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Are contemporary Gothics possible?
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I prefer historical settings as well. I buy a lot of 1960-70s printed Gothics at the local flea market and based on the cover art and description it's often difficult to judge when it is set. One I started last night, Brecon Castle by Caroline Farr, is one such book. I was slightly disappointed when I began reading that it took place in the era it was written (70s) as opposed to 50+ years before. 
   
I'm writing a historical Gothic family saga series set in 1904-1929. While not a true romance (each book doesn't a "happily ever after"), there are romantic elements in each and horror elements in several. It's proven to be a difficult genre to shop to agents/publishers, but a romance writer friend said at the Romance Times convention this May there was industry professionals buzzing about Gothics making a comeback, but I'm not sure if that means contemporary or historical.
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RE: Are contemporary Gothics possible? - by Carrie Dalby - 12-06-2017, 11:38 AM

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