The Wedding Planner
I re-watched The Wedding Planner on Saturday. This 2001 Romantic Comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey is one of my favorite movies for a number of reasons.
1. There Are No Bad People
Both Steve, Matthew McConaughey’s character, and Mary, Jennifer Lopez’s character, are involved with other people yet these other people aren’t nasty or mean or undeserving of love. Mary genuinely likes Fran, Steve’s fiancée. She doesn’t fight with her, doesn’t say anything negative about her. There’s a mutual admiration and respect.
As reading and writing buddies know, I truly believe in women supporting other women. Many of my heroines have close female friends (Anna, Kat, and Camille, the heroines of He Watches Me, Flashes Of Me, and Breaking All The Rules, become best friends). Yes, there are some bad women in my stories but there are some bad men also. It takes skill to create a tension-filled story cast with nice people.
2. Both The Hero And The Heroine Are Imperfect
Mary doesn’t win the guy because she’s perfect. She wins the guy because they were meant to be together, her imperfections making her perfect for him. She’s a control freak and a bit obsessive. He’s a bit too casual about everything. She gives him structure. He teaches her to unwind.
I don’t write about perfect people. Perfect people are boring. My characters are rebels (Camille from Breaking All The Rules), rigid rule-setters (Nate from Breaking All The Rules), reality avoiders (Kat from Flashes Of Me), and obsessive cleaners (Bee from Sinful Rewards, releasing in July). These faults make them interesting.
3. There Are Some Great Quiet Moments
Romance, for me, isn’t the grand gestures or the roses or the poetic lines. It is when Steve gently, casually brushes the hair away from Mary’s face, when he kneels beside her as she’s lying on the couch, putting them both on the same level, when he sits beside her as they watch the movies in the park, neither of them needing to speak. I could picture him doing these things fifty years from now.
I like showing readers a slice of what the future might hold for couples. Years from now, Nate and Camille will be making dinner, dancing to music as their curry cooks. Kat will be sitting in Henley’s lap, watching surveillance footage with him. Blaine will be touching Anna under the tabletop at an important business dinner.
4. Not Everyone Is Paired Up At The End Of The Movie
The Wedding Planner has a happy romantic ending but it isn’t a happy romantic ending for everyone, only for Steve and Mary. It would have been so easy for the Director to pair everyone up, to force a happy ending for everyone, but that would have been, IMHO, cheesy and unrealistic.
I love to see everyone happy also so it is very challenging for me NOT to pair all of my characters up at the end of stories. It kills me that Yen, Camille’s boss, is alone. She deserves happiness also. But it would take an entire book dedicated to her to make that happy ending happen.
Have you watched The Wedding Planner? What did you enjoy about this movie?
Nathan Lawford, Blaine Technologies’ chief financial officer, is known as the Iceman. He conducts his personal and business affairs without emotion, never allowing himself to become involved with anyone. When Nate sees something or someone he wants, he negotiates, paying a simple, set monetary price.
Now he wants Camille, the company’s green-haired intern.
Camille Joplin Trent never expected to be paid to pleasure the man of her dreams. She can’t quite figure out why this is a bad thing. Nate is intelligent, handsome, sophisticated, everything she’s ever wanted in a lover and never thought she could have. Their contract is for a month, thirty lust-filled days of making every sexual fantasy they’ve ever had come true. At the end of this month, the rules state their relationship will end.
Of course, Camille has never been good at following rules.
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I Support Reviewers
I support your right to post honest reviews, including one star reviews. You’re one of my readers, you have an opinion and I respect your right to share it. Heck, I admire you for sharing it. That takes courage. (Freedom of speech, baby – I live it and love it)
I don’t care which name you attach to your review. If you feel more comfortable reviewing as Anonymous, review as Anonymous. Personally I’d choose a more colorful pen name (The Pink Unicorn Of Love) but hey, whatever floats your boat. (grins) You respect my need for privacy and I extend to you the same respect.
I’ll address some common questions I’ve received.
Q. I hear reviews help writers but I don’t feel comfortable writing them. Am I a bad reader?
Yes, you’re a bad, bad reader and you must be punished. Assume the position while I ask one of my hunky heroes to discipline you. Oh, Officer Drake…
LOL
Seriously… talking about the books you love helps writers. There are a zillion ways to talk about books. Writing reviews is merely one of these ways. I’ll often post on social media that I’m reading a certain book. I don’t say anything more, allowing my reading buddies to decide for themselves whether or not they want to read that book.
Q. I didn’t like one of your stories. Will you hate me forever?
Will you hate me forever for writing a story you didn’t like? (big hugs) My bestest buddy in the world hasn’t liked any story I’ve ever written (she doesn’t like erotic romance) and I still love her to bits.
Every story I write is different. Every character I write is different. I don’t expect you to like every story. I’d be alarmed if you did. That might be an indication that I’m not trying different things. Either that or you’re as nuts as I am. (grins) If that’s the case, you’re destined to be my best buddy forever.
Q. Do negative reviews make you angry?
I don’t like disappointing any reader. I don’t think any writer does. Your time is precious and you gifted that time to me. I want you to be happy.
But I won’t ever be angry with you if you write a negative review. UNLESS you’re mean to my readers. I’m super protective of my reading buddies. They’re part of my family. Yeah, I get all mamma bear about my readers.
Q. I posted a one star review of your story and now I’m receiving mean comments/emails. Are you responsible for this?
If you receive mean comments/emails because you posted a one star review of one of my stories, PLEASE contact me ! I’ll defend you and talk to the people involved.
I can assure you that the reader isn’t a member of my street team. We cause a happy, upbeat, super positive type of chaos in Romanceland (if someone leaves a comment with a very bad pun, she or he might be a street team member – grins). No negative energy!
Q. I don’t agree with a review. What do I do?
Please respect the reviewer’s opinion. Writers often say that when a story is published, it no longer belongs to the writer, it belongs to the reader. Every reader reads a different story because we bring our own experiences into this story.
If you disagree, you can post your own review. There’s no need to directly address the previous review (this might make that reviewer feel bad and no one should feel bad about reading erotic romance). Simply offer other readers a different view of the same book. I LOVE reading these types of reviews.
If you ever have any questions about reviews, my stories or anything else (I’m an expert in all things Nutella also – grins), please send me an email !
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A Beautiful Story
Booklover Sue shares
“This great story has a wonderful mix of humor, sexual chemistry and romance that all readers will love. Cynthia Sax has written a beautiful story and I am looking forward to more books from this fantastic author.”
Read the full review here
http://bookloversue.blogspot.ca/2014/04/review-giveaway-breaking-all-rules-by.html
Nathan Lawford, Blaine Technologies’ chief financial officer, is known as the Iceman. He conducts his personal and business affairs without emotion, never allowing himself to become involved with anyone. When Nate sees something or someone he wants, he negotiates, paying a simple, set monetary price.
Now he wants Camille, the company’s green-haired intern.
Camille Joplin Trent never expected to be paid to pleasure the man of her dreams. She can’t quite figure out why this is a bad thing. Nate is intelligent, handsome, sophisticated, everything she’s ever wanted in a lover and never thought she could have. Their contract is for a month, thirty lust-filled days of making every sexual fantasy they’ve ever had come true. At the end of this month, the rules state their relationship will end.
Of course, Camille has never been good at following rules.
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A Simply Perfect, Spellbinding And Beautiful Book
Yay!
Brit Nanny Reads reviewed Breaking All The Rules.
http://britnannyreads.wordpress.com/2014/04/16/breaking-all-the-rules-by-cynthia-sax/
Here’s a snippet…
“This is THE perfect love story for the modern age and one that EVERY WOMEN should read!!!
A simply perfect, spellbinding and beautiful book which earns a 10 out of 10 from me…along with a few tears.”
Nathan Lawford, Blaine Technologies’ chief financial officer, is known as the Iceman. He conducts his personal and business affairs without emotion, never allowing himself to become involved with anyone. When Nate sees something or someone he wants, he negotiates, paying a simple, set monetary price.
Now he wants Camille, the company’s green-haired intern.
Camille Joplin Trent never expected to be paid to pleasure the man of her dreams. She can’t quite figure out why this is a bad thing. Nate is intelligent, handsome, sophisticated, everything she’s ever wanted in a lover and never thought she could have. Their contract is for a month, thirty lust-filled days of making every sexual fantasy they’ve ever had come true. At the end of this month, the rules state their relationship will end.
Of course, Camille has never been good at following rules.
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Breaking All The Rules Is A Battery Burner
Snarky Mom Reads has reviewed Breaking All The Rules!
http://www.snarkymomreads.com/?p=4648
Here’s a snippet…
“I really enjoyed the character development and of course, this IS an “erotic novella”, so needless to say… it’s a battery burner! But what really makes this a fun read is the quirky female characters that Cynthia Sax develops and their inability to deviate from their ultimate goal – a relationship with their flawed business superheroes!”
Nathan Lawford, Blaine Technologies’ chief financial officer, is known as the Iceman. He conducts his personal and business affairs without emotion, never allowing himself to become involved with anyone. When Nate sees something or someone he wants, he negotiates, paying a simple, set monetary price.
Now he wants Camille, the company’s green-haired intern.
Camille Joplin Trent never expected to be paid to pleasure the man of her dreams. She can’t quite figure out why this is a bad thing. Nate is intelligent, handsome, sophisticated, everything she’s ever wanted in a lover and never thought she could have. Their contract is for a month, thirty lust-filled days of making every sexual fantasy they’ve ever had come true. At the end of this month, the rules state their relationship will end.
Of course, Camille has never been good at following rules.
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Hooked From The First Elevator Ride
Save Your Money For Books has reviewed Breaking All The Rules!
http://saveyourmoneyforbooks.blogspot.ca/2014/04/review-giveaway-breaking-all-rules-by.html
Here’s a snippet…
“Ms. Sax does a wonderful job of building this story and I was hooked from their first elevator ride together and this story kept me turning the pages. I gave this novella 4.5 Stars and you can be sure anything Cynthia Sax writes will be added to my TBR list!”
Nathan Lawford, Blaine Technologies’ chief financial officer, is known as the Iceman. He conducts his personal and business affairs without emotion, never allowing himself to become involved with anyone. When Nate sees something or someone he wants, he negotiates, paying a simple, set monetary price.
Now he wants Camille, the company’s green-haired intern.
Camille Joplin Trent never expected to be paid to pleasure the man of her dreams. She can’t quite figure out why this is a bad thing. Nate is intelligent, handsome, sophisticated, everything she’s ever wanted in a lover and never thought she could have. Their contract is for a month, thirty lust-filled days of making every sexual fantasy they’ve ever had come true. At the end of this month, the rules state their relationship will end.
Of course, Camille has never been good at following rules.
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Top Reasons To Read Breaking All The Rules
Literaria has listed the top reasons to read Breaking All The Rules.
http://sede-literaria.blogspot.ca/2014/04/if-you-like-to-break-rules-come-and-read.html
Here is a snippet…
“This is one of those books of which I’d be happy to have a print copy, so that I could touch it, feel it and just open on a random page and be joyful all over again.”
Nathan Lawford, Blaine Technologies’ chief financial officer, is known as the Iceman. He conducts his personal and business affairs without emotion, never allowing himself to become involved with anyone. When Nate sees something or someone he wants, he negotiates, paying a simple, set monetary price.
Now he wants Camille, the company’s green-haired intern.
Camille Joplin Trent never expected to be paid to pleasure the man of her dreams. She can’t quite figure out why this is a bad thing. Nate is intelligent, handsome, sophisticated, everything she’s ever wanted in a lover and never thought she could have. Their contract is for a month, thirty lust-filled days of making every sexual fantasy they’ve ever had come true. At the end of this month, the rules state their relationship will end.
Of course, Camille has never been good at following rules.
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Great Review For Breaking All The Rules
Yay! I have a review for Breaking All The Rules
I am, Indeed, shares “Full of fun, passion and characters with trust issues, hangups and concerns, this story manages to keep you smiling and wondering from start to finish.”
Read the full review here
http://iam-indeed.com/breaking-rules-cynthia-sax-excerpt-giveaway/
Nathan Lawford, Blaine Technologies’ chief financial officer, is known as the Iceman. He conducts his personal and business affairs without emotion, never allowing himself to become involved with anyone. When Nate sees something or someone he wants, he negotiates, paying a simple, set monetary price.
Now he wants Camille, the company’s green-haired intern.
Camille Joplin Trent never expected to be paid to pleasure the man of her dreams. She can’t quite figure out why this is a bad thing. Nate is intelligent, handsome, sophisticated, everything she’s ever wanted in a lover and never thought she could have. Their contract is for a month, thirty lust-filled days of making every sexual fantasy they’ve ever had come true. At the end of this month, the rules state their relationship will end.
Of course, Camille has never been good at following rules.
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Great Review For Breaking All The Rules
Give Me Books And Boxes has reviewed Breaking All The Rules!
“This ruler setter executive wants Camille and he wants her under his terms and conditions. But guys, he’s a total sweetheart under his icy exterior! I fell in love with him from the start.”
Read the full review here (plus there are great quotes from the story and photos!!!!)
http://givemebooksandboxes.blogspot.ca/2014/04/arc-review-breaking-all-rules-by.html
Nathan Lawford, Blaine Technologies’ chief financial officer, is known as the Iceman. He conducts his personal and business affairs without emotion, never allowing himself to become involved with anyone. When Nate sees something or someone he wants, he negotiates, paying a simple, set monetary price.
Now he wants Camille, the company’s green-haired intern.
Camille Joplin Trent never expected to be paid to pleasure the man of her dreams. She can’t quite figure out why this is a bad thing. Nate is intelligent, handsome, sophisticated, everything she’s ever wanted in a lover and never thought she could have. Their contract is for a month, thirty lust-filled days of making every sexual fantasy they’ve ever had come true. At the end of this month, the rules state their relationship will end.
Of course, Camille has never been good at following rules.
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Another Great Review For Flashes Of Me
Awww… this review made me cry
Lace shares “Cynthia Sax has done it again and with her writing talents anything is possible. The plot is fast-paced, as there is never a dull moment. Flashes of Me is a story that has a woman needing to find her place in this world, as well as a man who needs to know it is possible to love. From start to finish, Flashes of Me was brilliant.”
You can read the full review here
http://www.blackravensreviews.com/?p=13998
Henley, the head of cyber security at Blaine Technologies, is a man no one crosses. He watches employees constantly using his network of cameras and enforces his rules by any means possible. Rumors of his violent past, his scarred hands and huge size have resulted in him being feared by everyone… almost everyone.
Katalina, the new intern, worries about the revelation of her most painful secret much more than she fears her sexy boss’s wrath. She sees the loneliness in his dark eyes, feels the gentleness in his marred fingers, tastes the need in his kisses, and she knows he watches her. His silly rules about not stripping for the cameras and no sex at the office are destined to be broken.
Kat likes to be watched. Henley can’t look away. Will this beauty be able to tame her beastly boss?
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