Monthly Archives: May 2006

Sex Scene Show and Tell

Posted on May 31, 2006 by Michelle Diener

When I had the idea for this blog, I thought it would be fun. Maybe even funny. I would pick a few random lines from various of my romance books, and we could analyze them. Then, as I started to … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: Lori Devoti

Posted on May 30, 2006 by Edie Ramer

Lori Devoti has written a not-to-be-missed blog on sex that I think will be a classic. You can check out her sex scenes in LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED, which is also not to be missed. Lori Devoti on Sex … Continue reading →

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Sex and Shapeshifters

Posted on May 30, 2006 by Liz Kreger

We decided this week to make our subject … what else? About sex. What is a romance without a rousing scene or two of sex? Could be as graphic as anything Ellora’s Cave puts out, or as tame as a … Continue reading →

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The week ahead, my updated website, and the 20 worst agents

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Edie Ramer

We’re thrilled that Lori Devoti is our guest blogger on Tuesday. Her second book, LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED, got a 4 star review from Romantic Times and is on the shelves RIGHT NOW! Lori is a seasoned blogger. She … Continue reading →

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Book Review: PLOT & STRUCTURE by James Scott Bell

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Edie Ramer

Title: PLOT & STRUCTURE (Techniques and exercises for crafting a plot that grips readers from start to finish.) (Write Great Fiction) Author: James Scott Bell Publisher: Writer’s Digest Books ISNB: 158297294 It’s been awhile since I read a good book … Continue reading →

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Guest Poet: Kathleen Calarco

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Edie Ramer

Kathy Calarco is in the Elements group with Michelle and me. When she leads a BIAW, she inspires us with her positive sayings. She’s not published — yet! — but has written three books and is on her fourth. She … Continue reading →

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Writing Smart

Posted on May 25, 2006 by Edie Ramer

Three weeks ago I finished MISS CONCEPTION, the best book I’ve written. I cried when I finished the second revision. And I cried when I finished the third revision. Not because the book was sad, but because it was so … Continue reading →

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What Not to Do Lists

Posted on May 25, 2006 by Michelle Diener

I recently followed a link to a list of questions relating to fantasy books, where if you answered yes to any of them, the listmakers felt you shouldn’t write the book, because your story was automatically too cliché. I admit … Continue reading →

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Guest blogger: Cynthia Eden

Posted on May 23, 2006 by Michelle Diener

We are very happy to have Cynthia Eden as our guest blogger today. Cynthia is a regular commentor on this site, and we are pleased that she has accepted our invitation to cross the fence and post a blog. Cynthia … Continue reading →

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Jigsaw Puzzles

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Liz Kreger

I love jigsaw puzzles. I find it so relaxing to sit down and slowly piece that sucker together. Frustrating? Sometimes, but there is such a sense of accomplishment when you finish it. I usually keep an on-going puzzle on a … Continue reading →

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