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Romance/Love: March 14, 2018 Issue [#8801]

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 This week: The Unexpected Romantic
  Edited by: Dawn Embers Author IconMail Icon
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Romance/Love Newsletter by Dawn

Considering people in history and some figures who might be more romantic than one might first guess. There might be an unexpected romantic out there and it might surprise you who qualifies.


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As usual, this topic comes in part from inspiration in my own reading/writing. This one comes from listening to a book about a woman scientist by the name of Mileva Maric, also known as Einstein's first wife.

When we think about sir Albert Einstein, there are a few things that might come to mind. There is the visual of him with the crazy white hair along with varying bits of information of his life accomplishments and theories. People are still working towards some of the theories that he produced. Yet, not many of us think about the man beyond those elements.

We don't see him for his youthful days back when his crazy hair was a moppish mess upon his head or the days where even he missed class or was late to meet with friends because he accidentally slept in. Nor might we consider that someone like Einstein could be romantic.

Yet, as I listen to the details of Mileva Maric, who despite the fact women were rarely allowed to get degrees let alone in science and math, there are elements that come unexpected including her earlier interactions with a fellow student. She met Einstein as they studied the same things and had goals to work together on coming up with some of the theories to explain the universe.

While much of it is interesting, there are also elements of romance. There is a long walk where when they get a moment of privacy, Einstein expressed his interest in Milova and they shared a first kiss. That is one point of a number during the time of their courtship, which all showcase sides of both science focused individuals who aren't particularly known for the romantic aspects of their lives, yet one could take the story that route.

We can use this with our own characters as well because it is important to find interesting people to write about in the genre. Romance has much potential and it's the unexpected romantic that might be the one whose story needs to be told.


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Is there someone in history who you might suspect was romantic without people knowing?

Last time for the romance newsletter when I was the editor, we considered a first kiss. More so in how much a particular character might think about their first kiss and some people sent in their thoughts on the topic.


Comment by Dandelion Man Author Icon
The “first kiss” is a timeless topic, one that has as many facets as a diamond and is just as precious. Gibran says that it creates the “us”. My take can be found at "The Change Story" Open in new Window. [E]

- It is a timeless moment and you make a good comparison with the correlation to the diamond.


Comment by Mumsy Author Icon
I'm editing a YA novel right now, and I found that one of my protags definitely spent a lot of time thinking about that first kiss. I believe it was appropriate, given the storyline. But definitely a good question to ponder, when thinking about how to handle that first kiss. *Smile*

- Thanks. They are definitely prominent moments and questions for YA stories.


Comment by Quick-Quill Author Icon
I've yet to write the first kiss. I'm not sure how it will come about but it won't be pre thought. It will be in response to a tension filled action scene. Close quarters, eminent death. They must be quiet. no heavy breathing. Faces close, boots seen though the foliage and they kiss to sop heavy breathing. When the danger is gone the kiss lingers. this is not love, yet. Its the first time they have acted on the build up of this relationship. gone father than they wanted. Now what? you can't undo a kiss. Not one that started in terror and ended in passion.

- Thanks for the response. It is a challenge to write that first kiss and then you do get that moment if it happens, the now what type of moment. You can't undo it and that creates an element of conflict, depending on the story. Some well made points for sure.


Comment by Kimbug Author Icon
The first kiss is a memorable moment in a relationship. I have a story I'm working on and I have three first kiss scenarios in it. For the characters involved, it's all they think about; but it's complicated because they're been friends for so long. They don't want to ruin their friendship or the dynamic of the band they're a part of.

- It is a memorable moment and the particular characters involved are what help develop it into a story. Friends do create a complication in particular. I know I have a few of those going and the results vary depending on the situation and the specific friends as interactions aren't going to be the same.


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