I've been working in the romance publishing industry for over seven years now, and with three published books and three more on the go, I frequently encounter the same questions, accusations and truisms with many people I meet. Here are my responses to the top 10.
1. Where do you find the time to
write?
You don’t find time. You make
time for what’s important.
2. How do you write a book?
BICHOK: Butt In Chair, Hands On
Keyboard. Finish what you write. Treat it like a job. Learn the
business. Learn the craft. Perfect it.
3. Have you ever met Fabio?
No.
4. Writing romance is just a
formula, isn’t it?
I think of it more as a recipe. Like,
there are all kinds of soups you can make, but most recipes have a few
traits in common. We don’t all like or make the same kinds of
soups, either.
5. Are you aroused, like, all the
time?
No, I’m dead below the waist. (And why would anyone think this was an appropriate question?)
6. How do you read
that stuff?
Diligently and with respect.
7. Are your characters you?
About as much as your mother, father, best friend or criminally insane third cousin is you.
8. You’re an author? You must be
rolling in it.
The closest thing to "rolling in it" is
when I empty my change jar onto my mattress and pick out the quarters
so I can tip the pizza guy.
9. You must have really high
standards for men. That’s why so many romance readers are single,
you know.
There’s nothing wrong with having
high standards. Just ask my husband.
10. I’ve always wanted to write a
romance book. I never read that stuff, though.
I’ve always wanted to be a
kindergarten teacher. I hate kids, though. Think that’ll be an
issue?
What do you get asked as a romance reader/writer? How do you respond? Let me know in the comments!
5 comments:
I'm especially a fan of number 5. :-)
Wow, great post! People ask me where I get my ideas...problem is, I don't know!
From MarcieR
LOVE #10!!
Them "Are you published?"
Me "No."
Them "Why not?"
Me "It's not that easy."
Them "Why not?"
See where this is going?
Awesome post. I actually caught myself laughing out loud at some of the questions and especially your answers. Love this.
I love your responses. I laughed too. At the stupid questions & at your great retorts.
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