Dear Jodi,

Do you ever find your characters rebelling against you? I’ve heard about writers talking about their characters taking on a life of their own and starting to behave in ways that surprise or perplex the writer. Have you ever experienced that?

~Vanessa

P.S. This input text is so light I can barely read it – I must be getting old eh?

I’m interested in finding out about the book covers. Who designs them and how much input do you have into the design and final say?

penumbrareads(at)gmail(dot)com

Now that you have written an entire work, how is your reading changed by the experience?

Are you already working on your next book?

The color work on this one looks fantastic!

I tweeted about the giveaway here too,
https://twitter.com/Shelly329/status/215180325570084864

Hi! I just discovered your novel, and am a big fan already! I can’t wait for the next one! I am curious how much research went into the celtic myths and language.

Also, where can we view the trailer?!

Best,

Ashlie

Hi Jodi! Have you ever started writing about a character, and found that through your writing, their personality changed, and it somehow was better than you imagined?

Thanks for another great giveaway!

Hi Jodi. I am so curious about the fact that you have a trailer out for your book. How did that idea come about and what is the effect of it?

(choose me!!)

How did you come up with the idea for the artwork?

darkmotive@hotmail.com

Tweeted: https://twitter.com/darkmotive1981/status/215198237995442177

Who ( if any other ) writers have influenced your writing?

Hi Jodi,

Did the story come from an pre-existing interest in Celtic lore, or did you need to do a lot of research to fit that history into your novel?

Also, whoever came up with the visual components of the website (actors portraying the main characters) is brilliant! I thought it might impact my ‘internal’ movie that plays when I read a book, but it really enhanced it instead.

Looking forward to more of your work!

Chantal

hey Jodi,

When starting a novel, do you start with a) characters?, b) plot?, c) idea?, or d) world? And do you know your ending before you start?

Hi There Jodi,

How to maintain your focus on a writing project? Do you work in small bursts or long streches and how to deal with self doubt?

Hi Jodi!
I really enjoyed reading the book, and i was wondering how you managed to find the people in your trailer to look EXACTLY how they are described in the book – because that would be a super long process!! – or did you pic the visual aspects of the characters becuase of these people?

I shared your facebook page announcing a chance to win on my timeline!

Through the door is a well written tale weaving magic, folklore, and family! can’t wait to read the next in the series

How long did it take you to find your characters, as opposed to characters who could never be fleshed out?

I tweeted – http://twitter.com/jamiainc/statuses/215236491000029185

I think somebody already asked this, but I really want to know how did you come out with this lovely cover?? Did you have an opinion? or just let somebody else come out with the idea??

Kisses
Ruty

What was your inspiration for the book?

Hey Jodi!
I’m curious… Which character in your book is your favorite and why?
Your fan,
Andrea

Thank you for writing such an amazingly rich story. I read it in a day, something I’ve never done before. Who has the time these days?
I was wondering what your favorite scene in the book is, and whether or not it was your favorite part to write.
Also when did you decide to write this book, and how different is it now from your original concept?

As a writer, what part of the writing process was the most frusterating for you? I’ve heard many authors say that finishing a book(especially the first) can be challenging. Personally, I’ve always struggled with finishing things. I’m just so terribly neurotic(original, aren’t I? because the world totally doesn’t have enough neurotic writers) that my mind will go so quickly from idea to idea. Staying with one project for an extended period of time can be very challenging for me. Did you run into this problem as well?

Jodi – I just broadcasted it to my Facebook world. Hope it’s enough to make me a winner! *Crossing fingers*

I would firstly like to thank you for holding a giveaway of your increadible novel, which i have added to my to-read list & would love to have the oportunity of reading and revewing something so origional and new.

As an amateur writer myself currently on my first novel, i would like to ask you about publishing and if you were aided by an editor or agent as to getting your book into print. I have herd that it is hardest when you are ‘new’ to the publishing world and have not got other works out there, hence i would love to know your own thoughts as someone who has been so fortunate as to now have your novel in print.

Thank you so much once again & i look forward to reading your book with much interest.

Email: lfountain1(at)hotmail(dot)co(dot)uk

Hi Jodi – has the process of writing a book and having it published been all you hoped it would be?

Hi,
Do you believe in celtics myth, or anything to do with myths, magic, paranormal? If so did you had an experience that takes part in the book too? thank you so much for your book, it looks awesome and the story sounds really good

Aliraluna

I have only read the first chapter so far and cannot wait to read the rest. Did you pick the story or did it pick you? I am always curious as to where inspiration strikes. (Visions of driving along the highway and swerving through traffic to a wooded area to write down that little whisper or roar in your head)

What or who inspired you to become a writer & where /what or who did you get the idea for this book?

would you ever consider turning this novel into a tv series or movie if you had the chance?

I’ve posted your giveaway on my twitter. I would so love to review this for my channel on youtube. cheers

Thanks to everyone who entered. We have our winner – Fiona! The book will be winging its way to her soon, and I’ll get cracking on answering all of your questions!

Wow, I’m having trouble reading this, so I hope there are no mostakes. I’m wondering what prompted you to write about Celtic Lore, and how did you develop this particular story?

I’m almost embarassed to say that this is the first I’ve heard of you….I am an avid reader and somehow our paths have not crossed until now…my question would be…..what was your process for getting signed with a publishing company?

posted on twitter too

Kay Nielsen ‏@Frejya1
Attention Readers, “I just entered to win an advance copy of THROUGH THE DOOR by @jodimcisaac. Go here to enter! http://ow.ly/bGCCI”

I’d love to win a copy of your novel. It sounds amazing and right up my alley! What inspired you to write it? Which character do you most identify with?

I tweeted about this as requested! @SyrieJames Always wonderful to meet a fellow author! I really hope to win your book–can’t wait to read it.

I tweeted about this as requested! @SyrieJames

Do you set writing goals for yourself? such as so many words per day.

Hi Jodi: I would sure like to receive an advanced signed copy of the Through the Door. I have been reading the write ups on it and it sounds like an amazing book.

Regards

Maureen

Hi Jodi: Maureen here again. What really attracted me to the book was the cover. I find that I’m a very visual person and the cover really attracted me to it. I sure that the contents are just as intreging.

Regards

Maureen

Hey! Thought you were choosing on the 13th?
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does more then one comment disqualify? \hope not!

I love you and your awesome.
Your description of yourself “I write stories, I raise children, and I drink whiskey” reminds me of myself!
I love you.

Hi Jodi. Are there other author whos works have inspired you to write this book? I’ve read the works of Diana Gabaldon and was wondering if you got your inpriation from reading books like hers?

Where do you formulate the stories? Is there a special place or time or are they always swirling around?

First off, love your book, so creative. But here are my questions; first, when does the 2nd book come out and 2nd, how do you keep all the details straight? Do you make a flow chart or character/location board?

I truly enjoyed the enchantment in the book. I could not put it down, so once I finished it I finally got a good nights sleep. Loved the characters and mystery and twists and turns. A True Page Turner.