I finished the first draft of the partial for Soul Deep last night. I am happy. Now I leave it sitting for a while until I finish up with Bound by Magic. Sometimes it helps to let things sit for a bit, so when I pick them up again it’s fresh and I can see it more clearly.
It’s interesting writing different heat levels. I don’t approach sex any differently between a “sensual” romance and an “erotic” romance actually. Sex is important either way - it should make a difference in the story, move the story in some sense. But the difference lies in description and the presence of sex in the story. Sex in an erotic romance/erotic novel is a bigger presence on the page. It’s there in a bolder fashion. I don’t have rules about when a sex scene has to appear or for how many scenes there’ll be in a book. I just write the story. I’ve had erotic romances with less sex scenes overall than sensual romances and erotics where the sex doesn’t occur until halfway through the book. I let the characters decide that stuff.
In Bound By Magic, sex is a huge part of the story. It’s not only who the characters are, it’s a big part of their connection to each other. This is different than in Soul Deep where the sex is, at this point, a way of reconnecting. It’s important but in a totally different way.
I’m actually, gasp, outlining. I’m a pantser, big time! But since I’ve started selling on partials and proposals, I outline far more often and while it’s not as detailed as it is for some authors and I generally don’t outline until I’ve finished the first three chapters, I find this new, hybrid way of writing to be helpful.
Name:Lauren Dane
I like the new cover. And regarding yesterdays post, *WOW* thats a lot of bookmarks!!!
by Stacie McClellan April 11th, 2007 at 10:29 amI always thought I was a pantster too. Until my CP made me plot.
I use a similar combination. I call it plotting by the seat of my pants.
by Seeley deBorn April 11th, 2007 at 11:07 amYou said “In Bound By Magic, sex is a huge part of the story”…oh I am so looking forward to this book.
by Lisa W April 11th, 2007 at 11:38 amMake it steamy please!
by Deborah April 11th, 2007 at 11:47 amI justr wanted to say love the new look. I’ve been absent lately and this is the first time I’ve seen it! Very Nice!
by Sasha April 11th, 2007 at 1:56 pmCan’t wait for the new book Lauren!!
by Stephanie April 11th, 2007 at 2:29 pmI love the new look, too. Very nice!
I’ve noticed I’m doing more planning than I ever used to. It’s so unfair that people expect to know what’s going to happen before it’s written.
by Shelley Munro April 12th, 2007 at 3:26 amPretty new web site!
I am looking forward to Ascension.
by TeddyPig April 12th, 2007 at 7:27 amI love your books! Anytime I hear you are getting close to finishing any part of your writing process it thrills me because it means I am that much closer to getting to enjoy the finished product.
by Cherie J April 12th, 2007 at 9:56 am