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Trash.  Smut. Filth. These are words people have used to describe romance novels. Why do some people insist on using derogatory terms to describe (and therefore define) the genre of romance? If you ask those same people what type of person reads a romance novel they will say ‘bored housewives’. Excuse me! Nothing could be further from the truth! Romance readers are educated. According to statistic on the Romance Writers of America website, 42% of romance readers have a bachelor’s degree or higher. And, whether working in the work place or staying at home, we romance lovers have busy fulfilled lives. So, I ask you, how can those of us who love to read romance change the image of the romance novel?

It seems the people who bash romance novels are people who do not read them. Yet, they lump all romances into one category. The category: Trashy. Because of their lack of knowledge, no matter what the subgenre of romance whether historical, contemporary, western etc it seems these people think romance books are filled with nothing but sex. If they took the time to delve into a romantic book, they would see romance novels are much more than that. They would see romance novels are stories that celebrate the alluring love relationship between a man and a woman. They are stories with intriguing character conflicts and, of course, happy endings which propagate the notion that love conquers all.

Take my historical novel Slave Girl. Slave Girl by Sheniqua Waters is a tantalizing story of a young Egyptian beauty who is kidnapped from the banks of the Nile River and sold into slavery. She is placed on an auction block in Constantinople and sold into a Turkish harem. Once there, she must deal with harem politics and jealousy from the other women when she becomes their Master’s, Kudar al Numan’s, favorite. Our hero, Kudar, must overcome tradition, distance and other obstacles to be with the woman he loves. While Slave Girl does contain some ravishing love scenes that is not what the story is about.  Is it possible to get those who don’t read romance to stop viewing the genre in negative terms and start viewing the genre in a different light? How can we get general audiences to see the genre of romance as one of love, hope and optimism?  What do you think? Is it possible to change the image of the romance novel? 

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“Do you promise to love and cherish each other as long as you both shall live?”…Undoubtedly you have heard these words uttered by a minister at a wedding ceremony. This line is then followed by the bride and the groom both saying “I Do”. Think of the couples you have known in your life. Think of your own experience. Has there been someone special in your life who you’ve loved. Has that relationship lasted a lifetime? I ask you, “Is it possible to be in a committed relationship with the person you love and have the relationship last for a lifetime?”

 

In today’s busy society it seems to be hard for love relationships to last. Is it true that no relationship lasts forever? Or does it just seem that way? I wonder why it seems finding your soul mate and being with that person for a lifetime is so hard to do. Is it because there are so many distractions around us such as work, television, children and the internet? Or is it that people are different than they used to be? Or maybe men and women are the same as they’ve always been. However, now because of education and financial independence individuals are better able to act on their desire to move on if a relationship hits a rough patch. What do you think?  Is it possible to be in a committed relationship with the person you love and have the relationship last for a lifetime? And, if you think it is possible, why does it seem so hard for couple to stay together? Tell me, what do you think?

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Food For Thought

recipe sent in by Wendi Felter

Category: Cocktails     

Name: Slave Girl

Ingredients :

- 1 1/2 oz vodka

- 4 oz guava juice

- 1 splash cranberry juice

- 1 dash orange juice

  Use a "In glass" for Slave Girl drink recipe

 

Add all ingredients to a highball glass, roll, and serve.

Serve in: "Highball Glass"

Garnish: No

Ingredients: vodka. guava juice. cranberry juice. orange juice.

- For those of us who don't drink alcohol, does anyone know a good substitute that can be used in this cocktail instead of vodka?

 

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I loved Slave Girl! It was very intriguing and kept my attention. Hopefully there will be a follow up book...Slave Girl 2???- (Angel Knight - Fresh Fiction)

(Slave Girl) was hot!! So much passion. The details of the time period and history, culture was very detailed. (lisamd29 - All Romance E-books)


This book..Slave Girl...was a wonderful read. I love how the author wrote in detail... This made the story much more realistic. It's a great time period, and for anyone who loves historical romance, it's a must read. (Nking05 - All Romance E-books)

(Slave Girl was) A captivating historical romance that keeps you turning the pages til the very end! Great read!(K. Matthews - Amazon.com)

 

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