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Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Five Secrets to Writing a Great Desire: Number Two
Are we ready to talk more Secrets, ladies? Here's the next one...
From Melissa:
2) Create a powerful Alpha hero. An Alpha in Desire is rich, yes, and powerful. But he's not one to sit idly back. He's not a thinker, he's a doer. Make him active and reactive to situations. He sets things in motion, he has the means to make things happen and he will. He should never be cruel or physical. But when he wants the heroine he'll stop at nothing to have her.
Barbara here:
What's a romance novel without these hunky heroes? Okay, sometimes Beta guys are great, I've read lots of them that make my heart melt, but the new Desire man will be consistent with the Alpha personality. Strong, determined, a man who can have anything he wants, and he wants you (well, the heroine, but don't we all get to be the heroine of the books we read and write, for just a little while?)
Oh, and Melissa, I love the "he'll stop at nothing to have her." Sexy stuff. And the "powerful" goes hand in hand with Desire heroes, but now he not only has emotional and sexual power, but money power, as well. A deadly combination.
Bio: Senior Editor Melissa Jeglinski is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in English, Melissa relocated to New York City and began working at Harlequin Books. During her years with the company, Melissa has discovered over fifteen first time authors, worked on almost every line the company publishes and sorted through more than her fare share of manuscripts. Melissa currently resides in Queens with her girls—two cats named Esmerelda and Tallulah.
posted by Barbara McCauley at 7:42 AM
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13 Comments:
KimW said...
mmmm...love those alpha males. Can't wait!
3:37 AM
Cherie Japp said...
Sounds like every woman's fantasy man. Who would not want a hunky guy who is willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants. Especially if it is you he wants. Got to love it!
6:45 AM
CrystalG said...
I love an alpha male. Nothing is bettering than a strong sexy male. :)
6:47 AM
Charlene Sands said...
Barb,
I have to admit I'm having fun writing an Alpha male right now. Everything he wants is at his fingertips, except our heroine. And he's a hunky, ex-cowboy turned millionaire. For a girl who loves her cowboys, ain't nuthin' better!
Charlene Sands
7:10 AM
BJ Deese said...
I like a man with qualities of both types of hero. And maybe leaning towards more Alpha.
10:03 AM
Marilyn Shoemaker said...
Barbara and Cherie, I so agree. Sounds like every woman's fantasy, indeed. Really looking forward to the new Desire.
11:05 AM
Jennifer said...
Thanks for sharing...looking forward to the new Desires!
Gotta love any tupe of hunky hero!
11:17 AM
Playground Monitor said...
Conflicted alpha guys. Got it!
Marilyn
11:25 AM
Barbara McCauley said...
I love hearing what everyone has to say about the type of heroes they prefer. Alpha is definitely sexy! Can't wait to read your ex-cowboy millionaire, Charlene. I'm really a sucker for a cowboy. Marilyn--you're the one who sent me the awesome "Skating Cowboys" Thanks so much. Anyone who wants to see this amazing performance, go to my blog at my site www.barbaramccauley.com and look at the cowboy entry--then click on the link. You're in for a treat!
1:01 PM
Playground Monitor said...
Different Marilyn, but WOW that's hot!
3:20 PM
Barbara McCauley said...
Oh, right! I meant Marilyn S. :)
Marilyn P (Playground Monitor) I like the way you summed up "conflicted alpha guys" Yep, that's it!
4:57 PM
Carol said...
What's not to like about the alpha males! lol
11:06 AM
Anonymous said...
they are so hot
6:56 PM
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