Give a Warm Dik Hello to Ann Aguirre

Ann Aguirre has decided to stop by the DIK island for the next few days for some sun and tasty home make drinks. *Hands her a nice cold beverage* What's inside the cup is for her to tell, but it looks mighty tasty. For those who don't know Ann, she is ACE's superstar author who writes great sci-fi books. Her first, Grimspace came out earlier this year and her second, Wanderlust is just hitting the shelves. She took the time to answer some questions and of course has some lovely look men to keep her company in her hut for the next few days...

Tell us something we don't know about the mysterious Ann Aguirre.

Ann: I will read all night long, if I like a book enough.

Which is the more superior movie, Star Wars or Lord of the Rings?
Ann: Lord of the Rings

Boxers or briefs on a man? Or perhaps nothing at all?

Ann: I'm partial to boxers, especially low slung ones. Yum. I love a nice chest and shoulders.

If you were a jumper like Jax, where would you travel in space? What type of alien life forms would you like to meet?

Ann: Honestly, I think I'd be terrified to do what she does. She courts death on a daily basis and does so for the thrill of it. I don't think I could do it. There's a reason I'm a writer.

Tell us about Wanderlust, the sequel to Grimspace. Do Jax and March end up having hot sex in the anti-gravity room? Is there such a thing as a anti-gravity room in your world? And if so, what would sex be like in the room?

Ann: Wanderlust is a heartbreaking book in some ways. People are forced to make hard choices, but the characters do stay true to themselves all the way to the end. No, they don't have hot sex in the anti-grav room. Yes, I expect there could be. It might be used for training. The sex in there would be downright acrobatic.

You are one busy bee with your Grimspace series including some new ones in the future. Can you tell us what to expect in the next few years from you?

Ann: I certainly can. There will be two more Jax books forthcoming, Doubleblind and Killbox. They'll come out in Oct 09 and Oct 10 respectively. I have three Corine Solomon books coming out: Blue Diablo, Hell Fire, and Shady Lady. That's my urban fantasy series, and those will release in April, starting April 09. So that's April 09, April 10, and April 11. I've also sold a couple of paranormal romances, wherein I'll be writing as Ava Gray. The titles aren't set in stone yet, but the tentative release dates are Dec 09 and June 10.

You attended RWA in San Francisco, CA. How was your experience? Also, you were on a panel. What was the panel about? Which authors did you meet that blew your mind ? Were there some bloggers, *coughkatecough* that you met there that made your experience even more worth while?

Ann: I had a great time there, unbelievably good. My panel was called Writing and Selling Crossover Fiction with Catherine Asaro, Robin D Owens, and Cindy Hwang. I actually learned a great deal from listening to them speak, so that was fantastic and we had a good audience.
Yes, I really enjoyed meeting bloggers while I was there. Kate, Rosie, Alice, Lisabea, Kristie... I don't want to leave anyone out, but it was great meeting all of them.

What is your opinion on blogs in general? When a review site or blog reviews your work, what goes through your mind? How do you handle negative reviews on top of the positive ones?

Ann: I think blogs are wonderful. Since I'm in Mexico, I wouldn't get to read so many opinions otherwise. As for reviews, I try to keep a perspective in both instances. Whether someone likes my work or doesn't like it, I try to bear in mind it's one opinion and not give it more weight than that. I will admit I'm thrilled over fan mail, but I don't let it go to my head. I'm always focused on my next project. I think the work ethic keeps me grounded.

Have any questions for Ann or just want to join us for some excellent island BBQ and drinks? Comment away and make sure to come back tomorrow because there maybe a nice men slide show of Ann's in the future...