I do not know if you any of caught the post about me trying to write a romance story, but I am finding out it is much more difficult than I thought, My friend knew me well enough to know:

1) I have never read a romance novel, so I have no point of reference, I always thought they were schlock artists.

2) I have never experianced a conventional romance myself, again another point of reference. My wife is with me because I am a "good" "safe" man not because I am attractive or engaging

3) Her conclusion was that I had about as much chance of success as Micheal Bay directing a romantic comedy, or Marylin Manson writing a love ballad.

Here were her parameters:

1) it had to be a classic story, about NORMAL humans, as opposed to demons, vampires, aliens, mutants etc..( she has read alot of my writing)

2) I could pick the setting between the 1600's and now,

3) My guy character had to "get the girl" in the end.

So out of stupid pride I had accepted this. I am 5 pages in and struggling, nevertheless I can meet her end of the week deadline. I will post the results for your judgement and a good laugh( especially for the ladies of PC) I am planning on two versions a "clean" one that I will post in creative and a "higher octane" one that I will send those who ask upon request via PM.

Well back to it.