What is a hero? The word is often used in sports and movies but what is the correct use of the term? Joseph Campbell, a scholar who wrote about the hero’s journey, defined a hero as "someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." ... Read More about Love Songs Playlist: The Hero Edition
Love Songs Playlist: The Hero Edition
Must a Romance Hero Be Physically Fit?
Is there a picture of the hero on the cover of the romance book you’re currently reading? Does he wear an unbuttoned shirt or is he bare-chested? Can you see his face or is the image focused on his hard, lean and muscular body? And if the hero was overweight, would he be shown on the book cover? Perhaps that’s the wrong question. Let’s dig a little deeper: If the hero was overweight, would he be the romance hero? ... Read More about Must a Romance Hero Be Physically Fit?
SlytherClaw Relationships
Slytherins and Ravenclaws can make up a very cerebral, “knowing-glances” kind of relationship. And they’re often sparked by a verbal sparring match. ... Read More about SlytherClaw Relationships
Asian Heroes & Heroines in Romance
When was the last time you read a romance novel with Asian main characters? And had you known the book was about an Asian romance hero or heroine when you picked it up? If you’re a romance reader in the Western world, you may not come across Asian heroes or heroines very often. ... Read More about Asian Heroes & Heroines in Romance
Romance Book Reviewers to Follow
How often do you visit a book site or a blog to get a reading recommendation? And how many times have you clicked a promising headline only to discover there is no review? ... Read More about Romance Book Reviewers to Follow