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Category Archives: Language
A funny thing happened while trying to be serious…#humor
I think I have a good sense of humor. My humor is dry, occasionally a little silly. I find comedy in something I see or hear, in noticing the irony or coincidences. I wish I could be funny “on cue.” … Continue reading
Posted in Language, Life 101, Romance writing
Tagged Alien Mate, alien romance, Aton, Caid, Cara Bristol, cupcakes, Dakonian Alien Mail Order Brides, Darak, humor, humor in romance, humor in science fiction, Intergalactic Dating Agency, mail order brides, romantic comedy, science fiction romance, sense of humor
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What makes a book a ‘fast’ or ‘slow’ read?
I’ve been reading a science fiction romance this past week. It is very well written and clever. I’m impressed by the writer’s imagination and execution. As an author, when I read another’s book, I usually think one of two things: … Continue reading
An updated Naughty Words for Nice Writers thesaurus available now
800 MORE synonyms than the first edition A dozen new categories/sections Amazon Buy Link Two years ago, I published the first edition of Naughty Words for Nice Writers. The sex scene thesaurus developed out of my need for functional, usable synonyms. … Continue reading
Play the Oxymoron Game & enter to win a $10 Amazon gift card #giveaway
Oxymoron is such a harsh sounding word; I think maybe it’s the “moron” part. But, I love the concept and the effect. An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which the words seem to contradict each other. Years ago, author … Continue reading
Posted in Contests, Language
Tagged Cara Bristol, Destiny's Chance, oxymorons, paranormal romance, reader contest, reincarnation
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For authors: 3 tips for writing a HOT sex scene
It take finesse to write a sex scene. I often find that writing one takes more time than any other kind of scene. And while writing one sex scene is challenging enough, writing several (three, four, even five) per erotic … Continue reading
#SpankA2Z: Q is for Qua, favorite Q words, #Scrabble
Welcome to day 17 of the 2nd Annual Spanking A to Z blog challenge. Throughout June, spanking fiction authors will post a blog corresponding to a different letter of the alphabet, beginning with A and ending with Z. Many of … Continue reading
Posted in Language, Life 101, SpankA2Z
Tagged board games, Cara Bristol, Q words, qua, Scrabble, SpankA2Z
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#SpankA2Z: O is for orgasm
Welcome to day 15 of the 2nd Annual Spanking A to Z blog challenge–we’re at the mid-point! Throughout June, spanking fiction authors will post a blog corresponding to a different letter of the alphabet, beginning with A and ending with … Continue reading
#SpankA2Z: J is for author, publishing JARGON
Welcome to day 10 of the 2nd Annual Spanking A to Z blog challenge. Throughout June, spanking fiction authors will post a blog corresponding to a different letter of the alphabet, beginning with A and ending with Z. Many of … Continue reading
Posted in Language, SpankA2Z
Tagged author jargon, author lingo, publishing, publishing jargon, spanking fiction jargon
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Why do people have sex? #WriteTip #SexScenes
Why do people have sex? Hint: It’s not about horniness. Of course, sometimes the reason can be that simple: to scratch an itch, but often there is a strong emotional component that is expressed sexually. People engage in sexual intercourse … Continue reading
The problem with purple headed yogurt slingers…
I was putting the finishing touches to Naughty Words for Nice Writers, A Sexual and Spanking Thesaurus, when my husband, who had gone to breakfast with the guys called me. (They’d obviously been talking about the book). Husband: Do you … Continue reading
