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April 14, 2023
Professional Liars
I came across a comment on Facebook the other day where a person was making note of how they did not like liars or individuals who make up fake stories (I’m paraphrasing here). Of course, it was the fake stories that toggled my teasing brain. So I had to respond with my brand of humor and said something like that is literally what I do every time I write a new story. Now, of course, I probably dislike liars and grifters as much as the next person and recognize that was what this person was referring to. That got me to thinking about how many other professions, besides fiction authors, tell lies and make up stories as an integral part of their profession.
With our previous Liar in Chief and his supreme gift for telling lies or making up stories, I thought of politicians. Now, certainly, not all of them are liars or grifters, but even if they don’t outright lie, most, if not all, certainly bend the truth and, if they’re any good, weave a good story. Unfortunately, politicians are taking this to a whole new level, and the consequences are dangerous. If we all just recognized this about the profession, we would do our due diligence and check the facts, or like we do with a good book, recognize the need to take things with a grain of salt. A few weeks back, I wrote a blog about the suspension of disbelief and how that was needed to enjoy many of my stories. Unfortunately, millions of people are also able to suspend their disbelief when it comes to their favorite politician…to disastrous consequences.
However, not to pick on politicians, because there are other professions that succeed by being good liars or storytellers. As with politicians, my caveat exists again, that this happens in varying degrees, with some coming close to the line, but not crossing it. Think of that slimy car salesperson, which I extend to many other salespeople. Lawyers certainly have their fair share of professional liars, where sometimes their job is to weave an alternative story to create reasonable doubt. Lately, we’ve learned a large subset of the previous Liar in Chief’s lawyers did a lot more than that and are now paying the price for their professional lies. Car mechanics used to have a reputation for being liars, especially with women. Corporate America is liberally sprinkled with liars. Marketing and advertising professionals certainly come close to the line. Now we learn that reporters for certain news stations are big fat liars. This may be the worst sin of all because we depend on journalists to uncover those lies for us. Even teachers sometimes unwittingly tell lies. Think of those skewed history books that tell the story from one perspective, even if it isn’t entirely true. This is happening more frequently now that they’re banning books everywhere and want to go back to the history books that mostly told the story entirely from the white, privileged male’s perspective.
The big difference I see between authors and all the other professions who tend to have an overabundance of professional liars is that the consumer of the goods (readers) and the developer (author) know these are lies and fake stories. In fact, the better the author is at telling lies, the better the story. When a reader gets so enmeshed in the story they can relate to the main characters and care what happens to them, the lie is complete. That is not always the case with the other professions where their success depends on the consumer not knowing it is a lie. I like writing about politicians and spies because that is a whole new layer of lies…characters telling lies within the fake story. But of course, I had to make my politician in Politics of Love, the second book in the San Diego series that comes out May 1st (ssh it’s on presale right now), a rare breed of honest politician. I’ll let you be the judge of how good a liar I really am. You know the drill…just click the links below.
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April 7, 2023
BDSM Phones
So…every day, I scroll through the newsfeed and sometimes come across some really interesting articles. This past week, I found this news story about a French artist making a statement about technology. With a play on words calling it BondAge, he’s making the point that technology basically owns us. For those interested in reading the story and seeing the art, it was fascinating. Here’s the link: https://www.fastcompany.com/90875465/bdsm-iphone-cases-remind-us-who-is-really-in-control I particularly enjoyed the picture of the handcuffs attached to the tablet with the words, “Meet Your Master.”
Now, of course, I have to take this whole notion a step further and thought about all kinds of play on words. Like perhaps someone could make an iPhone case with a whip attached to it. You know…because of the notion that people whip out their phones whenever they receive a call or want to get someone’s digits. Or how about, an auto message from your phone when you can’t answer… “sorry, I’m tied up right now, I can’t answer your call.” Of course, this might be accompanied by a picture of a phone with ropes wrapped around its case. I’m sure all you clever folk out there can think of more play on words. That got me to research this a bit further. Of course, there are all kinds of phone cases and accessories with BDSM themes. Some particularly beautiful art for those who are interested in encasing your phone and making a bold statement (like 250 different cases to choose from)! Unfortunately, I was unable to find a phone case with an actual whip attached…perhaps a venture business to start? How unique would that be? Since we carry our phones with us all the time, attaching accessories might sell like hotcakes! The business could branch out to phone cases with attached vibrators in various sizes and shapes.
In light of today’s topic, I am offering a special treat…Here is a link to the only erotica/BDSM story I’ve ever tried to write: https://www.wattpad.com/story/338863636-broken-toe-mended-heart
On a dare I wrote this story after someone prodded me to do a follow-up on what I thought was a hated character in The Ultimate Betrayal. Some folks actually wanted Lara Beck to get her own story and felt a smidgeon of sympathy for her. She’s the only true Ice Queen I’ve ever written. This was way out of my comfort zone, but I never back down on a challenge. If you like this story or are just curious about my vast variety of books, you know the drill, click the links below! BTW…Politics of Love the second book in the San Diego Series is coming soon! Look for a worldwide release on May 1st.
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March 31, 2023
Podcasts
I vacillated on what to write about today…going back and forth between podcasts and historical fiction. So in perfect Annette Mori fashion, like my romash novels, I’m combining the two and will do a quick blog on the history of podcasts. Full disclosure, don’t expect the exhaustive research that goes into historical fiction. Because let’s face it, this is a weekly blog, and I simply don’t have the time! My hat goes off to those who write historical novels. It’s hard. I did it once, and that was a combined effort with Ali Spooner, where my part was nothing more than a novella. Still, I spent more time researching that novella than probably all the research on every one of my other full-length novels, and that’s saying a lot since I love to research everything.
Before I give you my condensed version of podcast history, I wanted to note that this is not a very popular form of media in the lesfic/WLW/sapphic world. And I’m not sure why. Those who have tried it that I’m aware of include, Ravenshyre, The Therapy Cafe, Sapphire Publishing, GCLS, Lesbian Historic Motiff, Saxon Bennett & Lacy Gardner, Clare Lydon’s – Lesbians Who Write, and TLR. Only a few of those still exist. Of course, that isn’t going to stop Ali Spooner and me from launching our new monthly podcast called, Triple A (Affinity, Ali and Annette) – On the road to good storytelling. I absolutely adore working with Ali, so it should prove to be a hoot and a half each month. However, there are plenty of lesbian podcasts out there, just not ones specifically dedicated to the lesfic/WLW/Sapphic reading and writing community.
Podcasts started as something called audioblogs as far back as the 80s but didn’t really catch hold until around 2004 when tech like broadband caught up to make them something more than an irritating way to listen to someone talk about various topics. Finding the origin of lesbian-themed podcasts (any kind) was extremely difficult. I wanted to research the earliest lesbian podcast, and it was nearly impossible. I discovered one called www.2Homos.com that went back as far as November 2006. Looks like it was a fun one and something to check out. It might or might not be the earliest one recorded.
So…why did I want to combine these two topics? Well…I’m glad you asked. The maiden journey for our brand, spanking (not that kind of spanking) new podcast, is this Sunday, April 2nd, at 12:00pm PST. We wanted to avoid April 1st, so no one confused it with an April Fool joke. Although our guest is Del Robertson, and her new book, Remember Me, goes live worldwide on April 1st, and that is no joke. We’ll be discussing historical fiction with her, and I’m sure there will be a giveaway or two. Just so you know, I’ve previewed the book, and OMG, it is absolutely amazing. I challenge anyone not to love it. If you want to join us live, here is the link: Triple A Podcast For other exciting news, here’s another reminder that my Romantic Thriller, Undercover Love is now out on audio. Links to everything are below, including my mailing list that periodically will offer free shorts!
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March 24, 2023
Suspension of Disbelief
I’ve always loved the old Mission Impossible series. I used to watch that as a kid, and it must have made an indelible imprint on my brain. The premise of the series was to bring down corrupt politicians and dictators of third-world countries. The show was very much ahead of its time by featuring stories on slavery and apartheid. While I sort of enjoyed the James Bond movies, mostly because of the cool gadgets, as an adult, I was once again influenced by another television series called, Leverage. The premise of that series was to take down the corrupt rich who prayed on the poor. The leader of the group has an ax to grind with the despicable insurance group that ends up denying life-saving treatment for his son, who sadly ends up dying. A sort of Robin Hood group is formed, and a rarity occurs….one of the characters is a badass thief, named Parker. Once described as “20 pounds of crazy in a five-pound bag,” Parker was undoubtedly the inspiration for my character, Val. Of course, it’s also no surprise I’m a Trekkie, especially a fan of the later spin-offs that feature fighting badass women. All these shows greatly influence my romantic intrigue books.
So here’s the thing. All of these stories feature men, with a token woman thrown in for good measure, but never in the really cool fighting capacity until Leverage. Even Leverage, which has the Parker character, casts a man as the martial arts and weapons expert. Sure, the Bond movie enterprise finally casts women in other than the damsel in distress category, and even has badass female villains, but other than the cool gadgets, I didn’t follow those movies because, after Goldfinger, I was thoroughly disgusted. For those who don’t remember the awful misogyny of the Bond enterprise, in this early movie, Bonb pins Pussy Galore (seriously, that was her name) to the floor and kisses her despite obvious verbal and visual cues that she wants him off her. And…the notion that women actually want it, they’re just conditioned to say no, is born. Well, maybe that wasn’t where it started, but it sure grew legs and starting running after that movie. I wanted my love of all things spy, tech, action, and adventure to feature women. I only recently allowed men into The Organization as agents (with the exception of a certain loveable mob boss who is the love interest of the original leader of The Organization-but he isn’t exactly an agent).
Recently, I saw two movies and have solidified my intense need to continue my stories featuring the characters in The Organization, a fictional group of women who are part of a mysterious covert organization. Those movies were Black Panther and The Woman King. The Black Panther had it all for me, a genius woman inventing all kinds of cool gadgets, badass fighting women who protect their leader, and a covert spy-type operation. Although the leader in The Black Panther is a man, he was surrounded by women warriors, like in The Woman King. So what does all this have to do with the suspension of disbelief?
For anyone to enjoy the series and movies I’ve noted, you have to suspend disbelief. Not every little thing is explained. That is especially true for the cool tech. A person simply accepts that everything you see on screen is possible. Even as far back as Mission Impossible, the tech and the disguises required an incredible amount of suspension of disbelief. For anyone who loved Bond, Mission Impossible, Leverage, Star Trek, The Black Panther, and Wakanda Forever, you’ll probably enjoy Asset Management and all the books that come after that featuring the women of The Organization. But only if you don’t look too closely under the hood and want an explanation of how the engine works. Suspend your disbelief, and it will be an enjoyable ride. For those who don’t know the sequence of the books, here they are (including the ones not yet out): Asset Management, The Organization, The Thanksgiving Baby Caper, The Book Witch, Compound Interest, Undercover Love (most recent release), Politics of Love (Coming May 1st) Love Bonds (due out August 1) and The Next Generation Trilogy (due out next year because I’m writing this now). I’ll also send to the folks on my mailing list a free short story titled Witches, Vampires and Shifters, Oh My. Here’s the link to my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/cS3amj
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March 17, 2023
There’s a Place For Us…
For whatever reason, I have old songs running through my head lately…like the one from West Side Story. But old musicals aren’t the topic of my blog today. Instead, I wanted to talk about something that I read in a Facebook post. The other day I read a post that greatly saddened me. Apparently, an author told a fellow author their stories were crap packaged in a pretty color (I’m paraphrasing here). Now, I want to say for the record, I didn’t see the exchange, nor do I know the accuracy of what was shared. I was only reacting to what I’d read. Granted, social media is notoriously full of misinformation. But this blog also isn’t about reviews per se, either.
What I thought to myself was, if there was even a grain of truth to this, there’s a place for all of us. Most every fellow author, no matter how large or small they are, has a loyal following. A group of readers that come to the author’s defense at even a hint of negativism. It seems almost grossly exaggerated in our tiny pool of lesfic/WLW/Sapphic literature (whatever label is preferred, and yes, I also know about the debate on those labels, that’s a topic for another blog). We can co-exist in the pool and cheer one another along as we make our laps. I don’t even mind when we cross into another’s lane to keep them from drowning. I’m a reader as much as a writer, so I get that leaving reviews is acceptable (except on Amazon where they have rules against one author leaving a review for another in the same genre).
With the increased competition in our tiny pool, maybe getting our laps in is a lot harder now, and that leads to bad behavior. But let’s remember that everyone deserves to be in that pool because someone out there is cheering them on. None of us will appeal to every reader. That’s just a fact. Try to remember this pool does not exist in an exclusive club. It’s a public pool. All are welcome. As we lift our heads to take a breath, listen for the claps, not the boos because the claps are always there. Write on, fellow writers, and live your passion! I found mine again, so if you want to check out my books to see if they appeal to you, just click one of the links below! Want to keep up with all my new releases and get FREE SHORT STORIES…sign up for my mailing list by clicking this link: http://eepurl.com/cS3amj
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March 10, 2023
Long Distance Kissing
I’m sure almost everyone has heard of phone sex and I suppose Skype or Facetime sex for a means of remaining connected when enduring a long-distance relationship. But a device that enables couples to experience “real” physical intimacy? Surely, I jest. I remember being totally besotted when iPhones came out with a way to send feelings over text with the tap or touch of your fingers. My wife taught me this little trick, and at first, we were sending heartbeats and kisses to each other all the time. If you don’t know about this trick, here’s a simple lesson on it:
Tap the phone with two fingers to get a kissTouch and hold with two fingers to get a heart that beats
So what is this device that allows physical intimacy over the miles? Well…it’s a kissing device invented by a Chinese company. Apparently, the device mimics a kiss, including sound. There are sensors in the device that replicate the pressure, movement, and temperature of a person’s lips. To make it work, users need to download a mobile app and insert the device into their phone’s charging port in order to send a kiss. You can’t make this shit up! Not only can you use this device with your partner, but gah…you can upload your smooches for others to download your kisses. Ick, Ick, Ick. Not surprising that the device has received multiple reactions, some not so good. Here’s just a sampling:
Was it tested for Covid? (I won’t print the next part because it sounds very racist to me)Oh, I have an idea to make this more interesting…(I’m thinking could this be the next level vibrator…something to replace the clit licker?)Where’s the tongue (kind of had that thought myself)One person quickly pointed out that this idea had already been explored on an episode of The Big Bang Theory when Howard introduced a “kissing machine” to Leonard and Raj. Leonard was not so quick to jump onto the bandwagon, but Raj stepped up to try the machine, saying, “I’m impressed. This is very lifelike.” (Now you know if someone on the Big Bang Theory came up with the idea, this machine was bound to get some jokes)
Here’s a link to a pretty funny video about it: https://twitter.com/i/status/1630980202309222400
Kissing scenes are very important in WLW fiction. I often see posts about who writes the best first kiss scene. I don’t know if I’m particularly talented at writing first kiss scenes, but I do try to alter them. I’ve written everything from a quick chaste peck on the lips to teeth-gnashing desperation. Y’all know the drill just click the links below to check out any of my books. While none feature this kissing device, they all have the requisite first kiss scene. Oh, and I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that Undercover Love will be out on audible soon and the next in the series, The Politics of Love will be released in May! Want to keep up with all my new releases and get FREE SHORT STORIES…sign up for my mailing list by clicking this link: http://eepurl.com/cS3amj
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March 3, 2023
Country Music Fan
For years I’ve said I am not a country music fan, but lately, I’ve had to reframe my view of country music. I’ve been a rabid fan of Brandi Carlile who won her first Grammy in Americana which I believed was just another name for countryish music. It’s not. Although, there are definitely a few of her songs that cannot be described as anything but country. However, there is a difference between Americana and Country. Americana has more external influences from folk music, rock, country, blues, and R&B. Whew, so I can stick to my original stance that I don’t care for country music. Wait…not so fast. When I sing and dance to Friends in Low Places, or admit to liking Little Big Town, especially the adorable Karen Fairchild, who I saw at the last Lillith Fair at the Gorge. The group was hard not to like. I also discovered I enjoyed the Dixie Chicks, now called The Chicks, especially after they publicly criticized George W and refused to back down after. The final nail in the coffin was when I went to the Girls Just Wanna weekend in Cancun and featured singers were Wynona Judd along with Maren Morris, Brandy Clark, Natalie Hemby, and Brittney Spencer of the Highwomen. I admit to enjoying all of those women and even got a picture with Wynona. She was so gracious and a sheer delight, especially with her reaction to all the women tossing bras on stage for her! I have proof (of both the bras-not mine and a picture of me and Wynona).
My wife not only has Brandi on her Deezer account but also the Highwomen and plays them all the time while we’re driving. So, when Brandi announced she was playing three nights at the Gorge, the first night solo, the second night with Joni Mitchell, and the third night with the Highwomen, we attempted to get tickets to all three shows. We weren’t able to get tickets with Joni, which I secretly don’t care much about, but I was surprised to realize that I really wanted to see the Highwomen. Again, I need to re-evaluate my views on country music.
The final nail in the coffin was when I got a sneak peek at Ali Spooner’s recent release, Out and Loud. Not only was I rooting for this contemporary country music band, but I could almost hear the music in my head, and some of the cover songs, I actually recognized as songs that also weren’t hard no’s for me. The book is an absolute delight. I’ve been following the series and this is by far my favorite. The bit of action, in the end, had me flipping pages so fast to find out what would happen, that I had to go back through because I was supposed to be highlighting typos for my pal. I sure hope y’all will give her book a try. Don’t forget about the book launch tomorrow, here is the link for that Zoom meeting March 5th at 3:00p EST, 12:00p PST: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83219968679?pwd=eVBSZHBOSTJnM3ltVzAvRUNiYk93Zz09 I know you won’t be disappointed. You know the drill…just click one of the links below! Look for the audio version soon!
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February 24, 2023
Clitoral vs Vaginal or G-Spot Orgasms
I was on my exercise bike this morning when I glanced at my watch and realized…oh, shit, it’s Friday. For some reason, I thought I had another day to write my Friday blog. I guess that’s retirement for you…the days seem to blend together. Anyway, you probably don’t care even a tiny bit about why I’m late today with the topic of the blog in big bold letters. Now, I’ve already written about the eleven different types of orgasms before, and here’s the link to that blog: https://wordpress.com/post/annettemoriauthor.com/8478. So I won’t be going over previously covered territory (and no, I did not have an exercise orgasm this morning). So let’s get into the topic at hand.
The whole reason this even filtered through my demented little brain was as a result of my full medical workup last year that included a pap smear. Pap smears are particularly traumatic to me because I am very small…down there or is it in there? The doctor has to use the smallest speculum and even then, I tighten quicker than a rainbow print shirt selling out at Pride. Apparently, according to my doctor, this condition is called vaginismus. After my pap, she was quick to explain that she could make a referral to learn exercises to correct this condition so that sex with penetration wouldn’t be painful. Without missing a beat, I said, “You do know I’m a lesbian and there are a lot of different ways to orgasm. I’m good, but thanks.” Well, this got me thinking about how often sex is described in WLW books, and even with my sex scenes, it often includes either a combination of vaginal and clitoral stimulation, or just clitoral stimulation. Then, of course, I started thinking about the differences between those two very different orgasms. Is there a preference in the WLW community? Can women tell the difference between the two? Inquiring minds….So here are the results of my quick Google search on the topic.
According to research done in the late 70s, women reported that a clitoral orgasm is localized, intense, and physically satisfying, whereas a vaginal orgasm is stronger and longer lasting “deeper, a whole body sensation with throbbing feelings, and more psychologically satisfying.” The same study did not identify a clear winner between the two. Although it seems women who masturbated preferred clitoral orgasms, while women who didn’t regularly masturbate achieved orgasm less frequently overall and didn’t combine their sex with clitoral stimulation.In 2010 a study was done with Twins on G-Spot orgasms and only a little over half reported a discernable presence of a G-spot with the presence rapidly decreasing with age. Darnit, just another shitty thing to happen to us mature women.There were competing studies by men because, of course, they would be interested, with one weighing in and stating clitoral orgasms were better while the other guy stated vaginal orgasms prevail. Like we can’t make up our own minds as women, men have to do research on this to help us decide (yes, that is sarcasm).I found one (not very scientific) survey of lesbian sex preferences, that asked 130 WLW to rank sexual activities, and here were their preferences (link to the article- https://micheleomara.com/lesbian-scissoring-tribadism-or-oral-sex-what-do-gay-women-like/): The top most satisfying lesbian sexual activities (as defined by leading to orgasm or providing maximum pleasure): clitoral stimulation by hand – 67%, receiving oral sex – 64%, clitoral stimulation by vibrator – 55%, and penetrative stimulation by partner’s hand – 54%The top four sexual activities most frequently engaged in by lesbians: clitoral stimulation by partner’s hand – 76%, penetrative stimulation by partner’s hand or fingers – 71%, giving oral sex – 68%, receiving oral sex – 60%
My new book, Undercover Love does have one sex scene that includes a combination of oral sex, clitoral stimulation, and penetration of fingers. So I suppose, I wanted to cover all bases! If you want to check it out, you know the drill, click one of the links below.
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February 17, 2023
Voice in My Head
Most authors talk about hearing their characters’ voices in their heads. I’ve always wondered if that includes voice intonation or the unique voice patterns that everyone has? If they do, I wonder, am I deficient, because all I hear is dialogue. And it comes at the most inopportune time. Like in the middle of the frickin night, after I’ve gotten up to pee (which, by the way, is nearly every two hours now).
In the past, I’ve ignored those voices, only to lose whatever brilliance came to me. At least, I thought it brilliant, but then again, I am always half asleep when the voices are loudest. Over the past week since my competition with Ali Spooner on who can write the most words in a day, I haven’t ignored those voices. Instead, I drag my ass out of bed, no matter the time. This has proven quite successful with word count. Never in my life have I written so much in such a short time. My cats are happy because they get to sprawl out on the bed next to my wife, taking up my place in bed. Normally, I have to shove them over after getting up to pee. Meows of protest puncture the quiet of the night, undoubtedly waking my wife, until they settle all around me again, making any movement impossible.
Sometimes in my semi-conscious state, I also figure out how to plug those pesky plot holes and also receive brilliance about a new plot twist. When the stories are as complicated as I sometimes make them, I can almost feel the hand on my ass pushing me out of bed and to my computer before once again I forget the brilliance. The bottom line is that it sure is convenient I’m retired because I am definitely not getting proper sleep. I’ve always had a bit of insomnia, but this is a whole new level of chaos. Thank goodness for naps.
The one good thing about those voices in my head and the fact that I’m no longer ignoring the insistent bastards is that I will probably have the first draft finished in the next few days. This means that the third book in the trilogy could possibly be ready later this year. Speaking of the trilogy, the first book in the series is out now, titled, Undercover Love. You know the drill, click the links below if you want your own copy!
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February 10, 2023
Plot Holes
Plot Holes…ugh! I admit I chase those little f%@kers around more than Bill Murray in Caddyshack with his illusive gophers. So what exactly is a plot hole? Well…according to Wikipedia, it is a “gap or inconsistency in a storyline that goes against the flow of logic established by the story’s plot.” Yup…that sounds about right. In most cases, these plot holes are created unintentionally when the author fails to remember that a new event or dialogue contradicts something already written. Added complications to plugging all those plot holes occur when the author is writing a series because we have to remember what we’ve written before in as few as one previous novel, or in some cases as many as 130+ as in the Guin Saga by Kaoru Kurimoto. I’m not sure what the longest book series in WLW/Sapphic fiction is because, of course, Google didn’t have that factoid.
Here’s a list of the most common plot holes:
Factual errors – This usually includes a chronological inconsistency in the timeline or sometimes a historically incorrect statement about the world.Impossible events – This one I argue over all the time because it means something that defies the laws of science or physics, even in science fiction, although many are quick to say that it only applies within the context of the story’s setting and science fiction sometimes allows for a bit of leniency in this particular instance. I argue this with people all the time because what we know about science or physics today may change completely one-hundred years from now. Case in point-The World is Flat (although some people still believe that…don’t believe me, look up the Flat Earthers. Out-of-character – This one is always left up to the reader’s interpretation, and sometimes different readers see this differently. Although time and attention should be paid to this, sometimes a writer simply can’t please everyone’s perception.Continuity Errors – This is my biggest struggle, especially with my series books. What this refers to are events in the book that contradict something that was already established earlier in the story.Unresolved storylines – Now, those that write sequels will argue this is not a plot hole at all but rather a clever marketing tool to get readers to buy the next story. To a degree, I agree, but I do draw the line when the book leaves you totally hanging versus a small amount of foreshadowing about more to come. This plot hole also includes committing the reappearance of a character that the reader would justifiably expect. This could be some build-up that leaves you totally hanging (ie, a love interest that gets talked and talked about but never shows up). I don’t think this is a plot hole I struggle with too often, but one never knows what the readers think about this!
I am currently working very hard to plug all those pesky plot holes in the book I’m currently working on (not yet titled). My intention is for this third book to be (at least for now) the last book in a trilogy. Although I’m currently blazing along on this book, the plot holes are a nightmare because of the complicated plot and twists and turns, not only with this novel, but the previous two books. The first in the series is Undercover Love which just came out. The second in the series is The Politics of Love which will be released later this year. Of course, I would love everyone to buy Undercover Love, which I am proud to say is getting great reviews thus far. It’s an action-packed book that will hopefully keep you on the edge of your seat. I’ve made it easy by including the links below! And, if you really want more background on some of the characters, I suggest checking out: Asset Management, The Organization, The Thanksgiving Baby Caper, and Compound Interest.
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