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4/1/2014

Romance Writers Weekly- Three Burning Questions Answered (April 1, 2014) #lovewritechat

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Romance Weekly's Authors answer questions about serious and non-so-serious aspects of writing. Enjoy! This week's questions come from Shannon Kennedy.


1. How do you find the appropriate setting for the story, or does it find you?

Setting to me is integral to plot and character development. Having grown up in a small town, I know how close knit these communities can be. I also know how invasive they can be. Small town society provide so many opportunities for real conflict.  


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2. What is your support system for your writing?  Family, friends, other writers?

I have the best husband ever. He supports me, lets me hole up for hours and hours and reads all my male dialogues for authenticity. My kids let me write, too, and will deliver me sustenance on demand. Of course, I have to take them to the park or museum on another date, but life is about give and take.

My writer's group, Chesapeake Romance Writers, introduced me to so many wonderful sharing people. I have awesome critique partners. They raise me up and ground me where I need it. Many times, they bleed all over my manuscripts but that makes me grow as a writer. I'd rather my friends tear it apart so I can build it back up than submit an unpolished work to a publisher.

My Facebook writer friends are also a great source of support. It's great to celebrate with them and commiserate with their struggles. They post links to blogs on the craft of writing, publishing, negotiating the social networks and creativity. I've made contacts through them. Everyone I've come into contact with has been friendly and fun!


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3. What is the worst writing advice you ever received and how did you deal with it?

Really, I've never received bad advice. My chapter sisters have always offered very sound counsel. Having joined Romance Writers of America from the very start of my writing career, I've had access to remarkable resources. So, gladly, I have nothing to report!


Hop on over to Kate Robbins' blog to discover how she develops the setting for her sexy Highland romances!

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Kim Handysides link
4/1/2014 08:55:09 am

Grew up in a small town (I sound like John Cougar). I love them too.

Sarah Hegger link
4/1/2014 09:01:21 am

Found you. Great answers, Carolyn. I need to get some kid training tips from you

Carrie Elks link
4/1/2014 10:15:34 am

I love stories set in small towns. As you say, the opportunity for conflict, relationships and back history are amazing!

Katie O'Connor link
4/1/2014 12:54:40 pm

Love/hate the small town life. I grew up in one. Part of me wants to try again, the rest of me likes the privacy of city life.

I love the house you posted, I could live there too.

Isn't it great to have a strong support system?!

Mishka Jenkins link
4/1/2014 11:34:04 pm

Setting really can be crucial, right? :) Great answers!

J.J. Devine
4/2/2014 05:06:41 am

Enjoyed your blog :)


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