I’m blogging over at the Pink Heart Society at the moment, taking time from Demetrios to introduce you to — or remind you about — an excellent choice for a hero.
Lots more interesting stuff about Damian Lewis there. Here I’ll just tempt you with a few pics and then I will disappear back to my manuscript, which presently resembles a bowl of spaghetti.
I’m glad my editor is in France. She won’t have the time or interest to wonder what Demetrios is doing.
All you ever wanted to know about the Alpha hero — and his Beta and Gamma brothers — is the topic of conversation on Kate Walker’s blog this week.
Kate has taken herself off to bask in the rain of Ireland and, Tom Sawyer like, has deputized several of us to discuss our takes on the Alpha Hero.
Mine is up today at Kate’s website. Sandra Marton was there yesterday, but before she left Kate put up a couple of really insightful posts about heroes. Start at the beginning (mine is the fifth in the series) and you’ll find some interesting info. I know she’s got some very interesting takes on the subject from various authors all week. So check it out.
I think the line-up should be fascinating all week long.
Kate herself has done a particularly good job of describing the way heroes can have all facets of the alphabet in their make-up — it just depends on what’s called for.
Amen to that. In fact, it’s when they are solely one-dimensional, that they lose their humanity.
Drop by Kate’s blog and comment. Comment here, too, about your own take on heroes. As someone who is usually cited as ‘not fitting in’ with what Harlequin Presents are ordinarily noted for, I have a stake in wanting to know your views of heroes.
Seb (an Alpha by his own contention, but with definite facets of other letters of the Greek alphabet) will pick the comment he likes the best to win a copy of Savas’ Defiant Mistress — or a backlist title provided he can find it in the attic, if you prefer.
He’ll announce the winner here on Saturday. So check back.
New contest also beginning on my website, ending Mother’s Day. Guess why!
Well, not at the moment because USA network’s biggest hit, Burn Notice, is on hiatus until June 4th.
But I’m counting the days. And I’ve been thinking about it more this week because Friday is my day to write about a “must-watch” film or program for the Pink Heart Society blog.
Guess what I’m writing about.
It is my prelude to Kate Walker‘s “Alpha Heroes” topic which she’s rounded up comments for to use on her blog. I sent her my comments earlier this week.
But as far as I’m concerned, you can start with Michael Westen (wonderfully played by Jeffrey Donovan) of Burn Notice. He may not be the stereotypical billionaire — or even
close — but he’s the guy I’d want to be on my side in a fire fight, or anywhere else for that matter.
Alphas are the ones who take care of their own. They are the protectors, the go-to guys, the ones who get the job done.
That would be Mike.
Stop over and check out my blog on Burn Notice at the Pink Heart. Let me know what you think about the program and about Michael Westen if you watch Burn Notice.
And if you don’t, check out the DVD of season one. Season two will be coming in late June on DVD, and season three starts on USA network on June 4th.
Mark your calendar!
