Wednesday, April 11, 2012

That first kiss!

How far into the book do you prefer the inevitable first kiss to be? The book I'm reading right now, has the kiss on the first page. The girls' FIRST kiss and it's on the first page. No build up, no getting to know the character, no story. To be honest, it was too soon for me. Yet I don't like the kiss to be left until the last page either.

As a teen, I couldn't WAIT to be kissed. It was what I dreamed about, what I read about... I can remember vividly my first kiss with my husband (back in high school a few months after we started going out) it was on his trampoline one sunny afternoon. It was perfect and very much anticipated.

Writers: do you carefully plan that first kiss in your books?
Readers: what are your favourite first kisses in books?
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  1. Melissa PearlApril 12, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    EEEPPP!! I love reading kissing scenes in books... they are often very anticipated. To be honest, I don't mind too much where they are... although I get frustrated having to wait until the VERY end. I like lots of kissing in books :)

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  2. Valerie SloanApril 12, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Ditto Melissa! Love, love kissing scenes in books. Thankfully most romances don't make you wait till the very end. I'd die of frustration if that were the case. For me it's not so much the *where* in the book of the kissing, but the lead up to it/situation surrounding it. I love those heart breaker kisses. -heartmelt-

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    1. Melissa PearlApril 12, 2012 at 2:34 PM

      I agree. Lead up is really important :) I love those heart melting kisses as well. Happy sigh :)

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  3. Gina GaoApril 12, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    That is what I think about all the time! I still haven't been kissed yet, but I keep hearing about it. Great post.

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    1. Zealous GirlApril 13, 2012 at 3:28 AM

      Thanks for stopping by, Gina. First kisses are pretty amazing. I hope when you get your first, one day, it is truly special!!

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  4. AnonymousApril 13, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Well I would just like someone ( female ) to kiss me I don't care where when or how just do it as its been so long I dont mind xx

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  5. Zealous GirlApril 13, 2012 at 3:27 AM

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  6. MeghanApril 14, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    There has to be anticipation for sure! What also works is the "almost kiss", when SOMETHING interrupts it and you have to wait that much longer...!

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