Hey, y'all! Mindy Obenhaus here and I'm a sucker for a good happily ever after. Whether it's books or movies, for me a story must have some element of romance or I'm done. I just think that there is nothing more satisfying than two people defying the odds to find happiness together.
And here at the Craftie Ladies of Romance, I can bet I'm not alone.
So I asked a couple of my fellow Love Inspired authors a simple question.
Why do you write romance?
Lisa Jordan, author of Lakeside Reunion, Lakeside Family and Lakeside Sweethearts (out this June) said, "I write romance because I believe in promises of hope and happily ever after. From the time I was a little girl, I wanted the guy and girl to get together in the end. I wanted to create that same heart sigh with my readers that I experienced while reading romance novels. As a Christian, I want to write romances that glorify God and honor the love He models for us."
Missy Tippens, author of Georgia Sweethearts and A House Full of Hope said, "I write romance because it has always been what I love to read. I love a romantic story with a happy ending."
So now it's your turn. Whether you're a reader, a writer or both, why do you read/write romance?
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I write romance because when I tried to write other things, it creeped in and took over. I wrote a Star Trek TNG. Yup, it turned into a romance between Guinan and a Ferengi!
ReplyDeleteAnd, remember, we all read Nancy Drew and even she had a neat boyfriend. I just can't remember his name although I do remember that Nancy's best friend was George and that even at a young age that messed with my mind LOL
That is too funny, Pamela. And I know what you mean about the romance creeping in. I guess it's just a part of our make up.
ReplyDeleteLove is so important, I think it is instilled within us and just has to come out. when a couple that both feel this same way get together it is so amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love to read romance and the happy endings make me a happy woman.
Paula O
Paula, I couldn't agree more. Happy endings make me a happy woman, too. :)
ReplyDeletePamela, thats so funny would love to see Guinan have a romance.
ReplyDeleteRomances give hope to singles. Its also nice to read a light romance to escape.
I think romances give hope to all of us, Jenny. Except for the cynics. A little escape is always good.
ReplyDeleteHi Mindy! Love is most important of all, so of course, all stories must have love and romance!
ReplyDeleteWell said, Christine. :)
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