February 28th, 2010 — About
It has come to my attention that some readers of Love Romance Passion are unaware of certain features here. In case you also were unawares, I have compiled and shared them below.
Book Reviews:
You have the standard book reviews, but did you know that Love Romance Passion provides a space for guest reviews and advance review copies? You can submit your book reviews directly to me or through the submission form. Authors and publicists promoting review copies can email me at reviewromancenovel@yahoo.com with an inquiry. Learn more about review requests and Love Romance Passion's policies under advertising.
Movie Reviews:
Occasionally, I review movies. I tend to share the newest viewings, which can mean current theatrical releases. Just as I can't read all the romance books out there, I can't watch all the romantic movies. Readers are welcome to share their movie opinions through the submission form outlined earlier.
Interviews:
There are several types of interviews at Love Romance Passion. The first is the author interview, which you see the most of around here. Another form of the author interview is the Kiss and Tell blog series. Any romance or erotica author may submit an article to it by emailing me. Lastly there are the Between the Sheets interviews with professionals related to the romance industry, but aren't necessarily authors. So far Love Romance Passion has featured model and audio book narrator interviews; we would love to have you too!
Guest Bloggers:
Many guest bloggers here at Love Romance Passion are authors. I love having them here and I hope you do as well. I am always looking for guest bloggers, and you don't have to be an author to contribute.
Carnivals:
Carnivals are a newer feature. They come out every Sunday. I have three in rotation right now to which bloggers can submit related articles. They are: love of movies, author love , and romancing the novel. Currently offline as interest seemed to be small.
Reader Highlights:
A brand new feature that does exactly what it says, highlight readers who've made an impression on the blog: on the stage and behind the curtain.
Forum:
Love Romance Passion also has a forum for readers, authors, and bloggers. This tucked away feature deserves some attention! You can register here. Currently offline as interest seemed to be small.
Book Store:
This is an ebay run book store that helps readers find romance books in print and audio format. It's also a great way to contribute a little towards the running of this site.
LRP's Best:
LRP's Best is where I pull from regular circulation, the blog posts I find most interesting and fun to share with new comers and regulars.
On Youtube:
Love Romance Passion’s Youtube channel is under construction. I soon hope to use this feature to share with everyone videos from guest bloggers, authors, readers, and more. If you make a video and want it to appear on LRP's channel upload file to http://www.mediafire.com/ and email me the link.
On Twitter:
I am on twitter. I share links to contests and articles I am reading and enjoying from other blogs. You can find me at reviewromance.
On Facebook:
Love Romance Passion is on Facebook twice. First as a hobby group and second as a Network blog.
Originally posted 2009-06-25 20:45:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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December 7th, 2009 — Author Interviews, Contemporary, Historical Romance, Paranormal, Regency, S-U, Vampire
I can't think of a better way to start the weekend off than with an author interview with romance writer Lynsay Sands. I got the opportunity to pose a series of questions about her writing and tips and advice for new writers. Her responses are a joy to read! Thank you again, Lynsay for interviewing with us, and now on with the interview!
LRP: So first question, what do you enjoy doing besides writing?
Lynsay: Walking and nature. Luckily the two things go together.
LRP: You like to write paranormal romance on top of historical. What do you think is the appeal of vampires?
Lynsay: Actually, I just like to write, period. I don't prefer any genre. I have written medieval, regency, vampires and shape shifters. I've also written contemps and will do so again. I wouldn't mind trying my hand at horror too, although I don't think I write dark enough. My horror would probably be black comedy rather than strict horror.
As for the appeal of vampires, I can't really answer that, that's not what it's about for me. With the Argeneaus it was the family and the situations that appealed to me. The vampire stuff was just handy as a problem of sorts, something that was both a blessing and a little bit of not-so-much-a-blessing at the same time. These are people who just happen to be vampires. They still have the same issues everyone else does.
LRP: How do you decide on character names and book titles?
Lynsay: That is the hardest and most important part for me. The names usually have a lot to do with their character for me and when I say I struggle at the beginning of writing a book, the name is part of what I'm struggling with. I can change the name several times until I find the character and the name that suits them.
As for book titles . . . I suck at those and my editor is always changing them. The Accidental Vampire is one of the few they didn't change.
LRP: What is your advice to would-be authors?
Lynsay: Write what you enjoy and do it for your own pleasure. Do not go into writing for the money, or even thinking you'll make any. Most writers don't make much money. I've been lucky of late and can work at only this, but most writers have to continue to work a day job throughout their career. And this is HARD work. Believe me. At least it is for me. I work long hours. It isn't just the writing you have to do. You come into it thinking it will just be writing your stories, but there is the writing of the book, the corrections, the proofs, the fan letters, the promotional stuff they want you to do, etc. etc.
And then it isn't like accounting or engineering where if you get it right, it's just right across the board. Writing is more subjective and a story is NEVER just right. You can't please everyone and there is ALWAYS going to be someone who hates your story and seems to delight in telling you that. Even those who like them overall, may criticize the pants off you for something. That is life as a writer. You either develop a thick skin quickly, or . . . So make sure you love it if you're going to give it a go.
LRP: How long does it take you to write a novel on average? What work took the shortest amount of time and what book gave you the most trouble?
Lynsay: Usually a month for the first round, I tend to write them straight through. The fastest I've ever written one was two weeks. That was my first book, The Deed. The one that gave me the most trouble was A Quick Bite. It was my first book for a new publisher and I was a bit anxious (read panicking like CRAZY) so I really struggled with it.
LRP: How do you handle writer's block? (Or better still... coffee or tea?)
Lynsay: Tea . . . and sometimes coffee. As for writer's block, moving work to a coffee shop and writing there by hand in a notebook usually loosens things up.
LRP: What is your favorite aspect of writing?
Lynsay: Finishing it. LOL. That's not really true, though sometimes it is a relief to print them up and send them out. There are several aspects of writing that are great. Working from home is one. My commute is a short walk to the sunroom and I can go there in pjs or a toga if I like (grin).
Making my own hours is nice too, although with me, I tend to not know when to stop, I just work around the clock which isn't good. But I guess the stories themselves are my real favorite part. I am experiencing them as I write them. It's kind of like reading them but it takes longer and involves more work (grin). However, I laugh, or smile my way through the stories, and sniffle at the occasional touching scenes too and for me, that's probably the best part. I get to enjoy the stories as I write them, and I write exactly what I enjoy. I'm just lucky others seem to enjoy them too.
LRP: What do you think makes a good bedroom scene?
Lynsay: I'm not sure. I've been told I write them well, but I'm not sure that's true and if so why it is. I have a friend who has a real struggle with the sex scenes. I think she thinks too much. She seems to think people will think it's her sex life she's writing about, so she gets all self-conscious and is very stiff when writing them. I don't get caught up in that. For me the beginning of the book is where I struggle. I can often write the first chapter or two twenty or more times. I've come to realize that what's happening then is I'm getting to know my characters. Once I have a handle on them (how they think, feel, react, etc) the stories usually flow after that and become a film in my head that I'm just typing up as quickly as I can, sex scenes and all. That gives me a certain amount of distance from it all I guess and less self-consciousness than others might suffer.
LRP: What do you hope your readers will gain from your books?
Lynsay: I hope they get an escape from their everyday lives, a chance to relax and hopefully smile if not laugh. I don't aspire to write something that makes them stop and think or changes their views on anything, I just think life is tough and we all need a break from it and I hope my books give readers the opportunity to do that
LRP: Thank you again Lynsay, for taking the time to answer all my questions.
Lynsay is really friendly and welcomes questions. Be sure to visit her website @ http://www.lynsaysands.net/.
Lynsay also writes a blog, which you can visit @ http://lynsaysands.spaces.live.com/.
Don’t miss out on her upcoming vampire novel this fall: The Rogue Hunter (Argeneau Vampires, Book 10)
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What's your favorite book by Lynsay Sands?
Originally posted 2008-11-23 19:17:17. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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November 1st, 2009 — News
So how did everyone do on the candy count yesterday? Let's take a look at the last month of activity at LRP! First I would like to thank all the guest bloggers and reviewers, you all rock! Next, all the commenters and readers of LRP because without you the blog would be dead (and that was a terrible zombie joke in reference to yesterday's post.)
October's 11 Most Commented Posts:
Guest Bloggers:
Author Interviews:
Guest Book Reviews:
Movie Reviews:
Polls:
Don't forget to check out our contests! We still have a live one!
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October 1st, 2009 — News
Happy October everyone! Let’s take a glance at the whirlwind that was last month! LRP saw 8 guest bloggers share 11 articles. I went on a mini blog tour for my birthday stopping off at talking with everyone at Babbling About Books and More, Desert Island Keepers, Smexy Books, and Medieval Bookworm. I also guest blogged with Isabel Roman and Book Thingo. Thank you for having me! I had so much fun!
September also saw many contests and I would like to take a moment to thank Danielle Jackson and Sourcebooks for putting it all together for the readers of my blog. Also, Susan who put together a second guess the author contest. It’s much appreciated!
September's 11 Most Commented Posts:
Guest Bloggers:
Author Interviews:
Guest Book Reviews:
Between the Sheets:
Movie Reviews:
Polls:
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September 1st, 2009 — News
August blew July out of the water! Special recognition must go to Susan S. who wrote 2 reviews and 4 guest posts one of which was a terrific contest (and a challenge!) I got to meet Susan and her sister Isabel on a trip down to Miami which was a blast. After Susan, I want to thank Katiebabs (with Mho Fho & D.D.) and Heather Massey for visiting Love Romance Passion to share their expertise on peaches and sci-fi romance. Then the authors who've taken time out of their busy writing schedules to spend a day with us. Last, but not least, to you guys, my readers, whose comments have made all the difference in the world between an okay time and an awesome time. Thank you!
August's 11 Most Commented Posts:
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Guest Book Reviews:
ARC Reviews:
Between the Sheets:
Movie Reviews:
Polls:
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August 2nd, 2009 — Contests
Woohoo! The winner of Donna Marie Roger's Giveaway, announced in Get into Bed with Donna Marie Rogers (Author Interview), comes from this blog!
Congratulations Isabel G. you won an autographed copy of There's Only You and Meant to Be!
I just sent you an email, but if you miss it, send me one with your mailing address and I will make sure the right parties get it so you can receive your goodies!
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July 1st, 2009 — News
Last month was fabulous! Thank you all for making it so! June was filled with many great features including: guest reviews, guest bloggers, author interviews, and fun articles. We talked about the size of werewolf and vampire fangs, children in romance, and signs of too much romance novel reading. Shared below is the month’s highlights:
June's 11 Most Commented Posts
June’s Guest Bloggers:
June’s Author Interviews:
June’s Guest Book Reviews:
June’s Movie Reviews:
What were your favorite posts in June?
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June 5th, 2009 — Author Interviews, D-F, Merman/Mermaid
Hello and welcome to another get into bed author interview here at Love Romance Passion. Today's pillow talk is with author Judi Fennell. Please join me in welcoming her to the blog.
Last time Judi was with us she discussed her chatty characters and we held a book giveaway for her latest release, In Over Her Head
. The winner was drawn and the lucky commentator is... #4: Kat Sheridan! Congratulations Kat!
Now onto the interview!
For me In Over Her Head is like The Little Mermaid in reverse. Was that the inspiration for the book or was it something else?
That was it. Just a "how can I twist The Little Mermaid
?" I had entered the story in the First Chapters Romance contest on Gather.com in August of 2007, where 250 of us posted our first chapter for the online community's review. The first person to comment on the fact that it was like The Little Mermaid was one reader's 12 year old son. I found that interesting. Then everyone else started chiming in.
I did tell the mom that she might not want her son to read past chapter 2.
If you only had a sentence, how would you sum up In Over Her Head?
He's a merman and she's terrified of the ocean.
Fisher, Reel, Rod, Chumley--how in the Zeus did you decide on these names?!
They all started with Reel's. When I set out to write this story, I was working on a series of fairy tale twists. Cinda Bella, Beauty and The Best, Fairest of Them All... I wanted to write a twist on The Little Mermaid. So, I decided to make him the Mer. Erica's name was easy because the prince in The Little Mermaid is named Eric, but how do you spin Ariel? I came up with Riel, but figured everyone would pronounce it Ree- el. And then I realized what a pun it'd be to name him Reel.
Chumley, aka Chum, opened his mouth and his name popped out. Same thing with Rod - when Erica was smart-mouthing off to Reel she just asked, "You got a friend Rod around here anywhere?" to which Reel shot back, "He's my brother. He lives in the South Atlantic ." Until that point, I had no idea Reel had a brother, let alone he was a twin or that the twin's name was Rod.
In order for their punny names to be believable, I had to name Fisher Fisher. Their mom, Kai's name means "sea" in Hawaiian. Then, of course, there were the sisters' names and those are explained in the story.
In your book, In Over Her Head, you've created a whole world under the sea. Everything from restructuring common phrases to talking fish to mythology is present. What was the hardest part of world building for you? The most fun?
Hardest part was where to put things in the North Atlantic like Reel's lair and their traveling to Bermuda to make it believable. There is NOTHING in the North Atlantic except a few small rises in the ocean floor off the coast of NY . Thank goodness for Google Earth. I lived on that site for a long time.
Most fun? Atlantis. I took a look at a few pictures of the caves beneath Bermuda online then let my imagination swim free.
Can you tell us more about Mers? What research did you do and what parts did you make to suit your needs?
I took basic mythology and tweaked it to fit my own needs. I've always enjoyed mythology and like mermaids, so there wasn't a lot I had to research. A great thing about writing paranormal is that you can make your world be anything you want it to be. We have vampires now who aren't dead, who can be awake in the day, who don't have to bite people... why not make my Mers do whatever I need them to.
I will say that the question I get most often surprised me. Most people ask, "how do mers have sex?" Honestly, I'm amazed at the question. I don't write beastiality stories, so it's really not hard to figure out. I usually say, "Think of the mythology." If you watch The Little Mermaid, you should have some idea of what I did with the story (but no way am I spoiling it here.)
To suit my needs: I had to give my Mers the ability to breathe both water and air, and make it easy for Erica to, as well. I didn't want to write the story about the mechanics of being able to live under the sea, so I worked it to where all he had to do was kiss the ability into her. I think I've covered all the reasons and wherefores in the story so readers shouldn't have any trouble suspending disbelief.
What's the difference between a talking animal and one that is normal or doesn't talk?
Oh, they all talk. They just don't talk around us. Humans are kind of the bullies in high school to animals. They put up with us, but they don't want to be our best friends. It just so happens we're the top of the food chain, so unless they want to be lunch, they better toe (or flipper) the line.
But they're organized. Make no mistake about that.
Had you the option, would you choose to live under the sea or on land? Why?
Give me land. Why? Because I saw Jaws
at an impressionable age and it left a huge gaping gash in my self-confidence in the ocean.
It's a totally irrational fear. I know that. I used to LOVE the ocean. I would swim back and forth for hours beyond where the waves break. I'd read a book on a raft, getting off only to swim back up the beach after the current had carried me down. Then I saw "the movie."
I know there are no great white sharks hanging off the coast of NJ just waiting for me to get in the water. I know that. But I make sure there are people out farther than me and on either side whenever I go in. I have a "shark meter" in my head. My tension level starts out at my ankles and the longer I'm in the water (or the better the conditions are, say, warmer water, recent sightings), the higher it goes. When it reaches my neck, I'm out of there. Sometimes it gets to that point in 10 minutes, other times it's 45. Never longer.
How does Reel match into your idea of the perfect hero?
One of the reasons I married my husband was because he's the nicest person I've ever met and he can always make me laugh.
Reel is, at heart, a nice person. And he certainly can make me laugh. 'Nuff said.
And, no, my husband doesn't have a tail.
How is Erica the perfect heroine for Reel and why should readers root for her?
What I love about Erica is that she's in a situation that terrifies her and she doesn't give up. It'd be easy to take her lumps (or shark bite, as it were) and give up. She's figuring she's going to die one way or the other, but she doesn't. She struggles til the end.
Then when she wakes up under the sea, she is determined to survive it.
And then when she confronts her original nemesis towards the end, she's a changed person. He can't get away with what he could in the beginning because in fighting for herself, she's become stronger.
I like when people don't give up. I mean, it's your life - what else are you going to do?
A lot of this attitude stems from the time I lived in Spain . I was in college and four of us were going to drive through the south of Spain for Spring Break. I picked up the rental car then went to get everyone else. That's when I found out that no one else knew how to A) drive a stick shift, B) pack for a week at the beach in a 2 door hatchback, and C) read a map. I drove 1300 miles in 8 days, found all the hotels, navigated through all those medieval towns without an accident and got us back alive. Don't tell me there's something I can't do. I guess in infusing Erica with my irrational fear, I also gave her my stubbornness--though I prefer to call it my Can-Do attitude.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
I have loved every minute of writing this book. The characters were some of the chattiest I've ever worked with, and they just made it so much fun. I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it.
Thanks so much, Keira, for having me!
You can visit Judi at her homepage and blog for more fun and hunky Mer sightings.
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June 1st, 2009 — News
This past month has been a blast! May was filled with reviews, guest bloggers, author interviews, and many fun articles covering a wide range of topics from TBR piles to romance heroes. I celebrated my blog's 1st year on the 26th with mantitty and twitter. Thank you everyone who commented and played because you made the day very special! Shared below is the month's highlights:
May's 11 Most Commented Posts:
May's Guest Bloggers:
May's Author Interviews:
May's Misc.:
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May 4th, 2009 — Author Interviews, Historical Romance, J-L
Boy, do I have a treat for LRP readers! I recently was able to interview Sabrina Jeffries after the RWA Conference. Amidst her busy schedule she was more than kind enough to sit down and respond in depth on the topics broached. Get a cup of tea or coffee sit back and kick up your heels as you read this author interview.
LRP: How did you find yourself writing romance? How did you become an author?
Sabrina: From age 9 on, believe it or not, I read romances, but I only wrote poetry and short stories until grad school. In college I decided I wanted to be a writer, but I thought the best route to that was to go to grad school in English, become a professor so I could have a paying job, and then try to publish stories and poetry. Somehow the academic work took over. Then while I was a visiting assistant professor of English at Tulane University, I sat down to develop a publishable academic work based on my dissertation about James Joyce and found it so boring that I started writing a novel instead. After a while, I realized I was writing a romance novel. It didn't sell, but the next one did and I've been writing ever since. Ironically enough, when I was twelve I told myself that when I grew up, I would write down my romantic fantasies and sell them to people. I guess I knew my destiny deep inside. It just took me a little while to figure it out as an adult!
LRP: What is your favorite type of romance to read? Is it the same as what you write?
Sabrina: For the most part, I do prefer historical romance to any other kind of book, romance or otherwise, and yes, I like sex in the books a lot! I read other things, too, though. I'm not that fond of Westerns or medievals, and I do prefer British or foreign settings, but otherwise I'm not that picky. I also read a little nonfiction, the occasional mystery or science fiction novel, and a lot of suspense, though I don't get nearly as much time to read as I'd like.
LRP: How do you decide character names?
Sabrina: I have a book (now OOP) called The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names. I thumb through that until I find one that appeals to me that is also period-correct.
LRP: What are some challenges in writing romance? Any particular genre of romance more difficult to pull off?
Sabrina: Finding new and different ways to explore relationships is always challenging, too. As for difficult genres, I actually find historicals harder to write, because of having to remember all the period constraints. The other day I caught myself before I could write, “She blindsided him.” Since that started in reference to football in the 60's, it’s definitely not Regency. J
LRP: What kind of research do you do, if any?
Sabrina: I still have to do research related to everyday life in the period, depending on what will be covered in my book. I research the main events of the year of my setting. I pore over maps of the area and try to find out information about the flora and fauna. I also regularly use a Regency thesaurus. For book-specific stuff, I tap my hundred or so research books and my library of clippings from various sources, as well as Google Books, which is a fabulous resource, because you can find books contemporary to the period. I do most of my research WHILE I'm writing the book. I wait until I need to know something to research it, since I never know when I’m going to need to know something.
LRP: Is there anything you wish you've seen in a romance novel -- and are you writing it for us?
Sabrina: I can honestly say that I never feel a lack in any of the books I read. If I did, I’d write it. I’m just always pleased when I can be surprised by a book. But do I ever say, “Wow, I wish someone would write about Regency female doctors”? No, not really.
LRP: What advice do you have for others who are interested in writing?
Sabrina: Perseverance is the key. You must keep writing, keep putting your work out there, and keep learning before AND after you get published. Never think you've come too far to learn. Even after having written 29 novels, I'm still learning about writing.
LRP: Do you ever get writer's block? If so, how do you handle it? What do you find difficult, if anything, about writing? And what do you like the best?
Sabrina: I don't really get writer's block. I do, however, get stuck on a particular scene or plot or character. When that happens, I try to take some time to relax and just let my thoughts meander. I read another author's book or watch a movie to get the gearshift unstuck, so to speak. I’m also quite fond of hot showers, long walks, and jigsaw puzzles as ways to lull my conscious mind into letting my subconscious come up with answers I need. And if I’m REALLY desperate, I call my critique partners and bounce ideas off of them until I find a solution.
What I find most difficult about writing is trying to make it interesting time after time. Also, it’s hard to follow your own vision without imposing it on the characters. They become their own people in the course of the novel (if you're any good, that is), and you have to respect that without letting them take over the book. You have to strike a balance, and that isn’t easy.
LRP: Was it difficult to get published? How did you find your agent? What's the strategy behind the use of plural author names?
Sabrina: Yes, but not as hard as it is these days. In one respect I got lucky—I happened to join an RWA chapter that had as a member an agent just starting out in her career. That was especially lucky since all the agents I’d queried weren’t interested. I’m still with Pam Ahearn of The Ahearn Agency after nearly 20 years.
But even after landing an agent, I had 10 rejections on the first book she represented (the second book I'd written) before Leisure bought it. Over the years, I’ve received a number of rejections for a number of my books. Pirate Lord was rejected by five publishers, and that was after I’d already had 11 books published as Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas! I sold the 12th book I wrote, and then my publisher at the time gave it back to me—it’s still unpublished, mostly because it needs work and I don’t have time for it.
About the pseudonym thing, I wrote as Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas because my respective publishers didn’t want my growing career at one publishing house to be affected adversely by my numbers at the other house, and since I was an unknown author at the time, they weren’t taking any chances, so they insisted on my having two different pseudonyms. Then when I decided to write a completely different kind of historical, my new publisher wanted me to take a new name to reflect the new style and voice. By that point, I was an experienced writer, and I realized that I’d be better off choosing something catchy rather than something close to my real name.
Incidentally, that would be my advice to any new genre author—if you have a catchy real name, use it. If you don’t, choose something interesting and unique as a pseudonym because your name is part of the marketing package. And unfortunately, marketing is everything in today’s publishing world. Taking a pseudonym the third time around was the best thing that ever happened to me—but I did lose most of my old readers because they couldn’t find me. Sometimes, however, booksellers are more eager to take a chance on a debut author than an established one with lackluster sales, so you have to weigh whether to take a pseudonym in terms of marketing.
LRP: Do you work on deadlines now? How long does it usually take you to write a book? Have you written a book that seemed to write itself or a book that you had to drag out kicking and screaming?
Sabrina: Yes, I still work on deadlines. The shortest time I've ever written a book in is 4 and a half months (Night Vision). The longest is about 9 months, but I always aim for 6. Right now, I’m writing the book that is seeming to write itself, but I think that it’s because I know Charlotte and Cousin Michael so well that they’re just writing the book for me. To Pleasure a Prince was also easier to write, as was Beware a Scot’s Revenge, but NONE of them are easy. The hardest one was probably Let Sleeping Rogues Lie. I had a lot of issues to deal with and juggling them all was difficult.
LRP: What about bedroom scenes? What makes a good one?
Sabrina: Good ones are those that are so inextricably entwined with the story and the characters that they compel the reader to read them. It’s the people and their concerns that make love scenes interesting. Plus, I tap into every fantasy I’ve ever had. Fortunately, I've always had an active fantasy life where sex is concerned, and I haven't even come NEAR to touching on all my fantasies.
Although honestly, I could spend hours on this subject. I do a whole workshop on it.
LRP: How do you define love?
Sabrina: Geez, you don’t ask the easy questions, do you? I couldn’t begin to define love. I just know what it is when I feel it. Plus, there are so many different kinds, aren’t there?
LRP: What do you hope your readers will gain from your books?
Sabrina: Joy and a release from the everyday troubles of life. I write to entertain, and if I succeed at that, then I feel I've done my job.
LRP: What do you do to relax and get away from writing? Is there something that really gets you away from it all?
Sabrina: I enjoy making jewelry, gourmet cooking, and reading (of course), but I also like to watch movies and listen to CDs a lot. I'm addicted to spider solitaire, so I have to watch how much I play it. And nothing relaxes me more than a good jigsaw puzzle, believe it or not. My idea of heaven is being able to do nothing but puzzles for a couple of days.
LRP: Could you provide a picture of your workspace? We'd love to see how and where you write!
Sabrina: This one is where I do the actual writing (it also doubles as a guest bedroom). I don't have a nice bright window like this anywhere else upstairs, and I prefer to look out a window while I write, so this was the only option:
BUT, my official office is what the former owners used as a bonus room (across the hall from this room). Since my dh has knee trouble, he doesn't climb the stairs, so we can't use that room as a bonus room, which is why I took it for my office. It's FABULOUS. It's just too dark for me to stand to write in. But I'm doing this at it right now. I do all my business stuff in it, plus some reading. I took 3 pics of IT.
The first pic is of the part of the room (there when we bought it) that has a "stage." Apparently, the former owners had 3 teens who played in a band. My desk now sits on the stage in front of the built-in bookshelves.
Here's the rest of the office, the part not on the "stage." I know, most people would kill for an office this big. I love it. Just can't write my books in it. *G*
And...
LRP: Oh! How wonderful! Thanks for sharing your space with us. What are your hopes for the future?
Sabrina: I just hope to be able to keep writing books for years to come!
LRP: Is there anything else you'd like to share with us? When can we expect your next book?
Sabrina: A reissue of my first Sabrina Jeffries book, The Pirate Lord, will be released August 26, 2008. Then, on October 28, 2008, comes Snowy Night with a Stranger, a Christmas-themed anthology with stories by Jane Feather, Julia London, and me. The heroine of my story is Elinor Bancroft from Let Sleeping Rogues Lie. Then, in July 2009, will come the fifth novel of the series, about Lucy Seton from Let Sleeping Rogues Lie. It will be followed by Charlotte and Cousin Michael's romance in August 2009. No titles for these yet, but all will be revealed in that final book, so keep an eye out for both books in the summer of 2009!
LRP: Thanks so much for answering all these questions Sabrina! Good luck and many happy sales!
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Originally posted 2008-09-05 05:32:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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