Comments on: Runaway Mind Train?

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:56:27 +0000

Beautiful, talented, and adored – I think that sums up the appeal of the entire romance genre right there. I remember a friend (who had never read romance) telling me why she liked Twilight so much. It was because the heroine was, just as you said, beautiful and adored. I told her there were a whole bunch of other stories out there like that if she wanted more!

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:18:47 +0000

Interestingly, this genre appeals to me, as to both roller coasters and wacky analogies.
I think the appeal of the regency period is the stark differences in lifestyle – with just enough familiarity in the created world that we are able to project ourselves into the story along with one(or more) of the characters. What little girl does not at some point in time have fantasies of being a true-born princess, just as young boys dream of being a swashbuckling prince? In true life, odds are we would more likely end up dung-shovelling peasants, but that is certainly not where our imaginations take us, once transferred from our modern reality. In our fantasy and creative world that our hearts and minds create, we become beautiful, talented, and adored.

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:13:21 +0000

I absolutely agree about enjoying the historical atmosphere. I still just can’t figure out what that atmosphere doesn’t give me the creeps. I even spend some of my spare time trying to recreate the historic atmosphere at encampments. I’m happy to cook over an open fire but can’t stand to cook at home in a kitchen with running water and a gas stove. Go figure!

By: Diane Wylie

Diane Wylie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:49:02 +0000

Hi, Kate.

I don’t have any earth-shattering words of wisdom to impart here, but I love historical romances too and will pick up one over a contemporary any day. Part of what I love about them is the chance to learn a bit of the history of the time in a very entertaining way. Think about the Outland series by Diana Gabaldon. While these are not romances, they are very popular and I think the reason is that reader can step back in time and find out what it was like without experiencing any of the hardships.

I also think the Regency period has its fans because of the romantic notion of Lords and Ladies and beautiful clothing. But whatever the reason and no matter the time period, romances are my number one favorite because I must, must, must have that happy ending!

Diane