'Do you like to read romance novels? Wouldn't you like to know more about your favorite authors? Well you came to the right place! Join the writers of Romance Weekly as we go behind the scenes of our books and tell all..... About our writing of course! Every week we'll answer questions and after you've enjoyed the blog on this site we'll direct you to another. So come back often for a thrilling ride! Tell your friends and feel free to ask us questions in the comment box.' When writing your novel, do you know how it’s going to end before you write, or do you write from start to finish?Never. I try to outline, really, I do. It never works out. Somehow, it always ends up going in another direction. I always say that my books are character driven. They do the writing. I am only their instrument. I always sort of have an idea about how I will end things, though, mostly because I usually write in the opposite direction. I write scene by scene and then fill in the gaps. So if the end comes to me first, I write it and work backward. How do the people you know impact your writing? Are you influenced by friends and family for your characters?Definitely. I will take little characteristics, etc, sometimes without realizing it. I'll sit back and say, hmmm, he/she is acting like so and so. It's never intentional, but it's inevitable not to I think. Describe the hero in your current WIP in three words.Dangerous. Devious. Dedicated. ~Vince, Damned Sinner Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to stop over and leave some love for the next author on the hop! IF you like sexy Vamp stories... you gotta check out Nina Mason http://ninamasonromance.blogspot.com
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jami
6/17/2014 03:19:32 pm
My process is such a hot mess! lol. You should see my pile of notebooks!
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6/17/2014 05:16:27 am
I write like you do! My novels are totally character driven. Thanks for the fun questions. I also love your HEA graphic. I'm here.
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jami
6/17/2014 03:20:12 pm
Thanks! Found that on pinterest! My obsession lol
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jami
6/17/2014 03:20:42 pm
I'm glad you're excited about Vince... I'm already having quite a bit of fun writing this!
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6/17/2014 06:50:56 am
Devious is the best characteristic of a hero I've heard yet. Just think of the complications. Love it!
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jami
6/17/2014 03:21:08 pm
I know... devious boys can be so much fun ;)
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6/17/2014 07:36:27 am
I can't outline either. I tried it once and created such a mess that I couldn't figure out what in the hell was going on. The characters started arguing and I couldn't take it. :)
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jami
6/17/2014 03:21:36 pm
lol~ That so sounds like me trying to plot. It's just... asdlkfjasldjlasdjfl;asdj!
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6/17/2014 09:15:28 am
Stephen Amell, right? You left off delicious. (Damned 3 word limits.)
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jami
6/17/2014 03:22:32 pm
Gah... Yes, Stephen... I can't get enough of this man. And yeah... Delicious is such a given. I wonder who the dumb broad is that limited us to three word descriptions! Damn it! lol
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6/17/2014 01:37:18 pm
Oh wow, that is one nice-looking dude! Going to take a cold shower now!
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6/17/2014 10:22:43 pm
Great answers! And those pics were great, that second one had me chuckling so much :D
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J.J. Devine
6/18/2014 01:45:26 am
I love the sound of your writing process!!! Enjoyed your blog!!!
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