By Elva Cobb Martin
Doesn't everyone love a real hero? Of course, I live with my favorite hero, my hubby of quite a few years. Then there's our law officer son we put in the same category and a grandson who may very well fit the bill one day as well.
As an inspirational romance writer I love to find pictures of possible heroes to consider as I create a novel. Here are a few of my favorite hero photos, past and present, one which shows a likely heroine as well. Which one(s) strike a creative cord in your writer's heart?
Here's a picture I envision of my Marine hero, Adam White, in my historical romance, The Lieutenant's Secret Love, releasing April 5, 2023.
What's not to like about Tyrone Power--in any role--but especially as a pirate?
Would you vote for Colin Firth and his roles in Jane Austen novels?
Philip Winchester is this hero's name, I think. Wonder what kind of gun is he holding? Hope he doesn't pull that trigger or he will surely break a lot of hearts.
Eddie Matos has a deep, deep look that
makes one want to know more of his story! Whatever
it is, I think it will include some pain, and maybe revenge.
Of course Tim Tebow is a modern hero in every sense of the word.....
Here is the picture I chose for Joshua Becket in The Sugar Baron's Governess, released in August, 2022.
Here is one I imagined for my hero, Samuel, in The Sultan's Captive. Can you guess his name?
There is a lot more to a hero than a photo. In my next post I want to explore some of the characteristics I like in a hero. How would you make this list for a hero? Is there a different list for heroes in inspirational novels than in secular novels? You bet there is. Thanks for stopping by and I'd love to have your take on my "heroes." Is one your favorite?
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Happy, Blessed Spring!
Elva
Elva Cobb Martin is a retired school teacher, a mother, and grandmother who lives in South Carolina with her husband, her high school sweetheart, Dwayne. She grew up on a farm in South Carolina and spends many vacations on the Carolina Coast. Her southern roots run deep.
A life-long student of history, her favorite city, Charleston, inspires her stories of romance and adventure. Her love of writing grew out of a desire to share exciting love stories of courageous characters and communicate truths of the Christian faith to bring hope and encouragement. She always pauses for historic houses, gardens, chocolate, and babies of any kind.
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