by Connie Suttle
Blood Wager (Blood Destiny, #1) by Connie Suttle
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Breeds by Lora Leigh
Tempting the Beast (Breeds, #1; Feline Breeds, #1) by Lora Leigh
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Cal Leandros by Rob Thurman
Nightlife (Cal Leandros #1) by Rob Thurman
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Dark/Carpathians by Christine Feehan
Dark Prince (Dark, #1) by Christine Feehan
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Dark Ones by Katie MacAlister
A Girl's Guide to Vampires (Dark Ones #1) by Katie MacAlister
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Demonica & Lords of Deliverance by Larissa Ione
Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione / Eternal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, #1, Demonica, #6) by Larissa Ione
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Dragonfire by Deborah Cooke
Kiss of Fire (Dragonfire, #1) by Deborah Cooke
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Eternal Mates by Felicity Heaton
Kissed by a Dark Prince (Eternal Mates, #1) by Felicity Heaton
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Ghostwalkers by Christine Feehan
Shadow Game (GhostWalkers, #1) by Christine Feehan
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Guardians of Eternity by Alexandra Ivy
When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity, #1) by Alexandra Ivy
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear
Heart of the Wolf (Heart of the Wolf, #1) by Terry Spear
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Katherine "Kitty" Katt by Gini Koch
Touched by an Alien (Katherine "Kitty" Katt, #1) by Gini Koch
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Kitty Norville by Carrie Vaughn
Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1) by Carrie Vaughn
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Darkyn & Kyndred by Lynn Viehl
If Angels Burn (Darkyn #1) by Lynn Viehl / Shadowlight (Kyndred, #1) by Lynn Viehl
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Lords of the Underworld by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld #1) by Gena Showalter
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Nightcreature by Lori Handeland
Blue Moon (Nightcreature, #1) by Lori Handeland
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Nightside by Simon R. Green
Something from the Nightside (Nightside, #1) by Simon R. Green
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Otherworld/Sisters of the Moon by Yasmine Galenorn
Witchling (Otherworld/Sisters of the Moon, #1) by Yasmine Galenorn
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Psychic Eye Mysteries by Victoria Laurie
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye (Psychic Eye Mystery, #1) by Victoria Laurie
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Vampire Queen by Joey W. Hill
The Vampire Queen's Servant (Vampire Queen, #1) by Joey W. Hill
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Women of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Elder Races & Moonshadow by Thea Harrison
Dragon Bound (Elder Races, #1) by Thea Harrison / Moonshadow (Moonshadow, #1) by Thea Harrison
 
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Topics Mentioning This Author

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Paranormal Romanc...: Paranormal Romance without a lot of sex? 22 310 May 31, 2008 11:17PM  
Who's Your Author?: Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand *Spoilers* 26 52 Feb 01, 2009 07:11PM  
Paranormal Romanc...: Kitty Norville Series Giveaway! 3 45 Feb 12, 2009 07:06AM  
Who's Your Author?: Kitty Raises Hell *Spoilers* 14 51 Mar 28, 2009 01:52PM  
Fantasy Book Club: This topic has been closed to new comments. What Are You Reading in April? 48 183 Apr 20, 2009 07:57AM  
SciFi and Fantasy...: What I am also reading in April 40 403 Jun 30, 2009 07:43PM  
Beyond Reality: This topic has been closed to new comments. What are you reading right now? (July) 65 127 Jul 30, 2009 10:14AM  
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message 16: by Carrie

Carrie Vaughn hi i am Thelse rate my selection ᴡᴡᴡⴰCARRIE-VAUGHN.OKOBT.RU


message 15: by Jazz

Jazz Feylynn Thanks Carrie for adding me as a friend :D
Thanks also for being the keynote at Mountain of Authors last year. I enjoyed your speech and found out about Kitty too. I love reading stories about Kitty.


message 14: by Brandi

Brandi Thanks for accepting my friend request!


message 13: by Lettie

Lettie Prell Hi Carrie: Thanks for adding me as a friend!


message 12: by Amelia

Amelia I just wanted to thank you for consistently writing an *actual* strong female lead who *isn't* a bitch. You're one of the few writers who "gets it right." I adore your work.


message 11: by Shannon

Shannon Thanks Carrie :) YOu are an awesome author :)


message 10: by Erin

Erin Jamison Thanks for the friendship Carrie. Follow me on Facebook at http://facebook.com/pages/erin-jamiso...


William O'Brien Hi- Just to let you know...
Peter: a Darkened Fairytale
AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW!!! DIRECT FROM THE PUBLISHER
http://www.authorhouse.co.uk/Bookstor...
Best wishes, William


William O'Brien Hi Carrie - Thank you for your friendship.
Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date mid-late Jan.
Best wishes, William


Pamela Hey Carrie...Thanks for accepting my friend request.


LaVerne Thank you for accepting my friendship.

LaVerne


Heather T The new books was great! I can't wait to have Cormac back as a major player. Good luck with your book signings.


Patricia Garlitz Thank You so much for adding me as a friend.


Natasha Hi Carrie!
I love your books, and I cannot wait until Kitty's House of Horrors. I have a countdown for it on my blood bank profile! hehe


message 1: by Beth

Beth Hi Carrie,
Thanks for befriending this fellow Colorado author!
- Beth


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