Comments on: Creating a romance hero – does place and culture make a difference?

By: jlynne

jlynne — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:40:24 +0000

Thanks Joye. That is interesting, because I’ll often choose a book to read based on where it is set, as well. And as I haven’t done a huge amount of travelling, almost everywhere except Australia seems exotic to me! Jen

By: Beth C.

Beth C. — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:59:02 +0000

Since I read a lot of paranormal, the heroes I read about almost always have a different cultural background than I grew up with. I don’t think cultural background is as important and their internal background. Either they are emotional or not, brave or not, loving or not, etc. To me that is more important about the hero than what country he came from.

By: Sandra C

Sandra C — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:13:07 +0000

Hi Jen

Interesting question. I read books by a lot of different authors – English, American, Canadian and Australian. I have never really noticed any major cultural differences in the heroes – but then I haven’t been looking. Now when I read a book I will consider this point.

By: JOYE

JOYE — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:55:29 +0000

Enjoyed reading the comments. I think place and culture add to the excitement of a story. I like to read about different places and socities and what challenges they faced.
I always pick up a book set in Australia because that is one place I have alawys wanted to visit and have not.