Comments on: Heroines

By: Mechele Armstrong aka Lany of Melany Logen

Mechele Armstrong aka Lany of Melany Logen — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:34:59 +0000

I defiitely agree, real with a few flaws and not whiny.

I know at least three of my heroines grow through the story, because I do love to see a heroine find her feet.

By: laurendane

laurendane — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:53:17 +0000

Maura - that’s the test, do I care if she gets killed or gets the guy or whatever?

Lori - I am pleased. I saw it when you wrote it, you’re very kind to me. Thank you!

Cathy - yes!

And Sasha, doll, you have nothing to worry about! I absolutely love your writing, heroines included. They don’t need to be assasins, just women who are strong and capable, even if they make mistakes or get scared or whatever.

By: Sasha

Sasha — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:14:06 +0000

Okay now I’m scared to see what you think of my heroines. LOL I like to write kick ass chics…not always, but mostly. lol

Anyway, I agree, Real people, who never give up…those are the best,…

By: cathy

cathy — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:12:43 +0000

Yep, you’ve nailed it. There will be no whining and no whimping out. Its okay to ask and accept help, but you must stand up for yourself, both physically and emotionally. No door mats allowed.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:55:32 +0000

I did a post within a post about this topic a while back, and I totally agree with you. I was lamenting the fact that I seem to be really hard on the heroines that I review, and wondering why that was.

I think it’s all the things you’ve said, plus if the hero is great, I just don’t want him to end up with a dumbass. You’ll be pleased to know, Lauren, that I used Cassie as the exception to all the dumbass heroines I’d been reading lately.

By: Maura

Maura — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:17:20 +0000

I totally agree.

I find that more and more I get really turned off by books where the heroine is described as “kick-ass” but is really more bitchy and annoying than anything else.

All my heroines need to be smart, resourceful and REAL. They have flaws, sometimes big ones, but they are no one’s doormat and don’t seek to make the world their doormat either.

It’s hard to sympathize/empathize with a heroine when you keep hoping someone will kill her.