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| Some Thoughts on Paranormal Fiction In books and magazines. On the movie screen. It seems that everywhere you look there is some sort of fictional account of paranormal beings or happenings. Thus then being construed into the reality of the paranormal and damaging the credibility of the truth. Why ? It is romantic, it sells and it definitely holds the attention of the reader, the viewer and the listener. So it is important to separate what has been fictionalized and the truth. However our society thrives on folklore, urban legends and ghost stories. Here is one critics view on Romantic Paranormal : Fifty-four percent of paperback fiction sold is romance fiction, and paranormal romance—that is, romance including any element beyond the range of scientific explanation, like ghosts or time travel—rivals and often surpasses in popularity fantasy novels containing similar elements. Beyond its popularity, however, are more reasons this genre bears close examination. Paranormal romances carry traits of all romance fiction: texts that appear to shift in relation to different audiences, an oddly collective authorship, and formulae that allow for safe exploration of gender “secrets.” Additionally, paranormal romances serve particular functions for readers, functions which critics, myself included, have found disturbing. Romance fiction in general offers a rich, subtle, and safe portrayal of the complex state of gender relations at the turn of the millennium. Paranormal romance in particular, because it is uniquely responsive to audience needs and desires, tells us more about women’s needs, feelings, and fantasies than any other genre of the fantastic. Lee McClain So we caution you that when you are reading, investigating or listening... That you make sure that your information is fact and not the creation of an over zealous author. |
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