Flirting: Part 1
attention on the other person. Our couple in the restaurant will stop looking at their surroundings, paying attention to the waiter, or listening to the music as they become more focused on the other person.
A good writer will not have them noticing the other character's beauty at this point, but they will become deeply involved in the conversation. A romance writer must remember not to blatantly spell everything out for the reader. Subtle clues, like having the heroine borrow the hero's pen, or having him offer her his last donut, are enough to trigger an emotional response in the reader.
The next step would be the validation of the other person. Whether this couple rejected each other years ago, and are in competing businesses, here is the place where they admit the other is good at their work, competent, and well suited for their lifestyle. This is done even if it is done reluctantly. This affirmation may be offered in a brief comment, but it will foreshadow the coming relationship, and prepare the reader emotionally.
This is only part of what is involved in the flirting process. We have not touched on the first touch, or the acknowledgment. I'll finish this article in next month's instalment to Suite 101, which will come out in a couple of weeks. I would appreciate any questions that might help guide the next article. Now, here comes the fun part, go try these tips on your spouse and let me know how well they work.
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