Are there any elements of fantasy writing vs. romance writing that make it challenging to combine the genres?
I think the hardest part of crossing any combination of genres is meeting the expectations of multiple sets of readers. People drawn to fantasy and/or romance have their preferences for what will appear in a story or may be turned off by some things. Male and female readers likewise have different tastes in what they read. So the key is to have enough of the elements to please the various groups and genders while also making the concept fresh and unique. I regularly hear from readers that they were surprised by my novel because they didn’t read fantasy/suspense/romance/paranormals, but thought the blend in my novels kept them happily reading. It’s always nice to hear that. What – or who – do you read for fun? Unfortunately I have a huge To-Be-Read pile because of my work and writing deadlines, but I have managed to sneak in a number of books this year. I never fail to read the latest J.D. Robb and also love Jaqueline Carey and Kim Harrison. C.E. Lawrence’s debut thriller, Silent Scream
