WHY KNIGHTS ARE BETTER

By Ruth A. Casie


Some of my friends think that Regency men are the Uber Romance Hero, and gave me their top three reasons. I agree Regency men look good, live in a world filled with titles, and appear to live a life of leisure. I enjoy Mr. Darcy, but Regency men are all too tame. Let me give you my top three reasons why I think Medieval-Renaissance knights are the best:

1. Appearance:  Some enjoy the breeches, shiny boots, tight coats and acres of snowy white linen. I love the shirtless look of a well-defined chest and ripped abs. It speaks protection, comfort and well, truly, their great to look at. I enlarged my book cover to 8.5x11 and keep it posted next to my desk. Every so often, after his shower, my husband comes over in his towel and poses next it. He thanks me for not including his full face. We can both dream.

2. Ascendance:  Knights were members of the noble class. Likely candidates were chosen at boyhood and trained. A lesser or unlikely man could aspire to knighthood and reach his dreams, if he is found worthy. Knights, their code of conduct and chivalry, "Protect the weak, defenseless, helpless, and fight for the general welfare of all," inspired literature and the foundation of courtship through the middle ages up until the turn of this century. What would a romance be without a (k)night?

3. Adventure:  Knighthood comes with its requirements: save the damsel in distress, right the wrongs, and do away with the villain. Of course there were trials he had to go through to prove himself worthy. Usually he would somehow loose his shirt giving the damsel a glimpse of those perfect pecks and adorable abs.


Knights, not only had to prove themselves worthy on the field of battle (for his king, the damsel or even for himself) but also had to learn to balance the command and control needed to succeed with their own wants and desires. It's a lesson Lord Arik learns in KNIGHT OF RUNES.

What do you think? Regency heroes or Medieval-Renaissance Knights? Or something entirely different?♥



Ruth A Casie is a seasoned professional with over twenty-five years of writing experience but not necessarily writing romances. No, she’s been writing communication and marketing documents for a large corporation. When not writing you can find her home in Teaneck, New Jersey, reading, cooking, doing Sudoku and counted cross stitch. Ruth is a member of several RWA chapters including, New York City, New Jersey, Hearts Through History, RWA Online, and ESPAN. She is also a member of the Liberty States Fiction Writers. Visit her at www.ruthacasie.com or her blog at ruthacasie.blogspot.com. Follow her on Twitter @RuthACasie.



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