Love, Danger, Homecomings & Heart — Your June Reading Escape Starts Here

Carey Baldwin

8 comments posted.

Re: First Do No Evil (5:54pm July 2, 2012):

Hi Connie! I'm so glad you stopped by!If you do get a chance
to read FDNE I'd love to hear your thoughts. I think it's
hard to strike that balance, and in my case, I had focused
on the plot so much that I knew I needed to fill out the
romance just a touch before the final version. Hopefully it
works!
Anne and Linda,
Thanks for your comments. I think the comments seem headed
in the direction of "be sure it enhances rather than
detracts from story".
Carey

Re: First Do No Evil (11:05am July 2, 2012):

Natasha and Felicia, thanks so much for your input!
Carey

Re: First Do No Evil (12:58pm July 2, 2012):

Sharlene, Thanks for your comment. I think there are many wonderful
novels that do not contain detailed love scenes. For me, for this story, I
wanted the detail. That's why I think it's good to have level of sensuality
spelled out somewhere, so readers can choose what's right for them.
Best,
Carey

Re: First Do No Evil (12:54pm July 2, 2012):

Peggy, you are so right that it is difficult to get the scenes right and not
use purple prose etc. I tried to stay true to the characters, and
sometimes that got uncomfortable with the bad guy. On another note,
my heart is with your family. I know it is in part my hope (as well as my
expectation) that we will have a REAL vaccine soon, and also my own
fears (since I lost my mom to breast cancer) that triggered me to spin
this story.
All my best,
Carey

Re: First Do No Evil (9:47pm July 1, 2012):

Mary Pau and GS Thanks so much for commenting. Without a strong story,
the romance will fall flat. But I love chemistry between the h and h to
make the perfect blend!

Re: First Do No Evil (9:45pm July 1, 2012):

Thank you Mary Chin! I'm so glad you are enjoying the book! I love
hearing that, especially as a debut author.

Re: First Do No Evil (5:29pm July 1, 2012):

Me too Linda!
Right, Pat, and thanks!
Lena and Alyson, you make such good points about how the love scenes can
elucidate how the partners treat one another, and who holds the power.
Thanks!
Carey

Re: First Do No Evil (2:43pm July 1, 2012):

Taryn and Rachel, I have to admit I too, like the Smexy (the smart and sexy)
forms of suspense more than the sweet. But, that said, I agree it isn't
essential. Hey, look at Pride and Prejudice!
Nacomy, I love the idea of readers spontaneously combusting!
Denise, I agree about some books having too many love scenes. I hate to read
a story where sex is used as filler because and isn't much substance.
Maureen, Collen and Cheryl, you make good points. It needs to be in service
of the story. Making the story real and complete is what this is all about!
Thanks for joining the conversation!
Carey