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Body Language Wordless expression can be as powerful today as it was in the silent movie era. In the short romance “But Then,” while dialogue is important, the most memorable moment occurs when we’re presented with the possibility of two hands touching. You can see this remarkable eight-minute film at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile) along with an insightful interview with the director Frank W. Kelly. #bodylanguage #wordlessacting #shotoniPhone #shortromance #bodylanguage https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck6P3BQPCEO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Mirrored Two Shot Shooting a movie in a single location makes it challenging to get visual variety. One way to solve the problem is using a mirror shot. For example, in the short romance “But Then,” Irish director Frank W. Kelly frames his female protagonist “live” along with a reflection of the male lead. You can see this beautiful shot, eight-minute film at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile). There, you’ll also find an in-depth “making” of interview with the director. #mirrorshot #cinematography #shotoniPhone #shortromance https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1SDtAPz_X/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Virtual Intrusion Phone calls have been part of movie stories for about a century. But the ubiquity of the mobile phone makes it more plausible to have the action interrupted by someone not physically present. It’s an economical way to add to the cast while the movie’s world. The example here is from “But Then,” a memorable short romance directed by Frank W. Kelly. You can see the eight-minute movie—shot using @filmicapps— at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile). An accompanying interview with the director offers many practical tips for shooting a limited-location film. #shotoniPhone #telephone #romance #shortromance https://www.instagram.com/p/CkzGEB5vAnL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🎶If you're like me, you probably like a little music with your romance. My free Harlequin Online f/f romance, After Hours at Aguardiente, is up & complete (https://bit.ly/3CocMlb) . Make an experience out of it & listen to the playlist while you read: https://spoti.fi/3rpg4P8 Story Blurb: Rosario Villanueva can’t stop thinking about the woman across the bar. Her long dark hair and glossy lips are mesmerizing, even if her eyes are hidden behind oversize sunglasses and she won’t tell Rosario what her name is. This mystery woman seems determined to remain A mystery… No one at Aguardiente knows who Soraya Meriyem is, but too many people know her alter ego, Diamond X. Soraya just wanted a break from fame — she didn’t expect to fall in love. But secrets can only stay hidden so long, and when Rosario finds out that the woman she’s been seeing is a celebrity, will their romance reach the top of the charts? Or fall flat? ICYMI, A Delicious Dilemma is my debut, romance w/ Harlequin Special Edition. Featuring Latinx/queer characters living their best lives! Buy links in Linktree or C/P this link: https://books2read.com/u/mvqP7X #comingsoon #shortromance #harlequinbooks #halequinonlinereads #adeliciousdilemma #afterhoursataguardiente #latinxromance #latinxcharacters #latinxlove #wlw #ff #playlist #spotify #sapphicromance #queerromance #bisexualrepresentation https://www.instagram.com/p/CjLQKHqu5zG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you like: ➕Opposites Attract 🍹Sexy bar club owners 🎸Rockstars hiding their identities 💅Day spa connossieurs Check out @HarlequinBooks Online Read, After Hours at Aguardiente, my Latinx sapphic romance set in the universe of A Delicious Dilemma The story, featuring our favorite club owner, Rosario Villanueva, will post for 20 days. https://www.harlequin.com/shop/articles/526_after-hours-at-aguardiente.html Story Blurb: Rosario Villanueva can’t stop thinking about the woman across the bar. Her long dark hair and glossy lips are mesmerizing, even if her eyes are hidden behind oversize sunglasses and she won’t tell Rosario what her name is. This mystery woman seems determined to remain A mystery… No one at Aguardiente knows who Soraya Meriyem is, but too many people know her alter ego, Diamond X. Soraya just wanted a break from fame — she didn’t expect to fall in love. But secrets can only stay hidden so long, and when Rosario finds out that the woman she’s been seeing is a celebrity, will their romance reach the top of the charts? Or fall flat? ICYMI, A Delicious Dilemma is my debut, romance w/ Harlequin Special Edition. Featuring Latinx/queer characters living their best lives! Buy links in Linktree or C/P this link: https://books2read.com/u/mvqP7X #comingsoon #shortromance #harlequinbooks #halequinonlinereads #adeliciousdilemma #afterhoursataguardiente #latinxromance #latinxcharacters #latinxlove #wlw #sapphicromance #queerromance #bisexualrepresentation https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch2gQrmpOzU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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