New adult romance
Young men/boys are notorious for chasing the prettiest women/girls (depending on age). Young women choose the cutest guy less frequently. Why? Nature, right? Survival of the species. Women measure attraction with a heavier dose of the ability to provide.
Another way of looking at it: Man survives because he is attracted and therefore wants to procreate, early and often. Woman survives knowing her future children have a good chance of surviving. There’s something to be said biologically for having good looking children.
If you are writing new adult, note what makes them tick, IMO.
1.
Chemistry, physical attraction.
2.
What are they going to do with their lives
whether it be in a work situation or at college?
3.
What do their friends think?
4.
What do their parents think?
5.
Last on this list is compatibility because the
young adult doesn’t yet understand or has not yet solidified his or her
personas.
About a month ago, I finished a first draft of a novel with the working title, Hate or Love? It’s a simple story inspired by true events. Tell me what you think. You’re the editor and we’re in an elevator.
“What’s you got?”
“New adult. A white separatist saves a seventeen year old black girl from drowning. But it is she who really saves him.”
“Great, I don’t even have to read it. Here’s a million bucks.”
Okay, okay, maybe that was a dream. But dreams can come true, especially when you’re honoring your daughter’s last wish. My beautiful Lani passed away from cancer on the first day of spring this year. I had promised her I’d do everything I could to get this story published.
I will.
