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I was looking at data yesterday, and I came across this interesting info from the RWA Romance Reader survey. The top ten tropes that readers love are: (1) friends to lovers ; (2) soul mate/fate; (3) second chance at love; (4) secret romance; (5) first love; (6) strong hero/heroine; (7) reunited lovers; (8) love triangle; (9) sexy billionaire/millionaire; (10) sassy heroine We also know that some demographics go with this, for example, mature readers like the “second chance at love” trope, while younger readers prefer “first love.” (This seems natural and obvious, doesn’t it?) So, it occurred to me that, in a subgenre that attracts a particular demographic (for example, romantic suspense and historical tend toward the more mature readership), we could stick with the tropes that this demographic favors OR, we could consciously focus on the tropes that the other demo looks for, thereby cultivating that ...

My earliest memories of St. Patrick’s Day involve pinches, usually from obnoxious little boys who were overly zealous about enforcing the penalty for not wearing green on March 17. Fortunately, my teacher at the time had those unaware of the custom make shamrocks of green construction paper, which afforded us some protection once we pinned them to our clothes! Despite this inauspicious beginning, I’ve become increasingly fond of St. Patrick’s Day over the years.   Maybe it’s the green and gold decorations that seem to remind us that spring really is just around the corner. Maybe it’s the music that invariably sets my toes tapping or has me humming along, whether it’s skirling pipes, rumbling bodhrans, lilting fiddles, or thrumming harps. Maybe it’s the warm, inclusive spirit that declares that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe it’s the green beer. Okay, maybe not the last, since I’ve never been much of a drinker. St. Patrick with Shamrock, stained glass wi...

Next month Sourcebooks will be re-releasing the second book in the Relics of Merlin series, Double Enchantment. It will be thrilling to see the new, gorgeous cover on the bookshelves! For a bit of fun, I’ve compiled a list of reasons you might want to read this historical fantasy romance story. Top Ten Reasons to Read DOUBLE ENCHANTMENT  Reason Number 10: You enjoy historical romances sent in the Victorian era, and are looking for a bit of a magical twist on Merry Old England. Reason Number 9: You enjoyed fairy tales as a child. Now it’s time to enjoy one written especially for grown-ups. Reason Number 8: You’ve always longed to let the bad girl inside of you loose! And if not, you can at least enjoy the antics of the bad girl in my heroine. Reason Number 7: You’ve always wondered what it would be like to live with a gnome. No? Well, now that I mention it, you just might be curious… ...

By Robin Kaye One of the things I struggle with as a writer is showing the moment when my hero and heroine realize they have fallen into the huge abyss that is love. Still, there are signs a person has fallen head-over-hiking boots in love. My heroes tend to be faster out of the blocks than my heroines when it comes to this. Maybe it’s because I have a tendency to write difficult women with issues and no real need for a man. They are strong, independent, and some say clueless when it comes to love. Or maybe it’s because deep down inside I like the idea of a man chasing a woman, wanting her so badly, he’s willing to do just about anything to win her heart. Sigh…yeah, that’s probably it. So here is a Top Ten list for heroines: You know you’re in love when… 10 . You’re together and you automatically walk to the passenger’s side of the car instead of the driver’s side—even when it’s your car. Let’s face it, guys like to drive and a woman has no need to prove to her significant other that s...