Ask the Author: Amber Skye
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Amber Skye
Sorry, I've never seen the film.
Amber Skye
Thanks for the question, Bob!
I know a lot of authors who feel they must always have a work in progress. I realize that works for some folks. I'm not one of them. Between stories, I will frequently observe my environment and see if anything inspires me. While I'm considering doing a second installment of Kitty Katz, I am not necessarily set on it. But my history suggests that within a month of penning my last story, I usually have something pop into my mind I want to write about.
For me, though, a breather from time to time is good! Since August, I've penned four novelettes and find I'm a little tuckered out from the writing, reviewing, and editing process. I never want to produce garbage for my readers, so I will always wait until I'm moved before cranking up again.
And just so you know...I never place word count quotas on myself. It would make me hate what I do!
But don't despair! I'm sure I'll be kicking around an idea sooner than later. In the meantime, I have a total of thirteen books to choose from!
Thanks again for the question, Bob! I appreciate your support and interest!
Amber
I know a lot of authors who feel they must always have a work in progress. I realize that works for some folks. I'm not one of them. Between stories, I will frequently observe my environment and see if anything inspires me. While I'm considering doing a second installment of Kitty Katz, I am not necessarily set on it. But my history suggests that within a month of penning my last story, I usually have something pop into my mind I want to write about.
For me, though, a breather from time to time is good! Since August, I've penned four novelettes and find I'm a little tuckered out from the writing, reviewing, and editing process. I never want to produce garbage for my readers, so I will always wait until I'm moved before cranking up again.
And just so you know...I never place word count quotas on myself. It would make me hate what I do!
But don't despair! I'm sure I'll be kicking around an idea sooner than later. In the meantime, I have a total of thirteen books to choose from!
Thanks again for the question, Bob! I appreciate your support and interest!
Amber
Amber Skye
Thanks for the question! Thick skin is a must.
I think there are two things to consider:
1. Someone called good money on me, and I didn't like it.
2. I failed to consider the source.
Let's face it, not everyone is going to love us...and ratings and comments are subjective. But we have to be objective. Sometimes, after the initial hurt subsides, I can see where the reader has a few points. So I consider them and make little adjustments my next go-around if I think it's warranted.
But some folks simply lack manners. My mama always said, "If you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing." While I didn't always take mom's advice, she was spot on here. I never respond to negative feedback or argue with a reviewer. I did have a recent exception, however. I received a two-star review for Fender Bender on Goodreads. It turned out that the reader felt duped into buying my story; she felt misled that it was a romance, not an erotica piece. She wasn't snarky or nasty about it; she simply stated her frustration. What did I do? I contacted her about her misgivings (I didn't argue with the review; it's her review, after all). She was kind and gracious when I offered her free copies of my two romantic pieces to make up for her feelings of being misled.
At the end of the day, as a writer, I am putting myself in a position to be criticized! I have to take whatever comes, fairly or unfairly.
I think there are two things to consider:
1. Someone called good money on me, and I didn't like it.
2. I failed to consider the source.
Let's face it, not everyone is going to love us...and ratings and comments are subjective. But we have to be objective. Sometimes, after the initial hurt subsides, I can see where the reader has a few points. So I consider them and make little adjustments my next go-around if I think it's warranted.
But some folks simply lack manners. My mama always said, "If you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing." While I didn't always take mom's advice, she was spot on here. I never respond to negative feedback or argue with a reviewer. I did have a recent exception, however. I received a two-star review for Fender Bender on Goodreads. It turned out that the reader felt duped into buying my story; she felt misled that it was a romance, not an erotica piece. She wasn't snarky or nasty about it; she simply stated her frustration. What did I do? I contacted her about her misgivings (I didn't argue with the review; it's her review, after all). She was kind and gracious when I offered her free copies of my two romantic pieces to make up for her feelings of being misled.
At the end of the day, as a writer, I am putting myself in a position to be criticized! I have to take whatever comes, fairly or unfairly.
Amber Skye
I guess that would be up to my readers, but I do have some personal faves! If I had to pick my top three pieces, I would rank them like this:
1. Community Cervix
2. Side Out
3. Crack of Dawn
1. Community Cervix
2. Side Out
3. Crack of Dawn
Amber Skye
Have yet to encounter that struggle, fortunately!
Amber Skye
Positive Feedback from Readers!
Amber Skye
I don't generally give advice, but I'm always willing to share my experience!
Amber Skye
My second story, Autumn Sizzle!
Amber Skye
Daydreaming and reading other great erotica authors. Also...a little frolicking with attractive, attentive lovers never hurts!
Amber Skye
Personal experience!
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