Dear Readers,
I’ve had some great emails over the last few weeks from folks reading the book (thanks so much!!). There were a few questions posed, and so I’ll answer them here as they come:
* Will there be a sequel to DARKNESS BECOMES HER? The answer is yes! It’s already written and picks up where DBH left off. Right now, it’s slated for a Feb 2012 release and I will be sharing the title and cover in the coming months.
* Most of the landmarks in New 2 do exist. Lafayette Cemetery, Cafe Du Monde, Cabildo Building, French Market… But please keep in mind that some of these landmarks have changed a bit to reflect the fictional world of New 2 and the decade + of neglect and abandonment in some areas. (Lafayette Cemetery, for instance, is in ruins, it’s walls compromised, and is now surrounded by an iron fence…). But these places all exist in real life, and are wonderful sights to visit if you get the chance!
Some local place names have been slightly changed as well to reflect the new city (though they’re recognizable to their counterparts).
* The Garden District Mansion (1331 First Street) exists as well. It’s known as the Morris-Israel House. Here is a link to the house.
All the best and happy reading!
Kelly
Trade paperback edition
Ari's story continues in A BEAUTIFUL EVIL coming February 21, 2012.
Hardcover edition