tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967162631039798249.comments2011-05-14T12:15:11.952-07:00Janice Hanna ThompsonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967162631039798249.post-45780169093602193602011-05-14T12:15:11.952-07:002011-05-14T12:15:11.952-07:00This a great interview, thanks for sharing.This a great interview, thanks for sharing.Toyin O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08429675861306256504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967162631039798249.post-17450264411372587992010-12-15T14:58:13.616-08:002010-12-15T14:58:13.616-08:00That is funny you never thought you would be an au...That is funny you never thought you would be an author!! Thanks for the great interview! <br />martha(at)lclink(dot)comMartha A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02426112535240400393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967162631039798249.post-35284496432714134022010-04-13T13:44:52.552-07:002010-04-13T13:44:52.552-07:00I love that we're all so different. And I agre...I love that we're all so different. And I agree that different genres call for different degrees of plotting. When I wrote cozy mysteries for Barbour, I had to know every detail ahead of time. I tried writing the first one by the seat of my pants and ended up changing everything!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494079983825852847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967162631039798249.post-75078892936682024952010-04-10T21:25:28.704-07:002010-04-10T21:25:28.704-07:00Since I write in multiple genres, I appreoach plot...Since I write in multiple genres, I appreoach plotting in different ways. My mystery/romantic suspense novels are plotted to a high level of nauseating detail. I know every scene tht will happen from begin to the end. The plot changes as I write, because I'll sometimes add scenes I encounter that needs to be added.<br /><br />Contemporary books... not so much. I start out with a character and a premise. But the story develops as I write. After everything feels solid, I stop writing go back to the beginning to rewrite it based on the changes that have occurred as the story grew during the writing process. Then I create a high-level plot from that point to the end.<br /><br />I like both approaches to writing -- for their genres. But the two don't mix, in my mind.Virginia Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00590793841929997484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967162631039798249.post-50626186733161257772010-04-10T09:55:18.292-07:002010-04-10T09:55:18.292-07:00I like to have a basic idea where the plot line is...I like to have a basic idea where the plot line is going before I start writing. However, I find that I do like to give myself leeway throughout the writing process. When I do that the story takes on a whole new depth and I am amazed by the surprises! I call it "flying by the seat of my pants but with control".<br />More than that though is living out my life verse even when I write: "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9<br />Blessings,<br />Lynn<br />www.shootthewounded.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967162631039798249.post-2108780308767573002010-04-07T16:21:14.709-07:002010-04-07T16:21:14.709-07:00Chakasa, I hope you do, too! If you like comedy, I...Chakasa, I hope you do, too! If you like comedy, I mean!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494079983825852847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967162631039798249.post-70474152533232974592010-04-07T12:35:07.790-07:002010-04-07T12:35:07.790-07:00I'm sorry. I haven't read one of your book...I'm sorry. I haven't read one of your books yet, but I would love the chance to do so!!!!!!!!! Sorry I can't name a favorite scene yet for you.Charlotte Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03581884544486279990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967162631039798249.post-22586032692834119842010-04-06T12:45:13.643-07:002010-04-06T12:45:13.643-07:00LOVE the scene at the wedding rehearsal. That bird...LOVE the scene at the wedding rehearsal. That bird is a hoot! I could even picture him naked and squaking....<br />Sandy NadeauSandy Nadeaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967162631039798249.post-31614793439211122412010-04-06T10:33:35.850-07:002010-04-06T10:33:35.850-07:00Congratulations on writing a fun, lovely series.
A...Congratulations on writing a fun, lovely series.<br />Angie BreidenbachAngBreidenbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193337694193623903noreply@blogger.com