Having just published her 140th (!) book across several Harlequin series, Rebecca Winters reveals her Secret Crush and how he has influenced her heroes over the years.
My ultimate crush was on FLASH GORDON. I was a young girl when the first serials of Flash, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkoff were on television. I used to cry if I missed an episode after school. For years I moaned that I would never be able to see those serials again. Then the wonder of technology allowed me to buy all three serials. I have them in my den and play them often. They’re wonderful!
Larry Buster Crabbe played the lead role. He’d been an Olympic swimmer and had the most gorgeous blond hair and blue eyes. He saved Dale and the Universe from the evil clutches of the Emporer Ming. He was kind and helped everyone. He was a best friend to everyone. He was super intelligent and brave.
Of course he was a superhero, but I know for a fact I’ve fashioned every hero of mine from the original Flash Gordon. He was honorable. Many of the people writing me fan mail tell me they love how honorable my heroes are, always choosing the right way.
But I did have another crush later on ERROL FLYNN who played Robinhood, Don Juan, Essex. Dashing, exciting, honorable. I could go on and on about him.
Parts of both him and Flash appear in my romance novels. I can’t seem to help it. I guess I was a romantic from the very start of my life.
Rebecca Winters
Thanks Rebecca! We will certainly look for little flashes of both characters in your next 140 books!
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I have read many of your books, nice to get this insight, thanks!
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I spent the entire shutdown working. Had no time to wind down. I didn’t see my son much when school shutdown. My one co worker was told to stay home for 3 weeks so I picked up her hours. This year has been really crappy.
Ugh, Janell. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is better.
Thanks for the info, Carol! Everyone is different in how they deal with the shutdown! I stay at home all the time since I don’t work so I haven’t been too effected but my shopping and errands sure have been effected!
Valri, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. My local Target is still low on some items – mostly cleaning supplies. Grocery store is pretty much back to normal. Most of the dining in our town is outdoor. I can’t imagine have school-age kids!
Wow–getting your creative process on track must have been daunting–especially with “extra-large dog” glad to have you home. You don’t like coffee–I love coffee and have enjoyed my fortifying 2 cups in the morning even more than usual! How as COVID affected your story lines and characterizations? Best Wishes for all releases!
Interesting question, Virginia. You’ll have to tell me if the tone of my “COVID” books changed any! LOL
Life has changed so much! My dad passed Feb 2. The assisted living facility my folks were at went into hardcore lockdown the beginning of March. Mom couldn’t leave her apartment for 4 months! She was on the third floor, Will be 89 in two months & doesn’t use the phone. My husband and I remodeled the lower level completely and moved her in with us July 1. What a life change and difficult transition for the 3 of us! But we’re working thru it!