My own personal vocabulary is splashed with the words love and hate. I'm sure I got this from my mom who is quite the drama queen. I rarely if ever really like something. It's always a case of love. And if I don't like something, well, I pretty much hate it. Being hungry is a state of starving. Need a drink of water? I'm dying of thirst. I could die of embarrassment too. There's just no half-stepping in my world.
Love and hate play a big roll in romance novels. Reading about a hero you kind of like or a villain your sort of hate will put you to sleep. A hero who rocks the heroine's world and the reader wishes would jump off the page and into her bed? Now there's a hero you love. And please, give us a villain we love to hate.
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11 comments:
Brenda. Sounds like you were ahead of this month's theme. You're right though, extremes in fiction are a must. Best of luck with the series!
Sometimes a villain is remembered long after the hero and heroine are forgotten because he was so powerful and mesmerizing. Great post.
I love writing villains. Especially a villain who the reader thinks is normal before the truth comes out. It's our chance to write really creepy traits--and who doesn't love that! Looking forward to your release, Brenda.
Ah, yes, I DO love to hate villains! I also love to write them. I've been told that my villains are more 'real' than my main characters, that I seem to better connect with them. I don't want to analyze the reasons behind that theory. :) I wish I could make my MC's as real as the villains, but I think part of the issue is trying not to give your MC's too many flaws. With villains, it's a free for all! Looking forward to you release, and I can't wait to hate your villain!
Great blog - lots of food for thought. Yes, it's a very fine line between love and hate - and one aspect I love to think about in my books is how love can turn to hate. Hate that leads to murder when love turns sour... or a crime passionnel, as the romantic French might say. Not that it's an excuse for bloodshed, except on the page!
My apologies to all. I was on the road today. I thought I'd be home earlier and on the computer but you know how plans can get diverted.
Looks like we all love to hate the bad guy - and to write him!
Agreed - it's fun to write or read strong villains - especially when they resemble people who have hurt you or someone you love in real life. So healing to see the bad guys/girls get theirs.
That would be a new one for me, Ashantay. I've modeled heroes and heroines after people I know, but never villains. Hmmm...something new.
The villain has to be strong for a truly strong hero to conquer. Otherwise it's like shooting fish in a barrel. I don't like creepy, but sometimes villains are. I like a villain who justifies what he does and his reason makes sense.
So true, Diane!
Strong emotions are essential for good character development, both hero and villain, I think. But like several others said, my favorites to write are the bad guys (and girls). :-)
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