Writing a sensual scene is not just about broad shoulders or faces. It is about using the entire body. This is why it was lovely to find
courtesy of
Donna Alward, a website devoted to
Hands. In particular it is devoted to hands of male celebrities. So there are several lovely pictures of
Hugh Jackman,
James Purefoy and
Mads Mikkelson for example. None, however of Richard
Armitage or Philip
Glenister -- and this is an oversight. It has to be.
But seeing the hands made me
realize that I ha gone wrong with my current hero. I needed to recast him. He was in the process of being recast anyway as he went from being a plain Mr grandson of a baronet to a Viscount. But I knew I would need that Regency arrogance (my editors keep going on about this), that I own the world look. Someone who
smoulders. Jason
Isaacs worked -- even if his eye colour is wrong. But now at least I know the type I want to play my hero.
So when you are riting ssual scen, think of the less obvious. It may give you whole new insights.
Daniel Craig is number two.
Daniel Craig is number two.
