ERRRRRRGH.
But that would be like me saying that everyone who touts that belief is a Neanderthal, wouldn't it? But, of course I wouldn't be so closed-minded and prejudicial as that. Would I?
Heh, heh. heh.
Perhaps that frustration is what led me to pose some of those questions (and more!) to nine diverse authors in a 5-part feature article for USA Today's Happy Ever After blog.
Part 3 of this feature speaks specifically to the touchy subject above, but I think, as romance readers, you will appreciate the entire series.
CLICK HERE for Part 1
CLICK HERE for Part 2
CLICK HERE for Part 3 (linked also above)
CLICK HERE for Part 4
CLICK HERE for Part 5
Please forgive me for shamelessly promoting my work at HEA -- I believe this is a very important discussion and I hope you will join in. So hop on over to USA Today's HEA blog and see what some of our fave authors of Edgy Inspirational Romance (like Tamara Leigh, Lisa T. Bergren, Rachel Hauck, Kathy Tyers, & Sharon Hinck) as well as some great mainstream romance and YA authors (like Shannon Hale, Anne Browning Walker, Lizbeth Selvig, and Sharon Cameron) have to say in response to these ideas... and more!
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You go girl! I'm off to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI remember our pastor saying something similar. He stated that women shouldn't read romance novels because men couldn't live up to the men in the books and they would have a poor opinion of their husbands. He likened it to men looking at porno!
ReplyDeleteWhat rubbish.
Ann
Great post Serena!! I went through and read all five parts. I adore contemporary romance and love both CF and main stream choices.....although I tend to gravitate towards main stream more often and I get a ton of slack for reading romance. But I say who cares what the haters think. Not all of us want to read boring classics over and over.
ReplyDeletePS- oh my goodness Im so excited for Gina Holmes new one coming in March.....EEP!!!!
Loved this! I read both inspirational and secular romance, and get tired of people making a big deal about those who enjoy romance novels. My favorites are the ones where there's a great story line, not just the simple "falling in love" aspects. I want to be challenged somewhat and learn something new no matter what book I choose, but I just happen to love when the lesson involves romance/relationships... :) It's nice to know there are others out there who don't think they should feel guilty for liking the same thing. Thanks for sharing, Serena!
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