Ann Ocean
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Penelope Douglas:
It seems like there are a lot of books out there that you can almost predict the ending half way through. Even with HEA novels, how do you keep from writing stories that are predictable?
Penelope Douglas
Oh, gosh, that's a good question. Many would say Bully was extremely predictable, and hopefully I've grown as a writer, because I don't as many comments like that anymore.
I guess the key is to make sure you have your ending before you start writing. That way you can slowly dole out the clues as the story progresses once you already know where it's going. One of the best feelings for me is watching a movie or reading a book and, at the very end, needing to go back and reread or re-watch to re-digest all the hints now I know what the ending is. It's like getting a second chance to experience the story for the first time again.
So yes, have your ending or the twist before you write.
Thanks for the question!
I guess the key is to make sure you have your ending before you start writing. That way you can slowly dole out the clues as the story progresses once you already know where it's going. One of the best feelings for me is watching a movie or reading a book and, at the very end, needing to go back and reread or re-watch to re-digest all the hints now I know what the ending is. It's like getting a second chance to experience the story for the first time again.
So yes, have your ending or the twist before you write.
Thanks for the question!
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Aisha-Kimberly Hashmi
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Penelope Douglas:
I don't have a question, I just wanted to let you know I have read all your books and I found them to be very good. Thanks for all your hard work and for sharing that work with us. When will your next book be more out, and if we have only audiobooks, how can we get a 'signed' copy, lol?
LellaBella
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Penelope Douglas:
I don't really have a question, just wanted to leave you a thank you note of sorts.. I'm currently OBSESSED with all things Penelope Douglas and your books! I recently discovered you & DEVOURED your stuff!! Especially the Fall Away series, the Devil's Night series (which I'm going to be waiting not so patiently for) & Punk 57 (OMFG) Because HOLY NOVELS BATMAN!! These books have ruined me in the best way possible!!?
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