Does Size Matter?
Er, height, that is….
I’ve read A LOT of romance novels, and I don’t think I’ve ever read one where the hero was shorter than the heroine. Or even where the heroine edges a few inches taller with heels, ala Katie Holmes over Tom Cruise. Romance novels have progressed by portraying realistic heroines–heroines who are overweight, plain, etc. But heroes haven’t gotten the same treatment. In fact, their virtues are often portrayed in the extreme. Big. Thick. Long. You get the picture. Not that I’m necessarily advocating for change. I’m just saying…. QUESTION OF THE DAY: Really, this was just about the cover art! There are plenty of bad covers out there without someone having to alter them. Got a favorite? Please share the link! I found this one at: World of Longmire
Everyone loves a good hero, but what do readers, agents, editors, and writers love most? Join us as we delve under the covers and find out!

November 20th, 2008 at 9:25 am
That’s hilarious! We could do a whole series on covers and the misconceptions or stereotypes they perpetuate. =) I think I’ll go browse bad covers. I swear, sometimes I just don’t understand the art departments and the cover decisions!
November 20th, 2008 at 11:07 am
I’ve seen plenty of bad art of over indulged men…Now that you mention it, I wonder if they think women are only attracted to one kind of man…Poppy is only 5′8″ and in heels I tower over him, and he doesn’t care. Now that you mention it. Like Misa I’m going to go look too….
November 20th, 2008 at 11:09 am
I went and looked and had a nice belly laugh for the day…Thanks V,,,that was so funny.