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Feature Writer: Claire Cowling
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Welcome to Romance Fiction – your guide to great romantic reads. With everything from the romantic greats through to new authors on the romance scene, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Whether you’re into historical romance or chick-lit, category romances or a bit of erotica, you will find it, and more, here. Discover everything, from the history of your favourite genre to the new industry trends.

Our book reviews and regular polls reveal what’s new and what’s hot and tell you what others are reading and what they really think about romantic fiction. Check out author profiles, read up on societies and conferences, and discover how to write a sizzling romance.

Have something to say? Email your thoughts. I look forward to reading your comments.

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Claire Cowling

Review of wife Goes On by Leslie Lehr

In: Chick Lit

Wife Goes On is a wonderful portrayal of women all seeking a second chance at life and discovering the best of relationships - friendship. more...

New Romance Readers Convention

In: Romance Writing Conventions

At last! For all the loyal, diligent romantic fiction readers out there, the inaugural Australian Romance Readers Convention is to be held in Melbourne, in February 2009. more...

Romance Writers of America Conference 2009

In: Romance Writing Conventions

The romantic fiction authors in America have yet another exciting event to look forward to, as the 2009 National Romance Writers of America Conference has its date set. more...

Review of 12-Point Guide to Writing Romance

In: Romance Fiction (general)

Kate Walker's book, 12-Point Guide to Writing Fiction has been re-released. Revised, with added extras, it is an aspiring romance writer's perfect guide. more...

The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella

In: Chick Lit

The Undomestic Goddess, through its unrelenting comedy, teaches everyone an important lesson about working too hard, and of the importance of love in today's manic world. more...

History of the Romantic Novel

In: Romance Fiction (general)

The romance genre as we know it is a far cry from its medieval origins, which was rooted in adventure. So how did romantic literature develop into the genre we recognise? more...

Frenchman's Creek by Daphne du Maurier

In: Historical Romance Fiction

Frenchman's Creek is a stunning novel of romance and adventure - a combination of human sensibilities, well-constructed plot and uneasy emotions. more...

Mills and Boon – a Century of Romance

In: Harlequin Fiction

The Mills and Boon company is one hundred years old. Despite the critics, it continues to grow in popularity and diversity. more...

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Your Favourite Romance Fiction

Romance fiction comes in many guises, and hides itself in other genres, too. What's your favourite kind of romantic read?

Historical romance
Chick lit/mainstream romantic fiction
Catagory romance e.g. Harequin/Mills and Boon
Erotica
Other fiction

Results of Your Favourite Romance Fiction poll

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