tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post1917010377675794398..comments2023-10-11T04:26:34.403-06:00Comments on Writing Fortress: Making Your Romance Steamy CleanKerstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08208370383994488655noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-66661664268462980202010-10-19T16:17:47.903-06:002010-10-19T16:17:47.903-06:00and as you promised . . . it's steamy clean :)...and as you promised . . . it's steamy clean :)Julie Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311231654035295596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-15905010112248364892010-10-09T15:48:48.407-06:002010-10-09T15:48:48.407-06:00Thanks ladies, I'm glad the post was helpful. ...Thanks ladies, I'm glad the post was helpful. As with any really pivotal scene, it's all about the details.<br /><br />RaShelle, I haven't actually had anyone *say* the word desire (in this context) was out of bounds, but everything I've learned indicates a scene like this should focus on the emotion being built, not the physical reaction (though, a little shiver of delight is a *good physical response, don't you think?) =)Heather Justesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16585046213575146355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-33760439571550067682010-10-09T12:17:30.838-06:002010-10-09T12:17:30.838-06:00Great article! I love your romance scenes too. :)Great article! I love your romance scenes too. :)Rachelle Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522589944408062365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-44538693594038061282010-10-09T10:34:30.194-06:002010-10-09T10:34:30.194-06:00Thanks, Heather. There is nothing more frustrating...Thanks, Heather. There is nothing more frustrating than reading a romance, and then have the culminating moment brushed over as though we all know what happens there--we all know what a kiss feels like so no need to go into detail. It's all in the detail as you show us so expertly. Thanks again.Tina Scott, author, artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790034052256681469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-31184254464231373112010-10-09T08:23:42.036-06:002010-10-09T08:23:42.036-06:00Good lesson. Can't wait to use it!Good lesson. Can't wait to use it!Cindy R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514658355740025380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-30721840348370576682010-10-08T16:02:38.165-06:002010-10-08T16:02:38.165-06:00I loved how you showed the subtle differences and ...I loved how you showed the subtle differences and how it made the scene just come to life even more. It was a great illustatration of the contrast that just a few more senses can bring to something. I really am glad that you put this up, I learned alot on how to build more tension and longing. Thanks so much!Debbie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05327044979542154619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-26259746647883765482010-10-08T14:23:35.341-06:002010-10-08T14:23:35.341-06:00The two views showing contrast were helpful in get...The two views showing contrast were helpful in getting your point across. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625491941413125086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-37354674402788310722010-10-08T14:13:26.713-06:002010-10-08T14:13:26.713-06:00Big Difference, Heather! Excellent writing! Than...Big Difference, Heather! Excellent writing! Thanks for sharing. : )kbrebeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146709601038107862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-82095081409680665972010-10-08T14:04:00.193-06:002010-10-08T14:04:00.193-06:00Heather - So even the word "desire" is o...Heather - So even the word "desire" is out in the the LDS market? Wow! That's good to know. Lovely scene. =DRaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-701466152117396762010-10-08T13:13:52.774-06:002010-10-08T13:13:52.774-06:00Thanks Cheri, they're fun to write too!
Mich...Thanks Cheri, they're fun to write too! <br /><br />Michael, it can be a really thin line, but that doesn't make it impossible to find. =)Heather Justesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16585046213575146355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-59177635178076487492010-10-08T09:58:48.799-06:002010-10-08T09:58:48.799-06:00This is great, Heather! I love your romantic scene...This is great, Heather! I love your romantic scenes :)Cheri Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102570290810616371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-61858915798532815602010-10-08T08:49:00.540-06:002010-10-08T08:49:00.540-06:00That's a great illustration, Heather, of the f...That's a great illustration, Heather, of the fine line we have to walk. In my forthcoming novel the male protagonist is not LDS but he falls for a girl who is downright devout. Obviously not a whole lot of kissin' going on until a lot of hurdles are leapt. You show excellent technique in sticking to the emotional/spiritual aspects of romance without forgetting that we are sensory/physcial beings.Michael Knudsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05640030735263279057noreply@blogger.com