I can’t tell you how many rejection letters I’ve gotten that said, “This is great but it’s too romance-y for suspense but not romance-y enough for romance. ::sigh::

Kara, have you had those published? If so, do you think it’s because you suddenly had the “sweet-spot epiphany” or did the industry just catch up to you?

I do the same thing. For a while I read everything I can get my hands on from one author, then burn out and never touch them again. I did it with Tony Hillerman, and Robert Ludlum, among others.

I have read some Stephen King. He is an incredible writer and his character building is awesome, but I’m just not into horror that much so never went overboard with him. However, if you’ve never read his book on writing (On Writing) get thee to Amazon immediately! It’s my favorite writing book of all time.

I can’t tell you how many rejection letters I’ve gotten that said, “This is great but it’s too romance-y for suspense but not romance-y enough for romance. ::sigh::