Paranormal Romance
The latest mutation in Romance fiction is dominating the bestseller lists and making itself felt in primetime television. Paranormal romance focuses on romance and included elements beyond the range of scientific explanation, blending together themes from the genres of traditional fantasy, science fiction, or horror.
§ Between 2002 and 2004, the number of paranormal romances published in the United States doubled. Nearly 24% or romance novels sold in 2006 had paranormal themes, up form 14% in 2004. A popular title in the genre can sell over 500,000 copies.
§ These numbers may not sound like much until you consider that 54% of paperback fiction sold is romance fiction. Romance fiction generated $1.37 billion in sales in 2006.
Approximately 6,400 romance titles were released in 2006.
