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Please submit to the lowest possible subcategory, i.e. if your site is a fansite dedicated to a specific author, submit to the Author letter category per the author's last name (or the author's subcategory if they have one), or to the (subgenre)/Authors cat if applicable.
Descriptions: please indicate what your site contains, i.e. subgenre-specific content, forums, image galleries, title lists or suggested reads, links collections, articles and columns, interviews, etc. These items are often the links to individual pages or sections of your site, and will guide ODP editors in category placement. |
This subcategory is dedicated to sites about romance novels, i.e. promoting romance fiction books and writing. Key elements are a pair of individuals in a monogamous relationship ending in a happily ever after. This genre is also closely linked with Women's Fiction.
Romance novels are most often printed in one of three formats:
categories (shorter format with limited shelf time of about one month - i.e. Harlequin, Loveswept, Mills & Boon, and Silhouette) single titles (longer format with multi-month shelf time) e-books
Romance novels come in several subgenres, some of which have additional sub-subgenres:
African-American a.k.a. Multicultural Contemporary (Chick-Lit and Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Sports, Western) Historical (Americana, Medieval, Native American, Regency, Scottish, Western) Inspirational a.k.a. Christian Paranormal (Faerie, Futuristic, Ghost, Psychic, Shapeshifter, Time Travel, Vampire, Witch) Teen a.k.a. Young Adult
Additionally, romances are rated on a scale from "sweet" (little or no sex) to "spicy" (erotic romance). Sites featuring or about erotica should be submitted to the appropriate category in Adult.
Sites about romance novels featuring at least one lead African-American character (hero, heroine, or both). This subgenre is sometimes also referred to as Multicultural.
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Please format your title as [lastname, firstname]. In the description it is helpful if you can give an idea as to the subgenre written (contemporary, historical, paranormal, multicultural, inspirational), whether they are single title or categories, and/or the name(s) of series written. Also, please briefly describe what can be found *on* the site (i.e. sample chapters, recipes, link pages, backlist titles, etc.).
Example:
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Includes official romance author sites and fan sites dedicated to a single author and their respective works.
This category is for romance fiction websites message boards.
Sites discussing romance novels set during present day.
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Sites containing contests for an individual romance author should be submitted to the appropriate Romance Authors category. |
This category is for romance fiction websites that contain contests or giveaways for multiple romance authors.
| Sites with adult content as defined in the Adult Guidelines are not accepted here. Please submit them to the appropriate subcategory within Adult. |
The romance novel industry is well known for its "clinch" covers. Found here are sites focusing on romance fiction cover models, artists, and surrounding discussion.
This category is for websites listing upcoming or reviews of romance fiction events, such as conventions, booksignings, monthly meetings.
Sites discussing romance novels set during a "historic" period. Common subgenres include Americana, Celtic, Medieval, Regency (Historic single title and Traditional), and Westerns.
For sites about inspirational romance books.
This subcategory is for articles about romance genre fiction.
Sub-genre of romance dealing with science fiction, fantasy, time-travel and horror elements.
| Bookclubs, please note your location in your description: city & state/province if in US, Canada, or Australia; city & country if outside. |
This category is for websites of romance fiction reading groups.
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Please submit only sites where trading romance books is the primary focus. Sites whose primary focus is on selling romance novels should be listed under Shopping. |
This category is for websites trading romance fiction.
This category is for websites for romance fiction writers or readers webrings.
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