Is there really a gray area? Is it still wrong to have an affair outside of
marriage, commitment, engagement? How many times have you heard someone say,
We're in a committed relationship? Or when caught in an affair... I just don't
know what came over me. I couldn't help myself? I really do love you not them?
Just what does that mean when you don't have a legal document, yup, that wee
bit of paper that tells people they belong to each other and no one else? Does
the commitment of today have the strength of yesterday's marriage even without
the paper? Does marriage mean commitment forever, or is it I'm committed to you
for as long as no one nicer, richer, kinder, simpler, funnier, sweeter, more
macho, less macho, more in tune, or whatever you'd like to throw in there. And,
is it possible to truly be in love with two people? Should today's marriage be
redefined?
Z: Ooooh, we're getting serious today.
A: Hey, weren't me who thinks the heroine in our new book should be married.
Z: I believe I said committed....
A: You never once mentioned an insanity ward.
Z: (Gives a disbelieving look) Sometimes your brain connectors misfire.
A: It was a perfectly logical statement. I'm old fashioned, I like my
heroines single, free of commitment, and/or insanity!
Z: But just what is the morals of today and how does that fit into the new
cutting edge of writing?
There are many loyal followers of sweet romance, entire books about how a
couple can be in love forever, if they could just get around a few obstacles.
That was the original core concept of romance. Time evolved and so did morals
and sexual freedoms, but for the most part the reader still wanted one on one
romance, and happily ever after as in marriage.
Another leap in time and bibbidi-bobbidi-boob, sex isn't a fairy tale any
more. Some readers remain faithful to the true and ole, others become
adventurers, exploring the erotic, the taboo, the oh la la. There is little one
cannot find from a randy threesome. to a wife swap or M/M. BDSM has become
common faire, add leather, a whips or two and a sweetie romantic romp into high
adventure on leather and lace seas.
We say this to reflect that the idea of romance has changed
drastically, and as authors we are all about pleasing our audience. It used to
be easy, there was a basic formula, now there are few inhibitions and ever few
rules. There is something for everyone's tastes. However, we want to know from
the readers if marriage and/or a committed relationship still means no fooling
around outside that commitment. Of course, this does not include those
characters in a story who choose to swing.
Flash back to a famous book the BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. Most women
related to the heroine, and the choice she had to make between a love of
forever and the promise she made to her husband and family to honor and
protect. Where are the moral lines today? Are there any lines? Would that same
woman (or character) make the same choice?
Which brings us back to our first thoughts. In reality, love draws some of
us into affairs, we lose our heads and our hearts, people break up homes over
it, and no one can truly judge the right or wrong of it anymore, or can we?
So, if you dare, answer this questions. If you are in love with your husband
and family as well as with a significant other who might also have a family and
you are having an affair....A: Do you break up both families and create a life
together? B: Do you end the affair, quick and clean, and just hold the memories
tight in your heart, along with the hurt you inflicted on the other? C: Do you
continue to go on, and hope that you never get caught?
Now, answer those same questions if these were characters in a books. Are
your answers different? Is it fun to read about such turmoil or more fun to
live it?
Z: You haven't had your tea yea, have you?
A: No, but...
Z: Ahhh, that explains your brain's running amuck.
A: Humph! Suppose you wanted to talk about the Eagles.
Z: We already did that when you first got here.
A: Oh yea..... (Brightens) Tea?
We'd love to hear from anyone interested in what we do. Anyone who writes us at writingteamcw@yahoo.com (Write - Blog Dawn - in subject line) and leaves an s-mail address, we will send you a free ebook (choose erotic or romantic thriller) and add you to any future mailings.
Angelica Hart and Zi ~ Vixen Bright and Zachary Zane
www.champagnebooks.com - www.carnalpassions.com - angelicahartandzi.com
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