tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post8684527265829223681..comments2024-03-22T03:27:19.859-04:00Comments on Sourcebooks Casablanca Romance Authors: Romance vs. Romantic Suspense vs. Suspense/Action/AdventureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914920560584429315noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-65803467864363063972011-03-06T02:38:56.927-05:002011-03-06T02:38:56.927-05:00A straightforward way to evaluate that is to do a ...A straightforward way to evaluate that is to do a scene by scene outline. It can be sketchy if it’s just for you. If you want to go over it with your editor or critique partner, you may want to make it a little more fleshed out.Double Your Datinghttp://www.doubleyourdatingebook.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-5706404586598110802011-02-27T16:28:41.628-05:002011-02-27T16:28:41.628-05:00Clear and concise, Deb! Wonderful post, as usual.Clear and concise, Deb! Wonderful post, as usual.Author Kathryne Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206690509533777067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-75331748071967674342011-02-25T22:50:23.724-05:002011-02-25T22:50:23.724-05:00*cough, cough, cough**cough, cough, cough*Olivia Cunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753928523364721582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-61492756908490608692011-02-25T13:00:52.270-05:002011-02-25T13:00:52.270-05:00Thanks for explaining such valuable information to...Thanks for explaining such valuable information to us Ms. Werksman. <br />The reason I love romance so much more than suspense is because I enjoy watching the chemistry build between the h/h and the emotion of the story in general.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550939635943882301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-81663553971905351062011-02-25T11:57:45.872-05:002011-02-25T11:57:45.872-05:00For me the characters come first and then I will f...For me the characters come first and then I will follow the author anywhere. I like that they are mixing all kinds of genres now. Actually a romance book is never "just" a romance book or at least I don't think so. It's so much more. Granted some books may have no romance in them but I think it's always an added bonus to any story. It's all about the characters :)catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-78986973743302115452011-02-25T08:13:53.477-05:002011-02-25T08:13:53.477-05:00Hi Deb,
As I was reading my brain read, "The...Hi Deb,<br /><br />As I was reading my brain read, "They embrace flesh and new plots..." *snicker* <br /><br />I do know exactly what you're saying, though. I was probably one of the authors who had that conversation with you, and amped up the chemistry as a result.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me (us) of our primary objective!Hot Ash Romance Novelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633691302884163101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-65689448865219824612011-02-24T22:46:55.439-05:002011-02-24T22:46:55.439-05:00Hi Deb-I love your post! Romance rules!Hi Deb-I love your post! Romance rules!Sara Humphreyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10225281337599318528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-14223139236015558322011-02-24T20:14:17.208-05:002011-02-24T20:14:17.208-05:00Deb,
Thank you for reenforcing the direction of m...Deb,<br /><br />Thank you for reenforcing the direction of my writing. I write romantic suspense with a twist geared to hearth and home. A fellow writer put me on to this when I lamented the dilemma I faced marketing work heavy on romance, laced with suspense. Once I developed a brand - Great Lakes Romance, where love runs deep and sometimes dangerous - I built a webiste around the theory that sometimes bad things happen in small towns. It got me a three book contract!<br />Your points were good ones, not all suspense stories involve serial killers.<br /><br />Nancy Kay<br />nancykayauthor.comNancy Kaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-67302296267227727512011-02-24T17:56:51.579-05:002011-02-24T17:56:51.579-05:00I read a variety of romance and sometimes a good s...I read a variety of romance and sometimes a good suspense thriller. I see what you are saying, but for me the plot makes it more exciting for me in a suspense, romantic or not. So I don't mind the romance being secondary, though I do like some mixed in, as in suspense with romantic elements or UF where the romance develops slowly through the series.Pam Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707336988423231812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-30448840008095674392011-02-24T17:30:13.324-05:002011-02-24T17:30:13.324-05:00Thank you for the tips, Deb. The world would be a ...Thank you for the tips, Deb. The world would be a bland place without romance.Anita Clenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121439834252671730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-71848703492759853602011-02-24T17:02:24.310-05:002011-02-24T17:02:24.310-05:00I love any kind of romance books, but there is jus...I love any kind of romance books, but there is just something about a romantic suspense book. I love that edge of your seat feeling you get when reading them.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-24146671810356365882011-02-24T14:53:26.448-05:002011-02-24T14:53:26.448-05:00Great post.Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-82397090294109643652011-02-24T12:54:55.241-05:002011-02-24T12:54:55.241-05:00That was an intriguing post, I never realized that...That was an intriguing post, I never realized that about romance.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-89983174751892912842011-02-24T12:37:26.789-05:002011-02-24T12:37:26.789-05:00Gee, this sounds familiar! ;-) I think the best pi...Gee, this sounds familiar! ;-) I think the best piece of feedback you gave me during edits for TASTE ME was to assess my POV usage scene by scene. If the scene wasn't written in the POV of the hero, the heroine or the villain, question whether it was necessary. The answer was usually 'no'.Tamara Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07248676173138017003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-37416658797237172082011-02-24T11:53:50.727-05:002011-02-24T11:53:50.727-05:00Stellar blog as always, Deb! I always appreciate ...Stellar blog as always, Deb! I always appreciate the time you share here to give us tips and reminders - you're awesome!!Catherine Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11813134848084095205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-33730870479940968302011-02-24T10:18:24.552-05:002011-02-24T10:18:24.552-05:00Thanks, Deb, for a good reminder. Hopefully our ch...Thanks, Deb, for a good reminder. Hopefully our characters are so hot for each other they won't let the other stuff get in their way!Joanne Kennedyhttp://www.joannekennedybooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-61837032774351380842011-02-24T09:16:40.656-05:002011-02-24T09:16:40.656-05:00I agree with everything you said, Deb. That's ...I agree with everything you said, Deb. That's the reason I love romance books. Give me romance, romance, romance. Every time.<br />Ameliaameliagrey@comcast.nethttp://ameliagrey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-48783939132344435302011-02-24T09:14:55.165-05:002011-02-24T09:14:55.165-05:00Romance makes the world a happier place to be. :)Romance makes the world a happier place to be. :)Terry Spearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788961423817944896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-26133960787445670542011-02-24T09:13:28.272-05:002011-02-24T09:13:28.272-05:00Good Morning! Great post...you can tell when some...Good Morning! Great post...you can tell when someone is passionate about their work and actually knows their industry! I'm so thankful that you said "Romance is the top-selling category in adult fiction. Romance readers are voracious, intelligent, and loyal."...I wish that the booksellers would feel the same way...I can't count the number of times that I've walked into a bookstore and had to look for the romance section...I understand that not all of the covers are appropriate for child view but really...do we Romance readers only deserve the back corner of the store???Maria D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05747214324745625853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-17987553220782807402011-02-24T09:06:55.964-05:002011-02-24T09:06:55.964-05:00Deb, thank you for another great post. I get so mu...Deb, thank you for another great post. I get so much direction from your blogs. Now the application falls on me!Carolyn Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704111268464382004noreply@blogger.com