A friend sent me this image after my request for pictures that elicit the idea of the Garden of Eden for readers. It brings to mind a bit of that chaotic, dark feel that contradicts the more traditional bucolic image of perfection. I like this more earthly image myself. What do you think? I think it calls to the humanity in us more than any idyllic perfection. Kind of like the bad boy heroes call to us. We connect with flaws more in our characters (even setting as character like the Garden in my story), especially if they’re mixed with redeeming qualities at the same time. I believe we walk around aware of both of these in ourselves (or at least I hope everyone is aware of their redeeming qualities) and so we have a platform to relate to imperfection.
What’s your favorite character fault or flaw or failing? The one that draws you to that character, be they hero or heroine?
HI Michelle,
I believe in using a tag line that brands an author’s name rather than a book or line. It’s been shown that more people buy the author than buy the book. So, here’s my suggestion for a tag-line involving your name.
Michelle Picard, going boldy where no romance novelist has gone before. (Notice how I fixed the split infinitive.) LOL.
Thanks, Ashlyn. You’re right that a brand for the author is most important. Right now mine is what appears at the top of my website — Ride the portal to fantasy and dark passion. I don’t write science fiction (though I read it), but I love the Star Trek tweak in your idea. It made me smile.
This search for a book specific tag line is just on top of the overall brand as I’m promoting the actual release. But coming up with lots of ideas is great fun. Thanks for your help.