Comments on: Writing in Books with Boys

By: Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 14:52:46 +0000

Back when I was trying to sell movie scripts, one of The Rules was to try and boil down your premise into a one-sentence pitchline to tell to producers.

I gotta say, “She cooks, he kills, they have great sex” is one of the best pitchlines I’ve ever heard.

By: Gennita Low

Gennita Low — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 14:52:21 +0000

A friend told me to go to Jenny C.’s blog–”You gotta read it! It’s funny! It’s great!” So I came. Now I have coffee stains all over me and the laptop, I laughed so hard. Great. I found yet another reason to avoid writing in the morning hours. But hey, I get to meet Bob and Charlie.

By: Sheri--menageriemom

Sheri--menageriemom — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 14:51:34 +0000

So how come if Bob has written so many books and you have only written 15 (which is 15 more than I have finished writing!) I can’t find Bob’s books ANYWHERE!!?!! Crusie books, however, are on all the book shelves. Maybe Bob should be grateful that YOU collaberated with HIM–don’t ever underestimate yourself, sweetie, you are just IT! And you don’t have to be a Cherry to know it! Love the blog, love you, see you on list.

Sheri

By: smcnic10

smcnic10 — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 14:51:03 +0000

Just read the Don’t Look Down preview…fan-freakin-tastic. Seriously. Kinda wish I hadn’t read it though, because of course I’ll be in AGONY until May 2006. I’m already in love with Wilder (yes, yes, I’ll eventually be enamored of Lucy as well, but that takes longer because I have to get over being jealous that she’s probably gonna get with J.T.).

Thanks to both you and Bob for writing what promises to be a great read.

By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:50:37 +0000

Hi Jenny! Miss you over at TWL Author Talks…MUST hook you up with a link on my blog..anyway…I collaberated on a book with two very close online friends. What I found out later was that friendship doesn’t mean a hill of beans and the writing of all participants does. It was a paranormal comedy and had a great premise…and then, it died. We finished the book and I told the others I couldn’t send it out looking like that. One of them totally disagreed with me because after all her daughter looked it over and said it was perfect…oh lawdy, gimme a break. Against my better judgement, we sent it off to agents and publishers. Can we say REJECTION? Anyway, the mss sits and will sit unless I can fix it up, but then it wouldn’t be a collaberation and would make the others mad if I rewrote their scenes, so onward ho. Sounds like you had a wonderful experience and gives me hope that this can be accomplished again!

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 14:50:13 +0000

I loved the presentation you and Bob Mayer gave at the Kiss of Death meeting in Reno. It was fabulous, and I’m definitely looking forward to the book. it’s just not fair that I have to wait nearly a year to read it!

By: Daisy Dexter Dobbs

Daisy Dexter Dobbs — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 14:49:50 +0000

I thoroughly enjoyed your post, Jenny. It took courage to reveal a bit of the “real” Jenny who has real concerns and insecurities just like the rest of us. Your post was a great mix of poignancy and humor, which certainly goes to prove that, no, you don’t have to be funny all the time in your blog. I’m a longtime fan and couldn’t be more delighted that you’ve delved back into writing with gusto–and with Bob–and I look forward to reading your collaboration!

By: Nora RC Cherry

Nora RC Cherry — Sat, 27 Aug 2005 14:49:23 +0000

Well, based off your website, and Bob’s, I downloaded a Bob story about vampires (Nosferatu, et al) on my Tungsten. Good story. My 19 yo loved it. My question to Bob is: Where the hell is the sex? So far, lots of vampirish mental longing…but, I’ve be waiting and waiting and WAITING for some undead lovin’ and it ain’t happening. Promise us all Jenny, that YOU will take control of the sex scenes in this collaborative book? I feel like I’ve learned enough by reading Bob’s book, to where I should have earned some college credit…but, I’m missing the emotion…heat…longing…well, you get the picture of some really hot sex scenes! Geez, sounds like I’m a nympho, but I swear I’m not!!!!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sat, 27 Aug 2005 14:48:56 +0000

A new book! I’m so excited…I check every time I’m in a bookstore (and I work next door to a bookstore, so that’s alot!).

I had no idea you had a blog…found the link while I was surfing other blogs. I’m blogrolling.

And feel free to release that book sooner…will there be any Chicken Marsala in it?

By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 27 Aug 2005 14:48:32 +0000

Jennifer,
I’m so glad I found your blog! Not to be a redundant commenter, but you are a favorite author. I really like the fact that you are so open about your process. I also enjoy the fact that your voice comes through SO clearly in your journal. Happy collaborating!

By: Paula

Paula — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 14:48:07 +0000

I’m excited because I just found a copy of Anyone But You! And I’m looking forward to reading Don’t Look Down as well.

P.S. I just discovered your blog and am liking it a lot.

By: Mary Stella

Mary Stella — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 14:47:43 +0000

Do you have to apologize to warthogs, too? Maybe they’re more sensitive than we know. *g*

I’d heard of Bob Mayer, although I’ve not yet read his books. I wondered how two such different writers could successfully collaborate even when both are superb. Now I know.

Thanks for telling the story.

I agree with those who said that the blog doesn’t always have to be funny. Funny or angst-ridden, you are always entertaining.

By: Mel

Mel — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 14:47:16 +0000

hi jenny,
just wanted to let you know that you are my favourite author. I love your books because i can read them over and over again and never get bored! I was REALLY excited when ir ead that you were writing a book with Bob cos i love romantic fiction…but i love action and “guy” boks to so a combo should be great!

I am from the land of Oz (Australia… not the one where dorothy lived ) and am really looking forward to you coming to visit in August next year…please come to Perth, WA so i can see you. If not ill have to start saving to go interstate!!!
Cheers, Mel

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 14:46:51 +0000

This entry was just about the sweetest thing I’ve read in a long time.

By: mArciA

mArciA — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 14:46:25 +0000

hi jenny! i just want to say.. i soooooo love ur book..BET ME…it’s so funny and I just can’t stop reading it.. what can I say? i got addicted to it.. my friend got me that book and whoa.. i’m so attached to it!haha.. btw its my fave book from now on!!–Marcia, Philippines

By: kimivora

kimivora — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 14:46:01 +0000

I can feel your joy in this post and it’s so cool, Jenny. The collaborating workshop that you and Bob did in Reno was really faboo. I’ll admit, the idea that you were working on a book with another writer upset me at first, but now I’m really jazzed (particularly after Reno) that you did/are. Bob is great and the two of you seem to work really well together. Go you!

By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:45:35 +0000

I’m glad you got your joy of writing back. And it’s great when God, fate, the universe sends us the lifeline just when we need it most. As they say, been there, done there, bought the T-shirt.

By: Natalie Damschroder

Natalie Damschroder — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:45:09 +0000

What about this entry wasn’t funny? {looks around}

Okay, I realize living through it wasn’t at all funny. You still have a funny delivery, which is why I adore you (even when I’m disagreeing with you! {g})

By: Maria Y. Lima

Maria Y. Lima — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:44:28 +0000

Enjoying reading your blog, mostly because I love your work, but also because, oddly enough, we’re both suffering from the same symptoms (menopausal depression). I’m well behind you career wise (only 1 novel, 1 award-nominated short story and an anthology I edted), but still with the stall.

Reading your blog helps greatly, since I’m not the only writer in this predicament.

Enjoying reading you!

By: La Karibane

La Karibane — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:43:53 +0000

Thank you for the story. I was wondering how it came about. Loved the dueling bios and can’t wait for the other stories, particularly regarding the sex since Bob-the-terse doesn’t seem to be enthousiastic about writing them…