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I don’t know, but I heard some one say that they could actually smell their eyeballs burning with laser surgery…whether it’s effective or not, that right there just makes me think…um…nay nay.
I agree with you that the majority of writers follow along the path of the story they feel is the right path for that story.
I think writing the ‘Tempted’ scene could be a fun thing but at the same time I’m wary of changing the dynamic of a story to fulfill a reader’s desires which I think if you did the scene, it would.
There’s a fine line between writing and writing to please the readers. Of course you want the readers to like your work but I think it’s important you stick to the story you want to write and don’t try and cater to them.
If they love your work, they’ll love that about it too.
Megan~~my Mom had lasik surgery a couple of years ago….she’d worn glasses for most of her life. She LOVES it!! It took her a few weeks to get used to it, but now she says whe wished she would have had it done long before now.
Doesn’t summer just make that song The Boys of Summer by Don Henley run through your mind??
I really like to revisit charachters and see what’s up with their lives….and get caught up. I also love to revisit communties…..
But although sometimes I might not be crazy about how a book ends, I’m not a fan of changing a book. The charachters to me are people…and this is what happened, and that’s that. As a reader, it’s done for me. It totally screws me up when authors do alternate endings or rewrites that change major things, lol.
Please don’t write the additional scene for Tempted.
I thought that it ended just the way it should and stayed true to the characters, and like you said I don’t think it really matters what they would have said to each other when we already know the outcome.
If you were to do a novella about Tempted, I would rather it be what there story is after the choices that they both made, and how it affected their marriage.
I don’t think that you need to write the scene. It doesn’t matter what was said. Just the outcome. However I do think that if you were to write it, it should be after Naked is released. That’s my opinion.
I think one of the main reasons I really fell in love with your writing was the re-visiting of old characters. I mean I love your writing style and sense humor, but that is what made me a big fan. I love the common thread that find within some of you books. It’s like running a crossed an old beloved photo that you’ve not seen in years.
As far as short stories and novellas go, I adore them. I love to get a chance to go back and revisit a scene or a character that hasn’t totally been flushed out. I’d LOVE a little Tempted Novella or short story. I’d really like to know what happened to Anne and James, how they moved on from what happened. Can they go back to being happy? Would they have a children? I guess Tempted is hands down my favorite novel of yours, and that’s probably why I’m so crazy about this idea. And by the way…I loved the ending, even if it wasn’t happily ever after. I’m done rambling, I promise!
Personally, I like the fact that you revisit previous characters. It means that their story isn’t finished the moment I get to the end of a book, but that they continue to ‘exist’ in a sense and lead their lives even though the main story about them has come to an end. It’s like catching up with old friends.
I guess this means I also belong to the ‘pro-writing-the-extra-scene camp’, as I always like knowing what’s going on in characters’ heads and everything they do when I read a book featuring them. An extra Tempted scene wouldn’t have to change the story dynamic, just give more insight into how it ended and why it ended the way it did.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the signed copy of “Deeper” I’ve never won anything before. I was dancen around my house when I opened this package. SOOO GREAT, Thanks again.
I love that you revisit characters. I really enjoy finding out a bit more about characters and the connection to other characters in your novels. Even if it is as brief as the appearance of Joe and Sadie in Deeper, it is great to see the characters I love appear again.
I can not wait to read Alex’s story, and I would love a follow-up to Tempted.
I absolutely love it when you(or any author for that matter) revisits characters. It’s like reconnecting with an old friend, remembering them and learning more about them. I’ve been waiting to hear something about Sadie and Joe ever since I finished Broken.
I going to have to go against writing that extra scene about the conversation from Tempted. I agree with you. It doesn’t matter what was said; the decision had been made. They could have said chicken salad. It doesn’t add anything to the story. However, if you write it, I will read it. And an update/revisit on Anne and James would be great.
I am another that likes to see characters resurface. Like you said, the character is still out there unless they died. It’s not so far fetched for them to turn up in other places. While not everything I read is continuing stories, I do look forward to some books more than others because I want to find out what is happening with peripheral characters from a previous book.
As for the extra scene? Do it if you want to but don’t feel you have to. I love that you don’t write happy endings because really? They don’t actually exist. Happy moments do.
Hi, Megan. Hmm. I am having mixed feeling about the Tempted scene. One one hand, I would love to read about what was said, but on the other hand, I don’t really think it matters. It would be a nice little extra for sure. As for laser eye surgery, I have been thinking about it, too. It sounds like we have similar vision, haha. Anyway, the only thing really holding me back is that I’ve heard that you can smell your eyes burning. And frankly, that is not something I am interested in smelling. Ever.As for revisiting characters, I personally think we are long overdue for some Sadie and Joe.
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I don’t know, but I heard some one say that they could actually smell their eyeballs burning with laser surgery…whether it’s effective or not, that right there just makes me think…um…nay nay.
I agree with you that the majority of writers follow along the path of the story they feel is the right path for that story.
I think writing the ‘Tempted’ scene could be a fun thing but at the same time I’m wary of changing the dynamic of a story to fulfill a reader’s desires which I think if you did the scene, it would.
There’s a fine line between writing and writing to please the readers. Of course you want the readers to like your work but I think it’s important you stick to the story you want to write and don’t try and cater to them.
If they love your work, they’ll love that about it too.
by Nancy June 18th, 2009 at 11:45 amMegan~~my Mom had lasik surgery a couple of years ago….she’d worn glasses for most of her life. She LOVES it!! It took her a few weeks to get used to it, but now she says whe wished she would have had it done long before now.
by Melissa June 18th, 2009 at 1:18 pmDoesn’t summer just make that song The Boys of Summer by Don Henley run through your mind??
I really like to revisit charachters and see what’s up with their lives….and get caught up. I also love to revisit communties…..
But although sometimes I might not be crazy about how a book ends, I’m not a fan of changing a book. The charachters to me are people…and this is what happened, and that’s that. As a reader, it’s done for me. It totally screws me up when authors do alternate endings or rewrites that change major things, lol.
Hey Megan,
Please don’t write the additional scene for Tempted.
I thought that it ended just the way it should and stayed true to the characters, and like you said I don’t think it really matters what they would have said to each other when we already know the outcome.
If you were to do a novella about Tempted, I would rather it be what there story is after the choices that they both made, and how it affected their marriage.
by Booklover1335 June 18th, 2009 at 1:59 pmIt looks like you have tons going on….
With regards to lasik I can’t say anything since I’ve never had it…Good luck if you do decide to have it…
by Savannah Chase June 18th, 2009 at 2:31 pmI don’t think that you need to write the scene. It doesn’t matter what was said. Just the outcome. However I do think that if you were to write it, it should be after Naked is released. That’s my opinion.
by Sara June 18th, 2009 at 8:43 pmI think one of the main reasons I really fell in love with your writing was the re-visiting of old characters. I mean I love your writing style and sense humor, but that is what made me a big fan. I love the common thread that find within some of you books. It’s like running a crossed an old beloved photo that you’ve not seen in years.
As far as short stories and novellas go, I adore them. I love to get a chance to go back and revisit a scene or a character that hasn’t totally been flushed out. I’d LOVE a little Tempted Novella or short story. I’d really like to know what happened to Anne and James, how they moved on from what happened. Can they go back to being happy? Would they have a children? I guess Tempted is hands down my favorite novel of yours, and that’s probably why I’m so crazy about this idea. And by the way…I loved the ending, even if it wasn’t happily ever after. I’m done rambling, I promise!
by Heidi June 18th, 2009 at 9:51 pmPersonally, I like the fact that you revisit previous characters. It means that their story isn’t finished the moment I get to the end of a book, but that they continue to ‘exist’ in a sense and lead their lives even though the main story about them has come to an end. It’s like catching up with old friends.
by Aniek June 19th, 2009 at 5:08 amI guess this means I also belong to the ‘pro-writing-the-extra-scene camp’, as I always like knowing what’s going on in characters’ heads and everything they do when I read a book featuring them. An extra Tempted scene wouldn’t have to change the story dynamic, just give more insight into how it ended and why it ended the way it did.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the signed copy of “Deeper” I’ve never won anything before. I was dancen around my house when I opened this package. SOOO GREAT, Thanks again.
by Carrie June 19th, 2009 at 2:44 pmI LOVE that you revisit previous characters. It’s like running into an old friend.
by Rachael June 19th, 2009 at 9:41 pmI love that you revisit characters. I really enjoy finding out a bit more about characters and the connection to other characters in your novels. Even if it is as brief as the appearance of Joe and Sadie in Deeper, it is great to see the characters I love appear again.
I can not wait to read Alex’s story, and I would love a follow-up to Tempted.
by Stacey M. June 20th, 2009 at 2:14 amI absolutely love it when you(or any author for that matter) revisits characters. It’s like reconnecting with an old friend, remembering them and learning more about them. I’ve been waiting to hear something about Sadie and Joe ever since I finished Broken.
by Si June 21st, 2009 at 4:38 pmI going to have to go against writing that extra scene about the conversation from Tempted. I agree with you. It doesn’t matter what was said; the decision had been made. They could have said chicken salad. It doesn’t add anything to the story. However, if you write it, I will read it. And an update/revisit on Anne and James would be great.
DEEPER was AMAZING….. i love Nick the bad boy… oh and Eddie. I wish it didn’t end….great job…
much love.
by Kathleen June 22nd, 2009 at 12:08 amI am another that likes to see characters resurface. Like you said, the character is still out there unless they died. It’s not so far fetched for them to turn up in other places. While not everything I read is continuing stories, I do look forward to some books more than others because I want to find out what is happening with peripheral characters from a previous book.
As for the extra scene? Do it if you want to but don’t feel you have to. I love that you don’t write happy endings because really? They don’t actually exist. Happy moments do.
by Patty June 23rd, 2009 at 11:21 pmI love how you revisit characters as well because as you said, their stories aren’t finished when the book is over.
My favorite book of yours is Dirty and I’ve loved hearing about Dan and Elle in your other novels (are there babies in the works? haha).
I would love to read more about Anne and James and I don’t think you could possibly write a story/scene that would disappoint.
by Ellen June 26th, 2009 at 3:33 amHi, Megan. Hmm. I am having mixed feeling about the Tempted scene. One one hand, I would love to read about what was said, but on the other hand, I don’t really think it matters. It would be a nice little extra for sure. As for laser eye surgery, I have been thinking about it, too. It sounds like we have similar vision, haha. Anyway, the only thing really holding me back is that I’ve heard that you can smell your eyes burning. And frankly, that is not something I am interested in smelling. Ever.As for revisiting characters, I personally think we are long overdue for some Sadie and Joe.
by Alicia June 29th, 2009 at 5:38 pm@Alicia: EWWWW! Well, when I had my wisdom teeth out, I was awake and I could smell my bone burning, or the tooth or whatever they were drilling….
by Megan Hart June 30th, 2009 at 5:21 pm@Ellen: thanks for reading.
Hmmm, babies for Elle and Dan? Maybe!
by Megan Hart June 30th, 2009 at 5:28 pm