A heroine, no matter how flawed, weak or wounded, must be able to take care of herself in some way. Even if she merely recognizes her weaknesses and need for help.

I talked some about my heroine, Caroline Sweeney. Abandoned by her mother as a teen, Caroline is leery about leaving home. She’d found purpose and solace in tending her father and brother, and anyone else in Beaufort, SC who needs her help.

In a way, this gives her confidence. She knows where she belongs. But when she inherits a run down cafe, and is also invited to an exciting job opportunity in Barcelona.

Caroline faces some tough decisions, but her confidence in herself to love others enables her to make those hard choices and be confident.

Give some examples of your heroine, flawed yet confident. How will we root for her? Email us at mybooktherapy@susanmaywarren.com