After some feedback from critique partners etc, I think I've found where my voice fits in the many genres of romance. Heat in the Outback, had good reviews mentioning the suspense right from the start. I looked over a current wip and it has a lot more suspense,but always with an intertwining romance story.
I am finding the thrilling suspense with romance or romantic elements such a delight to write. Although at present I'm not about to murder someone in my stories, but my protagonist is put in a life threatening situation, with a really harsh antagonist. I started out writing straight romance, and will continue to do so, but I will also write the thrilling suspense with romance/love/or attraction. They say we have to begin somewhere, and I began with straight romance.
I'm wondering how many people write one type of genre of romance,only to find they write another genre much better. I have also read, some writers write two or three different genres.
Okay the weekend is almost here again,
Have a good one, and smile, :) :)
Suzanne :)
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What a lovely positive post Suz! So happy for you :)
Oh, you must be so excited! Congrats on finding a subgenre that fits you so well.
I love romantic suspense. It's one of my favorite things to read, and rather fun to write.
I love romantic suspense, and thrilling scenes. I can't wait for your next one.
Tarnya. x
That must be a great feeling! Congrats :)
That's excellent news, Suz.
As writers we all have our own way, it's just that sometimes it takes a while to find it. It did for me, that's for sure!
So glad you've found yours.
Hello Suzanne,
I read Heat in the Outback, and it had suspense, so I gather you are speaking about more type thriller, on the edge of seat drama.
Obtw, loved Heat in the Outback.
Shirley
Thanks for stopping by everyone. :)
Anon:
It's more suspense with love/but yes, real suspense. lol.. Hopefully my next one will be accepted and then you can read it to see what I mean. You won't be disappointed. :)
Suz, you know Bronwyn Parry jokes about her genre being "mystery suspense with kissy bits"!!!!! I reckon that says it all. As for me, harldy a kissy bit to be found but it took me a while to realise my genre.
lol kissy bits. Yeah, sort of, so perhaps, it is Suspense, with just a tad more than kissy bits. lol...
I'll find a good tag sooner or later.
Suz :) Thanks for stopping by Jenn.
Ah -hahaha! "suspense with a tad more than kissy bits" Too funny! Will be interested to see what you come up with next, then. =shifty eyes= lol
lol No, I don't do shifty eyes. lol lol...:) It will have to be something good Nan. lol.... before I'll use it.
That's fantastic Suz, and I completely agree that it can take a while to find which sub-genre of romance is a true fit - I tried all sorts before I finally discovered erotic ancient historical romance :-)
It's good to hear how others came to write what they do. I'm charging along with a rewrite, and hopefully next week I will get a lot done. :)
Thanks for stopping by Christina.
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