Return to Me You’ve got Mail Sleepless in Seattle While you were Sleeping These are just a few of the wonderful favorite romances listed over the My Book Therapy discussion board. And they all contain the 10 elements of a Romance I went over last week – here’s a quick review: Boy Meets Girl – An event, goal or circumstance occurs to bring our hero and heroine together Interest/Need – Something about their own situation makes their heart vulnerable to romance Why Not – Obstacles between the hero and heroine, and True Love conspire to separate them Wooing – Events or situations allow the hero and heroine to fall in love Sparks – Dialogue and action create romantic tension Kiss – Leading to sexual tension Breakup – The biggest Why […]
Read the RestArchive | January, 2010
Check out the New Ezine!
Blog tomorrow, I promise! In the meantime… check out the VOICES EZINE! And, thank you to all who entered the contest! the answer to “I ache for Grace” is… And our winner – Penny Lynn Moga! She’ll get a free copy of Sons of Thunder! See you tomorrow when we talk about: The elements of a great romance…our HERO! signing off (as a storm rolls into the north…brr!) Susie May
Read the RestGreat Expectations! (The essential components of a Romance)
Writing a great romance is all about giving your reader what they want! What are the expectations and elements of a great romance?
Read the RestWhy Romance?
I love romance. My boys are convinced I am a hopeless romantic, from the way I make them learn to dance (yes, I’m a firm believer that every boy should know a few foxtrot and swing dance steps) to the advice I give them on dating. (What on earth has this world come to that kids don’t date anymore? They…hang out. Travesty). I admit, that a small part of me lives in that happy world where people break out into singing, make grand gestures for each other and say deep, profound things. (one of my favorite movie lines: “I ache for Gracie” – send me an email at susan@mybooktherapy if you know what that’s from, and I’ll enter you in a drawing […]
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