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For the guys . . . and gals.

 

                                        
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Traditionally, these are two occupations we associate with manly men. There are multiple other jobs where guys excel at being guys and work to provide for their families. They come in all shapes and sizes, and some are soft-spoken while others are firey. Men being men. Confounding or romancing women. Just guys. Can never have enough of them.  

My author friend Brenda Anderson did this post presenting possible gifts for men this Father's Day. Good selection. She and I generally prefer to read novels geared toward men and featuring male protagonists. Guess we just like guys.

 

God, your men have it tough in today's world. They're persecuted for their faith and values. They need your help everyday to remain who you designed them to be. Bless them for holding true to you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

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5 responses to “For the guys . . . and gals.”

  1. BK Jackson (@BKJacksonAZ) Avatar
    BK Jackson (@BKJacksonAZ)

    Yes, give me a male lead any time.
    BTW, that first book listed by Creston Mapes, even though the description identifies a male lead, I would take one glance at that book cover and walk away without checking further.
    The first thing I do (and the way I eliminate 90% or more of books) is by checking the cover. If there’s a woman on the cover, especially a woman in a frilly dress, I’m outta there.
    Nor, by the same token, do I want covers with Fabian-type Harlequin men on the front. I’d be drawn more by Liparulo’s (sp?) book cover, which doesn’t scream romance and invites me to look further.

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  2. Brenda Anderson Avatar
    Brenda Anderson

    Thanks for the shout out, Nicole. 🙂
    I think I just prefer male roles written by men. And I tend to prefer the male writer voice. It’s not as fru-fru (Like that technical term?) as the female voice.
    I do believe the fact that we enjoy guy novels is one of the reasons both of us frequently write with a male lead. My male characters are almost always stronger than my female characters. Why shouldn’t we write to our strengths?

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  3. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Good comments, ladies. I knew I could count on you two to agree. Brenda, you spelled Liparulo correctly, and he only inserts a tiny bit of love-story stuff, no typical “romance”. And, Bren, “fru-fru” is perfect. I think that’s why we like Sibella’s, Lisa’s, Gina’s work – not “fru-fru-y”. 😉

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  4. Maxine Thomas Avatar
    Maxine Thomas

    Why a male protagonist? Your last paragraph said it all…”men have it tough in today’s world.” In my first novel, Very Truly Yours, I chose to have the male lead be the focus of the story for precisely that reason. In books, TV shows, and in life, men are seen as the unfaithful, un-hip, uncouth and unwise family member. They are berated by their wives and children and are, generally, not worthy of respect. For these reasons, I chose to make my character, David Willoughby, the one who has grasps faith and holds to a moral standard. These men exist. I know – I married one and raised two who continue to be pillars of the community and strong heads of families. And I think, even as a female author, I got their “voice” right.

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  5. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Maxine, thank you for stopping by and taking the time to leave your thoughts. And good for you for making a strong male protagonist. The more the merrier – and more meaningful.

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