[bksvol-discuss] Re: new wish list fiction requests
- From: "Kim Friedman" <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:59:31 -0700
Hi, Roger, Kim here. Here's how I see it. If a romance is set on a different
planet involving humans, aliens, etc., I would consider that a science
fiction romance. If said romance involves time travel, that too belongs in
the above category. Any romance that uses magic, shape shifters, or other
worlds or an alternate to our world where magic is used or where there are
psychical gifts, I would consider that a fantasy romance. If your romance
involves vampires or were-creatures, I could class that as a fantasy romance
with horrific overtones. Romances involving demons or zombies with the
predominant emphasis being on the dark side of things, I could class that as
horror with romantic overtones. It really depends on the moral code (or lack
thereof) of the protagonists. If your were-creature or vampire is trying to
make the best out of his/her situation and hunts because he/she must in
order to survive and wishes to protect ordinary humans from
creatures/vampires of his/her kind who revel in rapine, slaughter, and
various unholy rites, I would say this edges slightly away from the horror
genre. I think of this as a continuum. I hope this helps or entertains. If
you disagree, it just makes the conversation more lively, and after all, it
is my opinion and I gathered you wished to know how I perceived this.
Delightful to hear from you, Roger. You always inform or peak the interest
with your thoughts. Thanks and best regards, Kim aka Ellinder.
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Well, there are plenty of paranormal romances that feature vampires,
werewolves and other horror trophes. Would you consider that to be a romance
horror hybrid?
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Hi, Cindy, I've noticed that their are books I like which fall into multiple
categories. Take for instance what you said about Deanna Raybourn. I agree
there are definitely mystery plotting elements in her books. Also, I see a
bit of fantasy in them, but no magic to speak of. Cindy, I really don't want
to give anything away to detract from your reading pleasure, but I can say
the hero of these books is quite different from the run-of-the-mill
Victorian
gentleman (or is he a gentleman?) Ms. Feehan's books are romances, but they
involve people who are different, either by not being quite human due to an
ability that humans don't generally have (shape shifting or having to
sustain their lives by dieting on blood), or they may have some magical
ability.
I haven't seen any book by her where both protagonists are common ordinary
people. Other authors who mix romance with other genres are Susan Krinard,
Maggie
Shayne, and Catherine Asaro. I wonder what new permutations the romance
novel will add. Just for curiosity, is there a romance/horror mix (shudder)?
What
will authors think of next, I wonder? Regards, Kim.
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According to amazon.com, Deanna Raybourne's genre is are romantic mystery.
Here's part of the first line of a review of the first book in the Lady
Julia
Grey novels, Silent on the Moor: "A sassy heroine and a masterful, secretive
hero. Fans of romantic mystery could ask no more"
Cindy
Wish List (i.e., books wanted added to the collection) and
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Wish List: https://wiki.benetech.org/display/BSO/Bookshare+Wish+List
Books Being Scanned List:
https://wiki.benetech.org/display/BSO/Books+Being+Scanned+List
--- On Mon, 7/13/09, Kim Friedman <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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From: Kim Friedman <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: request
To: "'Cindy'" <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Monday, July 13, 2009, 1:10 PM
Hi, Cindy, I saw to my delight that the first two books in the Study series
by Maria V. Snyder, i.e., Poison Study and Magic Study are in the Bookshare
collection. Did you know that Ms. Snyder has written a third book in the
Study series, i.e., fire Study? I confess I heard the first book on XM
satellite
radio and had help downloading the other two books in the Study series. I
can assure you they are interesting. Another author you might like to add to
the Bookshare collection is Deanna Raybourn. I mention this for the benefit
of other people. They may like these books. (Since I've joined audible.com,
I plan to have help downloading unabridged stuff that isn't available
anywhere else.) Also, do you have plans to add all the other books in the
Dark series,
the Leopard series, and the seventh book in the Drake Sisters series by
Christine Feehan? Yeah, Cindy, my completist soul is yammering at me again.
C'est
la vie. Take care and best regards, Kim, quiet kibitzer and Bookshare fan.
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