CIF: Romancing the Monster

Venezia Room

Andrea Westaway (M), Katrina Archer, Brenda Carre, Setsu Uzume, Lisa Voisin

In dark fantasy, paranormal romance and urban fantasy, often the love interest isn’t human. What is so appealing about these characters? Why do writers write them? Why do readers love them, or hate them? Are there limits to the type of monster that can be romantic? Can we get tired of these characters and are there still ways to make them unique?