tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post2423689701566939606..comments2023-11-21T03:24:50.235-05:00Comments on Here be Magic: Fantasy or Paranormal Romance?Jody W. and Meankittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13733607365443126784noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-14238209519959823892010-12-29T03:23:41.041-05:002010-12-29T03:23:41.041-05:00I thought that might be useful. I'm glad I cou...I thought that might be useful. I'm glad I could help. {SMILE}<br /><br />Anne Elizabeth BaldwinAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083766769757259822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-34042282040733528102010-12-27T23:55:45.280-05:002010-12-27T23:55:45.280-05:00Oooh,that's a really good suggestion. Thanks A...Oooh,that's a really good suggestion. Thanks Anne! It looks like Amazon has The Edge slotted as contemporary fantasy. Hmmm....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742618211008888625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-13702424787651067932010-12-27T15:59:25.218-05:002010-12-27T15:59:25.218-05:00Sorry for jumping in late; I'm catching up on ...Sorry for jumping in late; I'm catching up on my blog reader. {Smile}<br /><br />I'm not sure how to classify that story; Fantasy Romance sounds as good as anything. {Smile}<br /><br />However, the description reminds me of Ilona Andrews' The Edge series. I don't know how similar they actually are, of course. Still, when you're ready to query, that series could be a point of comparison, especially if the tones aren't entirely different. {Smile}<br /><br />Anne Elizabeth BaldwinAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083766769757259822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-33969675937794515882010-12-24T15:27:51.560-05:002010-12-24T15:27:51.560-05:00Well, the majority of the story does take place in...Well, the majority of the story does take place in our world. Hopefully it will appeal to readers of both fantasy and PNR. Sometimes I wonder how many readers of fantasy also read PNR and vice versa.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742618211008888625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-57281430388172754432010-12-23T00:38:29.004-05:002010-12-23T00:38:29.004-05:00For me, it would depend on where most of the story...For me, it would depend on where most of the story takes place. If it's in our world, I'd label it paranormal romance. If the other world, fantasy romance. But with it starting in our world, I'd lean toward PNR.Katie Hart - Pinterest Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892763965326103296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-84967471460510348432010-12-22T17:21:05.070-05:002010-12-22T17:21:05.070-05:00Thanks Paris : )I always think of urban fantasy as...Thanks Paris : )I always think of urban fantasy as PNR without the R. But then I really only like the ones that have a strong romantic subplot. LOL.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742618211008888625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-29789366217350376822010-12-22T07:32:59.259-05:002010-12-22T07:32:59.259-05:00Loved the post and the story you've described ...Loved the post and the story you've described sounds great. Since it is set in present day but has a mythological element the only term that comes to mind is Urban Fantasy. I'm looking forward to reading it, whatever they choose to call it:-)Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-3536043990242899372010-12-21T22:42:03.730-05:002010-12-21T22:42:03.730-05:00Thanks! It looks like I have a few more votes for ...Thanks! It looks like I have a few more votes for fantasy romance than PNR. Looking forward to getting to know everyone here in our little corner!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742618211008888625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-38788553571906470042010-12-21T20:13:48.187-05:002010-12-21T20:13:48.187-05:00I agree that the publisher will ultimately make th...I agree that the publisher will ultimately make the decision, but fantasy romance is a safe bet to query with. And I agree with the others who said your story sounds interesting :)Seleste deLaney/Julie Partickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346934576672398786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-1737535151057107482010-12-21T15:05:08.235-05:002010-12-21T15:05:08.235-05:00Great post.
I love your definition of steampunk.
T...Great post.<br />I love your definition of steampunk.<br />The WIP sounds intriguing. Look forward to reading it no matter what it's categorised as.Janni Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979062079450926014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-11386722406251644532010-12-21T09:34:44.860-05:002010-12-21T09:34:44.860-05:00Wonderful post, Eleri, and interesting story idea....Wonderful post, Eleri, and interesting story idea. The concept sounds like a Fantasy Romance to me since your characters cross between dimensions/other worlds. I would label it as such in a query letter. Ultimately, the publisher will decide what marketing label will help sell it the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-36742864477318044402010-12-20T21:40:53.559-05:002010-12-20T21:40:53.559-05:00@Jenny-the Blades of the Rose series is another go...@Jenny-the Blades of the Rose series is another good ex. I'd go w/ historical fantasy but because it's also a romance it fits w/ PNR too. @Tia-I've always thought of fairy tale retellings as a category of their own but historical fantasy makes sense.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742618211008888625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-64155617166687194962010-12-20T20:37:04.561-05:002010-12-20T20:37:04.561-05:00I think fantasy romance would be a safe bet. But I...I think fantasy romance would be a safe bet. But I am strongly tempted by Paranormal Romance as well. In any case, no one would spank you for calling it a fantasy romance.<br /><br />I was really surprised when my fairy tale retelling was classified as a historical fantasy. I didn't know they classified fairy tale retellings that way!Tia Nevitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05489109929908389257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-65527637118683763962010-12-20T18:50:23.180-05:002010-12-20T18:50:23.180-05:00Goodreads is where I have the great label debate w...Goodreads is where I have the great label debate with me, myself and I. One that keeps me confused is whether paranormal romance can be historical, like Zoe Archer's Blades of the Rose series? Somehow, I've gotten it into my mind that PNR is contemporary -- but then, what of steampunk? It has paranormal and SF and history elements (plus adventure and, I prefer, a dash of humour). <br /><br />Eleri, your question could keep my brain circling for days! I love the premise of the story.Jenny Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320451924849353120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-33394243180051469842010-12-20T13:57:49.593-05:002010-12-20T13:57:49.593-05:00@Nicole - I've been calling pretty much any co...@Nicole - I've been calling pretty much any contemporary fantasy with romance a paranormal too. I've just recently begun to question that...or maybe it's more that I've been wondering if that label needs to evolve a little. PNR as a genre has split its seams I think. <br />@Christine - Good point...If the world is compelling in a fantasy I don't necessarily need to like the characters. Not so in a paranormal.<br />@Cindy LOL You've been doing this too long!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742618211008888625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-8331467230833659042010-12-20T11:56:05.243-05:002010-12-20T11:56:05.243-05:00Awesome story concept! My suggestion? Let your pub...Awesome story concept! My suggestion? Let your publisher decide on the label. Odds are they will anyway, despite what you think it is. ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for being the first to post on our shiny new blog!Cindy Spencer Papehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583236494759465431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-7419558304852519292010-12-20T10:35:54.762-05:002010-12-20T10:35:54.762-05:00Great post, Eleri! I'm going to go with Fantas...Great post, Eleri! I'm going to go with Fantasy Romance myself, more because of the fantastical alternate world than anything. Paranormal beings are often found in Fantasy (they exist in Eragon, LOTR, Harry Potter etc. which all still fall neatly into the Fantasy genre).<br /><br />I do see what you're saying about PNR and elaborate world-building, but I think Epic Fantasy tends to take it to a whole other level (than anything created in PNR, that I've ever seen, at any rate). The world JK Rowling created for Harry Potter is bigger than any one character in the series. It's just breathtaking and a character unto itself. I don't see that in Twilight or even in the more complex world of J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood.<br /><br />That's the great thing about Carina, though. It's okay to create a hybrid and sort of mix and match as long as you tell a great story. And you know how much I loved Mercy, so I can't wait to read whatever it is you come up with!Christine Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813598045501650461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-68670634101036261792010-12-20T10:17:40.896-05:002010-12-20T10:17:40.896-05:00Wonderful post!! Your story sounds amazing but I a...Wonderful post!! Your story sounds amazing but I also wouldn't know how to label it. Maybe both?? I tend to only use the term paranormal romance even though my stories contain fantasy elements.Nicole Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535088964454920083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-70807230756731574552010-12-20T10:09:17.106-05:002010-12-20T10:09:17.106-05:00@Taryn - Me too and thanks!
@Barbara- I can see yo...@Taryn - Me too and thanks!<br />@Barbara- I can see your point if by world-building you're talking about the alt. dimension. Otherwise I think PNR world-building can be as complex as fantasy, don't you?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742618211008888625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-9575566878938050192010-12-20T08:39:20.560-05:002010-12-20T08:39:20.560-05:00The story does sound intriguing, and I'd place...The story does sound intriguing, and I'd place it squarely in fantasy romance as a genre. You have the world building going on there that isn't necessarily an ingredient when it comes to paranormal. It's probably a combination, but more a high fantasy concept.Barbara Longleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845828716261403038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-32578631879503896692010-12-20T08:10:02.762-05:002010-12-20T08:10:02.762-05:00Stumped by the labels. But the story sounds intrig...Stumped by the labels. But the story sounds intriguing!Taryn Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11130206764352777367noreply@blogger.com