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HiDo you usually cut or add pages when revising?
are you a one-story-at-a-time type of author, or do plots fight over your head for attention?
If you could be any book character for a day, who would you choose and why?
Cj wrote: "Hi! What inspires you to write?"Hi CJ!
I have always been sucked in by a good love story, or a good story in general! Often, it's music that puts an idea in my head and visually it starts playing out and I have to write it down. I'm also inspired by films and TV shows, too, but music gives me the emotions :)
Irene wrote: "HiDo you usually cut or add pages when revising?"
Hi Irene :)
I do edit as I go. I can't help it. I've gotten better about leaving things be for a while, but as I am more of a "pantser" than a plotter, more things come into focus as I write. So, I'm content to change and cut/splice things as I go.
MiDouradoP wrote: "are you a one-story-at-a-time type of author, or do plots fight over your head for attention?"Constantly fighting multiple plots at a time. I try to put the bulk of my focus on the next on my release list, but I have to download whatever comes up when I can. For example, I had intended to start a paranormal story when Fox popped up and wouldn't be quiet until I wrote the book. The PNR in question has yet to find its way back to the top of the queue! lol
J. wrote: "If you could be any book character for a day, who would you choose and why?"That's a tough one. The first one that comes to mind is Bella in Twilight (NO SHAME, TWIHARDS!), because there may be a few things I would do differently (LOL), but then I think of Where the Wild Things Are. I mean, I can't be the only one who wanted (wants) to be Max, can I? And finally, Hermione Granger, because DUH. Magic.
Latifa wrote: "Do you have a favorite character?"Of my own? That's like choosing a child. ;) If I were choosing one of my own, I might say Fox, because he's just so much fun to write, and I feel like he could provide constant material if I wanted to.
Of all time/other writers? That's like choosing a child! Hahaha Kidding. I can't pick a favorite book/movie/song let alone choose a favorite character. But here's a few I looooove: Lady Macbeth, Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird), Beckett Taylor (Debra Anastasia's Poughkeepsie Brotherhood), Severus Snape, Violet Hall (Helena Hunting's PUCKED), Chief Bromden (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest)...
What's one book you love that you are always recommending to people as a must read?
Who are some of your favorite authors?
Shannon wrote: "What's one book you love that you are always recommending to people as a must read?"I could have sworn I answered this yesterday, but clearly it didn't post (Sorry!).
Anyway, my answer was the PUCKED series by Helena Hunting. I've been in love with this universe since its inception and it has been one hell of a ride. I love all the couples and characters so much. It's hotlarious and so much fun, with a little angst for good measure along the way. (Angst is delicious, but for these stories, it's just the right amount).
Editing to add: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon is one of my fave books of all time. It's not a romance, more of a fantastical mystery that just blew me away. <3
S.M. wrote: "Shannon wrote: "What's one book you love that you are always recommending to people as a must read?"I could have sworn I answered this yesterday, but clearly it didn't post (Sorry!).
Anyway, my ..."
Yes, love that series!!!
Nicole wrote: "Who are some of your favorite authors?"If you've read my other answers, I'm sure you can guess that Helena Hunting is a fave ;) I'll also read anything by Season Vining, Leisa Rayven, Alessandra Torre, Sierra Simone, CD Reiss, Katherine Stevens (she has a gift for romcom), Tijan, Daisy Prescott... I'm always up for trying out a new romance author, too.
In another genre, I love the Burke series by Andrew Vachss.
Shannon wrote: "Yes, love that series!!!<3 Yay! Who's your favorite guy (if you can pick one, haha)?
I love Alex because he's the original (Super MC) but I truly adore them all. It's so hard to choose LOL. Randy, Lance, DARREN, even the furball Buck is so sweet. Mmmmmm... I'll just take all of them. Maybe this is an unfair question.
Katrina wrote: "What is your favorite movie"I love movies in so many genres, so my favorites rotate ;) Some of my all-time faves are Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Amelie, Spy, Ghostbusters (original), Scream trilogy, The Color Purple, Harry Potter (my fave is Azkaban, but I feel like it's all just one big movie ;))....
Which book of yours is your favourite and why? Thank you <3
Irma wrote: "Which book of yours is your favourite and why? Thank you <3"
Hi Irma! I think it goes without saying that I love all my "children" immensely LOL ;) and if I try to choose one, the reasons I love the others pop up. Fox and Doc run neck and neck, because Fox has the spontaneous charm and humor I myself adore in a man, but Doc is a swooner — sweet and thoughtful. They're both pretty laid back dudes, too... but also dirty sexy. But for the sake of this question, I think I'd say Fox simply because I personally relate most to Sophie.
This answer might be disjointed but I have issues making decisions like these ;)
S.M. wrote: "Irma wrote: "Which book of yours is your favourite and why? Thank you
Hi Irma! I think it goes without saying that I love all my "children" immensely LOL ;) and if I try to choose one, the reaso..."
Lol! But I so love your answer and I get it :) Thank you so much.
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