#AskELJames Twitter Q&A

On June 29th E L James did a Q&A on Twitter using #AskELJames. Here are some of the questions and answers below:


@Gabrielle Fault: "Have you ever wanted to change anything about Christian and Ana's story?"

E L James: " Hi Gabrielle - Yes. I would have liked to split them up for longer at the end of FSoG."


@Fanfifty_: "Are you planning to write another romance novel in the future?"

E L James: "I've written a new book and i'm halfway through another. Both romances. Not sure when I will finish them. :) "


@BeeMWrites: "What was your favourite scene to write?"

E L James: "Hi Bee. A few... Dinner with Mrs R. Georgia when she turns up at the bar... Tallis scene and the scenes with Elliot."


@fsog_greysessed: "You mentioned you listened to one song over and over writing Grey. What song did you keep on repeat?

E L James: "Hi Michelle. Two: Sara by Fleetwood Mac and Hello Like Before by Bill Withers."


@50shades_fanss1: "Favourite qualities about Ana?"

E L James: "She's so much stronger than I am."


@almagoye: "What is your favourite character that is not Grey or Ana?"

E L James: "Taylor. He's so stoic."


@RealMs_Lane: "Darker is my favourite book of the series! What's your favourite part of it?"

E L James: "Emails about going to NYC. CG finding Ana in the playroom. The boat... the new house. The list goes on!"


@Raehgine: "Why did you choose 'Your Love is King' for Ana's ringtone? One of my fav songs btw."

E L James: "I like the song - and it seemed appropriate."


@benshots: "What's the best thing you have learned when you wrote the fifty shades?"

E L James: "To continue to write for myself. :) "


@iLovedamie: "What is your favourite part of Grey?"

E L James: "I love his relationship with Elliot. That was unexpected when I started writing."


@twitchypalms: "Which did you prefer writing, the final red room scene from Christian's pov or Ana's?"

E L James: "It wasn't fun either POV."


@AbbeySG48: "Thank you for writing my favourite books! How long did it take you to write 50 Shades of Grey trilogy?"

E L James: "About 20 months in total..."


@fsogindia: "Charlie Tango or Glider?"

E L James: "Tricky...but i'd have to go with Charlie Tango..."


@lil_caribou: "What was the a)funniest b) saddest c) hardest moment to write in Grey?"

E L James "a) The emails. b) His nightmares. c) final red room scene."


@JustGreysessed: "What is your favourite line of Christian Grey?"

E L James: "Fuck the paperwork."


@adonis_cg: "Bollinger or Budvar?"

E L James: Bollinger. My husband would take the Budvar... :) "

PHOTOS: E L JAMES - Barnes & Noble 'Grey' Signing

Photos of EL James at the NYC book signing of 'Grey' at Barnes & Noble on Thursday 18th June.

'GREY': UK Release

@FiftyShadesUK (Twitter) today posted some amazing photos of the UK release of 'GREY'. Of course with the release date being Christian's birthday it made it extra special. Check out some photos below:

Piccadilly Circus, London.

Charlie Tango ready for take off to ITV Studios!

@FiftyShadesUK celebrated Christian's birthday as well as the release of 'GREY.' 

E L James Interview for 'GREY'

Today 'GREY' was released around the world! E L James appeared on 'The Today Show' to promote the story of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' from Christian Grey's POV.

Check the full interview here: http://on.today.com/1Cf8gwY

Also happy birthday to our favourite dominant and fictitious character, Christian Grey!

PHOTO: GREY by E L James (Instagram)

Fifty Shades author E L James posted the UK book of GREY on her Instagram today. 

"@erikaljames #GREY #Mine #UKEdition"

The book is to be released in the UK this Thursday (18th June).

Fifty Shades in the Shops

Today, whilst shopping I came across some Fifty Shades promo/adverts. Here's some photos that I took today.

Promo for the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' DVD.

Above 3 photos of promo for 'GREY' (Christian's POV)

If you're in the UK these were found in HMV and Waterstones. 

NEWS: 'Grey' - Christian's POV Book

Today E L James has announced that on the 18th June her next book will be titled 'Grey'. This will be a book of Christian's POV in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. The novel will be 576 pages. You can see Erika's announcement through twitter here or via her blog here.

Pre-order links:

Amazon UK

Amazon UK (Kindle)

Waterstones UK

Amazon US

Amazon Canada

Amazon Germany

Amazon Germany (Kindle)

ITunes Spain

Amazon Spain (Kindle)

Amazon France (Kindle)

Amazon Italy (Kindle)

Amazon The Netherlands (Kindle)

Amazon Japan (Kindle)

Amazon Australia

Itunes Australia

Amazon India

Amazon India (Kindle)

Amazon Mexico (Kindle)