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Erica Vetsch | Why we love those cowboy heroes
GIVEAWAY: Win a copy of HIS PRAIRIE SWEETHEART
July 29, 2016
John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Clint Eastwood, Alan Ladd…I am a sucker for a cowboy
hero, and I am not alone. Since the days of Owen Wister and the Virginian,
readers have been drawn to cowboy heroes. But what makes them so appealing? Here
are a few ideas I have:
- The “Code of the West.” True cowboy heroes have a code of honor they live by
that make them true hero-material. Things like:
- Your word is your bond.
- Ride for the brand.
- Don’t ask questions about a man’s past.
- Never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut.
- Don’t squat with your spurs on.
- Cowboys are men of action. Readers like heroes who DO things, and there’s
not a much more physical job than that of a cowboy.
- Heroes look good on horses. J A man who can ride even better than he can
walk? Yes, please!
- Cowboys are known for being chivalrous. Their code of honor extends to
treating ladies like ladies.
- Cowboys give the impression of self-reliance, true loners who don’t need
anyone…but every woman in the world knows this isn’t true. A real cowboy needs a
good woman to look past the rough, tough exterior and reach the tender heart he
keeps hidden. SWOON!
My first introduction to cowboy heroes came in middle school when I read my
first Zane Grey novel, The Drift Fence. From that moment on, I
fell headlong in love with cowboys and the western romance genre. Those stories
continue to influence my work, and I love writing heroes that ascribe to those
things that make cowboys so appealing.
So, how about you? Do you like cowboy heroes? And of course, the
ultimate cowboy question…do you prefer John Wayne or Clint Eastwood? (It’s John
Wayne for me!) Giveaway
One reader will receive a copy of HIS PRAIRIE SWEETHEART. You
can see Erica's cowboy in "action."
Erica Vetsch is a transplanted Kansan now residing in
Minnesota. She loves history and romance, and is blessed to be able to combine
the two by writing historical romances. Whenever she’s not immersed in fictional
worlds, she’s the company bookkeeper for the family lumber business, mother of
two, wife to a man who is her total opposite and soul-mate, and avid museum
patron.
After being jilted at the altar, Southern belle Savannah Cox seeks a fresh
start out West and accepts a teaching position in Minnesota. But between her
students' lack of English, the rough surroundings and sheriff Elias Parker's
doubts and distrust, Savannah's unprepared for both the job and the climate.
However, she's determined to prove she can handle anything her new town throws
her way. Elias gives it a week—or less—before the pretty schoolteacher packs her dainty
dresses and hightails it back home. But no matter how many mishaps he has to
rescue her from, Savannah doesn't give up. Yet the real test is to come—a brutal
blizzard that could finally drive her away, taking his heart with her…
Romance Historical |
Inspirational
Historical [Love Inspired, On Sale: May 1,
2016, Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9781488007873 / eISBN: 9781488007873]
Comments
30 comments posted.
Re: Erica Vetsch | Why we love those cowboy heroes
I love cowboy heroes... my dad has always watched John Wayne's movies... so he gets my vote!
(Colleen Conklin 12:45pm July 29, 2016)
Cowboys are real men. Clint Eastwood, and Wyatt Earp.
(Sharon Berger 3:15pm July 29, 2016)
Love cowboys in general and I'll take Clint. I actually saw him in a bar in Carmel many moons ago!
(Amber Mancebo 7:18pm July 29, 2016)
Like John Wayne but love all cowboys.
(Jean Benedict 7:41pm July 29, 2016)
John Wayne....and Roy Rogers!
(Richard Burr 12:07pm July 30, 2016)
I love cowboy heroes. John Wayne is the best.
(Ruth Hoefert 1:12am July 30, 2016)
I have to say I have always loved and enjoyed watching Lee Van
Cleef and Clint Eastwood in the movies when they are
together.. there is that sense of nonchalance and self
reliance about them that make them very appealing, handsome,
and trustworthy.
(Judith Venne 2:49am July 30, 2016)
I love cowboy heroes as well, John Wayne has always been a favorite. sounds like a great book.
(Nicole Bouchey 8:44am July 30, 2016)
I love cowboys. The older ones especially, so John Wayne for me also. Thanks for the chance.
(Vera Wilson 8:47am July 30, 2016)
A Southern Belle living in Minnesota gets caught in a blizzard. So who can come to her rescue but the local Sheriff. Sounds like a great story. My favorite cowboy is John Wayne---rough and tough but also can be tender.
(Gilda Weisskopf 1:04pm July 30, 2016)
I love cowboy heroes. One of my favorites is Clint Eastwood.
(Carol Woodruff 1:50pm July 30, 2016)
I love Clint Eastwood.
(Marsha Baurns 2:33pm July 30, 2016)
Yes. I like John Wanye and Clint Eastwood.
(Cynthia Cook 3:12pm July 30, 2016)
My daddy taught me to love westerns so I will choose John
Wayne but Clint is a close second!!
(Connie Saunders 4:11pm July 30, 2016)
My favorite cowboy was John Wayne. Book sounds like an amazing
read.
(Dianne Casey 9:39pm July 30, 2016)
I haven't read any Historical Romance books lately, but this one really intrigues me. I can't wait to get a copy of the book -- probably read it in one sitting.
(Tullyne Oliver 9:40pm July 30, 2016)
I think cowboys are my favorite romance hero and Clint
Eastwood would be a top choice. :)
(Terrill Rosado 2:14am July 31, 2016)
I read all the Zane Grey books as young girl! Gotta say,
Clint is the best! Remember Rowdy Yates?
(Nancy Ludvik 11:47am July 31, 2016)
Fan of historicals
(Susan Jang 9:10pm July 31, 2016)
I love this type book, they take you away for awhile
(Cheryl Burns 7:24am August 1, 2016)
I love the cowboy heroes , and both John Wayne and Clint Eastwood . In my young days it was always John Wayne , then Clint Eastwood showed up . I love both !! Thanks for the chance to win this book .
(Joan Thrasher 10:53am August 1, 2016)
I really look forward to reading this book. In fact I tried to buy it but all I saw was it was only available in e-reader and I don't have that. Love the cover too!
(Bonnie Capuano 3:26pm August 1, 2016)
I love cowboys heroes and gosh, its so hard to pick between
those two great cowboys! I will pick Clint but really its a
virtual tie in my book with these two!
(Maryann Skaritka 3:31pm August 1, 2016)
Love her historical novels and I look forward to reading this
one. Love everything I have read about this book. Hope I win!
(Ann Thaxton 7:12am August 2, 2016)
I love this cover and I love western historical books. I would love to read this book and thank you for the great giveaway!!!
(Bonnie Capuano 10:52am August 4, 2016)
Both make great heroes, but I prefer John Wayne. Also, I enjoy reading a book with a cowboy hero.
(Anna Speed 1:34pm August 4, 2016)
I love cowboys
(Susan Gannon 3:22pm August 4, 2016)
I love cowboy heros!!! If only I could meet one in real life...
(Lily Shah 4:48pm August 4, 2016)
love cowboys!Always will.
(Marsha Baurns 5:05pm August 4, 2016)
John Wayne would be a favorite over Clint Eastwood. However, Tom Selleck
beats out both of them.
I have enjoyed westerns both on TV and in books. Can't beat a good cowboy
hero.
(Patricia Barraclough 11:47pm August 4, 2016)
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