Today at Romance University, we're talking about what must happen between page one and the first meeting of the hero and heroine. And what must not happen! Come join us!
Theresa
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2 comments:
Let's hear it for the Butler Bulldogs!!!!!!
Wes
(An IU grad twice)
That's really good, Theresa. Love the way you explain the core belief.
Yes, Wes, go Dawgs! It's so funny hearing them described as "blue-collar" and "physical" and "tough." They always used to be sort of the effete team that won because they made all their free throws and made very intricate passes. An intellectual team. Now they're "muscular".
They sure manhandled Wisconsin. It's weird seeing that 7 footer afraid to charge for the basket because there's some little guard standing in the way.
Alicia
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