[quote=CA renter][quote=flyer]Good observations, FIH, and CAR, I agree connections rule.

This, as my wife reminds me that Romance novels are now the #1 genre in the world, with billions in sales.

Interesting dichotomies to be sure.[/quote]

Interesting about romance novels. Other than Gone With the Wind, I’ve never read them. Does your wife happen to know if this trend been changing over time?[/quote]

Here are the stats she gave me CAR:

Romance novels have grown in popularity over the years, and have always represented a huge percentage (over 50%) of all fiction sales. Currently, 84% of Romance readers are women, 30-54, generally with advanced degrees, and an average income of $60K. 16% of readers are men.

46% of Romance consumers are binge readers, and read at least one book per week, in comparison to the typical American who reads five books a year.

Around 1.5 billion Romance novels are sold in the US each year, and many more worldwide, with CA representing 50% of purchases.

After the kids were grown, my wife started writing Romances under a pseudonym a few years ago as a hobby, along with her career in the film business. She’s able to work from home most of the time, and really enjoys both.