And she's fantastic at writing heroes who adore the heroines! Who wouldn't love that, right?
Well, pull up a chair and join Denise and The Alley Cats for some morning mocha and a chocolate
Denise,
Who is a character you've enjoyed writing and why?
Seth Murphy from "A December Bride". This is a first-time-in-print e-novella that releases Nov. 26. It's a Chapel Springs novella following Layla from "Barefoot Summer".
I love Seth Murphy because he's completely (though secretly) smitten with Layla, and he's willing to patiently woo her. What's not to love about having a guy head over heels for you? A guy who's willing to wait however long it takes to win you? Deep down I think we all want to be loved like that. It was fun writing a hero who
embodies that blend of passion and patience.
Thanks, Denise. Creating characters, especially memorable heroes, is somewhat magical. Denise's are no exception.
I found this quote to go along with the thought.
“Stories have a power, a magic all their own. Consider the fact that the actions, thoughts and feelings of people who have no existence in reality can make you laugh, make you weep. That's the art and that's the magic.”
― Fledge Story Witch of the Ten Nations Fair Tailspin by Denise Rossetti
Do you have a character (or characters) you've created and someone felt the 'magic' of it? Or even better, have you noticed God's work in the creation of certain characters?
I love the cover of your book, Denise. It looks like a dreamy read for a crisp December night by the the fireplace.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to read a little about the hero of this book. I look forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteIn my latest WIP, my beta reader actually loved my subplot character. After she told me that, I realized I needed to round out my MC's more. :)
I've had some characters just walk onto the page, unannounced, fully alive. I love it when that happens!
One will be the hero for my next book. :)
Ooo, I can't wait to read it!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me drop by, Pepper! I love the cover too, Mary!
ReplyDeleteHey girl, he's CUTE! ;) Can't wait to read your story! I'm so excited about this series!
ReplyDeleteHe sounds like a great hero, Denise!!
ReplyDeleteJeanne, I totally understand how characters jump into the story unannounced...and alive! I bet there is a story coming for just that character in the future, right? :-)
That has happened to me too, Jeanne... sometimes those secondary men steal the show, don't they? That scene stealer of mine now has his own story... by far my finest hero! Enjoying writing that one ;)
ReplyDeleteMmmm, love the cover and I am looking forward to reading this novella! And yes, I have written an secondary character that I fell in love with. I have plans for his future, to be sure. :)
ReplyDeleteDenise, we're thrilled to have you on the Alley today. Can't wait to read that novella!
ReplyDeleteDeb, you are hilarious!