It is Sunday morning and I was doing research on Fantasy novels. I always considered myself a paranormal romance author, a very dark one at that but still. Then I sent my novel into agents for Romance. They all declined it with no reason. Than one finally said your book is on the borderline, but I consider it more fantasy then romance.

So I asked myself what is the difference. Am I a fantasy romance author? Well I Wikipedia it and learned that the line between the two were well like the Johnny Cash Song, “I walk the line.” Just in case though there are other writers out there confused on the line here is what I determined makes the difference when writing romance. So are you a paranormal romance or romantic sci-fi/ fantasy.

1. Does you book revolve around this world or another?
a. If it is just this world, then it might be on the romance side (of course romance is the main theme.) In Gone Rogue we have three worlds on earth.
2. Do your characters use strange weapons or clothing
a. For my Gone Rogue the main character has a pair of sunglasses that can see through glamour, even though he has the ability do it himself but unaware of his ability. (If I confused you, read my book)
3. Is your book fluid or more like teleportation pad?
a. My book Gone Rogue is in order but it is set up to keep the action moving. While the paranormal romance novels like Katie MacAlister’s Aisling Grey series is very fluid. (By the way LOVE HER BOOKS)

So pretty much it comes down to if your characters are the only non-human part of the book and they deal with human problems, I consider it is paranormal romance. Now if it is with non-human problems or other realms than count it in fantasy.

I know some authors and writers will disagree with me, but I want to know what they think makes the differences. For now I remain confused and will just read some Sasha White and I know that genre. Erotica!