Connecticut find home to 'barn' full of romance 4/1/2007 9:30:49 AM
One of my favorite things to do while I'm traveling is to check out the local bookstore and browse the stacks. I've been told this particular quirk.. FULL STORY »
Pioneer genre writer back at last 2/18/2007 10:43:28 AM
The last time Robin Schone had a new book out, she was a pioneer. "The Lady's Tutor" and "The Lover and Gabriel's Woman" pushed the genre to places.. FULL STORY »
Huge novel well worth the read 2/4/2007 6:38:18 AM
It seems incredible that I've been writing this column since summer, and I have yet to mention Diana Gabaldon. Her books are phenomenal, but, hones.. FULL STORY »
Writers cross into other categories of romance 12/10/2006 7:56:38 AM
In romance, there used to be certain iron-clad rules. Heroines were never old enough to legally buy a drink. Books could take place only after 1066.. FULL STORY »
Romance suspense thriller Sandra Brown's signature 10/15/2006 10:32:06 AM
Two days before the rogue cold front descended on Charleston recently and forced me to dig out a sweater, I went to Sullivan's Island. It was my da.. FULL STORY »
Why aren't bookstores giving romance fiction the attention it deserves? 9/23/2006 9:07:02 AM
Let's conduct an experiment. Go into any bookstore and try to find the romance section in 30 seconds or less. Not so easy, is it?
Chances .. FULL STORY »
Pirates especially popular in romance novels 9/3/2006 8:31:26 AM
There's been something very Jolly Roger about the summer of 2006, and personally, I think it has a lot to do with Johnny Depp in eyeliner. The seco.. FULL STORY »
'86's 'Angel' still 'Wilde' read for fan 8/6/2006 8:02:43 AM
Usually when I'm asked to name a "favorite," I have trouble making up my mind.
Favorite song? Couldn't tell you. Favorite movie? There's no.. FULL STORY »
Taking a break not always a bad idea 7/23/2006 10:19:59 AM
OK. Full disclosure. There was a period of time, not that long ago, when I gave up reading romance (Yes, I realize this is a dangerous confession t.. FULL STORY »
Nina Bruhns? modern-day fairy tale part of series 7/11/2006 12:59:01 PM
The Lowcountry has a strong community of resident writers, and Nina Bruhns, a Summerville resident, is one of the bright lights in the romance genr.. FULL STORY »
Would you take Victor Hugo to the beach? 7/11/2006 1:09:34 PM
Summer reading.
Together, the words are kind of scary. They call to mind a list of long- dead literary giants with names such as Dostoyevsk.. FULL STORY »
