Dishin' It Out: Blending Genres by Connie Vines #roundrobin #Writing Fiction #Blending Genres #AuthorTips #Romantasy

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Blending Genres by Connie Vines #roundrobin #Writing Fiction #Blending Genres #AuthorTips #Romantasy

Thank you, Sky, for this month's topic: Writing and Reading Blended Genres.

"What do you enjoy about blending them while writing, and do you enjoy reading the mix?"

Reading:

Historical and Romance seem to be a comfortable blend. A gentle push-pull of attraction and the details of daily life. I'm more inclined to read a "western" setting because the plot is faster-paced.

Movies: My favorite movie: "Somewhere in Time" Starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. 1980 Romance/ Fantasy. It is a film adaptation of the novel Bid Time Return (1975) by Richard Matheson, who also wrote the screenplay.

My Writing:

I'm comfortable with mixing "Romance and Paranormal." I don't know what this reveals about me... "Here Today, Zombie Tomorrow," and I'm working on novella 2 in the series. (Paranormal Romance).

"Romance and Suspense" Brede, Rodeo Romance, book 2. This is a genre I'm not comfortable writing in. I have nightmares during the process.

Television:

Hits of the past: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Fargo".

Shows of today: "Dark Winds".

The latest mixes in novels:

Romantacy: Romantic Fantasy. A subgenre using elements and conventions of the chivalric romance genre.

Literary Horror: A mix of literary fiction and horror, focusing on character development alongside chilling narratives.

Dystopian Romance: Combines dystopian settings with romantic plots to explore love in oppressive societies.

Cozy Mystery: Merges light-hearted cozy settings with mystery plots, appealing to fans of both genres.

Of the latest mixes, I find Romantacy and Cozy Mysteries, the ones I would most likely read and consider writing.

What are your thoughts on these new "genres"?

Are there any genre mix-ups you read? Or would you like to see?