And Another Flame War Begins

Very interesting post going on at Dear Author. First, I have a thing for brainy woman, and that is Jane of Dear Author. She speaks legal.

Anyway, the post started off just mentioning that Ellora's Cave, big erotic publisher, was suing Borders. And then the owner showed up, and then her attorney, I presume her attorney, and then all hell broke loose.

Grab a drink and popcorn, you might be there for a while. http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2009/01/08/elloras-cave-sues-borders-for-1000000/

The Writing Process

For a while there I thought I had mine nailed down. I get the first line and then I'd write the story like a maniac. And then the next book came along and I stalled out by chapter three. I became more cautious of writing down that first line. I figured if it came back to me--like the old adage goes--then it was meant to be. Of course, that worked only once and then I found myself plotting out the first turning points. Of course after a longer while that didn't work.

So, now I'm on the brink of finishing an unfinished ms and seeing that this process is going to be different, again. Starting smack-dab in the middle of the book doesn't excite me as opening up a blank document. I'm going to have to fall in love with the story to care enough to get to The End. I'm going to have to find a way to get my characters out of limbo.

Strange, but it's the reason why I love writing. Each book is another challenge. What worked before sure as hell isn't going to work again. I hate the same-ol-same feeling. But, I can admit it's irritating to find what works for this book.

So, tell me, do you have a different writing process with each book or has it stayed the same since you first started writing?