May 17, 2007 • Print This Post
Hi. I’m the new girl, Cynthia Eden. Next spring (actually May of 08), my first paranormal suspense will be released by Kensington Brava. In fact, I’ve just recently gotten the new title for the work (previously it was known as Touching the Darkness). When it hits the shelves, it will have the title of Hotter After Midnight (I rather like that!). But, on to the real topic of this blog post…
Characters.
In my stories, I generally write about strong paranormal creatures. My current favorite paranormal hero is an alpha werewolf. Ah, I do love those shifters! But I know different folks sure do have different faves.
Case in point…Here is an actual conversation that I’ve had with my friend Ashley:
Me: “I just read this great story—”
Ashley: “Does it have cowboys in it?”
Me: “Wh—what?”
Ashley. “Cow. Boys.” A lift of her brow. “You know, riding horses, wearing hats, being sexy.”
Yes, I knew what she meant. And, unfortunately for her, the book I was talking about did not feature a cowboy hero.
You see, to Ashley, being a cowboy immediately increases a hero’s sex appeal by, oh, say fifty percent. The woman loves cowboys, and she will read a dozen books in a week—if they feature cowboys.
Now, conversely, my friend Felecia isn’t so much the cowboy lover. She’s more the vampire-fierce-hunter-of-the-night fan. Give her a book with a vampire hero, and you’ve just made the lady’s day.
So, I’m wondering—what’s your favorite? Is there a particular sort of hero (or heroine) that you love to read about in your books? Do you like a good cowboy? A bad-boy CEO? A vampire? The nice, but naughty, man next door? And why do you like this type of hero? An inquiring mind wants to know!
Cynthia Eden
www.cynthiaeden.com
Posted by Cynthia Eden @ 9:18 am • Filed under: Cynthia Eden
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I love a sports hero. I love the alpha male. I have the man that is caring and wonderful, he washes dishes and clothes. I want the hero that is completely out of my reach, but the author makes him accessible. I love the discipline of the athletes and their jobs are so sexy.
I love the Special Forces, Fireman, hero types. I like the cowboys as well, but I if it was a choice between a cowboy story or a undercover special forces it would be the special forces one that would win. Now going to paranormal, I like the lighter paranormals and I really like the shapeshifter ones where they shift to a wolf. The wolf is a magnificient animal. The alpha hero works for me, but has to have a soft spot, be a caring person, and those bad boys stories are always good as well.
Patty, it’s been a long time since I read a story about a sports hero–but I completely agree, those driven males can make for great heroes!
And Cryna, I couldn’t agree more about the wolf being a magnificent animal. http://www.bravaauthors.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif
Well I’m going to agree and say I love the alpha male, and if he’s a Navy SEAL ala Brockmann’s Team 16, even better. I love men who are capable and confident, who put others before themselves, and who fall in love hard and forever.
If I venture into paranormal territory, I’m more apt to go for a vamp. Thank to Kenyon, I discovered they can be hot and sexy instead of just cold and undead.
Dont care for vampires and the like.
I love cowboys, attorneys, cops, men who work with their hands, businessmen.
love firemans, athletes and the underdog
I love reading these responses! Thanks so much, ladies!
Hi
I love reading new books by new authors
I sure will looking for yours