Fantasy Men v. Real Men
My husband often reads over my writing and scrutinizes the male protagonist. He asks, "Do you wish I did this?" Or, "Should I be more like So and So (input hero's name here). Let me just put one thing straight and let me be very clear! I might even type this in all caps: WOMEN MAY LIKE TO READ ABOUT FICTIONAL MEN BUT THEY DON'T WANT TO MARRY THEIR FANTASIES!!! Just to drive my point home, I will chart things women (and by this I mean me and maybe a few other girls out there) want and find attractive in fictional men and then contrast it with real men, in real life. *Motocycles: For some reason, I think guys who drive motorcycles in books/movies are hot, reckless, mysterious. It symbolizes a fast, free, and spontaneous lifestyle. It's edgy and cool in a fictional guy. BUT, I would have a cow if my hubby came home one day with a Harley. Why? Because the father of my children should have a VERY safe car--not