Reader Q&A with an FBI Agent (plus a giveaway!)
**Note: the giveaway is now closed. Winners will be announced shortly.
We continue the countdown to the April 2nd release of Love Irresistibly with… another giveaway!
The next book up is A Lot Like Love, the second book in the FBI/US Attorney series. (FYI, for those of you who aren’t familiar, the books are a “series” in the sense that they are set in a shared world and some characters make appearances in later books. But I write each book as a standalone, so you should feel free to jump in wherever you like!)
Now, normally, this is the part where I would post the book blurb for A Lot Like Love. But we’re going to do things a little differently today… and I have a feeling you’re all going to enjoy this.
Those of you who follow me on Twitter and Facebook may recall that I met with an FBI Special Agent a few weeks ago, as research for the series. I’d posted this question on Facebook: Jotting down questions for tomorrow’s meeting with a new FBI contact. Anything any of you are dying to know about special agents?
Unfortunately, I didn’t get to ask all your questions during our meeting. But Mr. Special Agent just so happened to spot the questions readers posted on my Facebook page, and he ever so graciously sent me answers to those questions. [Seriously, how cool is Mr. Special Agent for doing this?]
So this week, not only do I have a $25 gift card to Amazon/Barnes & Noble and five signed copies of A Lot Like Love up for grabs, but you get a little bit of insight into the life of an active FBI agent.
Now, on to your questions–what you are dying to know about FBI agents–and the answers from Mr. Special Agent himself:
Q. How long is the training for FBI agents?
FBI training, at Quantico, Virginia is 21 weeks long. The training focuses on academics such as legal, forensics and counter intelligence training, firearms training, and defensive tactics. There is an entire town mockup called Hogan’s Alley where professional role players are bad guys and witnesses and we practice everything from interrogations to high-risk car stops. Here is a link for more information: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/training
Q. How can I get one?!
Well, a surefire way to meet FBI agents is to commit a federal crime. That is guaranteed to get us knocking down your door.
Q. How can you do undercover work if your face is known?
Undercover work is not for everyone. Agents who do undercover work are specially trained and typically avoid the media. When you see FBI agents at press conferences you are usually seeing the agents designated by the office for such duties.
Q. Why do they only wear black and grey suits?
Actually I own suits in blue and brown as well. I even have a green suit with a black stripe I break out when I am feeling crazy.
Q. 1) Do FBI agents and us attorney’s ever get involved like in your book, 2)how long do you need to be an agent before you go undercover, 3)do you need a undergraduate degree to get into the academy, 4)is it hard to married or have a girlfriend and be in the FBI agent
These are excellent questions and encompass too much for this venue. None of these answers will really do your questions justice.
1. Agents and US Attorneys work closely together and sometimes when two single people work closely together romance forms. I do not know of any FBI/ASUA couples, though I do know a Assistant US Attorney engaged to a DEA agent.
2. There are so many forms of undercover work and the requirements for each vary so much there simply is no standard answer for this.
3. A four-year degree from an accredited school is one of the basic requirements for the Special Agent position. There are many more and they can be found here: https://www.fbijobs.gov/111.asp
4. I could spend days discussing your fourth question. It is more difficult. I dated a woman I really liked who broke up with me. Months later we spoke and she told me it was because every day she didn’t hear from me she worried I was hurt or dead. I constantly remind friends not to walk up and say hello to me if they see me out because I could be working. Also my spouse needs to have my undercover legend memorized in case we are out and someone who knows me by another identity walks up and starts a conversation. So there are some things that make it more difficult. The hardest part is the schedule which can vary with no notice and living with a person who has a ‘go bag’ packed and might end the day in another country with no notice.
Q. Relationships? Are they even possible?
Despite some complications mentioned above relationships are very possible in this profession and the vast majority of agents are married.
Q. One how do they live with them self’s knowing that most days they have to lie to people? with that said can they just turn the lie on and off like an actor acting in a scene? How much do they have to cover up their job from friends and family? Since their lives could be on the line do they trust people easy even people they work with? What makes their job worth it to them?
I’m not sure what you are referring to here. If you mean undercover work, yes it is extremely stressful. Most of the work we do is in offices in front of computers. Typically undercover work is a set duration of time so you know you only have to get through for so long. In this job you are literally saving lives. I have picked up children and carried them in my arms out of the filthy basement where they have lived their entire lives being constantly abused. Depending what violations you work finding value in what you do can be easy.
Q. Do most FBI agents apply through the FBI website or are they recruited? (If the latter, usually from where?)
Everyone applies through the website. The only type of recruiting is when we meet someone we think would be a good agent we would encourage them to apply.
Q. Do they ever arrest anyone saying “you have the right to remain sexy”?
Um… No.
Q. What background do they have to have before becoming FBI Agent?
This is another complicated answer. The FBI philosophy is that we can teach the law enforcement but we can’t teach the thousands of skills we need to investigate the more than 1300 violations we work. So backgrounds are varied. The average age of a new agent is 31 and we consider this a second career job. We look for people who are successful in their current career and have received promotions and increased responsibility.
Q. I guess it would be inappropriate for you to just hand over my phone number, right?
We are the FBI. We already have your phone number.
Q. Which is the proportion analysts/ field agents? How many hours spent an agent actively working and how many behind a desk?
This is another complicated question. There are multiple types of analysts including Intelligence Analysts and Operations Specialists. Typically a squad of 8-10 agents might have one of each type. Then the office might have a squad, or more if the office is large enough, made up entirely of analysts for bigger projects. My personal opinion is that about 20% of our time involves active investigation and 80% involves the desk.
Q. Hey, I’m a girl so just going to ask you to ask them, Boxers or Briefs! Just putting it out there, y’all know you wanna know!
Unfortunately my conversation with Julie was too short for everything she wanted to cover and the topic of underwear never came up.
[Julie, snapping fingers: I knew I forgot to ask something!]
Q. What previous experience is required & can they become FBI straight away or do they need to do other law enforcement stuff first? What’s the youngest an FBI Agent can be?
The minimum agent to become a Special Agent is 23, though I have never heard of a 23 year-old agent. The youngest I have known was 25 and was hired for his computer science degree. We hire people with all types of experience but the typical successful candidate is around 31 with an advanced degree. For analyst positions the criteria are totally different. Here is a link if you would like more information: https://www.fbijobs.gov/index.asp
Q. Yeah, are you single? Lol
Sorry, but I am no longer single.
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There you have it, folks. Thank you so much to Mr. Special Agent for taking the time to answer these questions! Don’t be surprised if you all see a lot of this info making it’s way into one of my books.
And now for the giveaway part: all you have to do to enter is leave a comment below. It’s that easy. (Note: those of you reading this on my Goodreads page should click here to leave a comment.) One grand prize winner will receive a copy of A Lot Like Love and a $25 gift card to Amazon/Barnes & Noble. Four additional winners will receive a copy of A Lot Like Love. Winners will be chosen at random, and will have the option of choosing either a signed paperback or a Kindle/Nook/Kobo ebook. Giveaway is open internationally and will run until this Sunday, February 17, at 9pm CST.
For more information about the FBI/US Attorney series, be sure to check out my series page, which has lots o’ fun stuff for readers both familiar and unfamiliar with the books–including a series overview, the inspiration behind the series, and some tongue-in-cheek profiles of the heroes.
And don’t forget about more fun stuff! There are additional chances to win my books at these other giveaways currently going on: be sure to check out this giveaway with Carly Phillips for $100 Amazon/Barnes & Noble gift card and 3 copies of each of our books; as well as this Goodreads giveaway for 25 copies of A Lot Like Love, and this new Goodreads giveaway for 25 copies of my upcoming release, Love Irresistibly.
Also, I’m doing a live video chat with author Samantha Young (On Dublin Street) on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, at 3pm EST. People are welcome to ask questions during the chat. The link to connect to the video chat via Spreecast is: http://www.spreecast.com/events/valentines-day-is-for-romance.
Good luck to all who enter, and remember to check back over the next several weeks for more giveaways!
Category: A Lot Like Love, FBI/US Attorney series, fun stuff, giveaway, Love Irresistibly
February 12th, 2013 at 10:20 am
What great questions and how awesome of Mr. FBI agent to answer all those q’s! I hope “we are the FBI, we already have your number” makes it into one of your books!
I cannot wait until your new book comes out!! Your books are always a must buy!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:31 am
Great interview! I can’t wait for the book!!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:34 am
Thank you Julie and Mr. Special Agent for posting the Q&A, I really enjoyed reading more about FBI agent work.
I can’t wait for April to come
February 12th, 2013 at 10:35 am
Special Agent Man ROCKS!! Hysterical and Informative!! I am betting on Boxer Briefs!So excited for the new release!! April 2nd Can’t come fast enough!!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:37 am
Hey!!! I was the one who asked about boxers or briefs…
**one upset submissive here**
jk…Loved the Q & A, Julie!!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:37 am
He answered my question so cool. Thanks for posting Julie.
February 12th, 2013 at 10:37 am
Wow, thanks to Mr. FBI Agent for answering these questions! What a fun read. And I agree with Audrey above about “We are the FBI, we already have your number” – that’s got to wind up in a book someday
February 12th, 2013 at 10:39 am
Wonderful interview. His answers were great!! Thanks for doing that.
February 12th, 2013 at 10:39 am
Great questions,cute answers! I’m a huge fan of your books and can’t wait for the next installment. Kinda hoping for a book about Agent Willis (Jack’s partner… I hope I got the name right).
February 12th, 2013 at 10:39 am
Loved this! Not only do you have a special agent contact, but he’s just as witty and charming as the men in your books? Score! Count me in for the giveaway.
February 12th, 2013 at 10:39 am
Awesome, can’t wait
February 12th, 2013 at 10:43 am
Great interview!!!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:44 am
Too funny!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:46 am
that was interestin and hilarious realy liked wen he said “we are the FBI, we already have your number” :p
i didnt know so many things about undercover work !! keep writing such informative books !!
and is this giveaway valid in india!? would love to have one of your books!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:47 am
Awesome I can’t wait!! Love all your books !
February 12th, 2013 at 10:47 am
That was really fun! Thank you Mr. FBI Agent.
February 12th, 2013 at 10:47 am
Thank you Julie and your Special Agent contact! That was very interesting and entertaining. My cousin is a FBI agent, so I already knew about the second career trend, as he left the marines to become an agent. Maybe I should ask him the “boxers or briefs” question… Or, I could ask his wife (also former military and still in the Reserves). She would think it hysterically funny!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:48 am
Loved these questions and answers. I only know one former FBI Agent and I would be afraid to ask him these questions.
Thanks for the fun interview, Julie and Mr. Special Agent!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:49 am
great post
February 12th, 2013 at 10:49 am
Thank you JJ for sharing your interview and the secret FBI agent for being so lovely
February 12th, 2013 at 10:50 am
Would love a copy of your book “A Lot Like Love”
February 12th, 2013 at 10:51 am
Great post! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it…very informative too!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:54 am
What a great interview!! Had me laughing out loud
I loved the question about the suits!!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:56 am
Agents are okay, but there is nothing like a man in uniform.
February 12th, 2013 at 10:58 am
HAHAHA! What a great interview! Guess I’ll be committing some federal crime to get me one!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:59 am
“Um… No.” LOL. I loved this! Great interview!!
February 12th, 2013 at 10:59 am
Love the question about relationships!
February 12th, 2013 at 11:02 am
Can’t wait for the new book!
February 12th, 2013 at 11:05 am
What a fun post. I Love this series and can’t wait for the new release.
February 12th, 2013 at 11:05 am
well, i just can say, that was awesome, julie.
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Hope i could be the interviewer
Cant wait 4 ur next books. Keep writing, juljames, we love ur books.
Greetings from Indonesia
February 12th, 2013 at 11:06 am
Loved the interview! It was very interesting!
February 12th, 2013 at 11:07 am
I loved your interview questions and some of the more personal replies by Mr. Special Agent.
A Lot Like Love is definitely on my reading list now and I have no doubt I will be very impressed.
February 12th, 2013 at 11:13 am
This is the best interview ever! I love these series and I was so excited when I read on your fb page you gonna meet an FBI Special agent. Mr. Special Agent is so funny and a real life hero! Thanks for all the great answers!
February 12th, 2013 at 11:13 am
Great interview. I have only read a few of your books, so looks like I need to catch up. It would be cool to meet and interview someone from the FBI. Thanks for the chance to win.
February 12th, 2013 at 11:26 am
Awesome! Mr. Special Agent has a great sense of humor! Think my hubby would mind if I ordered my very own Special Agent? Is there a website for that?
February 12th, 2013 at 11:29 am
Please don’t enter me in the contest. I just wanted to express my appreciation to Mr. Special Agent who so kindly answered all these questions. It is so interesting to read this stuff.
February 12th, 2013 at 11:33 am
Loved the interview! Would love to win even more!
February 12th, 2013 at 11:35 am
I love reading books with the FBI involved.
February 12th, 2013 at 11:37 am
I loved this! Thank you to Mr. Special Agent and Julie for sharing this with us!
February 12th, 2013 at 11:38 am
What a fun interview! Was really curious about the boxers or briefs question…
February 12th, 2013 at 11:43 am
Love the books! Such a cute and informative Q & A
February 12th, 2013 at 11:48 am
Lot Like Love! That’s the first book I read. I wish I had my own copy. *sighs* Thanks for the giveaway JJ!
February 12th, 2013 at 11:58 am
I enjoyed reading this! It was very interesting AND entertaining.
February 12th, 2013 at 12:02 pm
i loved reading this thank you a lot for this fun interview and for the international giveaway!
February 12th, 2013 at 12:08 pm
What an interesting interview. Can’t wait to read the new book. Thanks for the contest!
February 12th, 2013 at 12:09 pm
I love that he came back to answer all our questions. Thanks for that!
February 12th, 2013 at 12:09 pm
Loved the interview with mr. fbi. I can’t wait to read the upcoming books. I also think it would be funny if the line ‘we already have your number’ was some how incorporated into the book.
February 12th, 2013 at 12:12 pm
yes please!
February 12th, 2013 at 12:16 pm
Great questions and answers. It sounds like a very interesting career.
February 12th, 2013 at 12:25 pm
Loved reading this. Thanks.
February 12th, 2013 at 12:26 pm
This must have been a very fun interview. Can’t wait to read this book!!
February 12th, 2013 at 12:27 pm
I love the FBI series of books
February 12th, 2013 at 12:27 pm
I love all your books Julie. They really show that you do the research for your books. Some of the scenes in your books are so funny and the banter between the characters is great.
February 12th, 2013 at 12:41 pm
I loved the questions and answers from your interview with the FBI special agent!
Also I’m counting down the days until the new book comes out.
February 12th, 2013 at 12:50 pm
I enjoyed the QA from the FBI special agent. Too bad he is no longer available and too bad he didn’t answer if boxers or briefs…..LOL… Love the series Julie, can’t wait for new book.
February 12th, 2013 at 12:53 pm
what a fun interview! mr. special agent seemed really nice i loved this. cant wait for the book. i wonder if he has read your books!
February 12th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Thank you Julie and FBI Special Agent for a small step into the FBI world.
February 12th, 2013 at 1:05 pm
Love your books! And this interview…
February 12th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
I recently discovered these books, and now I’ve worked my way through all of them! I wish I’d discovered Julie James later, so I wouldn’t have to wait for more!
February 12th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
Mr. FBI is awesome…
Also, I hope I win..
February 12th, 2013 at 1:29 pm
Wonderful and fun information. This was a great idea. Thank you. Would love to win this book.
February 12th, 2013 at 1:39 pm
Must admit that some of those questions were hilarious! As were his answers. Very cool he was willing to cooperate and answer them
Can’t wait for this book!
February 12th, 2013 at 1:43 pm
Where can I find my own FBI agent..;)
February 12th, 2013 at 1:49 pm
Enjoyed the interview.
Love your books.
February 12th, 2013 at 2:03 pm
What a fun interview! Thanks for sharing.
February 12th, 2013 at 2:10 pm
What an awesome interview! =) Haha, still want to know about the boxer or briefs, lol.
February 12th, 2013 at 2:11 pm
Great interview! Love hearing about the FBI … and this book should be fantastic!
February 12th, 2013 at 2:12 pm
Living in Oz the only stiff I know about the FBI is from what I see on TV shows, so this Q&A was really interesting. Thanks and I love your books!
February 12th, 2013 at 2:17 pm
That was a really great interview!
February 12th, 2013 at 2:28 pm
What a great interview! He seems like a good sport. Thanks for the drawing!
February 12th, 2013 at 2:31 pm
I really enjoyed reading this interview! How thoughtful of Mr. Special Agent to take the time and answer questions.
February 12th, 2013 at 2:36 pm
He’s seriously awesome! A bit sad he’s no longer single xD
February 12th, 2013 at 2:54 pm
Mr. Special Agent is hilarious. Loved that he took the time to answer all these.
Can’t wait for the new book!
February 12th, 2013 at 2:58 pm
Loved the article!
February 12th, 2013 at 3:00 pm
What a good sport he was! But no comment for the underwear question.
February 12th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
That was a great interview!! I love all of Julie’s books, and I cannot wait for the next one. Thank you
February 12th, 2013 at 3:15 pm
How wonderful of him to answer our questions! Plus, he has a sense of humor! Loved his responses. Thanks for sharing with us. Can’t wait until April!
February 12th, 2013 at 3:22 pm
Great interview … loved Mr. Special Agent responses … was so hoping to know about boxer/briefs
. looking forward for ur book.
February 12th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
Awesome Q&A with the agent. I LOVED his clever responses. I also love your books and can’t wait for more in this series!
February 12th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
Thank you for the giveaway! Most of the questions and answers made me LOL!
February 12th, 2013 at 3:32 pm
Great interview. Waiting patiently for next book.
February 12th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
I love your books!
<3
February 12th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
Can’t wait to hear my son’s reaction when I forward this link to him!
He is a college junior majoring in criminal justice/information technology and there is some very valuable info here he could learn @ the FBI.
February 12th, 2013 at 4:03 pm
Very entertaining interview with Mr. Special Agent. I was part of a background check once for an old family friend entering the FBI (they were probably verifying he didn’t grow up in the Soviet bloc – if that doesn’t show my age – and that he hadn’t formed any attachments to illegal substances), but that agent was NOWHERE NEAR this funny! Can’t wait for your next book!
February 12th, 2013 at 4:09 pm
It must be enouraging to be able to interview all types of people and put them into whatever character you want.
February 12th, 2013 at 4:19 pm
Thanks for the post. It’s always interesting to learn more about what puts the Special in Special Agent.
February 12th, 2013 at 4:32 pm
So fascinating and some interesting answers to questions I never thought about.
February 12th, 2013 at 4:42 pm
Really Enjoy the interview! Thanks Julie and Mr. FBI Special Agent for putting together this great interview and answer readers questions! Looking forward to read Love Irresistibly soon! Loves all your books! Good luck to everyone entering the contest! (:
February 12th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
Mr special agent is truly awesome for answering these questions and it gave a great insight.
Also Thanks for the giveaway.
February 12th, 2013 at 4:45 pm
This guy was absolutely accommodating with these questions barreled at him. What a trooper. Thanks for the interview!
February 12th, 2013 at 4:49 pm
I can’t wait for the book to come out and this was an excellent interview
Loved it
February 12th, 2013 at 5:04 pm
Great interview. I’m looking forward to the release of your next book!
February 12th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
That was awesome for him to follow up and give you answers to all those questions! It’s so interesting
. Thanks for the interview and the contest.
February 12th, 2013 at 5:10 pm
Wow this was a terrific and very enlightening interview and very fun……..I think I want one for my own but alas (always wanted a reason to use that) my husband said no…..something about not keeping FBI agents on leashes? Bummer! (Mr. Special Agent has a great sense of humor!)
February 12th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
Awesome post! Definitely enjoyed reading this
February 12th, 2013 at 5:48 pm
Loved the interview, wish we had a pic of Mr. FBI.
Love all of you books!!! Cant wait for this one to be released!!
February 12th, 2013 at 6:07 pm
O No after reading all those anwser from Special Agent, now I have no hope getting into FBI. Plus I live Downunder! Thank you so much Julia, for the chance of coming up with the question to ask Mr S A.
February 12th, 2013 at 6:18 pm
This interview had me rolling at some points! Loved! So excited for the next book!!!
February 12th, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer the questions. There were some unexpected answers in there to me.
February 12th, 2013 at 7:14 pm
OMG! I can’t believe people asked about the boxers/briefs stuff
) Thank you for the interview.
February 12th, 2013 at 7:24 pm
This could be my new career, undercover FBI agent. Although, it seems like they don’t get a lot of reading time…hmmm.
February 12th, 2013 at 7:37 pm
This was great. I may be biased but I think his response to my question/comment was the best! He definitely has more humor than the Homeland Security guy I was married to.
February 12th, 2013 at 7:43 pm
Mmm.. Mr. FBI Special Agent sounds hot!
February 12th, 2013 at 7:58 pm
Great interview. <3
February 12th, 2013 at 8:09 pm
Wonderful Q&A!
February 12th, 2013 at 8:24 pm
:OOOOOOOOOOOO
I want to read this series! Pleaseee count me in!
February 12th, 2013 at 8:47 pm
I’d bet $50 he wears briefs!
I’m just messin’! Wonder what office he works out of…
Excellent Q&A! Certainly had me laughing!
February 12th, 2013 at 8:50 pm
I love that he’s so funny sometimes! Loved reading the interview
It’s pretty insightful!
February 12th, 2013 at 9:20 pm
Thanks Mr. Special Agent! Less than 2 months til the new book….
February 12th, 2013 at 9:48 pm
How awesome!! I read my husband a bunch of these questions and he laughed
February 12th, 2013 at 9:55 pm
great questions and love the answers
this is so fun !
February 12th, 2013 at 9:57 pm
I was just reading everyones replys and I noticed that I made a typing error in my reply No97. I wrote Julia NOT JULIE; a big mountain of a mistake to NOT re-check spelling before sending a note. P.S note to EVERYONE, DONT DO TYPING STRAIGHT AFTER WAKING UP.
February 12th, 2013 at 10:05 pm
LOL!
This made my day. It’s funny and really give information. Love it!
February 12th, 2013 at 11:17 pm
Awesome interview, Julie!
I really enjoyed the Q&A. Almost laugh out loud reading some of the hilarious questions LOL *too bad I’m at the office and my boss is sitting across me
Thanks Mr. Special Agent! ^^
February 12th, 2013 at 11:26 pm
Thank you so much for the giveaway! Really interesting interview (even though I’m not American).
February 12th, 2013 at 11:44 pm
FBI agents remind me of Agent Booth from Bones! <3. Awesome interview!
February 12th, 2013 at 11:56 pm
great interview!!!! nice read ….. cant wait for april!!!’
February 13th, 2013 at 2:50 am
I want and NEED a copy of ALLL. My copy is dog-eared from so many rereadings that the spine is practically falling apart. BTW, can’t wait to read Cade’s story.
February 13th, 2013 at 5:13 am
Loved the interview!
February 13th, 2013 at 6:16 am
Interesting! FBI agents always look so self contained, stern and unapproachable. I never thought of them as chameleons posing as different people in different scenarios. I thought of them as truth seekers and protectors.
I’d love to read A LOT LIKE LOVE! I will check out your books!
February 13th, 2013 at 7:05 am
i fell in love with him haha,very nice
February 13th, 2013 at 7:55 am
Oh, wow! This is so cool! I love the interview.
February 13th, 2013 at 8:07 am
Haha! i loved the interview. thanks for sharing it
February 13th, 2013 at 8:46 am
Wow, so fun stuff in the interview!
And thanks for the giveaway! (:
February 13th, 2013 at 10:02 am
Great interview! Interesting and fun! Thanks.
February 13th, 2013 at 10:32 am
That was an informative but fun interview. Great stuff!
February 13th, 2013 at 11:14 am
Congrats! Thanks for the chance to win.
February 13th, 2013 at 11:33 am
Great interview!
February 13th, 2013 at 11:57 am
So funny! I enjoyed this interview almost as much as the one you had with your male buddies last year
February 13th, 2013 at 12:51 pm
The interview was great!! Thank you!
And thanks SO much for the giveaway!! You’re a good kid… =)
February 13th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
FUN! FUN! FUN!
February 13th, 2013 at 2:08 pm
I’m a big fan of yours, great writing style and fun characters. Looking forward to winning so I can read your latest
February 13th, 2013 at 2:09 pm
Fantastic interview. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
February 13th, 2013 at 4:55 pm
It’s a great interview, good to know lots of things about.
February 13th, 2013 at 4:55 pm
Very funny interview! He’s just so accurate in his answers and cute at the same time.
I love your books! I can’t wait for the next!
February 13th, 2013 at 7:38 pm
I loved the interview it was a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to reading A Lot Like Love.
February 13th, 2013 at 10:04 pm
Loved the interview and this series! I can’t wait for the next!
February 13th, 2013 at 10:34 pm
Hi…I’ve read all your books and loved them..Hoping to read the new one soon…
February 13th, 2013 at 11:45 pm
Great q & a session, thank you so much. Can’t wait for the latest book to come out.
February 13th, 2013 at 11:53 pm
Thanks for getting us this insight. I’ve had the pleasure of attending an FBI Citizen’s Academy and it was an EDUCATIONAL experience!
February 14th, 2013 at 4:13 am
This was a fun post!
February 14th, 2013 at 6:50 am
What a fun interview! Cannot wait for your new book!!
February 14th, 2013 at 7:10 am
Love it! I wanted to be in the FBI when I was a kid (thanks to The X-Files – LOL). Alas…
February 14th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Aww, too bad he isn’t single anymore!
Thanks for the giveaway! Although I almost never win on these stuffs… Haha.
February 14th, 2013 at 8:51 am
Legend Q&A– Mr. Special Agent is hilarious!
Cannot wait until April & the release of LI! That dissertation writing is going to be put on hold like whoa while I read it
February 14th, 2013 at 10:16 am
Hi Julie!
Thanks so much for having all these wonderful giveaways, especially for someone like me, who is not in US.
Also, its so fun to read the answers that Mr Special Agent gave to the questions posted =)
Thanks!
February 14th, 2013 at 11:37 am
Great Q&A!! Can’t wait to read the next book!!
February 14th, 2013 at 12:33 pm
Thanks for the awesome interview, my favorite answer is that it is often a second career. I’m going to have to consider….:)
February 14th, 2013 at 9:52 pm
Great to get some real background info- Hope you keep writing this series!
February 14th, 2013 at 11:25 pm
Thanks to Mr. Special Agent for answering these questions! What a fun and informative interview!
February 15th, 2013 at 10:31 am
That’s a great interview!Thanks.
I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
February 15th, 2013 at 11:50 am
Amazing interview!! Loved all the questions very infesting read.
February 15th, 2013 at 11:51 am
I meant interesting not infesting
February 15th, 2013 at 11:56 am
awesome interview with that FBI guy real cool…thanks..
February 15th, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Wow great interview and interesting insight view.Thanks so much
February 15th, 2013 at 12:02 pm
Is it bad that I spend a good hour or two checking out the FBI site a little while ago?
Interesting guy!
February 15th, 2013 at 12:05 pm
Great interview.
I am always looking for new books and/or authors.
February 15th, 2013 at 12:06 pm
February 15th, 2013 at 12:08 pm
Thanks for the great interview and for the chance at a fantastic prize!
February 15th, 2013 at 12:08 pm
I enjoyed the inside scoop since I read a lot of crime drama stuff. I’m sure this kind of work takes its toll on personal relationships so I am thankful people are willing to do it (the agents and their spouses).
February 15th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Thank you for this awesome interview & giveaway
February 15th, 2013 at 12:16 pm
Love it! Can’t wait for your new book.
February 15th, 2013 at 12:28 pm
I love this series can’t wait to read the next book
February 15th, 2013 at 12:39 pm
Thanks for the giveaway! I can’t wait the new book!!
February 15th, 2013 at 1:34 pm
Thanks for the giveaways, always look forward to getting the next book.
February 15th, 2013 at 1:44 pm
I don’t know why, but I just have an image that this guy is incredibly sexy and manly. Gaah, what is it about agents?!
February 15th, 2013 at 1:47 pm
I can’t wait for the book to come out! I’m literally counting the days!!! <3
February 15th, 2013 at 1:50 pm
Love the Q & A!!! Love these books!!!
February 15th, 2013 at 1:53 pm
can’t wait to read.
February 15th, 2013 at 2:09 pm
Interesting Q&A. Thanks for posting.
February 15th, 2013 at 2:31 pm
Can’t Wait to read the book!
February 15th, 2013 at 2:36 pm
What a fun and interesting interview.
February 15th, 2013 at 3:56 pm
Best comment…”We’re the FBI. We already have your number!” Love it. Use that in a book Julie! Hilarious!
February 15th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
I loved it! =) Very witty answers. He seems to be the same type of man that you write about. Awesome, Mr Special Agent, thank you.
February 15th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Great interview, now I’m definitely excited for your next book.
February 15th, 2013 at 5:21 pm
Great interview!
February 15th, 2013 at 7:50 pm
Awesome interview!
February 15th, 2013 at 8:26 pm
Favorite answer:
“We are the FBI. We already have your phone number.”
February 15th, 2013 at 8:36 pm
That interview was great! And funny! I love to read about special agents. It’s prob not as exciting as we all imagine but it’s j
February 15th, 2013 at 10:41 pm
that interview surely is awesome.i laugh most of the question because this FBI guy sound a bit serious to me and part of it he thinks it silly but still he answer it in a humour way!…hahaha…but really glad you did this interview because we surely didnt know how they do romance except for novels..
love it love it!
February 16th, 2013 at 10:01 am
This is my favourite book of the series
February 16th, 2013 at 10:49 am
I loved this and this answer, “We are the FBI. We already have your phone number.”. LOL Too funny! This interview was awesome. Thank you both!
February 16th, 2013 at 11:17 am
I enjoyed the Q&A, thank you and I am looking forward to reading your book.
February 16th, 2013 at 12:44 pm
Awesome interview Mr. Special Agent and Julie. The background to becoming an agent is interesting.
Mindy
Birdsooong@comcast.net
February 16th, 2013 at 2:04 pm
I loved that interview!! I’m looking forward to the reading the next book!
February 16th, 2013 at 7:10 pm
thanks for the fun post and congrats on the new release!
February 16th, 2013 at 11:08 pm
This was an awesome post! So fun to dive into the mind of a real FBI agent and understand a little bit more about behind the scenes! Love all of your books!
February 17th, 2013 at 9:30 am
I can’t wait to read the new book!
February 17th, 2013 at 9:36 am
The balance between sexiness, intensity and comedy is unparalleled in the romance category! No wonder this series is so popular! And Mr. Special Agent was a delight!
February 17th, 2013 at 9:40 am
I want this book can’t wait
February 17th, 2013 at 9:43 am
Excellent interview! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Counting down to the next book!
February 17th, 2013 at 9:43 am
Loved the interview and I’m always drawn to the law enforcement type.
February 17th, 2013 at 9:53 am
Julie, you failed us by not asking the boxer or brief question. LOL!! Great interview and great questions by everyone
February 17th, 2013 at 9:55 am
Great interview
Can’t wait for the new book
February 17th, 2013 at 10:08 am
Good to know Mr. Special Agent’s got a sense of humor =)
Great interview!
February 17th, 2013 at 10:10 am
I’ve been loving your books. Looking forward to this new one. Thanks for the opportunity to win one.
February 17th, 2013 at 10:18 am
Very interesting – love your books! thanks!
February 17th, 2013 at 10:42 am
Awesome!!!! Love all of ur books too.
February 17th, 2013 at 11:17 am
Love those strong, serious lawmen with a sense of humor. Love your books! Great interview!
February 17th, 2013 at 11:47 am
Your series books are the most awesome!
February 17th, 2013 at 11:48 am
Wow, great interview . I learned things I didn’t know. Hats off to the people in any law enforcement out there.
February 17th, 2013 at 12:05 pm
Thanks for sharing this fun interview with us! Had me laugh out loud a couple of times (the questions as well as the answers)!
February 17th, 2013 at 12:52 pm
Thanks for posting this interview. I enjoyed reading and can’t wait for the book!
February 17th, 2013 at 1:33 pm
Can’t wait for the new book. Love the Q&A with Mr FBI. I loved this response: “We are the FBI. We already have your phone number.” Thank you Mr FBI for all that you do.
February 17th, 2013 at 2:38 pm
I enjoyed reading the interview! Mr. Special Agent is hilarious. Thanks Julie!
February 17th, 2013 at 2:39 pm
What a great interview you must have had. Always love stories with MR. FBI agents as the heroes. Thank you for sharing.
February 17th, 2013 at 4:52 pm
Just wondering here what federal crime would be the lightest to get myself a fbi agent to make me visit infinity and beyond.
February 17th, 2013 at 5:07 pm
Really good interview lots of good info,,,it’s funny how women like men in a uniform thanks for the contest
February 17th, 2013 at 5:10 pm
Great interview, thank you. Can’t wait to read your latest!
February 17th, 2013 at 6:16 pm
Great interview – thanks for the post!
February 17th, 2013 at 6:19 pm
What an awesome interview! I love that he was so honest in his answers and I loved that Great quote to use in a book!
February 17th, 2013 at 9:14 pm
What a fun interview, love Mr. Special Agent’s responses! Can’t wait for the next book, your books are always on my “must read” list! Thanks for the contest!
February 17th, 2013 at 9:22 pm
Thanks Julie and Mr. Special Agent for the Q & A. Great insight into the workings of being an FBI agent. Looking forward to reading “Love Irresistibly”!
February 17th, 2013 at 9:39 pm
I love that relationships are possible in the FBI profession. SOmetimes you do wonder because it’s such an involved career. Great interview.
February 17th, 2013 at 9:40 pm
How exciting! I loved the interview and your books look great!
February 17th, 2013 at 9:43 pm
Havent read any books about FBI agents. This sounds like something to bring me over.
February 17th, 2013 at 9:43 pm
Love this Q&A and I learned a lot. Cannot wait for the new book!
February 17th, 2013 at 9:43 pm
Really I need to read a good book
this one sounds pretty good 
February 17th, 2013 at 9:46 pm
Love reading! And FBI agents are awesome
February 17th, 2013 at 9:51 pm
Awesome:-) my dh started to become a FBI a get but threw his back out. Kudos to all those who
February 17th, 2013 at 9:53 pm
How fun! Love these types of interviews.
February 17th, 2013 at 9:55 pm
Great interview! I LOVE your books!!
February 17th, 2013 at 9:56 pm
Mmm! Love the books!
February 17th, 2013 at 10:12 pm
Fun stuff!
February 17th, 2013 at 10:17 pm
Great interview. Can’t wait to read Love Irresistibly.
February 17th, 2013 at 10:33 pm
Thanks, Julie. Great interview. I’m looking forward to Love Irresistibly!
February 17th, 2013 at 10:48 pm
Nice interview. Very informative
February 17th, 2013 at 10:52 pm
The questions were great and I think he had a fun time answering them…
February 18th, 2013 at 12:56 am
wow,,awesome interview..
i like your books julie..something about you is my fav books..i love jack pallas ^^
cant wait to read love irresistibly…
February 18th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
Interesting insights. Thanks to Mr. Special Agent.