tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618645909538172709.post7489810083364722077..comments2024-02-01T14:06:20.674-06:00Comments on Knitted by God's Plan: Rebellious Princess or a Strong Woman?Kendra E. Ardnekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03593051552921296108noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618645909538172709.post-84671211728776984912014-01-30T15:04:39.893-06:002014-01-30T15:04:39.893-06:00Love your new layout! (But then, it's PURPLE--...Love your new layout! (But then, it's PURPLE--what's not to love? ;-) )<br /><br />Bravo! You've put it so nicely, and some of it exactly lines up with my own (ever-developing) thoughts on the subject of strong female characters. I especially like this line:<br /><br />QUOTE: "I don't require skirts, but I do require modesty."<br /><br />Amen! Skirts and dresses definitely have their place in making a girl (or woman) look more feminine, but there are times (such as mucking out the stables or clearing the fields of thorny what-nots) when you don't want a lot of fabric around your legs. :-P But modesty (and I do believe a girl <i>can</i> still be modest in boots and trousers) is definitely a must for female characters, especially for us Christian authors. It's a way to let our Light shine in a dark world.<br /><br />I also like the bits about being able to "hold her own" in a fight, but not being superior to the men around her, and really thinking about what's expected of her and making her character make sense. Some great things to ponder!<br /><br />God bless,<br />~"Tom Wild Rose"~<br /><br />P.S.<br />You have just been tagged!<br />http://wildroseleblonde.blogspot.com/2014/01/elevensies-tag-or-tom-breaks-radio.htmlTomWildRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12914330705701940882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618645909538172709.post-12201846984104509732014-01-29T12:33:07.296-06:002014-01-29T12:33:07.296-06:00Very nice post. I agree with you - female characte...Very nice post. I agree with you - female characters should have girl power, but shouldn't be afraid of relying on men either. Which is super hard to write without being cliché. Why are we women so complicated? <br />I like your advice on knowing where you character comes from too. For example, a Rapunzel-type character whose been locked away for who knows how long, will probably not have any idea how to use a weapon (unless it be her long hair).Abbey Stellingwerffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426609355118356332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618645909538172709.post-51148199479888265132014-01-29T12:27:16.716-06:002014-01-29T12:27:16.716-06:00Gracious, Kendra!! People will suspect you're ...Gracious, Kendra!! People will suspect you're playing favorites! *coyly hands over bribe money* ;) But I'll be sure to get an email off to you as soon as I can. Thanks!!Kirsten Fichterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887462858049277918noreply@blogger.com