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"I believe strongly in writing groups such as Romance Writers Of America that offer support, information and networking."
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"The Odyssey is, indeed, one of the greatest of all stories, it is the original romance of the West; but the Iliad, though a magnificent poem, is not much of a story."

"Remember, beneath every cynic there lies a romantic, and probably an injured one."

"There was no romance about the mosquitos, however."

"Consider what a romantic expedition you are on; take notes."

"For me, romance isn't an over-the-top act. It's someone offering to help and to support me. Or if that person thinks I'm making the wrong decision, he'll tell me. I want him to be honest, because being that honest takes a lot of guts."

"I think romance is anything honest. As long as it's honest, it's so disarming."
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"Every writer has to figure out what works best - and often has to select and discard different tools before they find the one that fits."

"Certainly the plagiarism, and dealing with the fallout of it, was the most difficult thing I've ever faced since I started writing."

"I admire independence. The world would be a stronger place if we were all capable of handling life on our own. But being capable of it doesn't mean being unable to share and depend on someone else. It shouldn't mean being unwilling to. That's the romance."

"She sighed once, wishing she had a talent for the details of telling stories. She wasn't bad at themes, she mused, but she could never figure out how to turn a theme into an engaging tale. So she read instead, and admired those who could."

"He won't be one of those girlishly pretty men with curly gold hair...He'll be dark, dangerous, too. Brave, certainly, but not without flaws. I like my heroes human."

"Brother, when beauty falls into your hand, you hold on to it while you can. You could be dead tomorrow.Well, that's... inspiring."

"I don't think you can write - at least not well - if you don't love stories, love the written word."
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