When my agent first asked me to write a straight contemporary romance, I was
taken aback. β
Me? But I donβt write contemporary.β At that point I was
published in historical romance (
To Tempt a Scotsman)
and distinctly
unpublished in paranormal (a vampire trilogy you are unlikely to ever see). My
agent was unconcerned. βYour paranormals are sexy and funny and contemporary. I
just want you to try it
without the vampires.β
Without vampires? Was she kidding?
I find it remarkably easy to come up with story ideas. Paranormals are no
problem. There are vampires, for goodness sake. And werewolves. And maybe even
sexy superpowers. Conflict? Well, how easy would it be for you to date if you
had fangs? There are built-in complications galore!
Historicals are even simpler. You can do
anything to these people. The
heroine can be compromised. She can be held captive by a cruel stepfather. She
can be kidnapped by a vengeful pirate. Forced into a marriage of convenience. By
God, she can be hidden away in the tower of a dark castle for ten years!
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If you can do all that ith historicals why can't you do it with contemporaries also?
I remember hearing about pirates inthe news not too long ago, and there are still girls who are forced into marriages. I say go for it, sounds like an awesome idea.
(Breia Brickey 1:15pm January 19, 2009)
I don't know about giving up the vampires..they are my favorite. Maybe your trilogy deserves a second look.
(Vikki Parman 5:05pm January 19, 2009)
I say go for the vampires. I agree with Vikki, they are my favorite, too. Thanks.
(Roberta Harwell 6:49pm January 19, 2009)
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