In the publishing industry, creating characters of sports star and rock star status are often frowned upon. But as an element of the paranormal romance, feats of superior physical or mental strength and ability are encouraged.
What would a Kenyon Dark Hunter be without the cunning and skills to defeat the dreaded Spathi?
As the elements of paranormal romance novels go, the character is often the ‘it’ factor. As well it should be. Super-natural speed, strength, and agility are powerful and exciting and intriguing. A beyond the norm story requires a larger than life character.
Any character – heroes, villains, even sidekicks – can have understated (or undervalued) skills that add an extra element to the paranormal romance novel.
Looking at the extraordinary feats Olympic athletes are making everyday during the Winter Games can be an inspiration to developing the stand out character element in your paranormal novel.
Whether dealing with injury, emotions, or circumstance, these athletes overcome the obstacles and leave their best effort on the track, mountain, or rink.
It’s amazing. It’s this type of heroic effort that can lend the perfect element to your paranormal romance novel – whether the character is normal or super natural; an alpha male or alpha female.
Again, how much of that paranormal element you include is up to you. You don’t want to overpower the story – and you’d better have a good reason why a ski-loving vampire doesn’t go poof on a sunny downhill run…
Live the adventure!
