I love historical romance, absolutely love it. Votes: 3
A historical romance is the only kind of book where chastity really counts. Votes: 3
My books fall in the wobbly middle between historical fiction and historical romance. Votes: 3
One of the things I enjoy most about writing historical romance is researching inspiring backgrounds and settings. Votes: 3
I love to read history books, which is where I get my ideas. I also read historical romance for pleasure. Votes: 3
I've been typed as historical fiction, historical women's fiction, historical mystery, historical chick lit, historical romance - all for the same book. Votes: 3
The first book I sat down to write was an historical romance. It was really bad and thankfully no one ever saw it. Votes: 3
I keep waiting for the day in which everyone who loves Downton Abbey will realize they were actually watching a historical romance novel. Votes: 3
I keep waiting for the day in which everyone who loves 'Downton Abbey' will realize they were actually watching a historical romance novel. Votes: 3
My final historical romance came out December 2005. While I enjoyed writing medieval romances, I was also dying to write something with more edge. Votes: 3
Superb historical romance, with a spiritual theme woven seamlessly throughout. I much enjoyed The Covered Deep and look forward to more from its author! Votes: 3
I have just finished my novel (rough draft). It is to be called 'Anacoluthon.' This will make the public think it is an historical romance. Votes: 3
I've found that readers of historical romances really like series because they get to revisit characters and find out what happens with them. I've done several series. Votes: 3
I'm mostly a historical romance reader, but I never miss a Susan Elizabeth Phillips book. Her characters are larger than life and heartbreakingly real at the same time. I don't know how she does it. Votes: 3
Anne Barton is a delightful new voice in historical romance! Once She Was Tempted is a charming read, with characters who are easy to love--a wounded earl and a determined heroine whose heart won't be denied. Votes: 3
My mom wasn't, like, she was reading all these historical romance novels the majority of the time. She read a feminist book and then my dad would sit down and explain it to her like she was an idiot. Votes: 3
In 1976, I read a book by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss and knew immediately that I, too, could write a historical romance. It took me a year to complete the manuscript. I was a forty-year-old Scarborough housewife who knew no one in publishing. Votes: 3
I actually worked in the general market for many years writing steamy historical romance, and I had more freedom in the Christian market than I ever did in the general market to write about any issue that I needed to write about. Votes: 3
I went to grad school with the grand plan of getting my Ph.D. and writing weighty, Tudor-Stuart-set historical fiction - from which I emerged with a law degree and a series of light-hearted historical romances about flower-named spies during the Napoleonic wars. Votes: 3
I'd gone to Wellesley College, an amazing women's college where the students were encouraged to follow our dreams. However, after I graduated and had a historical romance published, more than a few people indicated that, in some way, my career choice was a 'waste' of so much education. Votes: 3
It's not just what Christian fiction lacks I appreciate - it's what it offers. The variety is vast: contemporary, historical, suspense, mysteries, adventure, young adult, romance, fantasy, science fiction. Votes: 1
Like so many others, I came to romance during the golden age of it - Judith McNaught, Julie Garwood, Johanna Lindsey and Jude Deveraux were at the height of their historical domination. Without those women, I wouldn't be a romance novelist. Votes: 1
Historical determinism is a recipe for political quietism. Votes: 7 Terry Eagleton
Romance should never begin with sentiment. It should begin with science and end with a settlement. Votes: 5 Oscar Wilde