Ivan’s Comments (group member since Apr 26, 2012)

Ivan’s comments from the Q&A with Dr. Ivan Rusilko group.

Aftiel wrote: "Dr Rusilko,
I was told very recently that you were being considered as a possiblity to play Christian in 50 Shades. Have you ever acted or considered being an actor?"

Really!? Flattering but I'm no Mr. Grey, I assure you. I've considered every profession, so sure, I could act.

Francine wrote: "You are involved with a number of wonderful charities, what has been the deciding factor for you to support the ones you do like The Naked Hearts Foundation?"

My heart gets tugged by those charities that benefit children most, but I have to be able to get behind their missions. St. Jude, Little LIghthouse Foundation, The Naked Foundation - all very worthy and passionate groups, and I'm proud to help them out whenever I can.

Francine wrote: "All time favorite band and/or song."

Dave Matthews Band, Damien Rice and Jimmy Buffett. Favorite song? Hmmm... Rootless Tree by Damien Rice.

Erica wrote: "I'm actually more intrigued by the place he grew up and seeming so down to earth how hard it was adjusting to Miami lifestyle...from Pennsylvania"

Sometimes its still hard to adjust to Miami Beach and the lifestyle. I love being home in PA though with my family and slowing down though, too.

Jenn wrote: "Do you consider yourself a Loyal friend?"

I try to be...

Jennifer wrote: "Favorite academic subject in school?"

biology

Acid cigars are my favorites.

I love doing the events and meeting everyone! I hope its a really, really long summer!

Amy wrote: "Ivan wrote: "Annette wrote: "Because I've seems like the role-play chapter do you feel like the books have helped or hindered your medical practice?"

I've worked too hard to get where I am to let ..."

Thank YOU Amy!

Annette wrote: "Because I've seems like the role-play chapter do you feel like the books have helped or hindered your medical practice?"

I've worked too hard to get where I am to let anything hinder my career.

Rosina wrote: "are all your physical exams so hot? lol if so where do we book ours ;)"

Ahhh...the role play chapter. I get more questions about that one chapter than anything else. hahaha. If all exams ended the way they did for Jaden, we'd be talking a whole different profession and career path.

Jennifer wrote: "~ Did Vino get his cameo in the final book? lol"

Sadly, Vino didn't make the final cut...

Deb wrote: "My question is....will we find out what happened to the ring you gave to the man on the beach and what was written inside? It feels strange to ask this since we have all learned a bit more about yo..."

Dessert will still follow the fact/fiction mash up as Apps and Entrée.

Shirley wrote: "Prior to collaborating with Everly on The Winemaker’s Feast series you’ve had quite a number of health and wellness articles published. Had you ever considered writing a novel in any genre prior t..."

Yes, but it was a passing thought at the time. I always wanted to write drama/murder mysteries/thrillers with huge plot twists and a lot of wrenches thrown in. Usual Suspects, Layer Cake, Fracture, Fight Club.... all great stories/movies and that kind of storytelling with a little romance tossed in is where I want to venture in the future as far as writing goes... I've already got some great ideas churning...

Jenn wrote: "Are you going know who your "Baby Girls" are when we all meet you in Florida and Vegas ?? that is asking a lot...;)"

Well there are more and more events stacking up (just added Kansas City and Denver to the schedule) so I hope I get to meet all of them! A few I am sure I will recognize. ;) ahhaha If I don't - please don't be shy and tell me!!

Tracy wrote: "How do you feel about how TWD series turned out? Would you change anything? If so,what?"

Wouldn't change a thing. It was zenful, therapeutic and fun!

Suzanne wrote: "I finished book #2 and my heart totally cracked for you (well, for your character in the book because I'm no longer sure if this is based on a true story or not??), regardless, I really felt so sad..."

Oh I assure you writing the ending to book two definitely was one of the hardest things I have done to date! Its like writing your obituary for a previous heartbreak that gutted you. Book three is the cornerstone of the series where many things fall right into place with a visit from a few old faces... ;). I promise the twists and turns in this one should leave the readers wondering a bit more what is fact and fiction...

Shirley wrote: "This question is two-fold: Most of us are aware that this all began when Everly contacted you about using you as her muse for a novel. How different has the series turned out from what Everly ori..."

There actually wasn't a real idea in the beginning... just a thought and inquiry. We pounded it out as a duo for the first two books and the direction has changed 100's of times but that is much like love... it is a progression. Things change.

Francine wrote: "Unlike the first two books where you co-authored with Everly, Dessert was written solely by you. Did you find the writing process to be easier because it was all of your original thoughts and plot ..."

Everly helped me learn how the writing process works and I can't thank her enough for that. She was a great teacher and is amazing at what she does. Doing book three was more of a challenge but a welcomed one where I finally had the know how to really put my thoughts down on paper and flesh out the plots and twists much faster.

Shirley - It wasn't as difficult as one would think. The internet has made collaboration in the literary world a breeze so we were able to hammer through it very effectively.