tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post6815717108503791..comments2023-07-03T08:50:54.449-04:00Comments on Reading, Writing, & Stuff That Makes Me Crazy: Romance and MarriageMarianne Arkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934613403368823760noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-77095390430395034322009-08-28T08:21:28.015-04:002009-08-28T08:21:28.015-04:00The problem is that RWA's definition of a roma...The problem is that RWA's definition of a romance (the one you cited) is the one that's been around for a while and generally accepted in publishing circles....because that's what readers come to expect when they pick up a "romance". Maybe she should market her story as "women's fiction" instead.Allie Bonifacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334745422433097012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-57374270097675935482009-08-27T15:30:45.905-04:002009-08-27T15:30:45.905-04:00I understand both sides. And I adore the J.D. Robb...I understand both sides. And I adore the J.D. Robb books where the main characters are married, or in Peabody's case in a committed relationship. <br /><br />Daughter volunteers at the library, but I still have Son to keep occupied so no volunteer work for me. When I was Daughter's age I used to Volunteer all the time. Maybe when the kids are older, though not around a lot of people. <br /><br />I hope the art classes go well and that you reach the 4-H leaders! <br /><br />I also hope you have a great day!Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738504696243512495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-54966778770035650172009-08-27T11:48:35.659-04:002009-08-27T11:48:35.659-04:00Well, I had a married couple as the h/h of a Harle...Well, I had a married couple as the h/h of a Harlequin Romance. They were on the verge of divorce when they were given guardianship of a baby. I know I'm not the only HR author to use a broken marriage to base a romance on so maybe she's looking at the wrong publishers.Melissa McClonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715664439441831529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-34180329027096798552009-08-27T10:48:32.288-04:002009-08-27T10:48:32.288-04:00I'd like to see more romances with married peo...I'd like to see more romances with married people. It is a big part of life for a lot of people.<br /><br />I've put volunteering on hold for a while. I used to volunteer at SNAP (Spay and neuter assistance program), with their booths etc at different events.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-37284328123345781962009-08-27T09:34:34.373-04:002009-08-27T09:34:34.373-04:00I'm a newlywed. It's romantic, interesting...I'm a newlywed. It's romantic, interesting and fun. WHat's more romantic than sticking together through all the messy stuff and finishing together? <br /><br /><br />The library will be fun and a great teaching oportunity, too. Have fun!jmberrygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903034299898180756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-80831126843462881532009-08-27T09:17:16.256-04:002009-08-27T09:17:16.256-04:00Could the book be positioned as a "chick-lit&...Could the book be positioned as a "chick-lit" story?<br /><br />I use to volunteer teaching computer usage, but the program got cut and I never got back to volunteering.<br /><br />Have a good Thursday.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-49721122038312067442009-08-27T08:53:40.665-04:002009-08-27T08:53:40.665-04:00Hmm.. That's interesting about married couples...Hmm.. That's interesting about married couples... I have to think about this one. <br /><br />Volunteering - I volunteer to help out with girls' sports programs and this summer I volunteered with a youth college. :) <br /><br />Happy Thursday!Keri Mikulskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674081854220914215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-11604886513426715862009-08-27T08:45:54.362-04:002009-08-27T08:45:54.362-04:00What!!?! Are married people just supposed to spawn...What!!?! Are married people just supposed to spawn and die?!?? Of course we need romantic role models! Of course it's harder to show! Write it, though, and the multitudes (or at least the multitudes in my household) will buy the story.<br /><br />As for volunteering... not much of that yet around here: my DD will be assisting with an elementary biology class at the co-op this year, but other opportunities have either been too far away or too hard to work into the schedule. We're trying to develop something through the local Y, which seems to serve as a clearinghouse for volunteer jobs in the area, but it's been slow going. We'll see.<br /><br />Sounds like your school year is off to a great start -- hope your DD sustains her enthusiasm!annohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102616203481686227noreply@blogger.com