I recently started to notice a slight trend in my Goodreads ratings. Occasionally, I would come across that random 'man' who read my book... AND LOVED IT! Or at least the 4 & 5 star ratings they were handing out would lead me to believe they did. I thought to myself, this is GREAT news! Here I have been dreaming away about becoming the next 'big' name in the book world, and all along I had the potential to write for more than the female audience I was targeting.

Then, it hit me. Sure, the idea that I could write a story ANYONE could love was a dream come true. But how the HELL do I market to MEN??? I am a woman. I think like a woman, at least 50% of the time. I do realize that I am not as emotional or as girly as most women; however, I am still a female. Therefore, I am not quite sure how to dangle my books in front of guys. With women, it is easier. I think about what I like about my books and I share that with all the ladies. But what does a man like to read about?

Certainly not romance!? Which is okay, because most of my writing has a love story but LOVE IS NOT THE STORY. And I don't write sex scenes in detail, so there is no fear of stumbling into a erotic novel with my books.

Deep emotions and heartache? Well, I try to let you feel what the character is feeling without drowning you in sorrow. So, maybe men might be on board.

Sisterly love and female bonding? Not much of that in my writing. As a chic who has always had more male friends than female, I find the ties of relationships can be less typical and more open with a guy vs a girl. Most of my characters breach the lines of normal friendship, whether it is with the same sex or the opposite sex.

Alpha males... that is not a 'man' thing, right? I don't write about the big scary dude who becomes a total pussy because he fell in love. My characters are real, based on real people and their personalities. Sure, I soften them or harden them a bit to make them unique; however, I will never outright castrate a strong man who shows some vulnerability with his heart.

What about action, suspense, mystery, and violence? Yep, I got those covered, if that is what men want.

So, what do I have to offer to the male readers of the world...

It seems like I have quite a bit. The only trouble I have now will be to figure out how to reach the type of male reader who might want to read my stories. I write fantasies about the mythology of paranormal creatures, old legends with a new twist, good vs evil, and plots that always keep you guessing. These are not all separate stories. These are the makings of a new world, the world of Traversing Eternity.

If you are a male fan of paranormal, urban fantasy, fantasy, or any sub-genre of these, I would love to know what draws you in when searching for a new read. Drop me a line or message me on any of my social media sites or emails and you will have the chance to win 1 of 3 kindle copies of my first book, Bound by Sacrifice: The Road to Ruin #1. You will also be added to a list to received a hard copy my next book, Unique: A New Breed, when it comes out.