I was reading about fairies and the fae realms while I'm writing The Deadly Fae, although everyone has their own versions, which is what makes it fun to write my own version, and had to include my knight errant here today.
It's hard for me to keep a hero dark in a story--I always want to "rehabilitate" them so that they are loving and kind and what everyone wants in a hero. Yet, it's important to show growth in characters, so I struggle to keep my hero dark until he has "grown."
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I've read stories about heroes who are dark--dark pasts, who verge on abusive, and I can't see how that could be appealing to readers, yet for some it is. I don't care how much one romanticizes about such behavior, it's just not romantic to me! :)
Well, I'm off to work on Fae some more. I still need to finish up two more rounds for the contest that Ian is in...
Oh, and it's possible that The Dark Fae and the others in the series might come out in print from my historical publisher. We'll see!
Hope you have a lovely Tuesday!!! Yesterday was unbelievable at work, but then I knew it would be. It's like that every day now.
If you fell in love with a roguish hero, how would you try to rehabilitate him? Or would you let love take its course?
Terry
"Giving new meaning to the term alpha male."
www.terryspear.com
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That's a good question. Because I think Wolves are Wild and Rough around there Canine edges. My alpha female would probably growl back, fake a headache, swish your tail, and walk away. If he does some nice licking, and sweet talking, I MIGHT forgive him. MIGHT. But that's a wolf. As for a Knight Errant. I might have to Knock him off his high horse and send him face down in the Dung. And a fae. Hmm!! I think I might need some special fairy dust to calm him down. Or His Elf slippers will not touch mine. I heading up north where the wild things grow. Catch you again on Thursday.
I have found the love has to take its course. People, men or women, will not change unless they want to. And I'm perfect enough for my fav bad boy to change his roguish ways for...LOL. Didn't see that one coming did you?!?
Any way, if I could send you water I would. I'm sure the folks in Minot, ND would agree with that idea!
I do want to know one thing though??? How in this ever lovin' world can those guy run with all that armor on? I know the stuff they wear these days is a LOT lighter than in olden times, but still!!!!
Hey, Donna, I was so tired when I got home, that I looked at your answer and thought, what question did I ask??? LOL Great answers!!! Hope you have lots of fun where the wild things grow. They're here too, at our library, and not so fun. See you on Thurs!
I agree, Jessica!!! LOL, that's too cut about you being perfect. Sure you are. :)
I sure wish you could send us some rain, cooler weather too!!!
Oh, yeah, and it was hot, and he was swinging a sword at another guy dressed just like him. I really don't know how they do it without suffering a stroke!!
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