Romance Novel Sales are Booming
in this tough economy. While other genres are down somewhere between 14% and 17%, Romance has seen an increase in sales - some studies sight an increase of 2.5% over last year, while other information indicates an increase in sales upwards of 34%!
What do we want for Christmas around here? I guess we want a happy ending, by gum, by golly! This economy - while perhaps stabilizing and even improving in some sectors, it sure sucks around here…where I live. My very intelligent, very capable son has been out of work for a year and a half, and despite his endless applications, he’s had nary a nibble.
FYI, the nurses I work with have been forced to accept 1-2 days a week of unpaid furlough, thus my on-call hours have been cut because my co-workers who need the income to support their families vie for the extra shifts I would normally get. It’s the trickle-down effect.
What do I want to read in these economic times? Oh, honey, save the depressing angst for pundits! Every day I spot my neighbor’s pickup in his driveway, I know he still doesn’t have construction work. Every morning I see the guy across the street head out for a run instead of a job, it means he’s still looking for an accounting position. Every time I glance at the empty shell of a house that was home to our best friends until a year ago, tears fill my eyes. Enough already! Bathe me in love, romance, passion, mind-altering sex!
Romance is affordable and you know you can count on an HEA. Sentimental sap that I am, I’ll take an HEA any day.
Speaking of romance writers, author Ericka Scott is over at Literary Escapism, talking about her new release, Crisscross - head over there and you might pick up a new recipe, not to mention a new book!
http://www.literaryescapism.com/
Plus a big thank you to all who wished me a Merry Christmas and those who signed up for my newsletter! Your books will eventually be in the email!
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I was really naughty and bought a bunch of ebooks for Christmas. I got them all on sale so it was something I was able to fit into my budget. A gift to myself for the holiday. My Mum got me an eBookwise reader…so excited about that. I’ve been wanting an ereader for the longest time and I’m thrilled because I really wasn’t expecting anything for Christmas.
Cool! That’s not naughty, that’s nice! I got everyone one gift. My husband wanted a Kindle and my son wanted a Nook. So far the Kindle seems easier to use than the Nook, but they are both really happy. I love books and my house is filled with them, but I guess I can start saving some trees!
This has been a huge time of upheaval and rethinking of what is important in our lives. I’m grateful to hear our neighbor’s welfare and love top the list of concerns. I hope 2010 will give our County and our communities a much needed break.
XXOO Kat
I bought myself a couple of e-books for Christmas, thank you very much! LOL!