Lori Foster
Good morning, Adam!
I'm not sure how it is for most authors, but for me about 80% of the need to write is that a story is in my head demanding to be put on paper. There are always a dozen characters speaking to me, so I tend to go with the one who speaks the loudest and most often - and that's almost always the male protagonist.
Another 10% is my sense of responsibility to fulfill a contract. :-D I get contracts for books well in advance of actually writing them. For instance, right now I have 5 books outstanding in contracts - meaning I owe my publisher 5 books.
The other 10% would the enjoyment of getting paid. lol.
Going back to the characters talking to me, they spark from everywhere - I've gotten story ideas from commercials, music, movies, taking a walk, being on vacation... once from seeing people in another car on the highway. There's this little "hmm, what if?" that happens, and a character grabs that question and runs with it.
I'm fortunate that I rarely lack the motivation to write. Actually, it's just the opposite. When I'm busy with other things and *can't* write, it drives me nuts. Writing is my favorite routine when all is going well, and it's my escape when things are not. :-)
Thanks for the question!
I'm not sure how it is for most authors, but for me about 80% of the need to write is that a story is in my head demanding to be put on paper. There are always a dozen characters speaking to me, so I tend to go with the one who speaks the loudest and most often - and that's almost always the male protagonist.
Another 10% is my sense of responsibility to fulfill a contract. :-D I get contracts for books well in advance of actually writing them. For instance, right now I have 5 books outstanding in contracts - meaning I owe my publisher 5 books.
The other 10% would the enjoyment of getting paid. lol.
Going back to the characters talking to me, they spark from everywhere - I've gotten story ideas from commercials, music, movies, taking a walk, being on vacation... once from seeing people in another car on the highway. There's this little "hmm, what if?" that happens, and a character grabs that question and runs with it.
I'm fortunate that I rarely lack the motivation to write. Actually, it's just the opposite. When I'm busy with other things and *can't* write, it drives me nuts. Writing is my favorite routine when all is going well, and it's my escape when things are not. :-)
Thanks for the question!
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Debra
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Lori Foster:
Hi--I am a long time fan and am looking forward to Cannon's story and the rest of the new series. How many books will the new series be--which of the Buckhorn kids' story will be next and will you write anymore as L.L. Foster? I really enjoyed your urban fantasy series. By the way, Dash's book was very good. Thank you.
Shelley
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Lori Foster:
Ok now I'm embarrassed. I sent lora the message that was for you and vice versa. I finished reading the men of honor series. Loved Dare and Trace. Will we hear from any of them again? Are they carried over in another series? If not do you have any other books simular to the honor books? And sooo looking forward to the new ultimate book!! Your amazing at what you do!!
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