This week, Adrienne, Tracey and I would like to introduce our readers to the Romance University concept. First, why another blog about writing and romance and the pursuit of publication?
Because we want to give back to a community that’s given us so much since we began writing. Because we’re three writers who believe the business side of writing is just as important as the creative side. Because we want to spread the word that the romance genre is full of kick butt, smart, savvy readers and writers.
Most writers begin writing because they love the process–using just the right word, crafting the perfect sentence, giving life to imaginary people. However satisfying the writing process, many writers begin to want more. They want people to read about and love those imaginary folks. Okay, let’s be honest–they want people to pay to read about those imaginary folks. So join us and visiting professors (guest bloggers) each Monday for interviews, discussions and commentary on the business of writing.
Some upcoming visiting professors and topics include:
- Staying for the Long Haul with Brenda Novak on May 18
- Pirate’s Guide to Publishing with Natalie Damschroder on Tuesday, May 26
- Changing Genres with Jessica Inclán on June 8
Please stop by this Wednesday when Adrienne will introduce Anatomy of a Male Mind.
We hope Romance University will be the most fun you’ve had inside a “classroom” since that cute baseball player in homeroom passed you a note asking for a date. Whatever happened to him anyway?
Kelsey's serving up bite-sized morsels for your noggin on her new 
Looking forward to seeing this blog get going!
Posted by admin | May 16, 2009, 12:22 amAdrienne and Tracey, where are your pictures. Hello Kelsey. Congratulation and I wish you ladies the best of luck. You’re off to a great start.
Dyanne
Posted by Dyanne Davis | May 18, 2009, 9:45 amHi Dyanne – thanks so much for stopping by and wandering through the site. That’s exactly what we hope people will do!
Posted by KelseyBrowning | May 18, 2009, 10:12 amLOL! Pictures on our posts? We were lucky to figure out how to post the text! If you really want to see our mugs, go the the RU Faculty tab. Can’t miss us there!
Posted by TraceyDevlyn | May 18, 2009, 10:46 amGreetings!
I think this is a fantastic idea! I will definitely be checking in to see what new tidbits, processes, advice, I can learn from the experts. I have checked many many websites on romance writing but I like the idea of a classroom/university setting.
Best of luck with your endeavor!
Kit Donner
Posted by Kit Donner | May 18, 2009, 1:42 pmKit –
Thanks for the kudos. Adrienne, Tracey and I have been working on the concept for close to six months now. I can’t begin to tell you how many hundreds of emails have flown back and forth between us. And thank God for email since for most of the year I live on a different continent from these ladies!
We hope you enjoy what we have in store in the coming months!
Posted by KelseyBrowning | May 18, 2009, 11:45 am