About The Hunting Party:
1. Mike prepared me that I "might not like listening to"#TheHuntingParty My reaction on 1st listen? Can't wait to hear these songs live.
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1. Mike prepared me that I "might not like listening to"
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Q: Why didn't @mikeshinoda think you like listening to #TheHuntingParty?
A: I listen to a lot of old lady music: swing & big band & standards.#TheHuntingParty couldn't be farther from Frank Sinatra.
3. Rebellion is my favorite song on#TheHuntingParty
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A: I listen to a lot of old lady music: swing & big band & standards.
3. Rebellion is my favorite song on
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Q: does mike let you listen to unfinished songs? #TheHuntingParty
A: sometimes,but I like to wait until it's complete
5. Love Mike's vocals at the end of A Line in the Sand.#TheHuntingParty
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A: sometimes,but I like to wait until it's complete
5. Love Mike's vocals at the end of A Line in the Sand.
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Q: you think mike is happy with the new album? #TheHuntingParty
A: extremely. He only releases work he is proud of.
About Linkin Park:
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A: extremely. He only releases work he is proud of.
About Linkin Park:
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Q: are you actually a LP fan? Are you listening to their stuff on a daily basis?
A: Yes. I honestly love every album
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A: Yes. I honestly love every album
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Q: Do you go concerts and tours with group?
A: When I can. I especially like taking pictures of them performing.
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A: When I can. I especially like taking pictures of them performing.
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Q: If Mike asked you, would you sing in a Linkin Park song?
A: Ummm. No. I'm a writer, not a singer. LOL
About Mike and family:
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A: Ummm. No. I'm a writer, not a singer. LOL
About Mike and family:
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Q: does mike read your books?
A: Yes
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A: Yes
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Q: As a writer, have you ver gave @mikeshinoda any tips to work on his lyrics?! #TheHuntingParty
A: lyrics are much different from writing a novel. I wouldn't have much input. Besides he doesn't need any from me. :)
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A: lyrics are much different from writing a novel. I wouldn't have much input. Besides he doesn't need any from me. :)
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Q: does Mike ever have time to help you come up with ideas for writing?
A: Mike is very helpful & critiques my work when I ask.
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A: Mike is very helpful & critiques my work when I ask.
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Q: Mike is Really so Funny??
A: yes
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A: yes
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Q: How you handle your career with your husband's career and your family?
A: We are supportive & respectful of each other.
About Learning Not To Drown:
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A: We are supportive & respectful of each other.
About Learning Not To Drown:
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Q: any chance of a book tour for Learning Not to Drown? It was incredible by the way.
A: Nothing planned as far as a tour for LNTD right now, but if dates come up I'll add them to my website & tweet.
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A: Nothing planned as far as a tour for LNTD right now, but if dates come up I'll add them to my website & tweet.
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Q: With LNTD, did you write a narcissistic mother, an enabling father and a golden child sibling based on personal experience?
A: I did a lot of research, and tried to represent the ways family members deal with incarceration as best as I could.
About new novel:
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A: I did a lot of research, and tried to represent the ways family members deal with incarceration as best as I could.
About new novel:
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Q:do you have any plans for next book?
A: Working on one right now.
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A: Working on one right now.
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Q: I'm a voracious reader &LNTD was a food for my soul. Awesome work. Whats your plan next?
A: Another realistic fiction novel
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A: Another realistic fiction novel
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Q: what can you tell us about the next book?
A: It is starting to finally come together as a book instead of a pile of ideas.
About Book Club:
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A: It is starting to finally come together as a book instead of a pile of ideas.
About Book Club:
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Q: Anna, will you do more book clubs? I couldn't be at any of them :( But I wish to participate!
A: no plans for a book club right now. Trying to finish my next novel. If I start it up again, I'll send out a tweet!
About books:
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A: no plans for a book club right now. Trying to finish my next novel. If I start it up again, I'll send out a tweet!
About books:
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Q: Anna what kind of novels you love to read more? :)
A: I read a lot of YA fiction. Favorite authors: Meg Rosoff, Neil Gaiman, Nancy Farmer.
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A: I read a lot of YA fiction. Favorite authors: Meg Rosoff, Neil Gaiman, Nancy Farmer.
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Q: Who is your favorite author?
A: Meg Rosoff & Neil Gaiman.
About writing:
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A: Meg Rosoff & Neil Gaiman.
About writing:
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Q: How long did it take you to write the book?
A: It took 10 years. Hopefully this next one won't take so long!
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A: It took 10 years. Hopefully this next one won't take so long!
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Q: Have you always enjoyed writing?
A: Yes. I used to fill notebooks with stories over the summer when I was bored.
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A: Yes. I used to fill notebooks with stories over the summer when I was bored.
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Q: I'm writing a book (first one) do you have any good advice? :)
A: take some writing classes if you can, read as much as you can & read On Writing by Stephen King & Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott.
4. I start with an idea that I am passionate about. I daydream, let the characters become real, then start writing their story
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A: take some writing classes if you can, read as much as you can & read On Writing by Stephen King & Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott.
4. I start with an idea that I am passionate about. I daydream, let the characters become real, then start writing their story
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Q: where do you find your inspiration to write?
A: Real life. I write about things I am interested in, concerned about.
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A: Real life. I write about things I am interested in, concerned about.
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Q: Recently, i lost my sense of write.I do it but IDK what I'm writting
A: keep writing, even if you don't know where it will lead.
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A: keep writing, even if you don't know where it will lead.
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Q: How do you deal with writer's block?
A: I write something that has nothing to do with what I'm working on.
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A: I write something that has nothing to do with what I'm working on.
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Q: the part I struggle with writing is sticking to one idea and finishing a book. Any advice on sticking to one idea?
A: Put it away for a few weeks, then come back to it with fresh eyes. Also, have other writers critique your work.
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A: Put it away for a few weeks, then come back to it with fresh eyes. Also, have other writers critique your work.
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Q: do you wanna bring your book into a movie, someday?
A: Yes! If it can be done in a way that preserves the integrity of the story.
About other things:
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A: Yes! If it can be done in a way that preserves the integrity of the story.
About other things:
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Q: What do enjoy doing in your free time?
A: not a lot of free time, but I try to fit in reading & hiking when I can
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A: not a lot of free time, but I try to fit in reading & hiking when I can
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Q: And do you like drawing or painting?
A: I do. I'm not incredibly talented at it, but I find it enjoyable.
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A: I do. I'm not incredibly talented at it, but I find it enjoyable.
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Q: What's your the most favourite movie? :)
A: Harold and Maude
A: Harold and Maude
