Archive for February, 2009
Feb 19
Without a hero or heroine, most romances just wouldn’t work. We need to see our fictional couple meet, overcome conflict, fall in love, quarrel, have earth shattering makeup sex and then live happily ever after. We root for them, sigh for them, cry for them…some of us even want to be like them. Don’t deny it. You know you want to. But what about the other part of the classic romance equation? What about the villain? Remember the queen from Disney’s Snow White? Would that story be the same without her? I think not. Who would have ordered the huntsman [...]
Feb 18
What is it that compels us to write and read romance? Many of us are already married to our charming prince, so why do we revisit the process of falling in love over and over again? I found a possible answer to these philosophical questions at an unexpected place: my kitchen table. A few weeks ago I was sitting at the table with my seven year old son and my two year old daughter. We were eating lunch, or, I should say, they were eating lunch which involved sending me back and forth into the kitchen like the indentured servant [...]
Feb 16
by Nicki SalcedoHow Do You Describe a Hero?Without saying he’s a tall, sexy, time-traveling warrior, can you describe your hero with your other senses? What does he feel, smell, taste, and sound like?There are mornings when I wake up next to a man I do not recognize. On my finger, I see his ring, plain white gold that is slightly dented instead of inscribed. This band is the only indication that I am his and he is mine. I close my eyes and inhale. Then my eyes open slowly, and I realize that I do know him. I know his [...]
Feb 15
Monday’s Media BitsBy Tammy Schubert Men, men, men. Love them. I am especially drawn to alpha males who are heroes in service professions like the military, law enforcement, fire fighter, etc. I can’t resist sharing what I found doing a google search: www.strangecosmos.com/content/item/100075.html Did you know that there are several different alpha types? The two I think of the most are the warrior and commander from the Complete Writer’s Guide to Heroes and Heroines, Sixteen Master Archetypes. Of course, the professor could be an alpha, too. Then I found another resource. If you work with an alpha male or create [...]
Feb 14
Hello Everyone! Thanks for taking the time to share your fun posts yesterday! I enjoyed connecting — and look forward to seeing you all again. We have TWO WINNERS! 1. ARKANSAS CYNDI 2. TAMI BROTHERS Congratulations to Cyndi and Tami!Please e-mail me and let me know which Lecture Packet you would like. Margie@MargieLawson.com. If you’d like to have a chance to win a Lecture Packet or a How-to book, check out my high energy Ask A How-to Author Interview Series. It’s the last Wednesday of every month — at www.fivescribes.blogspot.com. Don’t miss this learning opportunity! If anyone has questions about [...]
Feb 13
What’s Your Body Language IQ? By Margie Lawson Margie Lawson—psychologist, presenter, and writer—is an expert on body language. A former college professor, she taught psychology and communication courses at the post-graduate level. Margie teaches on-line courses and presents full-day master classes across the U.S., in Canada, and in Australia and New Zealand. Want to WIN a Lecture Packet? For every 25 people who post a comment today, I’ll draw a name for a Lecture Packet giveaway, a $20 value. Winners may choose a Lecture Packet from one of my on-line courses: 1. Empowering Characters’ Emotion, March 2 – 30 2. [...]
Feb 12
By CiCi Barnes Where do your hunky heroes come from and how do you describe them? Are they born in your head, displayed in a magazine, big as life on the big screen, or sizzling on the small screen in your den? Is he blond, brunette? Usually, we add ‘or redhead’ when speaking of the female lead, but I haven’t read any books, as I recall, with a carrot-topped hero. Blue, brown, or green eyes? I’ve even read of some smoky, gray eyes. Do all your heroes tend to have similar physical characteristics, or do you mix it up? What [...]
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Romily Bernard
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