...that fictional characters are stubborn beyond any reason and that they have no intention whatsoever of doing things they don't want to do? Every time I have trouble writing, it's always because I try to make them do something they don't like. They make popstars and opera divas seem easygoing in comparison. And at the same time, it's slightly alarming - I mean, I thought I was the one in charge here. Yeah, right. But at least I got the message now and so I can finally go on with Tom and Mischa. Love those guys!
As a matter of fact, I've got several - release dates, that is. I'm going to share my fictional friends with you in only a few months: "Himiko" will be published on February 9, 2011, and "Alphabet Soup" on April 27 along with the print edition of "A Russian Bear". I can't wait to have them out.
Editing, on the other hand, is something I try not to think about at the moment. It's not even that I don't like it; I'm nerdy enough that I actually think it's kind of fun. I've just been all written out these last couple of weeks. Well, I guess that was to be expected after the pace I've been keeping, so I'm just taking a break right now, reading for fun and reconnecting with my couch. Who said an author's life isn't exciting? It's been a good couple of weeks: Three contracts signed! One of them is for the print edition of "A Russian Bear", and then there's my slightly sci-fiish what-if novel, "Himiko". And then, this week, Torquere decided to publish my story about Andy, too. So far, it's called "Alphabet Soup", and while it's still BDSM, it's quite different from "A Russian Bear." Both novels will be published in print as well as e-book editions.
Now I think I need a little break from writing - I might go and check my "new books" folder on my computer... The good people at Torquere will be publishing my next book! So far, it's called Himiko, and I'll be back as soon as I have a date for it.
And by the way: It will be published in print as well as e-book format - and A Russian Bear will be published in print, too. Poor Mischa. I'm such an evil author.
It turns out that Mischa isn't as Russian as he thought he was; Tom is not impressed by his singing and when it comes to drinking vodka - well, see for yourself here. I also included Mischa's favorite Russian song. I might add that "Moscow Nights" is now very far from being Tom's favorite song after he heard it in Mischa's version. Poor Mischa! I just found out that the guy really can't hold his liquor. Especially not when he insists on being Russian and starts drinking vodka. Then he sings, too. Tom was terrified.
And yes, I promise to get back to you with that story - soon, even, and here on this very website. But to get to my point: You don't always know your characters when you start writing (I don't, in any case). Mischa and Tom were there almost from the beginning (although they still did things along the way that made me go "Huh?! You're really going to do that? Without asking me? But I'm the author!"). I've just finished writing about a couple, though, that have a will of their very own. M was meant to be sweet and sensitive, and P was meant to be the silent, loving boyfriend. M ended up having anger management issues and P is the most sarcastic guy I've ever met. Don't I have anything to say here? Apparently not. Sometimes (well, very late at night), I wonder if I even write them or if I just meet them and tell their story. I guess the good part about that possibility is that I have a lot of exciting men to meet yet! |
CB Conwy
I read and I write - everything from corporate to kink. My naughty fictional friends are always there to make my life interesting. And pester me, of course. Pesky creatures. Archives
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