No, I know you think that's Joaquin Phoenix. But it's not, not anymore. Meet the hero of BLACK BOX WARNING, Detective Seargent Daniel Benson. At six foot three, he's not quite as tall as his big brother, Dr. Christian Benson, but he has a pistol, and he's not afraid to use it.
And, no that's not our wonderful friend, Leigh and her brand new bundle of joy, Bodhi. Well, okay maybe it is. But it's also my prototype for Dr. Sky Novak, our heroine.
Here's a snip of dialogue from their first meet.
He spoke first. "Brrr chill."
Before she could stop it, her laugh broke free.
Two vertical lines creased the space between his thick sable brows. "What?"
To quell her laughter, Sky concentrated on the dim scar that traveled the length of the man's nasal filtrum before coursing into his off-center upper lip. The effect of that slight asymmetry, those full, battle-scarred lips set against otherwise perfect, intensely masculine angles was undeniably sensuous. The word devastating came to mind. He should be a poster boy for cleft-lip repairs. Her shoulders stopped vibrating, but she didn't trust herself to speak, not quite yet.
"It's fuckin' freezing."
"Now that's more what I'd expect from an outlaw like you." Oh shit. That was inappropriate. But judging by the way every feature on his face worked its way into a rebel-without-a-cause grin, he hadn't exactly taken offense at the remark.
"Well all right then. No more Mr. Nice Guy. Doesn't fit anyway. Can I buy you a coffee?"
"Thanks, but no..."
"Not into outlaws?"
"Uh..." Sky rattled the doorknob helplessly.
"One cup. C'mon, flirt and run's a crime...Don't make me arrest you."
Now this was just plain awkward. She couldn't figure anyway out but honesty. "You're right. I was flirting...and I never flirt...and I absolutely should not have flirted with you just now. It's my bad. I apologize."
"I refuse to accept. What's it gonna be, coffee or cuffs?"
What qualities do you think make a hero and heroine memorable? Anybody else use real people for their physical prototypes? If so, care to share?
7 comments:
Oh when can I get my hands on this? Seriously. I had contemplated using Leigh as inspiration for one of my characters. There's just something about her. :)
I like really like the alpha male bad boy type of a hero. You know like Eddie from Eddie and the Cruisers? Or the lead from Wraith. If I could take a bit of Sean Connery, Clint Eastwood, Kurt Russell, Harrison Ford, Oded Fehr, and Matthew Mcconaughey as well as Brandon Srathom.... oh yum there are so many more.
My heroines are more inspired by people around me, people I meet in passing etc. I love my heroines to be elusive, unexpected.
I can't believe how the scene 'popped' once I had the visuals. Great job, India!!
I haven't dug up pics for my own, but I have the perfect images, right down to birthmarks and the mole on his hand....and if I go searching for pictures, I'm just going to be procrastinating again. :)
You know I lurve Danny and Sky! I cannot wait to see their whole story unfold. Danny is to die for. Yum. But the funny thing is, I already have my own picture of him and he looks nothing like Joaquin! But he's way hot nonetheless.
I've been looking for Toby and Bel models. I think I have Jude Law in mind for Toby, but that's less of a physical appearance thing and more of a personality similarity. For Bel...she's half Spanish, so I picture her a bit like Penelope Cruz.
Only occasionally do I post the models for my characters. I need them in my head to write, but have found that the readers need their own vision...
That being said, I agree that Lady Leigh makes a lovely inspiration for a character!
I think a special talent makes a hero stand out in my mind. Like painting or singing. I would say when they're deeply brooding, but those seem to be a dime a dozen these days.
Wow, India, love it, love it, love it! The description of his scar...yum.
I don't always use real characters, but sometimes. The heroine in Glorious is Rachel McAdams as she looked in Wedding Crashers. And I have to use Clive Owen soon. I have this gorgeous picture of him in a cologne ad taped to my desk. I NEVER tape up pictures of anyone who isn't related to me! Hmmm, not sure I want to share Clive though.
Tag!
It's been a while since you blogged. I thought you might need somethng to get you going again.
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