Category Archives: paranormal

Why Werewolves?

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

This post is a recap of my guestblog for the Full Moon of Werewolves at Lori Devoti’s blog. My Harlequin Spice December 2009 release, Moonlight Mistress, is an erotic novel set during the early days of World War One. It … Continue reading →

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Why I Don’t Like Vampires

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I have never loved vampires. Rather, I don’t like the idea of vampires. This does not stop me from reading vampire novels, of course. I just don’t prefer them. The heart of my dislike is vampires killing humans for their … Continue reading →

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Where’s the sexual line in shapeshifter romance?

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Today’s wild speculation–where’s the sexual line in shapeshifter romance? I don’t think I’ve ever read a paranormal romance, or even a fantasy novel, in which a sex scene happens between one human partner and one partner who’s shifted into an … Continue reading →

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Types of Paranormal Romance

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I first entered writing through science fiction and fantasy, and still read from that perspective when, these days, I read paranormal romance. I enjoy deconstructing the elements of the genre, and comparing and contrasting paranormals to non-romantic fantasy. Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

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