Comments on: Are Romance Writers More Likely To Live Happily Ever After?

By: Tuscan Capo

Tuscan Capo — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:03:00 +0000

When I read dedications like that I tend to believe the authors are really that happy with their mates. Maybe I’m just a romantic at heart? Who knows, but its better than reading something like inspired by the worst f*ck this side of the mannequin at Macy’s. Now that would make me wonder…

By: Jennifer McKenzie

Jennifer McKenzie — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:48:37 +0000

I dedicated one book to my husband because he told me the story that kicked off the idea. But for the most part, authors that guide me through the writing moments get my dedications. Some stay the same, some change. Editors get the nod because they’ve had to deal with me and the story more than anyone else.
As far as an HEA being a requirement? Um no. I think romantic fiction only requires one thing. Imagination. My husband is NOT like my heroes. Our marriage is not a topic for my fictional bedroom scenes.
I don’t know that the romance writing and divorce rate is connected. Relationships are complicated and authors are no more likely to be able to “figure it out” than the rest of the population.

By: Ann Bruce

Ann Bruce — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:55:39 +0000

I don’t do dedications. I’m not that type of person. One day, though, I might do something along the lines of the following:

“To XYZ, thanks for chapter ten” where XYZ are the initials of the hero.

Just to throw readers off because I am THAT type of person.

By: Venus Vaughn

Venus Vaughn — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:45:56 +0000

When I do get published, I plan a dedication to my husband.

It’ll read as lovey-dovey to those who don’t know us. But the truth is there’s a statement underneath the obvious that will make sense only to us and our friends.

You can’t believe everything you read. And you certainly can’t take it at face value.

By: Destiny Blaine

Destiny Blaine — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:11:25 +0000

I thought all romance authors married the epitome of male perfection. You know, the kind of guy who serves up breakfast in bed and plans romantic weekends (a couple of times each year). These are the men who provide endless plot ideas along with some fantastic dialogue for pillow talk. Was I wrong?

Hugs!
Destiny

P.S. This post is dedicated to the man I love. Without him, blogging tonight would not have been possible. )

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:49:57 +0000

If the book was a guide to a healthy and happy marriage, than maybe, just maybe, I would give a hoot. But a work of fiction? Nope. Don’t care.

By: AztecLady

AztecLady — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:32:37 +0000

“in spite of”

Ouch!!!

(love it)

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:08:43 +0000

This doesn’t strike me as a reliable way to get the information you seek. Would anyone really fess up to glossing the truth on this issue?

As a person who has been the subject of such dedications (not in the romance genre, alas), I am positive every word is the unvarnished and complete truth.

The best dedication I ever saw was a former colleague’s who “dedicated” his first book to his ex-wife with the words “in spite of” before her name.

By: Angelia Sparrow

Angelia Sparrow — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:51:35 +0000

I don’t dedicate. I do acknowledge.
My Mudd got an acknowledgment in my latest for aid in world-building. He won’t get one in the next, because he didn’t help much.

By: K. Z. Snow

K. Z. Snow — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:51:10 +0000

Well, let’s look at the slightly tarnished flipside of this coin. Maybe there are some romance writers who weave tales to compensate for their own lack of that HEA. You know — vicarious satisfaction and all that.