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"Hi Nejla (what a lovely name!)--
I certainly get the point, and oh, my, did I let it out in Shadow Souls. You are right. I was just telling a Swedish reader that you should always follow your heart and in SS I did follow my heart. I didn't think anyone would like the book because it was about another dimension and the girls were slaves--my publishers tried so hard to cut that out, but I felt that Damon was more mature when he had a "family" to care for. With that book, I followed my heart in everything.
There are some Stelena scenes, too, and I meant them; I felt them. But reading it over was like a whack over the head. I still think it's the best book I've written since the original Vampire Diaries. And I do have to admit that the romance sort of sizzles about Damon and Elena. But whatever would I do with poor Stefan?
I'd better introduce some girl characters fast. But please remember, the endgame may not come for a while. I am at the mercy of Alloy Entertainment and Harper Publishers for this for the original books were "written for hire." That means that I was a desperate young writer who would sign over all my rights, just to get published and be promised that I'd see my books in actual bookstores. (Despite good reviews, this didn't happen with my first two books, Solstice and Valor.) So I don't own many rights in regard to The Vampire Diaries, and have to fight, tooth and nail, to have my own plots.
Would anyone possibly consider the "Katherine" solution? Elena is with Stefan for the day and with Damon for wild, wild nights? After all, men do it. They just don't mention their mistresses to their wives. Elena, being more honest would want to be forthright about her choice. Or maybe she gets pregnant with Damon's baby...
In any case you have excellent English. I don't even know where you are from. But thanks for a thoughtful and passionate email!
Lisa
L.J. Smith"
Oh my goodness! :O
What do you guys think?
"Hi Nejla (what a lovely name!)--
I certainly get the point, and oh, my, did I let it out in Shadow Souls. You are right. I was just telling a Swedish reader that you should always follow your heart and in SS I did follow my heart. I didn't think anyone would like the book because it was about another dimension and the girls were slaves--my publishers tried so hard to cut that out, but I felt that Damon was more mature when he had a "family" to care for. With that book, I followed my heart in everything.
There are some Stelena scenes, too, and I meant them; I felt them. But reading it over was like a whack over the head. I still think it's the best book I've written since the original Vampire Diaries. And I do have to admit that the romance sort of sizzles about Damon and Elena. But whatever would I do with poor Stefan?
I'd better introduce some girl characters fast. But please remember, the endgame may not come for a while. I am at the mercy of Alloy Entertainment and Harper Publishers for this for the original books were "written for hire." That means that I was a desperate young writer who would sign over all my rights, just to get published and be promised that I'd see my books in actual bookstores. (Despite good reviews, this didn't happen with my first two books, Solstice and Valor.) So I don't own many rights in regard to The Vampire Diaries, and have to fight, tooth and nail, to have my own plots.
Would anyone possibly consider the "Katherine" solution? Elena is with Stefan for the day and with Damon for wild, wild nights? After all, men do it. They just don't mention their mistresses to their wives. Elena, being more honest would want to be forthright about her choice. Or maybe she gets pregnant with Damon's baby...
In any case you have excellent English. I don't even know where you are from. But thanks for a thoughtful and passionate email!
Lisa
L.J. Smith"
Oh my goodness! :O
What do you guys think?
You are beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring you down
You are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring you down
Don't you bring me down today...
2. Kelly Clarkson - Sober
And I don't know
This could break my heart or save me
Nothing's real
Until you let go completely
So here I go with all my thoughts I've been saving
So here I go with all my fears weighing on me
3. Maria Mena - Just Hold Me
And why can't you just hold me?
And how come it is so hard?
And do you like to see me broken?
And why do I still care?
Still care...
4. Kylie Minogue - Where The Wild Roses Grow
When he knocked on my door and entered the room
My trembling subsided in his sure embrace
He would be my first man, and with a careful hand
He wiped the tears that ran down my face...