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Have you ever read a romance novel and thought, I could write one of these? Then you're in good company. Most romance novelists began as avid readers of Romance. Interested? Read on...

With the help of the trusty Plot-O-Matic, you too can write your own romance novel

My interview with dark romance author Nikki Watson.

Author Interview

Who is Robyn Carr? Learn more about this brilliant author of both historical and contemporary romance.

The themes and plot devices of Romance Novels leave some awkward questions open

The romance market is one field which truly welcomes new writers with open arms. With at least 2 new lines sizzling forth from Harlequin and small presses on the rise, this is one field the author can't afford to overlook.

A guide to the romance novel genre for the new reader.

If you are a male interested in writing romance novels but are unsure about doing it, for a lot of reasons, this article tries to tell you why you should not be frightened.

If you are an avid reader of romance novels, then you probably know that there are really only two types of heroines.

The article talks about Alpha versus Beta Males in romance novels and the challenges in writing both.

If you have tons of romance novels and are not sure what to do with them, this article gives you ten suggestions.

Detailed directions for writing the first chapter of a romance novel

In no particular order, here are three reasons why you will love romance novels.

The article talks about how virgins in romance novels have seemed to disappeared.

As a romance writer you may find it difficult to locate publishers both large and small that accept romance novels. Here are 4 small publishers in the United States that you can send unagented queries to on the subject of romance.

Not all romance novels are the same.

Learn what you need to know before you start writing a romance.

The challenge of writing any romance is to introduce two people you know are perfect for each other, then keeping them apart until the end, without seeming too contrived.

One of the many sub-genres of romance is the contemporary romance.

Description of the best authors, plots and characters of paranormal romance novels.

For many women, reading romance novels is a guilty pleasure. And some take that guilty pleasure to the next level by becoming romance writers. Romance is perhaps the easiest genre to break into for an aspiring novelist.

This article analyzes the Hawthorne's famous novel, The Scarlet Letter, presenting supporting evidence of why it is a romance (not a tragic) novel.

The race is ruled by a handful of Queens who take multiple lovers. The males gain their strength and power by mating with the Queen.

Jen Safrey is a successful romance novelist with four novels in print.

Romance novelist, Tracy Preston, talks about her latest work, The Destiny Series. Her debut novel, Destiny's Captive is the first novel in the series.

The article tells aspiring romance novelist what they should know before attempting to write an romance.

A definite must-read for any romance fan. Just be sure to read the books in order of the trilogy!

Where to find free romance e-books to download!

Romance author Cassie Edwards is a best-selling American author of over 100 historical romance novels. Her published works are loved by millions of fans. Has she plagiarized?

Who is Julie Garwood? Find out more about the woman behind the wonderfully written historical and contemporary romance novels.

Romance novels account for over 50% of all mass-market paper back sales. However, getting a book published in the romance market is a difficult, but there are some things that you can do to increase your chances and hone your skills.

Review of Harry Brown in The Horrid Alternative: Miscegenation and Madness in the Frontier Romance.

Compiled in two volumes, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is considered to be a class in Asian literature.

Who is Sharon Sala? Find out what the talented romance author is really all about.

Many of us feel we are not ready to write the novel. If that were true thousands of novels would never see print. This article tells you what to do before you write the masterpiece.

I don't know why we do it, but we do. Here's a story about my love at first sight. It starts with a great pair of eyes. What's your story?

Love at first sight is an intuitive sweep of delight, devotion and passionate bonding. Through what mechanism does it occur? Is it a way of finding your soul mate?

In an article that sites five historic cases of love at first sight, the qualities of love at first sight are expounded. And the potential outcomes are enlightened.

Nokia has high hopes you'll fall head over hills in love with their 7380 model cell phone. They packed nearly every feature they have into this little gadget, what's not to love about this L'Amour series model? Well, the navigation for starters.

Love is a scary and powerful emotion. It has the ability to bring you immense highs and devastating lows and the wild ride of the ups and downs in between. It's an awesome thing but what happens when you are totally in love with someone and that loves isn't returned?

Tom Neal and Franchot Tone were both in love with beautiful blonde actress Barbara Payton in 1951, and that led to a major scandal.

This is a poem about how much i love my man.How much he means to me in my heart.

Love, relationships, attraction, connections. What does it take for people to fall head over heels for one another?

What can the Solar System, magnetic compass, energy, emission spectra, lasers, activation energy of a chemical reaction, periodic table of elements, chemical bonding and the Activity series of elements tell us about love and relationships? To find out, just read on!

If you're like me, reading is a wondrous escape from the demands of real life. Though I am inspired by a thought-provoking literary novel and absolutely love a good horror or suspense novel, the truth is, there is no genre I enjoy reading more than romance.

A comparison of the 1997 plagiarism case involving bestsellers Janet Dailey and Nora Roberts, and the current news story involving writer Cassie Edwards.

Kamani couldn't believe that such a refined and sexy looking middle-aged man was out there. For her, it was love at first sight. But unbeknownst to her, she was about to be swirled into a web of pretense that would leave her devastated for years to come.

Romance novels are the top-selling segment of the fiction market in the world today. An award-winning romance author and teacher shares the rules for writing successful romance.

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss gave us such romance novels as Shanna and The Flame and The Flower and revolutionized the genre. She will be sorely missed by her millions of fans.

Love and romance go hand in hand and both may simply be manipulated by fate. Are some couples just "meant to be?"

Not the best, but certainly not the worst. Read it if you've got nothing better to do

Thinking of writing a romance novel? There are a couple of rules and guidelines that writers should keep in mind when they start out.

After presenting the article "Love Is A Choice" which describes the development of the loving relationship with her stroked husband, Sharon Cohen asks her readers to decide. "Is love a choice or something you fall in to?"

Booksbyyou.com will let you personalize a NASCAR-based romance novel, a reality-based romance, or a fantasy novel for kids for a very reasonable price. It's the perfect Xmas gift.

This article will give simple tips for restoring romance into a long distance relationship. It focuses on revamping the communication side when apart from a loved one.

This article tries to think of creative ways to satisfy the romance reader in your life.

Romance book covers jumps right out at readers. Ever wonder who does them? How they got in the business and if you are an artist, interested in doing romance book covers, how you can to? Read my interview to find out.

Recently a friend loaned me three of Francine Rivers' novels: Redeeming Love, The Last Sin-Eater and The Scarlet Thread. I thought maybe I could give her a try. I like to read the book a movie is based on before I see the movie.

An interview on Karen Kay and her writing.

Save money and read your romances online!

This is a review of two websites called www.theromancereader.com and www.themysteryreader.com

My biggest secret is that when I'm alone; that is, unattached romantically, I don't mind delving into a nice cheesy romance novel.

No two novelists follow the same process when developing their work, so running a novel writing club can be a challenge. The two keys to running a succesful novel writing club are listening to your members, and being flexible enough to accomodate them.

What better way to look at societal expectations than through the distorted looking glass of romance and comedy?

Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Blithedale Romance presents the story of Miles Coverdale, Hollingsworth, Zenobia, and Priscilla. Throughout the novel Coverdale narrates his obsession with these characters.

#1 Best Selling Author Jaci Rae is giving away her books on Memorial Day to say thank you to our Military, Fire and Police personnel.

Writing a novel isn't difficult as long as you approach it systematically.

Anna Rice deserves a big SPANKING.

This is a review of Jamie Hernandez' epic-sized graphic novel "Locas," compiling 15 years' worth of comic books about the exploits of a pair of punk-rock Latinas and their on-again, off-again romance.

Every writer - no matter what you write - needs an author biography to include under his or her byline.

Books about the publishing industry never perform well with publishers, or so thinks Angel Robinson in Blind Submission. Angel is a literary agent protégé whose life takes a plot twist in prolific author Debra Ginsberg's debut novel.

Nearly everyone has thought about writing a novel, but very few of these ambitions ever turn into a completed novel. Here are seven guidelines that will help you get beyond thinking about writing your first novel and enable you to finally finish it.

The gay romance e-books that I think are the best from 2006.

Horace Walpole invented the gothic novel genre with The Castle of Otranto; he attempted to change the face of Romance Novels.

You've finally written that novel you've been talking about for years... but now what?

Although the Dr. Morales character gives the film and novel its title (as he's giving Jake "the treatment"), his excision from the film would have given it a chance to fully focus on what it does right: the budding romance between Jake and Allegra.

A review of Black Rose by Nora Roberts, second in the In the Garden trilogy. Romance combines with paranormal activity for an action-packed novel perfect for summer reading.

My interview with paranormal romance author Karen Magill.

While some authors like to "live on the edge" and combine or cross genres on a regular basis, most beginning writers are well-advised to write within a clearly articulated literary genre.

Looking for a really moving book? This article gives readers a list of romance books that are guaranteed to make them cry. Each book included here has a summary to help readers figure out if it is something they are interested in.

Demystifying the popular terms used to describe the Yaoi and Shounen-ai (gay or male-male romance) genre of Japanese manga and anime: This is the basic A-to-Z guide, or rather, A-to-Yaoi guide, for anyone looking to crack the code to the terms that go along with this genre.

Meg Cabot's The Queen of Babble is a perfect summer read full of beautiful settings, beautiful clothes, and romance.

Romance author Cassie Edwards responds to allegations of plagiarism.

Focuses on love in two versions of "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" as well as "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". Presumes that love is, and will always be, a timeless conversation.

Lisa Kleypas has written nearly 20 romance novels but this one stands out. The clever characters and heart-warming details make it a must read for anyone who enjoys well-written historic romance novels.

If you love reading romance novels then this is a must read.

The popularity of Jane Austen's writing lies in its universal theme of seeking love. As such, her novels translate well to the big screen.

Make up for all of the bad gifts in the past; this one is a guaranteed hit.

Used books are a wonderful way to get the books you need for a fraction of the original cost.

Up until the late 1990's, editor slush piles were filled with teenage romances that were sent back to the authors with harsh rejection letters. Today, the teenage romance genre is more accepting, but you still have to be careful.

I'll admit to a weakness for brawny tartan-covered highland men. Despite myself, those covers catch my eye and I find myself guiltily drawn to them before I can think twice. In the case of Karen Moning's "Immortal Highlander", I'm glad I caved.

The Brothers Karamazov reveals to us aspects of humanity counterintuitive to us, and by humanity, humanity in the broadest sense. Because of this, it is a great novel, perhaps the greatest novel, and therefore a necessity to read before dying.

Who is Suzanne Brockmann? Learn more about this successful woman who can create wonderful stories that keep readers coming back for more.

Is using a pen name right for you?