tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415397004190195457.post2827968370131551907..comments2023-12-09T15:55:32.433+00:00Comments on Portia Da Costa: still mullingPortia Da Costahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03145185188242876124noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415397004190195457.post-2079282848256453652007-03-26T13:28:00.000+01:002007-03-26T13:28:00.000+01:00Hmm.. It's a tricky balance to strike, isn't it? I...Hmm.. It's a tricky balance to strike, isn't it? I suppose you want to focus on the heroine's character as it is *now* rather than the events that might have caused her to be a certain way. <BR/>Maybe focussing on how the experience has made her stronger is the way to go? Stronger but maybe less open, something? I certainly like the sound of deeper emotional significance, and I'm sure you can pull it off, Wendy. <BR/><BR/>Afterwards, maybe you can fix my snarledy nightmare of a book for me... ; )Nikki Magennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07085757122187578766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5415397004190195457.post-21330427983615625762007-03-26T12:39:00.000+01:002007-03-26T12:39:00.000+01:00I don't think that by having a 'past event' it wou...I don't think that by having a 'past event' it would spoil the story idea. Like you say, it adds layers and many erotica novels need to have something 'more' to the story to think about, than just the erotic tension.<BR/>Plus the fact that this idea has grown in your mind as you mull things over, indicates that it has at least 'some' merit, or you would have dismissed it instantly.<BR/>I say...go for it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com