Love and Romance in the Historic Novel

     Romance stories are something I am not used to sharing in writing.  To be honest, I have never shared romantic interludes with anyone other than a husband or in my dreams.  Since the female characters have love interests, writing Grass Widow Wives required me to attempt to convey those feelings and desires on paper.  In addition, since the book is being written to appeal to both male and female readers, it is imperative that the male reader not be repelled with my depictions of loving interaction. 

     The time period of the story takes place when morality and modesty were subjects hidden behind the skirts and the doors of the bedroom.  That does not mean dalliances did not occur.  Men and women were still driven by human feelings.  When the story requires an explanation of those intimate moments, I have chosen to keep it in the reader’s imagination.    

     Love still flourishes and affairs occur.  I hope you will think I have handled those events with decorum and yet retained your interest.