I've lost my voice, so all is peaceful in the Wood house. Doesn't mean I can't type - thank goodness!
So, Dulcis in fundo, you ask? It's connected to a conversation my father and I were having some months back. He's a very well-read person, interested in many subjects and topics, and I enjoy having chats with him (one day I plan on writing his biography because he has some wonderful stories to tell about his childhood and migrating to Australia, but that's another topic).
Anyway, on this particular occasion, my father used the term Dulcis in fundum or Dulcis in fundo. He's been known to pepper some conversations with the occasional Latin (thanks to his Italian education), and during this chat about a subject I can't quite recall, he used the phrase to indicate after trials and tribulations, there's often a sweet/happy end.
This struck me as a very appropriate phrase for romance writers. As authors, the idea is for us to set up our characters to have all sorts of issues/dramas/tension/conflict until they reach a 'black moment'. They think all is lost. They're at a very low point. But then there's a twist/happy turn of events. There is a sweet (dulcis) end, where you save the very best situation/scenario until last i.e. the couple have overcome their obstacles to achieve their 'happily ever after'.
I have a feeling I'll be sprouting Dulcis in fundo in future. Ask me any question, and that'll be the answer! Lol. It may have to become my motto on my blog, or a website in future. Anyone else have a motto or saying they favour, or one which is appropriate for romance writing?
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6 comments:
Most excellent story Mon.
My motto for the moment (plastered where I can see it sitting at my pooter) is courtesy of "Galaxy Quest" - Never give up! Never surrender!
One day I hope it will be "Dulcis in fundo".
Hope your family are treated to your dulcit tones again very soon *wink*
Lol. As in the Tim Allen movie? I think the motto is very appropriate.
I don't know about 'dulcit' tones. That's a stretch! Although one friend said to me yesterday that my voice would suit one of those 1300 numbers right now. "You've called Ms Mon, Mistress of..."
"...mayhem?" :-)
I love that quote, very appropriate!! And I also go around spouting the Galaxy Quest quote at every opportunity!!! My other fave is Never say Never. I always say never and then go and do it. lol!!
Lovely Mon. Your Dad sounds like an amazing person.
I will have to get my own saying. At the moment it's, "Why do I always have to clean the toilet?"
But maybe that's just a whinge.
Shayne
Yep, Christina, 'Never Say Never' is one none of us should forget. As is 'Wolverine! Bond me' *wink*
Shayne, I hate cleaning toilets as well. Whenever I see that Borat scene I want to barf (you know which one I mean?). Yuck!
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