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Genre
Asked by Joe Loree Klein on December 1, 2022
With respect to writing a novel, I've been told (whether it's true or false I don't know) to stick with only one genre because that is what sells. On the other hand, I've been told that there is a relatively new type of genre (the name escapes me) that allows a mix of different genres, such as one might find in "Dr. Who" which incorporates science fiction and historical fiction. What are your thoughts?
Jerry's Answer
I don't worry much about genre, Loree. I write what I'm passionate about and then determine where it fits genre-wise.