Alt Text: Book spines of US & Canada Psy-Changeling Trinity hardcovers arranged in a row, creating a rainbow effect. Colors in order: red, yellow, green, purple, pink, blue, orange, green, peach.

A Psy-Changeling Trinity Rainbow.

~Ashwini

Alt text - Image of a box wrapped in dark blue paper and tied with a blue bow, resting on a dark brown table with a woodgrain pattern, and text: There have been some interesting gifts in Nalini's novels over the years. Is there a gift that you've given or received that has been especially memorable? ~Ashwini

Alt text: background of a table set with tableware and glasses for a dinner party and text "Which fictional couple(s) would you love to host for a dinner party?"

I'm thinking quite a few of you will be inviting Nikita and Anthony! 

Alt text: Light pink background with image of pink tea cup, teapot, and white plate with slice of layered vanilla cake with pink icing and text: I've been thinking of cake recently because cake. What's your favourite flavour? Do you have a treasured recipe, top bakery or special high tea place? ~Ashwini

~Ashwini

1. How many SnowDancer lieutenants are there? Ten
2. Who is their alpha? Hawke Snow
3. Name the alpha's second. Riley
4. Where is their den located? Deep in the Sierra Nevada.
5. Name a human member of the pack. Ju/Kieran/Sam/Saul/Sing-Liu/Tanya
6. What is the name of the R&D company in the middle of their territory? SierraTech
7. Name a pack that occupies territory bordering SnowDancer land. DarkRiver/WindHaven
8. Who is their tracker? Andrew
9. What is the youngest lieutenants nickname? Russian Bridegroom
10. Which pack do they have a non-aggression pact with? DarkRiver

Alt Text: You're given the chance to interview a character from one of Nalini's books but you only have ten minutes. Who would you choose and what would you ask them about?

Perhaps the interview would be for Wild Woman magazine or one of the fan sites for the Seven etc?

~Ashwini

It's time for a quiz! How well do you know Archangel Titus? (No cheating!) 

The correct answers will be posted later on in the week. 

~Ashwini

1) How many sisters does Titus have? Four.
2) What nickname did his family give him? Tito.
3) Which territory does he rule? Southern Africa.
4) A symbol of which bird made of amber is on his golden breastplate? Hummingbird.
5) What is the name of his spymaster? Ozias
6) Who is his closest archangelic neighbour? Zanaya.
7) Which angel holds his heart? Sharine.
8) What familial term does he use to refer to Illium? "Stepson"
9) His mother is First General in which archangel's court? Alexander.

Alt text: You're compiling the soundtrack for the Guild Hunter series. Which song would be your first choice?

Alt Text: book quote -“So wolves are the same as cats in that regard…Pack gossip runs fast and hot.” “I lived in private apartments…when I worked as a model…no one hassling me about my life…I hated it.”

Let’s play “Who is this?”

Can you recognize who is speaking from this snippet? 

Alt text: image of a pale pink sequined bird Christmas tree ornament, with a pale pink "tail" made of long ribbons.

People, I have a problem. I cannot resist the lure of new Christmas tree ornaments. Above is the latest addition to my collection. 

So I bring to you today the holiday edition of our "Confessions" series. Tell me all about what you can't resist purchasing at this time of the year.

~Ashwini

I'm still catching up on everything after my travels and it'll take me a while to go through my photos, but I thought I'd share this fun one I took at the Hollywood Wax Museum which we visited during a free day between events: Me, manifesting one of my books becoming an Oprah's Book Club pick in the future!! 

Have you ever been to a wax museum? (I have to say, this pic is quite good - I have a photo with Keanu Reeves too, though he was a bit stiff while taking photos...)

Alt Text: Background of treetops viewed from below against light blue sky and text: You get to spend a day in the Psy-Changeling universe. Which places would you visit? Who would you want to hang out with?

I think I'd definitely want to see what the pint-sized troublemakers at StoneWater were up to!!

~Ashwini

Roger’s Garden Center is wiiiiild! I mean it’s literally a wilderness where gumboots are required when it rains. But best place ever for serious gardeners. But I digress. Look at this cat I saw there last time (Roger’s cat?) What do you think our fluffy overlord is plotting? 

As we count down to the release of Resonance Surge, I have a very important question for you: what kind of changeling would you be if you could take your pick, and why?

…(and more!)

Resonance Surge releases soon!! In the meantime, test your knowledge of the Psy-Changeling universe. The correct answers will be posted later on in the week. 

~Ashwini

1. What is the name of the cooperation agreement between major elements of all three races?

2. Name the members of the Ruling Coalition.

3. In what year was Silence implemented?

4. What is the name of the rebel group that left the PsyNet a hundred years ago?

5. In which city is the Human Alliance based?

6. Name the neosentience that is the guardian and librarian of the Net.

7. Which two packs based in San Francisco have a non-aggression pact with each other?

8. What is the name of the popular magazine that is read by changelings, humans, and Psy (and that we all wish we could get copies of)? 

1. Who are Raphael's parents? Nadiel & Caliane.

2. What is Elena's given first name? Elieanora.

3. What special word do the Legion use to describe the couple? Aeclari.

4. Who is Elena's best friend? Sara Haziz.

5. What does the Legion mark on Raphael's right temple resemble? A stylized dragon.

6. Which young angel is a member of Elena's Guard? Izak/Izzy, or Sameon/Sam.

7. Name one of the Cascade-born gifts that Raphael still retains. Healing ability, can also fly at great speed.

8. The amber studs Elena now wears are miniature versions of which items? Arrow and crossbow.

Can you spot the seals? Yes, there is more than one in this pic I took near Kaikoura, NZ.