writers | Dani Jace. Romance Author

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1. What made you start writing romance as opposed to any other genre of literature?

The movie that inspired me to write (Gladiator) was in essence a romance…in between head lopping. I’m an action movie fan by nature and love incorporating those elements into my stories.

2. Why do you think romance continues to be a market leading genre?

Partly because I think more women than men read for pleasure and escape. They believe in love, and most romances give the reader a happily ever after…unless you’re reading a Nicolas Sparks novel.

3. In what way do you see romance today reflecting the way women’s role in society has changed?

Heroines written in romances today are empowered like their real world counterparts holding influential roles in society ranging from the military, science and medicine to the corporate world, and athletics. It really makes for interesting and diversified characters.

Hope you’ve enjoyed my answers for this week’s Romance Weekly questions. If you have a question you’d like to know, leave a comment. Thanks for visiting Romance Weekly. DJ

Please check out author, Nina Mason’s website for her unique perspective of this week’s questions at http://ninamasonromance.blogspot.com

My mother’s excellent culinary skills were renowned in our small community where I grew up. She never won a contest for her pumpkin pie or had a recipe published, but she must have enjoyed her craft accepting the many praises as her icing on the cake. While most of us seek some type of commendation for our endeavors, writers face a difficult road to acclaim, sometimes from family, friends and even other writers.

While at work this week, various conversations revolved around recipes which of course included pumpkin pie. The comments made me consider how differently people review food compared to books. Pumpkin pie is fairly simple to make, and those who like it are usually satisfied with the standard version. Heck, some would just as soon pick one up from the grocery store rather than bake one.

In contrast, I am amazed by the diverse reactions and reviews to one book. Readers’ palates are far more difficult to appease. The mix of emotions provoked by a piece of literature far exceeds laying a fork down when disappointed over a piece of soggy pumpkin pie.

Even in the face of such odds I will continue to write. Bleed my passion into words for me and the kindred souls who connect with my fictional world. That said, I’m thankful for my many blessings and off to the Outer Banks for dinner this afternoon. And though I’m not a fan of pumpkin pie, I won’t be slamming the cook on social media or giving a one star review. I’ll just select another dessert more to my taste.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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