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"Fantasy is the only canvas large enough for me to paint on."
~Terry Brooks
"Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze."
~Amanda Cross
The world needs fantasy. It can be an escape from daily life, a means for finding the hero within, a landscape to inspire the imagination. Enter the world of Fantasy. In my newsletters you can expect thorough looks at different aspects of fantasy writing, and a publisher spotlight.
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What is a fantasy without romance? I'm not talking about the cross-genre or Fantasy or Paranormal Romance categories. Look as carefully at the subtle elements. I love a book with a love story. Star Wars has Han and Leia. The Dragon Prince books by Melanie Rawn, one of my favorite series of all time, has a very strong romantic element between Rohan and Sioned. How popular are Lancelot and Guinevere? Robin Hood and Marian?
You don't have to include any sort of romantic relationships in your own writing. There is no rule requiring it. But look for a moment at the benefits. Romantic/emotional conflict for a character will make them more sympathetic, more relatable. I, for one, always find myself wondering if people will get together, looking for any clues that character A likes character B. Sexual tension is priceless in hooking me. These elements open your writing to more people. My mom doesn't normally read fantasy, but will make exceptions if it has a love story. Even my husband has admitted the appeal of romantic conflict.
If you do add some romance, there are some things to remember. Your character growth will need to include the romance. Whether they become more confident, more independent, or open to trust, it needs to be in there somewhere. The love interest should not be what the main character wants but what they need. This can add to the character growth if those aren't one and the same – accepting the fact that this other person fills a need in their life. A love interest doesn't always have to help the main character. Sometimes their very presence will hinder progress. That creates conflict. Conflict is good. Your characters should be larger than life. They must have some admirable quality for the MC to find. And give them healthy relationships. Readers don't want to cheer for an unequal partnership.
Romance has a high potential to create reader impact. There are two sides to this: Happily Ever After, and Tragedy. If the characters hook up in the end, there's a satisfaction, a fulfillment. On the other end, if that character or his/her significant other dies … or cannot be with each other … how much more powerful that will be, knowing they left someone behind. Yes, your reader may cry or throw the book across the room, but that means you did your job. You created emotion. Your reader won't react if they don't care. And romance is one more way to get them to care.
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 Publisher Spotlight
Publisher: RSPublishing
Location: Australia
Website: http://www.rspublishing.com.au/
About: E-publishing site. (from listing in Duotrope's Digest) " Genre: Open, preferred: fantasy/science fiction/mental mayhem/drama.. You know you have written something so good, so brilliant you have even astounded yourself. Metamorphoses manifests, assumptions crumble, the anarchy of the mind, the body, the soul-all awaken, divergent probabilities emerge...and more! If this is you consider RSP. If not do not panic send anyway, everything will be fine. Cross genre friendly. Just no hobbits or anti-Christ. Lucifer of course is another story..."
Guidelines:
 Be sure to read guidelines on website for further guidelines on formatting and submissions.
 email word.doc or PDF as attachment (10MB limit) to lb@rspublishing.com.au
 if unable to email (preferred method), can mail to: Lutz Barz; PO Box 722; Newcastle, NSW, 2300; Australia
Length: no restrictions – anywhere from flash fiction to novels
Payscale: Royalties: 30% for flash fiction, 40% for short stories, 50% for novellas, and 70% for novels.
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Reader Comments
From Ariella : I love fairy tales, so this newsletter really made me smile. Thank you especially for including the link to the Cabinet des Fees website. I am definitely going to try to get something published with them. We'll see what happens. 
I'm glad you enjoyed the newsletter. Good luck with your submissions!
From A thinker never sleeps : Daughter of the Forest is a great read. Excellent re-telling of a classic. On the film front, rent Snow White A Tale of Terror. Many childrens stories were originally intended to frighten children into behaving themselves. Most were action - consequence stories.
Thanks for the movie recommendation. I'll definitely check that one out. You're right in that many early tales taught lessons. Red Riding Hood comes to mind.
From Canmohr : I definitely agree with you that the world needs fantasy. I cannot imagine a world without fantasy, it would be very boring by the way. Great newsletter by the way, im hoping to see more of you
Sincerely Canmohr
Thank you. I'll be around for at least a few more months. 
From faithjourney: I think fairy tales are wonderful for all ages, but wonder if modern society is trying to phase them out. Last summer a friend had a baby, and I couldn't find a fairy tale book for her ANYWHERE. What happened? Bring back Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Jack and the Beanstalk!
It does seem that the target audience has moved to the young adults rather than the children. But if you can't find something in stores, you can always look online. Children's fairy tale books are out there, you just have to find them.
From Cubby  : I really enjoyed your newsletter. And I love the quote: "Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." (~G. K. Chesterton)
~Cubby ")
Thanks! There's a lot of layers to that quote.
Thank you for all the comments. Remember to leave feedback or ideas for future newsletters.
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