My writing career began when I was eleven with screenplays. One of them begged to be converted into a romance novel. The characters were so compelling, I then wrote three sequels which are now published with Amazon/Kindle. I'm in the process of finishing a fourth, with more to come. One of these years, I'll convert a couple other screenplays as well, but Will Boone and Christine Monroe so enjoy having their story told, they won't leave me alone!
In the upcoming days and weeks, I will address the reasons why I chose to focus on this romantic relationship as well as the storylines, plots and subplots, and social significance in terms of how these novels can be used as a blueprint for higher quality relationships in the real world. I earned a degree in Anthropology a long time ago as well as one more recently in Communication Studies at the University of Montana. I loved the program so much that I went on to acquire a master's degree in the field.
What is Communication Studies? It isn't about becoming a news anchor or radio personality. Some of it is about public speaking and debate. I actually taught public speaking for two years and loved every minute of it. However, the gist of Communication Studies has to do with researching and learning how we relate to one another using words and body language and how we perceive of one another through all this complicated messaging.
Conflict results from our myriad diverse desires, perceptions, messages. Life is rife with conflict because the desires we have and the ways in which we communicate them and perceive how they are valued by others are unique to each of us. I personally feel that we could all use an education in how to develop and maintain effective and empowering interpersonal interactions, leading to happy and fulfilling relationships.
My novels are a celebration of effective and empowering interpersonal interactions. My characters make mistakes, upset one another, suffer, and otherwise find themselves in nasty situations. In other words, they're human. Luckily, they're also self-aware enough to end up relying on inner values and principles that eventually help them sort out their differences and reinforce their relationships, romantic and otherwise.
Some of my characters aren't so self-aware. They are the ones who refuse to listen, to open their minds and their hearts, to let go of anger and illusion, to grow, to share in the peace and plenty those who do enjoy.
Oh, I forgot. There's quite a bit of divine intervention sprinkled throughout my stories as well. I like to think we aren't all alone to have to muddle through the chaos of misunderstanding on our own. A higher power beyond our understanding knows the truth about everything and we have the power ourselves to tap into it and be enlightened.
Oh, I also forgot to mention that my novels are a tad erotic. After all, the best romantic relationships are succulent, sprinkled copiously with savory spices.
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