Welcome to BRB, everyone! I was nominated to contribute to ‘My Writing
Process Blog Tour’ by the author Emma Paul. Thank you for the nomination, Emma!
So, I shall begin. As you all know my name is Blak Rayne and I'm an author of gay romance.
1 - What am I working on?
Currently, I’ve completed writing a new novel titled The Ideal Side of
Life, which is with the editor, and will be published in June. And while that
is away, I’m revising Devotion and Devotion 2, and I’m trying to finish
Devotion 3, which will be a new addition making the story into a trilogy. Once
the three books are ready they will be republished this year simultaneously.
After that, I’ve got two more novels awaiting completion and editing.
2 - How does my work differ from others of its genre?
Sex is sex, and I suppose just about any author, if they put their mind
to it, can write about sex or sex scenes. But I prefer to write stories,
focusing more on character development and creating a memorable plot while
adding the sex where it needs to be added, not as an afterthought or segue. At
least that’s what I strive to achieve. So, I guess that’s where I believe my
work differs from others in the genre.
3 - Why do I write what I do?
I've wanted to be a published author since childhood. However, penning gay
romance had been accidental at first. But as time went, the creative juices started flowing, and I realized I truly enjoyed writing in the genre. And since I've had gay friends, I felt maybe sharing from personal experience might be worth while. I believe the gay, as well as GLBTQ community, as a whole needs advocates, and the more the better. Not that I'm an expert, but that's why I've always tried to write about strong gay men, men who always find happiness in the end, no matter how rough the journey.
4 - How does my writing process work?
Once I get an idea, I’ll jot it down either on paper, or the computer,
whichever is available. Sometimes the ideas will flow like a movie jumping from
scene to scene, and I have to write or type as fast as possible to get
everything down. I’ve actually written almost an entire novella in one sitting,
ten thousand words typed non-stop.
At other times the ideas just come as a plot outline, which may or may
not include character names, tagline, blurb etc. But normally when I’m in the
groove, so-to-speak, I’ll write a few chapters, stop, then go back and edit
those chapters. Then continue the same process, writing until I’m literally
burn-out, or I know I’ve purged enough from my brain that I can stop and resume
the following day when I’m more refreshed. I usually continue this process
daily until the book is complete. At the end I will go back to the very
beginning and read it out loud, editing as I go. And, once that’s done, I’ll
read it through a final time in silence before sending it to the editor. I’m a
stickler when it comes to my books, and I want them to be as error free as
possible for publication – whether researched information, grammar,
punctuation, or plot consistency – you name it, I always try my best to make
sure everything is accurate. That doesn’t mean I hang on forever, it just means
I believe my novels reflect my ability as an author, and I’d like to be a
decent one.
To continue this blog tour I’ve nominated two wonderful authors:
Author DP Denman visit her blog on April 14-2014
DP Denman writes character-driven gay romance about survivors. Her
stories are real and intense but always resolve in the type of ending that
makes readers want to start the book all over again. She is from the Pacific
Northwest and bases all of her stories in Vancouver, British Columbia, a city
that is dear to her heart.
In her spare time she is a dedicated gay rights activist fighting for
those who have been marginalized and abused. To that end, 25% of the royalties
from every book go to support LGBT charities.
Author Jacqueline George visit her blog on April 7-2014
Jacqueline lives in Far North Queensland, on the shore of the Coral Sea.
She keeps herself busy with her cats and garden, and by writing books - some of
which are far too naughty for her own good. You can find out more about
Jacqueline and her books at: www.jacquelinegeorgewriter.com
Oh my paws and whiskers! I'm late! I had better write something and get it posted as soon as I can - possibly tomorrow...
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