Why do some authors, actors, musicians, artists, and so forth become more popular and well-known than others, even if their work is of a demonstrably lower quality than some of their struggling contemporaries? I really miss Meredith Duran, and hope she returns. Why not create her own heroine, or choose a character from another famous book or series that hasnt been copied so often. I thought I would post this here as a number of authors mentioned below including Anne Stuart and Jennifer Crusie are included in these interviews The Australian Romance Readers Association on YouTube have a ton of new interviews with so many favorite authors Including Nalini Singh, Amanda Bouchet, Jayne Anne Kremtz, SEP, Anne Stuart, Jennifer Crusie, Suzanne Brockmann and more. ;)" Ugh I really hope this story structure goes out of style And while I dont have a distaste for time travel per se, I dont like when its clearly used as a way to make what should be a straight-up historical story relevant for a younger reader by throwing in a 21st century protagonist who doesnt really need to be there. And thats totally fine, but there arent authors who have replaced the type of writing they represent. And sometimes, an author just gets sick and tired of running on the treadmill- especially if she has been forced by multibook contracts or need of advances to crank out a book a month. I make quilts because at some point during the process of stitching I know/realize this is the essence of what will be left of me for several generations. Im definitely with you on this issue. She had outlined the Spymaster books pretty thoroughly before she had even written them because she knew what was happening in Forbidden Rose etc before it was published. Im audio only now, so I have no objection to the audio experience, obviously. I think publishing is pursuing a general trend, either rightly or wrongly, of pushing lighter, more ironic and sarcastic heroines because either the public wants it or they think the public wants it. (No one is forcing this particular price point by decree, but a number of erotica authors have essentially made an unofficial pact to never charge less than $2.99 for smut lest customers start expecting $0.99 jollies that would only earn an author $0.35 per sale.) Sourcebooks allows up to 100,000 words. Grey's Anatomy Will Return To ABC After A Break, With Meredith Sharing meredith duran hiatus? - kasheshchhabbria.com Welcome back. How to Fake It in Hollywood How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder is $2.99! So I get to explore and perhaps find new reads by old favorites. Amazon.com: Meredith Duran: Kindle Store Its mildly annoying but on a wider scale, when people dont distinguish or cant distinguish, bigger problems ensue in a society. My favorite romance author is Judith Ivory and her style influenced some of my other favorites, like Sherry Thomas and Meredith Duran. I know Dangerfield wasnt to everyones taste (theres usually more than a little kink in all of her books), but I loved her combination of heat, heart, and humor. But looking at Avons recent catalog, I can see youre point about endless Regency. The first 10 pages of their catalog is mostly Regency, some Westerns, some contemporary, and a smattering of other options. Publishers, too often, deal with it, by forcing authors to make alterations, theatrical apologies, or dropping them like a hot potato to make themselves look virtuous. I loved her work. by Meredith Duran. And yes, speculation, opinion, observation, etc. And nice to see another Paula Detmer Riggs fan. Some books are less, and they do have a program like KU that you can subscribe to for an extra monthly fee and you can borrow up to 10 books at any one time. She hasnt stopped writing, but in the Afterword to her last published romance (NOT YOUR SHOE SIZE), she announced she was no longer going to be writing romance; she plans to write in a different genre and publish under a different name (Dangerfield provided neither her new name nor the new genre). Plus, they have some queer romances which the Harlequin category romances do not. The more than 6,000 square foot space includes two . Eileen Wilks (her Lupi books are UF rather than romance, but its been a couple years). Now I just have to get the perfect cover and its off to the races. But if you look at the length of traditionally published books over time, there is a definite word count slash. Judith A Lansdowne; Marjorie Farrell; Barbara Metzger; Emma Drummond; Paul Detmer Riggs. Total immersion, fascinating experiences and interesting points of view from our heroes and heroines, even amazing and difficult and heartrending Redemption of thorough villians-dang, may have to go start re-reading.. Id like to see Deanna Rayburn continue the Lady Julia Gray series! After having loved a few of hers in the past, I struggled with the last three as they had themes that didn't really resonate with me. Ill add them to my TBLtL! I think the great talent Barbara Metzger has/had is that she can make me laugh. This is not the only example. I think someone said Sorenson was publishing under another name, but I could never really verify if that were the case. Im glad theres Elizabeth Kingston, whose writing style I found to be similar to Laura Kinsale. Her phrasing and word choices are amazing. Her website had an under construction notice the last time I tried to access it. Holy Roman Empire which is modern day Germany which can be tiggering to some people and the last thing I want to do is spend sereval hours day on social media defending myself because someone is pissed off I would rather have the marketing department of a publsiher deal with it. An example of a well-written opening line I liked was, Some parties who disliked him much buried Maury in quicklime. In 2017, she mentioned on her social media that she was writing a new book The Return of Lady Anne but I havent seen an update since then. Every generation, every decade even, produces different ideas of the ideal man or hero. Now, either these authors have stopped writing in this genre, have retired altogether, or write at a much, much slower pace. Meredith Duran - Facebook I couldnt agree more. as a wordsmith and a master at understanding the elements that connect complex, genuine, and lovable characters." Buried Under Romance Duran is not the only beloved romance writer who stopped-at least for now-penning love stories. Silver-tongued Viscount Sanburne is London's favorite scapegrace. Meredith Duran - Amazon When you're back on the market and ready to fall in love with a new romance, who are the best matchmakers you can find? ', Okay, so you have to take that advice with a heavy handful of salt, but I get the point he was making. I also think its a sign of a talented writer when they can overcome individual considerations like that and I find myself relating to a character far outside my own experience. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. You notice almost nobody ever threatens to boycott certain editors (who can typically remain anonymous) or the publishing houses that green lighted and/or encouraged the controversial work in the first place. Youre definitely onto something when it comes to author mimicry and knockoffs. Are you basing your views though on any data or scholarship, or is this just your general sense? I havent been reading romance long enough to miss a particular author, but I can definitely understand why a number of them disappear. Every time I search I only can find polls or best books lists which arent the same thing. Now that Ive put this all down, it feels depressing. but for several years she has only been publishing short stories and smaller books part of series. I think people are getting more skeptical of mainstream publishing somehow signifying a benchmark for quality. I find a trend for me is when two or three books in a row arent working, and then I become reluctant to keep reading when the next new book arrives. Im curious. I am currently listening to a 1348 page bookThe Standand am reveling in its detailed storylines and fully formed characters. Likewise, not sure if Patricia Wright is still alive. For me, the books are about $11. The blog entries she posted at the time were heart-wrenching. Thanks, Dabney. She does still write essays and things at Word Wenches that I like to read for a taste of her writing. Meredith Duran Book & Series List - FictionDB See Photos. At the same time, the plots are both slow and dense. Then again, if we exclusively bucked the trends in favor of our own fantasies, wed be even poorer as a profession than we already are. And at a furious pace. var showBlogFormLink = document.getElementById('show_external_blog_form'); Im not saying listening to a book is an inferior experience to reading it, but I do think there are different elements at play for a listener versus a reader. One main difference though is that they are based out London and that may mean that their view on what is historical is different than in North America. The woman in it goes back to the 1940s. Elizabeth Hoyt hasnt written much in a long time and based on reviews of her last book, I havent started her new series. Im happy to keep trying out newish authors who are still full of creativity and whose style hasnt worn out its welcome for me. Christine Warren (a couple years, but her pending release keeps receding) I obviously dont object to the audio first titles, but as someone who grew up listening to actual audio drama (thank you BBC Radio 4!) Were they ever in large numbers? Its like the old joke, Theres lies. Another pet peeve of mine is when an author feels the need to make a historical story more relevant by employing that wonky dual perspectives trope between old person reflecting on life and young person reporting about it. The articles are there, but the design isnt. QUITTING WHEN A PERSON HAS SUCH, I so miss Duran. This is fine and Im certain other readers have enjoyed it. Their lyrical writing is full of sensual detail and they really linger over words. (I hope this doesnt end up a double post! }); Although I suspect narrators covet working for her because of her high profile in CR. Im glad to know Joanna Bourne is working on something new. Theres one Ancient Egypt romance recently published and a couple of bootleg era 1920s America. Enjoys both carpe diem and the fish of the day. And although Ruthie Knox was never in my Pantheon of favorite writers, Ive enjoyed a number of her books and I dont think shes published anything in a while either. I may be comparing apples and oranges here, but I thought it was worth mentioning. At least now between blogs, twitter and other readers one can glean some kind of answer or update. Happily, her newest effort really worked, and I . One big problem that I see with the trends discussions is that they are rooted in a persons opinion based on what a reader observes, as you have stated. Thats just a sin. We appreciate it! Im happy Joanna Bourne is still working on her next book, however slowly. Im nodding my head at the notion that light-hearted, fluffy romances with one-dimensional characters are popular. Im also a huge fan of Cecilia Grant and Joanna Bourne, who Id group in the same category. Of course, another possibility is that theres something in her personal life thats taking precedence right now, and if thats the case, I really hope its a good something and not a bad something! I dont think writers necessarily use quantitative data when chasing trends either. I really wish she would return to writing historical romances, I adore her books in that genre, and have re-read them so many times. But Id also love to see new books by Cecilia Grant, Laura Kinsale or Joanna Bourne. It happens with e-books as well. Meredith Duran. She is the author of twelve novels, all published by Pocket Books. A self-publisher getting into a brick and mortar store would be extremely rare, which means non-internet shoppers have a limited selection of popular tropes, themes, and so forth.