Time: 7 PM to 9 PM, St. Mark’s Lodge, 2612 14A Street SW, Calgary

Speaker – Tammy Lyn Carbol

How important is physical touch to intimacy? “The 12 Stages of Intimacy” was originally presented by Desmond Morris, a behavioural scientist in 1971, and adapted for romance writing by Linda Howard. When writing, these steps help to create the bond between characters to achieve believable relationships. It’s not about sex – intimacy can be non-sexual – but your characters need to have tension. Come on out and learn the steps! 

Tammy Lyn Carbol is the current President of ARWA.