(I wrote this onthe weekend onthe Neo, just have not transfered it yet LOL)
So…I’m on this deadline fro TROUBLE, and I have to admit, I haven’t been feeling it. The story that is. I’m not sure why, there’s many possible reasons. I’ve been driving poor Beth nuts getting her to read and reread almost every day, then there’s Teri my test reader and I’ve roped Delilah into reading for me too. I need the input from my friends and critique partners to keep going because I myself am having trouble with TROUBLE. Why am I having trouble with it? Because Karl is a secondary character in TROUBLE, but his book is my next Single Title after this…and honestly, the man fascinates me and I just want to get to his story.
So, I felt I needed some inspiration to keep my ass motivated, so I went to a movie this afternoon. I went to see INVINCABLE with Marky Mark. *drool* I’m a sucker, I love underdog stories. In fact, chasing dreams and going after what you want is a recurring theme in my own stories. So, when I need a kick in the butt, I remind myself by watching/reading other inspirational stories.
From the RUDY to MIRACLE, and everything in between. It doesn’t have to be a sports theme either; there are ones like FINDING FORRESTER or MEN OF HONOR. I just love to see someone chasing, and attaining their dream through sheer determination and heart. INVINCABLE was perfect. And to cement my inspiration I stopped at the bookstore on the way home, just to walk around and look at all the pretty books. They only had 1 copy of BOUND left on the shelf, and a couple of PURE SEX. :D
And of course, shy person that I am, I started yapping with another girl that was haunting the romance section. It all started over one of Karen Marie Monings Highlander books. (At this point I’d like to mention that when I was in Atlanta, and saw her signing books, her man was with her…and he is HOT. Seeing him gave me hope that these hero’s we create can be real!) Conversation went from the highlanders to the Dark Hunters, then I started to pimp some books. First I had to point out the Black Dagger Brotherhood books to Laura (Yes, we exchanged names). I can’t tell you how much I love JR Ward’s books. And LOVER AWAKENED (the third in the series) will be out on September 5th. I was sort hoping it might be in the store today, but no luck. I also pointed her in the direction of the Stephanie Plum novels…all of which I’ve read and reread, and reread again. The other one’s I was pimp’n were Kelley Armstong’s Otherwold series, and Kim Harrison’s Witch series. In return, she suggested I give Lindsay Sands and Katie McAllister a try. (Which I will) ._All in all…I came home ready to plant my ass in the chair and finish my book!
Sounds like you got some inspiration sweetie! You are NOT driving me nuts – I love reading your stuff, you know that.
How fun your bookstore adventure was! You shoulda pimped your own books too – especially since there was only one copy of Bound left (woot!).
I hope you are writing like a mad woman and ready to send me lots to read.
SHould have more to you soon. :)
Don’t you hate when secondary characters try to take over your book?
Tell him it’s not his turn yet and make him wait. Tell him you’ll make it worth his while.
What a fun bookstore adventure. I
KMM and JR Ward!
Well the sneak peek for Trouble looks fantastic Sasha :) I hope you were able to find something to inspire you to finish this story!
~Erin
Greetings,
I have to whole heartedly agree with your book recommendations! I absolutely drool over J R Ward’s brotherhood series!
I have just this week surfed onto your site and found out about your book(s) and plan to buy them this weekend, then hole up in my house and read! :-)
I can’t wait!
Tamara McIntosh
LOL Sasha. KMM’s man is hot.
I agree completely.
Say, how do you like the Neo? I’m trying to decide what I want for my bday coming up. The dh keeps asking and I can’t decide.
I love Katie MacAlister so I am going to reinforce Laura’s recommendation on that one. Haven’t read some of the ones you suggested but they are now on my Check It Out list. Thanks for helping pimp books of other authors, and sharing the story.
Hi, I want to thank Sasha so much for her recommendation, I love the books I bought, and now I’m going crazy waiting for Lover Awakened, cannot wait until it comes out and I can read it. As for your book, well the library doesn’t have it, but I’m waiting until my pay check comes to catch the bus and buy it. Sigh, I love your site and your blogs and I got doubly hyper to have read my name in here
He hehe i get over excited very easily, like by reading books and laughing at their jokes. Oh forgot to mention, I adore the Plum book, I cannot wait for more money to come in to get the rest, you’re the best!!!
Tess. I love my NEO. It works absolutely wonderful when I need to write forward and not edit myself as I go. PLus, it’s easier to travelwith than my laptop. :D I say get one!
Paula. Katie is on my list now :) Thanks!
Hey Laura!!
I’m so glad you gave some of them a try! I steered you right, Right!?
Just a few more days until Lover Awakened.