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Classical Heroes

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Cat In Books

Somewhere I read plotting advice from Christina Dodd that said something like “torture your hero early and often.”  I think she also said a hero should be as “alpha” as possible.  I hope I’m not mis-attributing these ideas, but I … Continue reading →

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Shopping Spree

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Cat In Books

Have you noticed how often historical heroines get to go on shopping sprees?  This is a recurring motif in historical romance that I’ve noticed for a long time.  I don’t know if this happens in contemporary stories because I don’t read enough … Continue reading →

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