Brenda Margriet
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Romance Weekly #lovewritechat

4/15/2014

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Do you like to read romance novels? Would you like to meet new authors, and learn more about your favorites? Join the writers of Romance Weekly as we go behind the scenes of our books and tell all...about our writing of course! Every week we'll answer the same questions. Once you've read my blog, the link below will direct you to another. Enjoy your trip around our blogs.

If you've arrived here from Kim Handysides blog, welcome! Now let's get straight to the questions.

Who is your favorite character you've written and why?

As I've only written four heroes and heroines, you'd think this wouldn't be too hard a question, but it is! I like all of my characters for different reasons, so it is tough to pick only one. But I do have to say Jemma Hedge, from my upcoming release, CHEF D'AMOUR, was a lot of fun to write. She is very prickly and persnickety and doesn't take crap from anyone. She is not prepared to fall in love, and only gets angrier when she does. All this angst is offset by her deep and tender loyalty to her Gramma. She was the most complex character I'd written, and it was very enjoyable getting to know her.


Do you prefer to write your Hero or Heroine?

I love writing my heroes. I went to a writing workshop led by romance author Jane Porter. The discussion was about the differences in how men and women communicate. Like women, men can have very strong feelings of love and commitment (of course they can!), but unlike women, they tend to show those feelings through actions and deeds, not with words. It's so fun to write scenes that show heroes expressing their love in concrete ways. I also like watching my heroines baffle and bemuse my heroes – those poor souls have no idea what hit them!

What are the three things you can't write without?

When it comes to physical things around me, I'm not that picky. It's not like I have a favourite coffee mug or a special pen. While I tend to write in the same spot (corner of the couch in my living room, as I don't have an office) I like to mix that up once in a while, especially in the summer when I love to write outside.

I do write better with a few specific tools on hand, however. The Internet is a wonderful resource. Have a question—about ANYTHING? Mr. Google can answer it in an instant! I also have a thesaurus available at all time (usually an online one). But one of the most helpful writing tools I've discovered is the Emotion Thesaurus. It is a comprehensive list of emotions, with descriptions of the physical sensations and actions a person experiences and expresses while in the grip of that emotion. I tell you—my characters grew greatly once I realized there were many more ways to describe fear than a pounding heart!

Now head on over to EJ Towler and see what she has to say about this week's questions!
19 Comments
Sarah Hegger link
4/15/2014 03:53:53 am

That Emotional Thesaurus is making the rounds today

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Brenda Margriet
4/15/2014 03:58:37 am

It really is an amazing resource. I need to look into there other books.

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Dani Jace link
4/15/2014 05:08:32 am

My couch is my office as well! After sitting in a secretary chair at work it's time to relax!

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Brenda Margriet
4/15/2014 05:15:01 am

You bet!

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Kim Handysides link
4/15/2014 06:04:47 am

Deeds and actions. It's why my husband is always fixing things around the house. ;)

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Brenda Margriet
4/15/2014 06:08:24 am

They can be handy that way? :-D

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J.J. Devine
4/15/2014 07:21:46 am

I used to have a terrible time writing in my living room, but since I had surgery this winter, I have grown very accustomed to writing in the recliner or in the corner of the couch :) Loved you blog!!!

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Brenda Margriet
4/15/2014 07:23:22 am

Thanks, J. J.!

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Amy Jarecki link
4/15/2014 08:15:45 am

I agree...those poor heroes go through a lot for their heroines!

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Brenda Margriet
4/15/2014 08:19:59 am

At least they get a happy ending!

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Carolyn Spear
4/15/2014 08:18:11 am

Love the Emotion Thesaurus, too. I love writing outside in the summer, first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee.

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Brenda Margriet
4/15/2014 08:20:51 am

Still too cold here, but getting closer to writing outside!

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S. C. Mitchell link
4/15/2014 09:42:07 am

Fun blog. I'm in the process of switching from a desktop computer to a laptop. After reading this I'm inspired to try writing in different locations, which will probably drive may wife nuts.

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Gemma Brocato link
4/15/2014 11:44:41 am

Brenda, I'm definitely checking out the Emotion Thesaurus. And I have to say I love the way you portray Jemma. She sounds like my kind of heroine. Great post.

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Brenda Margriet
4/15/2014 12:35:16 pm

I guess I should have spelled her name wih a "G" ;-)

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Ronnie Allen link
4/15/2014 11:49:17 am

I never heard of the Emotion Thesaurus, but will get it now! Like your point of view on how men and women express themselves differently.

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Brenda Margriet
4/15/2014 12:36:34 pm

In case you didn't see it, I did link to the site for The Emotion Thesaurus in.my post. Well worth it!

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Mishka Jenkins link
4/15/2014 08:19:33 pm

It is great how males and females act so differently when it comes to feelings, even better when it shows through writing their differences :D

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Brenda Margriet
4/16/2014 12:51:06 am

I agree!

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