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Why Read Romance?
By Jacqueline Seewald
Why should you
read romance fiction? There are a number of good reasons. I’ll offer my own
opinion and let’s see if we agree.
Why do I read romances? I enjoy reading
books I can feel passionate about which equates to main characters who are
passionate people. I want to read a novel in which I truly care about those
main characters. For me, that means romantic fiction.
Don’t get me wrong, I like many
different kinds of fiction but enjoy most a novel with a happy ending. I hope
that doesn’t make me sound shallow. I suppose part of the reason I read is to
escape the hum-drum of everyday existence. I want to read a great love story
with characters I can care about. For instance, I love a good Regency because
the novels are often humorous as well as romantic. TEA LEAVES AND TAROT CARDS
could be called my tribute to that genre, although the novel is not merely a
formula book but rather my own take on historical romance with a paranormal
sensual twist.
I want to solve an exciting mystery
along with the fictional detectives. I also want to read a book with an
interesting, clever plot. I appreciate an intelligently written novel. But
without a good romance, for me a mystery novel falls flat. The three novels in
my Kim Reynolds series: THE INFERNO COLLECTION, THE DROWNING POOL, and THE
TRUTH SLEUTH are my tribute to mystery fiction. Of course, they are romantic
mysteries with a paranormal edge, the kind of fiction I most enjoy reading. Did
I mention I like to read romances that have a paranormal element? No? Pardon my
oversight.
Reading novels and short stories
gives me added perspective on life while providing me with inspiration to write
fiction. I recently completed a book of short stories entitled BEYOND THE BO
TREE which is now offered at a low cost as a Kindle book. It contains ten
romantic stories. Some are more realistic while others are fanciful. There’s a
good mix of stories which include a vampire romance, a Druid priestess at odds
with an archeologist, and a young woman who meets a Greek god in the garden of
an art gallery.
I believe a good book is one the
reader can enjoy. It should be one you just have to finish reading and it
should leave you feeling good, satisfied, emotionally and mentally enriched.
What sort of novels do you prefer
to read? What constitutes a good book in your opinion? Who are some of your
favorite authors? Are there any novels you would recommend to other readers?
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Jacqueline also has
BEYOND THE BO TREE; TEN TALES OF ROMANCE
And her Kim Reynolds paranormal romantic mysteries are available
from Harlequin at:
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-- Lynda Again,
Great post! I think it's pretty obvious that I like paranormal romance of SF romance the best of all. I'll be interested in hearing what you all like.
Have a Blessed Day!