meredith duran hiatus?

How much do publishers and editors shape public taste? Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Its all likely but it is still speculation on my part. How can the romance community be improved or changed for you? Her debut, The Duke of Shadows, has been translated into thirteen languages and was ranked among the top 100 romances of all time by NPR and All About Romance. This! So, there you go. She blames Anne Boleyn for sparking her lifelong obsession with British history (and for convincing her that princely love. Or, its based on a few like-minded participants on a forum agreeing that something is a trend. Im intrigued with where shes going with this character. I miss historical romances where the protagonists are truly complex or deeply flawed, the premise isnt afraid to stretch the genres boundaries, and the details are thoroughly grounded in the historical setting. Just looking at the first 10 pages of their most recent HR releases, I see a ton of Regency, titled heroes and/or heroines, some Vikings and Medieval, and a smattering of Victorian. I had been waiting and hoping for years that Judith Merkle Riley would publish again and was so saddened years ago when it was announced she had passed on. This article from 2012, not necessarily from a reputable source and maybe outdated, offers an interesting perspective about why former Harlequin Intrigue author, Ann Voss Peterson, broke ties to self-publish: https://jakonrath.blogspot.com/2012/05/harlequin-fail.html. "Deadline ho! She actually wrote on her blog the other day that she doesnt think she is a romance writer anymore. Kris, you are spot on in your assessment regarding some of the major problems in mainstream publishing today. People named Meredith Duran. Heaven Sent, Marrying Stone, Simple Jess, Wild Oats, The Love Charm these were the books that made me realize hey, romance is wonderful. Holy Roman Empire which is modern day Germany which can be tiggering to some people and the last thing I want to do is spend sereval hours day on social media defending myself because someone is pissed off I would rather have the marketing department of a publsiher deal with it. Relational trend spotter. Im wondering if anyone has any information on Meredith Duran, and especially if shes writing under another pen name these days? The same way I have noticed an over abundance of fluffy mystery series in the mystery section that are based around crafts, benign witchcraft or catering, bakeries and other cozy small businesses. The problem is, trends are often just a product of cultural resonance without any rhyme or reason. My favorite book thus far from 2020 is from Sarah Hogle, who I recently learned is in her twenties, and yet her book displayed far-reaching wisdom about what it takes to make relationships work. While some of the writers I enjoyed are younger than I am, like Meredith Duran, I worry that that style is not current enough to attract a twenty something market. It seems that these days most single titles are arround 80k and that means that you can not do as much with the plot as you used be able to do. The reason I miss the still-writing authors more than those who arent writing at all is that I still get that excited feeling when I see a new book coming from an author I used to auto-buy. ELIZABETH DIE AND LEAVE US WITH NO MORE They feel like plays, and I want novels. Sometimes 20-30 hours or even more, for the same price. She had an amazing original voice and a wealth of scholarship behind her books. Ivory had such a unique voice and I havent found anyone like her. And I certainly wont pay that per installment on duos or trilogies with very short books each time. Meredith Duran. So theres that to start with. julie James, I miss her contemporary romances. And I miss authors who may be an image of my youth, they might not work for me anymore, maybe: Iris Johansson (I do not like her crime books, same for others that come up), Judith mcNaught, Catherine Coulter, Tami Hoag, Elizabeth Lowell, Suzanne Brockmann, I just remember my enchantment when a new book came out . I do think in a lot of publishers minds that it may get conflated with sweeter less explicit romance which is not at all the same thing. Heres hoping. are fine. } Today we're discussing Fool Me Twice by Meredith Duran. First, I think skepticism and concrete data seeking are healthy behaviors, but I dont discount the power of observation. For me, unless its an auto-buy writer, I just wont pay $11 for a short novel or novella. Im not saying listening to a book is an inferior experience to reading it, but I do think there are different elements at play for a listener versus a reader. After reading this 50 times I am getting tired of it. Id love to read more by Judith McNaught, Deborah Simmons and Lyn Viehl as well. The more books the better! Ive seen a lot of trends and authors come and go and my personal opinion is that lighter books- in historical romance, not necessarily in other genres like paranormal etc. I cant remember if anyone mentioned Connie Brockway but she was an author I used to enjoy reading. But when I tried one of her contemporaries, it just didnt work for me. Still love them, but esp THATC. The Disappearance of a Fave Author - any info. Mia Vincys books would fit well today, and perhaps Evie Dunmore, though Ive only read one of her books to date. I miss Laura Kinsale, Erin Kellison, and Joanna Bourne. I know we will never agree on this point before Doomsday, but art can definitely exist for arts sake without an inherent agenda beyond pleasure. Ugh I really hope this story structure goes out of style And while I dont have a distaste for time travel per se, I dont like when its clearly used as a way to make what should be a straight-up historical story relevant for a younger reader by throwing in a 21st century protagonist who doesnt really need to be there. On the other hand, it creates a never-ending cycle of the same old stories with just minor tweaks. Also Laura Kinsale. Courtney Milan wrote a novella last year that I enjoyed and she just posted about a new novel coming out by this years end, and so shes still around. Youre right to be wary of claims without concrete evidence, Blackjack, but publishing and other forms of pop culture can be difficult to measure objectively. Its self-published? People are finally realizing that self-published books and indie presses are not only respectable but often put out superior content to the Big 5. shelved 97,149 times Showing 24 distinct works. One main difference though is that they are based out London and that may mean that their view on what is historical is different than in North America. Shes so active on social media that it feels like shes around. I dont mind it in contemporary romance or even a time travel, but I really dislike 19th century bluestocking heroines that write like modern bloggers.. I miss Linnea Sinclair. Is Duranki on hiatus? : Duranki - Reddit Crazy for publishers to expect and crazy for the authors who manage it. Read book one and thought it was fine. They didnt work for me in either format, which is a shame. Unlike the Big 5, KDP books go online at a rapid fire pace. The Perennial Question of the Bad Boy Hero. And Im very grateful for AAR because I may have never known that Meljean Brook was back as Milla Vane. I have also heard that editors all also asking authors to rewrite entire characters to make them more acceptable in some way and other things that seemed to be less about making the book stronger and more about making sure it fit into the mold they wanted. Id call it a variation of the young person interviews old person rather than letting the old person tell her own story trope. I think all it takes is one person to successfully break out with something different to set off a new trend like 50 Shades, Twilight, Outlander and numerous other books that inspired whole genres. I know that is one of the big reasons why a lot of authors dont want anything to do with someones unpublished manuscript and I dont blame them. Her debut, The Duke of Shadows, has been translated into thirteen languages and together with her sophomore book, Bound by Your Touch, was ranked among the top 100 romances of all time in . Meredith Duran is the USA TODAY bestselling author of thirteen novels. She has such a distinct voice and style that I am trying to imagine it in a Medieval. Third, you stated, I suspect theres lots of push back out there dark romances, nostalgia for traditional masculinity, etc., all from books I avoid when reading for pleasure. Like you, I am pleased there are more books centering female agency. But at the same time, I wouldnt necessarily regard traditional masculinity as a form of push back. It could very well be an act of nostalgia as you say, but it could also be because the women who write these stories simply prefer those types of characters. I think publishing is pursuing a general trend, either rightly or wrongly, of pushing lighter, more ironic and sarcastic heroines because either the public wants it or they think the public wants it. I miss Alice Clayton who wrote Wallbanger. But I read the first book in Thomas series in spite of that and thought it was flat with a plot that didnt interest me. Like others have mentioned, her books, along with Judith Ivory and Laura Kinsale, are so grown up, I suppose. The more books the better! Publishers, too often, deal with it, by forcing authors to make alterations, theatrical apologies, or dropping them like a hot potato to make themselves look virtuous. Ive seen too many careers ruined by petty Twitter fights, and I dont think mainstream publishers can or will protect controversial authors from that unless theyve grown financially too big to touch. if (hash === 'blog' && showBlogFormLink) { It was not a bad book (I really dont think Kati is capable of writing a bad book), but there were certain word choices and the way dialogue was presented that I felt were definitely driven by the fact that the book would be HEARD before it would be READ. I wouldnt mind at all if Sherry Thomas wrote historical romances again either though, but I think if memory serves shes staying with the Charlotte Holmes series for at least another couple of years. I cant speak for audiobook sellers and producers since Im not in that game, but you definitely see something similar with erotica e-book pricing scales. Your Wicked Heart (Rules for the Reckless) Related to: Rules for the Reckless | by Meredith Duran | Sold by: Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc. Cole has been been writing a YA series. I have reservations I wont go into here, and quite honestly, think LB is simply jumping on a band wagon. Granted, most people have been really understanding about it, but a number of people outside of the field really dont get it. And the number of authors mentioned on this page who have been cited as saying its hard for them to make a living writing what they like is very concerning. She is the author of twelve novels, all published by Pocket Books. I havent been reading romance long enough to miss a particular author, but I can definitely understand why a number of them disappear. }); Judith A Lansdowne; Marjorie Farrell; Barbara Metzger; Emma Drummond; Paul Detmer Riggs. They need to make a living, but I expect a fair value for my money. Theyre doing their thing to make a living or to satisfy their current writing muse or whatever the case may be. You arent pleased by certain narratives, so you dont have to read them. I also miss Elizabeth Lowell, her westerns (both historical and modern day) were wonderful. Thanks for giving me some insight into how Audible works. They are probably the ones who get loads of meaningless 5* reviews of 10 words or less. However, I would like to know if she is on a permanent hiatus in relation to the IAD series or if she plans on actually release more books. I too miss Anne Calhoun. Some exceptions, yes. Is too much to ask that I can a book that I want to read and yes even write because I am trying to be a part of the solution. Sherry Thomas is one of the best romance writers out there right now, and she has such an original voice. Just wanted to say thank you to all of you and keep the referrals coming! I am anticipating an m/f story rewritten with two men, to be honest. https://jakonrath.blogspot.com/2012/05/harlequin-fail.html, https://justpublishingadvice.com/kindle-scams-are-still-making-easy-money/. I havent noticed anything in recent years by either. I loved her work. After having loved a few of hers in the past, I struggled with the last three as they had themes that didn't really resonate with me. I can understand why some authors said enough and gave up. And yet, when I first returned to romances over a decade ago after a long break, I found the genre at large teeming with light-hearted books with fairly one-dimensional characters. by Meredith Duran. Now, either these authors have stopped writing in this genre, have retired altogether, or write at a much, much slower pace. I find a trend for me is when two or three books in a row arent working, and then I become reluctant to keep reading when the next new book arrives. I would love to read a great historical romance set in some time period other than the 19th century for a change! And yet, many if not most of the authors I read are reviewed her. A lot of authors also wont read fanfiction of their work for fear of being accused of plagiarism. I also believe she had a bout with cancer. I reread The Roselynde Chronicles occasionally. But the concern is, sadly, reasonable. I am perhaps a little naive about the online community as I dont get involved with social media, e.g. There are too many variables to make that claim, not to mention Amazon isnt the only game out there (believe it or not). (I hope this doesnt end up a double post! (I know she shut down her blog, but before she did, I believe if I remember correctly she mentioned that it was not profitable for her to publish and she could make more money and be under less stress as a ghostwriter. I hope they finally get their story because I found them interesting. The Sins of Lord Lockwood (Meredith Duran) p.1 Global Archive Did publishers study what was selling well in their lines and decide it was the most profitable? My phone is being annoying.). At the same time, the plots are both slow and dense. But, I could be wrong. I absolutely love her writing and am beyond curious to read her take on a Medieval setting. This is last major publisher that does Medieval and they just had a Biltz for just Medieval, Viking and Highlander stores so it seems like they are really trying to expand in that direction. Profile. Calhouns radio silence is particularly troubling because she shut down all of her social media accounts and has been completely out of the Romancelandia loop. Its my personal observation that the books publishers are choosing and pushing are more generic titles with lighter themes set in mostly 19th century England or Europe.. I dislike her Charlotte Holmes series very much and I wish shed at least alternate between that and HR novels. @meredithduran is on Instagram 546 people follow their account Servios. The same with books for many a reader. I found heroines from over a decade ago to be sorely lacking. It wasnt about Torie, and that makes me sad. And thats totally fine, but there arent authors who have replaced the type of writing they represent. I reread The Blue Sword and The Hero and the Crown a few years ago and was, again, agog at their greatness. So I get to explore and perhaps find new reads by old favorites. Sphere of Influence: Boundaries of 1976 plus Country Club Park, California Golf Club, and . Laura Florand, especially since she took a hiatus (which I understand, life happens and is complicated, but I want to maaaaybe have a tentative year for that book) before the final book in her La vie en Roses series, which also has a twist Ive been wanting to read about for a while,now. Im curious to know more about why light fiction focusing on light-weighted female characters is a trend., I dont mind it in contemporary romance or even a time travel, but I really dislike 19th century bluestocking heroines that write like modern bloggers., This! I hope that the influnce of Harlequin Historicals rubs off on to the AVON books and not the other way around because I really would hate to see them turn into Regency only publisher. I hear that the pusbliers what diversity if they want that they want that to take place need to allow the longer books because you can do things like have diverse settings more context to explain things and to explore issues that can come up and to have more interesting stories with richer storytelling in general. That Scandalous Summer (Rules for the Reckless Book 1) I know you probably dont read my posts anymore, but there are a few points I would like to address that you mentioned. Joanna Bourne is not a young girl and tends to write about quite young heroines, but their voices are anything but immature so its not about the age of the protagonist either. Yes, I follow Stuart on social media. Im definitely with you on this issue. Such lovely tales about ordinary people doing ordinary things. Theres damn lies. Wonderful supporting characters, especially the crazy servants and the animals. Since 2007 no full length book like the ones I mentioned has been released. I miss historical romances where the protagonists are truly complex or deeply flawed, the premise isnt afraid to stretch the genres boundaries, and the details are thoroughly grounded in the historical setting. Here's what Blythe had to say: "For me, it's all about the hero - he was completely delicious. I have brought this up many times before, and often received backlash for saying it. And as others have said, there are some authors who are still writing but whose work isnt what it once was, and I miss them, too. mon - fri 8.00 am - 4.00 pm #22 beetham gardens highway, port of spain, trinidad +1 868-625-9028 I think the thing I miss the most isnt a particular author as much as its a type of historical romance. Her other books include RITA award winner Fool Me Twice and her February 2017 release, A Lady's Code of Misconduct, which was called one of the best romances of the year by BookList and Amazon, and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus, the latter of which opined: This book weaves its spell so thoroughly that the most fortunate reader will be the one who has time to read the entire thing in one sitting. H. MEREDITH DURAN blames Anne Boleyn for sparking her lifelong obsession with British history. I may have come across as a bit harsh, but I actually do like the Harlequin Historical line. I did try to find more about her some time ago and I dont think she wrote another book, at least under this name. The articles are there, but the design isnt. (Granted, your average erotica short is 5,000 words, but KDP still considers a short story a book.). I base this on a range of factors, including my own reading and observations but author interviews and social media accounts and some recent scholarships on representations of masculinity. Im not on Twitter, but I understand Stein has tweeted that she is still writing but went through a bad case of writers block. Grey's Anatomy Will Return To ABC After A Break, With Meredith Sharing Self-publishing too seems to help allow more authors to write the kinds of books they want. She enjoys collecting old etiquette manuals, guidebooks to nineteenth-century London, and . Thanks, Dabney. Sure, they talk a great deal about diversity, originality, and whatnot, but their HR catalog tends to neatly fit the status quo- with some exceptions, of course. I was thrilled to see the news of Loretta Chases next book but at the same time, Im nostalgic for a year (like the early 2010s) when Duran, Grant, Thomas, and Chase each had a book coming out & they were the commanding presence in historical romance. I get a quick flash of it, and then it reverts to scripts and gobbledegook. Fool Me Twice (Rules for the Reckless, #2), A Lady's Code of Misconduct (Rules for the Reckless, #5), Luck Be a Lady (Rules for the Reckless, #4), That Scandalous Summer (Rules for the Reckless, #1), The Sins of Lord Lockwood (Rules for the Reckless, #6), Meet the Authors of This Season's Swooniest Romances, Squeezed: Why Our Families Can't Afford America. Several of you commented how much you miss her work and shared your hopes that she'll return to writing romance. I seem to recollect a family tragedy set her back several years ago. What dont you like about the Charlotte Holmes series? I definitely agree with you about installments as a money grab. Its one thing if writer such as Elizabeth Darrell DIE and leave us with more of their excellent story telling skill, but just to quit on us..so sad. Those kind of questions keep me up at night. And at a furious pace. Duran is not the only beloved romance writer who stopped-at least for now-penning love stories. For me, the books are about $11. Likewise, I try to be a critical reader myself and check my own biases if I find that Im making assumptions about groups, including based on age. Burnout is a very real thing, as is disillusionment. The Meljean revival has been wonderful and encouraging. See if your friends have read any of Meredith Duran's books. The link is below, I miss Pamela Morsi. There are definitely Amazon scams out there, including plagiarism as you mention. So she is writing but in a different genre, at least for this one. I'm wondering if anyone has any information on Meredith Duran, and especially if she's writing under another pen name these days? And availability often shapes most peoples choices. She had a lot of life trials and serious depression. There is the book that will be out in December and one more after that. A Lady's Code of Misconduct | Book by Meredith Duran | Official I miss Anne Stuart and even though she is revising old classics, I still miss new original books from her. Her first m/m romance is out in a couple of weeks with two powerhouse and incredibly popular narrators but it sounds like its the same old plot. is meredith duran still writing - storiiu.com And yes, speculation, opinion, observation, etc. I tried with work because at least I thought I had chance though I think that it may have been too long and complicated for the word count. It may be harder for authors who want longer books, more complex stories or more conflicted heroes and heroines to make a living if they are going against what is hot or trendy. News - Meredith Duran Amazon.com: Meredith Duran: Kindle Store . prattville mugshots released; stevens model 87a aftermarket stock; doraville marta station to airport schedule; british female tv drama actresses. I dont believe in any hierarchy of quality in fiction, but I think each of the others above brought a literary sensibility to their work. Linnea Sinclair (sfr, I havent seen a new one in a decade) Listening to characters supposedly conversing in a pub or bar without hearing background chatter or clinking glasses its just plain weird!! She had outlined the Spymaster books pretty thoroughly before she had even written them because she knew what was happening in Forbidden Rose etc before it was published. Likewise, not sure if Patricia Wright is still alive. While Im sure there are some scammers in the bunch, a number of these authors are legit powerhouses who can work at a punishing pace while chasing after dollars and cents. It seems like all the books were longer. Ive read some of their historicals, including some by Beverly Jenkins, and thought they covered more time periods and places than Harlequin. I also miss the days of really digging into a long, meaty read. Happily, her newest effort really worked, and I . I have to be careful though not to push this trend notion too far in my own mind because I suspect theres lots of push back out there dark romances, nostalgia for traditional masculinity, etc., all from books I avoid when reading for pleasure. Someone already mentioned her but Ill second Suzanne Brockmann. San Bruno restaurant shooter arrested - smdailyjournal.com And, in the meantime, Ill console myself with all the wonderful contemporaries that have come out recently and hunt down every obscure, out-of-print historical I can get my hands on. And how sad, yet understandable, if true. Im glad to know Joanna Bourne is working on something new. This is true in a number of genres, and especially striking in traditionally published juvenile literature. Someone believes something is a trend without evidence and voila, its a trend. I dont necessarily believe that books are shorter today if you take into consider self-publishing, for instance. Audios are expensive, and I dont like being asked to pay full price for a 4 hour book when most books are 8 hours plus. I miss Cara Mckenna, Charlotte Stein, Eve Dangerfield and Emma Holly :(. Just look at the top male movie stars from 20 years ago or 10 compared to now. Many of my favorite and much missed authors have already been mentioned (Laura Kinsale, Jennifer Crusie, Cecilia Grant, Connie Brockway). var showBlogFormLink = document.getElementById('show_external_blog_form'); I miss Lynn Viehl, too. At least now between blogs, twitter and other readers one can glean some kind of answer or update. ), https://allaboutromance.com/participant/dgrinnan/. I also miss Cara McKenna and Charlotte Stein. ( 73 ) $4.99. Amazon.com.au: Meredith Duran: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle Prices dont normally drop on Audible except for special sales, but they do combine duos, trilogies, and even series into one unit fairly often, but it may take a few years. I will try it again, however. I thought I would post this here as a number of authors mentioned below including Anne Stuart and Jennifer Crusie are included in these interviews The Australian Romance Readers Association on YouTube have a ton of new interviews with so many favorite authors Including Nalini Singh, Amanda Bouchet, Jayne Anne Kremtz, SEP, Anne Stuart, Jennifer Crusie, Suzanne Brockmann and more. It often feels like a money grab on the part of these CR authors, and I resent that.. Impenitent social media enthusiast. Kincaid who is also on hiatus for the past few years so I guess that could suggest that theres family stuff going on. img.scaleToMaxWidth(385); Books by Meredith Duran (Author of The Duke of Shadows) - Goodreads Where are the next installments of the famous IAD series by Kresley Cole? The last time this poll was held (2007), The Duke of Shadows was a typewritten manuscript languishing under a bed. She is the author of eleven novels, all published by Pocket Books. Are you basing your views though on any data or scholarship, or is this just your general sense? I really wish Cecilia Grant had written more romance novels. I tried it for a while, but I found most choices to be pretty lame so I cancelled. Couldnt make it through the next two. So many series would abruptly stop or authors would just disappear off of the shelves with no explanation. It often feels like a money grab on the part of these CR authors, and I resent that. Meredith Duran is a USA Today bestselling novelist and RITA award winner. Sorry for typos.

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