 Romance/Love: August 22, 2012 Issue [#5216] |
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This week: Romancing the Hero Edited by: StephBee  
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She's gutsy, clever, and stands up for what she believes. She's the romantic heroine. She the perfect "girl" for the hero, so I thought I'd talk a little about what character traits which makes our heroines special. |
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For a modern reader, a romantic heroine must embody three things: an ability to connect with the reader, strength, and she must deserve the hero.
Connect with Readers:
What makes her sympathetic?
How does she deal with sorrow and loss? Does she fall apart or put on a brave façade?
How does she deal with loneliness?
Does she have a sense of humor. Laughter is one trait everyone finds appealing. Who doesn't enjoy a good laugh?
Strength:
I try to draw on the following qualities:
I like a smart, clever heroine who can figure things out for herself.
I like her to have some inner strength. When it gets tough, I want to her to be able to look her problems right in the eyes despite the challenges she faces.
I like her a little gutsy and brave. I'd like her to be willing to take chances.
Deserving the Hero:
Does she have a like mindset as him?
Does she embody the inner nobility he does?
Does she do the right despite the temptation to lie, cheat, and steal?
Does she hold firm to her values like he does his?
QUESTION: Who are some of your favorite romantic heroines? Write in and share!
CHALLENGE: Still open from my last NL! Write a 1500-2000 word romance with a beach, lake, forest/field, or adventure setting (think kayaking or zip line) and send me a link. I'll reward my favorites with a 10K Awardicon and feature the story in my SEP 2012 Newsletter.
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Feedback from my 25 JULY 2012 NL:
Being Diane 
In romance I think all of us can agree "The First Cut is the Deepest" by Rod Stewart!
Quick-Quill 
Scary that you are so similar.I just saw her again and I wanted to share your picture. I didn't have a computer handy. She too works as a teacher in the LA Area. Her name is Karen.
They say there's a "twin" out there. I don't have much dealings with LA schools, but I'll be on the lookout.
StephBee is a 911 Dispatcher for LAPD. Her lastest novel is a 99 cent spicy contemporary romance called "Feast of Candles." "The ending with the feast of candles is so romantic, you'll want your own."
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