So – you’ve created a heroine with confidence, despite her flaws and fears, one who has a goal that will drive her through the story. But you need one last element of a Heroic Heroine – and that is… Beauty Your heroine needs a special kind of beauty, both inner and outer that only the hero can see/love. Something special, only hers. Maybe it’s her eyes, but also the way that she can look right through him and see what he needs. Or maybe it’s her patience. Maybe it’s her strength to see the good, or believe in the good. Beauty – what is it? An informal Warren family poll taken a couple years ago elicited very different responses: 16 year old boy: Someone who is smart. 13 year old […]
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The Ten Point Romance
Last week I mentioned that I’d show you how the 10 Points of a Romance fit into developing your story — Instead, we had a lively MBT Chat about it on Monday Night! To see how to incorporate the 10 Points into YOUR Romance, read the chat notes here! Your Book Therapist
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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
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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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