tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post6771599010896100674..comments2023-08-10T03:35:55.682-07:00Comments on The Prosers: Romance Themes in Other GenresSheena Boekweghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227547053651725634noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-9407868191321111282013-01-07T18:55:55.810-08:002013-01-07T18:55:55.810-08:00I'm with you. If I'm reading a story with...I'm with you. If I'm reading a story with a romance sub-plot, it had better be good!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572122401159709175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-48037359744880691732013-01-07T18:54:22.048-08:002013-01-07T18:54:22.048-08:00Yeah, I was thrown at the kiss in Da Vinci Code. ...Yeah, I was thrown at the kiss in Da Vinci Code. I think like all things, there needs to be a clear trail for the reader to follow. He's a boy and she's a girl, so what the heck, have 'em kiss just isn't a good enough reason for me.<br /><br />And you're right, there are a lot of fantasy books where the romance is sort of forced on the reader, and it really doesn't add anything to the story. Great points, MaryAnn.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572122401159709175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-28094323467719388032013-01-07T14:19:51.060-08:002013-01-07T14:19:51.060-08:00I'm all about the relationships...at the momen...I'm all about the relationships...at the moment, I can't think of a book I like that doesn't have at least a hint of romance. But that might just be me as a reader, adding romance in where it doesn't belong. <br /><br />My favorite is when we see a spark between two characters--even if they don't see it themselves--and then most of the book is spent on a different plot. So I guess I agree with you, Trisha--25-50% romance. Probably 25% romance--but I read it for that 25%, not for the other 75%, so it better be good. :DMelanie Crousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10353025724182677932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-73195131124259113912013-01-07T08:30:37.745-08:002013-01-07T08:30:37.745-08:00First of all, good luck with buying a new home. T...First of all, good luck with buying a new home. That is exciting. :)<br /><br />This is an interesting question, and after thinking about it, I've realized I like all kinds of percentages of romance as long as it fits the story. I'm happy with no romance and I'm happy with 99% romance. <br /><br />My only issue is don't throw a romance in just to have a romance if that makes sense. If you aren't going to put some effort into convincing me that two people have feelings for each other, just leave the romance out. I've read a lot of fantasy novels where two people are just thrown into a romance without developing the romance at all. <br /><br />One example that springs to mind of a popular book is the Da Vinci Code. That story was so plot driven without any hint of romance at all, then at the end, the male MC kisses the female MC out of nowhere, and it annoyed me. If you want your characters to fall in love, you have to show it. If not, don't add it. <br /><br />Well that is my two cents on the matter. Great Post!!MaryAnn Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618345950149423623noreply@blogger.com