Many fans of non-fiction and fiction alike have a difficult time taking romance novels seriously. They dismiss these creations as fluff and something not worth reading. It is a fact, however, that the authors of true love books put just as much effort into writing these stories as authors of other literary genres. To give their creations as much validity and dimension as possible, romance authors employ tactics like utilizing various themes and historic facts in their novels. These additions help attract a wider fan base to these works.
To be considered a valid part of this genre, of course the story must have a central romantic theme. The tale may center on two people finding love with each other or overcoming difficulties of the past to learn trust with one another. The couples at the center of the tale may be compatible from the beginning. They likewise might have a contentious and angry relationship with each other until the end when romance triumphs.
However, more than the underlying romance, the novels touch on other themes that make the story as compelling as possible to readers. For example, those works that are set in medieval times might focus on a theme of women gaining equality with men and being treated as worthy of respect and notice. The heroine might match wits with her male counterpart throughout the book.
Likewise, other stories mirror real life by including factual details about the western frontier's exploration, the settling of a town, or the mention of actual people who lived during the time of the novel's setting. These details make the tale more believable for readers. It also detracts in a significant way from the expected mushy undertone of the story.
Even with the underlying themes in the novels, critics who have yet to read and appreciate the creations may say that the works are overall forgettable and not worthy to be read by a broader audience. They fail to appreciate that the inclusion of the themes and historical references in their own way give validity to these creations. They also provide the level of intrigue that readers expect when reading for pleasure.
This effort is intended as well to give their creations legitimacy so that they can be viewed as something more than just a dime store romance novel. Romantic stories in fact have a legitimate place in the literary world, according to many critics who have the objectivity to judge the writing fairly. The novels help round out the literary industry that is known to many today.
As such, it may come as no surprise to writers that their fan bases are growing and now include an eclectic mix of readers. Along with housewives and stay-at-home moms who have always been the traditional fan base, readers now include college professors and working professionals. College students are also known to read these books.
A novel written about true love may seem shallow to many who have never before read these works. People may be surprised to learn that complex theme work can be found inside each novel. The craftiness of the books helps give them legitimacy and credence in the eyes of literary critics and audiences who come to appreciate them better.
To be considered a valid part of this genre, of course the story must have a central romantic theme. The tale may center on two people finding love with each other or overcoming difficulties of the past to learn trust with one another. The couples at the center of the tale may be compatible from the beginning. They likewise might have a contentious and angry relationship with each other until the end when romance triumphs.
However, more than the underlying romance, the novels touch on other themes that make the story as compelling as possible to readers. For example, those works that are set in medieval times might focus on a theme of women gaining equality with men and being treated as worthy of respect and notice. The heroine might match wits with her male counterpart throughout the book.
Likewise, other stories mirror real life by including factual details about the western frontier's exploration, the settling of a town, or the mention of actual people who lived during the time of the novel's setting. These details make the tale more believable for readers. It also detracts in a significant way from the expected mushy undertone of the story.
Even with the underlying themes in the novels, critics who have yet to read and appreciate the creations may say that the works are overall forgettable and not worthy to be read by a broader audience. They fail to appreciate that the inclusion of the themes and historical references in their own way give validity to these creations. They also provide the level of intrigue that readers expect when reading for pleasure.
This effort is intended as well to give their creations legitimacy so that they can be viewed as something more than just a dime store romance novel. Romantic stories in fact have a legitimate place in the literary world, according to many critics who have the objectivity to judge the writing fairly. The novels help round out the literary industry that is known to many today.
As such, it may come as no surprise to writers that their fan bases are growing and now include an eclectic mix of readers. Along with housewives and stay-at-home moms who have always been the traditional fan base, readers now include college professors and working professionals. College students are also known to read these books.
A novel written about true love may seem shallow to many who have never before read these works. People may be surprised to learn that complex theme work can be found inside each novel. The craftiness of the books helps give them legitimacy and credence in the eyes of literary critics and audiences who come to appreciate them better.
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