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I wanted to highlight Isabel Roman because she's always around commenting and emailing me with insightful observations. If you haven't read my review of her erotic romance novel The Dark Desires of the Druids 1: Murder and Magick you should check it out.
Keira: What is your secret guilty plot or character trope that you love beyond reason?
Isabel R: Not the thumb screws! Not that rack! Not the water! I confess! Several, if you insist on threatening me with tongue pliers or whatever it is you call them. And quit with the evil laugh!
In no particular order:
- Alpha men
- Kick-ass Heroines
- Falling gracefully to the floor as the couple kisses
- Hot mate marking—you know, werewolves/vampires marking their mates
- The wall flower at the ball with a secret
Keira: Hehe. Yes give me hot vampire/werewolf mating! Where were you when you got your first kiss?
Isabel R: My first kiss was when I was 11 under a slide I had in my backyard. He was a neighbor kid, also 11, and we'd been friends since we were in kindergarten. He moved away when he was 13 and I never saw him again.
Keira: What do you look for in a heroine? Do you like her to be similar to you, or do you want someone completely different?
Isabel R: I like both. I like someone who can make up her mind without being wishy-washy. Oh, but…gee, I don’t know…well, hmm. On the other hand, weighing pros and cons is important, too. Over all, I think I like my heroines to be strong and know what they want, but the weaknesses, that’s important.
Maybe not weaknesses, but their inner selves. Are they responsible for family members, old or young? Did they lose family and closed themselves off? Do they stop to help turtles cross the road on a major highway? Donate time and money to worthy causes? Cry at the end of The Way We Were
Keira: Holds hands up in the air... backs away slowly. What makes up your idea of the perfect hero?
Isabel R: Can make me laugh without being an idiot jokester. Can give space when needed and stay close no matter how often the heroine pushes him away. He is there when you need him.
Keira: What is your favorite romance novel right now?
Isabel R: I try not to read romance novels when I'm working on a story. But right now, Victoria Alexander’s A Little Bit Wicked. I just read it, and it’s completely character driven (which I can’t write) and very good. Man, she’s funny! I heard her speak once at a New Jersey Romance Writer’s Conference and she’s just as funny in person. Funnier, since in her historicals, she doesn’t have to worry about contemporary language.
Keira: What romance novel are you reading now?
Isabel R: I don't read when I'm writing and at the moment I am writing all the time. But I just bought and downloaded Blood & Sex Volume 1
Keira: Which book do you plan to read next?
Isabel R: I like books with action and romance when I do read for pleasure. I’d love to have a moment to read John le Carre’s back list, he’s a good writer, but his ideas are utterly fascinating. Or The Girl Who Played with Fire
Keira: How big is your TBR pile?
Isabel R: Huge. Seriously, don’t even ask. I’m a “Ooh, this looks good” reader and will buy it, or buy it for the library, and then time slips away and “Ooh, this looks good”. On the other hand, I have reference books I go through all the time and am always looking for new ones. Also, historical non-fiction is of interest.
Keira: Don't worry, you're not the only one with a big TBR pile! How do you define love?
Isabel R: Steadfast and forgiving. Accepting of all life’s quirks even if it drive you bonkers and you want to strangle the other person. Not a push over but not stubborn for stubborn sake.
Keira: What’s your favorite feature at Love Romance Passion? What do you wish was here or that there was more of on the blog?
Isabel R: Love Romance Passion is a great site! I wouldn't change a thing! I like the author interviews and the reviews of romantic movies. I’d like more book reviews of recent books, only because (see above) I’m always looking for new reads!
Keira: Thanks Isabel for sharing about yourself. I hope your day is a great one and that you continue to contribute as much as you do to Love Romance Passion!
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11 comments ↓
Thanks for having me, Keira! But I have to ask…what are YOUR secret guilty plots or character tropes?
I would have to say that I love the clumsy bumbling heroine more than I should, but a blind/tortured/wounded/scarred hero… he gets me every time. Brooding behavior = instant win.
Isabel R. I have good news–I’ll let you keep Orlando Bloom but Johnny Depp is hands off!!!
I always read the comments you post on LRP they’re always funny & witty. Thanks for sharing
Ooh, I love a good brood! very sexy
Have to agree with you there, Keira!
Susan, OK, he’s yours! And thanks for saying I’m witty! LOL, I usually think I’m just sarcastic but have been told scarasm is my humor.
Yup, you can have Orlando…’cause I want Sean Bean!
Fun interview, you two!
I may have to fight you for him, Inara, but since I already took Orlando, he’s yours! My favorite Sean Bean/Sharpe scene is the last ones of the movies where John Tams is singing Over the Hills and Far Away and Sharpe is walking alone.
Great interview, Isabel!
Secret guilty plots? I don’t know. I tend to write anything that sparks my imagination, but I do like hunky men in uniform. LOL.
I love kick-ass heroines too! Two of the heroines of upcoming Civil War romance releases are women soldiers who’ve diguised themselves as men. And my current release features a modern day reporter who ends up stuck back in time and does she ever kick ass!
What a great interview! Personally, I like stumbly/bumbly Heroes–but come to think of it, I think I’ve only read one. Hmmm, have to write me one of those.
Hey, Isabel! I’ve read Victoria Alexander’s A Little Bit Wicked, too, and I loved it. You know who she reminds me of a little bit? Our own Denise Eagan. Needless to say, Victoria Alexander is one of my favourites (along with Dee and you, of course.) I also got hooked on the Outlander series. There’s a new one coming?
I liked your answers on love. I am amazed at how I can still learn about people–people I thought I knew quite well–from a blog!
Thanks for stopping by, Susan and Jenn! Susan, I do enjoy your heroines.
Jenn, I’m full of secrets…no not really but it sounded better than I’m a boring person with nothing exciting to share. *G*
Isabel R., no means no! How many times does the pure hero have to be turned down? LOL Nobody mentioned Johnathan Rhys Meyers? I’ll just have to scoop him up myself!
Lack of sleep = misspelled words! I meant to type POOR hero. LOL
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