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What? You want more about romance? We have resources for readers and writers.
 
What? You want more about romance? We have resources for readers and writers.
  
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==[[Awards]]==
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==[[Awards & Recognitions]]==
 
Awards are given by various romance industry organizations, by review publications and websites, and writer associations. For a list of awards, go [[Awards|here]].
 
Awards are given by various romance industry organizations, by review publications and websites, and writer associations. For a list of awards, go [[Awards|here]].
  
 
== Communities ==
 
== Communities ==
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* [[Access Romance]] - website with blogs, newsletters, etc.
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These are websites that provide a variety of information and forums for readers and writers to interact about romance! See also [[Author Hangouts]] for other sites maintained by authors.  
 
* [http://blogginginblack.com/ Blogging in Black] - blog of authors as well as readers, reviewers and industry professionals
 
* [http://blogginginblack.com/ Blogging in Black] - blog of authors as well as readers, reviewers and industry professionals
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* [[Cata Network Readers Lounge]] - network of related websites, message board, reviews, awards
 
 
* [[Erotic Romance Writers Forum]] - forum (online bulletin board)
 
* [[Erotic Romance Writers Forum]] - forum (online bulletin board)
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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kissaskarmakorner/join Kissa's Karma Korner] - A Reader's and Writer's Den (yahoo group) for discussion
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* [http://www.ibookdb.net/adult/ The Internet Adult Book Database] - a sister site of the Internet Book Database dedicated to erotica and erotic romance
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* [[The Long And The Short Of It]] - promoting long and short romantic fiction through author interviews, contests, free books, and more
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* [http://www.myspace.com/midnightseductions/ Midnight Seductions Authors] - An Authors' Promotion Group
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* [http://www.nightowlromance.com/ Night Owl Romance] - Reviews, chats, free reads, excerpts, bookstore, active blog, message board, Yahoo Group, author website database - Plus sections devoted to romance and erotic romance.
 
* [[ParaNormalRomance]] - a website with user groups featuring paranormal romance
 
* [[ParaNormalRomance]] - a website with user groups featuring paranormal romance
 
* [[The Romance Studio]] - website with industry information, reviews, authors, readers, ads, chat rooms
 
* [[The Romance Studio]] - website with industry information, reviews, authors, readers, ads, chat rooms
 
* [[Romancing The Blog]] - blog of authors, readers, reviewers, and industry professionals  
 
* [[Romancing The Blog]] - blog of authors, readers, reviewers, and industry professionals  
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* [http://forums.romancedivas.com/index.php? Romance Divas Forum] - a forum where romance writers can interact and learn through informative posts and hands on workshops.
 
* [http://groups.msn.com/RomanceWritingTips Romance Writing Tips] - a group listserv
 
* [http://groups.msn.com/RomanceWritingTips Romance Writing Tips] - a group listserv
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* [http://www.romantic-ideas-online.com Romantic Ideas Online] -A site overflowing with plenty of romantic ideas & inspiration.
 
* [[UK Historical Romance]] - blog by a group of historical romance authors
 
* [[UK Historical Romance]] - blog by a group of historical romance authors
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* [http://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/ Alien Romance] - A Co-blog of SFR and PNR Authors
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== [[Cover Artists]] ==
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Covers have always been important in romance publishing. As the popularity of eBooks has risen, the need for top graphic designers to create their cover art has expanded.
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* Tuesday Dube` of [http://dreaminginpurple.net/ Purple Ink Graphics and Designs] offers custom book covers, website headers, banners, bookmarks, business cards, and other promotional services.
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* [[Katie Nelson]]
  
 
== Educational Programs ==
 
== Educational Programs ==
 
* Romance Fiction Course at DePaul University
 
* Romance Fiction Course at DePaul University
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* [http://mailman.depaul.edu/mailman/listinfo/romancescholar RomanceScholar] - A listserv dedicated to academic discussion about romance fiction.
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* [http://mailman.depaul.edu/mailman/listinfo/romancescholar RomanceScholar] - A listserv dedicated to academic discussion about romance fiction
 
* [[Romance Scholarship]]
 
* [[Romance Scholarship]]
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* [[Romance Writers of America Grant Program]]
 
* [http://teachmetonight.blogspot.com/  Teach Me Tonight] - The blog adjunct of the RomanceScholar listserv
 
* [http://teachmetonight.blogspot.com/  Teach Me Tonight] - The blog adjunct of the RomanceScholar listserv
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* [[Romance Writers of America Grant Program]]
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See also [[:Category:Writing Scholarships]] for other resources.
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== Organizations ==
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* [http://www.canadianromanceauthors.com/ Canadian Romance Authors' Network]
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* [[Erotic Authors Association]]
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* [[Manloveromance]]
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* [[Romance Writers of America]]
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* [[Romance Writers of Australia]]
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* [[Romance Writers of New Zealand Inc.]]
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* [[The Romantic Novelists' Association]]
  
 
== Publications ==
 
== Publications ==
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* [[Author Hangouts]] - includes author websites and blogs, author group blogs
 
* [[Author Hangouts]] - includes author websites and blogs, author group blogs
 
* [[Events]]
 
* [[Events]]
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* [[Free Romance Stories]]
 
* [[Review Sites]]
 
* [[Review Sites]]
 
* [[Reference Sites]]
 
* [[Reference Sites]]
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* [[Romance And Movies]]
  
 
== Reviewers ==
 
== Reviewers ==
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* [[All About Romance]] ([http://www.likesbooks.com/ All About Romance]) - Huge database of reviews, many discussion boards for readers and the bi-weekly 'At The Back Fence' column.
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See [[Review Sites]] for a list of online reviews. Also see [[Author Hangouts]] for sites that discuss writing and occasional reviews or information about books.
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* [http://blogginginblack.com/ Blogging in Black] - blog of authors as well as readers, reviewers and industry professionals, regular review and other columns concerning [[African-American]] books
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* [http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/ Coffeetime Romance]
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==Terms==
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* [http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/ Dear Author.com]
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*For links to pages with information about terms often used when discussing romance, see [[:category:Romance Terms|Romance Terms]].
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* [[Fallen Angel Reviews]] [http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/ website]
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*For links to pages with information about terms used in connection with the publishing industry, see [[:category:Publishing Terms|Publishing Terms]].
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* [http://www.heartstringsreviews.com/ Heartstrings Reviews]
 
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* [http://www.historicalromanceclub.com/index.html Historical Romance Club]
 
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* [http://www.mystiquebooks.com/Review%20Page.htm Mystique Books] - reviews of Futuristic, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance
 
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* [http://www.paperbackreader.net Paperback Reader] - Regular reviews and discussions of new titles and reviewer favorites. The blog format allows readers to participate in the discussion.
 
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* [http://www.Rakehell.com/ Rakehell.com] - Regency romance community dedicated to supporting the Regency genre. Reviews, articles, & interviews.
 
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* [http://www.roadtoromance.ca/ The Road to Romance reviews]
 
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* [http://www.romancedivas.com/ Romance Divas] - An award winning romance writer's Web site. Book reviews, resources, forums, blog, & more.
 
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* [http://www.romanceincolor.com/ Romance In Color] - a review site with a focus on the [[African-American]] romance
 
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* [http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/ Smart Bitches Who Love Trashy Novels] - Reviews, comments on romance and a lot more. Not a site for those who dislike obscenity.
 
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* [[Sweeter Romantic Notions]] ([http://www.srnreviews.blogspot.com Sweeter Romantic Notions Reviews])
 
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* [http://www.theromancereader.com/ The Romance Reader] - Reviews, interviews with authors and more.
 
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* [http://www.wereallydig.com/romancenovels/index.htm We Really Dig Romance]
 
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* [http://www.writersunlimited.com/ Writers Unlimited] - A writers' community -- a readers' paradise!
 
  
 
== Writers ==
 
== Writers ==
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* [[Author Hangouts]] for sites maintained by authors
 
* [[Agents]]
 
* [[Agents]]
 
* [[Editors]]
 
* [[Editors]]
 
* [[Listservs]]
 
* [[Listservs]]
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== Organizations ==
 
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* [http://www.canadianromanceauthors.com/ Canadian Romance Authors' Network]
 
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* [[Erotic Authors Association]]
 
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* [[Manloveromance]]
 
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* [[Romance Writers of America]]
 
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* [[Romance Writers of Australia]]
 
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* [[Romance Writers of New Zealand Inc.]]
 
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* [[The Romantic Novelists' Association]]
 

Latest revision as of 20:22, 30 July 2022

What? You want more about romance? We have resources for readers and writers.

Awards & Recognitions

Awards are given by various romance industry organizations, by review publications and websites, and writer associations. For a list of awards, go here.

Communities

These are websites that provide a variety of information and forums for readers and writers to interact about romance! See also Author Hangouts for other sites maintained by authors.

Cover Artists

Covers have always been important in romance publishing. As the popularity of eBooks has risen, the need for top graphic designers to create their cover art has expanded.

  • Tuesday Dube` of Purple Ink Graphics and Designs offers custom book covers, website headers, banners, bookmarks, business cards, and other promotional services.

Educational Programs

See also Category:Writing Scholarships for other resources.

Organizations

Publications

Readers

Reviewers

See Review Sites for a list of online reviews. Also see Author Hangouts for sites that discuss writing and occasional reviews or information about books.

Terms

  • For links to pages with information about terms often used when discussing romance, see Romance Terms.
  • For links to pages with information about terms used in connection with the publishing industry, see Publishing Terms.

Writers

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