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Okay, I know it’s Christmas Eve Day….and in just an hour I need to head over and do the relative thing before going to church…but this is not a post about Christmas.
Instead, I have a burning question to ask–what are your thoughts on male point of view at the beginning of the book (say in the first five chapters)? Do you, as a reader, like to get into his head? Or does that destroy the mystery? Would you rather learn about him from how he interacts with the heroine?
All I want from you for Christmas is an answer to this question (preferably not just yes or no) Thanks in advance! And….btw….Merry Christmas!
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Dec 24th
2005
2:32 pm
Manuelita Said:
Cindy,
Yes, I like reading from the male POV. I want to know how he’s feeling and what he’s thinking when he interacts with the heroine, especially during the love scenes. I think the male POV at the beginning of the book is good because that will help the reader get to know him more quickly, care about his character, and root for his HEA.
Merry Christmas!
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Dec 24th
2005
2:34 pm
Isabel Said:
Cindy thank you for blogging about this. Personally I like reading books with male POV featured throughout the story, it doesn’t necessarily have to be in the beginning but I’m fine starting a book with the hero’s thoughts. I especially like reading male POV during love scenes *grin* and after the fact too.
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Dec 24th
2005
5:44 pm
Mary Said:
Cindy,
I love the male point of view and I think it should be used when it is needed to tell or enhance the story regardless of where in the book that need falls.
Honestly, I read romance to fall in love with a dashing, romantic hero and I really do want to know what’s in his head. So come on, spinkle that male POV all through the book!
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Dec 24th
2005
5:47 pm
Mary Said:
Manuelita,
Wow, what a great name! I’ve never heard it before it’s beautiful.
What is an HEA?
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Dec 25th
2005
3:35 am
Eve Said:
I think it would be interesting to have a romance that is predominantly from the male POV, since there aren’t too many of those! Can anyone recommend any, please?
Oh, and Merry Christmas!
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Dec 25th
2005
9:34 am
Jaunty Quills Said:
I appreciate the comments, keep ‘em coming!!
Mary- HEA is short for “Happily Ever After”
A Blessed Christmas to all of you!
Cindy
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Dec 25th
2005
3:12 pm
Jennifer Yates Said:
I think it would be interesting to have the male POV featured in the book. I enjoy getting to know what a male character is thinking and feeling. It would not really matter to me where the male’s POV is featured.
Happy Holidays!!!!
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Dec 25th
2005
9:07 pm
Isabel Said:
I’m coming to surface for air *g* to wish you all a Merry Christmas!
I know blogged about POV but I’m so happy to learn I’m not the only one interested in male POV.
Hugs,
Isabel
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Dec 26th
2005
10:37 am
Shana Said:
If it’s a romance, then definitely. I like his POV within the first 3 chapters, or at least right after he meets the heroine. Great topic, Cindy!
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Dec 26th
2005
11:30 pm
Manuelita Said:
Mary, thank you! I was named after my mother, who in turn, was named after her mother Manuela.
And I see that Cindy already answered about “HEA”.
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Jan 2nd
2006
12:50 pm
John Hathorn Said:
To: Eve
I’m a man who frequently writes from a woman’s POV. I’m afraid you’d be very disappointed to read a romance written totally from the male’s POV.
Truths are, while the man is steering the lovely lady toward the bed:
1. He isn’t lost in eager anticipation of the passion that is about to be his;
2. He’s thinking of how to unhook her bra strap;
3. How to say as little as possible for fear that he will say exactly the wrong thing, thereby breaking the spell he’s cast over her;
4. When to pause to install protection and the pick up where he’s left off;
5. How to mete out foreplay to be enough for her but not too much for him (“early to bed, early to rise” is the formula for a man to finish first in business, but not in bed); and
6. Other technical and competitive details.
Go to a nursery and watch the two and three-year-old boys at play. Notice how they are taking things apart and building others. All his life has been spent in competition and technical problem solving. Why do women expect his love making to be anything different?
You want to lure the man down the road of passion, challenge him, “I’ll bet you can’t make it three times.”
I offer this as a formula for a happy New Year?
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