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Sarah Gilman | Why do I write about angels?
September 13, 2011
Angels and similar creatures are my favorite paranormal characters. I've been
fascinated with the idea of wings on the back of someone who otherwise appears
human since I was a little girl. I remember being enthralled in school by
Egyptian art that showed a woman with wings longer than her arms. On the Cartoon
Network, I watched shows such as Bird Man (self explanatory) and The Centurions
(one character could fly with mechanical wings). I often had, and still have,
flying dreams. As a fledgling writer, I dabbled in vampires before I settled into angels.
Vampires and romance is a fantastic combination, and I doubt I'll ever grow
tired of reading such stories. In college, I took Vampires in Literature, an
English elective, and have been hooked since. The vampire myth has had sexual
elements since the earliest tales, and the leap of vampires to romance heroes
and heroines feels natural to me. Angels, on the other hand, are not inherently romance characters. Many consider
them religious characters, and while that certainly can be true, popular culture
and many romance authors have taken them far outside that box. For me, the
inherent conflict between what an angel is supposed to be and what an angel can
be is part of the appeal. I love how a creature who is "supposed" to lack sexual
identity and desire can be written as a passionate romance character. Even if
that conflict doesn't exist in a given story's world, it's there in the back of
the reader's mind. Also, I find wings sexy. Wings are soft enough to snuggled against, strong
enough to carry a person in flight (in a fantasy setting), and beautiful. What's
not to love? Wings... Fangs... Readers, what is your favorite paranormal physical trait and why? Sarah Gilman One commenter will win a print copy of OUT IN BLUE, so let us know your
favorite paranormal trait
Comments
36 comments posted.
Re: Sarah Gilman | Why do I write about angels?
I like how vampires have great strength and muscles.
(Pam Howell 7:53am September 13, 2011)
Wings are sexy. :) I am a straight girl and I find them sexy... I guess there's a reason why Victoria's Secrets use them yr after yr! :)
(May Pau 7:59am September 13, 2011)
I also find angels exciting---love their wings also, they make me calm and non anxious.
(Shirley Younger 8:04am September 13, 2011)
I'm an angel lover...always have been, always will be.
I remember a story where God sent the angels down to earth to watch over the humans. They were not suppose to let the humans know they were there. Some of the angels fell in love with the humans, and decided to interact with them & love them. Those angels were cast out of heaven, and became known as fallen angels. They lost their wings in the story.
(Beverly Beltz 9:35am September 13, 2011)
I enjoy shape shifters, though I don't think I would like to be one.
(Christine Arcidiacono 9:51am September 13, 2011)
Hmmm, Wings all the way. Though,I wouldn't want to fly. Afraid of heights. LOL.
(Lisa Blackwood 10:47am September 13, 2011)
Your comments now have me wondering about wings. Hadn 't thought of them as sexy. I'm gonna have to check yours out. Thanks for the info and would love a chance to read yours.
(Maude Allen 1:07pm September 13, 2011)
Fav paranormal trait... I enjoy them all... the mystique and magic of all the supernatural powers and abilities...
(Colleen Conklin 1:14pm September 13, 2011)
I love Angels. I believe in Angels and love reading anything associated with them. As the song goes, "I believe there are Angels among up." And I truly do.
(Vicki Hancock 1:15pm September 13, 2011)
That is a difficult question as I like different traits at
different times. The softness of fur in a Shapeshifter, the
excitement of fangs to the neck with Vampires and the thrill
of flying with Angels all appeal dependant on my reading mood.
(Ilona Fenton 1:33pm September 13, 2011)
I LOVE AN ANGEL...WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!
(Silvana Moscato 1:52pm September 13, 2011)
The wings on angels are so ethereal and the way they glide and hover is amazing. Wings get my vote and I like the way they work out issues.
(Alyson Widen 1:57pm September 13, 2011)
I love vampires but have a great fondness for angels: Nalini Singh's Guild-Hunter series with both Angels and Vampires!
(Diane Sadler 2:00pm September 13, 2011)
I collect angel figurines, and believe they exist!
Blessings,
Marjorie
(Marjorie Carmony 2:11pm September 13, 2011)
I have always enjoyed the paranormal, as far as
the traits..I like the abilities the ability to soothe,
telekensis, great strength.. it is the abilities that
makes the story grasp me, keep me intrigued,
especially when there is the anti hero and
climatic build up with the " powers " - wow.
(Carla Carlson 2:31pm September 13, 2011)
I love anything paranormal so I don't really have a preference. As long as the story is not ridiculous and is engaging... I don't care if it's a shape shifting tortoise who is turned into a vampire as long as the plot is good :)
(Erin Fender 2:33pm September 13, 2011)
I'm going to go with eyes. As humans they are already windows to our souls but for a paranormal creature they can go way beyond that. They can hypnotize, see deeper and empower them. Very cool!
(Na S 3:00pm September 13, 2011)
I've always loved vampires, but until recently I wouldn't have even thought of an angel in a romantice setting; but I do love the duality of not supposed to have sexuality/having it anyway and the conflict it creates!
(Kelli Jo Calvert 3:54pm September 13, 2011)
Oh...what a paranormal good book...............love to win a copy of Out In Blue by Sarah Gilman
(Lnda McFarland 4:02pm September 13, 2011)
Angel Kisses. When ever I felt a stirring that touched my skin and was unexplainable, I referred to that as Angel Kisses. I've always believed in Angels and their guidance, why not love and caresses.
(Rosemary Simm 4:06pm September 13, 2011)
Somehow I've never thought of angels as "paranormal". I've
always felt they were "invisible" helpers for us mortals!
(Clydia DeFreese 4:40pm September 13, 2011)
That is good you can do your book with vamp and angle they both can be good and bad depend on the person who read and the one who writes it i like the way you did the cover with a feather good luck with the book love the blog
(Desiree Reilly 5:06pm September 13, 2011)
Thanks for the giveaway!
(Jennifer Langford 5:38pm September 13, 2011)
I would say the strength of werewolves.
(Maureen Emmons 6:41pm September 13, 2011)
I love the fact that some Angels have the ability to heal.
(Mary Preston 7:20pm September 13, 2011)
Speaking of angels and vampires, Paul Wesley from the Vampire Diaries played an angel in Fallen, which originally aired on the A.B.C. Family Channel a few years back. It's on D.V.D. and is about four hours.
(Michelle Fidler 8:00pm September 13, 2011)
I love stories about angels, they give everyone hope.
(Wilma Frana 8:10pm September 13, 2011)
Angel wings!
(Lisa Garrett 8:12pm September 13, 2011)
This might sound like a lame answer, but I really like shape-shifting, and I'll tell you why. I would really like to be able to become not only an animal, but another person, should the time arise where I felt threatened in any way. I think it would be really neat to do. How many other people would have that capability? I love animals anyway, and to be able to turn into one for any period of time whenever I wanted to, I think would be great!! I'm also a lover of Angels, but never thought of them as sexy, so I'm looking forward to reading your book. I thought the cover, although simplistic, is very elegant. I mean it with the most heartfelt respect. Good luck with the book. I'm sure it will do well.
(Peggy Roberson 8:25pm September 13, 2011)
I really have to agree with you - wings are sexy and fascinating. Who wouldn't love to fly. And there's always the question of whether they are good or evil. Facinating subject.
(Jeanne Sheats 10:13pm September 13, 2011)
I love time travel and ghost stories. :)
(Molly Wilsbacher 11:06pm September 13, 2011)
I have always been intrigued by angels. I am drawn to the conflicted relationships they may have with humans.
(Karen Origer-Greco 11:40pm September 13, 2011)
Enjoyed your blog.
(Sheila True 11:42pm September 13, 2011)
sounds like a great book and i cant wait to read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Jennifer Beck 11:51pm September 13, 2011)
Now that is a very hard question! I love them all, the more exotic the better sometimes. I suppose I have always had a bit of a crush on the vamps though. :^)
(Heidi Durham 10:47am September 14, 2011)
My favorite paranormal physical trait would have to be angel wings, since they're so beautiful. Vampires are interesting characters, but the fangs and blood diet is a little gross. I'd rather read about angels even in a romantic or unusual story.
(Linda Luinstra 6:16pm September 15, 2011)
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