tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post2068399391413787237..comments2024-03-03T03:46:08.833-05:00Comments on Lissa Bryan: The Sweet Romantic Hero – A Myth in Contemporary Romance?Lissa Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07397546855668410933noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post-54657879188934487612014-04-13T09:10:47.887-04:002014-04-13T09:10:47.887-04:00I don't believe real heroes are a myth in book...I don't believe real heroes are a myth in books or reality--I'm married to a real-life hero, and I'll continue to write about them. I understand what you're saying, though, and I even allowed my publisher to roughen up my first 'too sweet' hero, so now I get reviews that he's either 'too good to be true' or he's 'too controlling'. You can't win Carmen DeSousahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835462755654747169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post-62716534165565166032014-04-12T18:09:05.234-04:002014-04-12T18:09:05.234-04:00I've had similar comments, ManicScribbler, but...I've had similar comments, ManicScribbler, but more often than not, I've heard "he's too perfect." Maybe I just need to find a happy medium in order to appeal to all readers. Good luck with your writing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654288101718350658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9149823629627269023.post-54675715838120555652014-04-10T06:08:21.243-04:002014-04-10T06:08:21.243-04:00Interesting post, Sydney, I really enjoyed it. I ...Interesting post, Sydney, I really enjoyed it. I hope these heroes aren't myths, because they're the type I like to read and write about myself. I don't think all romance readers do want the hard alpha male types. Someone once said in a review of one of my stories: "If I ever find anyone half as decent and loving as that man then I will be a happy woman." Nuff said? ManicScribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08528286761500899521noreply@blogger.com