Romance/Love: December 03, 2008 Issue [#2755]
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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
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About This Newsletter


Other men said they have seen angels,
But I have seen thee
And thou art enough.
~ by G. Moore ~


What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ by Ralph Waldo Emerson ~


I have been astonished that men could die martyrs for their religion -
I have shudder'd at it.
I shudder no more.
I could be martyr'd for my religion
Love is my religion
And I could die for that.
I could die for you.
~ by John Keats ~



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Letter from the editor

Romance is all about the senses. When writing about something romantic, think about including all of the senses. Not only use the five senses to describe your scene and your characters, but think about using them to further your character relationships.

We often associate massage and touch as romantic. With skin being the largest sensory organ, it's a good thing to keep in mind when writing. Holding hands, touching and kissing all stimulate a sense of well being. Massage stimulates the body to release endorphins and oxytocin, which according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, are shown to be "associated with the ability to maintain healthy interpersonal relationships and healthy psychological boundaries with other people." Love and lust (there's a difference) are actually chemical.

Touch is a good tool to connect or disconnect characters in writing. Scent like perfumes, oils, florals, and tasty home-cooked foods stimulate. Music can be pleasing or jarring. Warmth, like snuggling in front of a fireplace is pleasing. Next time you're looking to round out your romantic writing, think about the five senses.

Write on!


Editor's Picks


 
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Lonely To Wonder by Brian K Compton Open in new Window. (E)
The thrill of new love and sharing a kiss before rejection and the agony of defeat.
#1165171 by ~Brian K Compton~ Author IconMail Icon

Excerpt: Shelter words from my mouth.

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Excerpt: Her nose creaked. She’d had the operation but her nose still creaked, with no warning, as if someone was stepping on a loose board inside her sinus cavities.

 
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What's a Drag Queen to do for Love? Open in new Window. (E)
Being a straight drag queen is both exciting and heart breaking.
#1331464 by Redtowrite Author IconMail Icon

Excerpt: At age seven, David would sneak into Mom's closet, dressing up in her clothes when no one was looking. Once, with David in a lace nightgown and sparkling slippers, he was discovered.

 
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A grandfather clock brought from overseas threatens a marriage
#594509 by Joy Author IconMail Icon

Excerpt: Inside its mahogany case with flamed veneer, the giant grandfather clock's pendulum swung back and forth. Esmeralda squinted at the glass pane over the pendulum. "The giant is licking his lips," she murmured.

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Excerpt: The first time I saw Miss Roxie, she was pulling out of the city park on a motorcycle--one of those big full-dresser jobs.

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Excerpt: My eyes were drawn back to him, like iron to a magnet. I took a step toward him. He edged closer, a half smile on his rosebud mouth. My heart leapt like a salmon.

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Time revealed love was not lost.
#1496623 by turtlemoon-dohi Author IconMail Icon

Excerpt: I once thought the silence between us / was a peaceful kind of dialogue.

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Excerpt: I’ve been all over Earth’s solar system. I know how to skate through the Asteroid Belt without getting a nick on my ship's outer lining.

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Excerpt: Who will guide like Jesus, / The man who's lost his way?

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Quotes describing love.
#1023269 by Leger~ Author IconMail Icon

Excerpt: If you truly love someone, you understand that saying those three words "I love you." isn't enough.


 
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How do you define the moment lust turns to love?


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