Being deluged with thousands of submissions is enough to make publishers choose only those authors who clearly spell out what their book's all about in their book proposal. That's much easier to do on a small book, but a full-length historical is some challenge. Still, it does cause one to get to the nub of the plot and what the characters's goals and motives are. I've decided the genre I love to write most is Historical Romantic Intrigue.
There's something about a woman living in the Victorian era who is independent and forthright, but has to conduct herself within the parameters of a society which could be hypocritical. People guessed what went on but as long as it wasn't done openly that was OK. It seems self righteousness was rampant then. This gives plenty of room for twists and turns in the plotline.
Mmm! I love complications. After all, life today can be complicated. But back then with limited communication, misunderstandings were rife. Well, they are in my stories.
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