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Romance boom spans Mississippi as women try writing
In Jackson and across the country nearly a million women pursue romance writing, backed by Simon & Schuster and Silhouette Books. The trend features rising writer numbers, steady sales of 1.5 to 3 million copies monthly, and a staged process with strict guidelines for romance, sex levels, and happy endings.
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Jackson, Miss
Simon & Schuster
America
Atlanta
Jackson
Seattle
Silhouette Books
Ana
Mississippi
Harlequin
Egbert
Joan Schulhafer
Terri Herrington
Shreveport
Romance Writers of America
Silhouette
Ms. Schulhafer