Those kind of questions keep me up at night. Ive seen too many careers ruined by petty Twitter fights, and I dont think mainstream publishers can or will protect controversial authors from that unless theyve grown financially too big to touch. Zombies arent really my thing, but Im glad Stein is still publishing. MEREDITH DURAN blames Anne Boleyn for sparking her lifelong obsession with British history. I know that not all books can be epics, nor should they be. the ask@AAR: What's your favorite country to visit? They left more, however, a sense that Id not just skimmed a time period-or even a mental, sexual, or political one, but delved into and EXPERIENCED something that usually wasnt even on my radar.and then it was! They just observe what is popular and try to emulate it. Id really like to know what it is that you find hard to cope with and also what the Amazon scam authors are as I havent a clue what this means. I suppose I just dont frame my preferences in historical romance through the lens of age. The beauty of self publishing is that you can really find anything -and lots of it nowadays. Mia Vincys books would fit well today, and perhaps Evie Dunmore, though Ive only read one of her books to date. I am currently listening to a 1348 page bookThe Standand am reveling in its detailed storylines and fully formed characters. Ruthie Knox went into publishing I believe, Brainmill Press? Perhaps next you will introduce me to myself. But they arent facts. I dont blame you, but unless an author is self-published, they get zero say in the pricing. Maybe its time for me to have Christmas in late July. Of course not. Name index of death index created by the California Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Section in Sacramento. Longer doesnt always mean better or denser or more interesting or more critical, etc. 2 talking about this. Im going to review it for AG, so well see. I also miss Elizabeth Lowell, her westerns (both historical and modern day) were wonderful. The entire time I was reading Bringing Down the Duke, I kept thinking, Yeah, this is exactly what I want more of in historical romance! but ultimately, that story hit me more in the head than the heart so Im excited to try the second book in the series. I am not trying to start a flame war but I can be blunt at times and after 20 years of this I have enough. Like anything else, authors come and go for untold reasons (much to my dismay), but life goes on. Try not to be discouraged. I dislike her Charlotte Holmes series very much and I wish shed at least alternate between that and HR novels. Id love to ask a publisher about your theory. Some exceptions, yes. Ive seen a lot of trends and authors come and go and my personal opinion is that lighter books- in historical romance, not necessarily in other genres like paranormal etc. I also believe she had a bout with cancer. It is so wonderful. Its crazy to open a book and find, as you say, a 19th century bluestocking blogger, although that sounds like a great time travel romance. They end up at the front of displays in the few big chain bookstores left. facebook, twitter, etc. However, I would like to know if she is on a permanent hiatus in relation to the IAD series or if she plans on actually release more books. Now, either these authors have stopped writing in this genre, have retired altogether, or write at a much, much slower pace. Yes with the Julia Grey books! I tend to become disenchanted with authors long before they stop writing. Duran is not the only beloved romance writer who stoppedat least for nowpenning love stories. Her other books include RITA award winner Fool Me Twice and her February 2017 release, A Lady's Code of Misconduct, which was called one of the best romances of the year by BookList and Amazon, and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus, the latter of which opined: This book weaves its spell so thoroughly that the most fortunate reader will be the one who has time to read the entire thing in one sitting. Her next release, THE SINS OF LORD LOCKWOOD, hits the shelves on February 27, 2018. I hear I am quite popular., I deserve better such a dangerous, mad thought for a woman to entertain., Words are not the only way we communicate, you and I. I miss Lynn Viehl, too. Oh no, we have to introduce a perky, bubbly, wannabe journalist 21st century hip chick who interviews the old lady instead of just telling the old ladys story without this presumptuous and hella annoying filter. On the flip side, new generations of writers emerge every year to follow in their footsteps. Can be contacted via messenger pigeon, 1st cave on left. Its just something I noticed perusing shelves and websites. I havent been reading romance long enough to miss a particular author, but I can definitely understand why a number of them disappear. I remember when Chick Lit really burst into the contemporary book scene years ago and how much it was derided. I have never really deeply enjoyed any book by Barbara Metzger, they were always just ok to me, while Layton has a few amazing ones, her Love trilogy, her regencies she has this beautiful voice and I like her depiction of characters and motivations- though they tend to think a lot, you have to like that :-). And I distinctly remember reading one of their blog posts saying they can never get enough Regency. If the average romance reader tears through Regencies with titled heroes and bluestocking heroines, thats what theyll keep producing. Before Amazon separated Top 100 sales lists from Top 100 free books, the system was even crazier. Im willing to wait. She blames Anne Boleyn for sparking her lifelong obsession with British history (and for convincing her that princely love is no prize if it doesn't come with a happily-ever-after). Wonderful supporting characters, especially the crazy servants and the animals. how to pass the achiever test; macavity: the mystery cat analysis Maybe shes done with IAD? From a business perspective, thats totally understandable. Im planning to read her upcoming book. Were they ever in large numbers? Burnout is a very real thing, as is disillusionment. I also miss Cara McKenna and Charlotte Stein. The author gets all the blame, none of the credit, and the publishing house can look virtuous by dropping the author like a hot potato when internet riots break out. }); Die-hard erotica short story authors can easily pump out one, two, or even three stories per week a speed I have trouble keeping up with. Theres always a bit of a grieving process for me as I let a favorite author go. An example of a well-written opening line I liked was, Some parties who disliked him much buried Maury in quicklime. (I know she shut down her blog, but before she did, I believe if I remember correctly she mentioned that it was not profitable for her to publish and she could make more money and be under less stress as a ghostwriter. And their system definitely favors books less than a week old, which encourages more book churning. I found heroines from over a decade ago to be sorely lacking. But I want to listen to novels, not plays. But the concern is, sadly, reasonable. And thankfully I am pretty much done with historical romance because the state of that subgenre today would make we weep. I follow her Facebook page. Loved all their books. I was excited when I heard about that mm book myselfthen I deflated when I read the blurb. Its like the old joke, Theres lies. I reread The Blue Sword and The Hero and the Crown a few years ago and was, again, agog at their greatness. Sarah Addison Allens latest book was released five years ago, I know its not as much as other authors but. ELIZABETH DIE AND LEAVE US WITH NO MORE She was an auto-buy for years! Her website had an under construction notice the last time I tried to access it. That occurred to me as well! Publishing a disproportionate number of Regencies probably keeps them afloat. I also object to shorter books or books that are broken into installments. Refresh and try again. IVE READ EVERY COMMENT Judith Ivory and Cecilia Grant are authors I love and miss greatly. Sometimes 20-30 hours or even more, for the same price. I love the Charlotte Holmes books (Im reading the upcoming one now) but would also like to see some more HR from Ms. Thomas. December 2010: I'm over the moon: The Duke of Shadows and Bound by Your Touch have both made All About Romance's Top 100 Romances 2010 poll. A 100-125k word book about the Holy Roman Empire sounds fascinating. A talented Hollywood starlet and a reclusive A-lister enter into. Have you considered submitting it to Carina Press? We all do it. So she is writing but in a different genre, at least for this one. So detailed and slow. We appreciate it! I am anticipating an m/f story rewritten with two men, to be honest. Anyway, Im inclined to believe that the MeToo Movement is shaping authors today and producing a new generation of authors who are centering female agency in contrast to past customs. I know Dangerfield wasnt to everyones taste (theres usually more than a little kink in all of her books), but I loved her combination of heat, heart, and humor. I think I looked recently and her author website had vanished. The romance genre has attracted much more attention over the years as a worthy subject for scholarship and critical debate, as it should given how much money consumers spend on these books and how many readers are reading them. So I get to explore and perhaps find new reads by old favorites. $j("#generalRegPrompt").hide(); Ill have to dig it out now I know shes Jill Sorenson. As for backlash, I understand your concerns, but I think more authors need to tell the constantly triggered crowd to shove it. Thank you for sharing this information :). Joanna Bourne is not a young girl and tends to write about quite young heroines, but their voices are anything but immature so its not about the age of the protagonist either. Amazon scam authors are those who crank out a book a month, sometimes plagiarizing from others. The more books the better! The link is below, I miss Pamela Morsi. Happily, her newest effort really worked, and I . Sometimes Julie Anne Longs books fill this void for me. Date of Incorporation: September 19, 1908 Services Provided: Police, fire and paramedics, sewer, public works, planning, building inspection, economic development, parks and recreation, library, senior services, daycare Area: 9.5 square miles Population: 67,078 (CA Department of Finance 2019). At this address, we know of two companies Above All Security Inc and Above All Investigations LLC. Yes, I follow Stuart on social media. Heres an interesting article about some other scams including suspiciously prolific authors and book-stuffing: https://justpublishingadvice.com/kindle-scams-are-still-making-easy-money/. Elsewhere in the comments of this post, Piper mentioned that Duran, Kinsale and Ivorys books feel grown up and I took that to mean that the stories and writing are matured, rather than the authors were a particular age or they were writing for a specific audience age. I miss historical romances where the protagonists are truly complex or deeply flawed, the premise isnt afraid to stretch the genres boundaries, and the details are thoroughly grounded in the historical setting. And I read Patricia Wrights books. How can the romance community be improved or changed for you? They are probably the ones who get loads of meaningless 5* reviews of 10 words or less. . All interesting variables to think about, but such a study probably wouldnt be practical. Sherlock clones have been done to death, and Im surprised that she chose that character to base her series on. I make quilts because at some point during the process of stitching I know/realize this is the essence of what will be left of me for several generations. I found it too slow moving.
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