Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group discussion

Pat wrote: "UniquelyMoi was so correct that you and Pamela Clare are auto-buys and auto-recommends for me - I don't care if its the phone book you're updating.

Your characters are so vivid they take drool to ..."

You're very sweet and very kind and I love that you connect so well with my people :o)

Many authors write novellas, but I don't see you doing that. Is there a reason you choose not to? (I don't think it's necessary, and each character deserve their own story in whole rather than in short stories. Just curious. ^^ )

What was the hardest book for you to write and why?

Also, how do you deal with writer's block if/when you have it?

Jane wrote: "Many authors write novellas, but I don't see you doing that. Is there a reason you choose not to? (I don't think it's necessary, and each character deserve their own story in whole rather than in s..."

Hey Jane :o) I actually have written 2 novellas and 3 short stories. Desert Heat is available in 3-book format as is Leave No Trace (which is a Black Ops novella) The short story - Dying To Score - features Johnny Reed and Crystal and can be found in the Love is Murder Anthology. SEALed With A Kiss features Val and Luke Coulter and is in the SEAL of My Dreams anthology. And I've recently written another short story - Dead Wrong - that will be published soon. so yea! There are some out there.

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "What was the hardest book for you to write and why?

Also, how do you deal with writer's block if/when you have it?"

Every book presents it's special problems and can make it seem like it was THE hardest book to write. Frankly, I can't single out a book that gave me more trouble than the others - Feel The Heat had a very complex story line that was difficult to get all worked out and Killing Time had a plot point issue that I knew was there but could not pinpoint until AFTER I'd turned the book in, it had been edited and we were in the final pass stages. When I finally realized what it was, it was a hug relief to be able to correct it.

As for writer's block - it's just a question of sitting in the chair, fingers on the keyboard and working .... even when the words don't want to come. Some days are diamonds - others coal and really difficult to conjure up some creative energy but you still have to write the book so you just keep plugging away and hope that some kernel of an idea will lead to a scene or a resolution or a plot point that is perfect for the story. It can be very tough at times.

Cindy wrote: "Jane wrote: "Many authors write novellas, but I don't see you doing that. Is there a reason you choose not to? (I don't think it's necessary, and each character deserve their own story in whole rat..."

I stand corrected! Johnny Reed and Crystal is one of my favorite couples, I'll be sure to look into the novella that features them! Thank you, Cindy!

Thanks for the advice on dealing with writer's block. I'm doing nanowrimo
and it's a struggle every time.

I'm LOVING these questions and the answers!

Okay, a question I do have...

Where can I find men like the characters you write about. City, State and Zip. House address, too. Thanks in advance ;)

How do you know when a series is ready to end? Who gets a story and who doesn't?

As a reader it takes me at least two days of on and off reading before I finish a book. I can only imagine how hard it is to finish writing it and then go back and edit from the very beginning. Do you find it challenging or enjoyable to edit the whole book after you have finished the first round?

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Thanks for the advice on dealing with writer's block. I'm doing nanowrimo
and it's a struggle every time."

Such is a writer's life. Let's face it ... if it was easy, everyone could do it. Good luck :o)

UniquelyMoi ... So I Can Shine... wrote: "I'm LOVING these questions and the answers!

Okay, a question I do have...

Where can I find men like the characters you write about. City, State and Zip. House address, too. Thanks in advance ;)"
I actually have a tree out back of our house. When I need a new guy (ahem) I just go out and pluck one off the tree. But don't tell anyone because I don't want a bunch of women skulking around our house in the dark trying to sneak off with my men :o_)

What you're saying is, you don't like to share, right? ;)

Jane wrote: "As a reader it takes me at least two days of on and off reading before I finish a book. I can only imagine how hard it is to finish writing it and then go back and edit from the very beginning. Do ..."
I'm actually one of those writers who cannot leave a scene until I have it written exactly the way I want it. When I write "the end" on the last page, it really is the end. I don't do drafts. My first run through is my final. And that means I edit, rewrite, edit and rewrite some more before I ever leave a scene. I may get bogged down in a chapter for weeks before I have pages that read the way I want them too. That's not to say I might not go back and revisit a chapter if, toward the end of the story, I realize I need to change something to make it what I've just written work. Wish I could do drafts but my process has always been this way.

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: " How do you know when a series is ready to end? Who gets a story and who doesn't?"
That's always a tough call. Generally, when I develop a series, I write synopsis (outlines) for 3 books so I'm on a course to write an additional 2 books to go with the first one. New characters sometimes pop up and allow me to continue the series or I may have all the players in place to write even more. And sometimes, reader response requires that i write a book I hadn't anticipated. Last Man Standing is a case in point. I thought that I had wrapped up Joe Green and Stephanie's story in Feel the Heat but readers wanted them to have their own book. My publisher had wanted the series to end at 6 books but I whined and cajoled :o_) and they agreed to let me write Joe's book. I'm really glad they did.

UniquelyMoi ... So I Can Shine... wrote: "What you're saying is, you don't like to share, right? ;)"
Pretty much, yeah :o)

Sadly, our time is up. We probably have time for one more question.

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Sadly, our time is up. We probably have time for one more question."

Just in case no one else asks a question, I want to thank you again for having me. I had a really great time. You all totally rock!

Thank you, so much, for visiting with us! I'm a goof most of the time, not sure why Danielle puts up with me, but I'm glad she does. I'm also glad she arranged this.

THANK YOU both!

Thank you so much for joining us, Cindy. We consider it a honor to have you spend the evening with us!

I wish we had a like button on these threads too. LIKE!
Thanks for sharing with us, Cindy. I really appreciate knowing how the book is written, the writer's process.

Hi Cindy, coming in late. How did you make the jump from category to single title? I'm a big fan of your books!

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Thank you so much for joining us, Cindy. We consider it a honor to have you spend the evening with us!"
You're very welcome. It was my pleasure

I'm glad you put up with me! I'd probably get voted off the island!

Terri wrote: "Hi Cindy, coming in late. How did you make the jump from category to single title? I'm a big fan of your books!"
Hi Terry. The honest truth is, I had just quit my day job to write full time for Silhouette Desire and low and behold - from that moment on, I had difficulty coming up with a story line that they wanted to buy. It was a bit of a scarey time. So, I decided if I couldn't sell to them any more I'd better figure something else out and I revised some proposals I'd worked up for Desire into bigger books. It was the first 3 books of the Bodyguard series and all three sold to SMP within 1 week of submission. I figured right then that I'd made the right decision :o)

Thank you for chatting and thank you for the many hours spent with your yummy guys.

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "I'm glad you put up with me! I'd probably get voted off the island!"

No worries at all. If you go, I go :o)

Duchess Nicole wrote: "Thank you for chatting and thank you for the many hours spent with your yummy guys."

again, thanks everyone! You're a lot of fun!!

Thank you for joining us here, Cindy!

Thanks to everyone who dropped in two winners for the giveaway will be selected from the participants and their names will be posted sometime by or on Monday. Check back here, but you'll also receive a private message.

Good night everyone!

Kathleen and Jane are winners of the ebook from Cindy. Check your pm for a message from me to get your email address for me to submit to Cindy.

Thanks again to everyone who participated!

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Kathleen and Jane are winners of the ebook from Cindy. Check your pm for a message from me to get your email address for me to submit to Cindy.

Thanks again to everyone who participated!"

WOOT! Awesome! Thanks, Danielle!

Awesome!!! Congratulations, Jane and Kathleen!!!

Thank you!!!

congratulations winners!

Thank you so much... and congrats to Jane too..

Congrats, Winners!!!!

Congrats!