Men didn't respect beauty...they used it.
Put all your eggs in one basket... the handle's going to break. Then all you've got is scrambled eggs.
I believe strongly in writing groups such as Romance Writers Of America that offer support, information and networking.
If you do not step forward you will always remain where you are.
We're all victims of what life deals out. It's how we handle it that's important.
I don't base any character on a real person, and really don't do composites either. I make them up.