What is a Man with a Capital M? by Elizabeth Camden
One of the things I was aiming for in The Rose of Winslow Street is a celebration of manhood. I wanted the hero to be a Man with a capital M.
So what makes a Man with a capital M? This is the guy who will run into a burning building to save a child, and then be able to joke with the kid until the tears stop. He will calm my rattled nerves when the roof springs a leak in the middle of a hurricane. He doesn’t care if his coffee comes from Starbucks or McDonalds, so long as it is hot. He does not whine, he does not hold grudges. He saddles up and gets the job done, whether that means fixing the roof, signing up for a tour of duty in Afghanistan, or coaching kids on the little league teams.
These tough, masculine qualities often come bundled with habits that drive women nuts. I am sorry when I hear women in contemporary society denigrate men or undermine our boys in an attempt to scrub those masculine traits away. Men with a capital M are the engine and the fuel that makes this world go around. Yes, men often have a crude sense of humor or act like slobs on the weekend when a good football game is on, the beer is cold, and the wings are hot. So what? My husband moves mountains during the workweek, and if he wants to kick back with the NFL on the weekend, I’m happy to bring him a cold one and make the nachos. I love Men with a capital M, and was determined to feature one in The Rose of Winslow Street.
So what is The Rose of Winslow Street about? Here is a quick blurb:
Libby Sawyer’s quiet, respectable life in Colden, Massachusetts is shattered when a bold stranger from Romania invades her world. In short order, Michael Dobrescu seizes her house and declares ownership in an attempt to unravel a century-old mystery that is hidden deeply within the house. Fascinated by this enigmatic man, Libby uncovers layers of mystery surrounding Mr. Dobrescu’s amazing past….and his plans for the future in which she plays a startling role.
If you love Men with a Capital M, please check out The Rose of Winslow Street! Or you can also swing by my blog where I love to ramble about all things related to the romance genre elizabethcamden.com/blog
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