Chrissie, that's one of my favorite romances, too. Everything you said. I like the plot points are more emotional than physical, other than having to close the store. That movie is so much about feelings. Thanks for joining in the conversation!

Oooo, Jennifer, I love hearing about your writing journey. We share in the non-fiction and academic writing journey, though I suspect yours was life-long. Mine was short-lived, achieved later in life, sandwiched between lots of fiction. I love your expression of "enflaming the beast rather than taming it."

Thank YOU, Denise. Plot twists, oh how I love the twists.

Thank you, Susan, for your support and your passion! I look forward to knowing how you like the books and how they helped your writing.

Now that I'm writing thrillers, I'll have to check out your recommendation!
Thanks for commenting.

Oooo, I like your term, Jenny: story quilter! YES! And, I enjoy hearing you say you write scenes out of order. Isn't it fu

Everything you said, Kris! Reading your response, I was reminded that the three elements are like a tripod or three-legged stool. Remove one leg and the story collapses.

Thanks for adding your insight!

Thank you for sharing great ideas.