The men I write can be intense, quiet, outspoken and outrageous, deadly or fun… but I would never waste time on a hero who wasn’t honorable, who didn’t protect those who couldn’t protect themselves, who didn’t value children and pets, who wasn’t independent and unselfish. Lori Foster Read Quote
I enjoy talking to groups who are interested in the writing process or the industry. I never teach – because truthfully, I don’t know how it all works; it just does. Sort of magic-like. But I love to share my experiences and perspectives. Lori Foster Read Quote
Having kids is the deal-breaker on shyness! Once you have a baby, you learn to speak up loud and clear to protect them, defend them, and encourage them. I have three sons, so I’ve experienced that in triplicate. Lori Foster Read Quote
I couldn’t write a female who fell to pieces every time something didn’t go right in her life. She would just annoy me too much. Lori Foster Read Quote
I definitely could not write a character that was cruel or unconcerned with animal welfare. For me, not just as a writer but for the person I am, I love animals. Lori Foster Read Quote
There are certain things I couldn’t write because they’re not intrinsic to my beliefs. For instance, I couldn’t write a hero or heroine who didn’t put children first. Lori Foster Read Quote
How it works for me is that a scene comes to mind, usually a scene between the hero and heroine, that depicts the emotional conflict. From that scene, the characters come alive for me. I don’t do a lot of preplanning in any way when I write. Lori Foster Read Quote
I’m truly, 100% guided by the characters and my Muse. If one of the characters suddenly decided to do something very different, I’d just go with it. It’s much easier to let the Muse drive than for me to try to steer. Lori Foster Read Quote
I read ‘Pushing the Limit’ and ‘Dare You To’ by Katie McGarry. Fantastic stuff. I had never read young adult before, but now I’m a believer. Lori Foster Read Quote
