By
Eva LeFoy
Dear
Readers,
What
do you think about variations on love?
For
many, many years – too many to count – the standard in the romance world has
been M/F pairings. Love between a man and a woman. For example an Earl and a
gentlemen’s daughter. Or maybe a fireman and the girl that once got away. Or
perhaps even a pirate and a lusty wench! But with the recent release of the
eleventh book in J. R. Ward’s popular Black Dagger Brotherhood, “Lover at
Last,” the newest pairing on the block isn’t M/F. It’s M/M.
With
this book, M/M romance has earned a hardcover spot on bookstore shelves across
America. Although the reviews for this book are mixed, Ward has certainly
opened the doors for M/M writers that will one day follow her. It’s possible M/M
romance will eventually to mainstream. So for romance readers, what does this
change mean?
More books to read! More variety! More options on where and
what to buy!
Of course, Decadent Publishing already offers M/M romance, in
just about every genre imaginable – science fiction, western, contemporary,
paranormal, etc.
They also offer F/F pairings too.
So my question to readers is, what do you read? Are you a
strictly traditional M/F reader, or do your tastes vary? Do you prefer M/M or
are you hooked on ménage? (M/M/F or M/F/F or M/M/M or F/F/F) What stirs your
decision to buy? Is the pairing, or the fact it looks like a really great story?
Personally, I read and write across all genres. I’m a sci-fi
fanatic by nature, so Science Fiction Romance always intrigues me, no matter
what the pairing. Paradoxically,Historicals of any pairing also fill a need. I
love to sink back on the couch on a rainy day and immerse myself in the style
and language of a previous era. Urban Fantasy is another favorite, and
Paranormal Romance. Especially with the Paranormal genre, it’s possible to see
all sorts of love combinations! Readers familiar with those genres already know
this, and hopefully appreciate the diversity.
For other readers, now could be the right time to take the
plunge into new territory. J. R. Ward is a #1 New York Times best seller. I’m
sure she’s taking a risk at alienating some readers with “Lover at Last,” but
undoubtedly a lot of fans will remain loyal.
My first release with Decadent Publishing was Sweet Cravings
– a Contemporary Foodie M/F pairing. For those that read M/M romance, I’ve
already contracted with Decadent Publishing for a 1NS due out later this year.
I’m also self-publishing a F/F serial, the first installment of which will be
out later this month. You can see previews of both on my blog, http://writery.wordpress.com/
Thanks for your comments, and happy reading!
Eva Lefoy
Bio:
Eva Lefoy writes and reads all kinds of romance, and
is a certified Trekkie. She’s also terribly addicted to chocolate, tea, and
hiking. One of these days, she’ll figure out the meaning of life, quit her job,
and go travel the galaxy. Until then, she’s writing down all her dirty thoughts
for the sake of future explorers.
Sweet Cravings:
Riding the waves
of a sugar high, Violet Cunningham seduces the town’s newest pastry chef,
slathering him with whipped cream in his secret kitchen. But all that is made
of sugar melts, and her brazenness vanishes soon after their tryst, leaving her
battling old insecurities about her waistline and appetites, courtesy of her
mother. Positive she’s only made a fool of herself, she’s mortified when her
boss sends her back to sexy Chef Max’s kitchen and into the proverbial frying
pan.
After a red-hot
date, her chef disappears, and Violet’s emotions simmer to a boil, forcing her
to confront the awful truth: there’s more to life than pastry.
3 comments:
I will read any pairing as long as the romance and story is good. If the relationship and exploration of the heart is well written, then the physical form it takes makes no difference to me.
I like to read about all variations, from sweet romances to hot and sexay. It's the difference dynamics between each couple that appeals to me. Congrats on your upcoming releases!
I like to read and write all pairings apart from FF. Definitely all genres. The relationship is ALL. I wondered if Ward would open doors with her MM but from what I've heard, most of the book wasn't about the relationship of the two guys. I wonder if that was her choice or advice from her agent/publisher.
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