tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post2864910912655831946..comments2024-03-28T22:11:16.021-04:00Comments on Happily Ever After Thoughts: Special Guest Dawn KundaLexi Posthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04124921637508804346noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-24604441481504854042010-10-28T07:12:23.944-04:002010-10-28T07:12:23.944-04:00Lyndee, I'm glad you let me in on your reason ...Lyndee, I'm glad you let me in on your reason for liking trilogies. I can easily see those favorite books taking time to find their way back to the bookcase.<br />And seriously, I will give a lot of thought to creating a trilogy/series. That's why I ask and want to know readers' opinions.<br />Here's a little trivia...Court of Lies was originally the second of a sequel. The first turned out to be the practice novel and hasn't gotten published.Dawn Kundahttp://www.dawnkunda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-13622861655800179872010-10-28T00:33:47.963-04:002010-10-28T00:33:47.963-04:00Dawn,
I have to admit that as a reader I enjoy ser...Dawn,<br />I have to admit that as a reader I enjoy series or trilogies because I become connected to the characters and I hate when I've reached the end of a book and they have to 'leave' me. I've found that when I love a book I tend to let it languish on my counter for a few days or even a week because I don't want say goodbye to them.<br /><br />I like Alexis' idea of the three brother's series. <br /><br />LyndeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-75600558451086641992010-10-26T22:08:02.529-04:002010-10-26T22:08:02.529-04:00Alexis, I think I started writing my first novel, ...Alexis, I think I started writing my first novel, Court of Lies is my second, like many writers where I did many of the "no no's" such as too much description and thinking in the head of the heroine. The first novel was great practice. <br />As I studied the publishing and writing industry, they go well together, I learned to start with action and in the middle of something. Action can be portrayed in dialogue or physical happenings. I just jumped in and took it from there.<br />How do I get rid of all these other single title ideas flitting through my head? Maybe I need to write two books at a time...a series and the stand alones! I need to invent time, too, then. I am thinking about it, and thanks for your encouragement.Dawn Kundahttp://www.dawnkunda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-89806337350832436952010-10-26T20:56:46.497-04:002010-10-26T20:56:46.497-04:00Dawn, I just started reading your book and I have ...Dawn, I just started reading your book and I have to say you certainly started it in the middle of the action! What a great idea! <br />I think you should definitely think about a trilogy. It could always revolve around three brothers, where one is a cop, one an attorney and one a private investigator or a bondsman or social worker or . . . I guess the options are endless :-)Alexis Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399057543619456981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-50655013367665675792010-10-26T19:26:59.306-04:002010-10-26T19:26:59.306-04:00Hi HS (another interesting item:)
You're welc...Hi HS (another interesting item:)<br /><br />You're welcome.<br />All fiction novels, that I'm aware of, do have a statement claiming all characters, settings, etc. are fictional. I did add a disqualifier in the acknowledgments stating that I am solely responsible for any error in the use of the law as I had named a few of the legal personnel that gave me advice.<br />I plan on staying with romantic suspense at this time. And funny you should ask...I've considered a trilogy or series, but honestly most trilogies I've read are connected because a minor character from one novel is the major character in another. Many readers adore this and if they like one they buy them all. It's a great selling point and I should want to do it, but...I have many single title novels in mind. The ideas revolve around law, a touch on politics, and international issues, which I will have to do a lot of fun research. With the political issues, I will do my best to keep it open-minded because everyone has a right to an opinion, and I wouldn't want to insult anyone.<br />A legal series, though, huh? It does sound like a great challenge. Is that something you would like, a series or a trilogy?Dawn Kundahttp://www.dawnkunda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-78382986117144826282010-10-26T13:50:26.938-04:002010-10-26T13:50:26.938-04:00Thanks Dawn. My nickname in HS was Flighty, lol.
...Thanks Dawn. My nickname in HS was Flighty, lol. <br /><br />Do you include a disclosure saying that the characters in this book are fictional, etc to cover yourself? Are you planning a 'law series' with this book as the first? Do you see yourself writing something completely off topic in the future such as paranormal, etc?<br /><br />LyndeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-91687302482931344852010-10-26T07:43:43.190-04:002010-10-26T07:43:43.190-04:00Thanks for your story, Lyndee. You've certain...Thanks for your story, Lyndee. You've certainly worked a lot of venues and I bet it kept your life incredibly busy and interesting.<br />Maybe a touch different that your son wanted a file cabinet, but what a great idea...I would've been a child with one, too, if I had thought of it. <br />And you're right, take life experiences and write about them and it's a perfect duo!Dawn Kundahttp://www.dawnkunda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-13807518002456346632010-10-26T00:31:00.766-04:002010-10-26T00:31:00.766-04:00Dawn,
I understand what you mean about a career ta...Dawn,<br />I understand what you mean about a career taking over your life, and I respect you for having the courage and self-knowledge to take that step away. <br /><br />My ten years as Realtor, Broker, and Broker/Owner of a real estate firm commanded my every waking hour and my kids, starting at age three and four, spent hours in the car with me as I drove advertisement flyers (before email) between brokers, etc. As a result, my children asked for weird things for Christmas gifts, like file folders and brief cases! At age seven my son requested and received a file cabinet for his room, lol. Today he's in sales while my daughter is a research scientist in corp life with lots of file folders on her desk. So somehow my family survived that career. But I have wondered at times if that was the right choice for my life.<br /><br />I've also been a social worker, salesperson selling truck suspensions, president of a doll company, in real estate as mentioned, and since 1999 a writer of newspaper and magazine articles and author of four non-fiction books. <br /><br />For me, writing is the perfect marriage of the two things I like the most: writing and sales. It seems like you have a similar marriage with writing and the law. :)<br /><br />LyndeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-4505374029333172722010-10-25T21:38:34.819-04:002010-10-25T21:38:34.819-04:00Hi Wendy, so glad Court of Lies intrigues you! I ...Hi Wendy, so glad Court of Lies intrigues you! I hope the novel is better than you even expect. Please visit my website afterward and let me know:)Dawn Kundahttp://www.dawnkunda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-50040601639364286462010-10-25T21:34:05.856-04:002010-10-25T21:34:05.856-04:00Lisa, thank you for the congrats! Great way to de...Lisa, thank you for the congrats! Great way to describe romantic suspense, PB and chocolate. I might add a bit of raspberry, also, but I so know what you mean.Dawn Kundahttp://www.dawnkunda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-64137828683955281192010-10-25T20:52:04.437-04:002010-10-25T20:52:04.437-04:00Lyndee, Thanks so much for your compliments and fo...Lyndee, Thanks so much for your compliments and for the wishes for my novel!<br />Now I'm curious and want to ask you what your career exchange was? Or if it's not for public eyes, email me...can I say that?!<br /><br />About law school, first, I loved it and breathed it. And that's all I had time for during school. I knew it would only get worse, timewise, and I guess I decided to gamble on enjoying life a tad versus having work as my life. I was offered an associate position in a law firm after my first semester with the contingency of passing the bar, of course. Still, the things being an attorney could do for my life, there'd be no time to enjoy.<br />No, I don't regret not taking the bar. If I was single...hmmm...maybe, but I'm happily married.Dawn Kundahttp://www.dawnkunda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-46741431751714398212010-10-25T20:35:05.571-04:002010-10-25T20:35:05.571-04:00I feel like a just made a new group of friends!
P...I feel like a just made a new group of friends!<br /><br />Paige,thanks for the encouraging review of Alexis and my chat. As far as if I use true cases, the best I can answer that is that part or some of the issues are from real life. I've changed virtually all the details and do not use any real people. I would never want to incriminate anyone or have a reader think "she's writing about me!" The issue is simply the legal concept that is broken resulting in a crime or crimes.<br />Oops, here I go again...legal issues really thrill me. <br />To keep my stories from getting too serious or simpy about the law, I decided to warm it up with my favorite type of romance and I wanted the characters to have interesting or unique trades or careers.<br />So, my "interesting" characters happened to be in the way of illegal activities and that's how they meshed.<br />I hope you do enjoy Court of Lies, and I'd love to hear from you after!Dawn Kundahttp://www.dawnkunda.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-51217267238611606612010-10-25T18:34:12.228-04:002010-10-25T18:34:12.228-04:00Court of Lies sounds like a fantastic book! Can...Court of Lies sounds like a fantastic book! Can't wait to read it :) <br /><br />Wendy ElyWendy_Elyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192546097862143130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-63436258413809259402010-10-25T13:32:05.446-04:002010-10-25T13:32:05.446-04:00Congratulations on the new career! There's no...Congratulations on the new career! There's nothing better than a bit of romance surrounded by intrigue ... sort of like peanut butter surrounded by chocolate.Dooley Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06957214398261154034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-33387581218164002132010-10-25T13:30:54.240-04:002010-10-25T13:30:54.240-04:00Hi Dawn,
I am also intrigued by your career change...Hi Dawn,<br />I am also intrigued by your career changes, as I've taken a similar path. <br /><br />The clip you've provided reflects your law training, and the dialogue is detailed and spot on. <br /><br />Obviously, you are quite knowledgeable on the topics you write about. I take it you soaked in your surroundings while being exposed to the court/law/judges/police system. Do you ever wish you'd gone as far as taking the bar? Or are you a 'no regrets' kind of person? <br /><br />Best of luck with the book! <br /><br />Lyndee HendersonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083633325209012024.post-45780183953601397512010-10-24T21:16:43.100-04:002010-10-24T21:16:43.100-04:00Wow, that is an interesting leap from investigator...Wow, that is an interesting leap from investigator to romance writer but how lucky for me that romance novels are my favorite with mysteries being a close second! I can't wait to read your book!<br />Are you planning on using any of your real-life cases for the plots in any of your books? I hope you didn't run into too many corrupt people who were supposed to be the good guys to have given you inspiration ;)<br />I can't wait to read how you connect art/landscaping, a shooting, legal intrigue and a blooming romance. Reading a romance with a mystery throughout is such an added bonus. I can't wait to read your novel "Court of Lies".Paige Woodnoreply@blogger.com