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Raunchy romance a best-seller

Although it cops a bit of flack in literary circles, romance writing is still number one when it comes to sales. In the United States, romance books account for nearly 50% of all paperback sales, and some of that is flowing back to New Zealand, where romance writing and reading is flourishing. New Zealand romance author Susan Napier makes a living out of romance - she has had more than 30 books published and translated into 20 languages. "Mills and Boon always warns beginner writers not to give up their day jobs, and then they warn writers after a few years not to

Exciting New Unscripted Drama About Romance to Premiere!

The Letters… Rediscovering the Art of Courtship is a dating show with a difference. Using the art of writing love letters, the show follows eight young men who compete for the affections of one woman. In each episode the suitors are challenged to write their way into the woman’s heart. But there’s a twist. The woman never sees what the suitors look like and they only get a sense of her throughout the show, until the last episode. To make things more inspiring – they use pen names. “It’s absolutely fun and romantic!” says producer Hoda Elatawi. “This show gives everyone

Romance writing is serious business

In romance novels you get inside the bedroom door but not down to naming body parts, Hobart romance writer "Melanie Milburne" says. "You are talking about romance, not all the clinical detail. It's not erotica but it is erotic," she said. "I have a reputation for my sensual writing." Melanie Milburne is her pseudonym. The 46-year-old mother of two grown sons, and wife of a medical specialist and former teacher would rather be referred to by her pseudonym when discussing her career. Ms Milburne was at Launceston's High St Adult Education centre yesterday conducting a workshop entitled: How To Write a Romance Novel That

Sassy 63 Year-Old Leader of Romance Co. Gives Passion Tips in New Online Dating Book

Passion Parties® President Pat Davis provides romance tips for mature women re-entering the world of dating in Judsen Culbreth's new book, "The Boomers' Guide to Online Dating." Davis gives advice to help women navigate the difficult process of re-exploring desire and building intimacy with a new lover. To learn suggestions for enhancing passion, visit: (http://www.passionparties.com ). Davis spearheads Passion Parties, North America's largest party-plan company selling sensual products. To re-awaken the senses, Davis recommends that mature women use a topical gel that contains L-arginine, a natural amino acid proven to heighten arousal. "I am a Baby Boomer," said the 63 year-old

Portia refused to romance Jolie over lesbian fears

Actress Portia De Rossi declined the offer of a gay sex scene with sexy siren Angelina Jolie in 1998 TV movie GIA, because she feared she'd have to `come out' as a lesbian. The Australian star, who reportedly hated being part of the Ally McBeal cast when the show went gay, was intent of hiding her lesbian tendencies, when the offer to romance Jolie onscreen came along, and turned down the role, as she felt that her sex secrets would come out if she agreed to play a lesbian on the big screen. "I wouldn't even drive down Santa Monica Boulevard (gay