By Margaret Daley @DiAnnMills
This week’s blog post is written by my good friend and USA Bestselling Writer Margaret Daley 
I started a new series called Everyday Heroes, and I’m excited to talk to you about the first book Hunted. I finished a long series about Strong Women and had so much fun writing about women who went through difficult, extraordinary situations. I featured different professional women from a teacher to law enforcement officer to a woman running a rodeo company.
What makes a hero? I think of soldiers, police officer, firefighter and people like Rev. Martin Luther King. But heroes are more than their profession. A hero can be an everyday man who does something heroic/extraordinary. I asked my readers what they thought made up a hero. Here are some of the replies:
“Knows how to treat and take care of a woman”
“Someone with honesty, integrity and a love for fellow human beings and animals”
“Doesn’t need praise or thanks for what he’d done”
“Kind, gentle person”
“Loyal, self-sacrificing and protective”
“Having faith in Christ”
Certain jobs (as I noted above) create situations where a man can be a hero. But I want to show not only those professions but others. In my first book in the series, Hunted. The hero, an ex-Wall Street financial advisor, Luke Michaels, owns a horse farm. He often is involved in search and rescues with his German shepherd, Shep. He’s camping by the river when he sees a woman being thrown off a high bridge by two men. He doesn’t think twice. He runs through the woods and dives into the water to save her.
What do you think are qualities of a hero?
Thanks, Margaret! I can’t wait to read your new book.
Here are my questions: So why was the young woman thrown from the bridge? Do the killers think she’s dead? Is there a great romance brewing? I’m purchasing my copy now.
DiAnn’s Library Corner
Library Tip: Poll your readers for the names of their favorite book heroes. Create a display and encourage reading!
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I agree, I want that one too. I really like Margaret’s books. I have a woman hero. My mom was a good woman whose faith in Christ brought a daughter and husband to Him. She also taught Sunday school, VBS, and GA’s. She reached others as she went through life and in her final days. She was a parent who disciplined in several ways but as I grew up became a friend too. She said rificed for me and my dad. She caused many moments if laughter as well. So I say not only my mom but all moms who are giving wives, parents, and friends in their communities and churches.
Thank you, Connie. Those who love are willing to make sacrifices. May we all strive to be women like your mom..
Connie, thanks. Your mom sounds great. That’s how I felt about my mom.
oooh…and the TBR list grows! And as for what makes a great hero, I think you have that here. A compassionate spirit and a willingness to live a sacrificial life. Can’t wait to read this!
Hi Lori, thanks for posting – and I totally agree!
Thanks, Lori. I agree about what makes a hero.