The feel-good factor
of a romantic comedy
Firstly, thank you so much to Anna/Libby for allowing me to
take over her blog today!
If you don’t know me, I’m Sarah and I’m a chick-lit author.
But enough about me. Today I’d like to talk about romantic comedies and why we
ladies love them so much.
Now, I may be biased (being British myself) but aren’t British
romantic comedies such so darn cute and charming? How can any warm-blooded
woman not enjoy a bit of Hugh Grant bumbling over Andie McDowell or Julia
Roberts? Or Bridget Jones flitting
between him and the lovely Colin Firth? And, one of the best of them all,
there’s Jude Law and Cameron Diaz falling in love in Surrey, England in The Holiday – just wonderful.
Then there’s the American chick-flicks – a bigger budget
perhaps, a more confident hero, definitely – like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Definitely,
Maybe and Friends with Benefits …
not to mention the other half of The
Holiday.
There are tonnes more, of course. My personal favourite is
probably Love Actually.
So what is it that makes us keep watching these so-called
chick-flicks (I use the term ‘chick’ loosely; my husband enjoys them too!)?
I think it’s the feel-good factor.
When the boy gets the girl, and they share that first kiss
or utter those three magical words, I get a warm, gooey happy feeling inside.
And that’s why I write chick lit. I read a lot, and I like
to pick up a book that’s fun, romantic and gives me that feel-good factor.
Sure, it needs a little depth too, but really want I’m looking for is that
happy, satisfied feeling when I close the last page. So to create that story
for someone else, hoping they too get that nice warm buzz from my story, well,
that’s something I can’t resist.
So, now I’ve rambled about that feel-good factor and shared
a few of my favourite movies; back to little old me.
I’ve just written my third chick-lit novel – Independent
Jenny – and it’s out on September 16. It’s about a girl who’s husband cheats on
her, and then her brother-in-law tells her he has feelings for her… then she
meets her ex-boyfriend again and between these 3 men, her feelings go hay-wire.
If you too like the feel-good factor of a nice rom com, you may enjoy this, or
one of my other books too. Shameless plug over.
Have a fantastic day!
About Sarah Louise
Smith:
Sarah Louise Smith lives in Milton Keynes, England, and
spends most of her time reading and writing chick-lit. She’s the author of
three novels: Amy & Zach, Izzy’s Cold Feet, and Independent Jenny, all
published by Crooked Cat. Visit Sarah’s website/blog: www.sarahlouisesmith.com
About Independent
Jenny:
“I slept with someone else.”
Those five words changed everything.
After her husband Ross drops a bombshell, Jenny’s emotions
go hay-wire. Things are made even more complex when his brother Aiden makes a
confession of his own…
A holiday escape with her friend Hayley seems the perfect
way to figure out what – and who – she wants. But Hayley has a hidden motive
that results in Jenny spending time with her ex-boyfriend Will, who is now
married.
Should Jenny forgive Ross? Can she ignore her feelings for
romantic Aiden? And why can’t she get Will out of her head?
One thing is for sure: Jenny doesn’t want to be alone.
Surely any man is better than no man, right?
Fancy a read?
You can purchase paperbacks or e-versions from all the usual
online book sellers.
Follow Sarah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahSmith16
Find Sarah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahlouisesmithauthor
Fun article! I read & write chicklit too, so I enjoyed your take on romcoms. I might just go watch one now. I haven't seen Love Actually in a while... Look forward to reading your books!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, Holly. Every so often, I need a dose of happiness and cuteness on the small screen. :-)
DeleteThanks Holly :)
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