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Question: Does anyone know any Great Crime movies besides the obvious “Pulp Fiction”,”True Romance”, and “Godfather”?
Please if you can Give a list. The better the list the more likely you will have the best answer.
Thank you
Answer:
Answer by Lu T
I would say the
GoodFellas
Scarface
Heat
Belly
American Psycho
Ocean’s Twelve
S.W.A.T
Italian Job
Die Hard 2
When writing romance, put aside any cynical thoughts and focus instead on innocent dreams and memories from your youth because capturing that all important innocent essence is vital when trying to portray that spark of attraction between two of your characters. Writing romance can add sparkle to a scene or indeed, depth to a character and as it can encompass different layers for your characters, it provides glimpses of the person you are trying to create. Writing romance scenes can be fun for the writer too and it can help the story or novel to sell, because romantic fiction is hugely popular in these stricken financial times.
We all like escapism. Readers may want a story which has a semblance of gritty realism but they also want stories of hope, laughter and romance. Fiction needs to have aspects of true life so that readers can relate to it and interlacing romantic moments can produce feel – good factors throughout. When writing romance just remember that it does not all have to be hearts and flowers and over the top romantic gestures to make it work, in fact, depending on the type of fiction that you are planning to write, it can have variations of romance which either carry or support the story as it unfolds.
Romance can also add much needed obstacles to the story and these add weight to any storyline and draw the reader in. Obstacles work in a variety of ways because they add depth to the characters and to the storyline but they also take the reader on a voyage of discovery and leaves them wanting to know whether the obstacles were finally overcome. Using obstacles to prevent the romantic liaisons from progressing also works incredibly well and the actions of the characters involved then start to reveal a great deal about their personalities going forward.
Of course, if writing a short story, word count is going to be limited greatly and so the writer must know exactly what the story is about and also how much romantic content it will contain. Finding the relevant starting point is also important and writing a compelling opening paragraph essential. All readers secretly want a happy ending in some shape or form, it doesnâ??t have to be that the romance works as long as there is some hope that it has worked out for the best or perhaps within those final paragraphs, there are hints of a better alternative as the story closes. Sometimes leaving out some information and avoiding finalising the story down to the very last detail can have the readerâ??s imagination soaring as they being to perceive those characters as three dimensional entities and start to think about the plot, how it progresses and ultimately ends.
Romantic interludes work well. The writer does not need to write intense or heavily erotic scenes if they feel uncomfortable with that, instead they can suggest a positive intensity between their characters by well-crafted dialogue and descriptive scenes. When writing romance, it is essential to provide dark and light elements to vital scenes and allow the reader to convey the subtle influences within the text.
Annette Young Editor of http://www.creative-competitor.co.uk The Competition Writing Specialists. Annette teaches Creative Writing and Journalism and offers courses, one to one coaching and a critique service
Enter the world of Make Believe with Edith and the Mysterious Stranger (ISBN: 9781589824690), a historical/fiction novel, filled with adventure and romance. With mysterious letters, cattle rustlers, a spunky woman, the liar’s fire, Halloween, and young love, there is always something happening.
Melynda Gascoyne, The Amherst Bee Newspaper: Buffalo, New York, wrote: “Clarke draws the reader into a world full of color and intrigue right from the first page. Her characters have faults that you want to see them overcome as you laugh, cry and cheer at just how genuine and vivid they are. They could easily be the neighbor next door. It’s refreshing to be able to read a story that can make you run the full range of emotions. The end is uplifting. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would highly recommend Edith and the Mysterious Stranger to anyone looking for a novel that is easy to read and just makes you feel good.”
It is 1904. Edith has wonderful qualities but her expectations are so high that she never gives a man a second chance. She used to sing professionally but has now settled down and serves others through her nursing abilities. During her stay in Idaho, Edith meets two men. Henry, the superintendent of schools, seems to be arrogant, flirtatious, and quite impressed with her talents. Joseph, a farmer and ranch hand, is just the opposite. He acts completely disinterested in her and unimpressed. At first, both men tend to get on her nerves until she decides it’s about time to not be so judgmental.
Lisa Haselton, Allbooks Reviews, wrote: “Clarke’s passion for her historical subject matter is apparent in the solid writing, which transports the reader back in time effortlessly. Her multi-layered characters are unique individuals who evoke empathy. The experiences, challenges, dialogue, and dress are realistic for the time period and the descriptions are so vivid the reader is more a participant in the events than a pageturner. Edith and the Mysterious Stranger is a highly recommended read. It’s a great adventure story with strong values; great for the entire family.”
After Edith’s arrival to Idaho, a mysterious stranger begins to write to her, which changes her outlook on life for the better. For the first time, she gets to know a man’s inner soul before making any harsh judgments. Whoever he is, this man is a mystery and the best thing that has ever happened to her. The question that puzzles her is whether or not he’s as wonderful in person as he is in his letters.
Wendy Cleveland, Reader Views, wrote: “The Power of the Written Word — this is the life lesson I took away from Linda Weaver Clarke’s book Edith and the Mysterious Stranger. I would definitely recommend this to anyone interested in a good inspirational read from beginning to end. You won’t be disappointed. I’m definitely a fan and will be looking for another installment in the Roberts family saga.”
About the Author
Linda Weaver Clarke travels throughout the United States, teaching a “Family Legacy Workshop,” encouraging others to turn their family history and autobiography into a variety of interesting stories. Her novel “Melinda and the Wild West” was a Semi-Finalist in the “Reviewers Choice Awards 2007.” The historical fiction novels, A Family Saga in Bear Lake Valley, include the following novels: Melinda and the Wild West (2006), Edith and the Mysterious Stranger (2008), and Jenny’s Dream (2009).
“Edith and the Mysterious Stranger” (ISBN 978-1-58982-469-0, American Book Publishing, 2008) can be purchased through Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and online bookstores. For more information, visit www.lindaweaverclarke.com. Publicity contact: www.american-book.com.
Linda Weaver Clarke received her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Southern Utah University and writes articles for the American Chronicle. She has traveled throughout the United States, teaching a ?Family Legacy Workshop,? encouraging others to turn their family history and autobiography into a variety of interesting stories.
Clarke is the author of Melinda and the Wild West, a semi-finalist for the ?Reviewers Choice Award 2007.? The historical fiction novels, A Family Saga in Bear Lake, include the following novels: Melinda and the Wild West (2006), Edith and the Mysterious Stranger (2008), Jenny?s Dream (2009), David and the Bear Lake Monster (2009), and Elena, Woman of Courage (2009).
Romance fiction is mainly defined as the imaginary story of love between people. This imagination is put down in writing to form a romance novel or romance literary work. Romance fiction is one of the oldest genres and definitely one of the most distinguished. People who are responsible for creating this kind of fiction are called romantic authors. It is pretty amazing thinking about some of the work that has been brought forth by the authors. The best thing about fiction is that all things are possible. Writers are able to bring twists to a tale and bring out not only the entertainment but also the lesson that is hidden. Love has a way to inspire a lot of fiction and, if you feel you are one of those people who love the fiction, you can easily try your hand at it. There are so many fictions for romance available for your to read. If you desire to read some classic tales for love, you will be in a position to do so easily. There are also modern fictions which cannot be compared to the old kind but, certainly with the unbeaten edge and twist of the modern life.
A typical romance fiction might be anchored in an exciting setting. The historical aspects and others might feature prominently. Two people from the opposite sex will have their story of love told. Drama is the best word to describe how the fiction will play out. All fictions will have a certain plot. However, one common thing or sure thing in the romance fiction is that there will be love. The people will be used to communicate undying love to readers; love that is able to surpass all other things that you can imagine. People have been inspired to enter into relationships while others have been encouraged to work things out in the relationships. Sometimes, critics say that the fiction will exaggerate the emotion of love an present some unrealistic play outs in the fiction or drama. This is an aspect that makes the story more exciting but, it might not have real or practical application.
Romance fiction can be viewed in various categories. You will find modern or contemporary fiction. You will also find fiction that is historical. There is also one that is paranormal. This is where the writer incorporates some superhuman or extra terrestrial occurrences in a love story. There is science fiction romance. It is closely related to time travel fiction. This is where the imagination goes wild and some of the things that are not common to science actually come to be. There are many lovers of this kind of romance. It is definitely entertaining as you celebrate love in all spheres. You will also find multicultural romance which is one between several cultures. The most common fiction of romance is erotic. This is the one that contains lots of sexual content which is made very obvious to the reader. It is also known as romantica therefore, the next time you want to read a love story, use the above knowledge to buy something you love.
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