xv Preface Purpose and Scope Encyclopedia of Romance Fiction attempts to provide basic, relevant information on the popular Romance fiction genre in an accessible format for students and general readers who wish to know more about the topic. Subjects included cover the proverbial waterfront, ranging from detailed discussions of the various Romance subgenres and all that they entail to the nitty-gritty of the publishing and professional environment that is part of the genre—and everything in between. Each entry also includes a list of references and recommended resources for further research. Although this is not a biographical resource per se, it does in- clude entries on a few classic or otherwise important authors and, in some cases, their iconic works. Readers interested in more information on authors will find appropriate resources listed in the bibliography at the end of the encyclopedia. Organization The entries that comprise the main body of this encyclopedia are arranged alpha- betically by title. These entries are preceded by an introduction that briefly dis- cusses the importance of the Romance genre and a Guide to Related Topics. The volume concludes with a list of Rita Award winners, a core reading list of sug- gested romance titles, a bibliography, and subject index. Suggestions for Use The basic arrangement of this resource is alphabetical and, therefore, straightfor- ward, and many readers will be able to go directly to the entry they want. However, the following information may be helpful:
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