I think as women we've always been very used to growing up reading and identifying with male protagonists, especially in fantasy. There's a saying in publishing that girls will read about boys, but boys will only read about boys, and it's important to give women strong heroines. Votes: 3
At the heart of every successful romance novel lies the evolution of its characters. Through love, heroes and heroines grow not only into a perfect match, but into stronger, better, more admirable people. Votes: 1
No doubt, much of the joy of a great romance is the moment when these stoic heroes crack open and reveal themselves to their heroines - the only women strong enough to match them. Votes: 1
There's no excuse for the young people not knowing who the heroes and heroines are or were. Votes: 4 Nina Simone
A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them. Votes: 6 John C. Maxwell