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Romance Fiction Myths & Facts
Debunking myths of the 'typical' romance fiction reader with survey results from Romance Writers of America, and some intriguing, fascinating facts!
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New Romance Readers Convention
At last! For all the loyal, diligent romantic fiction readers out there, the inaugural Australian Romance Readers Convention is to be held in Melbourne, in February 2009.
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Writer's Website a Great New Site
Review of Writer's Website, with author interviews, article links, and good resources, especially for screen writers. Also reviewed: The Romance Reader, not just for Romance authors and readers.
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*Under the Covers with Carly*
In an exclusive interview Carly Phillips -- New York Times Bestselling Author of "The Bachelor", "The Playboy" and "The Heartbreaker" -- discusses her latest sexy book "Under the Boardwalk" (and other revealing details)!
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The China Bride by Mary Jo Putney
The China Bride, Mary Jo Putney, East meets West
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How To Create Hot Protagonists
What are the three character rules to make your romantic fiction book a best-selling success regardless of subgenre? What should you avoid? Keep reading to find out.
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BK REVIEW & CHAT / Historical Romance Author Marthe Arends
Marthe Arends has penned a delightful new historical romance/suspense novel. Check out the review of this engaging book and find out how you can chat with Marthe and enter to win a signed copy of THE LION'S SHADOW.
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Confessions of a Romance Addict
When I first started reading romance, I had such a superior attitude; I was, after all, an English major who had read Beowulf three times. Romance novels were surely beneath me. I was quickly disabused of that notion and now am thoroughly hooked.
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Vanity Fair & Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice and Vanity Fair are constructed quite differently, but the themes of social class, upward mobility and the pursuit of marriage are at their hearts.
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Beauregard-Keyes House
Romantic New Orleans home of author Frances Parkinson Keyes is open for public tours.
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Dating Romance Writers
Does a night of getting dolled up, picking up a babysitter and wearing pantyhose just not sound so appealing anymore? Here is a humorous look at a good subsitute.
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Romance Novel TV
Enhancing romance readers' online experience with author interviews, and a sense of community, RNTV makes the transition from simple web technology to broadcasting online
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The Foundation of a Great Romance Novel
Romance is all about the emotions. This article explains how character & conflict can be used by any author to improve their story
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The Quantum Rose
Catherine Asaro's The Quantum Rose is one of her Skolian Empire novels, which, like The Last Hawk appeared in Analog magazine, and is a leading examplar of Romantic SF.
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Love is a Many Splendoured Thing - Romance
Fifty percent of commercial fiction sold are romances, so why is it so hard to break into the business? Isn't a romance the easiest genre to write? Girl meets boy, girl loses boy, girl gets boy back. Or some such combination. What could be simpler? New writers often start out by writing a romance. The standard advice of writing instructors is: Write what you know. And who doesn't know what it's like to fall in love? Yet the majority of first novels are rejected. why?
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Female Archetypes
This article will help authors, especially romance writers choose the right heroine for their novel. A heroine must be more than the protagonist of a story. An author must choose a heroine who she shares experiences with. This character must also be custom made for the plot line. Finally, the main character must be someone the reader can relate to. When all is done properly a book has the ability to create an element of escapism.
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Marilyn Lee - Bloodlust Series
Marilyn Lee's Bloodlust series is hot and steamy vampire erotica.
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