I’ll let you in on a not-so-secret secret. I’m not big on romance. Not in my reading, or my movies, or my real life. Don’t get me wrong! I would love my husband to surprise me with a trip or a night out, but I’m more for the adventure than the romance. I like the new experience, not the romantic feelings involved. Sorry, but feelings come and go based on the person and the experience.
So I enjoy my entertainment more character oriented. Is cross-genre a good thing? Yes, I think so. Because people aren’t just romantic or mysterious. They aren’t just good or evil. Even the villain is the hero of his or her own story, right?
Even though my mysteries don’t have much to do with romance (heck, I can’t write a scene with Cerri kissing her husband, Matt, without thinking it sounds dumb!), I don’t not read something because it crosses a genre line. I like all types of books and movies.
It all boils down to one simple fact. People are multi-facetted.
Blessings!
Nichole
1 comment:
I agree completely! And while I love to read some great sex scenes thrown in I can't stand all the emotional conflict inherent in most romances - to trust or not trust? Reveal the secret or hide it? Argue about who's on top (figuratively speaking of course)? Enough! Let them be together and get on with the damn story!
I love the interchange between the men and women. Dialogue, attitudes, planning and plotting as they work together - you name it! I love suspense, mystery and action. But too much emphasis on the relationship leaves me not wanting to finish the book.
Good topic this week!
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