PATRICIA... thank you! I struggled with back story as an opening, yet I felt it was necessary for readers to know where Safia was coming from, and her connection to Riley. Telling that in conversation wouldn't have the impact I wanted. Readers never 'see' how the guys are so deeply connected, except in Fight Fire With Fire. Lisa White--a new reader! Yeah! Makes it worth it, girl. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts after you've read FFWF. I'd be interested in everyone's, really. I swear I don't take a deep breath till a reader emails me. If you go to Babesinbookland.com, you can read the openings of all the Dragon One books, and get to know the team. Thanks for commenting everyone!
JANET... funny you mention HIT HARD because Viva was easy to write, I gave her my sense of humor and what my husband calls 'constantly flapping your jibs.' =)
ROSEMARY, thank you!!! So you're the one? lol. I logged on this morning and lost internet seconds later. It just came back on. Heads should roll! ALYSON... I ALWAYS need a back up plan. Most of the time, I struggle with a plot to keep it fast and furious. Only a couple came with the big bang. You know, that one idea that nearly plots its self. Too rare. Wishing for one now. I map out plots in detail, since the stories are complicated, *I* need it to keep it all straight.
Thanks all. Cheryl, the historicals? that was a LONG time ago girl. Recently, I've tried to get back to writing one. History is my first love and and I keep pulling more and more bits into my contemporaries. =) Guess you can't hide from your first love, eh?