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Feb 11, 2014 09:56AM
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What time is it over there. Its eight in the evening here. How much plotting do you do when you start a book. I saw an interview of Kristen Ashley last night and she said she writes a book once and then read it over and make small changes and that's it. I almost went and stole a gun to shoot myself with.
Mary wrote: "Looking forward to talking to everybody!"I am repeating this just in case I had to reply. I think I may have started a new topic by mistake.
What time is it over there. Its eight in the evening here. How much plotting do you do when you start a book. I saw an interview of Kristen Ashley last night and she said she writes a book once and then read it over and make small changes and that's it. I almost went and stole a gun to shoot myself with.
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Hi Mary! Thanks for the update on links. Sadley I don't tweet, but entered the facebook entries.
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I am repeating this just in case I had to reply. I think I may have started a new topic by mistake.
What time is it over there. Its eight in..."
***LOL! Marie, time is becoming very relative as I'm on West Coast time so right now it 10:07 am. As for plotting - I map out the major twist or turning points in the story and about where they need to happen and, if lucky, I get together with my great plotting partner Dianna Love and we throw out scene ideas that move the story toward or away from the twist points. We do this about twice a year and plot 7-8 stories in 3 days. Then months later I look at the ideas, see if they are still viable based on what has happened in the earlier books in the series and sit down to write.
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Oh, I could use those kinds of extra points! Lol!
hi mary, I finally figured out what time it is. lol hugs
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eating chocolate - does 3 musketeers count and coke lol
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Mary wrote: "Alyssa ~ you're a sweetheart for showing up and I hope it's not your dinner time!"I already ate all my allowance points for the day at lunch time - still full! Besides it is only 3:55 here right now. I had a great Mexican dinner with my mom. It is Taco Tuesday! But I got a Cheese Enchilada with beans and rice...cheese crisp...chips and salsa... only thing missing was the lemonade but that was way to many points!
And I have been waiting for your time :) I love talking to you I can't wait to see what goes down!
p.s. I had one peanut butter cup for desert :D (it was buy a pack get one free, so I shared my two cups with my mom, she had one and I did. The free one I am saving for tomorrow's cheat day!)
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I already ate all my allowance points for the day at lunch time - still full! Besides it is only 3:5..."
Okay, I may not be here long since my wonderful hubby is cooking and Alyssa has my mouth watering.
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Here is my fantastic list of questions for you Mary:1. You have done your settings books, but have you thought of doing other kinds of books for self-help writers? Like character? Plot? etc. If so what kind and could we be expecting them soon?
2. Who is your favorite author(s) hands down? Like when their new book comes out you HAVE to have it.
3. Who/Where does/do your covers come from in the Alex series? They are all so eye catching and make you question what is coming up in the book.
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*** Peanut butter cups? You can share here? Is it embarrassing to lick the computer screen window?
Dianna wrote: Alyssa wrote: "Mary wrote: "Alyssa ~ you're a sweetheart for showing up and I hope it's not your dinner time!"I already ate all my allowance points for the day at lunch time - still full! Besides it is only 3:5..."
Okay, I may not be here long since my wonderful hubby is cooking and Alyssa has my mouth watering. "
What's cooking?
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Mary wrote: "Alyssa wrote: I already ate all my allowance points for the day at lunch time - still full! Besides it is only 3:5..."*** Peanut butter cups? You can share here? Is it embarrassing to lick the co..."
I will gladly share, let me email some to you :P
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Oh you are all making me hungry again...and I am the one that started it!
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Okay, I get to be the reader … Hurry the heck up!!! LOLOL! Just had to do that, but no kidding - can't wait!
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1. You have done your settings books, but have you thought of doing other kinds of books for self-help writers? Like character? Plot? etc. If s..."
*** Great questions Alyssa but then I'd expect that from you. Next nonfiction books will focus on WRITING ACTIVE HOOKS and WRITING ACTIVE DIALOGUE. Those two will be out in 2014 probably summer and late fall. I'll tackle Pacing after that.
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See ya later!
Hey Mary!I had to come, since I knew you'd be here! I've learned so much, and know I'll learn more!!
Regards,
Mary Stibal
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Oh, yes, Mary has been the recipient of Karl's cooking. He makes us anything and I mix the martinis. I think that's a perfect balance even if he doesn't drink martinis.
Dianna wrote: Oh, yes, Mary has been the recipient of Karl's cooking. He makes us anything and I mix the martinis. I think that's a perfect balance even if he doesn't drink martinis. Oh I have never had a martini! Can you email me one? lol
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*** Wowser - this is a hard one. I read about 5-6 books a week and am always open to new authors. On the must have list I've got to say the books from my fellow KEEPER AUTHORS rate right up there. Need a burst of suspense I grab a Dianna Love or Adrienne Giordano book. Need a smile and some sweet sass with the lovin' a Tonya Kappes or Nancy Naigle and I'm a sucker for historicals so I always have a Tracey Devlyn tucked away as a treat!
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*** Sorry Alyssa ~ I don't share the martinis - they are that GOOD! And yes, Dianna corrupted me
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I had to come, since I knew you'd be here! I've learned so much, and know I'll learn more!!
Regards,
Mary Stibal"
***Oh Mary - so fun to see you here. Any questions through them out and I'll grab them as soon as I hit the refresh button :-)
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Oh I have ne..."
Here's an easy one that has been around a long time - Mix half water and half honey (heat it so that it will blend and make a half cup of each so you'll have extra) - then when it cools mix 2 oz of this honey water, 1 1/2 ounce of gin, squeeze one half lemon in it and shake with ice then pour in a chilled glass. Easy peasy.
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Mary wrote: *** Sorry Alyssa ~ I don't share the martinis - they are that GOOD! And yes, Dianna corrupted me HEY! If I share my peanut butter cups you HAVE to share the martini! lol
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Who/Where does/do your covers come from in the Alex series? They are all so eye catching and make you question what is coming up in the book.
*** The amazing Kim Killion of Hot Damn Designs (who is a mind reader in her spare time) creates the covers. It's really a blast to shift gears and think what does this cover need to show? What questions does it raise? Wait till you see the covers for the next three novels in the series - that showcase another protagonist - one of the other team members - to see the differences in covers.
Ugh! All this writing talk is making me want to crack out with my writing again...but I'm so LAZY lol
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How much input do you have on cover designs? Do you give them a verbal idea and let them work their magic?
Ninja Debra Elise checking in! In process of picking up kiddies from school but I didn't want to miss the Fun!!!
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Mary wrote: "Alyssa wrote: I already ate all my allowance points for the day at lunch time - still full! Besides it is only 3:5..."*** Peanut butter cups? You can share here? Is it embarrassing to lick the co..."
I am back I am reading Jeremy robinson right now waiting for your next book to come out Mary.
Peanut butter cups are a vegetable. Necessary to sustain writers. Hey Mary, how are you?
