UPDATE: The winner is…Kimberley Bailey!
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Yes, I know, First Response was just released (and is still going strong—thank you!), but I have to think ahead to the next one because it’s a long process to get one of these ready and out into the world!
I’d love your help to come up with the theme for the next Boys Behaving Badly Anthology!
I have a few ideas of my own, but I’m not married to them. I’d like to gather yours as well, and then run a poll to see what readers want the most. My ideas include:
Captive — which will have to be delicately handled, because I don’t want rape scenarios! But think about alien abductions, your ex “rescuing” you from marrying the wrong man, a woman rescued in the snow and kept “captive” in a cabin by a solitary man until the snow melts, etc.
Real Men — lumberjacks, backwoodsmen, mechanics, construction workers, farmers—not a billionaire in sight! Someone good with his hands and strong from physical labor…
And that’s all I’ve got. So, put on your thinking caps. Offer an idea for a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card! Have fun with it. Your idea doesn’t have to be great, but it could spark an idea in my tired brain!
These contests are still open!
- Rochelle Bradley: Summer Goals (Contest) — Win an Amazon gift card!
- Diana Cosby: Nature’s Beauty – In The Forest (Contest) — Win a signed book!
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Nerds/Geeks? Smart is Sexy… Intellectual bad boys?
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I like the real men idea. We have so many stories about first responders, billionaires, and military it would nice to remind people average Joes can and do have stories too.
Any idea when the next one will be?
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I like second chance stories right now.
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I agree with Jennifer. Second chance is my favorite trope.
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I love the real men idea! I might could try to do something for it. As for other ideas, I’m at a loss at the moment.
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I like the Real Men option… What about Royalty… bad boys with titles
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I really like the idea of real men. Men who know how to show a woman how they feel while also being her protector. Sexy, family loving, and women who know how to stand up and get what they want.
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bikers
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Real Men for me.
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Either of your ideas sounds fun, or I love what Ava suggested, with Geeky Bad Boys! Hackers or accountants for the win 😉
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I like the real men idea but I was thinking the other day about TV commentators
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Real men!!!
I’m feeling the lumberjack vibe.
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Teresa, I’m hoping to have this complete early next year, but I was hoping for earlier this year for First Response, too!
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Do you have an estimated date for submissions to open, or will you be open to submissions? And would ranchers be included in this?
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I like the Real Men idea, Bikers but not 1%ers, and Kimberley’s idea of Ranchers/Cowboys. They need their own book though.
My idea is Creative types. Artists, sculptors writers, dancers, choreographers, poets etc.
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You could also have a Military only book
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Wow, Laura. I’d love some stories on artistic types behaving badly!
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I want to place a poll to readers before I make up my mind about the theme. As soon as I have the results (the #1 choice may not be my own!), I’ll post a call for submissions as far and wide as I can!
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Kimberly, if the choice is Real Men, ranchers or cowboys would certainly be acceptable!
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Thanks! Will keep my eyes peeled!
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Movie Stunt Men.
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Athletes
Silver Foxes
Masquerade
The Middle of Nowhere (might be too close to Stranded)
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Real men sounds good. Maybe silver foxes, blue collar?
Or how about real women that get their 2nd chance to HEA?
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The winner of the gift card is Kimberley Bailey!
Congrats, Kimberly! Email me at delilah@delilahdevlin.com at arrange delivery of your prize!
And thanks to everyone for your great ideas! Be sure go vote in today’s poll. There’s another prize being offered…
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Thanks so much! I’ve sent an email!