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Hello awesome forumers!
So, I am thinking of jumping into the world of Romance. I have published numerous erotic shorts, but I want to move into the bigger leagues.
I was thinking of outlining a Romance novel, but then an idea occurred to me. The first novel I ever attempted to write was a neo-noir thriller. It contains a lot of violence and is heavy on plot. The two protagonists are on the run from the law and the mob. Lots of people die, and plenty of blood is spilt.
I took a look at it after about four years of letting it sleep, and realized that, at the heart of it, it is a romantic story.
With some heavy editing, I was thinking of tearing back through it and tweaking it towards the Romance genre--happy ending and all. But I don't know if that is a good idea.
I will admit, I don't read Romance. But I think that this book could be a Romance that I would want to read. The question is, would anyone else?
Does anyone have any experience with violent, gritty, messed up Romances? Think Natural Born Killers in book form (with a happy ending).
Would anyone be in to that?
Thank you in advance for any help!
So, I am thinking of jumping into the world of Romance. I have published numerous erotic shorts, but I want to move into the bigger leagues.
I was thinking of outlining a Romance novel, but then an idea occurred to me. The first novel I ever attempted to write was a neo-noir thriller. It contains a lot of violence and is heavy on plot. The two protagonists are on the run from the law and the mob. Lots of people die, and plenty of blood is spilt.
I took a look at it after about four years of letting it sleep, and realized that, at the heart of it, it is a romantic story.
With some heavy editing, I was thinking of tearing back through it and tweaking it towards the Romance genre--happy ending and all. But I don't know if that is a good idea.
I will admit, I don't read Romance. But I think that this book could be a Romance that I would want to read. The question is, would anyone else?
Does anyone have any experience with violent, gritty, messed up Romances? Think Natural Born Killers in book form (with a happy ending).
Would anyone be in to that?
Thank you in advance for any help!
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