To Anastasia with Love

Dear Anastasia,

I am truly honored you chose me as the hero of this story. I know the story originated as a contemporary novel to honor your father, a soldier. I am proud to still honor such a man with my own story. Your world and mine can use more men like him.

Please accept my utmost gratitude for your own dedication and sacrifice to sharing my story with the world. I know it has been a difficult journey for all involved, including myself. I am honored to have worked with you on this project.

Know that I will always be here, even after the story is done. I have enjoyed every moment we have had together and I don't want to lose any future moments with you. I will continue to visit you in your dreams and caress your imagination with my adventures and love.

Thank you for everything, Anastasia. I pray you never lose your love of magic and child-like sense of adventure.

All my love,
Derac Vidor

Dear J.D. ....

My characters left me a little note on my desk this morning. Very funny guys... In case you can't read it, it says:


Dear J.D.

I know it's your first time trying to juggle two novels at once, but I'm disappointed that you went back to the vampires before you finished Siren Goddess. Please get on that.

- Seth

P.S. We're out of beer!

Seth,
You can't send that to J.D.! That's mean. Besides, it's supposed to be a blog - Ana

Ana is a poop head

Jerk

*Seriously, we're out of beer
- The Sirens

We also seem to be out of blood, Jesu

No More Vampires Please!

Dear Jen,

Really? I mean really?! Vampires? Oh, and not just vampires, no, that’s not enough. They have to shift into animals and fly through walls and read each other’s thoughts. REALLY?

You hate me, don’t you? No, don’t answer that question. I don’t want to know. Oh, I learned from Ana’s characters and did a little digging in your head. Let me just say I do not like the ideas you have for future books. That clan of Asian vampires is especially scary and I hope you never really get to bring them into the story. Holy crap. With all the evil plots you already have in mind for me, you’re still thinking of more vampires? More bad guys?

I think I’m a pretty tough girl, don’t get me wrong, but um … sometimes I think you have a little too much faith in me. Remember, I’m new to this vampire stuff. Keep that in mind. New. Say it with me. N-E-W. As in still adjusting, you know?

And for the record, I would still like to go back to being a squishy human. Can we do that? After all the vampire butt-kicking, of course.

Thanks,

Jenna Marx

Faith and Adoration

My Dearest Anastasia,

I began this letter, not sure what to say. You already know how honored I am to live in your head and work with you on our story. It has been a wonderful few years for sure. I know you fear that we will leave or no longer speak to you once the story is over. Please understand that is not the case. We are here to stay until you wish us to leave. Until that day, all of us will continue to annoy you for years to come.

I know Chakor and Etharas talked to you about story and plot lines this week. I don't have any suggestions or ideas for you. You are writing everything so far, just as it should be. I have no complaints. I know that our story has been difficult and stressful for you to write. We did not give you the full story at the beginning. That is our fault. We should have given you the full details from the start. I'm sure it would have avoided many stressful times for you as you try to write this. However, I can assure that no more changes need to be made. The story is coming along nicely - and accurate now. I apologize for the stress we caused you in the past by not being honest with you. We felt you weren't ready to hear all of it at the time. We should've known better.

My only request is for you to keep working diligently as you have been. I applause your dedication to our story and greatly appreciate it. Soon, your hard work will pay off and you'll see your dreams of publishing come true. I have faith in your abilities and look forward to working on furture books with you.

With all my love,
Drache Kestar

*You can email Drache at thefaerystale[at]gmail[dot]com with the subject "To Drache"*

Dear Jen...

My Dearest Jen,

Words cannot express my gratitude. I came to you in the darkest hour of night a year ago and abducted your dreams. I told you my story, and every day for a year you slaved so diligently at your desk, recording my words, my memories, engraving my life onto every page. Even though you wanted to make me the central part of the story, you respected my decision to stay in the background, and for that I am grateful.

I know you worry about me. At work, in your day dreams, while you sleep. Constantly worried. You fear I am angry with you. I am not. You have done nothing but written exactly what I told you to write. I am distant because, reading the story again, wounds I thought had healed long ago have since been re-opened.

Taking a residence in your mind and body, I watch you always. I’ve seen, with pride, how you’ve grown. You do not need me to guild you through book two. I am fully confident in your abilities. Take care of Jesu for me, and of the girl, Jenna.

Sincerely yours,

Prince Jalmari ta Korento

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Dear Jalmari,

Why does it sound like you’re leaving me? You’re not leaving me, right?!?! *Hyperventilates*.

J.D.

**You can email Jalmari at DarkHeirloom@gmail.com with the subject "To Jalmari" or click here.

Are you Serious?

Dear Anastasia,

I want to start this by saying I'm highly offended you gave the guest posting spot to Chakor. Hasn't he already taken enough? And then you allow him to say such horrible things about me! I was here first, if you recall, and I despise being left behind in the dirt.

Now, I also want to say that I have enjoyed the many years I have lived in your head - at least until recently. Yes, I am still thrilled to be a part of the story, and a very important one I might add. I know you have a few different plans for how I am to 'redeem' myself - though why I need redeeming I don't know. I don't like the idea of having to die to accomplish this, but I understand that you have to do what is best.

I can't help but wonder if he gave you the idea to kill me off. If that is the case, I sincerely hope you are not seriously considering the idea. While I may not know what I need redeeming for, I'm sure there are plenty of other ways to accomplish this rather than killing me.

You are a very gifted writer and I am honored you took on our story. Oh, and next time you see Jen, will you tell her thank you again from me for writing that 'fan fiction' story? I really enjoyed reading it. After all, I became the star of that story!

With Sincerest Thanks,

Etharas Tryalis


*You can email Etharas at thefaerystale[at]gmail.com with the subject line “To Etharas”.*

Guest: Chakor Sonrin

Chakor Sonrin is from Burden of Prophecy. He is a newer character for Anastasia, showing up by surprise and taking over the story. His role is larger in Book 3, Precipice of War. He loves Letarri and started a little battle with Etharas in Book 1 and Anastasia is curious to see how far Chakor will go for his love.

Dearest Anastasia,

I thought to stick with the theme for this week and write you a letter. I know I came as a surprise to you in the story, but I wanted to say I appreciate the fact you allowed me to stay. It has been fun living in your head so far and I look forward to many more fun times together.

That being said, I want to know why I must wait until the very end of the series to be with Letarri again. Couldn’t I travel with her? She needs support and protection. And don’t you dare say that Etharas will look after her. I took over when he faulted at his post, thus why I am here now. He is not responsible enough to look after anyone, not even himself. We both know this. I suppose she does have her sisters and Drache seems to have a good head on his shoulders. But still. I would feel much better if I could protect her myself.

Just think about. I know it would require a huge re-plot to Books 2, 3 and 4, but I really think it would be better in the long run. What do you think? Don’t answer that, I already know what you’ll say. I suppose I should just accept things the way they are. I’ll do it for you because I respect you.

I recently saw in your head that you thought to bring my brother into Book 3 as a side plot. While that might be great for the readers, I want to tell you right now that I hate the idea. My brother and I do not get along and in fact, I’d be very happy living the rest of my long without ever seeing him again. Why must you torture me more? You take Letarri from me then bring my brother into the picture? I know, you must do what is best for the story, but why do I have to suffer because of it?

Oh I can already see your response. “But I torture everyone, Chakor.” That is true, but you can’t have one exception and leave one of us alone? That one being me of course.

Will you at least think about my ideas? I know you will. And I’ll remind you if you don’t. Again, I appreciate you letting me stay at all. I might be pushing my limits here by even asking these things of you, but it doesn’t hurt to ask.

Forever yours,
Chakor Sonrin