Is it a Romance?  What makes it a Romance?

Those are questions that seem to come up again & again in the writing industry.  And yes, even in the romance industry, given the ever-growing list of sub-genres that want to fall under the Romance umbrella.

Without a doubt, this is the best answer to “What is Romance?” that I’ve ever seen!  And so—unabashedly & unapologetically—I am stealing it from Cora Buhlert‘s blog:

And I not only invite, but encourage you to visit the page yourself:  http://corabuhlert.com/2015/01/25/the-is-my-book-a-romance-flowchart/

In fact, you’ll probably be able to see the flowchart better over there than you can here, since The Dungeon‘s blog space is a bit on the small side. #smiley6

But truly, the next time you’re wondering—or someone asks—if a book or movie or anything else is a Romance, simply ask yourself these simple questions & follow where the arrows lead. #smiley15

Time to vote in a sexy new Hunk of the Month for The Dungeon sidebar! #smiley1

So which of these Dungeon Hotties would you like to see hanging around our hallowed halls through March?

(Dirty, Dirty Boy)

(Sexy is That Way)

(Storm Warning)

(Think Sexy)

Whoo-hoo—The Dungeon has been updated yet again! #smiley16

Yes, even though it seems as though we just celebrated Valentine’s Day (which we kind of did), it’s time to change things up & get Mistress Heidi‘s lair ready for the St. Patrick’s holiday! #smiley18

So meander to your dander…  (Bonus points  if you recognize that line from a recent sitcom. #smiley21 )

Take your time checking out every new emoticon, every new quote & joke & picture in the sidebar…

And let us know what your favorite new additions are. #smiley9

Also, if you happen to be the First or Last Darling of The Dungeon to comment to each day’s post, don’t wait for me to hand over your prize…just go right ahead & lay claim to the morning’s Four-Leaf Clover or the evening’s Pot o’ Gold.  We trust you. #smiley20

Enjoy your stay, & feel free to tell your friends just how awesome we are over here at WIPs and Chains.  (Can you believe some people don’t know that yet? #smiley2 )