![]() ![]() "But to make sure they do, I mention 'boobs' at least once or twice a paragraph." "Honestly, I've never for a moment thought that guys wouldn't read my books," she says. Writing about relationships can leave some authors boxed in, but Crane says she doesn't feel that "With a Little Luck" or her other novels are exclusive to female readers. Not that there's anything wrong with that." "I usually build relationships based on that kind of connection rather than a sweaty, libido-driven thing. "I think a witty back-and-forth can be a real bonding experience between two people when they're first getting to know one another," she says. (Crane has written most recently for the series "Melrose Place" and "90210.") ![]() In order to show the sparks between her characters, Crane uses sharp dialogue - also a feature of her scripts. "Does she risk it and let her guard down, or does she get in her own way because of her fears?" "What if that third guy who she's just trying to get out of the way so she can find the right guy happens to be charming and funny and really great?" Crane asks. Instead, she finds the seemingly awesome Ryan Riley. ![]() Convinced that everything happens in threes, she's on the lookout for the third dud after two awful relationships. Her most recent novel, "With a Little Luck," follows Beryl "Berry" Lambert, a radio DJ who inherited her dad's superstitions. ![]() "Mostly, I like living vicariously through my characters." ![]()
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