HERO: a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.In today's market, most novels focus on the heroine. Here are a few questions about heroes that I hope you'll take a moment to comment on.
Have we missed out on the hero being the strong central character in CBA novels?
What is the reason the heroine has taken the lead?
If the hero did take a stronger role in CBA novels, would this give female readers the wrong image of what a man should be, or can writers portray him to be a godly man with flaws, yet willing to lay down his life for others as Christ would?
I'm preparing a proposal for an Edwardian series. Three heroines will be the central characters. However, the heroes are going to shine through these stories as much as the ladies.In order to have a deeper vision of my characters I keep a file of old photos. Here are a few. Tell me how would your visualize each of these gentleman as a hero. These are early 20s and 30s actors.
Present day actors are still a source for inspiration. The thing I am seeing in books, movies, and television programs is the tough, manish heroine.I feel these give the wrong message to girls about womanhood. We can still be feminine and be strong. But we don't have to act like a man to be a heroine.
Are these types of stories emasculation the hero?
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