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We continue to get deeper into Autumn! The leaves are in full change, Facebook is filled with pictures of the leaves turning, and Starbucks is selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes off the shelves faster than you can say "I miss summer."
Here in LA, they voted to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day. It started in Berkeley and is also celebrated in Seattle, Albuquerque, and Denver. It is meant to honor the indigenous Peoples of the land. 4 states don't celebrate Columbus Day: Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, and South Dakota. In 1971 Columbus Day was accepted as a federal holiday designated for the 2nd Monday of October. While I see the values of both views, I hope you find time to enjoy the holiday and time off with your family.
October is a busy month. It's breast cancer awareness month, national pizza month and Oktoberfest ends. I went to Oktoberfest once in Munich when I was stationed in Germany. Yes, there was a lot of beer! There was awesome foods, rides, and the place was packed! It was a fantastic experience for the time and place. It's been around since 1810 and over 6 million attend annually. (I told you it was packed!) I bet many a romance got a start in Oktoberfest.
Of course, Halloween ends the month off in a bang! So this letter, I thought I'd explore the appeal of paranormal romance.
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Paranormal romance is a very popular subgenre of romantic fiction. It finds its roots in gothic fiction. (Victoria Holt, anyone?))
Elements of gothic fiction include spooky castles or mansions, secrets, and events that, while appear supernatural, have very natural causes. (that's the gothic twist!) In a paranormal romance, however, events occur that are outside the range of natural explanations, thus allowing for the supernatural.
Common the paranormal genre are those entities of a "fantastic" or "otherworldly" nature – vampires, witches, shape shifters, and werewolves. Stories that feature characters with psychic abilities such as telekinesis or telepathy are also included in the paranormal.
Two "series" with enormous paranormal romantic elements are the "Twilight" series, and "True Blood." Some might argue the Harry Potter series has paranormal romantic elements, but I would say, that series is more a blend of paranormal/fantasy elements and while there is a touch of romance, it's not until later, and it's not what drives the story.
I would venture to speculate the modern day appeal of paranormal romance started with Dracula. It was a 1897 novel written by Bram Stroker. There have been a lot of "spins" on Stroker's tale. I remember the 1992 movie with Gary Oldman. However you spin it though, with the revival of Dracula, the paranormal romance genre accelerated. Nowadays, you can find many romances by various authors which explore this genre.
Question for you: What's your favorite paranormal author/series/movie?
OKTOBERFEST
We believe the fest started with the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to his princess, Therese on 12 OCT 1810 in Munich. The citizens of the town were invited to attend the festivities in front of the city gates. These fields in front of the gates soon became known as Theresienwiese. There were parades, dances, horse races, carnival games and booths - both beer and food. Every year the event occurred and soon it became more than just a wedding celebration. It celebrated Bavarian culture and by the mid 1800's came to be known as Oktoberfest.
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Dandelion Man 
I do know how to sew but I don't do it much. My wife loves to sew. She makes quilts and alters clothes for our nieces and nephews.
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Question #1 What's your favorite romance movie set in the fall? I wish I had a favorite romance movie, but I don't. Well, "Hope Floats" is one I like. But, I don't think it had a fall theme.
Question #2 Do you use a sewing machine? I do use a sewing machine, except mine is broken right now. I'm hoping to get a new one for my birthday or Christmas.
Question #3 What's your favorite thing to do in the fall? My favorite thing to do in the fall is to sit outside in nature with a nice hot cup of coffee or cocoa. Going for a hike in the woods is a lot of fun, too!
Osirantinous 
Thanks for including A Romance Contest!! Hoping we get a lot of autumn entries. To
answer your questions.... 1: eeek, I can't think of any movie set in the fall,
let alone a favourite . 2: yes, though it really only makes an appearance once a
year (if that! Best intentions....). 3: if just staring at the lovely colours on the trees is
'doing' then that's my favourite thing. Where I live we no longer get clear cut season
changes so the trees aren't as spectactular as they could be! (Meanwhile, I'm coming
into spring and to see the buds on the trees and the tiny wee leaves unfurling is
something I love as much as seeing the old leaves colouring up.)
Thanks so much to everyone who read and answered!
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