So I've taken the plunge and I'm taking an online writing class called "Romance Writing Secrets". I've decided on my subgenre...erotic romance..and I'm excited about getting started. So thought I would share a little of what I've learned, so here's my 2nd assignment:
Archetype : caring nurturer
Strength: compassion
Central flaw: hardheartedness
Values: family, faith, health
Beliefs: loving someone means heartbreak
Special skills: culinary genius
I knew from a very early age that I was meant to take care of people. In kindergarten I drew a picture of me as a nurse when I grew up. I always took care of those who were sick or hurt. I just wanted to help. My heart was happy when I was focused on other people. I grew up in church learning that serving others was one way to find happiness.
But somewhere along the way I learned the hard lesson that those you love will eventually hurt you. I would give my all to someone only to have them eventually ignore me and move on. My heart shattered in a million pieces as one by one all the people in my life left. My dad, my husband, my children; no one wanted to stay with me they all had some place better to go.
So I learned to take refuge in the kitchen. Whipping up healthy meals gave me the satisfaction of doing something good for myself. I will admit though that for a little while I turned to food as a solace. The textures and aromas fed my senses and filled the hole in my heart, for a little while.
2 comments:
Oh dear my. If this is a character. I dare say it was modeled after someone I know well.
Yes, she is based on someone you know very well, lol!
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