Fact or Fantasy?
I once contacted a source at a history museum, introducing myself as a writer of historical fiction. The gentleman replied, “Isn’t ‘historical fiction’ a contradiction in terms?”
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Myths About Writing Romance
MYTH: Romance writers are glamorous and elegant, and work in perfumed parlors while wearing boudoir pumps and feather boas.

FACT: The official uniform of the RWA is chocolate-stained sweatpants with thick white socks. The computer might be located anywhere in the house, usually someplace crowded and inconvenient, like on top of the microwave.
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The Day My Prince Called
I was sitting at my computer, working on my second book like a good do-bee, when the phone rang. I sighed and thought "Sales call" and resolved to give him two seconds to get to the point.
"Hello, Celeste, this is Mr. Editor from Respectable Publishing. I've read your manuscript and I liked it very much, and I'd like to make an offer on it."
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What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding?
My brother ought to know better. He owns two bookstores, after all. But, as informed as he is, he still uses the term "bodice ripper" in reference to romantic fiction.
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