tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post6733323075363721455..comments2023-09-11T04:28:51.223-07:00Comments on Writings, Musings & Other Such Nonsense: On To Something Else...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-58242272583390346812010-05-21T15:47:46.053-07:002010-05-21T15:47:46.053-07:00I don't like things to get tooo squishy *shudd...I don't like things to get tooo squishy *shudders* but my books almost always end up with romantic bits. Mostly, because I'm a romantic at the core, I may kill the couple two seconds after they finally get together, but I do want them to get together.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09222233412304660376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-82048739226942825902010-05-21T10:55:06.998-07:002010-05-21T10:55:06.998-07:00I think a 'splattering' of romance is esse...I think a 'splattering' of romance is essential. At least in my books. I don't know about you but it just adds another 'interest' factor in the plot. I love books with a romantic side- no matter the genreCreepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-3983594516543273862010-05-21T08:35:14.149-07:002010-05-21T08:35:14.149-07:00You, offensive? p'shaw! ;)
I try to write the...You, offensive? p'shaw! ;)<br /><br />I try to write the way life is. My life has some squishy parts, though I do NOT go into any graphic detail in my writing. That's just, shall we say, Ewww? (this from an unabashed mother of 5!!) I just believe in respecting my characters' right to privacy during intimate moments. That's why bedroom doors have locks, right?<br /><br />But I do not write romance books, where the plot is essentially the squisy love tangle. There's got to be something else going on, just as there is in life. I love my hubby dearly, but my life has a PLOT, dang it! ;)Cheri Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102570290810616371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-69861892009798992682010-05-21T06:00:43.008-07:002010-05-21T06:00:43.008-07:00Mel-I think you were totally respectful yesterday ...Mel-I think you were totally respectful yesterday and I'm sure nobody was offended (now by your commenters maybe *shifty*)<br /><br />I despise GENRE romance because I hate the idea no person is 'complete' without some other 'half' and know romance solves nothing. I TOTALLY agree with you though, on romance as a subplot, or side piece--to add a nice little piece of happiness or hope to an otherwise dark tale.<br /><br />I seem to use sexual tension a fair amount--people thrown together and resisting it--but it is always a side thing. None of the books I've written have 'nothing' romantic but that is just because I think in life, people have attractions and interests--sometimes they go well, sometimes they create all sorts of problems. But characters without those feelings (or an active resisting of those feelings for whatever reason) fall flat--they don't seem realistic.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-81698059201203901902010-05-20T23:39:20.359-07:002010-05-20T23:39:20.359-07:00Most enjoyable post. Everyone is entiltled to thei...Most enjoyable post. Everyone is entiltled to their own opinions so I wouldn't worry about upsetting anyone. We all should be able to take critque.<br /><br />Enjoy your day.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-16306369046318476342010-05-20T21:08:10.476-07:002010-05-20T21:08:10.476-07:00Oh shoot and I wanted to also say, Beth... I would...Oh shoot and I wanted to also say, Beth... I wouldn't touch the bathrooms in Alex's WIP for all the gold in Japan!!! Love ya Alex, but no females?? lol!Mel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-9763740465577958272010-05-20T21:07:19.777-07:002010-05-20T21:07:19.777-07:00Well thank goodness I didn't alienate anyone. ...Well thank goodness I didn't alienate anyone. Including myself. :D<br /><br />And yes, MissV, I can't give sappy cards either. My whole life we always gave humorous cards to everyone in the family and I continue to do so now.<br /><br />Ewww squishy! :DMel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-51187345372200824662010-05-20T20:42:56.915-07:002010-05-20T20:42:56.915-07:00It sounds like you are with romantic scenes like I...It sounds like you are with romantic scenes like I am with mushy greeting cards. Even when it's my own anniversary, I can't bring myself to give hubbers a sappy romantic card. Blech...<br /><br />When reading, I don't like cheesy or sappy, but I do like a nice romantic scene once in awhile.Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-18285948076631735932010-05-20T18:18:40.530-07:002010-05-20T18:18:40.530-07:00Oooh sometimes I write squishy parts. Then again s...Oooh sometimes I write squishy parts. Then again sometimes not. I can never force two characters together so if it happens it happens and it suprises me as well as everyone else :P<br /><br />And sometimes I think ewwww icky squishy squishy but other times it just seems right.<br /><br />Also, who were we alienating? I wasn't offended. I *coughs* liked the post about, um, yah know but sort of forgot to comment because I had a bazillion tabs open (I don't know why I do this but I do)<br /><br />I KNOW *hugs tightly* I'M SO SORRY *weeps* BUT I'm here now and you should know it was good :)Mia Haysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041441666482084762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-25211023533824552152010-05-20T17:29:06.276-07:002010-05-20T17:29:06.276-07:00Well, I'm having plot issues with my WIP, so w...Well, I'm having plot issues with my WIP, so when write, I tend to write 'squishy parts because it's fun and easy. lol. I was just telling someone that I might just make it almost all squishy parts and call it erotica--otherwise known as PWP?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267066733031149882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-57190174711725915992010-05-20T16:03:26.296-07:002010-05-20T16:03:26.296-07:00My goodness sweet Mel! I think we must be related!...My goodness sweet Mel! I think we must be related! Worrying too much over stuff and nonsense today! I seriously doubt you have offended anyone and if you ... they're far too easily offended to keep around anyway! So there!<br /><br />I LOVE squishy romance! :) And I am a squishy romantic!<br /><br />Still shaking my head over Alex writing a whole book without a single female. Who does the laundry and dishes in that world? And can you even imagine the bathrooms? {shudder}<br /><br />Hugs to you dear Mel! Love ya!Beth Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047047792782914757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-21857676341611213002010-05-20T15:47:02.019-07:002010-05-20T15:47:02.019-07:00Well, Alex, I would hope there is no squishy in a ...Well, Alex, I would hope there is no squishy in a WIP without women. o.O Not against that, but not exactly my read either... ;)<br /><br />And Emily, I adore you! Thanks. :D<br /><br />Love between family and friends is just as important! That was going to be the next post. ;) But I certainly have a sprinkling of just about every emotion in my works. You deal with it on a daily basis, so why shouldn't your characters?Mel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-26324920815970180242010-05-20T15:39:26.148-07:002010-05-20T15:39:26.148-07:00I do have some squishy parts in my WIP, but I actu...I do have some squishy parts in my WIP, but I actually enjoy dealing with the love between friends and family more so than two romantic partners.<br /><br />And why are you so worried? Who could possibly be upset with you? You're just being silly! :DEmily Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478461123707071108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10722111911442589.post-90910355736884531542010-05-20T15:19:59.857-07:002010-05-20T15:19:59.857-07:00Was there a debate? I must've missed it...
My...Was there a debate? I must've missed it...<br /><br />My upcoming book has no squishy parts, because there's no female characters. Zero. However, the story I'm working on now will contain a female character that does evolve into a love interest. It's new territory for me, but I intend to keep it low key. (The relationship will develop over the course of the story through a battle of wills.)<br /><br />And damn - never thought about using my D&D character! That's a great idea. <br /><br />You have a good weekend as well, Mel!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com