tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post7329067461702409077..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: The 12 Steps to Intimacy, Part 1Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-86264478096008090472014-03-03T09:15:16.281-07:002014-03-03T09:15:16.281-07:00LOL, Polly. Yes, there are always shortcuts--but t...LOL, Polly. Yes, there are always shortcuts--but then you have to back up and fill in the blanks. :-)Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-67875428892404321862014-02-22T09:22:37.822-07:002014-02-22T09:22:37.822-07:00These are great, Terry. I think many romance or ro...These are great, Terry. I think many romance or romantic suspense writers do this without thinking, as they seem like logical steps in a developing a relationship. 'Course there's always lust, which jumps over everything. Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-27078978756358466032014-02-21T06:35:00.316-07:002014-02-21T06:35:00.316-07:00Or romance entering the realm of science. :-) Or romance entering the realm of science. :-) Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-38783411355116123592014-02-20T21:37:10.672-07:002014-02-20T21:37:10.672-07:00Nice to see a little science entering the realm of...Nice to see a little science entering the realm of romance.James Paillyhttp://planetpailly.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-23604837066721196062014-02-20T10:26:18.474-07:002014-02-20T10:26:18.474-07:00These steps don't really have anything to do w...These steps don't really have anything to do with erotica -- as Maryann pointed out, they're basic to humans in general. Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-32064336721793060802014-02-20T10:20:29.482-07:002014-02-20T10:20:29.482-07:00I hadn't thought of them in terms of "ste...I hadn't thought of them in terms of "steps," but I guess I've been aware enough when I write...to a point. I don't get into erotica!Heidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-73700214205754154122014-02-20T10:03:38.003-07:002014-02-20T10:03:38.003-07:00I think one of the 'advantages' of having ...I think one of the 'advantages' of having these steps hard-wired into our beings is that readers recognize them on a visceral level so, although you do have to make them clear, you don't need to be 'in your face' with them.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-40333829232277679072014-02-20T09:56:58.317-07:002014-02-20T09:56:58.317-07:00Hahaha. You're just a big baby, Christopher!Hahaha. You're just a big baby, Christopher!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-10458248198427193302014-02-20T09:56:03.289-07:002014-02-20T09:56:03.289-07:00Marvelous - I have all the steps in the early stag...Marvelous - I have all the steps in the early stages of my romance - I think I might make the gestures a tiny bit more pointed. Terrific stuff, Terry. Can't wait for the other six. I might beg you to send them since I'll be in revision before your next post!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-9682308588759131072014-02-20T09:45:30.282-07:002014-02-20T09:45:30.282-07:00For her sake, I hope it's soon, Chris.For her sake, I hope it's soon, Chris.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-36282338834249365652014-02-20T09:45:08.708-07:002014-02-20T09:45:08.708-07:00Yep. "Only trouble is interesting."Yep. "Only trouble is interesting."Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-15173709696672373812014-02-20T09:44:46.448-07:002014-02-20T09:44:46.448-07:00Very true, Diana. The deeper we can delve into all...Very true, Diana. The deeper we can delve into all facets of our characters, the stronger our stories will be. Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-84644489252298587492014-02-20T09:22:02.152-07:002014-02-20T09:22:02.152-07:00"...human infants require a lot of time, effo..."...human infants require a lot of time, effort, and teaching before they can survive on their own ..." My wife would attest to that ... she had to take over for my parents and is anxiously looking forward to the day that I can be released into the wild.Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-71378046385322926612014-02-20T08:48:00.421-07:002014-02-20T08:48:00.421-07:00This list makes a lot of sense, though I'd nev...This list makes a lot of sense, though I'd never thought about intimacy in this series of steps before. Fascinating. Thanks for posting.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-70863790406920543172014-02-20T08:21:09.743-07:002014-02-20T08:21:09.743-07:00This push/pull between characters is so perfect fo...This push/pull between characters is so perfect for building the sexual tension in romance, but it is also an integral part of drama in any story. The push/pull between what the central character wants or needs and his or her ability to achieve that. Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-45035209018341363932014-02-20T07:29:42.558-07:002014-02-20T07:29:42.558-07:00Every culture has different expectations in terms ...Every culture has different expectations in terms of touch and personal space. The same is true of personality types. Not everyone likes being touched by strangers or touched in the same way. It's something to consider when creating unique characters in genres other than romances.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-57701650550791434932014-02-20T07:16:46.092-07:002014-02-20T07:16:46.092-07:00I think it holds across genres if there are relati...I think it holds across genres if there are relationships in the books. There might not be as much on the page, but people are people. There are a lot of series mysteries where the characters develop relationships across the broader scale of many books. Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-74321933125647844562014-02-20T06:58:00.195-07:002014-02-20T06:58:00.195-07:00Hi, Terry,
This presentation is very useful to th...Hi, Terry,<br /><br />This presentation is very useful to those of who write romance.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-12338359267492399302014-02-20T06:39:59.924-07:002014-02-20T06:39:59.924-07:00Thanks, Linda. Using the "push-pull" pos...Thanks, Linda. Using the "push-pull" possibilities in each step creates countless options. Deep down, we're hard-wired, but we're also individuals with our own past experiences. Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-15094483493328392952014-02-20T05:04:42.751-07:002014-02-20T05:04:42.751-07:00I never considered these 6 steps in quite this way...I never considered these 6 steps in quite this way, but the logical progression makes sense and opens the door to a number of powerful scenes. I like the approach where the woman pulls away from the aggressor's advances, but her receptiveness would lead them down a very different path — although her goal might differ somewhat from his and lead to a significant revelation about character for the reader. The introduction of another man into the scene enhances opportunities for some sort of showdown, be it subtle or overt, and a sharp verbal exchange between the woman and one or both of the men — or a hasty exit while they are "fighting" over her. On the other hand, instant physical attraction on the part of both parties brings its own set of possibilities, as does a confrontation brought on by alcohol or other substance abuse. What a wealth of potentials this12-step toolbox contains! (I'm fairly certain the next 6 will be just as inspiring.) Great post, Terry. I'm eagerly awaiting "the rest of the story," as Paul Harvey would have said.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.com