NOTE: I discovered an error in the original PDF download file; a line of dialogue was inexplicably excised, evidently during the conversion process, as it appears correctly in the original MS Word file. At the top of page 22, the dialogue should read as follows:

     Her laugh rang with falseness. "I took a walk alone, she said. "But even if I did see Barnabas, why do you ask as if it were against the law? There's no reason I shouldn't see him, is there?"

     "I just want you to be honest with me, Carolyn. As you know, there are no secrets between Barnabas and myself. I would certainly never judge you for going to him. He can be very...persuasive...when he needs to be."

     "I'm not sure I understand what you mean, Julia," Carolyn said, her jewel-like blue eyes turning icy. "I don't do anything I don't want to do or see anyone I don't want to see. You of all people should know that about me."

This error has been corrected in the currently downloadable PDF file. I hope that's the only significant error present.

I've explored several other avenues, including Tor. There may be other options coming up -- not necessarily for this book, but equally enticing.

I haven't read THE SALEM BRANCH yet, but my biggest problem with ANGELIQUE'S DESCENT was Lara's portrayal of familiar characters, making them seem strangely UNfamiliar. Her storytelling is certainly competent, and I would imagine it has improved with her experience since AD. I hope she does a better job of nailing the characters this time around.

Lord knows, my favorite part of writing DREAMS OF THE DARK was getting inside the people of Collinwood and trying to make sure they really -were- the people we know from Collinwood. While I think there was room for some improvement in areas, I think we did OK.

The Horror Channel died a painful death a while back due to serious issues between manager and personnel. It exists now only as a Web site, and as far as I know, nothing's changed that would indicate the TV channel will ever happen.

Absolutely. It was also covered in cat hair, and I imagine it was wondering, after having been so rudely forgotten, why dad would let furry animals, of all things, take up residence on top of it.



"I lie where I want to. Put that in your coffin and chain it up."

Happy, happy birthday, y'all!

On which note, it might be appropriate to mention that Lara's DS novel, The Salem Branch has been released. Haven't picked it up yet, but I can't imagine being without it for very long.