Romance History: Rosemary Rogers

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Dubbed the "Queen of Historical Romance," Rosemary Jansz Navaratnam Rogers (b. 1932 in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka) is a best-selling author of historical romance novels as Rosemary Rogers. She was the second romance author, after Kathleen Woodiwiss, to have her novels published in trade paperback format. Rogers is considered to be one of the founders of the modern historical romance, and many of today's writers cite her writing as one of their biggest influences.

Rogers was one of the first romance authors to extend her scenes into the bedroom. Her novels are often full of violence, and the heroine is usually raped one or more times, sometimes by the hero, and sometimes by other men. Her heroines travel to exotic locations and meet important people. In many cases, one or both of the protagonists follows a "riches-to-rags-to-riches" storyline. 

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[snowmore.livejournal.com]

Elisa,
Rosemary Rogers and Kathleen Woodiwiss were two of my favourite romance writers back in the day when I read m/f romance novels.

I loved Rogers' series with Ginny and Steve. I couldn't get enough of them.

I didn't know she was a practically pioneer in the genre.

One of my other favourites was Laurie McBain. Her Tears of Gold (http://www.amazon.ca/Tears-Gold-Laurie-McBain/dp/0380414759/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1204111841&sr=1-8) is still a treasured story, even though I doubt I'll ever read it again.

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

I have a post planned on Laurie McBain on March 19. You will see...

Elisa

[snowmore.livejournal.com]

Have you read any Paullina Simon's novels? She writes in many genres, but, to me, her "The Bronze Horseman" is a classic romance set against World War II in Russia. I would read that novel again, but have put off the two sequels, which I have.

I look forward to your March 19 post.

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

I know Paullina Simons, she has a great audience here in Italy, but I haven't read her. She is too angst for me.

Elisa

[angelabenedetti.livejournal.com]

I loved Laurie McBain -- looking forward to your post. :)

Angie

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

As always, unfortunately I have had some problem to find updated info on Lauri McBain: really there isn't a very good site with all the little info on a romance author you need. Elisa