Last July I met an alumna for lunch and we fell to discussing writing. Now a health policy lawyer, this young lady was thinking about writing her memoirs about how she overcame significant obstacles in her life. She wanted to inspire other young women to go beyond the barriers and become more than they ever thought they could be. Then she asked me how I knew I wanted to write romance.
Ah. The sixty-four million dollar question! I said I wanted the PROMISE of a happy ending. She gave me a puzzled look, then I explained. Literary books promise beautiful language and a character who may or may not change in the journey from page one to the end of the book. Horror books promise to scare the reader. And mysteries promise the reader a good puzzle that they have the opportunity to solve before the end of the tale. And romance, ah l’amour, l’amour! Romance promises that it can give you one or all of the above experiences because of its almost infinite variety of sub-genres.
When we write romance, we promise the reader we will MOVE them in some way. Happy, sad, laughter, tears, frustration, suspense, panic--but at the end, all must be wrapped up with a bow and a sigh of contentment.
My young friend looked at me and said, “I have to rethink my ideas about romance, now!”
What about you, my fellow romance writers? Have you moved someone to think differently about romance? Have you shared the promise?
Sharon Buchbinder, Author, BONDED FOR LIFE, Class of '85 Series, Last Rose of Summer
Available NOW http://www.thewildrosepress.com/bonded-for-life-p-4227.html
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Who Do You Love a Latte?
Wow! December seems to starting out with a bang--there are some fantastic books coming out (but when it comes to The Wild Rose Press, aren't all the books wonderful?).
Tomorrow is the launch of my Christmas short story, I Love You a Latte:
Annie Langdon: coffee diva extraordinaire, with the curves of Marilyn Monroe and wavy hair the color of the setting sun. At least, that’s what she tells herself every morning as she squeezes into control-top pantyhose, and bleary-eyed, navigates the roads of St. Paul to open her café for her six o’clock regulars.
Quotes from Oprah, Kierkegaard, and Einstein cover the walls of her office. But when it comes to men, chocolate, and belts, Annie has one rule: stay away from anything that goes to her hips! The day that Devon McMaster walks into her café, however, Annie’s mantra hits the garbage faster than yesterday’s grounds.
His flirtatious charm, like the aromatic scent of freshly brewed coffee, tempt Annie’s heart from its slumber. But still suffering the emotional burns inflicted by her cheating ex-husband and unwilling to be humiliated again, Annie keeps her feelings under the tight wraps of “I’ll Never Make That Mistake Again.” Lucky for her, Devon’s smoldering sexiness and kind heart are equally matched by his intelligence.
He gets the message and begins to date other women, much to Annie’s relief…right? His emotional withdrawal forces Annie to take action. Dumping her sweats for flattering jeans and trashing her “I’m not worth it,” attitude in favor of “Go get him!” philosophy, she sets out to win his heart and free her own.
Will she succeed, or will her heart be left to percolate on its own?
Diana, from Night Owl Romance , gave the story 4 out of 5 and said:
“I thought this was a very enjoyable and absorbing read. You can easily fall in love with both Annie and Devon and can only hope that things work out for the both of them. I felt the pain they were both experiencing for they both had lost a spouse, though through two different means. Your heart went out to both of them as they were struggling to get back into the dating world and felt so lost in the process of doing so. I would definitely recommend this story to others and look forward to reading more stories by this author.”
For the full review, go here. Now, for the fun stuff: The Contest!
For your chance to snag a travel-size packet of Starbucks coffee, calendar magnets, a book from Kat Henry Doran, candles and a whole whack of other stuff, email me at bronwyn@bronwynstorm.com and tell me: Who do you love a latte?
The winner will be announced on December 12th, on my blog. And on that day, you can head over to The Wild Rose Press and purchase your e-copy.
Happy Holidays, everyone! May Santa bring you everything your heart desires!!
Tomorrow is the launch of my Christmas short story, I Love You a Latte:
Annie Langdon: coffee diva extraordinaire, with the curves of Marilyn Monroe and wavy hair the color of the setting sun. At least, that’s what she tells herself every morning as she squeezes into control-top pantyhose, and bleary-eyed, navigates the roads of St. Paul to open her café for her six o’clock regulars.
Quotes from Oprah, Kierkegaard, and Einstein cover the walls of her office. But when it comes to men, chocolate, and belts, Annie has one rule: stay away from anything that goes to her hips! The day that Devon McMaster walks into her café, however, Annie’s mantra hits the garbage faster than yesterday’s grounds.
His flirtatious charm, like the aromatic scent of freshly brewed coffee, tempt Annie’s heart from its slumber. But still suffering the emotional burns inflicted by her cheating ex-husband and unwilling to be humiliated again, Annie keeps her feelings under the tight wraps of “I’ll Never Make That Mistake Again.” Lucky for her, Devon’s smoldering sexiness and kind heart are equally matched by his intelligence.
He gets the message and begins to date other women, much to Annie’s relief…right? His emotional withdrawal forces Annie to take action. Dumping her sweats for flattering jeans and trashing her “I’m not worth it,” attitude in favor of “Go get him!” philosophy, she sets out to win his heart and free her own.
Will she succeed, or will her heart be left to percolate on its own?
Diana, from Night Owl Romance , gave the story 4 out of 5 and said:
“I thought this was a very enjoyable and absorbing read. You can easily fall in love with both Annie and Devon and can only hope that things work out for the both of them. I felt the pain they were both experiencing for they both had lost a spouse, though through two different means. Your heart went out to both of them as they were struggling to get back into the dating world and felt so lost in the process of doing so. I would definitely recommend this story to others and look forward to reading more stories by this author.”
For the full review, go here. Now, for the fun stuff: The Contest!
For your chance to snag a travel-size packet of Starbucks coffee, calendar magnets, a book from Kat Henry Doran, candles and a whole whack of other stuff, email me at bronwyn@bronwynstorm.com and tell me: Who do you love a latte?
The winner will be announced on December 12th, on my blog. And on that day, you can head over to The Wild Rose Press and purchase your e-copy.
Happy Holidays, everyone! May Santa bring you everything your heart desires!!
Friday, February 02, 2007
TWO NEW RELEASES OUT TODAY!
If you know something only in your dreams, should you dare try and make it happen? Even if it means starting over and risking the disapproval of your family? Vanessa and Nick are searching for a sign that their dreams might come true. Vanessa only hopes she can find her dream ring…
Rachel and Evan Hansen are getting a taste of their own medicine. As teenagers they ran away and eloped, and now their daughter wants to follow in their footsteps. Looking back, Rachel and Evan wonder what would have been if they'd listened to the warnings instead of trusting their hearts.
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