My uncle asked me this question the other day. I actually get this question pretty often from friends or family members who don’t see me that much. My response is pretty much always the same, “I’m writing one now.”

Because I am. Generally, I’m either plotting a book, writing my ten pages a day, revising, doing copy edits, or, well, I think you get the idea. I don’t take months off in between projects (okay, well, if I’m not on a deadline, I do take a small break at Christmas). I usually take a few days off to let my mind cool–and to let other story ideas start to play out. Once those ideas take solid enough form, I’m back at the laptop.

When I was at my local RWA meeting, one of my chapter members was telling me about a lady she knew who wrote a book 30 years ago and hasn’t written another one since then. Writer’s block? I don’t know. If so, I’d say pretty severe writer’s block.

I’m not the type of writer who can go for 30 years in between stories. I need to write. It channels my energy, sharpens my focus, and, well, makes me happy.

But that’s just me.

I’m blogging over at The Bradford Bunch about this topic today. If you get a chance, stop by and let me know what you think.

Back in the day (I love beginning stories with those words), I was a pretty good softball pitcher. Sure, I didn’t have Olympic type skills or anything, but I could throw one fast ball. The tricky “curveballs”–well, those weren’t my specialty.

I’ve been thinking about curveballs today. Life throws those a lot, huh? Like…oh, when on Wednesday night, Life decided to be funny and toss me a ball–and make my refrigerator stop working in the middle of the night. Fun-ny. I’d just gone grocery shopping the day before, but, alas, the food in the fridge was not meant to be saved–because, of course, the repairman couldn’t come out yesterday. Oh, no. But at least he made it today, and after a trip to the grocery story–where I got to drive the “RED CAR!! (as my son likes to call the buggy designed to resemble a car) and I narrowly avoided side-swiping a good twenty other shoppers–the fridge is restocked and life is back on track.

Curveballs.

In my writing, I like to add curveballs. Like to drop those unexpected (and not always pleasant) surprises onto my characters. I enjoy creating their reactions–then creating more conflict. Drama, baby.

Oh, yeah, I love curveballs in writing. In real-life? Not so much.

I’m blogging over at Fresh Fiction today. My topic: Why write romance? If you’d like to add your reasons for writing or reading romance, drop by!

I’m over at the Brava blog today, talking about my upcoming release, HOTTER AFTER MIDNIGHT, and…I’m giving away one of my remaining ARCs. If you get a chance, drop by for a chance to win!