I have been writing romance novels for the past two years of my life. I am now 20 years old and have been deriving any kind of inspiration for my latest novel. That would be Beneath the Rays which is a romance novel set in the fictional town of Minton , Texas.
I have previously written but have not yet edited or published another short romance novel which I have decided to title What is Love? This one takes place in England but I haven't finalized all the details. The title is pretty self-explanatory but is the correct air I was intending to procure with this piece. I was trying to develop an easy-read spring moment treat for anyone to delve into whenever they have free time. It is quite light-hearted and sweet which is why I think many young girls or women could enjoy it (like myself).
In other words, it should appeal and entice the senses of a young woman yearning for her one true love. The endeavor and pursuing of finding such a love in a man is obliviously complicated and unique to every woman on this Earth. That was my primary approach and reason for insight while writing these romance novels. To disclose how perceptive and naive a woman or girl's heart can still be in the 21st century of todays society.
With that said, I wanted my pieces to unique and I have been taking a long time writing them for this very reason. I want the plot and storyline to be untypical and unexpected but it a wholesome and lovely way. There is beauty in pain in life and there is also pain in beauty. I like to say "You can't have it all" because it is very true. Our lives may sometimes seem perfect but that may not be how we inherently feel. Or the opposite. Our lives may seem hectic but we view them as anything but rowdy.
Both of these novels come straight from my heart of daily life. They differ in the manner of how my heart has grown and thrived from the time I was writing them. In my opinion, Beneath the Rays is far more direct and realistic than What is Love? for the reason that my expectations of a fairy tale ending have come to be doubted a pinch. Beneath the Rays is far more relaxed and expected than What it Love? I might actually favor it for this reason which is its realistically formulated prose. The events that take place in What is Love? are far more 'ideal' and 'dreamed' up than the events and characters in Beneath the Rays.
A big part of writing both these romance novels was picturing who the characters were. In order the play out a scene in these novels I first had to play them out in my head. That means derive character details and inherent traits from other people or actors. For each of the novels I have procured several actors I believed suited the role (at least visually). Beauty lies within and so the characters I chose not only have external beauty but an internal beauty.
However, there are a few actors and actresses I based these characters off of. Which, I will provide a few reference pictures and names now. The actresses/actors always change for I am always procuring new scenes in my head with different people. Please note that some of the characteristics were used from each character. A character can possess various features which can consist of a surmounted collection of various features of people listed below and more. Some of these people are fictional. This could also be said for the choice of setting, etc.
Casting for Finding Love Includes:
Protagonists
Elizabeth Northley :
- Holliday Grainger
- Marilyn Monroe
- Katrina Van Tassel
- Cherie- Bus Stop
- 18th century peasant maid
- Kay- River of No Return
Charles Coldon:
- Harris Dickinson
- George McKay
Antagonist:
Jasper Van Gronde:
- Aidan Turner
- Theo James
- Hans Matheson
Background Characters:
Eleanor Lively - the maid
- Miranda Richardson
- Emma Thompson
- Kate Winslet
Casting for Beneath the Rays Includes:
Protagonists:
Roslyn Burton/Karent:
- Alicia Silverstone (younger)
- Sophia Loren (younger)
- Eleanor Tomlinson
Jake Calhoon
- James Dean
- Andy Griffith (younger)
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Mariane Burton/Karent:
- Christina Ricci (as a child)
Margaret Linsen
- Kate Winslet
- Joan Crawford
- Marilyn Monroe (36 years)
- Judy Garland
Pastor David Linsen
- Don Knotts
- Paul Newman
- Bob Dylan (older)
Grace Winters (Roslyn's best friend)
- Heida Reed
- Jayne Mansfield (in her 20s)
Jodie Mansen (Mariane's best friend)
- Shirley Temple
Antagonist:
Arthur Burton
- Gregory Peck
- Johnny Depp
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Jack Lemmon
- Gene Kelley
I have decided not to put photos in this blog post because you get the idea.
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