1. How do you remember your first kiss?
Awkward and forgettable—just like the guy who kissed me!
(The relationship didn't end well. Can you tell? LOL)
(The relationship didn't end well. Can you tell? LOL)
2. What was your first favorite love song?
When I was little, I used to love the song “Somewhere Somehow” by Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant.
3. What’s the first thing you do when you begin writing for the day?
I stretch out, because I know I’m going to be glued to that chair for a while. Then it's time to reread where I left off!
4. Who’s the first writer who truly inspired you to become a writer?
Janet Evanovich. I loved the quirky, first-person POV she used in her Stephanie Plum series. It was easy to relate to, which made it all the more easy to get lost in.
5. Did the final revision of your first book have the same first chapter it started with? No, not even close. LOL
6. For your first book, which came first: major characters, plot or setting?
Plot! Strength—and ultimately, the whole Mark of Nexus series—started as a "what if" scenario. What if a unique, supernatural race lived among us? What if there was more than one? How would the world stay in balance?
I listened to music while I plotted out a few points, and the 2005 Five for Five cover of "All I Know" came on. Oh my goodness. The lyrics—especially the first few lines about bruising each other—really struck me. As I considered them, the figurative meaning morphed into a more literal scenario. How tortured a man with uncontrollable strength must be... falling in love for the first time... unable to touch the woman he loves without hurting her...
I listened to music while I plotted out a few points, and the 2005 Five for Five cover of "All I Know" came on. Oh my goodness. The lyrics—especially the first few lines about bruising each other—really struck me. As I considered them, the figurative meaning morphed into a more literal scenario. How tortured a man with uncontrollable strength must be... falling in love for the first time... unable to touch the woman he loves without hurting her...
That's how the romance element fell into place. ♥
Yes, that is my boilerplate answer to this question. LOL
7. What’s the first word you want to roll off the tip of someone’s tongue when they think of your writing? Captivating. I want to hold their attention completely! (I guess I’m selfish like that. LOL) I’d settle for hilarious, though. ;)
What about you guys?
Any of these questions you'd like to answer in the comments? :D
Any of these questions you'd like to answer in the comments? :D
Have a great weekend!
36 comments:
I listen to music to inspire me.
And I think everyone's first kiss basically sucked.
Music always helps! :)
I love Stephanie Plumb. I'm sad the movie was such a poor representation. *sigh.
Oh, me too! I was so disappointed. *double sigh*
Funny how first kisses in real life are rarely like the ones in fiction, huh? Thanks for participating in the blog hop portion of #LV14 :D
Books go through major transformations from start to finish. A lot like people.
Very cool. I find humor like Ms Plum very hard to do so kudos for being able to do that. Good luck.
I'd say captivating is a good description for your books. :D
I loved that song! I totally forgot about it until you mentioned it. Your books sound fabulous. I think I need to hop on my nook and check them out tonight. :)
I love the what if scenarios that make me think how would I react in that situation, how would the world change. Like Tom Perrotta's The Leftovers, what if half the population just vanished.
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Thanks for joining in, Carrie! I remember when Amy Grant was cool ;-)
Wow, I remember that song. I actually used to jog to an Amy Grant CD--like years ago. I remember there being a couple songs I really liked. Now I have to track it down. Good luck!
I do a lot of stretching AS I write. Most of the time, my laptop sits on a box on the kitchen table. Half the time I'm dictating, so no bad back. No carpal tunnel.
omg amy grant. you're taking me back, carrie!
It is! If only they were more like their fictional counterparts. :)
No problem!
Well said, Sheena-kay! :D
It's something I aspire to, at least! Thank you. :)
D'aww... thank you, Loni! <3
Blast from the past, right?!
And that's awesome! Thank you. :D
Oo, now I want to read that book! Sounds intriguing... :)
No problem, Kristina! :) Remembering when Amy Grant was cool doesn't date us, does it? LOL
I LOVE rediscovering old music! Instant nostalgia. :) Thanks, Kim!
That's very smart, Connie! Good call. :)
Yay! :D
I love your answer to #6! I'm often inspired by lyrics, but I can't listen to music while I write otherwise all I do is dance and sing along. :)
Thanks for taking the time to join the blog hop and for helping judge the contest too! Much appreciated!!!
I grew up listening to Michael Smith and Amy Grant! Thank you for judging!
I loved reading about you Carrie. Thanks for sharing. And yes I relate to the back pain and carpal tunnel.
Can you remind us all to stretch? I need that. The perma-hunch of couch + laptop is deadly. Great post Good luck!
Dang I can't believe I missed this contest. SIGH. Stupid publishing house. *shakes head*
I tend to turn on music first thing before I write. :-)
You definitely hit #7 out of the park, on both counts! :)
D'aww... thanks, Melissa! <3
Don't worry! I'm sure it won't be the only one this year. :)
Absolutely! We can all bust out the balance balls, too! Those feel fantastic. :D Thank you!
That's awesome! :) And you're very welcome, Monica!
Thank you, Nas! I appreciate you stopping by. :D
Haha! I get in moods like that. When I'm cleaning, all I do is dance and sing with music on. :)
You're very welcome!
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