tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post2690954983474566384..comments2024-02-22T05:37:41.257-05:00Comments on Christine Rains - Writer: Wicked Wednesday - Paranormal Romance HeroinesChristine Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-87753848881575029402011-09-08T08:55:06.788-04:002011-09-08T08:55:06.788-04:00great points to keep in mind - no matter your gen...great points to keep in mind - no matter your genre. Glad to have discovered your blog! New follower here:)Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-4814405255679034402011-09-08T04:24:11.295-04:002011-09-08T04:24:11.295-04:00Hi Christine. I just wanted to say thanks for your...Hi Christine. I just wanted to say thanks for your kind words over at my blog. And congratulations -- you've got a really interesting blog here.<br /><br />As regards your topic, I'll freely admit that paranormal romance is not my genre. But in general I'd say what I want in a female protagonist is strength of mind and clarity of purpose. I can't bear to read protagonists who are slow to catch on and three steps behind the reader. A dash of wit and a lack of fear regarding her own sexuality wouldn't go amiss either!Neil Voglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306928741501293782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-81460784028446160892011-09-08T01:50:15.664-04:002011-09-08T01:50:15.664-04:00Good advice. There has to be a balance. And those ...Good advice. There has to be a balance. And those characteristics in a protag ruin a story for me too -- whiny, weak willed, shallow, or a victim. Yuk.Doralynn Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828906983819258042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-67859436764716516262011-09-07T21:02:08.923-04:002011-09-07T21:02:08.923-04:00E. Arroyo, I've not read that series yet. I li...E. Arroyo, I've not read that series yet. I like the Dante Valentine series by Saintcrow, though. I'll add that one to my TBR list! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-38918991929597558602011-09-07T21:00:38.633-04:002011-09-07T21:00:38.633-04:00M Pax, I like heroines that grow like that. Sounds...M Pax, I like heroines that grow like that. Sounds awesome!<br /><br />Diane, Anne McCaffrey is fabulous!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-11531907959838950622011-09-07T20:26:26.976-04:002011-09-07T20:26:26.976-04:00I'm a fan of Jill Kismet's series written ...I'm a fan of Jill Kismet's series written by Lilith Saintcrow.E. Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634213563563094173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-75844272734446202632011-09-07T18:34:16.140-04:002011-09-07T18:34:16.140-04:00I confess, I don't think I've read any! I&...I confess, I don't think I've read any! I've loved all of the strong female characters in Anne McCaffrey's books though.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-44406218670338991922011-09-07T17:41:55.592-04:002011-09-07T17:41:55.592-04:00I like strong female characters, too. Although, I&...I like strong female characters, too. Although, I'm working on a piece now where I take the female lead from whimpy to kickass. It's been a lot of fun to write.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-70888092958120189292011-09-07T13:56:22.399-04:002011-09-07T13:56:22.399-04:00Aubrie, thank you! I don't think she's whi...Aubrie, thank you! I don't think she's whiny. I love your heroines.<br /><br />Amy, the heroines make me wish I was more apt at kicking butt!<br /><br />Deborah, I love that book! I like the Queen too. Sometimes it's fun to cheer on evil!<br /><br />C D, I get ticked off too. I know what I'd do in a dangerous situation and it's not waiting around to get rescued.<br /><br />Cherie, thank you! Sookie is a good example.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-57757144018672524992011-09-07T09:53:01.514-04:002011-09-07T09:53:01.514-04:00Awesome post about paranormal romance heroines. I ...Awesome post about paranormal romance heroines. I like ones that have a good balance too. I think that's why I loved the Sookie Stackhouse series. True, she is sweet and has her weaknesses, but she can be smart and find ways out that the others can't.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-10235734782300234022011-09-07T08:56:13.140-04:002011-09-07T08:56:13.140-04:00I'm a fan of strong heroines in any genre, but...I'm a fan of strong heroines in any genre, but agree with you about finding a balance. If she's no longer vulnerable, it's harder to care about her. Equally, if someone doesn't even <i>try</i> to save themselves, I get a bit miffed ;).C D Meetenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185285028025647307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-87162650853213910942011-09-07T08:08:06.906-04:002011-09-07T08:08:06.906-04:00I'm just re-reading Anne Rice's 'Queen...I'm just re-reading Anne Rice's 'Queen of the Dead.' She's not a heroine but I like the vampire Pandora. Actually I love the Queen, too. She's so evil.Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-72679959239156053632011-09-07T07:34:08.544-04:002011-09-07T07:34:08.544-04:00Very true Christine! I'm a big fan of paranorm...Very true Christine! I'm a big fan of paranormal romance too and it's all about the kicking butt Heroines.<br /><br />Hope your having a great week so far! :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915440989018472093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-21906520270734986512011-09-07T05:41:00.569-04:002011-09-07T05:41:00.569-04:00It is a fine line between being sweet and kick but...It is a fine line between being sweet and kick butt, and I struggle with that sometimes. I think someone on Goodreads called my last heroine kinda whiny, so I'm still working on that. Great post!Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.com