February 28th, 2010 — About
It has come to my attention that some readers of Love Romance Passion are unaware of certain features here. In case you also were unawares, I have compiled and shared them below.
Book Reviews:
You have the standard book reviews, but did you know that Love Romance Passion provides a space for guest reviews and advance review copies? You can submit your book reviews directly to me or through the submission form. Authors and publicists promoting review copies can email me at reviewromancenovel@yahoo.com with an inquiry. Learn more about review requests and Love Romance Passion's policies under advertising.
Movie Reviews:
Occasionally, I review movies. I tend to share the newest viewings, which can mean current theatrical releases. Just as I can't read all the romance books out there, I can't watch all the romantic movies. Readers are welcome to share their movie opinions through the submission form outlined earlier.
Interviews:
There are several types of interviews at Love Romance Passion. The first is the author interview, which you see the most of around here. Another form of the author interview is the Kiss and Tell blog series. Any romance or erotica author may submit an article to it by emailing me. Lastly there are the Between the Sheets interviews with professionals related to the romance industry, but aren't necessarily authors. So far Love Romance Passion has featured model and audio book narrator interviews; we would love to have you too!
Guest Bloggers:
Many guest bloggers here at Love Romance Passion are authors. I love having them here and I hope you do as well. I am always looking for guest bloggers, and you don't have to be an author to contribute.
Carnivals:
Carnivals are a newer feature. They come out every Sunday. I have three in rotation right now to which bloggers can submit related articles. They are: love of movies, author love , and romancing the novel. Currently offline as interest seemed to be small.
Reader Highlights:
A brand new feature that does exactly what it says, highlight readers who've made an impression on the blog: on the stage and behind the curtain.
Forum:
Love Romance Passion also has a forum for readers, authors, and bloggers. This tucked away feature deserves some attention! You can register here. Currently offline as interest seemed to be small.
Book Store:
This is an ebay run book store that helps readers find romance books in print and audio format. It's also a great way to contribute a little towards the running of this site.
LRP's Best:
LRP's Best is where I pull from regular circulation, the blog posts I find most interesting and fun to share with new comers and regulars.
On Youtube:
Love Romance Passion’s Youtube channel is under construction. I soon hope to use this feature to share with everyone videos from guest bloggers, authors, readers, and more. If you make a video and want it to appear on LRP's channel upload file to http://www.mediafire.com/ and email me the link.
On Twitter:
I am on twitter. I share links to contests and articles I am reading and enjoying from other blogs. You can find me at reviewromance.
On Facebook:
Love Romance Passion is on Facebook twice. First as a hobby group and second as a Network blog.
Originally posted 2009-06-25 20:45:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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March 25th, 2009 — Links and Challenges, News
It's past midnight - that makes it the next day right? I just couldn't wait to share these amazing blogs!
Get your pointer fingers ready to click on some great sites. I fully expect you to spend a few hours getting sucked into their blog posts. Don't forget to bookmark!
Without further ado here's the next ten blogs in our countdown of the Top 50 Romance Blogs:
- Much Cheaper Than Therapy- No, they're no psychologists, they're a group of authors blogging for our enjoyment.
- Night Owl Romance- Book reviews, excerpts, chats, and more. Be sure to check out the main site also!
- Racy Romance Reviews- Reviews, reflections, and commentaries on the genre. Jessica tends to write with a slant toward feminist ethical criticism.
- Ramblings on Romance-
Katiebabs Kristie is like me addicted to reading, reviewing and writing. lol 
- Reading Adventures- Marg enjoys lots of genres but mainly Historical Fiction, Romance, Cozy Mysteries and Young Adult fiction
- Reading Romance Books- Written by lovers of the romance genre who like to read and give their opinions.
- Rip My Bodice- Reclaiming the term bodice ripper one book review at a time!
- Risky Regencies- The original, riskiest, and forever friskiest Regency Romance Blog.
- Romance Author Buzz- A romance reader's musings about books and authors.
- Romance Bandits- Stories that will steal your heart. Viewpoints from a number of 2006 Golden Heart finalists on life, love, romance, the writing industry and various forms of chocolate.
I've been getting some good recommendations from readers - keep them coming! I'm going to build another list out of your favorites that didn't make the original Top 50 list!
Top 50 Continued:
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March 23rd, 2009 — Links and Challenges, News
Romance, I can't get enough of it. I'm constantly surfing the internet subscribing and looking into new blogs geared toward romance novels and the genre.
I've compiled a list of fifty blogs that I think readers and authors of romance should watch this year.
In this list there are group blogs, single author blogs, review blogs, news blogs, publisher blogs, and more. There were so many to choose from it was hard to settle down to just fifty! I'm sure you can imagine the struggles I went through... getting distracted by heroic hunks everywhere!
Since fifty blogs all at once is too much information overload, I'm breaking the list down into single sized servings of 10. Less calories that way. Haha.
In this list, the blogs are presented alphabetically.
- Access Romance- Where Readers and Authors Connect.
- Alien Romance- Group blog by authors of SFR, Futuristic, or Paranormal romances with aliens.
- All About Romance- Romance news and commentary from the staff of AAR.
- Austenprose- A daily celebration of the brilliance of Jane Austen’s writing.
- Avon Romance- We know what women want.
- Beyond Her Book- Publishers Weekly on romance novels.
- Bitten by Books- Get book reviews for all types of paranormal fiction, urban fantasy and horror.
- Book Thingo- Reading (mostly) romance books down under.
- Casablanca Authors- Sourcebooks authors talking about books, writing, and romance.
- Coffee Time Romance- Opinionated book lovers giving honest book reviews, hosting author events including chats and interviews.
If you think I've missed an important blog do share! Where do you love to hang out on the internet?
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February 1st, 2009 — News
Win some (teen?) romance books at the Book Muncher by submitting your own Valentine poem: 20 lines or less. Here's mine:
Ode to My Valentine
Oh sweetest berry, thou has ripened well,
Summer’s blossom has made thee taste like ambrosia,
Thy juice is as dark and rich as the finest wine,
I kiss thee once and yearned,
Thou has tantalized my every sense,
Ardently I seek thy secret pleasures,
I vow to cherish thee and make thee cheery,
Wouldst you love me, oh sweetest berry,
And be my Valentine?
In other news, it's tough being a writer. Lots of romance writers experience what is known at "genre shame" and they shouldn't. Look at the statistics - more romance is bought than all the rest of the genre choices out there. If you make it as a romance author that's definitely something to brag about.
Who's more romantic? Men or women?
From The Times:
Yes, and they put their dignity and their reputations at risk for it, writes Oliver Roberts.
Women get so offended when you say that men are the more romantic sex, when, really, they should feel complimented by it.
What do you say about that?
Review Highlight:
My Friend Amy poses an very different view than more people have about assigned reading. I'm with her about 90% of the way and then I remember... Tess of D'Ubervilles... (scroll to bottom to read my comment.)
Happy February! Go Superbowl teams! (That's right I don't care who wins lol)
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