tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post4580325075675031108..comments2024-01-27T20:54:06.726-08:00Comments on Once Written, Twice Shy: Q & A with CALISA RHOSERebecca J. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-52488740976541410832012-02-04T07:26:15.250-08:002012-02-04T07:26:15.250-08:00There are one or two words I just absolutely will ...There are one or two words I just absolutely will not use. Anything using God's name in vain. The F word is one I just feel uncomfortable using, I literally cringe. When one of my characters threw that word out I tried to replace it and he won't let me... I guess he likes it. lol<br /><br />Thanks for having me here Becca! It's been a fun learning experience!Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-48756252089484176752012-02-03T18:57:27.996-08:002012-02-03T18:57:27.996-08:00Hey Calisa, thanks so much for coming on today. Yo...Hey Calisa, thanks so much for coming on today. You gave a great interview. You said writing curse words is tough for you? I remember the first time I used the F word, then had to read the scene to my critique group. I whispered "that" word. Now, however, it's no big deal to use it or say it. LOL.Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-3448886791399641762012-02-03T17:19:14.122-08:002012-02-03T17:19:14.122-08:00Thank you Tina. I appreciate your response. It rea...Thank you Tina. I appreciate your response. It really feels good being acknowledged for something you work so hard at, no matter how terrified you are along with it. lolCalisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-77733753611258780222012-02-03T16:45:06.553-08:002012-02-03T16:45:06.553-08:00Great interview, ladies. I so agree with Joelene, ...Great interview, ladies. I so agree with Joelene, I can see you in Poppy. And I can identify with your comment, "I was amped after reading that scene, I love attention, the spotlight- just don’t look at me!" We aren't use to being the center of attention, but it feels so good when you're getting such a positive response. Hugs, girl. Cheers to your continued success.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251531547727119406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-65419448953511866312012-02-03T14:46:56.123-08:002012-02-03T14:46:56.123-08:00I think my mother would have enjoyed reading one o...I think my mother would have enjoyed reading one of my books! I envy all who have had that. She didn't read romance, preferred sci-fi, but she would have read mine just because it was mine. Thanks for sharing Susan.Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-53957041845139845492012-02-03T13:14:24.628-08:002012-02-03T13:14:24.628-08:00Hi, Calisa! I was painfully shy when I was young a...Hi, Calisa! I was painfully shy when I was young and, while I was a daydreamer imagining all sorts of stories, I wouldn't dare send a story out for anyone to read. I came to reading romance late, writing it even later. Never thought I could write a sex scene, but with help from my critique group, I learned how to get it right. My mom even read the one in my first book. lol<br /><br />Never read one of them out loud though!Susan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-68534582787739874952012-02-03T11:27:46.230-08:002012-02-03T11:27:46.230-08:00I have to run a couple of errands for a bit. Keep ...I have to run a couple of errands for a bit. Keep sharing your shy markers and I'll be back soon!Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-71229927927329472282012-02-03T11:26:48.325-08:002012-02-03T11:26:48.325-08:00Yep, Lo. Curse words are another one I still strug...Yep, Lo. Curse words are another one I still struggle with other than the occasional damn/hell. Not me, hard to pull out of me. lol Thanks for sharing your difficulties lady!Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-68518562119262799452012-02-03T11:09:21.996-08:002012-02-03T11:09:21.996-08:00Hi, Calisa:)...loved your description of how you t...Hi, Calisa:)...loved your description of how you took the jump to write a sex scene:):) When you dove, you dove big didn't you??!!:)<br />I think it's difficult for a lot of writers...I still have to push myself to release my collar and run with a sexual scene, or use curse words. <br />Congratulations on taking the leap, and finding the safety net:)<br />LoLoretta Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992133163167526850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-65273638609196286292012-02-03T08:57:32.647-08:002012-02-03T08:57:32.647-08:00Wow. I never considered that, Joelene. I can see t...Wow. I never considered that, Joelene. I can see that in my characters now that you mention it. :) I'm blessed to have the very best of you all waiting with my net and I hope I'm there and strong for you, as well. Thanks Hon.Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-54009339354915413622012-02-03T08:41:52.639-08:002012-02-03T08:41:52.639-08:00wish I'd been there to see you read that scene...wish I'd been there to see you read that scene! Yes, I think you're shy but it comes across as a beautiful innocence in your writing. Poppy's character has this, as does Sam. The nice thing is when we "jump" in this business, there's plenty of us on the ground holding the safety net. we're never alone. You're doing great.Joelene Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14860124133578476836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-65286349114111764472012-02-03T08:40:25.014-08:002012-02-03T08:40:25.014-08:00Yeah... sorry about throwing you to the Twitter wo...Yeah... sorry about throwing you to the Twitter wolves babe! But look what it did for you! :DCalisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-88166747810009608652012-02-03T08:39:12.050-08:002012-02-03T08:39:12.050-08:00LOL Ally. It was my regular rwa chapter meeting an...LOL Ally. It was my regular rwa chapter meeting and Sharon graciously agreed to give advice on sex scenes after a lop discussion a few months prior to it caught her interest. I learned so much from her just listening as she read others work and commented on them (good thing because I barely remember reading mine or what she said about it!). She is a master at the art of writing romance for sure.Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-52962616011385903132012-02-03T08:23:42.330-08:002012-02-03T08:23:42.330-08:00Fun post Calisa....I'm pretty shy myself...unt...Fun post Calisa....I'm pretty shy myself...until I get to know you, then watch out...lol.christine warnerhttp://christine-warner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-62536641252056134472012-02-03T08:14:08.722-08:002012-02-03T08:14:08.722-08:00So far I've been able to dodge those meetings ...So far I've been able to dodge those meetings where people read their work aloud and critique one another in person (both of my crit groups are online for a reason!). I'm impressed you were able to do it -- in front of a NYT bestselling author AND a sex scene to boot. You rock!Ally Broadfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089318102030393586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-57375818966380776052012-02-03T08:13:29.316-08:002012-02-03T08:13:29.316-08:00It's great you started a group, AJ. That is de...It's great you started a group, AJ. That is definitely a way to learn to be comfortable speaking. When I was in high school there was a boy who always came to me to write his speeches for speech class. Oddly, I never had to read any of my own speeches aloud that year. I think it would have helped a lot today if I had. Thanks!Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-27508474697306974472012-02-03T08:06:59.272-08:002012-02-03T08:06:59.272-08:00Reading sex scenes to your critique bunch, ouch.
I...Reading sex scenes to your critique bunch, ouch.<br />I think I'd edit as I wrote if I knew I had to do that.<br />You're a brave woman.<br />Thanks for the terrific post and interview.Sandy L. Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867368880872871814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-24873671905599685292012-02-03T08:02:54.865-08:002012-02-03T08:02:54.865-08:00Very insightful, Calisa. I wouldn't have thou...Very insightful, Calisa. I wouldn't have thought of you as shy. You carry yourself with confidence :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961321728324804195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-21439357125426807002012-02-03T07:26:36.172-08:002012-02-03T07:26:36.172-08:00GAK! Standing in front of crowds to read. Not my i...GAK! Standing in front of crowds to read. Not my idea of a good time either, Calisa. However, I recently started a local writers group here in my hometown and have now been forced to read in front of a group. I feel the more practice I get, the easier it becomes. But reading a sex scene? I give you oodles of credit! Great job and a big ol' high five! You go girl!AJ Nuesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010557416505335378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-67120292037778667702012-02-03T07:05:52.581-08:002012-02-03T07:05:52.581-08:00LOL That should have given you all sorts of inspir...LOL That should have given you all sorts of inspiration Callie! I can't wait to read more of your awesomeness when life allows me to read anything at all again. I miss your lovely voice!Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-57460019338807764272012-02-03T07:01:37.844-08:002012-02-03T07:01:37.844-08:00Thanks for commiserating, Joanne! It was nerve-wra...Thanks for commiserating, Joanne! It was nerve-wracking but SO worth it! Keep taking those baby steps and we'll get there together. :)Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-42730953041710755242012-02-03T07:00:05.275-08:002012-02-03T07:00:05.275-08:00I find it much easier to speak in front of a group...I find it much easier to speak in front of a group when I'm not the subject of discussion. LOL Thanks for the wishes, Alison!Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-36737307801901898302012-02-03T06:58:26.125-08:002012-02-03T06:58:26.125-08:00I know what you mean, Diana. I was room mother, do...I know what you mean, Diana. I was room mother, do everything mother and founder of the PTC in one of my dds' schools. Hard to hide away when you're in charge of everything in your kids' lives. Nice to see you here. I actually have your post over at Ruby Slippers open to read right this minute. When my visitors leave her you should check out Diana's post here: http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/less-is-best/Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-4231344297509486482012-02-03T06:54:58.223-08:002012-02-03T06:54:58.223-08:00Hey Calisa. Just did a sex scene yesterday for my...Hey Calisa. Just did a sex scene yesterday for my WIP. The only problem was I was working as a substitute teacher, and it was a bit disconcerting to be writing 'hot' as I stared at a classroom full of hormonally challenged teenagers.Calliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109239327871560240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-63772605549649239582012-02-03T06:53:21.142-08:002012-02-03T06:53:21.142-08:00Hi Gale! I agree. Never thought about it that way,...Hi Gale! I agree. Never thought about it that way, but if we spend so much time inside our heads, we don't develop those social communication skills needed in a face to face situation. Thanks for coming by and clearing that up! :)Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.com