Screamy is scared I really love my sheikh but honestly, in the process of rewriting Mr Sheikhypants, he and the wretched heroine decided to go to a place I was NOT comfortable with. And no, it wasn’t Huntly (though they do go into the desert, which is also not comfortable). It skated close to a … Continue reading “When Your Characters Scare the Pants Off You”
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Marriages of Convenience – Hot or Not?
I’ve kind of been slack at blogging lately. And slack at Twitter. About the only social media thing I haven’t been slack at is Pinterest. Sigh. I’ve never been one for collages for my mss but there’s something about Pinterest that’s just so…Hmmmm….. Anyway, my excuse for this slackness is due to finishing Mr Sheikhypants. … Continue reading “Marriages of Convenience – Hot or Not?”
That Ole Emotional Connection Type Thing Again
When I was a baby author, I really liked my characters to fight ALL THE TIME. Why? Because I liked the angst and conflict and the torment and the anguish. It was awesome, plus I got to write hot, angsty love scenes which is always a bonus. Unfortunately there was also a problem with this … Continue reading “That Ole Emotional Connection Type Thing Again”
Essence and Identity
Okay, this is last blog post before Melbourne and the RWAus conference. Really looking forward to it – especially spending actual face-time with some of my awesome online buddies. Plus I get the extra special treat of meeting one of my Sisters! *waves at Robyn just in case she sees this* But before all that, … Continue reading “Essence and Identity”
Character Lightbulbs!
Yeah, I’m finding I’m having lots of lightbulb moments with my chess ms. In fact, I’m beginning to think that my chess story is becoming a bit of a watershed ms. I am learning so much with this one. I knew at the beginning of the year that it was proving to be quite a … Continue reading “Character Lightbulbs!”
It’s Not A Rolls Royce
Just got back from an Easter trip to a place called Pauanui, where all the nobs in Auckland go to spend their holidays by the beach. Strangest place. You might get a vast mansion with a helicopter out the back and a huge boat in the garage and then right next to it will be … Continue reading “It’s Not A Rolls Royce”
My Heroine Hell
So there I was, whipping along with the Chessman, 15k in three days and thinking “I SO rock at this writing thing” etc, etc, when suddenly, at 39k, everything came to a crashing halt. And the problem? My heroine. As you who read this blog know, heroines make me want to tear my hair out. … Continue reading “My Heroine Hell”
Jackie’s Character Defining Epiphany
Never let it be said that I am one to dwell (actually I do dwell but I am trying not to do so today). The R has happened, I am now officially over it. Moving right along. And I am moving right along to a little epiphany I had while having coffee with an awesome … Continue reading “Jackie’s Character Defining Epiphany”
Three Little Problems
Yep, have sent a chapter and synopsis to the ed. No, not the NV entry as yet. This is my soldier story (though I’m thinking of losing the soldier part since it only adds to his character and doesn’t directly relate to the story). I feel paranoid and sick about it naturally. The previous two … Continue reading “Three Little Problems”
I Am Not a Number – Or Collection of Character Traits!
Another slow news day in Jackie land. To NTAI, I’m concentrating on thinking about the iPad which is finally being released in NZ on Friday. And yes, I’m going to get one. I’m such a gadget girl, I can’t help myself. iPad wins over shoes any day in my book. Anyway, on the writing front, … Continue reading “I Am Not a Number – Or Collection of Character Traits!”