tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post2835551154657838205..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: Romancing the Blog - The Wonderful HeroineSherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-41324173199303429552010-10-29T08:32:33.712-07:002010-10-29T08:32:33.712-07:00I like strong heroines, who have an opinion and ar...I like strong heroines, who have an opinion and are willing to go after what they want. Of course, in books I read, they usually do that to their own detriment, but then it's nice to see them grow and be vulnerable and realize they can lean on someone--especially God!<br /><br />My heroine in one of my older WIPs was a little overweight, had frizzy red hair and was a little obsessive compulsive. She also had a child out of wed-lock. But she was one of my favorite characters because she grew spiritually and changed inside and out through the book. And the hero found something to like about her from the very beginning.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-29416040821482033152010-10-29T07:23:41.349-07:002010-10-29T07:23:41.349-07:00I like strong heroines, but...I don't like mac...I like strong heroines, but...I don't like macho heroines. I have a hard time reading about heroines that are cops or hold some intense position that can lead to machoness. BUT that being said, I want her to stand on her own to feet. I like wittiness, sharp tongued heroines. And even if she has struggles, there is a redeeming quality about her and the ending is looking to be satisfactory. But really, is there any book out there in the CBA market that doesn't have a happy ending? :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-19396928854602719822010-10-29T05:25:44.587-07:002010-10-29T05:25:44.587-07:00Flavor! Deep! Dynamic! Yes. I love reading about s...Flavor! Deep! Dynamic! Yes. I love reading about strong woman.<br /><br />Great post.<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-47419646484527648742010-10-29T05:10:55.340-07:002010-10-29T05:10:55.340-07:00I like reading realistic heroines, not perfect. I...I like reading realistic heroines, not perfect. I don't mind if they have a past as long as there is a redemptive aspect as they overcome it. You had a great list. In addition some recent favorites of mine would be Sarah Sundin's heroines. One was ordinary looking (the hero, too). The other had a troubled past. Both were potrayed realistically and I think Sundin tackles the subject of the "sanctification" of her characters well.Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.com