Comments on: Tempting Tuesday: The New Book Adrenaline Rush

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:23:53 +0000

JulieYou do have to be careful that it feels real, but it sounds like you did all the right things. You're lucky to be close enough to drive through and get a real feel for the sights and sounds of the area. I wish I could do that.Thanks!

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:16:09 +0000

My first novel – a mystery – is set in a fictitious town and county in East Texas. I did online research and drive-throughs to get a feel for small towns in the area, drew maps of certain parts of town, and had to think up names of businesses that might exist there. I still think I have to be careful to make a pretend place feel real to the reader, especially since the book is not a fantasy novel. I'm part-plotter/part-pantser myself, by the way.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:36:16 +0000

CatieI love the drama, too. I grew up on soap operas so I guess that's why. I would love the supernatural part. That's so fascinating to me!

By: catierhodes.com

catierhodes.com — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:19:00 +0000

My favorite part? Seeing what drama is going on in my characters' personal lives. I love reality shows, and I can't resist the urge to put some soap opera into my plots. It's cheesy, but I love it. I also like figuring out the supernatural part. I have tried writing non-supernatural books. Totally dissatisfying, no matter how much I struggle over the supernatural parts.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:34:43 +0000

AngelaI've drawn a map of Roselea. It's the only way I could keep everything straight. Coming up with a unique races and cultures would be very fun. I love plot twists, too. Those are the "A-ha" moments we live for. Thanks!JamilaHistorical sources are fun. I can get lost in research, lol. Then you get so much and have to figure out what you really need. Thanks!LauraMe too. Sometimes it's hard to let go of the plotting and to just start writing. The plotting is almost like a safety blanket, lol. Thanks!

By: Laura Pauling

Laura Pauling — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:13:18 +0000

I do love the rush of a new idea but I also love when the plotting is done and I can start writing. 🙂

By: jamilajamison

jamilajamison — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:11:04 +0000

World-building is one of my favorite parts of writing. All of the stories that I'm working on require a fair amount of work, although with the current WIP, I get to draw on historical sources. With the other two, everything is totally made up, so they require a lot more work.Outside of planning settings? I love listening to my characters. Most of the time they're the ones who are driving me to write – they're taskmasters about having their stories told!

By: Angela Wallace

Angela Wallace — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:29:16 +0000

I used to draw maps for my fantasy worlds. I think I most enjoyed coming up with different, unique races.Now that I write urban fantasy, I use real cities. I'm not sure what my favorite part is. Maybe plot twists, trying to come up with revelations that will surprise the reader.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:42:20 +0000

TressaEavesdropping on characters is always fun. I have an idea that's centered around the small town I grew up in as well. Have several notes scattered here and there for it. We'll see if it ever gets written. Thanks for posting!

By: Tressa Green

Tressa Green — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:15:12 +0000

I've never really given much concern to detailing a specific place when writing, as most of my work is character-centric.However, I had an idea for a story that's centered concretely in a small town. Specifically the small town I'm currently residing, though given a fictional name. If I ever get around to writing it, I'm going to have to do quite a lot of research and internalizing first.Favorite part of plotting? Eavesdropping on character conversations, definitely. 🙂