Q: I would like to read your work. Where should I start?
A: Great question, it depends. If you prefer immersive epic-scale fantasy reads with intricate worldbuilding and intense and sensual love stories, try Lords of Rainbow. If you want belly-laugh humor, satire, sharp wit, and sweet romance in a historical context, try any of the novels in the Supernatural Jane Austen Series. If you like high-octane dystopian teen / YA apocalyptic adventure science fiction in the vein of Divergent or The Hunger Games, try The Atlantis Grail Series. If you enjoy more traditional science fiction, try After the Sundial. If you like fantasy, myth, legend, and fairy tales, try Dreams of the Compass Rose or Salt of the Air, or for a historical myth variation, try Cobweb Bride. For an inspirational exercise in philosophy, thought, and creativity, try The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration. For contemporary snark and humor, try Vampires are from Venus, Werewolves are from Mars.
Q: I can't wait for the sequel! How do I find out when your next book in my favorite series is available?
A: Easy answer -- subscribe to the Mailing List to get advance notifications of all my upcoming book releases, and other important insider-only information. As soon as the books are released, you will be the first to know!
Q: What is your official policy on Fan Fiction (Fanfic)?
A: I am absolutely honored and pleased that you are enjoying my characters, stories, and books so much that you are inspired by them to want to write a fanfic. It really is a genuine joy and compliment for an author to find out their work touched the readers so much that they want to actively participate in it and explore it further!
Officially, for creative and legal reasons, I may not read it, or see it, or even comment on it, especially while I am still working on that particular series and it is still incomplete. But I totally appreciate your effort -- as long as you follow these simple rules:
After that, go for it! And thanks so much for being honorable and classy enough to care to ask!
Q: I love your work, and want to spread the word about it! How do I join your Street Team? I also want to find other TAG fans!
A: Stay tuned! I will have a web page set up with more information on the Street Team, coming soon! Please check this space later! Meanwhile, come on down to The Atlantis Grail Fan Forum, for exciting discussions of this series with other fans! We also have two active Facebook fan groups Astra Daimon and Shoelace Girls and The Atlantis Grail - SPOILERS.
Q: May I send you my book, story, or other work-in-progress to read, review, or critique?
A: I am sorry, no. I am overworked, and my policy is not to critique the work of people I don't know. As a general rule I also do not review the works of other authors in similar genres, due to a possible conflict of interest.
Q: Would you publish my book though Norilana Books? Can I send it to you for consideration?
A: Sorry, no. Norilana Books is permanently closed to submissions. Anything you send will be ignored, returned unopened, or discarded. To reiterate, this is a firm "no." Feel free to check the publisher website for status updates, but this is not going to change.
Q: Would you please provide an author quote or blurb endorsement for the cover jacket of my upcoming book?
A: I don't know if I can. It depends on my time availability, and whether or not I honestly like your work. However, feel free to ask me, and I will give you a specific answer, on a case by case basis.
Q: I am interested in Deluxe Special Editions of your books. Where can I buy them?
A: Visit the author's Direct Sales Store at VeraNazarianBooks.com for gorgeous special editions with metallic foil, sprayed edges, color end papers, ribbon bookmarks, illustrations, interior features and more! The 10th Anniversary Special Editions of TAG are also coming to the store!
Q: I would like to get an autographed copy of one of your books. How do I do that?
If you want it to be personalized, be sure to let me know the exact name to whom I should make the personal note.