Is there a market for Gothic Romance?

readitnweep

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By "Gothic Romance," I am referring to a romance with suspence and paranormal elements to the story as well as references to old houses in gothic architecture and old ruins. My story has a modern twist to Gothic Romance, and I have found some good volumes on Amazon but I'm not finding literary agents that reference any interest in queries for this genre in my search, so I wonder if there is still interest in the genre?
 

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Vampires seem to be having a bit of a boost right now, if they are a part of your Gothic romance.
 

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Hi readitnweep.

Have you tried tracing the books back to their agents? If you can find out who the agent (and/or publisher, some publishers don't ask for agents) of the published volumes are, you can query to them.
 

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I've heard of some indie authors doing well with gothic romances but don't recall seeing agents/editors asking for them recently (not that I've been paying close attention). I would, as suggested above, look at recent-ish books similar to what you've written, whether or not they are being called gothic romances in marketing, and find the publisher (and agent if applicable).
 

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Gothic romance eventually evolved into romantic suspense. If you wanted to write your Gothic as a romantic suspense with paranormal elements, or romantic suspense crossed with urban fantasy, I'm sure plenty of readers would eat it up.
 

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One of my favourite authors is Daphne du Maurier and she was the undisputed queen of gothic romance. Her books remain wildly successful with all demographics.
 

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Not sure about publishers, but from a reader's standpoint I would 100% read a gothic romance. I think the field needs more. I think with a bit of research you may find an agent or editor that is indeed wanting that genre. Check manuscript wishlist.
 

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On the types pf romance I read I see gothic romances fairly often ans they seem popular. Have a look on amazon in your niche.