Why the spiritual romance novel disappoints
While reading passages from an old journal entry, I remembered my initial thoughts about the spiritual romance novel. I was disappointed in the genre, not through any fault of the authors or their stories but in the definition itself. It seemed to neglect a portion of its readership that I felt existed but had not yet Read the rest of this entry »
Categorised in Genres, Spiritual romance novel and Writer's block
Making the Best Seller List
There are plenty of ways to help promote your book , and getting on any of the lists is a cherished moment for the romance novel authors who did Read the rest of this entry »
Categorised in Best Sellers, Industry and News
Best selling romance novel authors say that if you’re always thinking you know how to write a romance novel that you’re reading and inventing ways to make it better, it doesn’t always mean there’s something wrong with the one you’re reading. You may just be destined to Read the rest of this entry »
Categorised in Elements and Writing
Romance novel writers, if you’ve been putting the finishing touches on your manuscript, now’s the time to get it ready for submissions and be part of a big launch.
Quartet Press, one of the latest romance novel publishers, has just announced its launch this week. The digital publishing house is now accepting manuscript submissions for Read the rest of this entry »
Categorised in News and Submissions wanted
…or, Confessions of a neurotic book lover
Everyone has their own experience, especially when it comes to reading a love story. For example whenever I get high from reading a spiritual romance novel (sometimes found in a Romance genre other than Inspirational), part of me is already planning on finding the next one.
But sometimes the author doesn’t write it fast enough for me. Or she has only the one novel. If there are others, sometimes they don’t give me that feeling. So I Read the rest of this entry »
Categorised in Genres and New genre?
In this article I provide a brief tour of the history of romance, in appreciation for its pioneers through the ages–storytellers and listener, authors and reader.
I discuss how our passion for this genre impacts its evolution. These are the highlights starting with medieval romantic literature (not the love story’s first appearance in history).
The romance novels in original medieval literature were about courtly love and written for women. In them, knights fought battles similar to those in the medieval male-oriented epic dramas. But these were stories for women; the knights fought for love of their ladies. Some translators of the medieval classics were Victorians who Read the rest of this entry »
Categorised in History of Romance
Whether you write romance novels or blogs, you might identify with what a writing slump feels like. And if the voice in your head had its way, you’d retire your word processor. But… what if the voice was not in your head? Read the rest of this entry »
Categorised in Writer's block and Writing
Boy meets girl in the fairy tale
It’s a given that the heroine must be equal to the hero in taking an active role in their story. Our current culture dictates it, and it’s expected in the structuring of classic ‘boy meets girl’ romance themes. The allure of this theme is not found in a syrupy, ‘you Read the rest of this entry »
Categorised in Fairy Tale and Genres
