We’ve heard it so many times it qualifies as an overworked, underpayed cliche: Opposites attract. Really? Do they? And if those opposites get all attracted to one another, is this a good thing? There certainly are certainly plenty of novels where two very different personalities fall in love. Here are two from two of my favorite authors: Joy and Luke, …
The Romance of Words
Just the other day, I wrote about how romance requires a kiss. Last night I wrote my blog post over at the WordServe Water Cooler — using the movie The Princess Bride as an analogy for the writing life. Thanks to Westley, aka “Farm Boy,” and Buttercup, I realized how vital words are to romance. As you wish. Three one-syllable words. But, …
Kiss Da Girl
If you write romance, plan on writing a scene with a kiss in it. Maybe two. And, yeah, I know there are authors out there who write scenes with a whole lot more than kissin’ going on. I am not one of those authors. You know what? It’s tough to write a good kiss. I know what a good …
Heroes and Heroines: Can They Ever Be Too Perfect?
I don’t hang around with perfect people. I’m sure you’re all very nice. I mean, you’re perfect, after all. And that’s the problem. I’m not perfect. I have a serious sugar addiction. (Jelly beans, anyone?) I skip my workouts. I prefer to “pile” rather than file my papers. My children will tell you that, um, sometimes I raise my …
Love Finds You … Where?
Miracle. Revenge. Romeo. Last Chance. Humble. What on earth am I talking … er … typing about? All of those words? They’re the names of real towns or cities in the U.S.A. And Summerside Press has designed an entire inspirational fiction book series around “towns and cities with great names, neat personalities, and colorful histories.” I’d love to meet the …
Boy Meets Girl:The Meet-Cute
I learned a certain unforgettable phrase from the romantic comedyThe Holiday. (Okay, before anyone jumps in and protests about some of the content of that movie … I agree. Some of the content: Highly objectionable. Moving on.) Where was I? Oh, yes … the phrase. Arthur, played by Eli Wallach, is a renown scriptwriter from the Golden Age of Hollywood. He explains …
Looking Past Happily Ever After
Does anyone else ever get frustrated with how the fairy tales end? And they lived happily ever after … The End. Close the book. Dim the movie screen as the music fades. Sigh. Isn’t it romantic? Well, yes. It’s romantic. But is it reality? Sometimes the realist in me wants to add another chapter to the book, one detailing life …
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