Ariel’s Comments (group member since Mar 07, 2011)

Ariel’s comments from the A Chat with Ariel group.

I actually think that bit "sex, love, and the essence of the other" was the key to making the sex work. When Harry was touching Sasha, he wasn't focused on his tentacles. He was focused on what would make Sasha feel good. And by the time Sasha returned the favor, he was so fascinated with Harry's differences that they weren't squicky to him so hopefully they weren't squicky to the readers either.

Amy wrote: "*g* Yes-- very "sex and the alien"-- I liked it!"

*grin* "sex and the alien" I like that! We've talked about it before, of course, but that was our biggest concern with the book. How to maintain Harry's basic alienness without losing our readers in the process.

Nicki and I gambled a little with this one. Did it work for you?

Amy wrote: "I do know that-- Alpha just sort of cut in line in front of Richard Cory... yup... fun when that happens!"

I'm thrilled with the story that came out of it, so if it starts to happen again, I won't try to stop it, but until it does, I'm going to keep my schedule since I made it for a reason.

Amy wrote: "Yeah-- the writing queue! Must honor it!!"

Not always, I will admit. The Inventor's Companion refused to honor anything, but the ice skating story hasn't grabbed hold of me that way yet.

Amy wrote: "Melaniem54msn.com wrote: "definitely hockey. Love the Capitols. That does it for me!"

LOL-- Okay-- hockey really is a brutal sport--I can see the attraction. Now I'm going to wait and see wha..."

I can't promise how soon it will be. I have several projects lined up before it, but it's definitely on my radar now.

Antoinette wrote: "Wrestling"

Wrestling, like WWF wrestling, or wrestling like on the competitive high school and college teams?

Jan wrote: "I like soccer. The World Cup was THE thing to watch at our house."

And there's just something about soccer players. Soccer players and swimmers have some of the best bodies around!

Lauralynn wrote: "Ice Skating. I've always loved Ice Skating, gliding across the rink (after the hockey dudes were done, of course)

I loved my skating lessons (for 6 years!), I also got a chance to ogle the hocke..."

Okay, now that's an idea I could actually play with, especially since I already had the beginnings of an ice skating plot. This definitely adds some depth to it.

Leaundra wrote: "Well since I'm a big football(NFL)fanatic, I would love to read about football:-) Whoot whoot Seahawks(I had to put that in, LOL))"

Why am I not surprised that's your answer? *grin*

Overdrive will be released on April 8. To enter the contest, tell me what sport you'd most like to read about in an m/m romance.

Now that the book has been out a few days, come share your thoughts with me, as you're reading it or after you finish.

Congratulations to Blondie001 who won this contest! Look for another contest for Overdrive, my April release, in a few days. Blondie, send me a PM so I can get you your book!

Mickie wrote: "Awesome I added it to my wish list."

Thanks, Mickie. I'm pretty excited about it!

Ki wrote: "Can't wait for the book to come out! I wonder if my dog would like a mechanical dog playmate?"

*grin* You'll have to see if Lord Stuart is willing to share. Or if Gabriel will make you a new one.

Thanks, everyone! You're all entered!

Lauralynn wrote: "I'm glad that you have the time to write more, that's good for us, your readers!

Do you set a goal for yourself each day? Such as, I will make x word count today. Also, when you start to write a..."

Hi, Lauralynn,

I do have a standard goal of 2500 words per day, although I adjust it if I know I have other things going on that would make that difficult.

As for plotting, I always have an idea where the story will go, but I've discovered that I can't plan more than a scene or two ahead of where I'm writing because my characters tend to have other ideas. They'll go along with a general plot overview, but they want to invent the details themselves.

zee wrote: "Steampunk for me is a visual genre - all those gadgets? count me in! - so it's gonna be interesting to see how you do it. I have no doubt that you can, though... =D"

Thanks, zee. I do have a few gadgets. A mechanical dog, a mechanical fan, a flying chair... and of course my trademark angst.

Jan wrote: "Haven't read any steampunk yet. Hope I will be soon."

I hope you will soon too! It's an interesting genre, new in so many ways, and yet it's been around since Jules Verne. It just had a different name then.

Melaniem54msn.com wrote: "Had to reset my password, but I'm here! Love your books. The cover is a wonder. Please enter me in the contest."

Welcome, Melanie! I agree about the cover, and you're entered!