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Romance Novels

The 5th Annual U.S. Military Spouse Contest

Sara Taney Humphreys | Posted 05.16.2013 | Impact
Sara Taney Humphreys

For the past few years, as a special thank you to our service members and their families, I've held a contest just for military spouses. It turned out to be an incredibly rewarding experience.

Why We Write Romance Novels

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.03.2013 | Books
Maria Rodale

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, author of smart and sassy romance novels I'm currently at work on my eighth novel (!), and I'm finding that each bo...

How Does This Erotica Author Get Her Inspiration?

Posted 03.27.2013 | Fifty

"50 Shades of Grey" was just the beginning. CBS This Morning took a look at the rising trend in erotic romance novels, or "mommy porn," that has gi...

Why More Women Should Read Romance Novels

Sherryl Woods | Posted 05.26.2013 | Books
Sherryl Woods

A number of years ago at the height of the shirtless hero craze on romance book covers, one of my novels featured an artist's rendering of an impish little girl dragging angel wings. A television news anchor in Washington, DC, held it up on camera and asked, "Where's Fabio?"

Fabio's Best Book Covers

Posted 03.15.2013 | Fifty

Fabio Lanzoni, the longhaired, 6’3”, perfectly chiseled Italian model/actor/author is turning 54 today -- and is still looking better than ever. ...

The Girl Crush

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.01.2013 | Women
Maria Rodale

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, author of smart and sassy romance novels March is Women's History Month, but I say we celebrate the history that is hap...

Barbara Pym: The Other Jane Austen

Valerie Stivers-Isakova | Posted 04.23.2013 | Books
Valerie Stivers-Isakova

Barbara Pym is the thinking girl's romance writer, the only one I'm aware of, outside of Jane Austen, who hits that sweet spot of an utterly unsentimental romance, one which can be read 1,000 times and never become annoying.

10 Love Tips From Romance Authors

Posted 02.14.2013 | Books

Are you looking for something special to do for your Valentine this year? Something other than the clichéd box of heart-shaped chocolates or dinner a...

Romantic Fantasies We Love to Hate

Maria Rodale | Posted 04.03.2013 | Women
Maria Rodale

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, author of smart and sassy romance novels Valentine's Day. Pop Songs. Romantic Comedies. Romance Novels. The message ...

Keowee Valley

John Malik | Posted 03.18.2013 | Books
John Malik

If judged on the basic tenets of a romance, Keowee Valley is a satisfying read yet this novel is much richer, much deeper than its cover suggests.

My favorite Christmas Music

Maria Rodale | Posted 02.20.2013 | Healthy Living
Maria Rodale

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, author of smart and sassy romance novels My listening to Christmas music is usually limited to whatever is playing i...

Is This The World's Sexiest Senior?

The Huffington Post | Shelley Emling | Posted 12.20.2012 | Fifty

When this grandmother from Texas got bored, she began writing erotica.

The Best Books I Read in 2012

Maria Rodale | Posted 02.13.2013 | Books
Maria Rodale

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, author of smart and sassy romance novels Welcome to the inevitable blog post in which a dedicated reader, author, an...

I'd Like to Thank the Academy...

Maria Rodale | Posted 01.09.2013 | Healthy Living
Maria Rodale

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, author of smart and sassy romance novels Confession: Sometimes while sitting on the couch and sipping my morning co...

For Readers Drowning in E-Books, Author Collectives Offer a Lifeline

Karen Dionne | Posted 11.17.2012 | Books
Karen Dionne

In an ocean of self-published titles, two questions keep bobbing to the surface: How can readers find quality e-books, and how can authors of quality e-books find readers?

Why Women Love 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

Jennifer Hamady | Posted 11.05.2012 | Books
Jennifer Hamady

The requirement of pleasure, delivered by a gorgeous, skilled, and smitten someone who knows our bodies and desires better than we do.... Is there really any question as to why these books are so popular?

The Battle Cry of the Romance Authors

Elise Sax | Posted 10.01.2012 | Books
Elise Sax

It was a battle cry. A declaration of war from authors to traditional publishers if they didn't get with the program and do what the authors want... more marketing, a bigger cut of the profits.

Novelist Kate Moore Talks Romance (and the RITA Awards)

David Kudler | Posted 09.24.2012 | Books
David Kudler

When Kate Moore heads south to Anaheim this weekend to attend the Romance Writers of America's RITA® Awards, it will be for more than a chance to connect with her fans and fellow romance novelists.

Romance Writers and the 50 Shades of Happy Endings

Elise Sax | Posted 09.21.2012 | Books
Elise Sax

Romance writers are supportive of each other. They are the Sisterhood of the Traveling Laptops, quick to lend a hand or writing tip to an up-and-coming author. They jump at the chance to encourage their colleagues. They are also fans.

Romance Novels Without The Sex?

Ariel J. Smythe | Posted 09.18.2012 | Books
Ariel J. Smythe

While "No-Sex" and "Romance" might seem incongruent, especially given those bodice-ripper covers we've come to know so well, Edenbrooke has proven itself to be a winner right out of the gate, receiving a coveted starred review from Publisher's Weekly.

Bestseller Series, An Interview With Stephanie Laurens

Penny C. Sansevieri | Posted 09.15.2012 | Books
Penny C. Sansevieri

Do you have what it takes to be a bestseller? Let's find out! Right now we're speaking to bestselling author Stephanie Laurens in advance of the Romance Writers of America event coming in July.

In Praise of Room Service

Maria Rodale | Posted 09.12.2012 | Healthy Living
Maria Rodale

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, writer of historical tales of true love and adventure Recently, I found myself in a hotel room, alone for a two-night s...

Why Smart Women Read Romance Novels

Anne Browning Walker | Posted 09.11.2012 | Books
Anne Browning Walker

So go ahead. If you're still feeling a little embarrassed, download a romance onto your e-reader. Aside from your blushing, you might discover a passion for a whole new genre. As it turns out, smart women read romance, too.

'Women Don't Want To Have Sex Anymore,' Claims Author

The Huffington Post | Emma Gray | Posted 06.25.2012 | Women

Despite the success of E.L. James' bestselling erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey," British author Jilly Cooper says that sex in fiction has generally...

How to Write a Best-selling Novel

John Blumenthal | Posted 08.20.2012 | Comedy
John Blumenthal

Make sure the book is thick by using a reasonably large typeface, ending chapters at the top of the page and including lots of unnecessary punctuation. Is Animal Farm a best-seller? No. Why? Not enough pages.