tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post4688901754406091861..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: The Genre I Read But Don't WriteUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-39691846288110004002012-04-02T21:22:17.781-04:002012-04-02T21:22:17.781-04:00Thanks to all who commented. Historical/regency ro...Thanks to all who commented. Historical/regency romances seem to make some hesitate to write for the same reason I mentioned...fear of getting period facts correct.<br />I guess I'm not alone!Marianne Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277593485137508765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-73888569052155841902012-04-02T10:47:23.200-04:002012-04-02T10:47:23.200-04:00Suspense. Love reading them, admire the author who...Suspense. Love reading them, admire the author who twists plots together and keeps me guessing until the end. I'm determined to learn how to write one. Madeline Hunter and Julia Quinn's writing got me hooked on historicals. I read dozens and researched the Regency era for a couple years before writing my first one. Fortunately I love doing the research! It was scary to write about something so completely foreign but very rewarding. I have more confidence with each one I write.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-86807609515799795922012-04-02T05:34:52.456-04:002012-04-02T05:34:52.456-04:00Historicals! I actually wrote a historical quickie...Historicals! I actually wrote a historical quickie and that's probablly the most I'll ever do. I love reading them, and do enjoy the history, but I'll stick to contemporary romance and paranormals. :)N.J.Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18099894498766052188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-82173256435376953132012-04-01T21:25:48.907-04:002012-04-01T21:25:48.907-04:00Historicals are definitely one I'd like to try...Historicals are definitely one I'd like to try...but...I'd hesitate to do so because I know there A) isn't a market for my favorite era, and b) I figure my readers would be as sticklers as I am for historical accuracy, and I'd blow it somewhere. :)But, never say never!Juli D. Revezzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13240810668385584589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-77937753070972142792012-04-01T13:32:56.558-04:002012-04-01T13:32:56.558-04:00I write Paranormal Romance, but LOVE reading all t...I write Paranormal Romance, but LOVE reading all the other Romance genres too. I admire Regency and Historical authors who can bring those Periods to life. I love doing research ---yet I think Id have a hard time trying to figure out what belonged in the book and what didnt. Because of that, I dont think I'll ever attempt to write one. I'll leave it to the experts!<br /><br />Hugs, Kari Thomas, www.authorkari.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-3931271681910212232012-04-01T12:21:29.195-04:002012-04-01T12:21:29.195-04:00I've written two historicals in the REgency pe...I've written two historicals in the REgency period, and they are a challenge. I was most afraid of erotica, but my editors have persuaded me to try it. It's fun, especially to conquer something new.jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-58162947003539500252012-04-01T11:47:14.596-04:002012-04-01T11:47:14.596-04:00I've never read a regency I guess because neve...I've never read a regency I guess because never appealed to me. May have to check that out just to expand my horizons. I like contemporary or ancient tales, with nothing in-between. I'd explore the possibilities, but just don't have time with writing and other life details!Cynthia Arsuagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14757295354973375737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-82868954229353704902012-04-01T11:17:01.513-04:002012-04-01T11:17:01.513-04:00well said. I can say with 100% certainty that I wi...well said. I can say with 100% certainty that I will never write a vampire or shifter story. and you can quote me on that! nice post!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182147051413946727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-43702335870868904032012-04-01T11:13:35.562-04:002012-04-01T11:13:35.562-04:00I'm new to the Regency craze. Only started rea...I'm new to the Regency craze. Only started reading Regencies a few years ago, but I really like reading about that era. Like you, Marianne, I couldn't write one. Lots of research involved and Regency fans are rabid. If you write something inaccurate they'll call you out. I enjoy all historicals except Medievals. The research is one of the reaons I don't write historicals. I also feel more comfortable writing something I know, like contemporaries. I enjoy reading erotic romance too, and have tried to write some, but I don't have the knack of writing graphic sex that doesn't come off as porn. I admire all those wonderful erotic romance authors who can write graphic sex that's also emotional. It's good to read all sub-genres of romance. I believe it can help with your own writing.Cara Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384839120633419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-39770119314438223032012-04-01T10:32:44.831-04:002012-04-01T10:32:44.831-04:00I've always loved Regencies and tried to write...I've always loved Regencies and tried to write a few early on. OMG, trying to get the lingo correct nearly killed me. That's when I decided to go for contemporary, paranormal, sci-fi, anything. I admire those who write Regencies!Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-90325792985226914492012-04-01T08:40:28.849-04:002012-04-01T08:40:28.849-04:00I love Regency romances, too, Marianne. They are ...I love Regency romances, too, Marianne. They are sweet.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-62300669258255241332012-04-01T08:29:47.298-04:002012-04-01T08:29:47.298-04:00I also love to read Regency romances, Marianne, bu...I also love to read Regency romances, Marianne, but will probably never write one. Mysteries are another favorite and I read a lot of them. I probably won't write a mystery, either. I like having genres to read that I don't write. It keeps my career and my reading hobby separate.<br /><br />Best--AdeleAdele Duboishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975297711548126595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-63115169173614044132012-04-01T08:29:19.478-04:002012-04-01T08:29:19.478-04:00I started out writing historical romances so windi...I started out writing historical romances so winding up published in an contemporary erotic romance was kind of a kick and one I found I enjoyed.<br /><br />As a reader the one genre that took me completely by surprise was horror. I was hooked on the early work of Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series. I do love a kick-ass heroine:)Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-72268412196887707862012-04-01T08:08:44.053-04:002012-04-01T08:08:44.053-04:00For me, its certain elements of paranormal. Sure ...For me, its certain elements of paranormal. Sure I read the wolf shifters and vamps but lately I've read some fae stories and gargoyle stories and they have been great.<br /><br />MarikaHarlie Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866226921079232570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-49514566591989214772012-04-01T06:54:56.734-04:002012-04-01T06:54:56.734-04:00Every time I write a Regency romance I say, "...Every time I write a Regency romance I say, "Never again" because of all the research needed. And yet, somehow or other...<br />Berengaria BrownBerengaria Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601518455869885518noreply@blogger.com