tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post6472522968068609379..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Melinda DuChamp Free EroticaJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-38471631639692398002014-08-06T09:51:21.624-05:002014-08-06T09:51:21.624-05:00LOL Ken! Glad you're enjoying it! And that you...LOL Ken! Glad you're enjoying it! And that you can't stand up right now. That means we did it right :)Tracy Sharp - Author of the Leah Ryan Serieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239533451929739327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-58804879796994605812014-08-06T09:14:01.504-05:002014-08-06T09:14:01.504-05:00About half finished with Jezebel and The Beanstalk...About half finished with Jezebel and The Beanstalk, and I'm having a blast reading it. It's hilarious and dirty and I know I've blushed more than once. Hell, I'm only taking the time to comment here because I need an excuse not to stand up right now!<br /><br />TMI? Oh well. ;)Ken Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12113460297980380216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-64273658142177635052014-08-05T15:23:34.059-05:002014-08-05T15:23:34.059-05:00Ann and Tracy: I envy you. I can't do that.
...Ann and Tracy: I envy you. I can't do that.<br /><br />When I begin a story, I have a general idea what is going to happen, and where the story is going to go. I then just start writing, keeping the focus in my mind. The story and the characters dictate the direction and the details. My ideas don't always match what the characters dictate. I usually don't have a problem during the process. I certainly haven't with my current project, which Tracy knows about. It's going wayyy better than I thought it would!<br /><br />And with no outline.<br /><br />I just hope it isn't crap! LOLT. M. Bilderbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543827916764604918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-75405359304859323202014-08-05T14:26:17.671-05:002014-08-05T14:26:17.671-05:00Thanks, Karen! Thanks, Karen! Tracy Sharp - Author of the Leah Ryan Serieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239533451929739327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-74660140538732047822014-08-05T14:24:44.304-05:002014-08-05T14:24:44.304-05:00I find the outlines easier because I have a clear ...I find the outlines easier because I have a clear direction to go in :) <br /> <br />But even outlined stories take unexpected turns, and like Ann said, if it makes the story better, go with it. If not, double back :)Tracy Sharp - Author of the Leah Ryan Serieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239533451929739327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-86340275897460458152014-08-05T13:23:37.094-05:002014-08-05T13:23:37.094-05:00Oh, stories often take unexpected turns, even with...Oh, stories often take unexpected turns, even with outlines. And if the turn makes the tale better, I say take it. An outline is simply an organizational tool.<br /><br />Do what works for you.Ann Voss Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141783064748972033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-69464923243279171332014-08-05T12:04:52.202-05:002014-08-05T12:04:52.202-05:00Tracy: Jezebel has two more sexual adventures on t...<i>Tracy: Jezebel has two more sexual adventures on the horizon, and they are fun, silly and hot, hot, hot! They will be finished in the next couple of months. These two were outlined with Joe and Ann (the Duchamp Master/Mistress) and I can’t wait to release them.</i><br /><br />OUTLINES? You guys write from OUTLINES? I wish I could do that.<br /><br />The one time I tried writing a story from an outline, the story itself took a left turn somewhere, and never looked back. Since then, I've totally abandoned writing with outlines...T. M. Bilderbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543827916764604918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-70628832821535103322014-08-05T11:47:42.905-05:002014-08-05T11:47:42.905-05:00I've got a 36 inch computer monitor and I stil...I've got a 36 inch computer monitor and I still need reading glasses to see the difference between Melissa and Melinda.<br /><br />We changed it to Melinda, BTW, because when we Googled Melissa DuChamp we found an actual person with that name. We didn't want an erotica pen name to be connect to some poor lady in real life, so it became Melinda.<br /><br />I liked the DuChamp last name because of Marcel. He took regular, every day objects and passed them off as art. I liked the wink-wink to the establishment, while at the same time being successful within that establishment.<br /><br />Also, DuChamp sounded classy, and we wanted to write classy porn.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-23444886982115203602014-08-05T11:24:40.203-05:002014-08-05T11:24:40.203-05:00It's Melinda DuChamp. Joe accidentally put up ...It's Melinda DuChamp. Joe accidentally put up an old version of the Wonderland cover. Oops. Sharp eyes, Scott.<br /><br />Thanks, Karen! Interesting point.<br /><br />Oh, and Rob, I'm not young enough to be your daughter, but thanks. ;)Ann Voss Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141783064748972033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-70938983488219026472014-08-05T11:07:04.340-05:002014-08-05T11:07:04.340-05:00"This offer won't last for long."
T..."This offer won't last for long."<br /><br />That's what she said. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-59559060090010499662014-08-05T11:01:35.329-05:002014-08-05T11:01:35.329-05:00Is it "Melissa DuChamp" or "Melinda...Is it "Melissa DuChamp" or "Melinda DuChamp"? Just noticed the difference in names on the covers displayed in the post...Scotthttp://scottdyson.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-87503016799035290322014-08-05T10:37:05.597-05:002014-08-05T10:37:05.597-05:00I'm such a prude I had to read this blog post ...I'm such a prude I had to read this blog post from between my fingers. <br /><br />Congrats to everyone for the great success. NWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08889345003803943962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-50474377194651145402014-08-04T22:24:01.645-05:002014-08-04T22:24:01.645-05:00OK. I'm so excited about reading these, my bra...OK. I'm so excited about reading these, my brain's sex receptor cells have taken over, sapping my memory of how to get these files from my laptop to Kindle Fire HD. Arrrggg. Ouch, another electro-synapse from brain sex zone, "Hurry dumb-ass!"<br />Anybody help? Oooops. Finally remembered to email to my XXX_69@kindle.com addy. Aaaaah. At last all downloaded. Opened each, read a few pages. This is gonna be fun readin'. Gotta go. May cum back later and report. Maybe not!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650618703761755628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-34988022257991119902014-08-04T20:55:59.942-05:002014-08-04T20:55:59.942-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650618703761755628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-56474105064009864982014-08-04T19:49:57.865-05:002014-08-04T19:49:57.865-05:00Thanks, Karen! :)Thanks, Karen! :)JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-81917628537892998482014-08-04T19:31:23.608-05:002014-08-04T19:31:23.608-05:00I'm annoyed at you now. Not only do I have my...I'm annoyed at you now. Not only do I have my own book I should be working on. I'm halfway through Michelle Sagara's Cast in Flame, and now I have these sitting, laughing at me to read them. I'm supposed to be writing dammit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08750425379922238031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-199777921507835082014-08-04T19:05:00.582-05:002014-08-04T19:05:00.582-05:00O-...kay..., I've never tried to do straight c...O-...kay..., I've never tried to do straight comments on erotica before.<br /><br />First, since it seems I really CAN'T turn off my editorial eye, no matter what I'm reading, here are some typos to look for in Beanstalk: <br />"Lucidna" for "Lucinda"<br />"my signing isn't enough" for "my singing isn't enough"<br /><br />Second, and more importantly, here's some actual criticism.<br /><br />Now, I'm no expert on erotica, esp. the current variety. For what it's worth, I do enjoy the amusing self-referential humor but I'm not so sure about the smorgasbord approach. A little narrative with one-of-everything makes sure you're inclusive, but it doesn't do much for, um, focus. It's as if you had an amusing story that had a detective and then it had a rocket ship, and then a cowboy came by, and then Harvey-the-pooka showed up.<br /><br />What I mean is, it's sort of a sub-genre problem. You're probably turning on lots of people a little bit, but by not settling on a more restricted focus (perhaps branded by series) you're also probably making it easy for a lot of people to ignore most of the incidents, and that may drop them out of the mood.<br /><br />I realize there's precedent for this sort of thing, and one size doesn't fit everyone, but to my mind I think the variety is more dilutive than satisfying.<br /><br />Just one opinion... A version of "leaving out the boring bits" for the less broadly inclined.<br /><br />Otherwise, well done and I'll be leaving reviews soon.<br />Karen Myershttp://www.hollowlands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-35336812024140196472014-08-04T18:47:01.590-05:002014-08-04T18:47:01.590-05:00Hi there. I have to read these books because I w...Hi there. I have to read these books because I want to know what edging is. Too many things are coming to mind without googling it and since this is Joe's book, it could be anything.<br />Still love me some Joe, even if I'm not screaming your name as often.<br />:)cinisajoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-91827283716174360592014-08-04T17:04:34.758-05:002014-08-04T17:04:34.758-05:00Haven't had a titillating offer like that in q...Haven't had a titillating offer like that in quite some time.Karen Myershttp://www.hollowlands.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-60648711148721375952014-08-04T15:19:26.404-05:002014-08-04T15:19:26.404-05:00I guess I'm something of a prude, although I g...I guess I'm something of a prude, although I got my start in fiction by writing "erotica" for men's magazines.<br /><br />But a few years back, when I was looking to break into the lucrative romantic suspense scene, Ann helped me out by sending me one of her Harlequin Intrigue manuscripts. I was a bit surprised, to say the least, by the explicitness of the sex scenes—and to know they had come from a woman who is probably young enough to be my daughter...<br /><br />Anyway, I have no doubt that these books are very hot indeed. And I'm only now learning that this is one of Joe's pen names.<br /><br />I've always liked the idea of pen names and have a few myself. :)Rob Gregory Brownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785299355462748009noreply@blogger.com