trope
Author Romance
A romance subgenre where the central love story involves an author, often a novelist, who falls for someone connected to their work, such as an editor, a muse, a rival writer, or a reader who critiques their books.
Why readers love it
Readers who love books about books get a double dose of pleasure: the romance itself and the behind-the-scenes peek at the creative process, complete with deadlines, writer's block, and the thrill of having someone who truly understands your words fall for you.
Also called
Writer's muse
editor and author
rival novelists
romance novelist and critic
