tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post92066763958671405..comments2012-07-12T10:54:37.870-07:00Comments on Alison Chambers: Bending the Romantic Template: The Eternal Triangle, A No-No in Romance?Sandra Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-42909147657609784492011-09-19T15:01:17.822-07:002011-09-19T15:01:17.822-07:00This is a timely post for me. I've been writin...This is a timely post for me. I've been writing what I thought was a contemporary romance and out of nowhere the true hero emerged. The guy the heroine has been sleeping with isn't going to be the guy she ends up with. Personally, I think that makes it a contemporary romance-as in realistic for our times. I doubt I'll change any romance publishers' minds though. I've decided--women's fiction. <br /><br />http://clairecroxtonromanceauthor.wordpress.com/2011/09/16/a-new-twist/Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609095934716513347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-23170441525466232652011-09-12T21:51:40.174-07:002011-09-12T21:51:40.174-07:00Great points, Lilly...Sandy/AlisonGreat points, Lilly...Sandy/AlisonSandra Koehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-8767038709039254242011-09-12T15:57:49.757-07:002011-09-12T15:57:49.757-07:00I've read a few "triangle" books. An...I've read a few "triangle" books. And Lifetime Movies do the triangle quite a bit, not always with an HEA. Sometimes, the heroine shoots the would-be hero because he's a psycho. :-) I think the triangle works when the writer gives the reader a "heads up" rather than allowing the reader to become emotionally invested in the hero only to learn the heroine's got her eyes on someone else too. If the reader sees it coming , then the reader will be "choosing" along with the heroine. But the heroine (or hero, if that's the case) can't seem to wishy washy. And, the author must make sure the heroine chooses the hero most loved by most readers. Tricky. But doable. And you're right. It can add a lot to a romance.Lilly Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085355337721818824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-51495749141001711212011-09-12T12:52:55.622-07:002011-09-12T12:52:55.622-07:00Read the Kristin Higgins interview. Great questio...Read the Kristin Higgins interview. Great questions, Lynne. I like her comment about being nosy re: relationships and getting ideas for her books and about breaking the rules. I also think it's important if you can tug at someone's heartstrings with rejection and jealousy.<br /><br />Check out Lynne's great interview with Kristin: http://lynnemarshall.com/Sandra Koehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-55997999059484508992011-09-12T12:47:11.391-07:002011-09-12T12:47:11.391-07:00Hey Lynne, thanks...I'll check out Kristin and...Hey Lynne, thanks...I'll check out Kristin and your interview with her, haven't read anything of hers yet. I think the most important thing is to keep the reader intrigued and tell a good story so they keep guessing and turning the pages...Sandy/AlisonSandra Koehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-36544023733059464992011-09-12T12:20:32.175-07:002011-09-12T12:20:32.175-07:00Sandra/Alison said: For example, I still stick to ...Sandra/Alison said: For example, I still stick to the premise that once she meets the hero, she doesn't have sex with anyone else...Sandy/Alison<br /><br />Lynne says: Exactly! However, I recently did an interview with Kristin Higgins (who breaks all those rules!) and she is famous for having the heroine engaged or involved with someone else at the beginning of the book (to the point of sleeping with them) yet still having her become involved with the true hero as the book progresses. She's great! (If you're interested the interview is posted at my website under articles)<br />We can't all be Kristin Higgins, (wish I could come close!) but sometimes ignoring the rules gets you noticed - as long as you're brilliant, which you are! :)Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-29551367945273239592011-09-12T10:08:11.500-07:002011-09-12T10:08:11.500-07:00Great post!Great post!Kellie Kamrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128538194212450324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-8993218803215366702011-09-12T08:57:31.319-07:002011-09-12T08:57:31.319-07:00PS, that doesn't mean she doesn't think ab...PS, that doesn't mean she doesn't think about being tempted by someone else...Sandy/AlisonSandra Koehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-45141423421333213562011-09-12T08:57:00.482-07:002011-09-12T08:57:00.482-07:00Thanks, Lynne, that was my question. It has to be...Thanks, Lynne, that was my question. It has to be handled carefully. For example, I still stick to the premise that once she meets the hero, she doesn't have sex with anyone else...Sandy/AlisonSandra Koehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-24034868558033298782011-09-12T08:49:07.139-07:002011-09-12T08:49:07.139-07:00Hi Sandra - All valid points. I think you can wor...Hi Sandra - All valid points. I think you can work in the competitive love interest in a book to add that extra conflict button, but depending where you're trying to sell the book, it would have to be handled with a fine toothed comb.<br />Isn't it beautiful with e-publishing that the traditional rules can be bent a bit here and there.<br />Great blog!Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-9444785592266858152011-09-12T08:19:15.524-07:002011-09-12T08:19:15.524-07:00I guess it's the perpetual love of mystery in ...I guess it's the perpetual love of mystery in me that makes me go this route...Sandy/AlisonSandra Koehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-59880368091648887062011-09-12T08:03:33.794-07:002011-09-12T08:03:33.794-07:00I enjoyed this post Alison. Good article. I haven&...I enjoyed this post Alison. Good article. I haven't tackled the two to one scenario yet, but maybe one day?Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-49833311083781458102011-09-12T06:20:19.616-07:002011-09-12T06:20:19.616-07:00Thanks, Beth! I'm really happy with the good r...Thanks, Beth! I'm really happy with the good reviews I've got!<br /><br />Sandy/Alison ChambersSandra Koehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-34993534090438983062011-09-12T06:06:00.086-07:002011-09-12T06:06:00.086-07:00Really good post! I enjoyed this.Really good post! I enjoyed this.Beth Trisselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13742049964476824594noreply@blogger.com