Escape Into Fiction! ~ by Kim Hornsby

I believe in entertainment as a means of escape. I believe in art as a way to bring beauty in one’s life. I believe that reading a book can take a person to another land, another life and provide escape.

When the world looks grim, having something to laugh at and enjoy, is worthy and necessary. 

I used to sing for a living. That felt like I was giving people a moment of pleasure, maybe even helping some forget their troubles for a brief time. Now I write novels. My audience can be entertained whenever it suits them, picking up my books at their convenience.

For years, I haven't admitted that I write romance novels. And some would say my books are light on the romance. I don't write formulaic romance where the hero is introduced on page 3 and the first kiss happens by page 10, etc. I write stories where the romance creeps in, almost organically.

I want readers to know that the world is full of love too. And not just romantic love but familial love, neighborly love, even stranger love. I don't mean a one-night stand. Yesterday I had a conversation with a stranger in a store. We found common ground quickly and exchanged information that may make life better for a family member of mine. It was ten minutes of sharing information, out of nowhere, in which both the stranger and I ended tearing up. These moments are everywhere when you remain open to listening and taking time.

For that reason, I write a romantic story line in every book. No woman in need of good love is left behind. She gets her happily ever after when I'm in charge. And there are no shades of grey in my books, just plain grey. And no hiding behind fetishes and calling it love. No degrading college girls with torture. I want my readers to feel pampered, lovely, not frightened. I want to show empowerment and possibilities. Hope.

This Christmas season, I put together a box set of ten books, all with happy endings, and filled with the spirit of the season. The books are written by USA Today Bestselling Authors, Award-Winning Authors, women who know how to pull at heartstrings and give a satisfying conclusion. Some write mystery, some write family stories, some write romance. My contribution is a Christmas story first, and a romance second, written originally as a screenplay to be considered by the Hallmark Channel.

I hope you can support our cause. If you do, I guarantee you will escape into other lives, worlds, and loves.

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