1. On a scale of one to ten, rank your current level of insanity–where ten is belongs-in-lunatic-asylum insane–and tell us why.
One. I’m perfectly sane. Ninjas have to be. It’s Racy whose bonkers. I’d put her at an eight.
2. What was it like having Racy tell your story? Did she keep trying to make you say overly mushy stuff to Liz?
Racy had to learn many things. Such as the fact that ninjas don’t say mushy stuff.
3. Since I want to hear Ninja say mushy stuff, why is Liz the woman for you?
You’re almost as bad my sister.
Thanks Ninja! Joy’s my role-model!
4. Isn’t it wonderful having a sister? Joy sounds like the best little sister in the world!
Joy needs to stop stealing my bike. And she needs to stop dating losers.
5. Is there something about Aikido’s philosophy that appeals to you?
Aikido is about meeting aggression with mercy. It’s about blending with an opponent’s force and momentum, redirecting that power and using it against them, without hurting them. My father was an Aikido black belt, and it embodied who he was.
I practice it as an homage to him. But it’s not who I am.
6. So then what martial arts do you practice? What philosophy accurately reflects you?
I’m a shadow walker. I’ve studied them all. Use what works.
7. How is a shadow walker different from an ordinary ninja?
A ninja is a ninja. But shadow walkers can go anywhere there are shadows.
8. Anywhere?
Anywhere.
9. How about the far side of the moon?
Yes. But then there’s the problem of breathing.
10. Right. How does one become a shadow walker?
Lots of training, lots of focus. Having shadow walking in the genes, helps too.
11. Why aren’t you a part of the superhero organization, the Planetary Protection Agency (PPA)?
Ninjas don’t work well with others. Besides, I don’t wear spandex.
12. Now, if you’re not in the PPA, isn’t it difficult having friends who are?
For them perhaps. By law, they are supposed to bring me in.
::smiles::
I’d like to see them try.
13. Do you really think the Jorans invaded Earth because of the Demon Realm, or is it just some nefarious plot to invade Earth?
I don’t know why the Jorans invaded Earth. I let superheroes like Centurion worry about the Jorans.
I exist because the Snakehead Triad exists.
14. This is the important question. I’m Racy’s critique partner, and I don’t know the answer to this question: Who is Racy planning to send off to a Happy Ever After next?
I’m a ninja, not a psychic.
15. Come on, you can tell us. Is it Jasper? *looks hopeful*
That Cossack? He’s a fool. But knowing Racy, she won’t leave him and Lia alone.
Ninja is the star of Racy Li‘s fabulous debut from Loose-Id of the same title, which releases today! It’s a wonderful book, and if you haven’t fallen in love with him already, what’s wrong with you? *g*
Full disclosure: Racy is my critique partner.
And and and….there’s a contest! A lucky commenter will win a copy of NINJA if you comment before January 30th!
You said the book was out today. IT IS NOT!!!!!! I went to buy it and read it but it is nowhere to be found. SOB SOB SOB. I hate you and Elizabeth Lowell too for saying the JAK book was out. You are both wicked evil people. I hope I don’t take my negative feelings out on Racy’s book.
Jane, Racy told me it was 23rd, so I set it to post on what was the morning of the 23rd for me!
Ninja, great interview! Can I ask one more question, what do you wear to sleep?
Just want to throw in my vote with May for the next book…I read Demon Rescuer on Racy’s website and it’s really good! And I love that picture of the Ninja on the website. *wipes drool*
“11. Why aren’t you a part of the superhero organization, the Planetary Protection Agency (PPA)?
Ninjas don’t work well with others. Besides, I don’t wear spandex.”
*** I’m psychic. I see Racy putting the ninja in spandex in the sequel!! All she has to do is write a scene on PMS manhaters day!! I’ll read it LOL***
all the best!! Rebyj
NINJA is definitely out now. I just bought a copy. 🙂
Besides, I don’t wear spandex.
That’s a good call. I don’t think anyone should wear spandex.
Ick, spandex
This is wonderful! I’m a newbie Diva and have been thinking of character interviews/chats online with some of my characters and was delighted to find this post.
Is this something that is common among the Divas?
Best of luck with sales, it looks like a good read!
Keyna
Love the interview. I’m reading the novel at the moment and loving every minute of it.
I have got to read this book. It sounds awesome. Great interview!
nice, ladies!
What a really great interview!!! I just read the free excerpt and really want to read more!!! Is there a chance to get a book for a poor german student with less money??? 😉
Big Hugs,
Sonny
aka
Sweet like Kitty.
Great interview! Sounds really good!
Totally loved the excerpt, must read this book.
Nice interview!! I was fastinated on the Shadow Walkers and think I understand that now.
Will we read more of you, Ninja in another book, or your sisters book in another book? Will you let Racy tell more stories of this world of yours?
Nice to be here at this blog. My first time here!
My name is Racy too! But i’m not a writer..would lov eto read her book.
Don’t know if we have many shadow walkers here in Arizona since we don’t have much shade in the good old hot summertime. Enjoyed the visit
Ninja? Odd name/title. Where did yah get the inspiration for that?
sorry, i mistyped my email. this is the real one.
sounds like a great book! i’d like to get a copy pls..
Looks like there’s a sequel to this.. 🙂
Wonderful interview. Am looking forward to reading this book.
excellent interview and I am interested in this great book.
Great excerpt. Must read this book.
Enjoyable interview and I want to read this book.
I can’t wait for payday to get Ninja Racy
Ninja is great! loved the excerpt. Great interview.
Would love to win Ninja!
Great interview, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with mushy stuff
I really enjoyed that interview, cant wait to read about youy Ninja
Jenny asks:
“Ninja, great interview! Can I ask one more question, what do you wear to sleep?”
Ninja – ::smiles:: Shadows.
Cathie asks:
“Will we read more of you, Ninja in another book, or your sisters book in another book? Will you let Racy tell more stories of this world of yours?”
Ninja:
Ninjas shoudn’t be in the spotlight. Which of course, means that my stubborn sister almost certainly in the next book.
Like I said before, Racy isn’t going to leave poor Jasper alone. And Racy lost a bet with me so now she has to go bother someone who fights aliens wearing red tights.
My apologies for taking so long to get back to everyone!
Keyna asked:
This is wonderful! I’m a newbie Diva and have been thinking of character interviews/chats online with some of my characters and was delighted to find this post.
Is this something that is common among the Divas?
Honestly, I’m not sure. I’ve seen character interviews done by some other authors, but not in the context of a debut contest.
Geizebelle asked:
“Ninja? Odd name/title. Where did yah get the inspiration for that?”
I wanted to write a paranormal that didn’t have your usual vamps and weres but I also wanted to write a superhero story. I also thought well, there are plenty of pirate romances, but I never heard of a ninja romance so I figured why not write one 🙂 You can find out more about how I developed this story at my interview over at paranormalromance.org.
Thank you for all of your wonderful comments everyone!
Ninja sounds great!
The exerpt was great would love to win a copy!