Wednesday, June 13, 2012

The Love Line


                                                    
                                                            
by Stephanie Beck

Ideally, in every story there are certain lines that smack you right in the heart. When I was growing up I kept a wall of quotes in my bedroom. I was an avid reader so I was always adding to them and the great thing: most of them came from romance novels.
Oh sure, I had a few scholars on my wall and in my locker (yes, it invaded my locker as well), but mostly I had quotes from characters from my favorite authors. I wish I still had the stack because there were some doozies. Nora Roberts has always been my go-to girl for stand out character quotes that stay with me.

There was one from Carolina Moon where the main man, Cade, threatened to tear out some guy’s balls and shove them down his throat—or something of the like. I remember using that book for a book report and my teacher at the time not loving that quote. It didn’t bother me, though. The quote resonated for me because at the time I was very self confident in my role as a protector in my family and for my friends. I liked the badassedness of the quote—it spoke to me.

This love of mine for memorable quotes makes me look at my own work and make sure there’s that line, that something special that speaks to me. Sometimes it’s a poignant, life changing moment and sometimes it’s not. I never quite know when a line will hit me and over the years I’m sure different things stand out.

What sort of lines jump out for you? Humor? Romantic? Life-truths? I think I most get struck by life-truths that fit me at the moment and really great romantic lines.

All the best,

Stephanie Beck

Panties Optional
Maggie Chase has a wild night of passion planned with the help of Madame Evangeline’s dating service, 1NightStand. A single night with an incredible man, what more can a busy girl ask for?

Sam Peterson requests that Madame Evangeline help him find a woman who isn’t after him for his money. Maggie may just fit the bill, but with her list of fantasies in hand, she may be more than he bargained for.

Forever isn’t on either one of their minds, but maybe it doesn’t have to be.

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    1. Thanks Tamaria! I had a blast writing that one, definitely one of my favorites to put together :)

      Stephanie Beck
      www.stephaniebeck.net

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  2. I love subtle lines between a couple that seem like nothing but change everything! Or something funny that catches me off guard and makes me laugh wherever I am..even if I get strange looks from the flight attendant. :)

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    1. In one of Katie McAllister's books she mentioned barking spiders when a bought of flatulance happened. I laughed out loud in the middle of a big test in high school--and I still love the book!

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  3. Panties Optional is one of the most memorable 1Night Stand stories for me. :)

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    1. Thanks, Jessica! There are so many amazing stories in the series. I'm so glad to be part of it :)

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  4. I just started the 1NS series. Have lots to read! I remember lines that make me laugh and have some life truth to them.
    Mel

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    1. That's a strong and fantastic combination. Laughter makes the truth sweeter and more memorable.

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  5. the lines that hit me the most are the ones that have to do with the heart of whatever is going on in my life at the time or even more so if it is a spiritual quote. i love it when a write can combine the romance and spritiual beauty of loving someone into their work. not always an easy task.

    thank you for the great post.

    tammy ramey
    trvlagnt1t@yahoo.com

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