Jennifer Lane Books Blog

Happy June to all writers! Thanks to Alex Cavanaug h for starting this support group. Ack, I'm a little late getting my post up. My work has slowed down for the summer, and apparently my memory has slowed as well. Thanks to this month's co-hosts: Diane Burton Kim Lajevardi Sylvia Ney Sarah Foster Jennifer Hawes Madeline Mora-Summonte IWSG Day Question: Of all the genres you read and write, which is your favorite to write in and why? I write sports romance and romantic suspense--the same genres I tend to read. A newer genre to me is psychological thrillers. For book club this month, I chose The Silent Patient , a 5-star read for me that featured some great insight into therapy.  A friend loaned me The Breakdown , another psychological thriller I enjoyed (here's my review .) I rarely figure out mysteries when I read. Do you? I wanted to read that same author's debut, Behind Closed Doors , so I was lucky to find an e-audiobook at the library righ...

Happy February, writers! Join us for our monthly group therapy, hosted by Alex Cavanaugh . Hop over to visit this month's kick-butt co-hosts! Stephen Tremp Pat Garcia Angela Wooldridge Victoria Marie Lees Madeline Mora-Summonte! IWSG Question: What do you love about the genre you write in most often? I write multiple genres so I'll mention one aspect I love about each: Romance -- A spark of attraction that deepens into intimacy provides emotional depth in the story. Suspense -- Torturing my characters by imprisoning them or sicking the Mafia on their tail creates needed plot conflict and hopefully keeps readers turning the pages. Sports -- The pursuit of excellence, against mighty odds, reveals character. Psychology -- Throwing characters into therapy is an ideal mechanism for character development and healing. I'm gearing up for the release of psychological thriller (with suspense and romance) TWIN SACRIFICE on 2-28-18...

Happy New Year to all insecure writers out there! Thank you to Alex Cavanaugh for bringing us together to vent, cajole, disclose, and lift up. I write this post at midnight after just reaching 100,000 words on my WIP On Best Behavior . YAY! Of course I'm not finished yet but I'm only a couple of chapters away -- home stretch, baby. And I feel extra giddy because it's the third book of a trilogy. My first series! Here's my one complaint for today: Why does it take so loooooonnnggg to write? WAAH. When you're wrapping up one novel, do you already start mentally writing your next one? I have an idea for a New Adult romance percolating, and I can't wait to get started...after I finish and edit On Best Behavior, and after a little break. What's the New Adult genre, you ask? If you're unfamiliar with NA, it's about characters ages 18-25. Read more HERE . I love this time of life, particularly the university years. College and the...

That kooky author Alex Cavanaugh is at it again, hosting a fun blogfest HERE . Genre Favorites Blogfest, September 17, 2012 One blogfest, four favorites! List your favorite genre of: Movie Music Books And a guilty pleasure genre from any of the three categories!  Okay, here goes: 1) My favorite MOVIE genre is... DRAMA/ROMANCE Titanic is my favorite movie (quit laughing!) and here's a deleted kissing scene from the epic ship flick: I also love The Shawshank Redemption, Speed, Godfather II, Terminator II, American Beauty, Gladiator, Die Hard, Moonstruck, Working Girl, A Fish Called Wanda, Grand Canyon, Prince of Tides, Ordinary People, and so many more. 2) Favorite MUSIC genre: MAINSTREAM ALTERNATIVE Now that's an oxymoron! What I mean is that I love music that's "alternative" but not too far out there. My favorite song is With or Without You by U2 . Gah. What a beautiful, sorrowful song. Other artists I love are The Fray, Jack Johnson, Colbie ...