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Thank you so much for asking! I am in the process of final edits and aiming for publication Summer 2012. I appreciate you checking. :)
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Hi. I am sorry it is not published yet, but when it is complete it will be on TiffanyMadison.com. I have received this question a few times this week. May I ask where you heard that from? Thank you!
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The literal answer is the one I will go with. Egg-laying species pre-date the existence of chickens. HA!
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No way! All of these questions are awesome and thoughtful, and I promise I will get through everything in the queue and onto the new ones! Hell, even question is pretty clever. ;) What else you got for me?
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Once. Good luck finding his body. Just kidding... mostly. ;)
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There's a time and a place, but definitely the "F" word! A word so profanely notorious I didn't even use it just now! Also, it's the most versatile curse word, capable of uniquely punctuating both joy and misery like nothing else! They say profanity denotes an absence of conversational skill, but I disagree. It's like delicious hot sauce for the clever tongue. Not really necessary, but good for sassy spice. ;)
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My own! More like reading, editing, deleting, writing, reading, editing, editing, editing... just kidding. Mostly.
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Yes. If I believe in God and if so, as a thinker, how I can rationally, logically carry said belief. Unfortunately, Formspring isn't the best venue for such matters and questions such as those inspire rants, not 500 word quips. ;)
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Ha! Those little clever conversation starters! Well, I think a woman should be flattered by polite pick-up lines, but... "Hey girl. I like it and I want it", is probably the most ridiculous I've heard. Consider me charmed!
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Bite my tongue. I do it daily. ;)
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Thank you very much for your kind compliment. I see your other 12 questions and will do my best to get to them in time. As for your post here, I read quite a bit of philosophy, yes, and though Nietszche is brilliant in his own way and Kant has a beautiful mind, neither fit the purpose for the novel and main character as much as Arthur Schopenhauer.
If you recall, main character Jason Keller is a disillusioned idealist at heart, grown bitter; a logical character, seeking new foundation after his military career ends abruptly and traumatically. As the novel begins, he gradually clues the reader in to his struggles to make sense of his new life, to deal with his lack of purpose and drive as well as to become acquainted with a new version of himself. As a character that seeks absolutes, stability and structure, he is struggling and seeking worthy guidance wherever he can find it.
Schopenhauer was the perfect choice; a powerful companion to showcase the dichotomy of idealism and pessimism residing within the heart and soul of Jason Keller for he reinforces what Jason has learned about the world, as well as the faith he has lost in himself and humanity. As a pessimist, Schopenhauer spoke to instinct in ways a combat veteran can understand, viewed the world in terms of black and white, and crafted beautifully brutal truths regarding the selfishness of human nature, our capacity to live happily, love truly and experience the world around us positively.
However, as the novel progresses, Jason changes and the views of Schopenhauer become less and less applicable to the world around him. Though still honest and cynical, Jason slowly, subconsciously embraces the altruistic idealist at heart, passively seeking something more positive to grasp. As his character continues evolution, he sees the flaws in the once-reliable Schopenhauer's logic. That not all humanity is a fascade of selfish wants, of brutal, blunt instinct. That love and compassion and hope are powerful in their ability to help us overcome some of our darkest moments of internal turmoil. -
Hi Jessica! The biggest challenge was editing and it has been a long road. Editing 265,000 words of very serious, often emotional material is a hefty task, and as a first-timer that fell into writing, I had no idea what I was doing when I began. The writing was so raw and yet overly-wordy, so it was very difficult to take that version and mold it into something that the industry considers "publishable". Further, I've had bad advice, been advised to change things I refuse to change, and over-did the editing on the first go-around.
I started over again this summer and hope when you have it in your hands, not only will you enjoy the story, but also the care that has been taken to make it the very best it can be without destroying the integrity of the story, the beauty of the characters, or the diluting the message I hope to convey. Thanks for all of your support. You are truly an angel. ;) -
Hi! I haven't heard from you in ages. You can email me anytime at mstiffanymadison@gmail.com! The book is going... set backs in the real world have pushed delays, but I'm resilient and back on schedule. :) I have some special words for you, so when the book is ready please email and let me know so I can tell you in my own words how much your support has always meant to me. You're awesome. Hope the hospital is treating you fairly.
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I am preparing a letter to readers of Black and White this week and will have an update on the availability as soon as I can forge a final editing deadline. I meet with my editors on Wednesday. I'm sorry for the delay. I hope it's worth the wait once you have it in your hands.
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We all navigate the world in our own minds, so one should have appreciation for the very best in oneself. As a confident woman, I can appreciate many of my own virtues without conceit or arrogance attached, and I value most my integrity. Though I have stumbled more times than I'd like to count and not just from whiskey, I make decisions I can stand by, am loyal to those that are loyal to me, try to be fair and judicious, treat people as they deserve to be treated and help those that I am in a position to help. Great question agan, lady. Thank you.
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That I have the freedom to live it the way I so choose. As an American of the Southern variety that is a most critical facet of my life and one I never take for granted. I am thankful every single day for my freedoms and for the men and women that have paid the ultimate sacrifices to preserve them. God Bless the United States Constitution and may she continue to weather bi-partisan tyrants.
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asked by enigmalynne
No m'am. My childhood was nowhere near as awesome as my adult years. Each year gets better and better! Besides, I may be a 20-something, but I still have childlike wonder in my heart and soul and will never lose that no matter how old I am. Life is short, work and then play hard. ;)
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asked by EuridiceZC7778
That's a deep question, Euridice. People that I have cared for have left this world without knowing of my respect or admiration, so I learned a while ago to say what you mean and mean what you say, and when you say it, say it with conviction. As for regrets, I can honestly say that I have none in this regard. If my words didn't say it, my actions did.
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Never thought about it until now. Hmm... I would say 4am. If you're out having a good ole time, that's usually when the jovial, slighly inebriated version of yourself looks at the clock and says, "this is ridiculous". Awesome things rarely happen at 4am. And in fact, crime statistics support that that females are more likely to get snatched between 3am-5am. 4am is right in the middle of that, so I'm not a fan. Odd, but interesting question.
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asked by missrebecca12
Hi Miss Rebecca -
First of all, congratulations on seeking publication. I'm happy for you! As for specific questions, I would be delighted to assist in any way possible. Please feel free to email me at mstiffanymadison@gmail.com and I'll do my best. Congrats, again. :)
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