Jodi Ellen Malpas Live Fan Chat Transcript
Friday, February 15, 2013
Beneath This Man (This Man Trilogy)
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bookenthusiast: Welcome everyone we are going to starting thanks for comingFeb 15 2013, 7:00 PM
emilyb0924: Hi
Feb 15 2013, 7:00 PM
Victoria_m_PR: Hi everyone
Feb 15 2013, 7:00 PM
Jan E Wallace: Jodi- London is a part of the story too. If Ava and Jesse went on a sexual adventure in the capital. Where would they go? Also, where is the Manor? I think its Surrey.
Feb 15 2013, 7:00 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Hi everyone!
Feb 15 2013, 7:01 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: The Manor is in the Surrey Hills. Sexual adventure? Anywhere with a counter, worktop, unit and maybe the Ritz!
Feb 15 2013, 7:01 PM
Kim Furman Williams: Love Jesse and the peanut butter..what was your inspiration for that and is it something you do?
Feb 15 2013, 7:01 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Oh, and the tub!
Feb 15 2013, 7:01 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: I hate peanut butter!
Feb 15 2013, 7:02 PM
Melissa Macaya Cooper: Do you have any idea yet when the 3rd book will be released? It said spring 2013? Just finished Beneath This Man & can’t wait to read the 3rd book This Man Confessed!!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:03 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Confessed is on its way. No firm date, I can’t commit and rush. I owe Jesse and Ava this and I want their story to finish on a bang.
Feb 15 2013, 7:03 PM
Sarah-jayne Molloy: Jodi, I just wondered if you used an editor before you finalised everything before self-publishing. I have been reading through what I’ve wrote so far and contemplating maybe getting it edited first. Im not sure. x sj
Feb 15 2013, 7:03 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: I actually never want to write that final line, but its looming.
Feb 15 2013, 7:03 PM
Charlette Friendy Bell: Hi Jodi ! It is great talking with you this evening. Did you base Ava and Jesse on someone in particular?
Feb 15 2013, 7:04 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Not for This Man But I had a Beta for Beneath.
Feb 15 2013, 7:04 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Nope. They are pure imagination.
Feb 15 2013, 7:04 PM
Victoria M-Pr: You have are are inspiring a lot of women these days, who is your inspiration?
Feb 15 2013, 7:04 PM
bookenthusiast: while you are waiting for Jodi to type in her answers feel free to check out the links in the dashboard
Feb 15 2013, 7:04 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: My inspiration? Jesse and Ava. I want them to be real. They are real!
Feb 15 2013, 7:04 PM
Lina Cellucci: Hi Jodi
Feb 15 2013, 7:05 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Hi Lina,
Feb 15 2013, 7:05 PM
Adriane Hill: Any plans for future books after you finish the This Man Trilogy?
Feb 15 2013, 7:05 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Oh Yes. My first stand-alone novel is all mapped out. But I don’t want to finish Jesse and Ava
Feb 15 2013, 7:05 PM
Lina Cellucci: How did you come up with all the F___ks
Feb 15 2013, 7:06 PM
Victoria M-Pr: I think we will all agree on that!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:06 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Victoria, yes!
Feb 15 2013, 7:06 PM
Mary Jo Toth: In This Man ch. 8, Jesse pauses on Ava’s belly, is this the first time he thinks about being a father?
Feb 15 2013, 7:06 PM
Sarah-jayne Molloy: Yes Id love you to do another trilogy afterwards x
Feb 15 2013, 7:06 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Lina, I have no idea. The first was the Sense. It just came from that.
Feb 15 2013, 7:07 PM
Adriane Hill: How long does it take you to write one of the books on average?
Feb 15 2013, 7:07 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Jesse stroking Ava’s stomach? I think that is an obvious answer if you’ve read Beneath
Feb 15 2013, 7:07 PM
Jan E Wallace: As a Brit, I love that you have made Jesse a reserved but seriously not the stiff upper lip character in most book.
Feb 15 2013, 7:08 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Once I got into This Man, it was pretty quick. I spent the first year planning it in my journal. It was only ever meant to be 1 book
Feb 15 2013, 7:08 PM
EllenW: Love your books. Who is your dream cast?
Feb 15 2013, 7:08 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thank you, Jan!
Feb 15 2013, 7:09 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: A This Man movie? I spend a serious amount of time googling actors, but I can only find American men! If they can pull off a British accent, maybe…
Feb 15 2013, 7:09 PM
Suzanne1: First, WE LOVE JODI! Now, down to business: Can she tell us the direction of the Beneath This Man?
Feb 15 2013, 7:09 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Suzanne, have you not read Beneath?
Feb 15 2013, 7:10 PM
MaryJoan Floresta Fryer: How floored were you at the response to your books?
Feb 15 2013, 7:10 PM
Suzanne1: I meant Confessions…
Feb 15 2013, 7:10 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Floored? That doesn’t cover it. Staggered, blown away. unreal, still can’t believe it.
Feb 15 2013, 7:10 PM
Gemma Aspinall: Hi Jodi – firstly, I’m obsessed with these books (in the best way possible!). I’m sure loads of people (me included) would love to hear more from Jesse’s POV, but I would also LOVE to read something from John’s POV too – he must have so much dirt on Jesse!!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:10 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Suzanne, I thought so. Give me a sec
Feb 15 2013, 7:11 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: I love John! I think a book from every characters POV could be written
Feb 15 2013, 7:11 PM
Jan E Wallace: I would have to say David Gandy would be great as Jesse
Feb 15 2013, 7:11 PM
Alicia Taylor: well im glad you decided not to keep it as one
Feb 15 2013, 7:12 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Confessed. There are still so many questions to answer. I’m not giving any hints. Part of the stories have been the angst and I want it to remain that way!
Feb 15 2013, 7:12 PM
Victoria M-Pr: If and when a film is made on the trilogy who would you like to see play Jesse and Ava?
Feb 15 2013, 7:12 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: David Gandy is Dark haired. Jesse is dark blonde!
Feb 15 2013, 7:12 PM
Sarah-jayne Molloy: Do you let your family or friends proof read anything while you are writing? x
Feb 15 2013, 7:12 PM
Allison Murphy Lee: Hey Jodi
Feb 15 2013, 7:12 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Hi Alison
Feb 15 2013, 7:13 PM
Lina Cellucci: Did you base any of characters on anyone you know or are they fictional
Feb 15 2013, 7:13 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: My friend , fanny from the dedications, reads them, but she’s rubbish at picking up on mistakes!
Feb 15 2013, 7:13 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: No, all fictional!
Feb 15 2013, 7:13 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Jesse and Ava in a movie? In my dreams!
Feb 15 2013, 7:13 PM
Ashley Manning Haywood: How come Ava gets yelled at for cursing, but Jesse says “watch your f…… mouth” so he gets to curse but she doesn’t, I love it, but was curious
Feb 15 2013, 7:14 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Ashley, ironic, isn’t it? Just one of his challenging ways!
Feb 15 2013, 7:14 PM
Lesley Hunt: Do you intent do Sam and Kate’s story
Feb 15 2013, 7:15 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Kate and Sam…Maybe, but I don’t know whether I could make Jesse and Ava secondary characters.
Feb 15 2013, 7:15 PM
Kimberley Chapman: Are you planning any more Jesse POV’s?? Me and my friend was talking today how we would love the whole story from Jesse’s POV !!! X
Feb 15 2013, 7:15 PM
Stacey Bentley: LOL!! I love you, Jodi!
Feb 15 2013, 7:15 PM
Ashley Manning Haywood: it makes me laugh
Feb 15 2013, 7:15 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: I’m thinking about it. I’ve had so many requests for the story from Jesse’s POV.
Feb 15 2013, 7:16 PM
Adriane Hill: What made you decide to make Jesse Lord of a Sex Manor?
Feb 15 2013, 7:16 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Hi Stacey! Okay?
Feb 15 2013, 7:16 PM
bookenthusiast: OMG that would just be the best thing ever!!!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:16 PM
bookenthusiast: don’t you all agree!!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:17 PM
bookenthusiast: I wish I had a wave hands button b/c I am sure we are all shouting YAY!!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:17 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: The Manor. It’s English. Typical English country estate. But not so typical!
Feb 15 2013, 7:17 PM
Suzanne1: Have you always been a writer? Or did you have a previous career/life?
Feb 15 2013, 7:17 PM
Ashley Manning Haywood: even just one book from Jesse POV would be freaking amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Feb 15 2013, 7:17 PM
bookenthusiast: I second that Ashley!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:18 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Never written in my life! I’ve worked for my Father forever. Bless my Dad!
Feb 15 2013, 7:18 PM
Sue Russell: Hi Jodi…I was wondering if there were any plans in the near future for paperback versions of the trilogy?
Feb 15 2013, 7:18 PM
Charlette Friendy Bell: I vote for Jesse’s POV too !
Feb 15 2013, 7:18 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Who’s paying for therapy if I agree to this, Ashley?
Feb 15 2013, 7:18 PM
Denly Johnson: hi Jodi, you are a bloody star!
Feb 15 2013, 7:18 PM
bookenthusiast: I think we would all chip in! lol
Feb 15 2013, 7:18 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Paperback. You need a publishing deal for that!
Feb 15 2013, 7:18 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thank you Denly! You too!
Feb 15 2013, 7:19 PM
Alicia Taylor: yes please do write a book from all the males pov!! We need a whole book from Jesse!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:19 PM
Stacie WM: First off, hey Jodi! LOVE this series! If you felt you still had more story for Jesse and Ava, would you write a fourth?
Feb 15 2013, 7:19 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Noted, Alicia!
Feb 15 2013, 7:19 PM
Love96: Where can. I find Jesse’s pov? I can’t find the first one but saw the second one. I love these books by the way!
Feb 15 2013, 7:20 PM
bookenthusiast: I have a link to Totally Book Blog (I think that is the right name I always mess their name up) on the dashboard
Feb 15 2013, 7:20 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Absolutely I would write a fourth…if I felt it warranted it. I’m not so sure. Some things wear out
Feb 15 2013, 7:20 PM
Stacey Bentley: We could never get enough Jesse!
Feb 15 2013, 7:20 PM
Suzanne1: agreed!
Feb 15 2013, 7:20 PM
Kim Furman Williams: I’ll chip in..totally worth the money
Feb 15 2013, 7:20 PM
Ashley Manning Haywood: i think we would all come together just so we could read it
Feb 15 2013, 7:20 PM
Allison Murphy Lee: Do we learn why Jesse keeps taking her Birth Control?
Feb 15 2013, 7:20 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Okay, therapy sorted! Who’s gonna hold my hand?
Feb 15 2013, 7:21 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Who says Jesse is taking the birth control pills?
Feb 15 2013, 7:21 PM
Lisa Young Muraco: I can’t imagine someone not giving you a publishing deal after the popularity of these. Your writing is bloody brilliant.
Feb 15 2013, 7:21 PM
Athena Psihogios: Well done women! Yes will there B a 4th? After the exclusive 3rd?
Feb 15 2013, 7:21 PM
Stacey Bentley: I will!
Feb 15 2013, 7:21 PM
Love96: Thank you!
Feb 15 2013, 7:22 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thank you, Lisa! There a many fabulous indie authors out there. x
Feb 15 2013, 7:22 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Athena…maybe. Not sure. won’t commit!
Feb 15 2013, 7:22 PM
Stacey Bentley: I’ll come to visit you and go to therapy with you.
Feb 15 2013, 7:22 PM
Allison Murphy Lee: Yes would love Jesse pov
Feb 15 2013, 7:22 PM
Adriane Hill: Will the leading man in your next book be a sexy alpha male like Jesse?
Feb 15 2013, 7:23 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Always alpha males. Who wants a wimp?
Feb 15 2013, 7:23 PM
Denly Johnson: What made you write the story… it’s amazing but how did it start?
Feb 15 2013, 7:24 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Denly, thank you. It just all fell into place. I had many objectives. I wanted to break the predictable. I hope I did.
Feb 15 2013, 7:24 PM
Samantha Pierrepont: Wow fab books loved them I am trying to write a book wot thoughts would you give me so I can write a good one
Feb 15 2013, 7:25 PM
Charlette Friendy Bell: Yes. I love the alpha males….
Feb 15 2013, 7:25 PM
Stacie WM: Haha Athena! We hopefully will get Jodi thinking of a fourth book!
Feb 15 2013, 7:25 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Samantha, have a clear goal. Stick to it. I had lists, sad but true. Achieve list, avoid list
Feb 15 2013, 7:25 PM
Sarah-jayne Molloy: I would love to see one of the lovely actresses at the oscars wear the black lace dress and call it @The Ava” x
Feb 15 2013, 7:26 PM
Kimberley Chapman: As you know from my tweets I absolutely LOVE your books !!! Any chance of a bit of commission for recommending it to so many friends ??? Lol
Feb 15 2013, 7:26 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Sarah, I have that dress
Feb 15 2013, 7:26 PM
Ashley Manning Haywood: i will, would love to meet you
Feb 15 2013, 7:26 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Kimberley, too funny!
Feb 15 2013, 7:26 PM
Allison Murphy Lee: Good point just seems like something The Lord would do hehe God love him
Feb 15 2013, 7:26 PM
Athena Psihogios: Have you started on something else dark & sexy?
Feb 15 2013, 7:26 PM
Melissa Macaya Cooper: I think Jessie Pavelka that I saw on your facebook wall is the perfect Jesse!
Feb 15 2013, 7:26 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Ashley, would love to meet you too
Feb 15 2013, 7:27 PM
bookenthusiast: Melissa I love him for jesse
Feb 15 2013, 7:27 PM
Jan E Wallace: Jodi – it’s strange to call someone Fanny. As it has a different meaning this side of the pond to the USA.
Feb 15 2013, 7:27 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Athena, yep, although I can’t fully indulge until Confessed is wrapped up
Feb 15 2013, 7:27 PM
Denly Johnson: Whoa you definitely did that… only problem is now I want Jesse… no man is going to measure up
Feb 15 2013, 7:27 PM
Sarah-jayne Molloy: Love it, you should wear it to the priemier when the film comes out. xx
Feb 15 2013, 7:28 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Oh yes, Jan, I know! Fanny – AKA Katie Cooke is affectionately known as Fanny Annie! Don’t ask me why!
Feb 15 2013, 7:28 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Sarah, maybe baby!
Feb 15 2013, 7:28 PM
Laura Challis: Hi Jodi, great to chat. I’m currently known as the office filth bag for getting all the girls into This Man…haha!! Oh and parents evening was hilarious trying to find Mr Ward!! Congratulations on such great ‘thought provoking’ books!! x
Feb 15 2013, 7:29 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Laura, that message will stay with me forever!
Feb 15 2013, 7:29 PM
Cindy Meyer: I would love a movie, but the screenwriter would have to be so creative…
Feb 15 2013, 7:29 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Cindy, I’d insist on being on the casting couch and rubbing oil into all of the potential Jesses!
Feb 15 2013, 7:29 PM
SalseraDeNY6803: Hello
Feb 15 2013, 7:30 PM
Kimberley Chapman: HA HA My husband was laughing at me today for almost ordering a shop assistant to read them !!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:30 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Hello Salsera
Feb 15 2013, 7:30 PM
bookenthusiast: Please be aware of asking a question with spoilers in it
Feb 15 2013, 7:30 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Kimberley, you pimp away!
Feb 15 2013, 7:30 PM
Alicia Taylor: YAY! if you did the other couples. I love to see bit of Jesse and Ava. I want them to have babies!! afterall thats why Jesse keeps taking the birth pills!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:31 PM
Lina Cellucci: Jodi: I have to say I enjoyed these books much better than FSOG. I have to say I would love to see David Gandy as Jesse even though he has dark hair. I luv him as much as I luv Jesse
Feb 15 2013, 7:31 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Who said Jesse is taking the birth control?
Feb 15 2013, 7:31 PM
bookenthusiast: lol
Feb 15 2013, 7:31 PM
Athena Psihogios: Has anyone asked the WHEN question? When will you release #3 or are you still workingon it?
Feb 15 2013, 7:31 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: David can be your Jesse, Lina!
Feb 15 2013, 7:31 PM
bookenthusiast: yes Athena!
Feb 15 2013, 7:31 PM
SalseraDeNY6803: When is your new book coming out?
Feb 15 2013, 7:31 PM
bookenthusiast: I think they missed your answer Jodi
Feb 15 2013, 7:31 PM
Jan E Wallace: Do you find it easier to write from a female POV easier than to write from a male POV? As a female amature writer, I find it easier to write from the male POV.
Feb 15 2013, 7:32 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: I’m a woman so yes. I really struggle with Jesse’s crazy mind!
Feb 15 2013, 7:32 PM
Adriane Hill: Has anyone in your family read the books? Is/was it awkward because of the super sexy scenes that we love so much?! Totally agree with Lisa about the publishing deal btw…
Feb 15 2013, 7:33 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: There is no firm date yet. In hindsight, I actually released Beneath This Man far too early, not that you lot will complain! There were only three months between This Man and Beneath This Man, and that is mainly because after releasing This Man, I was so shocked at the response it got. I was constantly being asked about Beneath, so I just blurted out a date, which happened to be Jan 18th. It was way too soon and I put far too much pressure and stress on myself, but I wouldn’t have dreamed of putting it back
Feb 15 2013, 7:33 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: My Mum refuses to read them, as does my sister!
Feb 15 2013, 7:33 PM
Denly Johnson: Music in the books fit perfectly to the scenes how did you match it up so perfectly
Feb 15 2013, 7:34 PM
bookenthusiast: remember we need to give Jodi a minute or two to type her answers…but feel free to check out the links on the dashbaord
Feb 15 2013, 7:34 PM
Erin Knaus: ish!
Feb 15 2013, 7:34 PM
Deanna Pinera Barton: Too funny-Jesse has to be taking her birth control pills-right????
Feb 15 2013, 7:34 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: I’m passionate about music and many of the artists are British, as you know. They just ‘go’
Feb 15 2013, 7:34 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: -ish back attcha Erin!
Feb 15 2013, 7:34 PM
Lisa Young Muraco: Alpha Males are sex on legs but sometimes they just do your head in. Guess that’s why we love them so much. They bring out the emotion in us.
Feb 15 2013, 7:35 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: It’s all about emotion, Lisa!
Feb 15 2013, 7:35 PM
Denly Johnson: I’m a Brit living in the states and the books make me want to move home.
Feb 15 2013, 7:35 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Oh Denly! Come home!
Feb 15 2013, 7:35 PM
Alicia Taylor: I hope you get a publishing deal. I’d be there for a book signing around the UK!! Many of my favourite authors are US and I’ll never get to go to a book signing. You have become one of my favourites so it would be amazing to get a book signed and meet you in person!
Feb 15 2013, 7:36 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thank you, Alicia. It’s the ultimate dream
Feb 15 2013, 7:36 PM
Adriane Hill: The books are definitely NOT predictable! I don’t quite trust you with my emotions when reading them How many hours a day do you spend writing?
Feb 15 2013, 7:36 PM
Ashley Manning Haywood: love him for jesse, he is who i see in my head now when I read, and re-read
Feb 15 2013, 7:37 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Adriane, Sorry-ish! That depends. Some days, I just look at my laptop blankly. Others, I hammer out chapter after chapter.
Feb 15 2013, 7:37 PM
SalseraDeNY6803: Guess we have to wait lol. Jesse is so intense whew
Feb 15 2013, 7:37 PM
Denly Johnson: OK, let me book my flight lol
Feb 15 2013, 7:37 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Intense, Yes, that’s a word!
Feb 15 2013, 7:38 PM
Athena Psihogios: You’re ahead of trend. Did U know we women were starving for this type of Love read?Can U feel it?
Feb 15 2013, 7:38 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: LOL! I’ll be waiting at Heathrow, Denly!
Feb 15 2013, 7:38 PM
Lisa Young Muraco: I’ll join you
Feb 15 2013, 7:39 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Athena, I definitely feel the love. It’s pure accident if that’s the case
Feb 15 2013, 7:39 PM
bookenthusiast: enter that contest while u are waiting
Feb 15 2013, 7:39 PM
bookenthusiast: what’s everyone’s favorite song from the books?
Feb 15 2013, 7:40 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Urmmmm ANGEL!
Feb 15 2013, 7:40 PM
Erin Knaus: so what made you think of making jesse place of work abunny ranch ?
Feb 15 2013, 7:40 PM
Tam Shelton: Hmmm Teardrop
Feb 15 2013, 7:40 PM
bookenthusiast: love angel
Feb 15 2013, 7:40 PM
SalseraDeNY6803: Reading your books had me on an emotional roller coaster.
Feb 15 2013, 7:41 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: The Manor is an exclusive sex club for high society. There are no ‘in-house’ girls.
Feb 15 2013, 7:41 PM
Sue Russell: Jodi…do you ever check out other books to make sure your ideas for your book aren’t similar?
Feb 15 2013, 7:41 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: I know, Salsera! It was part of the plan!
Feb 15 2013, 7:41 PM
Denly Johnson: I’ve now got a “This man” playlist on my ipod
Feb 15 2013, 7:41 PM
Sarah-jayne Molloy: I love Angel
Feb 15 2013, 7:41 PM
Denly Johnson: Run – Snow Patrol… made me want to cry
Feb 15 2013, 7:41 PM
Victoria M-Pr: Pumped up kicks is my ringtone, Angel is text alert
Feb 15 2013, 7:42 PM
SalseraDeNY6803: But I love how Ava handles Jesse lol
Feb 15 2013, 7:42 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Ava is my hero.
Feb 15 2013, 7:42 PM
Ashley Manning Haywood: now that you asked me my mind went blank, it is the same person that Jodi mentioned earlier for who she sees
Feb 15 2013, 7:42 PM
Athena Psihogios: Accident or not I think your category is Amazon’s fastest growing catagory. love angel is my #1 but ALL your music is Xcelent.
Feb 15 2013, 7:42 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: I need to read more. I’ve quit my job so now I get to form a routine. Reading will be part of it. My TBR list is stupid!
Feb 15 2013, 7:43 PM
Stacie WM: I love how you don’t follow the typical romance formula that seems to be in a lot of books. These stories are truly unpredictable and exciting!
Feb 15 2013, 7:43 PM
Denly Johnson: She is strong but not overpowering
Feb 15 2013, 7:43 PM
Laura Challis: Fave songs ‘Dakota’ and ‘Love Man’….can just see Jesse dirty dancing with Ava with all those jealous eyes!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:43 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thank you, Athena & Stacie
Feb 15 2013, 7:44 PM
Victoria M-Pr: Have you ever ordered eggs benedict at the Ritz?
Feb 15 2013, 7:44 PM
SalseraDeNY6803: BTW my name is Michelle lol I love salsa music hence the name
Feb 15 2013, 7:44 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Ava was really important to me. I wanted a strong heroine, but likable
Feb 15 2013, 7:44 PM
Suzanne1: Anything you would change about your characters? Ava’s reluctance to ask questions is so frustrating sometimes. It’s endearing about her, but sooo darn frustrating!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:45 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Eggs benedict everywhere, but not at the Ritz! I’m going soon!
Feb 15 2013, 7:45 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: I wouldn’t change a thing about Ava. Her hesitance is understandable, in my opinion. It’s part of the story, part of the emotion and part of her fear
Feb 15 2013, 7:46 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: As frustrating as it might be!
Feb 15 2013, 7:46 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: But frustration is an emotion!
Feb 15 2013, 7:46 PM
Allison Murphy Lee: Just curious does Sam have a membership or does he work there for Jesse since he’s always there
Feb 15 2013, 7:46 PM
SalseraDeNY6803: I agree Stacie
Feb 15 2013, 7:46 PM
Victoria M-Pr: Tea at Ritz is Sensational
Feb 15 2013, 7:47 PM
Athena Psihogios: V, yummy eggs B @ the Ritz? On my to do list. J do you wants to host a breakfast?
Feb 15 2013, 7:47 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: I’ll have an Eggs Benedict party at The Ritz
Feb 15 2013, 7:47 PM
Victoria M-Pr: Athena that sounds like a good plan!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:47 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Sam, member and friend of Jesse
Feb 15 2013, 7:47 PM
Deanna Pinera Barton: I love that Jesse is older and Ava is able to handle him!! Their passion is intoxicating and your style of writing tells their story so well!!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:48 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thank you, Deanna. The age thing was pure accident. It was never meant to be a big deal
Feb 15 2013, 7:48 PM
Denly Johnson: i like all the characters… they all compliment each other… I like the receptionist at Ava’s work!
Feb 15 2013, 7:48 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Sally?
Feb 15 2013, 7:49 PM
Sarah-jayne Molloy: Is it just me, but ever since I read them, I have got so much more assertive and I am bossing my husband about and taking a stand at things i dont want to do, I think Ava rubbed off on me x
Feb 15 2013, 7:49 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Love Sal, Bless Sal. Boring Sal!
Feb 15 2013, 7:49 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Just watch your mouth, Sarah-Jayne!
Feb 15 2013, 7:49 PM
SalseraDeNY6803: Jesse’s countdowns were priceless lol
Feb 15 2013, 7:50 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Michelle, they were accident too!
Feb 15 2013, 7:50 PM
Erin Knaus: Jesse was driving me insane with the whole age thing….
Feb 15 2013, 7:50 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: In fact, many people ask, but I have no idea where all of Jesse’s challenging ways come from. They just fell into place.
Feb 15 2013, 7:50 PM
Sarah-jayne Molloy: You should have your book signing at the ritz when you get publishing deal, with mini smoke salmon bagels x
Feb 15 2013, 7:51 PM
bookenthusiast: send in more…10 mins left
Feb 15 2013, 7:51 PM
bookenthusiast: get them in now
Feb 15 2013, 7:51 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Noted, Sarah!
Feb 15 2013, 7:52 PM
Victoria M-Pr: Would you ever go to The Manor? Just for cocktails ;0)
Feb 15 2013, 7:52 PM
Suzanne1: ALL of your characters have so much personality! That’s parat of what’s so addicting about your books. Thank You for letting us get lost in your mind for a lil bit
Feb 15 2013, 7:52 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Yes, and for more if Jesse was there!
Feb 15 2013, 7:52 PM
Gemma Aspinall: ooooh Charlie Hunnam might make a lovely Jesse just don’t let it be Jude Law – that would instantly kill my inapproprately sized crush of the Lord!
Feb 15 2013, 7:53 PM
Stacie WM: I would Victoria! Haha!
Feb 15 2013, 7:53 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thank you Suzanne. I wanted to really flesh the characters out.
Feb 15 2013, 7:53 PM
Lisa Young Muraco: Have to say if a Man like Jesse gave me a countdown like that, I’d immediately lay down and put my legs in the air.
Feb 15 2013, 7:53 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Jude law – too short!
Feb 15 2013, 7:53 PM
Angela Arnold Rizzo: I am just getting here (so sorry if it’s been asked!), but I am curious as if you have any other book plans after the This Man Trilogy?
Feb 15 2013, 7:53 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Too funny, Lisa!
Feb 15 2013, 7:54 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Angela, yes, All penned out in journal and ready to go!
Feb 15 2013, 7:55 PM
Suzanne1: Why light hair and not dark? Just curious….
Feb 15 2013, 7:55 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Dirty blonde. Yummy. That is all!
Feb 15 2013, 7:55 PM
Denly Johnson: I never wanted either book to end and when I read the last one I’m going to sulk because I want more of it. It’s been a pleasure chatting with you.
Feb 15 2013, 7:55 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: It’s not that light. Dark blonde, hence…dirty blonde!
Feb 15 2013, 7:55 PM
bookenthusiast: the giveaway end tomorrow 2 copies of both books up for grabs
Feb 15 2013, 7:56 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thank you Denly. The pleasure is all mine x
Feb 15 2013, 7:56 PM
Athena Psihogios: I think I just bounced into your timing for release dates. Lucky me. but I’ll / we’ll be waiting & breathing deep for #3. Best wishes. A+
Feb 15 2013, 7:56 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thank you, Athena x
Feb 15 2013, 7:56 PM
Kimberley Chapman: I haven’t got another question I just want to say Thank You for a Brilliant story and such great characters !!! Keep tweeting x
Feb 15 2013, 7:56 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Kimberley, thank YOU!
Feb 15 2013, 7:56 PM
Adriane Hill: Thanks for staying up so late to chat with us Jodi! Do you do most of your writing at night? Or are you a morning person?
Feb 15 2013, 7:57 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Depends what sort of scene. Steamy are reserved for when the kids go to bed!
Feb 15 2013, 7:57 PM
Sarah-jayne Molloy: I picture Jessie like Josh Holloway who played sawyer in lost a little x
Feb 15 2013, 7:57 PM
bookenthusiast: 3 minutes!!
Feb 15 2013, 7:57 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: I’m googling Josh!
Feb 15 2013, 7:58 PM
Love96: Thank you for the chat! Can’t wait to see what else you have in store for us!
Feb 15 2013, 7:58 PM
Erin Knaus: thank you -ish
Feb 15 2013, 7:58 PM
Ashley Manning Haywood: Since I born and raised in the US I have a hard time getting the accent in my head, it would be awesome if the books would be available in audio so I can listen to them, I wish I could get the voice in my head.
Feb 15 2013, 7:58 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thank you love96 and Erin. Josh Holloway….Yummy!
Feb 15 2013, 7:58 PM
Stacie WM: My friends and I, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for Jesse and a great love story! X
Feb 15 2013, 7:58 PM
Laura Challis: Jodi, your work here is done!! xx
Feb 15 2013, 7:58 PM
Sarah-jayne Molloy: Well good luck with finishes, hope all goes stress free, calm and collected. I know your going to be a big success and have a brilliant bright future ahead of ou Jodi x
Feb 15 2013, 7:58 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Audio book scare me!
Feb 15 2013, 7:59 PM
Suzanne1: TY from Philadelphia! Love that dirty blonde Lord….
Feb 15 2013, 7:59 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Yes, my work here is done. Three…
Feb 15 2013, 7:59 PM
Ashley Manning Haywood: Thank you so much Jodi, you are the best, it i=has been great chatting with you, your books are the best
Feb 15 2013, 7:59 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thank you, Sarah x
Feb 15 2013, 7:59 PM
Victoria M-Pr: Jodi I would just like to say a huge Thank you for sharing your talent expecting being a fellow Brit!! I have enjoyed every book and will continue to promote you even when being moaned at by those I am meant to be promoting lol xx
Feb 15 2013, 7:59 PM
Kimberley Chapman: HA HA talking of kids my 7 year old son got my kindle and asked if he could read ‘This Man’ I never moved so fast to get it off him !! Lol
Feb 15 2013, 7:59 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: TY from London Suzanne x
Feb 15 2013, 7:59 PM
Tam Shelton: Thanks for providing us with a wonderful set of stories Jodi! I’m hooked, addicted!..I’m on my 3rd time read for both!
Feb 15 2013, 7:59 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thank you Ashley x
Feb 15 2013, 7:59 PM
bookenthusiast: 1 min….thank you so much Jodi!!!
Feb 15 2013, 8:00 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Tam, carry on and you’ll have read as much as me!
Feb 15 2013, 8:00 PM
bookenthusiast: That’s it everyone thank you for joining us!!!
Feb 15 2013, 8:00 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Thanks, Michelle <3
Feb 15 2013, 8:00 PM
Jodi Ellen Malpas: Zero, Baby!
