As posted earlier, Lynne Connolly discussed the nature of class in the Historical Romance. What does that mean for the audience? Why are there more earls, marquis and dukes than anything else? How accurate is the social history that’s being written in historicals? These are all valid questions and Lynne, being a writer of historicals, [...]

It seems that the romance market is changing on both sides of the Atlantic. The UK market for romance means, to most readers, Mills and Boon. After M & B (part of Harlequin)’s fabulous exhibition last year to celebrate 100 years of existence, it seems that UK agents and publishers are finally realising that romance [...]

by Lynne Connolly Last week my editors got busy. I can’t say I’m sorry, because it’s one step nearer publication, but still, editing isn’t my most favorite job of all. I got: