How do you divide the work?

We write every other chapter, and then edit the book together until the voice feels seamless.

I heard Carrie is writing the dude.  Does that mean Ann is the woman? *brow waggle* If that’s true, how did you two divvy / decide that?

As entertaining as that would be and as much as it would open the way for some great jokes, we actually each write a number of characters. These books are from multiple points of view, including hero and heroine. We split the male and female protagonists, main and secondary.

How did you two first meet each other?

We ‘met’ on Smart Bitches and became friends through email and IM. Eventually we dared each other to go to RWA some years back, an “I will if you will” and “I double-dog dare you” kind of thing. That was when we met for the first time in person. It was a huge conference and we were both intimidated, but we had a great time. Each year it’s more fun as we meet new people.

How many books in the series? And are there plans for any other series?

Dark Age Dawning is most definitely a trilogy. Yes, we have ideas for two more series, but we’re not posting the details here for obvious reasons.

What do you like best about working together?

Ann: I like doing half the work and winding up with a full book.

Carrie: [Will add her own answer]

If Ellen Connor was a Barbie, what would her Barbie name be?

Easy one! Apocalypse Barbie. She comes with gas mask and fallout shelter. Armored vehicle not included.

Is the Dark Age Dawning series future or present time? Is there romance involved?

It’s near future, unspecified as to how far from our time to keep from it from becoming dated. Resounding yes!

So is Ellen Connor urban fantasy or romance?

At long last, that has been decided. These are romance novels, although they are dark, different, and action-packed. If you like my Ava Gray books, you’ll enjoy Ellen Connor too. If you prefer sweet romance, these may not be for you.