Scott Eagan is the literary agent for Greyhaus Literary Agency.
Greyhaus Literary Agency focuses exclusively on the traditional romance and women's fiction genres. Scott believes through increased education as well as communication between publishing professionals and authors, these two genres can continue to be a strong force in the publishing world.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Midweek Discussion
This is a simple one for today...
What type of character do you like in books you read? What are the characteristics of that great hero or heroine?
I love the misunderstood "bad boy" with a good heart and quick wit, and the snarky, independent heroine. Cliche, I know, but when they're done well, they're addicting. :)
I agree with Lynn... He should be a little jaded (or more than a little jaded) and stoic with a sharp tongue-- all to cover a crushing vulnerability. And a strong, quick-witted heroine who holds her own with ease, but isn't perfect. Flawed but never weak. Sooo sick of the clumsy average looking heroine who bumbles her way through life as a victim.
Not cliche!! The tragic hero is classic... even classical! Embrace it! :-)
I love flawed characters. Nobody's perfect in real life, and characters shouldn't be either. They can try to be, and the way a character does so makes a story all the more interesting.
Characters that I can relate to! That's a bit general, I know, but as long as I can relate to the character in some way, then I'll get pulled into the book just that much more.
I love the misunderstood "bad boy" with a good heart and quick wit, and the snarky, independent heroine. Cliche, I know, but when they're done well, they're addicting. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lynn... He should be a little jaded (or more than a little jaded) and stoic with a sharp tongue-- all to cover a crushing vulnerability. And a strong, quick-witted heroine who holds her own with ease, but isn't perfect. Flawed but never weak. Sooo sick of the clumsy average looking heroine who bumbles her way through life as a victim.
ReplyDeleteNot cliche!! The tragic hero is classic... even classical! Embrace it! :-)
I love flawed characters. Nobody's perfect in real life, and characters shouldn't be either. They can try to be, and the way a character does so makes a story all the more interesting.
ReplyDeleteCharacters that I can relate to! That's a bit general, I know, but as long as I can relate to the character in some way, then I'll get pulled into the book just that much more.
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