Inspirational Romance
Discover the world of Inspirational romance. Told from a Christian worldview, these stories support the importance of family, faith, meaningful work and community. And there's always a happily ever after! What more could you ask for?
There are many companies that publish inspirational romance as a part of their overall lineup, but this lens features four publishers that focus exclusively on Inspy romance: White Rose Publishing, Steeple Hill Love Inspired, Heartsong Presents and Summerside Press.
Hey, that's my book cover! Now how did that get there? Yes, it's true. I have several books available through White Rose Publishing. (Now I've given you full disclosure!)
There are many companies that publish inspirational romance as a part of their overall lineup, but this lens features four publishers that focus exclusively on Inspy romance: White Rose Publishing, Steeple Hill Love Inspired, Heartsong Presents and Summerside Press.
Hey, that's my book cover! Now how did that get there? Yes, it's true. I have several books available through White Rose Publishing. (Now I've given you full disclosure!)
White Rose Publishing
White Rose Publishing is a small press that produces both ebooks and print books. This company started out three years ago as part of The Wild Rose Press, which publishes manuscripts in all romance genres. Recently the inspirational line broke away and became it's own company. White Rose Publishing has books in all appropriate subgenres of romance - from chick lit, multi-cultural, suspense, etc.
Books from White Rose Publishing
Here's a sampling of books from White Rose Press
Steeple Hill Love Inspired
Steeple Hill began publishing contemporary romance in the Love Inspired Line in 1998 and since then has added lines for romantic suspense and historical fiction.
Books from Steeple Hill Love Inspired
These are books by some of my favorite Love Inspired authors.
Heartsong Presents
Heartsong Presents produces two contemporary and two historical inspy romances each month and distributes them mainly through their book club.
Books from Heartsong Presents
Here's a sample of what you can find at Heartsong Presents.
Summerside Press
The LOVE FINDS YOU series gives readers a taste of local life across the United States. The novels-uniquely titled after actual American towns with quirky but intriguing names-inspire romance and fun. Each fictional story draws on the compelling history or the unique character of a real place.
"Love Finds You" on Amazon
So, you say you want to write inspirational romance?
A good place to start...
Writing the Christian Romance
Amazon Price: $11.55 (as of 12/28/2009)
List Price: $16.99
Gail Gaymer Martin has written many great inspirational romances for both Steeple Hill and Heartsong Presents so she's definitely qualified to write this book. This is the only book I've found that is directed specifically at inspirational romance genre. Martin covers the basics of everything you need to know to get started on writing your own inspirational romance. I own a copy and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to write for and seek publication in this genre.
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Links for Readers and Writers of Inspirational Romance
- White Rose Publishing
- From this site you can access the White Rose Publishing Catalog and buy books.
- White Roses in Bloom Blog
- The non-official blog of the White Rose authors. Content typically includes interviews with Christian authors, news on upcoming White Rose Publishing releases, contests and promotions, and devotional thoughts.
- White Rose Readers' Group on Yahoo
- Meet your favorite White Rose authors, discuss White Rose books, find out about upcoming specials and contests and access free reads.
- Steeple Hill Love Inspired
- This is part of the Eharlequin site. Harlequin Enterprises is Steeple Hill's parent company. They have a fabulous site with a store, a large forum where you can discuss your favorite books, and a lot of information on writing and getting published. Please be advised, if you leave the Steeple Hill section, there's a possibility of viewing content that may offend more sensitive readers.
- Steeple Hill Love Inspired Authors
- This site showcases the Love Inspired authors and includes information about current and upcoming releases, a blog and often a contest.
- Heartsong Presents
- This is the link for the Heartsong Presents book club. They offer four books a month, 2 contemporary and 2 historical for $10.99. Talk about a great deal!
- Gail Gaymer Martin, author of You Can Write an Inspirational Romance
- author of You Can Write an Inspirational Romance and many great inspirational romances such as The Christmas Kite.
- Lyn Cote
- author's site that includes information on how to get published.
- Christian Romance Novel
- A blog of reviews.
- Christian Romance Magazine
- Lots of great stuff for both writers and readers of Inspirational romance
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- MarinaKuperman MarinaKuperman Sep 7, 2009 @ 4:11 pm
- You have some great book reviews.. and these lense is great too, i fivd you and fanned you :)
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- marsha32 marsha32 Aug 20, 2009 @ 1:36 pm
- nice one
I love doing book review lenses here
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- Sylvestermouse Sylvestermouse Jul 14, 2009 @ 4:07 pm
- I am so glad you created this lens! I have read all of the Heartsong presents books, yes it's true, all of them beginning with #1 and I can personally attest to their appeal. I started reading these books because of the "uncertainty" of what I would pick up in the bookstore and I got tired of getting into a book only to be disgusted by explicit accounts of infidelity and murder. I can highly recommend the Heartsong books, even though some are juvenile. Furthermore I will highly recommend your lens! Thanks for writing it.
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- Ginger Takamiya Ginger Takamiya Jul 1, 2009 @ 5:58 pm
- Of course I enjoyed this. Very informative and certainly a list of avenues for new romance writers. Great job!
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- a_willow a_willow Jul 1, 2009 @ 3:27 pm
- This lens entered Fresh Squid Contest for July as one of featured lenses on Fresh Squid group in June! Come by and vote!
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- a_willow a_willow Jun 29, 2009 @ 2:49 pm
- Welcome to Fresh Squid group! Glad to have you aboard!
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- BusyQueen BusyQueen Jun 25, 2009 @ 11:51 pm
- Inspirational romance, something we all need.
Very Informative! 5 Stars
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