tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post8339203660264299614..comments2023-11-02T05:29:57.954-04:00Comments on From the Heart: Let's Hear It for Heroes by Andy ScheerAndy Scheer, Hartline Literaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010440105558099014noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-58658932195676509842012-01-11T14:25:45.621-05:002012-01-11T14:25:45.621-05:00I'm a bit late jumping into the discussion, bu...I'm a bit late jumping into the discussion, but I'm in Eastern Europe and not able to find good wifi everplace I go. However, wanted to add that I'm a sucker for a good hero story too. The power of story is immense, and when the leading character is a man (or woman) of integrity, the story presents a positive role model while entertaining. (I was a Superman fan from a very young age.)Rick Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795635112065282277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-7821227244325296562012-01-11T09:09:39.909-05:002012-01-11T09:09:39.909-05:00I had to laugh, Tim. I know right where you're...I had to laugh, Tim. I know right where you're coming from. That swing in the sixties to make the male look like a bumbling idiot still gnaws at me to this day. Not that he isn't out there, but not every male in every sitcom on every channel had to be a bumbling boob! And not every woman has to be just shy of a genius with all the common sense of Gandhi. I hear your frustration. And Terry, I'll have to dig out my pic of me in a cowgirl outfit being held by the Range Rider. I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. You hafta' love a cowboy hero!Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-4276195895708128062012-01-11T09:04:43.556-05:002012-01-11T09:04:43.556-05:00Amen, Diana, and the picture of the two teams pray...Amen, Diana, and the picture of the two teams praying together was wonderful. THERE are the true heroes. Both sides, one God. And, Kathy, I love flawed heroes. They're the best!Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-88518742374426738542012-01-11T08:15:32.826-05:002012-01-11T08:15:32.826-05:00Andy,
I wouldn’t want to take anything away from t...Andy,<br />I wouldn’t want to take anything away from the “good guys” of the female gender, but I have some real concerns about the way men are portrayed today. I think it is such an important issue that it won’t hurt us to focus on just the guys for a change.Timothy Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554064732811895577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-10610481546735760892012-01-10T16:28:19.434-05:002012-01-10T16:28:19.434-05:00Indeed she was - but I idolized Roy as a boy and n...Indeed she was - but I idolized Roy as a boy and never got over my admiration for him.Terry Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526255183090554401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-69803233152241730242012-01-10T16:18:26.553-05:002012-01-10T16:18:26.553-05:00And Dale was no slouch, either. "Good guys,&q...And Dale was no slouch, either. "Good guys," in real life and in fiction, come in both genders.Andy Scheernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-13943053574269610902012-01-10T16:15:23.353-05:002012-01-10T16:15:23.353-05:00I have the full set of L'Amour novels in leath...I have the full set of L'Amour novels in leather. Love them, but my all time hero for real has always been Roy Rogers. A fine, Christian gentleman who cared more about being a role model for kids than he cared about being a movie star. He was the real deal. We need more highly visible people who take their responsibility as role models seriously.Terry Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526255183090554401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-68475694061082033512012-01-10T16:07:36.593-05:002012-01-10T16:07:36.593-05:00Amen! I grew up reading Louis L'Amour novels -...Amen! I grew up reading Louis L'Amour novels - what incredibly delicious manly characters.<br /><br />I've seen so many so-called good guys hamstrung by situational ethics in contemporary novels. I truly believe that there are real people, being raised by real parents with real morals. That's who I want readers to look up to in my stories. They will always have a positive effect on other characters in the end, even if they make mistakes and the ride gets a little bumpy along the way.Writing Jo Lawlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14756647013419693381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-28266560546033885832012-01-10T15:52:51.295-05:002012-01-10T15:52:51.295-05:00Although I’m a sucker for big, strong hero types, ...Although I’m a sucker for big, strong hero types, I have to say the common-man-triumphing-over-evil always gets me. When Mr. Smith went to Washington, I was convinced Jimmy Stewart was the perfect man.Kathryn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112741861843306231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-67581098391530438072012-01-10T11:29:56.072-05:002012-01-10T11:29:56.072-05:00Linda,
The theme of my WIP deals with that very is...Linda,<br />The theme of my WIP deals with that very issue. (Not the the authors but the men of courage.) It is by far the most difficult novel I've ever attempted to write.Timothy Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554064732811895577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-49683282613888541342012-01-10T11:20:24.444-05:002012-01-10T11:20:24.444-05:00OK Andy and commenter's, as a die hard Steeler...OK Andy and commenter's, as a die hard Steeler fan I have to remind you, there are believers on both teams. :-) <br />Football aside, I too love inspirational stories that inspire me to push beyond my limits and nothing does that but a story with strong ordinary heros.Diana Flegalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11373354354968232390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-14848935516594648022012-01-10T11:04:14.830-05:002012-01-10T11:04:14.830-05:00It's always fun to have someone to cheer for a...It's always fun to have someone to cheer for and have a clear distinction between the good guys and the bad guys. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader come to mind. A hero on a mission, like Indiana Jones, always draws me in. The heroes with flaws, like being scared of snakes, are the best.Cathy Shousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02825259524689437031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-60312922799702236392012-01-10T08:49:57.802-05:002012-01-10T08:49:57.802-05:00Oh, amen. And I have to admit to wanting the Bronc...Oh, amen. And I have to admit to wanting the Broncos to win more than the Lions this year. Men of courage NEED to stand up and authors need to put them to paper.Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-89068950518606409082012-01-10T06:26:45.503-05:002012-01-10T06:26:45.503-05:00I agree. I love a story with a good hero.I agree. I love a story with a good hero.Timothy Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554064732811895577noreply@blogger.com