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That's a lot of "uns", Jaci, no wonder you're gett...

2008-12-19T06:37:00.000-08:00

That's a lot of "uns", Jaci, no wonder you're getting them confused! Congrats on the new release next week!

Sorry...the title is UNBOUND for the next antholog...

2008-12-19T06:13:00.000-08:00

Sorry...the title is UNBOUND for the next anthology. Besides UNLACED, I have a book out titled Unwrapped and one releasing next week titled Unraveled, All these "Un" titles confuse me. Heh.

I am told, Mandy, that if you get a corset which i...

2008-12-17T06:54:00.000-08:00

I am told, Mandy, that if you get a corset which is properly fitted to your figure, and not laced ridiculously tight, that they are actually comfortable to wear. And so sexy! I think I'm going to give it a try!

I think corsets are beautiful but I've heard that ...

2008-12-17T06:45:00.000-08:00

I think corsets are beautiful but I've heard that they're really uncomfortable and I don't think it's worth it to be uncomfortable in order to look beautiful so you would never catch me wearing a corset.

Thanks, Jaci, on confirming the timing of the next...

2008-12-16T17:19:00.000-08:00

Thanks, Jaci, on confirming the timing of the next one. Is it Undone or Unbound?

Lindsey, I think we should all try a corset at least once. And Jaci's right, I don't know how the ladies at the Ren Fiare keep their boobs in!

As for how we all got chosen, I did tell my wonderful editor Wendy that I'd love to do an anthology if she had one coming up, and the next thing I knew, she was calling to ask if I wanted to be in Unlaced! And I couldn't have picked a better group of ladies to be with!

Amy, Joey's right. It was my agent, bless her. She...

2008-12-16T16:44:00.000-08:00

Amy, Joey's right. It was my agent, bless her. She was trawling through images looking for inspiration for the cover of The Flame and the Shadow and was intrigued - and inspired! - by the corsets she came across.

So I guess that's why I was included. Lucky me, huh? ;-) Not sure about the others, but I couldn't be happier, let me tell you!

Btw, the artist didn't use a corset for The Flame and the Shadow, but it turned out absolutely beautiful just the same.

Amy, if I remember correctly, it was Denise's agen...

2008-12-16T16:38:00.000-08:00

Amy, if I remember correctly, it was Denise's agent, and she pitched it to Berkley, who ran with it. As far as how the four of us were chosen, on that I admit to not having a clue. My understanding is that's entirely up to the publisher - I'm just pleased they made the choices they did. If any of the other ladies have a different story/information, I defer to their greater knowledge (wink).

Who got the idea for the anthology?And how did the...

2008-12-16T15:21:00.000-08:00

Who got the idea for the anthology?

And how did they decide what authors would be in it?

The corsets I've seen at Ren Faire's are amazing! ...

2008-12-16T10:07:00.000-08:00

The corsets I've seen at Ren Faire's are amazing! And omg, how those women keep their boobs from spilling out of the tops of those things is a feat of physics! lol

I believe that Berkley is trying to release UNDONE, the next Unlaced anthology, around the same time next year, so fingers crossed! *grin*

I have never worn a corset before but would be wil...

2008-12-16T07:05:00.000-08:00

I have never worn a corset before but would be willing to explore it as an option especially with someone to take it off. Most of my associations of corsets are from Regency romances with whalebone and tiny waists. I think the modern ones are more comfortable. Looking forward to reading Unlaced and congrats on the new anthology. I look forward to sneek peaks all year.

And I second Joey! When I tried the corset on, Fe...

2008-12-16T06:52:00.000-08:00

And I second Joey! When I tried the corset on, Fedora, it gave me curves and assets I never knew I had!

Tasha, the dominatrix corset sounds fun!

Thanks on the book, Kim!

You're right, Lori, I do think they are very sexy. Men seem to think so, too!

As for the next anthology, I do think it will be out about the same time next year. Girls, do you have any more info?

I don't really know much about corsets, but I do t...

2008-12-16T04:41:00.000-08:00

I don't really know much about corsets, but I do think that they are incredibly sexy!

I am sure that I have missed this and it will be a silly question, but does your second anthology come out the same time next year or will it be out sooner?

flchen1 - that is the miracle of them - they make ...

2008-12-16T04:35:00.000-08:00

flchen1 - that is the miracle of them - they make you look like you DO have assets (grin). And Robyn, I second Jasmine there - they don't usually seek input on the anthology cover (though they do for standalones), but it turned out lovely!

Bray, I read somewhere that scientific studies sho...

2008-12-16T03:43:00.000-08:00

Bray, I read somewhere that scientific studies show that men don't care how big a woman is, but that they're biologically driven to notice the curve between her hips, waist and bust. Something to do with the fertility of a potential mate.

We all know men are visual creatures, that's for sure. ;-)

So I'd go for it. There's nothing like a corset for producing beautiful curves. My heroine in Unlaced, Meg, is a tall, full-figured woman and John is utterly entranced with the way she looks in a corset!

I have had some experience with a corset (as in I ...

2008-12-16T03:32:00.000-08:00

I have had some experience with a corset (as in I wore one once...lol). I went as a Dominatrix for Halloween.....
It was fun times!
Natasha A.

have nto tried but they can be very sexy now. so m...

2008-12-15T23:25:00.000-08:00

have nto tried but they can be very sexy now. so many ways to wear them and make them your own.
would not mind wearting one. congrats ont eh hot books ladies

kim h

I've never tried a corset, but think they can acce...

2008-12-15T22:35:00.000-08:00

I've never tried a corset, but think they can accentuate our uh... womanly assets ;) They do look beautiful, at least some of them do! But, I wonder how they would work for those of us who don't have um... many assets to enhance.

I do love that cover--there's something very beautiful about that view of a woman's back!

Deidre, the one I tried that belonged to my friend...

2008-12-15T21:29:00.000-08:00

Deidre, the one I tried that belonged to my friend definitely had the individual boning. You know, I think i could get used to it.

We have a Ren Faire out here, too, Eshani. I've been and loved the whole corset experience. It might actually give me boobs!

And Bray, I agree with Joey, I don't think our size matters. The corset accentuates the beautiful and hides any flaws we might imagine. Isn't that why Scarlett O'Hara wore one!

Robyn, so glad you love the cover as much as we do. I had no say, it just appeared in my inbox one day, and I loved it! The Berkley art department did an amazing job.

I love the cover of Unlace; did you or any of the ...

2008-12-15T20:54:00.000-08:00

I love the cover of Unlace; did you or any of the others have a say in the cover art and the title of the anthology? So glad you are doing another anthology.

Deidre, I like the fact they make you look like yo...

2008-12-15T19:40:00.000-08:00

Deidre, I like the fact they make you look like you HAVE boobs (lol). Oh, and Bray, I think you should treat yourself anyway. We all think we need to lose pounds, and undersell how beautiful we are now (and I'm no exception to that!). Whether or not we lose pounds for better health (which is the right reason to lose) as Denise pointed out, a corset holds your waist so firmly, but accentuates those soft parts your man likes best (wicked grin). It's why it's the ultimate in lingerie wear, for any size. And just putting one on makes you FEEL sexier, trust me.

Eshani, I haven't been to a Renaissance Fair in years, but I LOVED going - wished I could stay and live there. Think I've been in love with them ever since I read Mercedes Lackey's Elves of LA series.

I would love to try a corset and have looked at th...

2008-12-15T18:48:00.000-08:00

I would love to try a corset and have looked at them and coveted. However, I really feel like I need to shed some pounds before I feel sexy enough to pull it off. I think they are just beautiful and sexy.

Hi ladies,One of the first things that came to my ...

2008-12-15T18:07:00.000-08:00

Hi ladies,
One of the first things that came to my mind when I saw the discussion about corsets was a visit to a Renaissance Fair in Maryland this fall. I have to say that if you want to see a lot of tightly laced corsets, the Renaissance fair is definitely a worthy place to visit ;) They were also selling some beautifully embroidered/detailed corsets. These were definitely not the lingerie variety, but sexy regardless :)
I can't wait to read this anthology..
Happy Holidays!!

Corsets are so sexy and flattering. What's not to...

2008-12-15T16:26:00.000-08:00

Corsets are so sexy and flattering. What's not to like about the way they flatter your figure, tiny waist, high boobs? However, they can be pretty uncomfortable. Splurge and get one that has individual boning and is top quality.

Deidre

thanks for having us Holly! I think your wedding ...

2008-12-15T16:16:00.000-08:00

thanks for having us Holly! I think your wedding night was a perfect time for a corset!

But as Denise says, there's that lovely feeling of wearing something only your hubby knows about. So you're right, Joey, I really ought to treat myself!

And Joey, you do make me laugh!

Mary-Frances, not to worry, we've all got plenty to say about corsets and anthologies!

Umm unfortunately (or fortunately) I have nothing ...

2008-12-15T15:59:00.000-08:00

Umm unfortunately (or fortunately) I have nothing to say about corsets. Thanks for this post though, it was interesting to hear about writing for an anthology. It sounds like fun!