Well, I just got back really late Saturday from a whirlwind 10-day vacation and still haven’t finished unpacking yet. Let’s not talk about laundry, okay? There’s a lot of it. Like, a lot 🙂 I didn’t have time before I left to put together my game day post (book was due literally the day before I left), so I just sort of threw something together yesterday in between going through the suitcases, picking up the dog from my son’s, settling back in, sorting through a mountain of mail and just trying to generally decompress.
So, here’s my little game. Having turned in my last book, it’s time to get started on the next one. I’m a visual person and like to have an idea of what my characters look like as I start work on the story. Especially my hero and heroine. Of course, he’s a cowboy and has to look the part. Here are a few fellows I found that fit what I have in mind. Scott Eastwood is the son of Clint Eastwood and starred in the movie, The Longest Ride, so he’s a good choice. Brett Young is a country singer, which makes him another good choice. Liam Hemsworth hasn’t played a cowboy that I know of, but he could, for sure. And Austin Butler is my wild card.
Here’s a super short little blurb of what the book will be about: Reluctant partners Joe Hero and Sally Heroine are forced to work together to keep Joe’s beloved grandfather from losing his horse ranch. Problems arise when their separate agendas and troubled history combine with a growing attraction neither one wants.
So, which of these four handsome guys do you think will make for a good character inspiration? There’s no right or wrong answer. I’ll randomly pick a name from everyone who posts a comment and mail the winner (U.S. only – sorry) a copy of my June release, Wildfire Threat. I’m hoping your answers will inspire me!
Cathy McDavid has been penning Westerns for Harlequin since 2005. With over 55 titles in print and 1.6 million-plus books sold, Cathy is also a member of the prestigious Romance Writers of America’s Honor Roll. This “almost” Arizona native and mother of grown twins is married to her own real-life sweetheart. After leaving the corporate world seven years ago, she now spends her days penning stories about good looking cowboys riding the range, busting broncs, and sweeping gals off their feet — oops, no. Make that winning the hearts of feisty, independent women who give the cowboys a run for their money. It a tough job, but she’s willing to make the sacrifice.
Liam Hemsworth
So handsome 🙂
Scott or Liam
I’m leaning toward those two as well.
SCOTT!!!!!!!
Yes. I’ve actually used him before 🙂
They are all cute. I vote for Liam.
How could you not?
Welcome home. Thanks for showing up today. I like Austin Butler. He looks like he could make a great cowboy and there seems to be determination and steel behind his eyes which would be a help to the heroine
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Not entering the drawing but to vote for…SCOTT!!!!!!!
I saw him in the movie Elvis and was very impressed with his acting skills. I wasn’t sure how I felt about the movie itself, but he impressed me.
What a fun idea to ask for help choosing your hero-visual-inspiration!
Hands down, it has to be Scott. The other three look so YOUNG. 🙂 And Scott has good cowboy-looking genes like his dad, right?
Good luck!
I love Scott. I had a bit of a crush on his dad when I was a teenager (yes, dating myself).
I’m liking Brett Young. He sure can sing!
I like him, too. He’s someone new to me. But a cutie for sure.
Scott would be my choice.
Well, yes!
Scott Eastwood, although any of them would work.
I do like him. Has that cowboy look.
Scott or Liam
They are definitely the frontrunners!
Scott Eastwood
Another vote for Scott!
How fun, Cathy. I’m actually using Scott Eastwood as inspiration for my current cowboy hero (as voted on by my readers), so I can vouch that he’s an excellent choice. Plus, my hero is historical, so he won’t interfere with yours. Ha! I wonder if Scott knows how many romance heroes he’s inspired. 🙂
Like I posted above, I used him before for another book. He just has the right cowboy look 🙂
Brett. They all look young
Yeah, they are young 🙂
Scott or Brett for me!! I’m leaning more toward Scott, though!
Another vote for Brett. He’s growing on me.
Scott Eastwood
Scott has pulled ahead 🙂
Bret Young – who doesn’t love a singing cowboy. Plus all the complications his career could bring to the story. Not to mention the groupies getting in the way.
I’m liking him more and more 🙂
Liam Hemsworth
A good choice!
Scott or Brett
Brett is getting more votes!
I also vote for LIAM. He has the appearance of the quintessential cowboy with the growing out beard scruff and that smile. So male horse riding, roping male.
I think he’d make a great cowboy 🙂
I like Scott or Liam, I think either of them would be great!
Totally agree!
When I was reading your post I thought you were gonna say ‘didn’t have time left to put together my game day PICKS’ as in gambling haha…
Liam…
Ha, ha, ha.
Scott is my choice!
And it’s a good choice 🙂
Brett gets my vote!
He is a cutie!
Liam, Liam, Liam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, yes, yes!
Brett Young looks most like he would be a cowboy.
He does, I agree!
Oh this made me laugh! I just got back from vacation, also, and am avoiding my laundry pile by being on here. I can’t pick between them all! I think they all look somewhat alike and are all good. 🙂
One our third load of laundry, so far. One more to go!
I pick Brett Young.
Good choice!
My choice would be Brett Young,
I’m keeping an eye on him 🙂
My first choice would be Scott but Brett or Liam would work. Austin, at least in this picture, does not say horseman or cowboy to me.
No, Austin doesn’t have the look. But maybe….
I would pick Scott!
And he’s from cowboy royalty 🙂
Scott because he has that rugged look to him.
Yes, he does!
I would have to say Liam Hemsworth would be ideal. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
I like Liam, too.
Scott!!!
Another Scott vote!
Scott is my choice!
He’s a good one!
Scott looks serious enough to stand firm.
I completely agree!
Liam Hemsworth for sure!
I’m seriously leaning toward him 🙂