Gerri’s Comments (group member since Oct 21, 2012)

Gerri’s comments from the Ask Gerri Brousseau group.

I'm so excited! My second novel, According to Legend, is releasing on March 6, 2013. It will be available on Kindle Select at a reduced price. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as you enjoyed A Pirate's Ransom. If you do get the opportunity to read it, I would love it if you would do a review. Please keep a look out for an upcoming contest. Thanks for stopping by.

I have a question for you ... if you are a writer, how do you come up with the names for your characters? As a reader, how much does a characters name matter to you in relation to who they are?

Thanks, Roberta. I'm looking forward to it as well.

Roberta wrote: "How have you found a balance between your writing time, time spent on all the social media sites such as facebook, personal blog, other writing sites to promote yourself and platform?"

Hi Roberta,
I give myself permission to be out of balance. Right now I'm unemployed so it works to my advantage. Once I go back to work, things will change. I also take a week or two off between books to clear my mind. It helps me decide which story I will write next. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

Penny wrote: "It does answer my question! You're much more contemplative than I am, I often write first and think later! :)"

Thinking first helps cut down a lot on the edit process. ;)

Marian wrote: "Gerri, I loved A Pirate's Ransom. When does your next book come out?"

Thanks, Marian. The next book, "According to Legend" will come out in November. It's a time-travel romance which has a prophecy, a quest, a love triangle and a wolf!

Penny wrote: "Hi Gerri,

This is probably a pretty common question, but I'm wondering if you have a specific process when you write.It's interesting to hear the ways different people develop stories.

Thanks,
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Hi Penny,
Thanks for sstopping by. When I have an idea for a story, I generally let it stew around in my mind for a while. When I know the beginning, turning point and how it will end, I begin writing. I do not have an outline. I usually allow my characters to tell their story. I write fast, no editing. I edit only after I have completed the book. Hope this answers your question.