What attributes
would you give your perfect hero?
Everyone has their own version of
the perfect hero. For some, he’s tall and handsome, a guy who oozes charm. For
others, maybe a playful guy with a great sense of humor. Others might prefer a
worldly man, knowledgable about many different cultures.
What if you could create a guy with
all these traits? Someone sweet but tough, gorgeous but not conceited, a guy
who appreciates a woman for who she is?
In Romancing the Hero, that’s the
guy romance writer Jody Feather creates. For her novels. She never expects to
meet such a man in real life.
Especially not
Jake Emerson. Her hero. From her novels!
But is it really Jake? He certainly
has all her hero’s mannerisms, and knows intimate details of her books. And he
sure embodies Jake’s physical self exactly as she’d imagined.
Jody’s logic
says one thing. But her heart says another. Which is right?
Does it matter?
Maybe you should
watch the book video before you decide. :)
So who would
your perfect hero be? Does he resemble anyone familiar?
Visit my blog to see who I
envisioned as Jody and Jake, and to read the blurb, excerpt and other goodies: http://catemasters.blogspot.com/2009/08/romancing-hero-contemporary-fantasy.html
Thanks so much
for having me at your blog, Paty! Always a pleasure.
Cate
Masters has made beautiful central Pennsylvania her home, but she’ll always be
a Jersey girl at heart. When not spending time with her dear hubby, she can be
found in her lair, concocting a magical brew of contemporary, historical, and
fantasy/paranormal stories with her cat Chairman Maiow and dog Lily as company.
Look for her at http://catemasters.blogspot.com, and in strange nooks and
far-flung corners of the web.
Cate
loves to hear from readers. Email her at: cate.masters@gmail.com
14 comments:
Thanks so much for having me today, Paty! I love the pic of you and your horse, btw - he looks like a sweetie.
Great concept, Cate! What would most writers do if their own creation walked into their lives? LOL! I might freak out a little bit.
It's definitely cause for a double-take, Julia! If only because he's so gorgeous, lol
Great post, Cate. The trailer is interesting and the story is really intriguing.
I think all of my heroes have a little John Wayne in them. The rough around the edges honest man who fights for his country and family.
I have a very clear image of my heroes and heroines--though I'd probably check myself into the state mental ward if they ever appeared in real life. --oh, except for the hero of True Believers. I'd insist on a ride in his starship first. (Priorities) LOL
I am the perfect hero!
Just kidding. I'm just hero enough for my wife and even then I'm sure I fall short.
Ooh, I like this premise. I think it would be completely nerve-wracking to actually meet the perfect dream guy.
I love John Wayne too, Jerri. Actually, old movies with Gregory Peck make me wish for more modern-day heroes like him.
Oh, I'd love a ride on his, ahem, spaceship too, Maria! If I remember correctly, he had certain attributes other heroes don't, lol
You're too modest, Alex. You're a hero to lots of writers too.
Perfection might be a little boring after awhile, Nicki. But Jake's got flaws to keep thing interesting. :)
My perfect hero has to be able to look himself in the eye and like himself...wel...most of the time. But he also needs to be able to laugh at himself if he's messed up.(so long as he's sorted it all out of course!)Now who fits the bill???
It would be fun to meet any of my romance heroes in person. But I don't base them on any one person, they're mostly a conglomeration with some of my real life hero, my husband's, attributes.
Thanks Cate, Bud is a sweetheart. This is a great premise for a book. My perfect hero has a good sense of humor and allows the heroine to be who she is.
Have a great Thanksgiving Cate and everyone!
Love a hero who can admit he's wrong, Nancy - and know how to make up for it! :)
My heroes tend to resemble my hubby too, Susan. Probably a hazard of the occupation, lol.
Thanks again Paty!
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone - thanks so much for hanging out today.
This is wonderful. I have to read this one, Cate!
What a fun idea for a plotline!
Danita Cahill
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