Romance Fiction

Feature Writer: Claire Cowling
Welcome to Romance Fiction – your guide to great romantic reads. With everything from the romantic greats through to new authors on the romance scene, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Whether you’re into historical romance or chick-lit, category romances or a bit of erotica, you will find it, and more, here. Discover everything, from the history of your favourite genre to the new industry trends.
Our book reviews and regular polls reveal what’s new and what’s hot and tell you what others are reading and what they really think about romantic fiction. Check out author profiles, read up on societies and conferences, and discover how to write a sizzling romance.
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Claire Cowling
Oct 2, 2008
Review of Wife Goes On by Leslie Lehr
In: Chick Lit
Wife Goes On is a wonderful portrayal of women all seeking a second chance at life and discovering the best of relationships - friendship.
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Sep 25, 2008
New Romance Readers Convention
In: Romance Writing Conventions
At last! For all the loyal, diligent romantic fiction readers out there, the inaugural Australian Romance Readers Convention is to be held in Melbourne, in February 2009.
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Sep 17, 2008
Romance Writers of America Conference 2009
In: Romance Writing Conventions
The romantic fiction authors in America have yet another exciting event to look forward to, as the 2009 National Romance Writers of America Conference has its date set.
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Sep 9, 2008
Review of 12-Point Guide to Writing Romance
In: Romance Fiction (general)
Kate Walker's book, 12-Point Guide to Writing Fiction has been re-released. Revised, with added extras, it is an aspiring romance writer's perfect guide.
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Aug 28, 2008
The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
In: Chick Lit
The Undomestic Goddess, through its unrelenting comedy, teaches everyone an important lesson about working too hard, and of the importance of love in today's manic world.
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Aug 28, 2008
History of the Romantic Novel
In: Romance Fiction (general)
The romance genre as we know it is a far cry from its medieval origins, which was rooted in adventure. So how did romantic literature develop into the genre we recognise?
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Aug 27, 2008
Frenchman's Creek by Daphne du Maurier
In: Historical Romance Fiction
Frenchman's Creek is a stunning novel of romance and adventure - a combination of human sensibilities, well-constructed plot and uneasy emotions.
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Aug 26, 2008
Mills and Boon – a Century of Romance
In: Harlequin Fiction
The Mills and Boon company is one hundred years old. Despite the critics, it continues to grow in popularity and diversity.
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Your Favourite Romance Fiction
Romance fiction comes in many guises, and hides itself in other genres, too. What's your favourite kind of romantic read?
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