Why my readers love Jorge Hernandez ♥️

You might be wondering why people are drawn to the protagonist of the Hernandez series. After all, I've described him as a brutal criminal, so what's the appeal? 

This isn't all that surprising. Even when you watch some of your favorite television shows and movies, you'll notice that the characters that have the sharpest tongues, violent tendencies, and dark sides are sometimes the most fascinating to watch. There's an appeal, and it's because they have the traits that are considered antisocial and go against the grain, sometimes displaying actions and saying words that we may fantasize about but know we can't carry through on them. If we did, we might destroy many relationships, get fired, and maybe end up in prison! 

When I think of Jorge Hernandez, the first word that comes to mind is powerful. The second word is confident. These two traits rarely wane while writing about him. This is what draws other characters to him in the series. This is also what draws readers to this series. In a world where we increasingly feel like it's hard to find our footing on the ground, there's something incredible about reading about or watching a character who is scared of nothing. 

Jorge Hernandez is also solid and loyal, often to the degree where he becomes barbaric to protect his family. As much as people may be disturbed by violence, I think most of us appreciate the undying loyalty this character displays this trait, especially in a world where it has become increasingly rare. 

The loyalty factor 👊🏼 (Updated)

One of the aspects that I think people find most appealing about my current series is the loyalty factor. Actually, as the writer, this is one of the aspects that I also like the best. There's something to be said about a group of people who can trust each other, literally, with their life. We find comfort when watching or reading about these relationships because loyalty is a trait we respect. 

In today's society, many people don't necessarily feel that they have loyalty in their lives. If we're lucky, we might have a small group of people that we would even put in that category, and even then, many of us have also fallen into the 'blind faith' scenario, only to find ourselves shocked when someone lets us down. We've seen disappointment in relationships, friendships, employers, and family, to name a few. To a point, loyalty might not only be a hot commodity, but it might also feel like a rare one, making it even more precious.

When I think about shows that have been popular over the years, I notice that characters' loyalty to one another has been prevalent. It doesn't matter if it's friends living together or a group of gangster/mobster characters; the basis of their relationship is often loyalty, whether the protagonist is dealing with a broken heart or a broken body. It doesn't matter if these relationships are dysfunctional most of the time; what matters is that when needed, these people show up for one another.

It takes time to demonstrate loyalty. The beauty of writing a series is that I have the opportunity to create and show the strength of these relationships through time, as it continues from book to book. Interestingly, real life is not that different, except it runs over years.