tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post312445929252178598..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: Can A Hero Be TSTL?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-9249587679784373782011-07-06T09:04:36.945-04:002011-07-06T09:04:36.945-04:00Kenzie,
That always drives me crazy too! If all th...Kenzie,<br />That always drives me crazy too! If all they need is a conversation to clear things up there isn't enough conflict to interest me in their story.Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-54316166807282967622011-07-06T09:03:36.660-04:002011-07-06T09:03:36.660-04:00Linda,
When I was a kid I "re-wrote" GWT...Linda,<br />When I was a kid I "re-wrote" GWTW to give Rhett and Scarlett a happy ending. These days I'd be screaming for him to run away--just as fast as he was capable!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-68869841810237534962011-07-05T22:27:07.124-04:002011-07-05T22:27:07.124-04:00Characters who refuse to TALK to each other drive ...Characters who refuse to TALK to each other drive me batty! It makes me want to jump into the story and lock them in a room together/bash their heads together until they get over any stupid 'should I tell him/should I keep it to myself' stuff.Kenzie Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06160523410013966070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-79854902284741506672011-07-05T22:16:15.439-04:002011-07-05T22:16:15.439-04:00Definitely agree with your critique partner, almos...Definitely agree with your critique partner, almost anything is justified so long as the reader understands the behavior and the hero/heroine is making an effort to change at the end. BTW, I can't stand GWTW because Scarlett didn't really change and Rhett was too good for her.Linda Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07290703660068761055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-36703604710646181042011-07-05T19:53:24.395-04:002011-07-05T19:53:24.395-04:00Barbara,
Now that's definitely a step in the r...Barbara,<br />Now that's definitely a step in the right direction. You can't go wrong with mom and puppies. Thanks!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-61835946490410955582011-07-05T19:52:41.488-04:002011-07-05T19:52:41.488-04:00Rebecca,
I have to agree. It's hard to love so...Rebecca,<br />I have to agree. It's hard to love someone else if you can't see past your own needs. Soooo not attractive:) Thanks!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-48475670661259546962011-07-05T19:49:03.401-04:002011-07-05T19:49:03.401-04:00No apology necessary, Kat!No apology necessary, Kat!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-12407874300525521472011-07-05T19:47:51.997-04:002011-07-05T19:47:51.997-04:00Cara,
I can remember reading those old romances a...Cara, <br />I can remember reading those old romances and being so taken with the older alpha males but my views have definitely changed! Thanks for the comment:)Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-1027794674847628032011-07-05T19:31:05.337-04:002011-07-05T19:31:05.337-04:00If you don't want him to be too TDTL, make sur...If you don't want him to be too TDTL, make sure he loves his mother or puppies.BarbaraBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06689988620214233757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-86091081751932821562011-07-05T18:54:25.205-04:002011-07-05T18:54:25.205-04:00AMEN! I hate books where one or both of the main c...AMEN! I hate books where one or both of the main characters are narcissistic like that. They have to be at least loveable to each other even if no one else likes 'em. Great post!Rebecca Gillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341836304924085727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-4117271539726614022011-07-05T18:30:30.790-04:002011-07-05T18:30:30.790-04:00I'm sorry but I have an unapologetic double-s...I'm sorry but I have an unapologetic double-standard for heroes. They have to be able to rise above the fray and surprise me with their depth of thought and compassion. I don't care for undecided weaklings.<br />This was a wonderful post Paris.<br />XXOO KatKatalina Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04792533045672712045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-23721321343522434062011-07-05T18:21:07.010-04:002011-07-05T18:21:07.010-04:00Paris,
I agree with your critique partner. You ca...Paris,<br /><br />I agree with your critique partner. You can make your hero as alpha as you want but he'd better have some hidden vulnerabilities and he'd better change by the end of the book. Some of the older romance novels feature alpha heroes who never change, but the more recent ones do show heroes who are more vulnerable.Cara Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384839120633419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-78679905095528687602011-07-05T16:10:12.652-04:002011-07-05T16:10:12.652-04:00Emily,
Great attitude and I'm glad you recogni...Emily,<br />Great attitude and I'm glad you recognized that behavior for what it was. Gotta love a guy who uses his brain:)Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-62104928905303805602011-07-05T15:24:42.479-04:002011-07-05T15:24:42.479-04:00Love it..TSTL. I actually went out with one of tho...Love it..TSTL. I actually went out with one of those many moons ago when I was 17. Dumped him after three months, I mean enough of the I can't help it, horrible things have happened to me. Give me a strong man who can admit he is wrong and who I could depend on in a crisis. I like men who think with both their brains. Love the adventure. EmilyNancy Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03356478899930577271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-20778420688326116672011-07-05T13:34:12.159-04:002011-07-05T13:34:12.159-04:00Marianne,
Sounds as though they deserved one anot...Marianne,<br /><br />Sounds as though they deserved one another. Maybe it's better that they made each other miserable rather than involve anyone else!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-60789551623464434652011-07-05T13:26:23.900-04:002011-07-05T13:26:23.900-04:00I read a book for the RWA RITA contest (big NY pub...I read a book for the RWA RITA contest (big NY publisher) and had to force myself to finish it. The hero, a vampire, had page after page of "I should tell her, I shouldn't tell her" and was so moody I wanted to shoot him. Nothing heroic about him and drove me nuts. The heroine was no better. Both were TSTL and the book was not one I'd recommend.Marianne Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277593485137508765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-59446533692195853262011-07-05T13:11:10.786-04:002011-07-05T13:11:10.786-04:00So do I, Jean:) It puts a smile on my face when I&...So do I, Jean:) It puts a smile on my face when I'm not tearing out my hair!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-87246120956925047482011-07-05T12:17:33.765-04:002011-07-05T12:17:33.765-04:00There's a fine point between TSTL and showing ...There's a fine point between TSTL and showing signs our hero can outgrow it. Hard to do, but I love reading or writing the transition....Jeanjean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-76779837756101905642011-07-05T10:07:03.354-04:002011-07-05T10:07:03.354-04:00Kelli,
Hopefully, they will find each other!Kelli,<br />Hopefully, they will find each other!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-90604054140637444192011-07-05T10:06:18.456-04:002011-07-05T10:06:18.456-04:00Sandy,
Good point! I think Scarlett stayed stubbo...Sandy,<br /><br />Good point! I think Scarlett stayed stubborn for just a little too long, too. Thanks for the observation:)Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-65756728212519781522011-07-05T09:27:46.481-04:002011-07-05T09:27:46.481-04:00There is someone for everyone. Even stupid people ...There is someone for everyone. Even stupid people deserve love, I guess.Kelli Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11699150495979430778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-11728678793326844762011-07-05T09:04:31.489-04:002011-07-05T09:04:31.489-04:00Men can be just as stupid as a woman any day, Pari...Men can be just as stupid as a woman any day, Paris. I loved your post. I'll be paying more attention to my heroes from now on. lol<br /><br />As far as Rhett Butler, he knew Scarlett was a spoiled brat, but he thought she would grow up. She did, but not soon enough for him.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-62491996084132123272011-07-05T09:00:37.148-04:002011-07-05T09:00:37.148-04:00Liz,
I think you definitely have something there--...Liz,<br />I think you definitely have something there--wish I'd thought of TDTL! Sounds like a great story:) Loved the solution!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-9101398746137525192011-07-05T08:58:25.184-04:002011-07-05T08:58:25.184-04:00Tina,
LOL! I've always wondered the same thing...Tina,<br />LOL! I've always wondered the same thing. I'm with you on the revision--but then I think most romance authors would be:) Thanks for stopping by!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-68172943003643905692011-07-05T08:16:53.977-04:002011-07-05T08:16:53.977-04:00Great post! I would call my latest hero TDTL as i...Great post! I would call my latest hero TDTL as in:<br />To Difficult to Love. I wrote him into a corner, with the heroine hanging in, trying to make into something else...finally I gave him a backstory befitting his grown up emotional constipation....and the 2 of them found themselves a nice boyfriend together and settled down ;-)<br />LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182147051413946727noreply@blogger.com