Cynthia Eden | Why write romance?
Have you ever gotten this question before? Have you been asked just why you decided to write in the romance genre? There are so many different areas out there…why romance? Well, for me, the answer is simple: I love romance.
I’ve been addicted to romance novels since I read my first story almost twenty years ago. (I was twelve, for anyone curious about the math!)
I love romances because I like to escape from the real world—I like to sink myself into a story that I know will give me thrills…and a happy ending.
I love romances because the romance genre—it’s huge! I can read historicals, futuristics, romantic suspenses, or contemporaries. With romance, cross-over is welcome.
My upcoming Kensington Brava release, HOTTER AFTER MIDNIGHT, is probably best described as a paranormal romantic suspense. My heroine, Dr. Emily Drake, is a psychologist who only treats paranormal patients. She gets pulled into a murder investigation as a profiler—and teamed up with sexy wolf shifter, Detective Colin Gyth. I loved being able to add darker elements to this tale. Romance, a serial killer, wolf shifters and psychics—lucky for me, the romance genre is so broad and so wonderfully accepting.I feel like writers have been pushing the boundaries of romance for years and that push has allowed our genre to just grow stronger.
But what about you? Why do you write (or read) romance?
(And a big thank you to Fresh Fiction for having me here today! I’m thrilled to be guest blogging!)
Cynthia Eden
www.cynthiaeden.com/
HOTTER AFTER MIDNIGHT—April 29, 2008, Kensington Brava“Wicked Ways” in WHEN HE WAS BAD—May 27, 2008, Kensington Brava
Believe in monsters. They believe in you.
Labels: Cynthia Eden, paranormal, Romance, suspense
posted by Fresh Fiction @ 8:00 AM
5 Comments:
I read romance as a form of escapism and I love a HEA.
Oh, Estella, romance and movies are my two best forms of escapism.
Hi Cynthia,
I read romance because it brings out emotions in me that I don't feel on a regular basis. I like when an author writes in 1st person, it's like a free ride into another person's world.
Hugs,Danette
Oh, Cynthia - I love the premise of your new book. A psychologist that treats paranormal patients - what a wonderfully unique twist. Can't wait to read it!
I am so sorry--I wrote a response Danette and Rachelle--but I think it disappeared in Cyberland. so let me try this again!
Hi, Danette! I also like the 1st person--and I completely agree about it giving the reader a free ride into another's world. Good point!
Rachelle--Hi!! I loved reading your post about the life full of hot men. :-) Thank you so much for the compliment on my book.
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