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Thursday, March 29, 2007

Harlequin Seeks Real Men

Last weekend in Toronto, Harlequin held an open casting house for "real men" who wanted a chance at becoming a Harlequin cover model.

"We're looking for some guys that are not your usual models, but have that iconic look that women go for--sexy, sensitive, beautiful and fit," said Harlequin spokeswoman Marleah Stout. According to this article, 200 men answered the call and several were called back for cover shoots.

"Some of the heroes are captains of industry, billionaires," said Deborah Peterson, a Harlequin creative designer and a judge at the audition. "A lot of the models were too young, men in their twenties...and our audience likes men a little bit older, a bit bigger, than the runway models."

Hear, hear, Deborah! Although this dude on Michelle Celmer's upcoming Desire pretty much fits the bill, don't you think?

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posted by Bronwyn Jameson @ 3:26 PM
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I love Michelle's cover. He looks so strong and protective... ahhhhh. Mind you, he does remind me alot of Steve Austin/Lee Major in the Six Million Dollar Man days. What would he be worth now with inflation, I wonder?
posted by Blogger Yvonne Lindsay : 6:53 PM
 
Oops, forgot to say:

Yay, Harlequin, on looking for real heroes and not just pretty boys. I've been really happy with my cover guys to date, but knowing the company are actively seeking more realistic portrayals of our books' heroes is a step forward for everyone.
posted by Blogger Yvonne Lindsay : 6:55 PM
 
I read this article on another group. Covers are becoming more and more important. A lot of the times it is what catches a readers eye. A lot of times a reader will look at a cover and think "there is no was he could have accomlished that. He doesn't look old enough". The Desire covers look great now and are just going to get better and better.
posted by Blogger christa : 1:24 AM
 
Interestingly, I've just had a quick look at the June Desire covers and the guys are definitely older, stronger, more real and less pretty-boy. So this is the direction, it would appear, even before this latest endeavour.
posted by Blogger Bronwyn Jameson : 10:29 AM
 
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