June 29, 2007
For today's Readers Ask, MG Braden writes:
In Rises the Night it is clear, at least to me, that there are really two suitors for Victoria. I switched between them a couple of times myself (ok, I'm being a bit vague because I don't want to give anything away to those who made not have read it yet). What I want to know is…in future installments are we going to see Victoria still caught between the two or will there be an obvious choice made? Or maybe someone new? OR, as their creator, have you even decided yet?
Thanks for the question, MG! And, yes, I have known from the beginning who Victoria's final choice will be, so hopefully, as future books are released, the readers will follow the path that Victoria does and understand why she picks who she picks.
What I won't tell you 
is whether you've already met Victoria's Mr. Right (buuuuut….you probably have.). However, by the end of the fourth book (which I'll be starting to write very soon), it should be obvious whom it will be. (It's my intent to write five books about Victoria. And then move on to a different Venator character.)
And here's one from Becky, that sort of follows along with the same topic:
If Victoria is the last direct decendent of the Gardella legacy then what will happen to the legacy since she's being told she can't have children due to the danger they would be in?
Well, one thing readers don't know yet is that Victoria may not be the only Gardella left of the direct line. (She's actually not, but that fact hasn't come into play quite yet…and may not in Victoria's books.) And thus…yes, Victoria's probably going to have to come to some sort of decision as to whether she can/should worry about continuing the line. She starts to think about that in The Bleeding Dusk, in fact.
So….who's your pick for Victoria's Mr. Right? Or do you think we haven't met him yet? Feel free to weigh in in the comments, but be careful of spoilers (either warn about them, or stay vague).
(And if you have a question and want to be entered in a drawing to win an ARC of The Bleeding Dusk, click here to find out how!)
June 29th, 2007 at 10:59 am
Well, in regards to Victoria’s suitors, I much prefer Sabastien over Max. Max is a little too conflicted and brooding for me. Those tortured souls are not very good relationship material (been there, done that). While I have my doubts about Sebastien’s motives I believe he truly does care for Victoria. Max is still caught up in Lillith.
June 29th, 2007 at 11:18 am
Thanks Colleen! I see that I was typing too fast and that should have read for those who MAY not have read it yet. Sheesh.
So far I keep switching between Sebastien and Max. At the moment I agree with Sandy and Max is a bit of a jerk BUT I also think Sebastien’s too much of a player and a bit too effeminate. However, by the end of RTN I started to change my mind about him.He may be more than meets the eye and I think I like that.
If I were to guess who you, the author, were directing us to I’d say it was Max. Red herring? I don’t know, I can’t wait to find out though!
Thanks for answering my question
(I’m entered in the draw, right? LOL)
June 29th, 2007 at 11:19 am
Max would be my choice, so if Victoria doesn’t choose him, I will.
June 29th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
I’m actually writing this from my BlackBerry from my vacation because I finished Rises The Night last night. Colleen, my heart was racing for the last third of the book. What are you doing to my Max?!? Awesome job!
June 29th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
Boy, if I had to make a decision…as weird as this sounds I’d go for Max. Yes Sebastian is HAWT, but I think Max would be a good choice because he “understands” her. Even if she doesn’t end up with him, that’s just what I think.
June 30th, 2007 at 7:51 am
My pick would be Max!