Danielle The Book Huntress ’s Comments (group member since Jan 27, 2010)

Danielle The Book Huntress ’s comments from the Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group group.

Susan wrote: "I think you make an excellent point, not just about reading BDSM themes but about the practice itself. Erotic power exchange may be a way for women and men to deal with the conflict between traditi..."

I appreciate the insight into BDSM. I have wondered about the appeal. I don't find myself drawn into BDSM books in the slightest. I guess I don't really find the sexual power dynamic appealing. I feel that good sexual tension and well-written vanilla sex scenes are all I need to enjoy a good sensual romance. A huge component in a strong, powerful feeling between the H/h and a love bond (or at least a developing one). I don't like the idea of the bedroom being a place of horror/fear/pain/degradation at all. Not saying all BDSM goes there, but some certainly toes the line for me.

While I like edgy heroes, I don't understand the need to dominate or be subservient sexually. I think the bedroom is a place where there should be the ultimate level of trust and sharing where both parties feel equal and don't need to be pressured to do something they don't want to do or the need to 'act out' something that isn't natural to them. I think that BDSM seems to play into pushing boundaries in a way that I don't feel comfortable with and clashes with my personal feelings about sexual intimacy. I like the idea of a hero who is sexually demanding (possessive and obsessive about the heroine is appealing to me) to an extent, but it shouldn't be about power, but about a powerful bond and a mutual need, in my opinion.

I think that woman's sexuality is a huge issue right now in romance, and in some ways, I feel like it sends out some mixed messages that women need to fill some sort of artificial role instead of just being themselves.

I do miss the drama and excitement of the bodice rippers, but not the rapeyness.

I see a lot of my favorites on people's lists:

Howl's Moving Castle, love it

ShakespeaReTold Much Ado About Nothing and Taming of the Shrew are brilliant

For some reason I love to rewatch Man of Steel

The Lord of the Rings movies

The Long Kiss Goodnight

Jane Eyre, most versions

Arabian Nights miniseries

Pride and Prejudice

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Star Trek reboot

Most of the Marvel movies

are a few. I'll think of others.

Paganalexandria **wicked juices bubbling over** wrote: "Kryptonite wrote: "Broken Arrow with John Travolta and Christian Slater
And lots of Disney movies... favorite is Sleeping Beauty"

My John Travolta movie is Face Off. Love Castor Troy. My other act..."

Me too. I love John Woo's movies!

Haha, that's hilarious. I got a few looks from the kids when I started singing along, and I was the only one who clapped at the end of the "Be Our Guest" song. :)

I wish I could make a recommendation other than the Ice series. Not enough RS in that vein available. Sad, cause it's my favorite kind. :)

I'm not in the Disney Mafia, but I do find myself getting sucked into their movies when I watch them. I also sing along profusely!

Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "Musicals. I love musicals, especially the older ones. Also love Disney movies. Animated and not."

We put on Beauty and the Beast when we were sitting some kids at church, and I got totally sucked into the movie again.

Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "I want to see Maleficent."

I'll probably wait until DVD, but it does look good.

I liked ASM quite a bit. I was surprised at how much I liked Godzilla. I was cheering for the old guy. I thought DOFP was very good, but it was scary and sobering in parts.

I will probably see Guardians of the Galaxy, but I don't have high expectations. It looks really silly.

What movies are your comfort watches? The ones you watch again and again to cheer you up, make you sigh and believe in movie magic, or to cry therapeutic tears?

My summer movies so far:

Captain America:The Winter Soldier
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Godzilla

Movies I plan to see:

Transformers: Age of Extinction

My favorite time of the year as far as movies (not the hot weather) What are your summer movie plans?

I'm keeping track of mine, so feel free to do the same.

You girls are awesome. Already on second attempts!

Jessica wrote: "I would have to go with Kelsier from . He was snarky and crazy, and that is just the way I like it. :)"

I totally agree!

Sonya Heaney wrote: "Also, I've started shelves for "socially awkward heroes/heroines" - here are some books I put on those shelves:

[bookcover:To Charm a Naughty Countess|..."

Cool. I love socially awkward characters!

Way to go, Aura!

Which hero was your favorite out of your reading in May? Let us know which book and why.

I think that being orphaned and alone is a way to add angst to a character. I noticed I tend to write characters whose parents are dead, and I started wondering if I was working out some parental angst in my stories....

On the other hand, a dysfunctional living family also adds angst. I think Susan is right that it is a shortcut for authors to orphan their leads.

Danielle's DHASG June Challenge
Update: 5/31
Completed: 11/11 DONE!
Level: Full Bloom

DONE 1. For the Love of Mom!: Ultimate Iron Man, Vol. 1 by Orson Scott Card (shows Iron Man's mother) 5/22
DONE 2. Baby Love!:The Woman Behind the Letters by Laura Lee McKellips 5/2
DONE 3. Renewal Day: Collide by Ashley Stambaugh 5/3 (gains a new talent)
DONE 4. Teacher's Pet!: Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 1: Gifted by Joss Whedon/John Cassady 5/15
DONE 5. No Diet Day!: (Harry Dresden is considered skinny)--The Dresden Files: Storm Front, Volume 1: The Gathering Storm by Mark Powers 5/14
DONE 6. A Little TLC!:( character is nursed by another character)-- An Unholy Alliance by Deb Sanders 5/2
DONE 7. The Twilight Zone: B.P.R.D., Vol. 1: Hollow Earth and Other Stories by Mignola, Golden, Sniegoski 5/1
DONE 8. Flower Love: Daredevil Visionaries: Frank Miller, Vol. 1 (Heather is character name) 5/13
DONE 9. If Music Be the Fruit of Love: (a book that involves a person who loves music or dancing)--The Assassin's Curse by Cassandra Rose Clark 5/27
DONE 10. Potpourri: Boy's Club Day (Predominant Male POV book)--Incognito by Ed Brubaker 5/15
DONE 11.In Memorium: law enforcement--Powers: Roleplay by Brian Michael Bendis 5/17