Cait London visits Mt. Oly and ponders . . . (eeek!) full frontal dimples!
Oct 15th 2008
Karen HawkinsOn Writing!
Once in a great while you meet someone who, when you see them coming, make you grin. For me, Cait London is that person. She’s warm and friendly, smart and talented, and - best of all - just darn funny.
Currently, Cait London’s psychic triplet concludes with FOR HER EYES ONLY, which is an October release. (Previous books: AT THE EDGE and A STRANGER’S TOUCH.) The author of almost 70 romance novels in different subgenre, she enjoys writing, painting, and photography. For more on Cait, visit CaitLondon.com or her blog.
My fellow goddesses, please join me in welcoming the fascinating CAIT LONDON to lovely Mt. Oly!
PONDERING DIMPLES
Pour me a cup of ambrosia, Goddesses, for my mind weighs heavily upon me this day. Help me consider dimples, the value and the true ownership of male or female.
These tiny facial indentations (because full frontal facial is all we’re doing today ☺) are possible physical attributes that could lead to personality profiles, or if dimpled personalities are all related or connected—in the world or in the galaxy. Such is a writer’s chore, sorting out major issues.
First, who really owns the right to dimples, or to dimple-up?
In fiction description, men rarely have dimples, except in the center of their chin. Women, such as Karen Hawkins, may have chin-dimples, and that’s feminine/beautiful/acceptable. But in fiction, heroes may have them in the center of their chins, if anywhere. I cannot pinpoint a fictionalized hero with cheek dimples.
The center dimple breaks up a strong jaw line, necessary to all graphic heroes. That singular dimple somehow makes them more humanly accessible, though shaving that indentation probably requires special attention. (You’re getting the picture now—dimples need in-depth consideration. They are not simplistic, and sometimes they are elusive, peeking out at will.)
The right to dimple-up may belong to women, because dimples seem to appear more frequently and enticing in the heroine. Are men fascinated with women’s sexy dimples (remember we’re talking facial frontal)? Could I have one surgically implanted to make me more attractive? you ask. Truly, you could. Perhaps you could have matching ones on your cheeks, plus one in your chin.
Which brings me to the legal right of how many dimples should one person possess? And are dimples an overt stamp of devastating, heightened sexuality?
While no hero, The Ex had a dimple in the center of his chin. His dimple indicated jokester tendencies. For example: After we had watched Hitchcock’s The Birds movie, where the birds break the windows, I decided to shower. When a knock sounded at the shower’s second-story window, and a face appeared, I almost went through the glass shower door.
I do not have a dimple, so my sense of humor was much less. That is why I locked him outside that night and turned on every possible outside light. He was only wearing his shorts—yes, it’s true: in the burbs, protected by night and bushes, men sometimes mark their territory, wearing only their underwear. There he was, spotlighted and enraged. I also sewed shut the flies in his traveling-to-conference pants/underwear, but that is another blog.
Cait
Dimple-profilers join me. What is the true nature of a dimple-owner?
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77 Responses to “Cait London visits Mt. Oly and ponders . . . (eeek!) full frontal dimples!”
Karen Hawkins on 15 Oct 2008 at 5:43 am #
As a proud dimple owner, let me say for the record that it’s OBVIOUS that people with dimples are honest, trust-worthy, and full o’ fun!
Ok, perhaps not ALL of us. There was this guy in college . . . hmm. Fine. SOME of us are honest, trust-worthy, and full o’ fun.
It does seem that when I see a person with real dimples — the flirty appear-in-the-cheek-when-they-grin sort of dimples — that they ARE flirtatious, at least. But then, I read an article once where some psychological researchers had some brunette women dye their hair blond to see if ‘blonds really do have more fun.’ The researchers determined that while blondes may not have more fun, brunettes with their hair dyed blonde were more outgoing and flirtatious and laughed more than they did while brunette. So . . . there might be something to the whole dimple+flirtatious concept.
I suppose the REAL question is — what came first, the dimple or the flirtatiousness?
Karen Hawkins on 15 Oct 2008 at 5:43 am #
(Oh, I got caught up in the post, but WELCOME, CAIT!)
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 6:17 am #
Ok, I’m dimple-challenged. Can’t claim one, so I may not be able to flirt. I thought I could, but maybe I was wasting time and effort.
We need views from the dimple-challenged for a fair and balanced report.
Then, do more dimples add to flirtaceous ability? Is that graded to scale on 1-3 dimples?
Ah, yes. I beseech ye, O Goddesses. We need help to sort this massive debate and arrive at conclusions.
cail on 15 Oct 2008 at 6:48 am #
ooo i love dimples. i actually think that side dimples on guys are endearing. i vaguely remember my DH having some, but since he’s a bearded man, i can’t really tell anymore. I think he’s got a center one. To tell the truth, I’m wondering if I’m making this all up! (ok, just investigated with old pictures, he’s got slight side ones and no chin one, phew!)
anyways, with that being said… dimpled people are wonderful! i personally always wished i had some myself.
And welcome to Mt Oly Cait!
Karen Hawkins on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:09 am #
I do love a dimpled man . . . examples? Hugh Jackman. Oh yes, when he smiles, he gets these ADORABLE dimples on each cheek. Not the poked in ones, but the long, masculine ones.
Hmmm. Now I wonder, Cait — are men dimples different from women dimples?
Ah, goddesses, Cait hath asked a most perplexing question this sunny (in FL!) morning!
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:13 am #
Cail, you need to discover what’s under your DH’s beard.
Important minds need to know.
Then there’s ye olde Kirk Douglas’s chin dimple. Now is that a little too much? How deep should it be. High Jackman perfect?
Earthlings, we need input on our dimple-list. Just stick to the facial frontal, please.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:24 am #
Sorry. That’s Hugh Jackman. He has a movie coming out that I am not missing. I loved him in Van Helsing.
Magdalena Scott on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:41 am #
I have a big ole dimple in my right check (facial!!!). That was obtained when, as a little girl, I accompanied my parents and another family to Santa Claus Land in Southern Indiana. As we hurriedly prepared to head into the theme park, someone swung closed the huge heavy door of our beloved 1960-something Buick—and my face was in the way! I cannot imagine the screaming that ensued, or the guilt that person carried, but, hey, I got a dimple out of the deal! Does that make me flirty, or mean that I have a sense of humor? Not sure. It does make me quick to get out of the way if someone is closing a car door!
My son has a darling little dimple just at the corner of his mouth. It isn’t visible often. I mostly notice it when he’s just finished saying something sarcastic. It is so cute. Of course he’s at college now, and I suppose being sarcastic much of the time and getting attention from… Hm. Maybe I’ll just give him a quick call. Gotta go!
amy1242 on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:45 am #
My father and all of my brothers have the chin dimple. I can “feel” mine but it only shows up in certain lighting, or when I ponder things like…well, like chin dimples. I don’t think my dad and brothers are more flirty than the average human, but since they are family, I may not know how they are around the fairer sex. I’ve certainly never seen them flirty, just annoying and over protective, even though I am in my 40’s now.
Welcome Cait! I hope this helped a little.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:46 am #
In case you haven’t met Magdalena Scott, she does have the cutest dimples. Her smile is great and playful. I think you are a playful girl, dear Magdalena.
Mm. Sons with dimples and protective mothers with dimples. Another aspect of dimpling-up. Wonder if his were inherited.
Wonder if Jayne Castle’s dust bunnies have dimples. Gosh, it could be a galaxy of dimples waiting to be explored out there.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:50 am #
Mm. Amy admits to being a dimple-feeler. Wonder if that’s a crime. Full Frontal Facial might not be, but then you never know.
I think so far we’re running with males who have dimples are fun and flirty. Or gorgeous like Jackman.
Mm 2Xs. Dimple feeling. That’s a whole new aspect.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:51 am #
Another thought on Dimple Feeling.
Maybe it’s a sport. I mean, when have you felt a facial dimple lately that is not your own?
Lisa H on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:59 am #
I have no dimples.
But, my sons both do! 
My oldest son, Jesse, has one in the center of his chin. I call it the superhero dimple. He is such a beautiful boy, he needs a touch of masculinity. My youngest son, Beau has an adorable dimple on his right cheek when he smiles. Oh - be still my heart- he will truly be a charmer someday.
In my first Historical, the hero, Beau, also has a dimple on his cheek. I find him very handsome.
Lisa H on 15 Oct 2008 at 8:00 am #
Oh, I forgot my manners…Welcome Cait! If I had dimples they’d be showing as I am smiling widely!
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elsiehogarth on 15 Oct 2008 at 8:04 am #
Welcome Cait! Loved the Trilogy…what’s next?
I love dimples. Especially on a hero…just one side when he smiles. Makes them more lovable and accesible.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 8:08 am #
Hi, Elsie. Glad you liked my triplets. I do feel as if I’ve given birth
You are absolutely correct about the accessible part. Somehow dimples are more inviting.
As for what I’m working on next, I’m just working this for now, and laying out story ideas for new projects. I’m also a busy lady with a family and you can find out more about that by visiting http://thesecondcup.blogspot.com and http://myjamjar.blogspot.com My own blog, Daily or Not is http://caitlondon.blogspot.com, so I’m a busy girl right now.
I am well pleased with this trilogy and thinking deeply about more work. If I had dimples it would make creation easier, maybe.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 8:11 am #
Hi, Elsie. I love dimples, too, and heroes with them do seem more accessible.
I’m working on new projects, but also a busy lady with a family and many interests. You can find out more about me at http://thesecondcup.blogspot.com and myjamjar.blogspot.com and I’m really busy this fall.
I’ve loved this trilogy and it’s difficult to leave the Aisling family. Thank you, Elsie.
Julia London on 15 Oct 2008 at 8:17 am #
Hello, Cait! Its great to see you on the mount.
I don’t have dimples and I’ve always wanted them. I have the creases where my dimples should have been. On Hugh, K-Ha thinks they are sexy masculine dimples. On me, they are a stark reminder to me every morning that I am approaching a Certain Age.
I’m with Elsie — I like a guy with the singe dimple.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 8:22 am #
Hi, Julia. No, gang, we’re not related.
Ah. Julia London is a Dimple Wisher like myself.
Elsie asked what’s next for me. I’m working on projects now, but I am truly missing my Aisling triplets, that old writer’s separation anxiety.
Karen Rose on 15 Oct 2008 at 8:37 am #
Welcome, Cait! I love the dimples in John Michael Montgomery’s face. I’ve written a few heroes with dimples that only wink when they smile. I think that’s very sexy in a hero.
My oldest daughter has a dimple in her chin. Wish I did, but she got that gene from elsewhere in the pool. I used to tell her I liked it when she was a little girl and she’d reply, “You do realize this is a genetic flaw, don’t you, mama?” Coming from a six-year-old it would make me crack up.
Nicole Jordan on 15 Oct 2008 at 8:59 am #
LOL, Cait! It’s great to “see” you again and to have you here on Mt. Oly.
I actually like some heroes with cheek dimples, since I think it indicates a roguish sense of humor and can be really sexy when it flashes. Heroines are the same way.
And I would love to hear about your new book, FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!!
Oh, and I want to go slit my wrists when I read that you’ve written over 70 novels. How in the world do you do it??????
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:03 am #
Karen! I’m Watching You do so well. Don’t Tell anyone, but You Can’t Hide from all your fans. You have Nothing to Fear from the Dimple Watchers. Then there’s Karen Hawkins’. Have You Seen Her dimple? I’m going to Count to Ten and then I’ll be in Hot Pursuit of your next book. Now, if you could just Scream for Me the next time my books hit the shelves, that would be great. I wouldn’t ask you to Die For Me, of course, but a little scream would be great
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:10 am #
People, I am having a lot of problems posting as it “eats” my posts, but I’m trying sometimes 2 or 3 times to reply.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:12 am #
Hi, Nicole. I haven’t written that many, when you consider that many writers now make it far over the 100 mark.
I’ve written Silhouette Desires, some 10 in the Tallchief miniseries, but also have different miniseries, there, too, so it all adds up. Plus I’ve written as Cait Logan, western historicals for Berkley and Dell, so I go back awhile.
Plus several Avons.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:15 am #
Nicole asked about FOR HER EYES ONLY and my psychic triplets.
Leona is the oldest and most powerful of the triplets descended from an ancient Celtic seer and a Viking chieftain/captor. Nothing like a Captive Bride, right, historical readers?
Leona is a clairvoyant, Claire is an empath in AT THE EDGE, and Tempest has psychic hands that must be covered with protective gloves in A STRANGER’S TOUCH. My first NYTs best seller BTW.
These are story arcs, an unusual project for any writer with threads running through each to complete in the last. Quite the little project and included my own favorites, Runes, psychic stuff. I have my own Runes
Ladytink_534 on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:25 am #
Yay Cait London!!! I’ve never really cared for facial dimples one way or the other. My “high school sweetheart” had one on his chin and it was kind of cute but my hubby doesn’t have one and is even cuter lol!
I think dimple-owners are by nature mischievous because when they were kids they could get away with anything lol.
Gary Presley on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:29 am #
Ah, ladies, ladies. A testosterone-inspired point-of-view here. Do dimples connote girlishness? I’ve kinda sorta almost maybe thought so, at least since my beard turned gray and I began to prefer women to girls. Somewhere along the time line of that gray-volution, I found myself offering second glances toward women whose smiles revealed a slightly gapped or crooked front tooth. Think Lauren Hutton. Well, you can, but while you’re doing that, I’ll think of my wife, and not worry about sewed shorts. Of course, pointing to the every-rule-exception category, I’ll disqualify the Material Girl, flasher of the most talked-about dental space.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:30 am #
Goddesses:
Did Narcissus what’s-his-name have a dimple? Maybe that’s why he fell in love with his reflection. Huh?
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:40 am #
Aloha, Gary! From the male POV, how nice. You never know what appeals to individuals. I’m also a fan of Lauren Hutton and so glad she didn’t get that gap closed. I love her makeup, so I guess I just admire her, esp. all her travels. Maybe she’s actually a goddess in disguise.
Mm. Gary. Does your wife know you’re chatting with Goddesses?
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:43 am #
People, Gary Presley is the author of his memoir, 7 Wheelchairs, and a friend. He’s making the rounds with his story at the same time I’m promoting FOR HER EYES ONLY. Nice guy.
Karen Hawkins on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:44 am #
Gary, that’s a very interesting point of view! I’ve always wondered if imperfections — though that’s not a dimple, which is just a facial anomaly — might indeed add interest. Like a lop-sided smile (one of my personal faves!) or a crooked nose or a crinkle about the eyes when someone laughs.
Cait, I’m almost CERTAIN Narcissus has a dimple. I’ll have to go and check the Mt. Oly Crossin’ Styx Day Party photos and see.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:56 am #
While I do not possess one dimple, I do put a lot of me into my stories. I traveled to the settings of the triplets’ stories, Montana/Lake Michigan and Lexington, KY, one of the perks of writing. I love to drive cross-country. I also wear some Celtic jewelry, i.e. the protective symbol earrings when traveling and I’m in love with my 1880s volumes of The Vikings. I love Vikings and they probably had dimples, too
I have one friend who can do that high pitched call perfectly, you know, the opera one when they’re wearing the horned helmet.
Viking lore travels through the trilogy, one of the threads, and FOR HER EYES ONLY holds a real surprise.
I mentioned threads. Each triplet has their own love story, but the threads weave through to end in FOR HER EYES ONLY.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:57 am #
Does anyone have experience with Frownies, those little plaster thingies supposed to remove frown lines?
If it’s possible to plaster something over a frown line, why isn’t it possible to inject a dimple in the same way, wearing that thingie at night?
Who knows? Perhaps you could wake up with a dimple?
Karen Rose on 15 Oct 2008 at 10:09 am #
Cait, thank you for the shouts on my books! LOL!
Welcome Gary. And I’m sure your very astute save will please your wife and save your shorts
Cait, your psychic series sounds very interesting. I love books about Celtic seers and being descended from a Viking - how cool is that?
Here’s an interesting Viking/dimple note: The Lewis chessman in the British Museum (love them) are thought to be of Norse origin. If you check out the queen, who is resting her cheek against her hand in a wonderful eye-rolling expression, has a dimple in her chin!
Check it out. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_chessmen
Sabrina Jeffries on 15 Oct 2008 at 10:13 am #
Sorry I’m late to the party! Cait, it’s fabulous to have you here! Long time, no talk. Your new series sounds wonderful, too.
I don’t have any dimples (that I know of). Come to think of it, I don’t think I know anybody with dimples. Oh, wait, I think my rakish younger brother may have cheek dimples. I’ll have to pay attention next time he smiles. If he does, he certainly fits in the flirtatious category.
kim on 15 Oct 2008 at 10:32 am #
Welcome Cait!
I’m a sucker for a man with dimples. My husband’s got em and I love em!
*ahem* If we’re good little goddesses can we pretty please hear more of that story where you sewed your ex’s pants shut?
terrio on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:07 am #
OMG! This is so funny! I too have an ex who found himself quite amusing. Me, not so much. But I was never able to get even in this way. Dang.
The hero of my contemp WIP has a dimple in his cheek. But only one. And I had no idea that Romance heroes weren’t written with dimples. I sure hope that’s not a problem. LOL! If it helps, he also has lots of nice muscles.
Claudia Dain on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:12 am #
Welcome, Cait!
I don’t have any dimples, but have given a hero one. Just one. So charming that way. He’s very flirtatious, but then so am I and I’m dimple-less. Maybe I’d be more flirtatious with dimples? There’s a scary thought.
Karen Hawkins on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:18 am #
Oh, Claudia, I don’t think you can GET more flirtatious! I’m sure it comes from all of that time you spent with those two hulking, handsome college crew teams . . .
Hmm. That sounds a bit racy and it isn’t! *grin*
What do you guys think about the aspect of HAVING dimples making your flirtatious? I can see where a big change in hair color makes me feel . . . I don’t know . . . sorta exciting and different and, yes, I guess flirtatious, too. So I could see where dimples might make me feel more flirtatious, too.
And I think men can have dimples, too, we just don’t CALL them that. All that male pride to be care of, ya know.
kim on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:23 am #
Karen! I’m Watching You do so well. Don’t Tell anyone, but You Can’t Hide from all your fans. You have Nothing to Fear from the Dimple Watchers. Then there’s Karen Hawkins’. Have You Seen Her dimple? I’m going to Count to Ten and then I’ll be in Hot Pursuit of your next book. Now, if you could just Scream for Me the next time my books hit the shelves, that would be great. I wouldn’t ask you to Die For Me, of course, but a little scream would be great
Okay, that was hilarious!
Cait–I’m sorry you’re having problems posting. Our tech goddess is working on the issue.
Ellen on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:24 am #
Hello and Welcome Cait. I’m very curious about the spelling of your first name. I guess that’s a good thing for an author.
Anyway…I am patiently waiting for the day when body dimples become the rage. There I’ll be with my dimpled knees and butt, waving to the crowd on a Macy’s Day float saying, “Yes they’re natural. No surgery here.”
Every single Frito enhanced dimple with be there for the world to marvel over.
But until then, I’ll just envy Karen’s chin dimp.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:27 am #
With a dimple in place, what woman couldn’t flirt better? An inverted Frownies maybe the answer, people, this from a previous post.
Those with DHs, etc. are their dimples tasteable? Oh, maybe that’s too much insight into Dimpledom.
Dimpledom rhymes with Wimbleton. Tennis players with dimples?
Whoever asked about the War of the Roses. There was one. I know.
What do we call men’s dimples, Karen?
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:30 am #
Hi, Ellen. Cait London is a pseudonym, much more exciting than my real name. There are several Caits now, tho at the time, I thought it quite unusual, including an actor whose last name is Cait.
I thought of Kate, then liked the Cait better, but there are Caitlyns, etc. Lots of Caits now.
In the triplets’ trilogy, I really worked on names, balancing them to each other, to the whole outline, to their personality, to suit exterior names. I must own 5 baby namer books.
Louis on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:37 am #
Hi, Ms. Cait
Enjoyed reading the triplets stories.
I’d like to eliminate my dimple…while shaving it tends to get nicked!
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:38 am #
Ah, Louis! Aloha.
I wondered about that dimple-shaving on men. Now we know.
Do you feel a dimple makes you flirtaceous, and do you call yours a dimple? We wondered if men called theirs dimples.
Suzanne Enoch on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:43 am #
I’m kind of ambivalent about dimples, though I agree that when describing a sexy, dangerous rake, hearing about his cute dimples kind of…detracts from the image.
Though I am a huge Dennis Quaid fan, and that man has DIMPLES. And there’s that Hugh guy, too. He’s okay. *g*
Julia London on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:51 am #
Cait, are you still trying to convince people we’re not related? I am telling Mom again.
Ellen on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:53 am #
Hmmm….what do men call dimples? Face Dents? Face Dinks? so much to ponder today.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 12:00 pm #
Goddess Suzanne Enoch, we look to you for both Sin and Sensibility. While we can chose to refuse An Invitation to Sin, we still might do Something Sinful, after all that is Flirting With Danger, isn’t it? If you would Meet Me at Midnight, I’d give you the scoop on A Matter of Scandal involving England’s Perfect Hero. At first, he was only London’s Perfect Scoundrel, but he graduated when he saw Twice the Temptation. It’s true then, that Billionaires Prefer Blondes, don’t you think? I hope they are not only looking at surface qualities. I’ve told mine over and over again, “Don’t Look Down.”
Julia, if you tell Mom, I may have to get drastic. And you know I can.
Janae on 15 Oct 2008 at 12:14 pm #
Like K-Hawk I’ve got a chin dimple, so does my daughter. I’m not entirely sure what it means, though, other than it’s in our genes, because it’s turned up in 6 generations, now.
Now, my daughter, also, has a dimple in her right cheek. I swear that it’s more prominent when she’s being mischevious or flirtatious. At 5 yo she’s already drawing the boys - both her age and older. It’s scary, now. I can’t imagine what it’s going to be like when she’s a teenager.
Like Suzanne I’m ambivalent about dimples. I agree that there’s no way I’d be able to take a rake seriously if he had any other dimples beyond the chin dimple.
Welcome Cait!
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 12:20 pm #
How interesting! In order to be taken seriously, a man is allowed one dimple in his chin. Maybe we could genetically engineer that dimple-gene, Janae, to allow one dimple to one male. Mm.
One thing for certain: A super hero should not have 2 cheek dimples. Goddesses, send Mercury on his winged heels to get that scoop to the graphic novel artists.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 12:21 pm #
Speaking of Gods. I’m a Thor girl myself.
colinfirthfan on 15 Oct 2008 at 12:44 pm #
I like dimples on a guy. I come under the dimple wisher category. When I was 10 i used to try and poke my cheek to see if enough poking (without poking through the cheek) would leave a dent.
My 5 yr old baby boy has a dimple in his left cheek. DH and I can’t figure out where he got it from. No one in either of our immediate families has a dimple!!
evlqn on 15 Oct 2008 at 12:44 pm #
Hi Cait and welcome to Mt Oly.
I don’t have dimples but both of my sons and all the grands do to lethal effect. They can turn on a dimple in heartbeat and there goes your train of thought.
Biggest dimple moment came this weekend when our 12 year old snatched the football right out of the air from the opposing team and ran a 39 yd touchdown and then got the extra point. We could see his dimples from the stands.
Margaret on 15 Oct 2008 at 12:46 pm #
Welcome, Cait. I’ve been reading you for years.
Alas, I am dimple-less. Unless you count the ones created by too much poundage. Which we aren’t as you specifically said full frontal facial.
Gary, I found 3 dimpled guys who are in no way feminine. Check it out. *sigh*
Matthew McConaughey
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Mario Lopez
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Antonio Sabato, Jr.
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Karen Hawkins on 15 Oct 2008 at 12:48 pm #
I used to be a Thor girl, but then I ate too many Pumpkin Bread Delights and now I can’t fit in the uniform.
Sigh.
Ohhh, colinfirthfan and eviqn, dimples and youth! A DEADLY combination! My ‘No!’ button goes right out the window!
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 12:57 pm #
Hi, Margaret. I’m so glad you’re up on the topic of hero/movie star dimples and that you read my books.
Alas, it has been many years, hasn’t it? I’ve had readers follow me through short books, historicals, paranormal, humor, western historical, contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Love ‘em all, esp. when they want more.
Some are asking for the children now. One just asked about Claire and Neil’s children and wanted a followup on that. Emily from the Tallchiefs is popular, so are Summer and Raven.
I loved Neil and his little teardrop camper. Those are fun, too.
In fact, I loved Neil, Marcus, and Owen, all hero material. Sigh.
Michelle Buonfiglio on 15 Oct 2008 at 1:00 pm #
Hi, Cait and Goddesses! When Cait left me a message about what was doin here on MO, I was all, “Oh! Dimples! They look so cute just above a guy’s tushie!” As usual, I misjudged the quadrant of hero anatomy being discussed. Or maybe I only ever see what I wanna see…
I think Karen was talking about my fave, the boyish, lop-sided half-grin. Add one dimple to that, and the boyish quality of a hero — especially if he’s *not a good looking man — is good to go. And whenever I read about a heroine “dimpling prettily” I wish I could do that. Can that be taught? Where would I learn it. Do you have to have complete dimples to do it? Oh. And I’ve so totally met the “guys with the evil chin dimple.” ew;creepy.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 1:07 pm #
Ode to Michelle.
Full Frontal Facial Dimples we discuss
The Rest we dismiss
Lisa H on 15 Oct 2008 at 1:20 pm #
I have to say a rake can definitely have a dimple on the cheek. It is adorable. They can also have long eyelashes and silky hair. As long as they have killer bodies, a killer smile and dry wit, he is still a rake.
Karen H - I love the lopsided smile or the crooked smile. (Johnny Depp has one and when he does it, I totally melt)
Michelle - “maybe I only see what I wanna see” hee hee.
Suzanne Enoch on 15 Oct 2008 at 1:47 pm #
Cait, snort. You just have creativity oozing out of every pore, girl! LOL!
Karen Hawkins on 15 Oct 2008 at 3:36 pm #
She’s a great goddess, isn’t she? Fits right in.
I like Full Frontal Dimples. Next time Cait visits, I vote we talk about the er, ‘others.’
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 3:55 pm #
Hey. I’m a Diva-Goddess already. Or that’s why my T-shirt says.
But let’s talk about my heroes in order: Neil in AT THE EDGE, Marcus in A STRANGER’S TOUCH and Owen in FOR HER EYES ONLY. I call them my guys. They have a common denominator and it isn’t dimples. Aha! A clue to FOR HER EYES ONLY thread.
Seriously, I did have fun with Neil, Marcus and Owen. Owen presented a problem when I was dictating with Dragon, just articles, posts, e-mail whatever, not writing his story. Owen when dictated can come out O1. I loved packaging–no not describing their packages, Michelle–these heroes.
Michelle Buonfiglio on 15 Oct 2008 at 4:20 pm #
Why, Cait! I never thought you meant anything else. At times, I can be downright serious about the craft, donchaknow. Yeah, OK. I hear ya, “when that time comes, Michelle, please give us a clue…” You’re really good at this guest blog thang, btw.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 6:32 pm #
According to the Goddesses, they may close down the blog for repairs. The imps have been busy apparently. I’ll keep posting until they turn me off, as I know some people wanted to visit and are not yet home from work.
Goddesses, may your couches be soft, your goblets full, your slippers of the finest whatever and your gowns or togas whatever of the finest silk. May you walk along the garden paths with Pan attacking. Or Loki playing jokes, or Juno becoming too jealous of your beauty. Most of all, have fun at the baths.
Thank you all for the great fun, and again, I’ll keep posting throughout the evening, until it’s time for imp-repair. I’ve had such fun with the dimple discussion. Thanks for the invitation, Goddess Karen. Um, when was Zeus’s birthday again? Should I send a card?
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 6:34 pm #
Oops. That’s WITHOUT Pan attacking. Don’t listen to his flute. I played the clarinet in h.s. He should step up his act.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 6:49 pm #
Thanks, Michelle. People, please do visit Michelle at her Lifetime.com blog, Romance: By(Buy)theBook
BTW, Michelle, are you a Zeus or a Thor girl?
Judy F on 15 Oct 2008 at 6:57 pm #
HI Cait late to the party again…. I love dimples. I was just watching NCIS that I had taped last night. Mark Harmon has a cutie of a dimple when he smiles.
I missed connecting with you at the Lori Foster get together. Maybe another time.
Karen Ha knows I love Hugh Jackman. Major dimple love..
HI Michelle B… glad you hung with the cool group at the get together.
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:08 pm #
I’ve always loved Mark Harmon. I think he’s underrated.
Judy, would have loved to meet you at Lori and Dianne’s do. That was so much fun, Goddesses. Try to put it on your to-do list, if you leave your clouds on Mt. Oly. Lori and Dianne really do work to put together a nice offering at a base-price. More fun. I met a lot of readers and just wallowed in the whole shebang. It was the first reader-author event I’ve attended and it was really done right.
I think they are talking about room reservations now and Lori has a list somewhere. They have massive amounts of helpers. Lori’s Servant book was a freebie and I’m loving her new series. I took a box of my foreign books and oldies and they went like hotcakes.
Julia London on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:18 pm #
Thanks so much for blogging, Cait!
Cait London on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:48 pm #
Thank you for having me, Cuz Goddess.
Karen Hawkins on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:51 pm #
Cait, it was great having you here on the Mt. Please come back soon. Next time, we’ll talk more dimples, only maybe not the full frontal ones! Heh!
Pesky on 15 Oct 2008 at 9:58 pm #
In my family the dimple is the giveaway, it flashes slightly before we tell a whopper and quietly wait to see who reels it in.
My brother is the master of this. Often he will drop in something quietly. “I was talking to my cat the other day and you know what she said?” As the person listens intently trying not to give him the “let me get away from this whacko” look. Fred leans forward and says quietly. “Nothing…because she’s a cat.” flashes the dimple and goes on his merry way.
I always enjoy the dimple on the hero because some of the most decent men I know have them.
Sabrina Jeffries on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:25 pm #
Cait, thanks so much for coming! It was wonderful to have you.
Karen Hawkins on 15 Oct 2008 at 11:28 pm #
Ooooh, Pesky, now THAT’S a dimple!
Cait London on 16 Oct 2008 at 1:41 am #
It’s been great. Thank you for allowing me to visit your clouds.
Cameron on 17 Oct 2008 at 10:23 pm #
I have TWO dimples in each cheek, which seems like a lot to me. However, when I think of dimples, I think of the word “adorable” which often is used referring to children, youth, and innocence. So dimples often convey a sense of incredible “sweetness,” “naivety” and being just downright “cute!”