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Thursday, March 09, 2006
Five Secrets to Writing a Great Desire! Secret Four
It's Thursday. Secret Number Four Day.
Melissa Talking:
4) Create a setting of wealth and power. Desires are not set in the everyday world…or at least the world most readers live in. Make certain that the world of privledge is part of the book and insinuate it in every way. The hero doesn't drive a car, he drives a Jaguar or has a chaueffer. He doesn't wear a Timex, he wears a platinum Rolex. And he calls Tiffany’s to have them send over some jewelry for him to look at. They don't attend the movies, they attend balls and charity functions. And be sure to describe the wealthy surroundings, making the reader feel part of that world.
Barbara Talking Now:
Obviously, wealthy, powerful men who can have anything they want--except the heroine, or the heroine's heart--are sexy and appealing. This is the direction for the New Desire. We can still have our cowboys and cops, but they're going to be very successful, or have money, even if they choose not to use it. But the majority of the New Desire Alpha Males will be very wealthy, and willing to use that money and power to achieve any goal they set. This has already been the basis for the Dynasties. Jets, Ferrari's, yachts--they have it all. Ah, but that's where Secret Number One comes back into play. Conflict... Now that's the New Desire, ladies.
Watch for tomorrow's secret. Last but not least, I assure you...
Bio: Senior Editor Melissa Jeglinski is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After receiving her Bachelor's degree in English, Melissa relocated to New York City and began working at Harlequin Books. During her years with the company, Melissa has discovered over fifteen first time authors, worked on almost every line the company publishes and sorted through more than her fare share of manuscripts. Melissa currently resides in Queens with her girls—two cats named Esmerelda and Tallulah.
posted by Barbara McCauley at 7:07 PM
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6 Comments:
KimW said...
A girl can dream and there's nothing better than a hero who is wealthy and can give the heroine everything she wants in the end. Looking forward to the books.
4:16 AM
Playground Monitor said...
And he calls Tiffany's to have them send over some jewelry for him to look at. They don't attend the movies, they attend balls and charity functions.
Can I ask this man out on a date? **gg** I'll let him pick me up in his chauffeur-driven limosine.
Thanks again for a great tip.
6:38 AM
Jennifer said...
I second what kimw and playground monitor said. I can't wait to read the new Desires. Thanks for sharing these secrets.
10:10 AM
CrystalG said...
Every girl wants to be swept off her feet by a wealthy hero. I enjoy reading novels with wealthy heros because it lets the reader live the fantasy.
10:34 AM
Carol said...
Money can buy happiness when it comes along with a wonderful, handsome hero who is madly in love with you! These books are going to be great!
3:13 PM
Barbara McCauley said...
What's the saying? "I want a guy who is tall, dark and has some?" I'll go for the Tiffany's box, too. And you're so right, Carol. It's all about the fantasy--that's what a Desire novel does. Let's you live the fantasy, just for a little while, anyway. Until the kids start screaming and the laundry is spilling over. And no bad hair days in a Desire... (that's just one of my fantasies)*g*
5:36 PM
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