What is a kick-ass heroine? In the writing world we all want to talk about this type of woman. But who is she really? To me she is the woman who is strong and courageous. She stands up for herself, the ones she loves, and what is right. She doesn't let anyone walk over her.
Can any of us achieve this perfection without being called the "B" word? We see women in the real world trying to do just that. i.e. Hilary Clinton. But she gets many unflattering labels for doing what some us admire.
In our romance books, we all try to incorporate this goddess into the attributes of our heroines. But in order for the story line to work we also have to make her vulnerable.
What do you think? What is a "kick-ass" heroine?
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I have a more literal picture in my mind of a kick-ass heroine. Kinda like a martial arts superwoman! LOL!
ReplyDeleteWhen writing a heroine, I remember the advice of another author: the most appealing characters are those whose greatest strength is also their greatest weakness. For instance, a generous woman who gives money to parents wanting to buy a birthday present for their child, but then can't pay her rent.
Over the course of the story, this heroine will retain her generous nature while learning to cover her own responsibilities.
Interesting question, Chris!