Three reasons why my life is like a paranormal romance…first, what is the definition of a paranormal romance? Heading straight to that all knowing source WIKIpedia
“…A type of speculative fiction, paranormal romance focuses on romance and included elements beyond the range of scientific explanation, blending together themes from the genres of traditional fantasy, science fiction, or horror. Paranormal romance may range from traditional category romances, such as those published by Harlequin Mills & Boon, with a paranormal setting to stories where the main emphasis is on a science fiction or fantasy based plot with a romantic subplot included. Common hallmarks are romantic relationships between humans and vampires, shapeshifters, or fantastical beings (the Fae, Elves, etc.).
Beyond the more prevalent themes involving vampires, shapeshifters, ghosts, or time travel, paranormal romances can also include books featuring characters with psychic abilities, like telekinesis or telepathy.
Paranormal romance has its roots in Gothic fiction…“
“…elements beyond the range of scientific explanation…” If this is like the new oven suddenly not working the day all the Christmas cookie dough is ready to be baked (ie: December 24th), or the dryer deciding heat is a really bad thing, or the dog deciding the vet is NOT her friend after five years, then yeah, I’m so there on that one.
“…such as those published by Harlequin Mills and Boon…” Ok, CHECK. Yep, I’m claiming this one as a total cheat.
“… romantic relationships between humans and vampires, shapeshifters, or fantastical beings…” Fantastical beings. So, does the dh who secretly plans and totally pulls off a twenty-fifth wedding renewal ceremony in the mountains count as a fantastical being? How about if he even got down on his knee outside the church while I sat in the car totally focused on the furniture store next door? Well, hey, we were out “shopping” to find this one particular rocker I wanted…
“…featuring characters with psychic abilities, like telekinesis or telepathy…” Sort of like the mother who KNOWS there was an accident before the police show up at the door? Or the wife who KNOWS the dh needs a hug before he walks in the house? Or the couple who share a look across the room that they both recognize as “let’s get out of here”? Then, yep, I’m there, too.
To some extent, aren’t we all a little “paranormal”?
In order to be eligible to win a Nocturne book today – please to to Denise’s page on the Harlequin website and answer this question: If Denise isn’t writing or hiking, what else would she be doing?
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TaraLeigh
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 12:04 am:
Just had to mention how much I’m enjoying your book this month! I’m flying through it. I want to BEAT on Braeden as much as I want to see just how amazing those violet eyes are. YUM! Great story!
Love the definition of Para Romance too.
As for the oblivious nature of your re-proposal…LMAO! OH man…sounds like something I’d totally do.
Kudos, Ms. Lynn–I’m totally digging your series–can’t wait for Book2!
Christy Louis
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 5:29 am:
Hi Denise,
I can’t stop laughing at the second reason your life is like a paranormal romance. Fantastical beings? Yes by dh is also a fantastical being, and I feel very lucky. I guess to some extent we are all just a little bit paranormal.
Answer to the question is that you can be found in the library researching.
Francine S.
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 5:55 am:
Hi Denise,
You are so right. I too am a bit paranormal, but I think all moms are. I can always tell when my kids need me. I think there must be some hard wiring in the genetic code of all mothers so that when our kids are away from home we can sense them. I call it my 7th sense. I could be in the middle of a meeting and know that my youngest needs to talk to me, it’s uncanny.
Answer: you can be found in the dustiest part of the library with your nose in a research book.
Marisa
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 6:31 am:
Good morning Denise, I’m so glad you could visit with us today.
Some times my life is very much like a paranormal romance in that “…elements beyond the range of scientific explanation…” happen on a regular basis. I can’t explain why some days all the lights in my house decide to flicker, or that my car which worked perfectly yesterday is stalling every five minutes today. I totally get that.
The exciting thing is sometimes the elements beyond the range of scientific explanation surprise and delight me and I’m always up for that.
Blodeuedd
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 6:50 am:
Is this one open the rest of the world too?
Anyway the answer is that she can be found in the dustiest section of the local library with her nose stuck in a research book.
Yes maybe we are all a bit paranormal
Love the interview
Sonya Hucks
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 7:51 am:
Denise can be found in the dustiest section of the local library with her nose stuck in the most fascinating research book
Destiny08
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 8:58 am:
Hi Denise – your dh sounds not only fantastical but very romantic.
Answer – you can be found in the dustiest section of your local library.
Maria Lokken
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 9:00 am:
Hi Denise! Welcome to RNTV –
Yes, I think we’re all a little ‘paranormal’ – As an identical twin, I totally know what it is to perceive things before they happen when it involves my sister. Sometimes it’s spooky, but sometimes, it comes in very handy.
Denise Lynn
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 9:37 am:
Good morning! Got waylaid on the way down to my dungeon…cats…whining cats. They don’t want you unless you have something to do. (sigh).
TaraLeigh–Thank you! I am so glad you’re enjoying the story. Ah, yes, isn’t Braeden baseball bat worthy at times? Thankfully, it’s just a story. LOL.
Christy Louis — I feel lucky also. At least the dh knows I get distracted easily — not that he takes advantage of that….
FrancineS — it probably is hard wired. What I found strange is that it doesn’t go away, no matter the age of the “child” or the distance from home.
Marisa — ohhh, the good things — like when you’re dying for a piece of chocolate and by some miracle there’s still a mini dove bar left in the bottom of the bag.
Blodeuedd, Sonya Hucks, all — I should have added “sneezing” to that. For some reason the last research trip to the library involved tons of sneezing. I’m thinking they changed cleaning products…
Destiny08 — he is the romantic one of the family. He’s the one who spends hours at Hallmark buying cards, the one who sends postcards when he’s on the road and hand writes the little card that comes with the flowers. He’s full of surprises.
Maria — my grandmother and I were like that. I could be in dead sleep and wake up knowing something was up. And when I’d call her, she’d be right on top the phone. I never thought it was freaky, because it was just…normal. Unexplainable, but normal.
Harriet
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 10:11 am:
Hi Denise –
My life is totally like a paranormal romance – my mother ALWAYS knows what’s going to happen before it happens. Sometimes it is downright frightening!
You can be found in your local library researching.
romancequeen
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 10:13 am:
Wow Denise your dh sounds great. I once had a boyfriend who would wander through the Hallmark aisle at the local drugstore, and then make a card based on what he saw. It was rather romantic – he always put his own twist on it.
Answer – you can be found in the dustiest part of the library with your nose in a research book
Denise Lynn
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 10:38 am:
Harriet — it can also be downright irritating at times — especially if you don’t want her to know what you’re doing. LOLOL.
romancequeen — that was sweet of him. I don’t know if my dh would go to the trouble of making a card. Hmmm, I’m trying to imagine it happening…nope. Doubtful.
Take care,
Denise
Paige
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 10:49 am:
Hi Denise,
Great Blog. Thanks for making me smile so early in the morning.
There are many times I feel as if my life were a made for television paranormal mini-series, only I’m always waiting for the commercial break. There are also times I wish I had the power to talk to all the appliances in my house and coax them into working.
And to answer the question, you can be found doing research.
Denise Lynn
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 11:02 am:
Paige — thanks. Glad I could help start the day with a smile. Yeah, we do need commercial breaks every now and then don’t we? The bad part about begging and pleading with appliances, is that I swear you can hear their laughter.
Denise
Janis
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 11:05 am:
My life is fairly predictable but I do love a good serendipitous situation every now and again. When things come together in just that perfect way, then I always think that there is magic in the world. Your dh sounds amazing and romantic. I’m going to show this blog to my dh so perhaps he can come with an idea or two like that.
The answer is: researching
Holly
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 11:07 am:
Hi Denise,
I think my life is definitely all about the paranormal. I so relate to the whole mom thing. I think I could run a small country the way I run my household, but I couldn’t do it with out that little extra Mom gene that makes me a bit spooky. Or so my kids say. At least they think I have magic powers because they can’t seem to get anything by me.
Answer: you can be found in the library with your nose in a research book.
Denise Lynn
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 11:21 am:
Janis — THANK YOU. I’d been trying to think of that word — serendipitous. Love it when something is at the end of my tongue, but no matter what I can’t spit it out.
Holly – You do have magical powers and don’t ever let them forget that. LOL.
Denise
Denise Lynn
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 11:55 am:
All – Just wanted to say THANK YOU for stopping by. Good Luck on winning a Nocturne!
Maria, thanks tons for the opportunity to chat on RNTV. Can’t wait to read Lori Devoti’s and Vivi Anna’s posts!
Take care and HAPPY READING!
Denise Lynn
Dragon’s Lair – Silhouette Nocturne Feb. 09
Bedded by the Warrior – Harlequin Historical June 09
http://www.denise-lynn.com
Barbara J. Hancock
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 2:15 pm:
Loved the image of your romantic husband and you thinking about rocking chairs!
Karin
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 2:37 pm:
Hi Denise!
I love the way you broke down the explanation of paranormal romance and showed how it can apply to everyone’s lives. Just looking at the things you posted, I have to agree that most people have brushed up against something that could be considered paranormal, even if they won’t admit it. Your dh sounds wonderful.
To answer the question: When not writing or hiking, Denise can be found in the dustiest section of the local library with her nose stuck in the most fascinating research book.
Jody F.
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 3:18 pm:
I do think all of us have a touch of psychic ability. I seem to always know what time it is without looking at a clock. My friends refer to it as my stupid human trick.
And the answer to your question is…….Denise can be found in the dustiest section of the local library with her nose stuck in the most fascinating research book.
Jill Kemerer
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 3:37 pm:
Hi Denise,
I always think of paranormal as over-the-top out of the ordinary (that’s quite a mouthful!), so it was really cool to hear your definition, which includes the unexpainable, yet ordinary, weirdness of our days. That being said, I’m sooo glad Braeden and Alexia were dealing with way out there paranormal! Dragon’s Lair was such a great read!
Your hubby sounds like he might have a little bit of magic in him to plan such an awesome wedding renewal–are you not telling us something? Hmmm…. Ha! ha!
Thanks for the great interview–and please tell me we’ll be reading more of the Drake family?? Please?
Denise Lynn
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 7:08 pm:
BarbaraJHancock — but the rocking chairs were so kewl. All that bent wood curvy stuff. He told me that’s where we were going. And I believed. That’s ok, his surprise was awesome.
Karin — there’s just too many things that can be chalked up to magic, so I have to believe it’s real.
JodyF — LOLOL, stupid human trick. Cute. Love it.
JIll — Thanks. Fingers crossed for Cam and Sean.
All — Thanks for stopping by!
Maria — thanks tons ‘n tons for the opportunity to join you this morning.
Take care,
Denise Lynn
Dragon’s Lair – Sihlouette Nocturne Feb. 09
Bedded by the Warrior – Harlequin Historical June 09
http://www.denise-lynn.com
Margie
on Feb 17th, 2009
@ 9:31 pm:
Hi Denise! Wonderful post! I agree. There are certain paranormal elements in everyone’s lives, but people usually won’t admit it.
Answer: you can be found in the dustiest section of the local library with your nose stuck in the most fascinating research book.
Deborah
on Feb 18th, 2009
@ 12:10 am:
Hi Denise,
I do think we all have some kind of psychic ability. Thanks for the great post!
Answer: Denise can be found in the dustiest section of the local library with her nose stuck in the most fascinating research book.
Marie
on Feb 18th, 2009
@ 1:46 am:
Answer: Researching
Cindy
on Feb 18th, 2009
@ 8:04 pm:
Answer: You can be found reasearching at the library.
Marisa
on Feb 19th, 2009
@ 6:58 pm:
Thanks so much for joining us Denise and to everyone who posted. Maria and I put the names in a hat and the lucky winner is Harriet. Harriet please send your snail mail address to alphamail@romancenovel.tv.