So a while back, I had a post on my blog about how there are days when being a romance writer sucks big hairy ones. I won’t say what those ones are, because this is the Waterworld Mermaids and the lagoon isn’t like that. 🙂
And it’s true some days the keyboard kicks me in the shins. However, there is so much to love about being a romance writer and I wanted to share 10 of my favorites. Add yours in the comments section and we’ll blow the Internet apart with our love. Hey, it could happen.
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10. Hot men who take off their shirts whenever I want them too. Someone should do a study about the motivational properties of washboard abs.
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9. Tough chicks who don't back down. They may get weary. They may get knocked around a bit. But these women always get back up and fight the good fight.
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8. Exotic locales. OK, I know my books are set in Nebraska, but that has to be exotic to someone who lives in Tahiti, right?
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7. Witty banter. Who wants main characters who only stare lovingly at each other? Not me. Give me verbal fireworks. (Apples and oranges - opposites attract. I crack myself up. )
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6. Giggles. Enough with the doom and gloom. If Wesley had time to crack jokes while saving Princess Buttercup so can my heroes.
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5. Hot, mind blowing sex every time. Yes, every time. With multiple orgasms. And no one is injured by a wayward elbow even during the most gymnastic of interludes.
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4. The chase. Let the anticipation build and build until they either have to catch each other or the book will spontaneously combust with anticipation overload.
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3. The lightbulb moment. You know what I'm talking about, that single moment of realization when the hero and heroine finally figure out that this isn't just lust - it's something much more. This always gives me butterflies.
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2. Sacrifice. Just wanting to be together isn't enough for me. I want my characters to fight for it, slay dragons to be together and overcome the evilest of villains.
OK, you’re turn. What are your favorite things about writing romance?
I think you nailed it, Avery Flynn. This entire list, complete with images, is spot-on. Great job!!!
I figured I needed to redeem myself after my bitching. 🙂
Love-love this list.
Love-love Avery Mermaid.
What do I love-love about writing romance? Having a meaningful, productive outlet for the first thirty years of life I spent fantasizing.
Oh yeah, all those what-if imaginings need to have a home.
I’m sorry what? I’m staring at picture #5. No really – what the hell are you talking about? 😉
Yes, Mr. Fassbender is a hottie amongst hotties.
What’s all this #5 business? Is that guy a gymnast? Tell me he’s on the US team….hehehehehe….
I’m with you Kerri! Heelllllllllloooooo #5! ;-D
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes. And a few more yes’s. Times a zillion. Fishy kisses, sister, you made my day soooo much better…
Fishy kisses back at you!
Love this list! And all so true 🙂
Exciting job, great clothes, cool cars, abundant shoes. Money is no object.
Great list! You nailed it…maybe your list should be a new primer for the romance writer to remember when lost in the shuffle of scenes, silent characters and too much description.
Love it! and #5 😉 can we keep him?
Avery,
I love your top 10 reasons. I think you sometimes take the sacrifice bit a little too far…I’m glad you didn’t allow your heroine to lose her fingers to frostbite. That would have pissed me off. I love the HEAs though! 🙂
I, too, like banter. It’s not only fun, but it also allows you to really see into a character. How they respond to someone else’s comments. I allow my characters to say all the things I wish I had in a similar situation. The thing I hate most is when you come home thinking of all the things you SHOULD HAVE SAID but instead DIDN’T SAY. Hate that. So, I let my characters say all the snippy and witty things I didn’t.
Great post, Avery!
Things I love about writing romance novels:
1. No one ever has bad breath, leaves the toilet seat up, or accidentally forgets to pay the cable bill (unless it’s a villain, in which case it’s fine!)
2. My commute is down the hall, and my dress code involves fuzzy slippers and a holey old AC/DC t-shirt
3. Unlike baseball, crying is allowed, only it’s the happy kind!
But the number one reason why I love writing romance novels is because trolling the Internet for pictures of luscious men=research, baby!
Awesome post, girl 🙂
We SO need to hang out more! ;-D
Great post Avery! I love, Love, LOVE your list, I think you nailed it! ;-D