And it will  involve the “S” word.
As a relatively new author, I find myself going through many emotions and thoughts. I am sure that I am not alone in some of my ramblings, self criticisms, muse interruptions, and yes…. even the occasional pat on the back. (Oh I have moments of greatness. We all do. I just fail to realize them until after they have passed.)
In parting, I would like to share one of my not so thrilling moments. Writing sex. Whew, there I said it. It’s out in the open. There’s no turning back. Everyone, reader and writer alike, know what their comfort levels are with such things. I find that I really have no shame when it comes to reading books with explicit sex, yet I equally enjoy the ones that are closed door scenes. When I wrote the scene in Buckling Down, I was embarrassed. Mind you, I did know that my mother would pick up and read anything that I wrote. Especially if it was published.
So I wrote the scene. Tried for closed door. Was told by a critique partner that I needed to go back and add more.
What?! Add more? I didn’t believe there was more in me. Yet I struggled and re-worked the scene. It came back to me with a comment of…. Better but I still need more. Great. I had a WTH moment. As in WTH was I supposed to do now. Â I pushed myself to a place I never thought I would go. The scene is still tame by many people’s standards, though it pushes the envelope for what I am comfortable writing, however I believe that I have discovered the reason. Ready? Here it is.
I like to write what I know. (Yep, there’s another little insight into Moira.) I won’t spell it out for you. Surely you get my drift. It is not too late to rectify, but whether I will ever reach a comfort level to write as some of my dear friends believe I can… that my dear friends will remain to be seen. Hope you come along for the journey.
I have enjoyed my time with you all today and look forward to returning when I have another book to share with you all. Thanks to all the Coffee Time Romance Staff for having me and the readers for listening. See you round!
Sláinte!
- About the Author
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Once upon a time, in a place called San Antonio, a girl was born with sass and far too much imagination.
At the age of ten, she landed in Las Vegas with her family, where she still currently resides. Growing up in a place nicknamed Sin City and known for over twenty-one focused entertainment, left a lot of time for a young imagination to run amuck.
As a writer, she envisions many worlds within the one she currently thrives in. Her pastimes are playing Rockband with her sons, dancing, daydreaming and living vicariously through the characters she breathes to life. Moira’s ideas for stories run the gambit. In her realm anything goes. One moment she is penning a cowboy novella, the next she is plotting out the details for a hot shape-shifter and fae story. That is the beauty in writing as she sees it. Possibilities are limitless as is the inspiration she garners from the world around her. Oh and of course who can forget her two little leading men? Her twin boys provide an inspiration all their own.
Aaw, as one of your beloved CPs, this post makes me sigh a little with pride. 😛 Oh, and that ‘Better, but more’ quote? Sounds awfully familiar. LOL I’m so glad that our little nudges worked out so well for you! And I’m happy to keep poking and prodding you whenever you’d like, too! 😛
Thanks for your honesty. I often wonder how authors write those steamy scenes. Hell, I get slightly embarressed reading the stuff myself, I couldnt even imagine writing it! Not only that, ever realize how unrealistic some of those scenes are? I would have high expectations if I truly believed everything I read when it comes to sex in those steamy romances. I dont think theres too many men out there that can live up to many of those scenes. Heck, I couldnt live up to them…..lol. Thanks for the post!
You are welcome Suzette! It’s not easy to admit a short coming as a writer, but for me this one takes the cake and I am well aware of it. I do agree that those scenes do tend to be a bit unrealistic, however, they serve a purpose for the most part and some of the romance wouldn’t be the same without them. 🙂