tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post7400932618268286522..comments2023-10-28T05:33:15.060-05:00Comments on The Writing Playground: Guest Blogger: Betina KrahnMarilyn Puetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073134550080890157noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-63352756559179557942008-02-22T11:41:00.000-06:002008-02-22T11:41:00.000-06:00Hi, Betina! **Maureen waves**For me, sex scenes ar...Hi, Betina! **Maureen waves**<BR/><BR/>For me, sex scenes are great as long as the hero and heroine are still in character and the sex somehow moves the story along.<BR/><BR/>It's hot for me if I care about them... the wildest sex can turn into "insert tab A into slot B" when writers forget about their characters. And the tamest (is that a word?), simplest sex can be super hot, if we're right there with the heroine.Maureen McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-80907842951340698792008-02-21T12:00:00.000-06:002008-02-21T12:00:00.000-06:00Worst real sex scene ever: she was on top and brok...Worst real sex scene ever: she was on top and broke both of his legs. Happened to friends of my parents.<BR/><BR/>(He had a congenital condition that left his legs very weak and fragile. Still ...)<BR/><BR/>On laughter: Yeah, we've broken down laughing at times and "lost the mood." Of course, laughter means that you're in a good mood (and usually relaxed), which makes it a lot easier to get back in "the" mood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-89330504805400422562008-02-20T21:37:00.000-06:002008-02-20T21:37:00.000-06:00I enjoy funny sex scenes in books, they always giv...I enjoy funny sex scenes in books, they always give me a good laugh. Congrats on your release!tetewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287233499993365048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-51661944238966070872008-02-20T20:56:00.000-06:002008-02-20T20:56:00.000-06:00Chiming in late... It's been that kind of day. Bet...Chiming in late... It's been that kind of day. Betina, thanks for joining us on the playground! I've enjoyed reading the post and comments.<BR/><BR/>And I think funny sex scenes are totally doable. Like someone else said, they are a step away from the ordinary. Something unexpected is always good. And historical Blazes!!!! Can't wait to get my hands on those!<BR/><BR/>AngelAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010424240956906870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-87288691527847192882008-02-20T18:25:00.000-06:002008-02-20T18:25:00.000-06:00In Linda Howard's book Open Season there's a reall...<I>In Linda Howard's book Open Season there's a really funny scene where all the heroine Daisy has are colored condoms and they're arguing over which color to use.</I><BR/><BR/>Oh gosh yes... the Party Pack. Such a funny scene!<BR/><BR/>And thanks Betina for joining us today. It's been fun to read everyone's thoughts about sex scenes.<BR/><BR/>PMPlayground Monitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444337591281145863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-19515873147230683812008-02-20T18:16:00.000-06:002008-02-20T18:16:00.000-06:00Maureen, I have to look up that book! This brings...Maureen, I have to look up that book! This brings up a whole raft of fun possibilities!<BR/><BR/>Hey, guys, I'm tickled pink that you all chose to join us on the Playground today. This is such fun! And educational. I'm all the more sure now that the book I have in mind (sexy and funny-- hopefully) is the right way to go.Betina Krahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379124690406269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-45480914029041510792008-02-20T15:27:00.000-06:002008-02-20T15:27:00.000-06:00I think there can be funny moments and sexy moment...I think there can be funny moments and sexy moments combined. In Linda Howard's book Open Season there's a really funny scene where all the heroine Daisy has are colored condoms and they're arguing over which color to use.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-379093857910743842008-02-20T15:10:00.000-06:002008-02-20T15:10:00.000-06:00I've read alot of your books and have enjoyed them...I've read alot of your books and have enjoyed them. <BR/> I think some authors describe the sex scenes like it is a book on the biological process-too long and involved and descriptive. I like to have a bit of my imagination tested as I read a book.<BR/>And I like for thw characters to have fun and not be so serious.<BR/>JoyeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-1297569100734419532008-02-20T14:47:00.000-06:002008-02-20T14:47:00.000-06:00Historicals are my favorite and no matter what gen...Historicals are my favorite and no matter what genre I'm reading, I always like some humor. Books that can make me laugh and cry are my favorite :)catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-17455613145075177122008-02-20T14:30:00.000-06:002008-02-20T14:30:00.000-06:00Betina, I love your historicals--how fun that you ...Betina, I love your historicals--how fun that you are going to write for Blaze! I will definitely look for them. <BR/>As far as funny sex scenes, as Barbara said Jennifer Crusie definitely comes to mind. She had at least one where the h/h had some, uh, issues. :)Loved it!<BR/>Best of luck!!<BR/>LoriLori Devotihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12978991082814872229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-89676564319397268202008-02-20T12:33:00.000-06:002008-02-20T12:33:00.000-06:00Diana, I know what you mean. I was a little worri...Diana, I know what you mean. I was a little worried about the heroine-hero connection in a couple of the "bad sex" scenes. . . afraid the two wouldn't be compatible. Maybe if it were a little more exterior conditions interfering. . .<BR/><BR/>JJ! ::waving back:: You and the hubby must have great senses of humor. . . and great health insurance! Actually, that would be a great way to inject humor into a love scene. . . having some off-the-wall, unforeseen disaster strike resulting in injuries. In a most believable way, of course. heh.<BR/><BR/>I'm getting lots of ideas here, guys. You're the best!!Betina Krahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379124690406269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-88776299056133392008-02-20T11:35:00.000-06:002008-02-20T11:35:00.000-06:00Betina, wild wave!My hubby and I are ALWAYS gettin...Betina, wild wave!<BR/><BR/>My hubby and I are ALWAYS getting hurt during sex...sometimes it's an ankle, sometimes a knee, sometimes a back, sometimes...you get the picture. LOL But we have a great romantic relationship and it only adds to the charm. I LOVE funny love scenes and have begun writing them myself. I vote for funny romance scenes.<BR/><BR/>WOOT! on your career taking another direction. :D How exciting!<BR/><BR/>Hugs, JJNature Nut /JJ Lochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895220529481743313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-89222074287133745052008-02-20T11:03:00.000-06:002008-02-20T11:03:00.000-06:00I like funny sex scenes. I write funny sex scenes....I like funny sex scenes. I write funny sex scenes. I do not, however, like bad sex scenes in a romance. I don't know. maybe it's a realistic conflict, that too people aren't sexually compatible, but I don't read romance for the realism!Diana Peterfreundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681841474717604660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-72490324444655127202008-02-20T10:52:00.000-06:002008-02-20T10:52:00.000-06:00Rebekah and Wendi, I'm glad to hear that there's a...Rebekah and Wendi, I'm glad to hear that there's a desire out there for sexy and funny together. Ooooh, I found a great quote this morning:<BR/><BR/> "It's okay to laugh in the bedroom so long as you don't point."<BR/> Will Durst<BR/><BR/>Of course that's a man's POV. For a woman's try actress Glenda Jackson:<BR/><BR/> "When I need to cry, I think of my sex life. When I need to laugh, I think of my sex life."<BR/><BR/>Michele, Carla, Helen, Jill and Karen ::waving:: hey there! Great to see you here! And five more votes for funny and sexy together. I'm getting so psyched about these Blazes!<BR/><BR/>And since two of you have mentioned the flowers: the orchids are located at the Selby Gardens in Sarasota, Florida. It's one of my very favorite places-- it has mad orchids in bloom year around. I was there with my fiancee's brother and his wife. He's a photographer and snapped this pic of me with some big, flashy blooms. It's one of my favorite pictures ever.Betina Krahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379124690406269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-35778533250436736372008-02-20T10:40:00.000-06:002008-02-20T10:40:00.000-06:00A little humor gets me everytime. I have found to...A little humor gets me everytime. I have found too many sex scenes that are trying for serious and come off cheesy. Or better yet if it starts with a flirty humor and turns serious - oh great fun.<BR/><BR/>Funny story - How about being so aroused and into ones own orgasm that you don't notice your partners involvement until you collapse beneath him in exhaustion and then he says "do you mind if I finish?" The laughter got the appropriate rhythm going again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-67566574053481386222008-02-20T10:20:00.000-06:002008-02-20T10:20:00.000-06:00Yay on the Blazes, Betina - can't wait to read the...Yay on the Blazes, Betina - can't wait to read them! I, too, love Cruisie's love scenes - Sophie and Phin on that squeaky bed with the pokey springs in Welcome to Temptation are my favorite. I also like the dark edgy scenes - I think it depends on my mood.<BR/><BR/>We also banished the dog at night. Who knew what secrets he'd tell the other dogs at the grooming salon?<BR/><BR/>The flowers in your picture are amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-2301504308013923572008-02-20T10:01:00.000-06:002008-02-20T10:01:00.000-06:00Hi Betina! I've read several of your books and I ...Hi Betina! I've read several of your books and I don't think you have anything to worry about! For me, great sex is nothing without great characters. If I don't care about them, I'm not "there" with them in the bedroom. Or on the kitchen table. Wherever. Sexual tension, humor, emotion...the build up is at least as important as the deed itself. <BR/><BR/>And a little dirty talk never hurt! Can't wait to read them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-66195592860732915892008-02-20T09:50:00.000-06:002008-02-20T09:50:00.000-06:00Hi Betina!Funny guys are sexy. And while funny in...Hi Betina!<BR/><BR/>Funny guys are sexy. And while funny in the bedroom CAN be sexy, I wouldn't want all of it to be funny. Does that make any sense whatsoever?Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-47428149832394445552008-02-20T09:47:00.000-06:002008-02-20T09:47:00.000-06:00Betina!! So excited for you and your new Blaze ve...Betina!! So excited for you and your new Blaze venture! :-)<BR/><BR/>Who doesn't love humor in everything...well, just about everything? <BR/><BR/>Can't wait to read your duet.Carla Capshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284849032226611997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-82972750480634091012008-02-20T09:40:00.000-06:002008-02-20T09:40:00.000-06:00Hey, Betina! I would love to read a hilarious sex...Hey, Betina! I would love to read a hilarious sex scene. I find in most books I read, of late, I skip over the sex. It's all been done before and the same. I want something new, different, unique. And if that means laughs, then yes! And even an awkward entanglement, would be new and interesting to read about. Because that's how it is in real life. I mean, how often, in real life, does it happen that a sexy muscled, tanned man makes all the right moves on us, and hits all the right spots, just so, and brings us to a singing orgasm?<BR/><BR/>Hee... I'm just sayin'<BR/><BR/>MicheleMichele Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255612473985897103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-57711524489767605872008-02-20T09:29:00.000-06:002008-02-20T09:29:00.000-06:00Hi, Betina! *waving* I have no doubt you'll turn u...Hi, Betina! *waving* I have no doubt you'll turn up the heat just fine for your Blazes. I'll be first in line to buy them both. :)<BR/><BR/>I definitely think funny sex can be hot, and as far as the chatty characters go, I really think it depends on the characters and the tone of the book. I think the trick to any good love scene is making the reader feel what the character feels, just like you do everywhere else in the book. <BR/><BR/>Man, with answers like that I could be a politician. :) On a personal note, I'm ticklish. Sometimes more than others. A couple of times the timing has been extremely bad. And while I was laughing hysterically ...let's just say I was laughing alone. :)Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17768314813523891448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-1959789309869462902008-02-20T09:24:00.000-06:002008-02-20T09:24:00.000-06:00I would also have to say funny books. It is so har...I would also have to say funny books. It is so hard to find a book that has some humor in it. So when I find a book that makes me chuckle or better laugh out loud it is like finding a pearl in a sea of oyster shells.Rebekah E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09497567355215918953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-53657641463703575022008-02-20T08:50:00.000-06:002008-02-20T08:50:00.000-06:00Does that mean I have to credit you guys in my ded...<I>Does that mean I have to credit you guys in my dedication?</I><BR/><BR/>We graciously accept any and all book dedications. :-) And we'll be happy to have a book signing and autograph the page. LOL!<BR/><BR/>I'm intrigued by the idea of an historical Blaze. Will your heroine be like Cordelia in The Book of True Desires? She was such a strong woman for the era and I could totally see someone like her in a Blaze.<BR/><BR/>PMPlayground Monitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07444337591281145863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-7196015025288371532008-02-20T08:39:00.000-06:002008-02-20T08:39:00.000-06:00Instigator-- another Blaze Babe! I am so excited ...Instigator-- another Blaze Babe! I am so excited about doing my Blazes! I love Brenda Chin and I'm delighted to be among such fabulous, sexy writers! I was thrilled at the idea of doing contemporary, then Brenda asked me to make the first one a historical! Huh? Then I learned they're launching the first historical Blazes this summer. Cool! So now I have to put my noodler on and come up with a shady lady who wears long skirts!<BR/>Oooh,oooh-- I just got a GREAT idea! Does that mean I have to credit you guys in my dedication?<BR/>duh.<BR/><BR/>Robynl, having kids walk in is the worst to me. Locked doors. Even in the night. One of my sons's bedroom was right below ours when he was growing up. I worried for years that we'd marked him somehow.<BR/><BR/>Playground Marilyn, I'm so glad you came through the surg. well! May your tootsies continue to thrive so you can soon be on them and jive! Okay, okay. Put down the pitchforks and torches-- no more attempts at poetry, I promise! <BR/>::g::Betina Krahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379124690406269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-14920361116506009612008-02-20T08:31:00.000-06:002008-02-20T08:31:00.000-06:00Hey, Pat-- I'm with you on the "not too much talk"...Hey, Pat-- I'm with you on the "not too much talk" thing. And oooh, the dirty, flirty talk sounds great. Gotta use that phrase!<BR/><BR/>Problem Child, a mother walking in would definitely be a "bad" love scene moment for me! And knocking over furniture-- wounds like some potent affection going on there!<BR/><BR/>Barbara, my dh and I barred the dog from the bedroom altogether after a similar incident. First we had a talk with him about how impolite it was to stare, but --alas-- he was just a really rude schnauzer and didn't take the hint.Betina Krahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379124690406269848noreply@blogger.com