Writing is not simply an act. It's a passion. For writers of
Romance, it's even more than that. Romance an escapist story and a momentary
thrill - yes. But it's also structure for plot and character development,
theme, setting, and social commentary.
Here's my personal list of reasons to read (and write)
Romance.
- Falling in love is a wonderful feeling, and watching someone
fall in love is the next best thing.
- Seeing a hero and heroine overcome conflict and end up
together at the end of a story makes me feel good.
- The world is full of sad stories and disappointments, but
the happy ending of a Romance book is something I can count on.
- There is a subgenre within Romance for any kind of book I
want to read, from Science Fiction to historical, paranormal to suspense, and
everything in between.
- I like reading about wounded alpha heroes whose heroines
help them get back on the horse and get going again.
- Tough and sassy heroines who kick ass and take names make my
day, and my favorite Romances always feature them.
- What could be finer than a Romance set in the Highlands of
Scotland?
- I grew up reading Science Fiction, and never understood why
the book stopped just when the story got to the sexy part -- SciFi Romance is
one of my favorite genres.
- Romances are often part of a bigger story -- battling a
monster, saving the world, defeating prejudice, healing a family -- and they
make the bigger picture worth more because they showcase true love.
- A romantic heroine who realizes her own worth, power, and
strength, and who finds herself working side by side with a man she trusts are
priceless.
- One of the most intriguing subgenres of Romance is called
M/M, or male male, and features two heroes. I think if a little testosterone is
good, a lot must be awesome.
- Is there anything sexier than a vampire who falls in love,
and must overcome his clawing, innate hungers in order to woo the mortal he
loves?
- The heat level of a Romance can be whatever I want it to be,
because within all those varying subgenres is a level of sensuality that is
right for me. They can be as sweet -- or as hot -- as I want to read.
Why do you read and/or write Romance? Please share in the
comments.