I’m a huge movie fan. I love going to the movies, a large tub of
popcorn in hand, and losing myself in a story for two hours. There’s something truly
wonderful about the experience and no matter how often I go, that feeling of
excitement as the lights dim and the film begins to roll is nothing short of
magical.
I know many look forward to the more serious films that come out for
the holiday season. These are the films that end up being nominated during
awards season and carry all the gravitas and solemnity that a story can hold. I
certainly have several favorites that I’d dub more serious films – and I
believe all movies have the ability to transport us – but for my money, I’ll
pick a big summer blockbuster every time.
The action! The adventure! The laughter! Does it get any better than
that?!?!
While the mediums are considerably different, the need to tell an
action-packed story is no different as an author. Every scene needs to work
toward the end of the book, laddering up with information, character
development and tension until the big scene in the end that answers every
question I’ve built along the way.
It’s for those reasons that I believe summer blockbusters have much to
teach me about my craft as a writer. The ability to convey all that excitement
to my reader is absolutely essential as I build my story. Understanding how to
show my tough hero has a heart of gold or my seemingly meek heroine has a spine
of steel is a wonderful creative challenge. And the choices I make during the
writing process – if done successfully – will show that to my readers as well.
Wishing everyone lots of fun blockbuster experiences this summer – both
on the big screen and on the pages of
a good book!
Thanks for joining me today.
XOXO,
Addison
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Despite early ambitions of
being a diver, a drummer or a doctor, Addison
Fox happily discovered she was more suited to life as a writer. She
lives in Dallas and - thankfully - doesn't have to operate on anyone. You can
find her at her home on the web at www.addisonfox.com. Her latest book, SECRET AGENT BOYFRIEND,
is out now from Harlequin Romantic Suspense. You can visit her at her website
at www.addisonfox.com
1 comment:
movie theater popcorn--nothing else comes close
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