tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post4735035166450292090..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: BookEnds Talks to Deanna LeeBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-50259110835573206422007-05-20T10:30:00.000-04:002007-05-20T10:30:00.000-04:00I think any word that has no erotic content is a b...I think any word that has no erotic content is a bad word.Kay Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191017747436436526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-51232782686274460112007-05-18T19:34:00.000-04:002007-05-18T19:34:00.000-04:00Character names... that's a mixed bag. I have link...Character names... that's a mixed bag. I have links for name generators that I play with sometimes.<BR/><BR/>But sometimes the names are chosen very specifically-- like with Undressing Mercy-- the characters of Mercy Rothell and Shamus (Nick name: Shame) Montgomery. I chose Mercy and Shame with the intent to play on both the strengths and emotions of both characters. She's a rape victim and has shame for the event itself... and Shame gives her mercy, love and passion.<BR/><BR/>Jane was named off the cuff when I started plotting- but her very plain name spoke to me when I was writing about her. She's dynamic, strong, and often so blunt that I was shocked. Mathias-- is a strong name. It's a variation of Matthew which means "gift from God". I had an arrogant, strong, man... and the name seemed to fit him.authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824755148581900566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-90215391043072717802007-05-18T18:47:00.000-04:002007-05-18T18:47:00.000-04:00How do you choose your character's names?Is there ...How do you choose your character's names?<BR/><BR/>Is there a genre you haven't wrote in yet, but would love to try?<BR/><BR/>Great interview!Amy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17202603187907169256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-58068465160261852092007-05-18T14:12:00.000-04:002007-05-18T14:12:00.000-04:00It's hard not to like a hot guy in practically not...It's hard not to like a hot guy in practically nothing.... great Kate... now I'll have my head filled with naked man all day. How am I supposed to write now?? ;-)authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824755148581900566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-49319939626701905602007-05-18T13:44:00.000-04:002007-05-18T13:44:00.000-04:00Love your post! Wonder if we'll be in a Sexy Beast...Love your post! Wonder if we'll be in a Sexy Beast anth together? Wouldn't that be a hoot? :-) I heard Kensington just did the photo shoot for the cover of SBIV--I'm getting really attached to that sexy, naked body! Congrats on your mega-success!Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-40129247096212171232007-05-18T13:27:00.000-04:002007-05-18T13:27:00.000-04:00Undressing Mercy runs 75kBarenaked Jane runs 90kI ...Undressing Mercy runs 75k<BR/>Barenaked Jane runs 90k<BR/><BR/>I have several novellas published with epublishers- the short form can be a lot of fun.<BR/><BR/>I also just completed a shifter novella that will be in Sexy Beast IV.authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824755148581900566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-60713695331428623552007-05-18T13:10:00.000-04:002007-05-18T13:10:00.000-04:00Deanna, how long are your erotic novels? Thanks fo...Deanna, how long are your erotic novels? Thanks for the interesting interview!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-24726938842780788322007-05-18T13:00:00.000-04:002007-05-18T13:00:00.000-04:00Deanna, you are the queen of plotting! I don't kno...Deanna, you are the queen of plotting! I don't know how you do it :) <BR/><BR/>I was pretty darn proud of you too when I picked up the Cosmo mag. I showed the excerpt to the checkout lady, bag boy, and my ultra conservative Bush-supporting aunt.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to read this...when I have time ;) It may have to be the flight to Dallas book.Shelli Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04655090278459446392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-21144725416253062822007-05-18T11:55:00.000-04:002007-05-18T11:55:00.000-04:00I will say that once I let myself go on the explic...I will say that once I let myself go on the explicit language and sexual content issue (I'm naturally a pretty blunt person) that there was this sense of relief.<BR/><BR/>My plot process is huge, messy, and very satisfying... but one of the best things I realized is that if even if I plot a story to death that "plot" isn't concrete and I can certainly play around with characters and events once I start writing if the mood strikes me.<BR/><BR/>One thing I've always heard "pantsers" say about plotting is that it's restrictive and makes them feel less creative. But if you view a plot as more a guideline and not a set of strict rules and events-- that freedom is still there.<BR/><BR/>As for the subgenre of erotic romance-- I don't even think I knew what it was that first night. I wasn't involved in writing communities, I didn't pay attention to market back then, and I'd never even read an erotic romance. I found out later of course!<BR/><BR/>Once I stopped restricting myself (and I'd been writing for 17 years at that point) the rest just sort of fell into place.authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824755148581900566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-88295700566917181242007-05-18T11:13:00.000-04:002007-05-18T11:13:00.000-04:00Deanna, it seems you gave yourself "permission" to...Deanna, it seems you gave yourself "permission" to write more erotic stories and found your niche. I admire people who plot extensively, since I find it difficult. It would seem that writing what comes naturally would help that. Once you opened that door, did you easily find plots to suit your new subgenre?Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.com