Comments on Paranormality: Guest Blogger: Jody Wallace

Mary D zenrei57 (at) hotmail (dot) com I love the...

2009-07-04T15:14:27.418-07:00

Mary D
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I love the idea of paranormal superhero (Lestat comes to mind) ~ LOL

Thanks, everybody! I forgot all about Tekgrrl and ...

2009-06-30T19:22:48.140-07:00

Thanks, everybody! I forgot all about Tekgrrl and Phenomenal Girl. And your superhero book had all sorts of new stuff in it, Natalie, if it's the one I'm thinking about :).

Hi, I'm just now getting into this genre (or is it...

2009-06-30T07:37:14.410-07:00

Hi, I'm just now getting into this genre (or is it sub-genre) so thanks for all the great suggestions.
For me, I have to say girls like superheroes too! If they are well written and have a touch of romance as well, sign me up.
Lately I've had more than a few story ideas featuring "supers" descending from my muse, whatever the reason, I can't wait to try my hand at it.
thanks again,
Frances

I've read or at least heard of a lot of these, but...

2009-06-29T21:39:04.608-07:00

I've read or at least heard of a lot of these, but some are new to me! *takes notes* Thanks! :)

I have a double-edged theory about why we don't see more superhero stories in romance (or narrative fiction--as opposed to illustrated--at all). First, because despite the emotion and angst inherent in the genre, it is very visual. The costumes, the action, all translate so well in drawing and film, those media tend to dominate.

The other theory comes from a rejection I got when my agent was pitching my full-length superhero book. This editor said there wasn't really anything new in the book. I actually am not that much of a comic book reader. I thought I had a pretty fresh take on superheroes. But the problem is, there may not BE a fresh take. An editor who loves superheroes probably has read tons of comics, and therefore HAS seen anything.

Though that theory could just be self-placation. LOL

Sounds great!

2009-06-29T19:04:06.899-07:00

Sounds great!

I rarely read superhero books. But this one sounds...

2009-06-29T16:15:30.777-07:00

I rarely read superhero books. But this one sounds delightful. Count me in.

PHENOMENAL GIRL 5 & TEKGRRL by A.J. Menden are bot...

2009-06-29T14:10:53.608-07:00

PHENOMENAL GIRL 5 & TEKGRRL by A.J. Menden are both fun, good reads about a group of superheroes.

Hi Jody & Lynda, I can only speak for myself, but...

2009-06-29T10:56:34.229-07:00

Hi Jody & Lynda,

I can only speak for myself, but if the superhero subgenre had a strong romantic element to complement the plot line, I would be interested. I love the paranormal, urban, science, and fantasy subgenres of romance. And given the broad definition of a superhero, many characters can fit into that description without being a comic book type superhero. Cheyenne McCray’s Magic series comes to mind for a series with a superhero element – saving humans and the world from apocalyptic demise. Jessica Anderson’s Final Prophecy series – Mayan calendar end times - is also reminiscent of the superhero cast.

As for it being only for boys – I don’t think so. I know a lot of women who like the hardcore sci-fi stuff that used to be a boys only club. In the end, numbers are what catch mainstream publishers’ eyes. If the genre sells, they’re on board. If it doesn’t sell, then here is where the internet and independent houses, and self-publishing reign supreme.

Does anyone remember the Incredible Hulk series from the 70s? I always though there was an element of romantic tragedy in the series – he wants what he can’t have – now that would make a great superhero romance! GMHO

I wrote a super hero romance short story, "To Save...

2009-06-29T09:15:31.595-07:00

I wrote a super hero romance short story, "To Save the Day" as an Amazon Short up on Amazon.
Super Hero comics had romances for a long time. There's Spiderman and MJ, Superman with Lois Lane, Batman with his loves and lots more.

What a great blog, I love superhero stories and I ...

2009-06-29T07:45:13.667-07:00

What a great blog, I love superhero stories and I have enjoyed the comics genre for years. This week I kicked off my Passionate Love Story series at the Daily Dose - Fantasy and Romance, I invite you to swing by -- the first couple is a super hero couple.

http://dailydose-fantasyromance.blogspot.com/

I enjoy the superhero books as well but at the mom...

2009-06-29T07:30:20.786-07:00

I enjoy the superhero books as well but at the moment I'm reading a dark fantasy by Anne Bishop, Sebastian. The hero is a succubus.

I have "Soon I Will Be Invincible" as an audio boo...

2009-06-29T07:27:54.275-07:00

I have "Soon I Will Be Invincible" as an audio book. My husband is a Marvel comics junkie and that just adds to my interest in the subgenre. He does get tired of answering all my romance-focused questions about his superhero stories, though!

Jody

I've also wondered why there aren't more superhero...

2009-06-29T05:48:03.901-07:00

I've also wondered why there aren't more superhero romances, Jody (so of course I had to write one), and I assume it's because superheroes still have a "boys-only" stigma, even though -- also obviously -- girls have read and enjoyed them over the years. And boys won't touch romances, girls are indifferent to superheroes because of these circumstances, etc. Why can't we all just get along?! ;)

And thanks for mentioning INTRODUCING SONIKA. I did so love writing it!

there was a couple of books from Loose-id about mu...

2009-06-28T20:13:54.322-07:00

there was a couple of books from Loose-id about mutants that I thought were good. Not exactly superheros but the do have powers reminded me of x-men. They were written by Mary Janice Davidson

Welcome to Paranormality, Jody! I always thought S...

2009-06-28T19:48:42.740-07:00

Welcome to Paranormality, Jody! I always thought Superman (when I read the comics as a kid) was pretty exciting! Especially in my imagination.
Lynda

Soon I Will Be Invincible isn't a romance per se, ...

2009-06-28T19:21:34.238-07:00

Soon I Will Be Invincible isn't a romance per se, but it's a darn good superhero book.