tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post6756000707801331685..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: A Touch of RomanceJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-31770682083410469952010-02-14T18:26:40.025-05:002010-02-14T18:26:40.025-05:00You are so right about not making it "perfect...You are so right about not making it "perfect" for them, Jill. The funnest novels to read and the ones that teach us the most are ones in which the characters have multiple hurdles to overcome one way or another. <br /><br />Since I write inspirational romance, yes, I add it to all my novels.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-69016188246332627782010-02-14T18:21:45.810-05:002010-02-14T18:21:45.810-05:00Love romance? You betcha! I'm a mushpot. I rea...Love romance? You betcha! I'm a mushpot. I read, write, and watch romance. When I break down and watch an action adventure with Gwynly, he heaves a sigh of relief.<br /><br />Your post spoke to me. I have to alter the mix on my current story. I added too much romance and not enough conflict. I think I misread the recipe. :)<br /><br />After watching a James Bond movie with Gwynly, I saw so clearly how to keep readers/viewers riveted: surprise them and ramp up the tension at every turn. Granted I won't have the same level of action in my inspirational historicals, but the idea is the same.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-18374315531157772432010-02-13T09:53:46.987-05:002010-02-13T09:53:46.987-05:00nice post. thanks.nice post. thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-52910495007036684602010-02-13T09:34:30.859-05:002010-02-13T09:34:30.859-05:00Susan J: Romance definitely adds tension! Your boo...Susan J: Romance definitely adds tension! Your books sound great!<br /><br />Angie: Just a little dab! Ha!<br /><br />Jaime: It's hard to juggle all the pieces. I usually catch that stuff when revising. The first go-round it slips through!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-4682646183802565102010-02-12T20:06:25.265-05:002010-02-12T20:06:25.265-05:00I love adding a touch of romance. I definitely nee...I love adding a touch of romance. I definitely need to work on more tension though. I tend to focus more on story plot and the romance is there but not "tense" enough :)Jaime Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768583469408522818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-42654916620265039912010-02-12T18:22:29.497-05:002010-02-12T18:22:29.497-05:00Can't go wrong adding a little dab of love!Can't go wrong adding a little dab of love!Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-31587105889240996162010-02-12T18:13:09.690-05:002010-02-12T18:13:09.690-05:00Hi Jill -
Love the rose pic!
Thanks for this ser...Hi Jill -<br /><br />Love the rose pic!<br /><br />Thanks for this series. Every genre has its "rules." <br /><br />I write Suspense with elements of romance. Nothing heightens suspense like a desire to protect the love interest.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-57632360071239714662010-02-12T15:21:30.264-05:002010-02-12T15:21:30.264-05:00Erica: Me too! I'm always rooting for someone ...Erica: Me too! I'm always rooting for someone to fall in love, even in a thriller!<br /><br />Shannon: Welcome! And thank you!<br /><br />Karen: Add it, add it!<br /><br />Patti: Thank you! Yes, life needs romance. I know I do, at least!<br /><br />Kristen: I say if it's fighting to come out, to bring it on. Romance is a hot genre right now!<br /><br />Jennifer: Romance, tension--oh yeah!<br /><br />Nancy: Thank you!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-50050421497271380982010-02-12T14:41:11.308-05:002010-02-12T14:41:11.308-05:00Those are very good reasons to add a romance to th...Those are very good reasons to add a romance to the story. I had not thought of doing that. You make some very good points about conflict.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-7317505858820808582010-02-12T14:23:08.814-05:002010-02-12T14:23:08.814-05:00Oooh, great examples!
I add romance to add tension...Oooh, great examples!<br />I add romance to add tension, unless I'm writing a romance. Then it's because it's my entire plot. LOLJennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-85888948893430535492010-02-12T14:14:05.190-05:002010-02-12T14:14:05.190-05:00My newest WIP is fighting to be a romance. It alre...My newest WIP is fighting to be a romance. It already had it in there, but it's demanding a prime role. I'm trying to figure out why and what's going on... still in the basics. :0)Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-31849799162586678192010-02-12T14:10:24.976-05:002010-02-12T14:10:24.976-05:00You do an excellent job, Jill, of inspiring, educa...You do an excellent job, Jill, of inspiring, educating, entertaining!<br />Life needs romance, doesn't it?<br />Since I write about life...it's a no-heart-er!!!<br /><br />LOL and Happy Valentine's!!<br />Pattipattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-16031758477999256492010-02-12T13:53:23.876-05:002010-02-12T13:53:23.876-05:00I'm planning on adding romance to my novel. Gr...I'm planning on adding romance to my novel. Great info, thanks so much!<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-67883665529543018552010-02-12T13:30:58.086-05:002010-02-12T13:30:58.086-05:00Excellent post! I think you nailed it, especially ...Excellent post! I think you nailed it, especially with your great examples. :-)<br /><br />P.S. Gorgeous photo! Have a great weekend.Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-89678816912219709832010-02-12T11:29:26.410-05:002010-02-12T11:29:26.410-05:00I love romance in my reading, and for sure in my w...I love romance in my reading, and for sure in my writing. The course of true love never should run smoothly.Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-82542773844538391282010-02-12T11:21:43.339-05:002010-02-12T11:21:43.339-05:00Lady Glam: Cool! I'm never sure if I'm spo...Lady Glam: Cool! I'm never sure if I'm spouting off general knowledge, so thank you!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-34499031946476256112010-02-12T10:54:24.493-05:002010-02-12T10:54:24.493-05:00I've really enjoyed reading these romance post...I've really enjoyed reading these romance posts! I keep trying to figure out where my book falls in. These are helping!Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-39311540862539717092010-02-12T09:59:36.743-05:002010-02-12T09:59:36.743-05:00Good Morning!
Terri: You're great at bringing...Good Morning!<br /><br />Terri: You're great at bringing romantic conflict in. Can't wait to read it!<br /><br />Tabitha: Those characters feel awfully real sometimes, don't they? :)<br /><br />Jen: Thanks! And you have a fab V-Day too!<br /><br />Robyn: Oh, yummy! I love anticipating another project.<br /><br />Wendy: The character sounds relatable and sympathetic--great! And I'm sending a telepathic message to your husband about the roses right now!<br /><br />Diane: Thanks! Have a great weekend!<br /><br />Joanne: Romance and love are great sources for conflict. They're such an emotional rush!<br /><br />Jody: Oh yes. It's what keeps me turning the page!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-15320072742666359582010-02-12T09:44:40.915-05:002010-02-12T09:44:40.915-05:00Great examples, Jill! I think we always need to ke...Great examples, Jill! I think we always need to keep in mind conflict. It's what keeps us wanting to turn the page!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-5752089103695909942010-02-12T09:34:29.741-05:002010-02-12T09:34:29.741-05:00I like the idea of romance actually being used as ...I like the idea of romance actually being used as a tool to show conflict. Lots of emotions play out in romance, so it's a great way of illuminating the personalities and tensions between people.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-63475761938176504042010-02-12T09:30:24.280-05:002010-02-12T09:30:24.280-05:00Great examples! So many ways to say the same thin...Great examples! So many ways to say the same thing, but obviously some are a lot better than others. Have a great weekend! :O)<br /><br />www.dianeestrella.comDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-3601744448826240252010-02-12T09:18:44.215-05:002010-02-12T09:18:44.215-05:00There's a little somethin' somethin' i...There's a little somethin' somethin' in the book I'm editing, but my MC acts like a did at age 15...stunted emotionally I guess. I feel for her.<br /><br />Love that yellow rose picture. I'll take a white rose, please (you can tell my husband). :D<br /><br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-17104682811650639062010-02-12T09:16:17.258-05:002010-02-12T09:16:17.258-05:00I think romance makes for a wonderful book. Though...I think romance makes for a wonderful book. Though with MG I can't. But I have something in my head(and in a file) for when I'm pubbed and can write anything without worrying about staying in my genre.<br /><br />Love those scenarios. Thanks for a great post! Happy Valentines Day this weekend. Hmmm, hubby better have some books for moi. Uh, chocolate too. =)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-64860817510816081462010-02-12T08:50:53.690-05:002010-02-12T08:50:53.690-05:00Jill: you posess and incredible teaching gift, my ...Jill: you posess and incredible teaching gift, my dear. <br /><br />Excellent advice and examples. <br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day!<br />JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-28195052396237154322010-02-12T07:42:07.458-05:002010-02-12T07:42:07.458-05:00I think all those reasons are fantastic reasons to...I think all those reasons are fantastic reasons to bring love to a novel. There is nothing like love to stretch a person, um, character. :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.com