I wrote for fourteen years before my first novel was published, and I'm so glad I had that waiting period. I know it's a cliche to say that good things come to those who wait, but it's true. It wasn't until I was married to Mel and learned what a real live hero was like that I found the missing ingredient in my novels--tenderness with strength and a certain, optimistic focus. That was when I went back through all the manuscripts I'd completed--thirteen--and based the male leads, all of them, on Mel. And that was when the publishers took notice.Labels: a better hero, character, writing
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Colleen Coble writes romantic suspense with a strong atmospheric element. A lovable animal of some kind--usually a dog--always populates her novels. She can be bribed with DeBrand mocha truffles.
Denise Hunter writes women's fiction and love stories with a strong emotional element. Her husband says he provides her with all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too.
Diann Hunt writes romantic comedy and humorous women's fiction. She has been happily married forever, loves her family, chocolate, her friends, chocolate, her dog, and well, chocolate.
Cheryl Hodde writes romantic medical suspense under the pen name of Hannah Alexander, using all the input she can get from her husband, Mel, for the medical expertise. For fun she hikes and reads. Out of guilt, she rescues discarded cats. She and Mel are presently taking orders from four pampered strays.
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Honestly, I didn't see the dead trees until you wrote that. LOL I think you have to focus in on the beauty with kids because everything is usually a mess. LOL
"He uses me as a pattern by which to judge the beauty of other women"
Wow I love that!
Ooooo, I love this post! Jim is the same way!! Boy, are we blessed!! :-)
LOL, Kris. See, you've learned to screen out the dead trees, too. I agree. Focus on the beauty and goodness in life. I need to practice that more often.
Anna, I've been in situations that were totally different, and there is no comparison. Mel has taught me a lot over the years simply by example.
Diann, I know, you have a man who adores your heart--and there's a beautiful heart to adore. He knows your beauty, and though it may take us all our lives to realize our own beauty, a lot of people can already see it.
Woo-hoo for a marriage that glorifies the Lord in such a tender, sweet way! Thanks for sharing that beautiful edifying love in your books!
Thanks, Crystal! I've just got to show this to Mel when he gets home. it'll tickle him.
What a wonderful post. I didn't see the dead trees either. A wonderful marriage is such a blessing .
What a wonderful post. I didn't see the dead trees either. A wonderful marriage is such a blessing .
Julia, you didn't see the dead trees either? Consider yourself blessed. You're focusing on the right things. Bless you!
Mel is a jewel! My Dave is like that too. :-)
I agree that Dave is a jewel, Colleen, but face it, you don't have a single gray hair or wrinkle, and you're gorgeous. What's there to overlook? LOL
You are so blessed! I'd almost given up hope that such men exist. Maybe there's one out there looking for someone like me, too, flaws and all. (Lots of flaws...) Congratulations on your "overnight" success after 14 years. LOL
Never give up, Deborah. There's always hope. I had given up, and my pastor set me up with Mel.
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