I knew there was a reason for husbands. I mean apart from changing fuses, cleaning drains, getting rid of spiders and entertaining children. Yes, mine has yet again proven his worth when it comes to sorting out my complicated plot dilemma. I was telling him about my great new idea that involved a pretend relationship … Continue reading “Husbands Are Useful or What Would Luke Do?”
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Plots – Are Your Characters Driving or Are You?
Plots are the work of the devil. Yes, I’m sorry, but they are. They join internal conflict in their very own special circle of hell. At least, in my own personal writing hell. Why is this you say? Well, because in Modern Heat land (and no doubt in Modern/Presents land too), the plot needs to … Continue reading “Plots – Are Your Characters Driving or Are You?”
Big Time Sensuality
Thanks for the title, Bjork. And thanks to Romy for a question she asked about taste that got me thinking about the senses. About writing in a sensual way. Sensuality is very different from sexuality, and I think we all get that right? Writing sensually involves using all your senses to describe how a person … Continue reading “Big Time Sensuality”
Conflict Sorted
Back from the joys of Rotorua. Was lovely actually – the highlight being the spa in the motel (sadly heated by gas and not by hot volcanic rocks) and a night time visit to a wildlife park where we saw a kiwi. You’d think, being an NZ’er, I would have seen tonnes and tonnes of … Continue reading “Conflict Sorted”
Going to Roto-Vegas
We’re off for a couple of days down to Rotorua, the home of boiling mud, hot pools and the smell of rotting eggs. The husband has a conference there and after days of trying and failing to get my hero’s conflict sorted, I’m hoping that a break will give me some ideas too. Rotorua is … Continue reading “Going to Roto-Vegas”
Black Moments
Ah, the black moment. The best part of a romance. At least, it’s one of my favourites. I do love writing them. If I haven’t made at least one of my characters cry and/or reach for the medicinal scotch then I feel I haven’t done a very good job. In fact both crying and reaching … Continue reading “Black Moments”
The Hook – Vital Plot Element or Unnecessary Complication?
Okay, you’ll all be pleased to know that I’m done with the crows (until I hear from the eds I guess but NTAI!). My poor climber has been left to languish at a crucial moment so I should probably get back to him and give him his HEA. However, my sticking point is my plot. … Continue reading “The Hook – Vital Plot Element or Unnecessary Complication?”
Hard Slog
Well, coming into the home straight with my re-write of my climber story, but it feels at the moment like wading through treacle. Not quite sure why. I’m really having to force myself to keep going with this one. Initially I was quite excited about it but the last third of the book has been … Continue reading “Hard Slog”
Presents Writing Competition
Great news re the new competition at I Heart Presents. Another fabulous opportunity for people to bypass the usual wait and get their stuff in front of an editor. Seeing as how I was a runner up in the previous comp and given what I’ve learned since, thought I’d post a few bits of advice … Continue reading “Presents Writing Competition”
Submission Doubt
I’ve put up my scarecrow again because I’ve got submission doubt and need something to scare away the crows.These are particularly ornery ones I have to say. It wasn’t so bad the first time around because I was just so pleased to have had a full request. And true, the first lot of revisions were … Continue reading “Submission Doubt”