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The highs and lows of writing life

4/8/2016

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I’ve had a wild imagination since I can remember. When other people are having casual conversations, I’m imagining a high speed chase down a dirt road, bullets flying, followed by a torrid bang on the back seat. I’m actually visualizing this in great detail while company sits with me. They’re probably wondering why I have such an intent yet blank stare, or why I have a silly grin on my face.
 
I promise I’m not crazy, well, maybe a little. I have a serious case of overactive imagination. I put that to good use when I signed my first publishing contract over ten years ago. I’ve written under several pseudonyms since then. It’s been a wild ride, and while there are times I want to throw in the towel like a frayed lunatic, it’s just not in me to give up. I always do the best I can—no matter what.
 
My high is reaction from people during conversations when I’m actually paying attention. Facial expressions amuse me. When some men discover what I do for a meager living they call it porn and have an expression of rapt enthusiasm, probably imagining all hot sex and no plot. Women tend to have the same expression, but imagining a true love story with a handsome hero who takes care of his woman in every way, with a beautiful setting and a wonderful adventure. They want eye-popping sex too, but with a story attached to it. Love and lust make this world go ‘round after all. I’m here for that. I’ve got your back. I try to please everyone on paper, and if I can’t, I still keep going anyway. I’m stubborn that way.
 
The low part of writing is when I stare blankly at the screen without a word in mind, except maybe a curse. That really sucks, especially when I have deadlines. But that’s part of this crazy life I chose, and I did choose it. My other half reminds me of that all the time. I love him, but sometimes I want to torture him in a book. Just sayin’.

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​Right now I’m working on The Hitman Who Loved Me, the final instalment of McCoy’s Boys. This has been a fun series to write, but I’ve had many highs and lows as well. Once this series is complete, I’m looking forward to taking my single title historical back off the shelf and dusting that baby off. Changing sub-genres is good for my soul. Happy reading everyone!
 
Until next time…

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Funny Things about Women that turn Men on!

5/13/2015

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Men were asked to admit what turned them on about women. Here are some funny and weird answers. What do you think?

1)      Watching her brush her teeth

2)     The smell of her armpits without deodorant

3)     A very dorky laugh

4)     Leg stubble

5)     Braids

6)     Braces and tights

7)     When a woman opens her mouth and only the top teeth show

8)    Sandals…particularly when she’s wearing nothing else

9)     How she cooks

10)  When she exposes the nape of her neck

11)  When she cries

12)  The way she plays with her hair

13)  The smell of her tanning lotion

14)  The sound of her heels clicking as she walks

15)   The quality of her attention

16)  When she wears his shirt and or boxers

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