Question #3
My chef hero is a bit out of the norm in that there aren’t many chef heroes out there. Do you have a preference for heroes with certain occupations or, conversely, are there hero careers you don’t like to read?
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August 1st, 2006 at 10:48 am
Hi Helen,
I love to read firefighter books, but the reason could be that I come from a firefighter family.
Although I don’t really have a preference with a certain occupations. It’s not the occupation that makes the hero special, it’s his character
August 1st, 2006 at 12:50 pm
Hi Helen,
Since I have this book, dont put me in for the draw for it. But wanted to comment - I agree with Danny but do like occupations like: cops, men who work with their hands - carpenters - construction, cowboys, successful businessmen.
August 1st, 2006 at 6:10 pm
i love firefighters, but i would love to see sports agents.
August 2nd, 2006 at 10:12 am
I agree that’s it the character of the hero not the occupation, but I still can’t resist a firefighter, cop, construction worker (or any hardworking guy that works with his hands) & cowboys.
I can’t wait for Viva Las Bad Boys and I’m especially looking forward to the anthology mentioned on your site about 3 house rehab projects men and their tools. I’m desperately awaiting this one.
August 2nd, 2006 at 3:54 pm
Hello,
Like everyone has said, the main thing that draws me in is the development of the character as a whole. Having said that, when it comes down to occupation, I think I’d like to see more books that feature something a bit different.
I’d like to see a character who’s a professor, an investigative reporter, an author, or a musician. Then again, to really ramp up the testosterone level, I’m also kinda partial to baseball players and racecar drivers, as well.
August 2nd, 2006 at 4:17 pm
definitely a character who has the characteristics of a real man and a hero who exhibits it to his employees ec. A successful businessman who is a mentor etc.
August 2nd, 2006 at 4:18 pm
Yes, a cowboy whose entire being rests upon the vagaries of his land and animals. He has to combat weather and survive.
August 2nd, 2006 at 4:20 pm
An individual who has integrity and honesty and he can be a success at what he believes in.
August 2nd, 2006 at 4:20 pm
a real handyman whose livelihood depends upon his skill
August 3rd, 2006 at 11:10 am
I too am not influenced by a characters occupation. There are so many different occupations a character can have…what makes a character great is who they really are. A hero stands up for his family and friends, is honest, caring, has integrity and patience, and intelligence.
August 3rd, 2006 at 12:00 pm
I agree with the ladies pretty much about occupation. But I am partial to athletes - baseball, hockey, football players. Also men who work with their hands.
August 3rd, 2006 at 10:58 pm
Almost any occupation the hero has is good for me; it’s the story line and what he endures and does that is what makes the story. The occupation just sort of fits into the picture.
I, too, love cowboy stories, firefighters, doctors, criminal investigators, etc.
August 4th, 2006 at 5:59 am
I have to agree with the general consensus, it’s the hero’s character that draws me in. That being said, I do like ranchers, construction workers, and law enforcement heros. Also, have a thing for heroes who are businessmen and show their professional side in public but reveal a bad-boy side of their personality to the heroine.
August 5th, 2006 at 10:16 am
I agree w/ all the choices people have given! It doesn’t matter the job, it is who they are. I think any job can be used and still have a successful book..b/c of course the hero is a great guy all around.
August 6th, 2006 at 8:38 pm
WHAT IS PINGING? I DONT THINK THERE IS ANY OCCUPATION THAT WOULD TURN ME OFF WHEN READING A BOOK.
August 7th, 2006 at 6:15 am
I like all kinds of heroes. A hero with an occupation that I am not familiar with is always interesting.
August 7th, 2006 at 3:14 pm
I like chef heros too. Well, in general I like hero who work with their hands and aren’t afraid of some hard labor. Somehow a financial guru isn’t as alluring as say a firefighter or a blue-collar worker. But that’s just me!
August 7th, 2006 at 11:50 pm
I would love to read a book with a firefighter, chef, teacher and a police officer
Hugssss
Linda.H.
August 8th, 2006 at 4:55 pm
I like the men who work with their hands or a policeman.
August 9th, 2006 at 2:13 am
Any X-treme sport or the military
August 10th, 2006 at 9:54 am
I kind of like a male character in a position of power whether he be an owner of a successful business, or a police chief, or royalty, magician or warrior. Those guys just tend to have self confidence and have mastered their emotions for the most part that I think it is very attractive.
August 10th, 2006 at 8:12 pm
If I knew HelenMac I would tell you…but I don’t.
August 11th, 2006 at 9:06 pm
I have to agree that it’s not the job but the guy’s characteristics. I can’t resist alpha males whatever the occupation…doctor, lawyer, teacher, businessman, computer expert, soldier, policeman, firefighter….
It’s nice to have a change with the chef hero!! I’m open to other occupations farmer, electrician…I’m not too thrilled about mortitians!
August 13th, 2006 at 11:00 am
It doesn’t really matter to me what the hero does in life. If the story is written well, I’ll fall in love with any of them. They can even be jobless. If I’d have to narrow it down, I’d say lawyers and detectives. I wonder why that is? lol
August 15th, 2006 at 2:34 pm
Nichole - Thank you! The rehab anthology is done and turned in. I have to admit that I kind of love all three heroes there. One is a lawyer (I like him anyway). One is a business man. The other is a young work-with-his-hands type. IN that one, the heroine is a bit older and…well, I love them.
Helen - No idea what pinging is, but maybe it’s good we’re not allowed to do it…