I hate pigeon-holing books into categories, but it seems to be a necessary evil. I like crime fiction as a genre better than mystery, thriller, etc. It's nice and general, and it doesn't restrict the writer. I had a lot of trouble categorizing my own books. Urban Fantasy is too often associated with Romance, which my books are not. I came up with Noir Urban Fantasy Detective Fiction, but I don't think I'd ever be able to sell that to an agent. Good thing I'm self-published!
As you know, I'm also troubled with the genre question. I like the term crime fiction, but it doesn't always fit either. And what is noir anyway? I've heard a theory that every story can be seen through a noir lens (or in other words, is a noir.)
I'd kinda like to find Rum Punch in the food and drink section. I often think my genre is Beer-Fiction.
A Riddle, a Mystery, or an Enigma
I hate pigeon-holing books into categories, but it seems to be a necessary evil. I like crime fiction as a genre better than mystery, thriller, etc. It's nice and general, and it doesn't restrict the writer. I had a lot of trouble categorizing my own books. Urban Fantasy is too often associated with Romance, which my books are not. I came up with Noir Urban Fantasy Detective Fiction, but I don't think I'd ever be able to sell that to an agent. Good thing I'm self-published!
"Octopus Bride" ;) love a good mural... Did NOT see that coming any more than Queenie did...
Great stuff Martine
I loved this, Martine! I struggle with the genre-thing too. My books always seem to be a mismash and are hard to categorize. ;)
As you know, I'm also troubled with the genre question. I like the term crime fiction, but it doesn't always fit either. And what is noir anyway? I've heard a theory that every story can be seen through a noir lens (or in other words, is a noir.)
I'd kinda like to find Rum Punch in the food and drink section. I often think my genre is Beer-Fiction.