I hope you enjoy this installment of Mr Manview's observations.
Yes, Mr. Manview needs your help! Do not be shocked romance readers and writers. While being an alpha-male, proud that I am comfortable enough in my own skin to let others know I read romance, this alpha-male also possesses the dominantly female trait of being a listener! And I want to listen to what you have to say.
As you know, I write two Manviews per month. One is a review of a romance novel, and the other is a Manview Opinion piece. Writing the reviews is easy; all I need to do is criticize others (just kidding, I have read some great stuff!). And there are thousands of books to read. I am so far ahead of reading and writing romance book reviews, you will need to schedule a review and ask Deanna’s World for a favor to fit an unscheduled review in over the next few months.(Huge sums of money or the gift of bottles of wine rated 95+ seem to do the trick! (Again – just kidding!)
But now, all kidding aside, I find it more difficult to select topics for the opinion pieces. I want them to be edgy, to make a difference, and to raise consciousness, but at the same time not to offend or hurt people. For example, in some of the book reviews I have done, I have highlighted the challenges women have had to be heard and listened to throughout history. I admire and support the role authors such as Pamela Hart and Tea Cooper have played to bring this subject to light in their awesome romance novels. Yet, I feel a bit unqualified to write an opinion piece on the same topic. I can appreciate and applaud others for their insightful treatment of the topic, but am not sure I can write a caring, edgy, insightful piece myself on it.
Same with #metoo, women’s health issues, the impact on having menstrual cycles affecting a woman if she is President or PM. But as Mr. Manview’s resolution for 2018, I promise to find the courage to tackle what is most of interest to romance readers around the globe. Therefore, I need your help! Give me ideas on what to write about. I am committed to write on what you want to read. I want topics you are interested in and your need to understand the ‘manview’ on the topic. I want to avoid writing an opinion piece that is the equivalent to sending you a Facebook request stating I am a 5-star general and showing you a photo of my junk! I know I can do better than that, but still need your ideas on the topics of most interest.
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So let me have it! What topics do you want me to write about in 2018 dealing with romance? And if the interest is there, I will write it. I have never let a lack of knowledge or skills stop me in the corporate world, so I will not let it stop me either when writing Manview Opinions! I await what you have to say! Start your recommendations…now!
(Comments on the Facebook and blog posts will be collected and prioritized. Thanks for your help in shaping the Manview agenda in 2018!)
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Oh I find it so difficult to write opinion pieces....
ReplyDeleteLack of condoms in romance?
ehhh nope nada
It's a pet peeve of mine when an author doesn't practice safe sex in a romance. It would make a good topic.
DeleteWell done Steve I really enjoy your reviews and topics and it is hard to think of some but how about woman with disabilities maybe, single mothers and romance, maybe the drug problems that are around I read a great romance not long ago where the heroine had a drug problem in the past so had the father of her child I won't give it away but maybe :)
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Helen
Those are some good topics, Helen. Thanks for sharing.
DeleteWhat makes a good date from a man's perspective
ReplyDeleteWhat women do that make men crazy
Why do so many men want significantly younger women?
Which romance tropes do you think are really silly and which ones do you like?
10 things a man won't tell a woman
10 things a woman shouldn't tell a man
Wow! Those are some really good topics!!!
DeleteThanks everyone - the list is growing with some great ideas.
ReplyDeleteSome excellent topics here.
DeleteWhat men should teach their kids, no matter the sex.
ReplyDeleteImpact of technology on your romantic life, personally. Well, not too personal, but not generic.
If you could change one past decision in your life, would you, and what do you think the effect would be now?
There are some really interesting topics there. Thank you.
DeleteI others have come up with some great ideas.
ReplyDeleteThey really have.
DeleteWhen you read romances, are the heroes realistic in terms of their romantic moves? Or do you think they are what women want to read?
ReplyDeleteOooh, I like this one.
DeleteInstalove; authors alienating readers with politics; why we don't see more romance about couples over 40
ReplyDeleteOoooh! Good topics!
DeleteI would like your views on what makes a great hero/heroine. Your thoughts on alpha/beta heroes. Your favourite tropes. I love your reviews and opinions! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThe hero / heroine one is good. Since recently he read a hero and heroine combo he didn't like so much but I loved.
DeleteSome interesting ones thrown out there and a couple that I've ranted about. lol That condom one drives me insane. And authors and politics. Ugh!
ReplyDeleteYeah, there are some good topics here. The condom thing is a pet peeve of mine.
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