So, if by “non-human” Linnea Sinclair’s agent means little green men, Bug Eyed Monsters, or zoomorphic aliens such as giant insects or reptiles, then yeah, end of discussion! That’d be a challenging romance to pull off even in a science fiction story. Usually those dudes are bent on attacking Earth and other general mayhem.
We generally associate the word “alien” with “little green men.” Or Greys. These characters have deep roots in science fiction. Does this agent know something about my tastes of which I’m unaware, even though I’ve clearly indicated my interest in such heroes? I felt dismayed at the news, yet at the same time determined to analyze what the agent really meant.įirst, I’d like to address the concept of alien heroes themselves. My hackles went on red alert when I learned about this agent’s perception that alien heroes hold zero appeal for romance readers.
Sinclair is an author of science fiction romance ( Games of Command Finders Keepers Gabriel’s Ghost) so the “non-human hero” in that context refers to alien heroes. Romance readers can pick and choose from a wide selection of heroes, but despite our need for variety, are there certain kinds we’ll avoid no matter the circumstances? That question came to mind recently upon reading a comment at my blog and I’d like to get your input on the issue.Īuthor Linnea Sinclair shared that “…my agent feels *romance* readers won’t go with…a non-human hero…” Ms. Guest Reviewer Letters of Opinion genre critique / Science-Fiction-Romance 63 Comments FebruGUEST POST: Alien Heroes: Too Strange For Romance Readers?
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