Sunday, November 19, 2017

Anit-Hero Love and a Giveaway! by C.J. Burright

Like a lot of other writers, I’m running the hamster-wheel of NaNo, and I also have a new release, so crazy is my theme song of the month.

The protagonist in my new release is an anti-hero, so in his honor, here are five reasons I adore the anti-hero.

1. He’s complex, often misjudged, and perfectly imperfect. The anti-hero always has deep scars from the past driving him. Learning his secrets and understanding his motives is no easy task, which makes the effort to know him even more worthwhile.

2. Unapologetically goes after what he wants, however he wants. An anti-hero can get away with a lot more than your average, every day champion because he doesn’t follow the rules – and we love him for it because we know everything he does is for a good reason…even if we don’t agree with his methods.


3. Outcasts need love, too. The anti-hero doesn’t generally have a lot of friends and is utterly loyal to the people he allows close. He’ll do anything to protect, defend, and make them happy. Once his heart and trust are won, it’s done. You belong to him.

4. Redemption is a glorious thing. Unlike your average knight in shining armor, an anti-hero has a long, long way to go. His flaws are huge, usually tied to dark emotions, but he still holds the capacity for doing good. Watching an anti-hero struggle with his nature and step out of the dark side inspires the warm and fuzzies.

5. Not just anyone will affect them. It takes that special girl to slip past the anti-hero’s defenses and make him even think about a shift or change…and isn’t it always the best to be the only one with that sort of power?

Are you a fan of the anti-hero, too? Or do you prefer to root for the undeniably good guys?

And now for some shameless (or is it shameful?) self-promotion...BUT FIRST - A CELEBRATION GIVEAWAY! I'm giving away some fun and cool stuff and a $10 Amazon GC, so be sure to enter right HERE.



Some call him Purgatory’s Missing Prince. Demon Master. Overlord of Shadows. Only one woman may call him hers.

A master of dreams, a failure at life…

After another botched career attempt, Quinn Carmichael escapes to a remote lodge for a weekend recharge, needing respite…especially from the nightmares that haunt even her days. When a wounded, sexy-as-sin stranger faceplants on her kitchen floor, there’s something disturbingly familiar about him—as in he’s the boy from her childhood dreams. Mr. Dark, Dangerous, and Diabolical may be the key to unlocking the mysteries of her past and future, and Quinn isn’t about to let the opportunity—or him—escape without a fight.

His time is running out…

Known as Purgatory’s Missing Prince, Zaire’s existence has been one of endless pain, torture, and loss. Resigned to his fate, his final goal is simple—rescue his nephew before succumbing to the deadly darkness inside him. But when a fateful misstep brings him face-to-face with the one woman who could have saved him once upon a dream—the one woman he treasures above all else—he battles to keep his distance before he destroys her, too. But he would gladly sell his soul for just one taste.

Love draw them together, destiny will tear them apart...

With ruthless enemies closing in, Quinn and Zaire must fight to save each other and those they care for before it's too late--even if it means they're doomed to live apart forever. 







12 comments:

Donna said...

I love a good anti hero. I like seeing them through the filter of the only one who gets them.

Maureen said...

Oh, I do like an anti-hero, and sometimes even the villain more than I should, lol. I love your to-do list- since I'm doing NaNo too. Good luck with your release! Congrats!

CJ Burright said...

You're so right, Donna! Seeing the anti-hero through the eyes of the rare person who gets him is one of the beautiful things. Love that.

CJ Burright said...

I find myself rooting for the villain more than I should sometimes too, Maureen! I hope NaNo has got your writing motor going, and thanks for the well wishes. :)

Andrea Stoeckel said...

I am fascinated and looking forward to reading a/o winning

CJ Burright said...

Thanks, Andrea - good luck! :)

Diane Burton said...

I'm fascinated by the anti-hero. He's just begging for redemption, even if he doesn't think he deserves it.

Nancy Gideon said...

I love a dark hero. Redeeming a former villain is my favorite task. Even when the villain is truly evil, it's that bad guys that ups the stakes and makes the book more interesting.

CJ Burright said...

That's so right, Diane! I love how he wants redemption so badly and doesn't think he deserves it. Sigh.

CJ Burright said...

I'm with you, Nancy - it's the bad guys that add the most interesting colors to a story. :)

Jamie Mazzanti said...

I LOVE the Bad Guy's, the Rebels or the Dark Dangerous Type as the tend to be the most Intriguing. The bring a lot more to a story & can REALLY Captivate you to were your on the Edge of your Seat wanting to get to the next Page to find out what happens. I Enjoy the Mystery behind a Bad Guy because a lot of them have such an intriguing past & they try so hard to hide it, but then there's that one person that can get them to talk or face their fears & bring to Life a PHENOMENAL Story

CJ Burright said...

Me too, Jamie - ME TOO! Give me the bad guys, the rebels, and the dangerous dudes over Captain Goodall any day! Thanks for chiming in. :)