I need a hero (okay, another one)
Thanks to everyone for your good wishes about the new baby. It’s nice to be able to share it with folks! 
This has been an incredibly busy week for me, with my husband out of town and trying to get this book wrapped up and out the door to my editor. Sometimes I feel like the closer I get to the ending, the further away I am. I get caught up in what I *want* the book to be, and when it turns out differently, I have to decide if I messed up or whether this is genuinely the correct path for the characters to take.
I also have to do the art facts sheet for my characters, and I found this photo of Uma Thurman from the Pink Heart Society blog. When I saw it, she definitely looked like my heroine Isabel MacEgan. The book I’m finishing, The Warrior’s Kingdom, is the third in my Irish warrior trilogy. Ironically, it’s a prequel and not a sequel. And like before, I’m trying to decide upon the right male hero for my book. I thought about Eric Bana, but his eyes don’t have quite the right intensity. Pierce Brosnan is a little too playboyish, and my old stand-by Daniel Day-Lewis just doesn’t quite have the right look. I wish I could just do a google image search for hot Irish men, but I’d probably end up finding er…porn. And let me tell you, there are some frightening Internet images out there. 
So, if you could recommend a gorgeous black-haired movie star, preferably with gray eyes, who would you suggest?
Michelle posted in Writing @ 8:52 pm | Viewed 2586 times
Susie Says:
I would have suggested Eric Bana - so no new ideas from me, I’m afraid.
Suzanne Says:
I’m no good at this and always have trouble coming with ideas for my own cover art, but the one thing that bugs me the most about cover art is that too often the guys look like they’re 18!! Too young!
Leanna Ellis Says:
I’m late as usual on hearing news, but wanted to say congrats on the baby! How exciting!!! What a year you’re having.
Email me and let me know if you’re coming to RWA.
Congrats!!!
Minna Says:
Well, I can’t think of anyone with grey eyes, but actors with dark hair… David Boreanaz and Pierce Brosnan come to mind.
Holly Says:
We’re talking about Patrick’s image, correct?
What about John Corbett from Sex and the City? I’m not sure of his eye color though.
And though he’s not an actor, I could kind of see Keith Urban, especially now that his hair isn’t nearly as blonde as it used to be, but more of a brown shade.
But then, Jensen Ackles from Supernatural makes my mouth water LOL Heath Ledger?(with the hair color and style he had in 10 Things I Hate About You).
I could also see him as Christian Bale, but I’ll stop rattling off names now while I’m ahead. Hope you find the perfect fit.
Kelly Boyce Says:
How about Richard Armitage. Or there’s always Gerard Butler. And…hmm…Greg Wise maybe.
Oh and I picked up your book the other day - I was at the grocery store and saw it on the shelf. Did a little happy dance adn grabbed it. I can’t wait to read it!
beth Says:
What about Jonathan Rhys Meyers?
kacey Says:
I’m terrible at this. But when you decide, post back and show the pic. I’m terrible about remembering actor’s names!
Marissa Says:
What about Balthazar Getty? He has always been dark and broody. Not to mention totally hot.
Donna Alward Says:
Do we need dark and broody? Or dark and intense and ruthless?
Christian Bale is a fab choice! Droool. Or…Colin Farrell. Depends on if he’s a bit of a renegade. Gerard Butler and David Boreanz also good.
Ioan Gruffudd is also a fave of mine although he’s Welsh.:thumbsup:
Tori Lennox Says:
I’ll second Richard Armitage. He’s the deliciously evil Guy of Gisbourne on BBC America’s ROBIN HOOD.
Michelle Says:
You know, Richard Armitage is PERFECT for my villain (whom I actually like and may eventually write a story for).
Christian Bale looks like a good possibility.
Some of the other actors I’ve never heard of, but they’re great for future reference. Thanks, ladies!
Kelly–yay! Hope you like the book.
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Jim Caviezel
Dylan McDermott
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Clive Owen
Melissa Mc Says:
What about the guy who played Darcy on the PP with Kiera Knightly. Or the guy who was in Bend It Like Beckham. Or the guy who played the friend in love with Kiera Knightly on Love Actually. Martin something. Put longish hair on him and he might be good.
jeanne s. Says:
My first thought was Colin Farrell.
Jamie Says:
Gerard Butler, if my choice, and he is a devishly-handsome Scottish actor. Good luck Michelle in finding the right guy for your art work. Check out this website gb.net for pictures. Jamie
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