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Comment from Liz O'Neill
I like your approach If we think of it as a verb it gets a little sketchy: "I only addressed the noun. I didn't bother with romance as a verb." including the basic elements in here that you have is very helpful. Your effort to distinguish between the several genres is also extremely helpful.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2024
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I like your approach If we think of it as a verb it gets a little sketchy: "I only addressed the noun. I didn't bother with romance as a verb." including the basic elements in here that you have is very helpful. Your effort to distinguish between the several genres is also extremely helpful.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2024
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Thank you for the kind review and going back to this post. I have a reviewer who says I have no romance in my novel. LOL That's why I wrote this.
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So now you can say you have romance in your novel. We don't necessarily have to say how you are approaching romance and your novel but you do have romance in your novel. And I would say to the reviewer "So what what? I'm still a great writer.& Liz will testify to that."
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LOL// I believe this particular person believes if it's not filled with sex there's no romance. I happen to believe there's a lot more to romance than sex.
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That's what I was suspecting so they don't really know what romance is They should read your post maybe they'll learn something.
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This post on Romance the person I actually wrote it for didn't read it. LOL
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Bwaaa...the irony of it all !
Comment from Sankey
Sorry I missed this. What a good idea. perhaps you should have notified me as I don't think this appeared in my lists. I see the second chapter and will get right on it!
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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Sorry I missed this. What a good idea. perhaps you should have notified me as I don't think this appeared in my lists. I see the second chapter and will get right on it!
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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Since you are a fan, it should've come to your PM box. I wrote this because it's come to my attention, through reviews, that some people don't understand romance.
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Yeah, Sis, you and me both had the Eternal Matchmaker, huh! I am so glad I waited for God's choice in my life.
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Me too. I just wish more people would. Then I think our society would be a better place.
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Yep. More solid marriages, lives and children. Just sorry I could not give Loise children but as it worked out probably better, with our health deterioration etc.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Romance is not my cup of tea. However, you do write the genre well. My review is full of questions more than a regular review would be. Some of them noted:
-Does Romance always have to contain a happy ending? Real life does not, particularly in relationships.
-Easy to see why sex sells the most. Human nature.
-Would like to know the sources this information came from.
-Any particular reason you did not address Romance as a noun?
Keep writing what you create. You do it well.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Romance is not my cup of tea. However, you do write the genre well. My review is full of questions more than a regular review would be. Some of them noted:
-Does Romance always have to contain a happy ending? Real life does not, particularly in relationships.
-Easy to see why sex sells the most. Human nature.
-Would like to know the sources this information came from.
-Any particular reason you did not address Romance as a noun?
Keep writing what you create. You do it well.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the kind review. If there are any other questions, please let me know. I had a very long reply for you, but my computer froze, and I lost it all. Yes, all traditional romances novels need a happy ending or at least allude to one. The reason is the audience. Most people read them to escape from reality. Most of my sources were the Romance Writers of America. It's the top dog in romance writing. I addressed romance as a noun, not a verb. Here it is as a verb. It really doesn't add anything to what I was saying.
romance verb
romanced; romancing
Definition of romance (Entry 2 of 4)
intransitive verb
1: to exaggerate or invent detail or incident
2: to entertain romantic thoughts or ideas
transitive verb
1: to try to influence or curry favor with especially by lavishing personal attention, gifts, or flattery
2: to carry on a love affair with
Comment from SLMorrical
Thank you for the journey back. I always wondered how to writ a romance novel and have made many notes for writing one. I always like reading what you write. I always look forward to your reviews. I will be refereeing to this as I try to write a romance novel.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the journey back. I always wondered how to writ a romance novel and have made many notes for writing one. I always like reading what you write. I always look forward to your reviews. I will be refereeing to this as I try to write a romance novel.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Jasmine Girl
Thanks for the definition. I will have to keep this one for future reference. I'm actually a romance writer. My two published novels are romance novels:
Last Kiss In Tiananmen Square: Historical Romance
Chinese Lolita: A linked short story collection that has many romantic short stories.
Thanks for the useful information.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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Thanks for the definition. I will have to keep this one for future reference. I'm actually a romance writer. My two published novels are romance novels:
Last Kiss In Tiananmen Square: Historical Romance
Chinese Lolita: A linked short story collection that has many romantic short stories.
Thanks for the useful information.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the kind review.
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I have posted a few chapters of a new Romance called "A Genius' Assistant" that was a fantasy/romance involving working for the famous Elon Musk. I should keep working on it because he has turned into a romantic person, I wish him to.
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Sounds good.
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is a fascinating write!!
I had very little knowledge regarding romance novels/ genre, up until now at least.
This post is informative and detailed.
I didn't realize the category distinctions within the Romance genre.
Erotica seems like the clear favorite with readers. I mean sex does sell, like it not not:)
I can not comment on your novels, as I have not read them.
But I can comment on how terrific is post is, very well done!!
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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This is a fascinating write!!
I had very little knowledge regarding romance novels/ genre, up until now at least.
This post is informative and detailed.
I didn't realize the category distinctions within the Romance genre.
Erotica seems like the clear favorite with readers. I mean sex does sell, like it not not:)
I can not comment on your novels, as I have not read them.
But I can comment on how terrific is post is, very well done!!
Comment Written 06-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
Romance appears to be the winner. From the beginning, there have been many stories. Certain cultures plan many relationships. Some were formed through deceit. Evil stems from money.
There are some people who fake their love and happiness. I appreciate you sharing this.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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Romance appears to be the winner. From the beginning, there have been many stories. Certain cultures plan many relationships. Some were formed through deceit. Evil stems from money.
There are some people who fake their love and happiness. I appreciate you sharing this.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the kind review.
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You are welcome.
Comment from judiverse
This is very interesting. The romantic thriller is my favorite of the categories you mention. Mary Higgins Clark's novels are great examples of romantic thrillers. I'm sorry she's no longer around. Maybe you can take her place. I think I'd put yours in the romantic suspense category, as you always add elements of suspense. She never used vulgar language, there were no steamy sex scenes, and there was always a happy ending. Your points are very clear and well presented. judi
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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This is very interesting. The romantic thriller is my favorite of the categories you mention. Mary Higgins Clark's novels are great examples of romantic thrillers. I'm sorry she's no longer around. Maybe you can take her place. I think I'd put yours in the romantic suspense category, as you always add elements of suspense. She never used vulgar language, there were no steamy sex scenes, and there was always a happy ending. Your points are very clear and well presented. judi
Comment Written 04-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the kind review.
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You're welcome. It's interesting that there's such a variety of romance fiction. I don't read much romance fiction except yours. I read everything by Mary Higgins Clark. Some of her last, she wrote with another woman, but I don't think she has carried on the series. judi
Comment from Tpa
I enjoyed your journey very much. It gave me much information about this genre. I write and self-publish crime stories. My attempt towards romance isn't flaring as much as I want. I follow your work, and this article had given me the fuel to try again.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2022
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I enjoyed your journey very much. It gave me much information about this genre. I write and self-publish crime stories. My attempt towards romance isn't flaring as much as I want. I follow your work, and this article had given me the fuel to try again.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2022
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Please try again. Thank you for this kind review.
Comment from eliz100
This piece was very informative. I like having definitions of things. The earnings were quite surprising. The picture matches the topic. Thanks for the information.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2022
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This piece was very informative. I like having definitions of things. The earnings were quite surprising. The picture matches the topic. Thanks for the information.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the kind review.
