One of the most difficult things about being an author is taking criticism. It’s one thing to get a critical review, because as authors we expect those. However, it’s quite something else to get critiqued and edited by your editor.

Your editor is an extension of yourself. What I mean is that he is the extra pair of eyes that will pick up on any errors you have missed. He or she will tell you exactly what is wrong with the story regarding, flow, plot, characterization and other technical parts of writing. Now unless you write a perfectly balanced piece every time, chances are you are going to need an editor to correct and help you polish your story for publishing.

I don’t know about you, but I’m not perfect. With each new book, I’ve gotten better thanks to the awesome editing skills of my Sensei.(the nickname I gave my editor.)

However the secret to getting that book polished up and ready for my readers is my ability to take the advice and constructive criticism my favorite editor gives me.

However, sometimes that advice comes with some very witty quotes, I have made a list of my most favorite quotes that my editor has given me while working on my manuscript.

Here are ten of them.

1. You are a writer not a painter. –in response to a scene where I described the man’s male part in as “a turgid work of art.” Ew….WTF was I thinking.
2. Cock hole IS NOT SEXY.—in response to a term I used for a certain part of the female anatomy during a love scene.
3. F___ing Really?—in response to my writing a toilet scene into one of my stories.
4. You gotta change this! Hahahaha—in response to my description of a “pearl necklace” given to my heroine… (heheheh)
5. Meat?  LOL!  No.—in response to me trying to sneak in that “male” term into one of my sex scenes.
6. I KNEW I wasn’t drunk.  This is a POV switch without making it obvious.—in response to something I’ve been trying to perfect and finally did! 
7. Petals? Really? Females do not have petals, Flowers have petals.—one of the many responses to horrible prose I used to use.
8. ???—in response to a piece of dialogue that made no sense what so ever.
9. WTF oh God no.—remember the “cock hole” term, this was in response to me trying to change it to Cock pocket. He also told me to burn that edit and never used it again. Heh…
10. Bwaaahaaahaaaaahaaaaa….Oh wait this is a serious scene?—he really thought it was a comedic scene, then realized I was trying to be dramatic and sort of over did it. There is such a thing as over use of adjectives in one sentence…Who knew?

 My Editor has a way with words at times but to me that’s what makes working on his edits more fun. After all if we can’t laugh at ourselves and accept our own mistakes, how can we ever become better writers?

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On Corbin’s world women are desperately needed as Breeding-mates to keep his race from extinction. Having been betrayed by his former Breeder, Corbin has given up on ever having another Breeding-mate in his life.

On one of his trips to the hedonistic planet Azuri, Corbin runs into Princess Yani, a beautiful woman who calls to him in a way he can not understand.

Princess Yani hates her life, and the man she is being forced to marry for the sake of politics.

Fleeing the nuptial feast, Yani runs straight into one of the planet’s most popular dives, where sex and sensuality abound. There she meets Corbin and sparks fly. One night of bliss in which he takes complete possession of her seems to offer the possibility for escape from her marriage – until Yani learns Corbin’s deepest, darkest secrets and needs. Needs she isn’t sure she can fulfill.

Can Yani and Corbin find love together, or will Fate tear them apart, dooming each to to a dull, lonely existence?

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Bio

Emma Paul lives happily in Connecticut with her husband, daughter and a very pampered Himalayan cat named Chyenne. She loves creating the fantastical tales that seem to manifest every second of every day within the confines of her mind.  Emma loves writing and sharing her imagination with anyone willing to read or listen to her stories. She is passionate about her writing and loves pushing the limits if her imagination. Erotic romance is her favorite genre. Combined with her love of fantasy and science fiction, she found her calling. Her entertaining tales are hot, fun and wildly creative.

Emma is currently published with Renaissance E Books and their imprint Sizzler Editions.

She is also published with Silver Publishing Inc.

Her Works Include,

Soulmate’s Touch– Erotic Paranormal Romance- Sizzler Editions (First book in the Gargoyle Soulmate Series)

Kaden’s Breeder – Erotic Science Fiction Romance- Sizzler Editions (First book in the Galactic Breeders Series)

Prisoner of Darkhaven – Fantasy-Erotic Romance Fairytale- Sizzler Editions

Personal Tutor- Contemporary Erotic Romance- Silver Publishing

 

Reviews,  What readers are saying about Emma Paul’s Books,

 

Prisoner Of Darkhaven,

“ With all of the shows and movies about the beloved children’s fairy tales, the Prisoner of Darkhaven offers an erotic flavor for a classic. Damien’s character is everything I think a demon would be in human form, and when his demon persona comes to the surface I was still able to see and feel the sexuality. Elise is a very headstrong and independent character who just happened to be in a bad situation. I loved that Elise didn’t shrink in fear when Damien showed his demon self or when the goblins were around. The sex between Damien and Elise is very hot, spicy, dirty…and did I mention hot and just plan old sexy as heck.”

“Prisoner of Darkhaven is a very fun book that will have you searching for your very own demon.”  –Just Erotic Reviews

Soulmate’s Touch,

“There is just one word for Ms. Paul’s Soulmate’s Touch…juicy!  From the first page to the last, it keeps the reader enthralled.  Soulmate’s Touch demands the reader’s full attention.  One skipped page and you’ll be lost.  It’s not often that you see this level of complexity in the erotic romance genre.  This felt more on par with something written by leading authors in the mainstream suspense genre.”

 

“Brava to Ms. Paul for reminding readers that erotic romance isn’t just about the bump and grind, but about the journey the characters take to earn their HEA!  Soulmate’s Touch was a joy to read and very deserving of a JERR Gold Star Award.”

–T.S. Peters, Erotic Romance Reviews

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Kaden’s Breeder,

“This story is a rocking 18+ read 🙂 A woman gets abducted by aliens from Earth, she is then cleaned and prepared to be in a breeding event. Stupidity she leaves the path made for the females to run on and ends up in danger, but wonderfully the man who decided to make her his came to her rescue 🙂 The man who rescued her is apart of a planet that has no females any more, so they rely highly on the breeder event to find fertile females to have their young. Talk about hot aliens, they are drool worthy in many ways 😀 God why can’t all males have those Dredlocks 🙂 You will see what I mean”

–Amazon Customer—Review by Beth